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Main purpose
The Head of People leads Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE)'s HR team directing and overseeing all staff-related activity and holding responsibility for developing and delivering the charity’s People Strategy. The role is a strategic partner to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT).
Working alongside SLT in an advisory and partnering capacity, the Head of People helps ensure organisational decisions are informed by workforce insight and that CSE has the people, capability and culture needed to deliver its strategic objectives. The role works with line managers across the organisation to build people management capability and ensure that wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion, and people-related legal and policy requirements are consistently applied.
The role spans the full breadth of the People function, including strategic business partnering, employee relations, recruitment, learning and development, wellbeing, EDI, people operations and digital transformation. The Head of People leads and develops the HR team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, proactive and people-centred service while building on the good practice that already exists within the charity and driving continuous improvement for the benefit of the charity and its employees.
As the senior People professional at CSE, the role balances strategic leadership with practical operational delivery across the full breadth of the People function, requiring the successful candidate to move confidently between strategic thinking and hands-on implementation. The Head of People provides expert advice on complex people matters, develops and implements people policies, frameworks and processes, supports organisational change and improvement, and translates organisational priorities, values and culture into practical people initiatives that support both staff and the wider organisation.
This role is likely to appeal to someone who enjoys building, improving and embedding great people practice and who is comfortable balancing strategic leadership with operational delivery across a broad and varied remit. The role requires curiosity, pragmatism and a genuine interest in understanding organisational challenges and delivering practical, lasting improvements.
How to apply
To apply, please download and complete the application form available from our website and send it to our Jobs inbox. Your application should demonstrate your suitability for the role against the criteria outlined in the person specification and job description.
For more information and to apply, please visit CSE Jobs website.
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Position: Global Head of Finance
Location: London or Bath, with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office
Contract type: Permanent
Salary range: £56,000 to £62,000 per year, dependent upon experience
Applications: Please apply via the application form linked in this job posting by 10 August.
About EJF
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is a global non-profit organisation working to protect the natural world and our fundamental human right to a secure environment. We work at the frontlines of environmental injustice, alongside communities most affected by climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, and exploitation - transforming evidence into action, and injustice into lasting change.
Through field investigations, rigorous research, and strategic international advocacy, we expose environmental crime, challenge impunity, and catalyse systemic reform. Our work delivers real-world impact, shaping policy, strengthening governance, protecting vital ecosystems, and defending those who risk their lives to safeguard them.
Our campaigns span four interconnected areas: oceans, climate, forests and wetlands, and the training, protection, and empowerment of environmental defenders and investigative journalists. From illegal fishing and plastic pollution to deforestation, land grabs, and climate breakdown, we confront some of the most complex and urgent crises of our time - always with a focus on accountability, equity, and durable solutions.
EJF has a diverse team of campaigners, filmmakers and community mobilisers working across four continents, united by a shared ambition: to protect people by protecting the planet. We are bold, evidence-led, and impact-driven. We speak truth to power - and we build pathways to a fairer, more resilient future. Join Us.
About the role:
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced, precise and conscientious qualified accountant to join a dynamic, high-impact team working to protect the global environment and defend human rights. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead the international finance team and provide financial insight and analysis to the CEO and Senior Management Team to support a fast-growing, ambitious charity.
This role is right for you if you're an energetic, meticulously organised finance professional with a strong commitment to protecting the environment and the people who depend on it. You'll work globally to ensure EJF's financial administration runs efficiently in every country where we operate, securing value for money so that resources are focused on delivering impact.
Key responsibilities:
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Maintaining and improving EJF's global financial policies, systems, controls and processes, ensuring they are applied consistently in every country where EJF operates.
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Managing six finance staff working in the UK and overseas.
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Ensuring the production of accurate, accessible and insightful monthly and annual global financial reporting for internal and external audiences.
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Providing strategic financial forecasts, insights and advice to the CEO, Senior Management Team and Trustees to inform planning and decision-making.
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Preparing budgets for funding proposals and ensuring accurate and timely financial projections of spend against grants and reporting to funders.
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Leading the annual organisational budget process, including multi-year financial plans.
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Mentoring team leads on financial budgeting, tracking and expenditure oversight.
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Monitoring and ensuring value for money in expenditure, identifying and removing inefficiencies and waste.
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Developing and executing EJF's treasury strategy, including managing currency risk and reserves.
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Overseeing payroll and pensions, working with external providers where relevant.
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Completing regulatory returns as required by the Charity Commission and statutory bodies in the countries of operation.
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Leading the annual external audit and overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts.
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Managing financial risk, including safeguarding EJF against fraud, and maintaining relationships with auditors, banks and other professional advisers.
Essential skills and experience
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Demonstrable commitment to EJF’s vision, mission and values and a determination to change the world for the better.
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Qualified accountant with a superb eye for detail.
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Minimum of six years' work experience, preferably in the international charity sector, including responsibility for managing a finance team.
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Demonstrable experience designing and implementing financial controls and securing good value for money through procurement and commissioning.
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Strong IT skills, and experience managing IT systems and/or databases.
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Excellent communication skills, in writing and in person.
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Proactive and solution-oriented, highly organised and self-motivated.
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Enthusiastic, outgoing and friendly, able to work in a growing, diverse, international team with minimal supervision.
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Experience of working with the UK Charity SORP and the production of the annual report and accounts.
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Experience with multi-currency income & expenditure and management of the processes around sub-grants to overseas partners.
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Ability to travel to EJF's countries of operation to assess the development and implementation of financial systems and to manage finance staff.
Desirable skills and experience
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Employment or volunteer experience in the not-for-profit sector.
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Experience using Iplicit.
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A track record of producing budgets and financial reports for successful international projects in the Global South funded by bilateral donors.
We strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds in the environmental and human rights sectors to apply. If you believe you would be a great fit but don’t meet every requirement, we would still love to hear from you.
What we offer
We offer a rewarding package designed to support your well-being, flexibility, and professional growth:
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22 days’ annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), increasing with each year of service, plus additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
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Private healthcare package.
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Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions increasing over time.
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Flexible working hours and hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office / 2 from home).
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Cycle-to-work scheme.
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A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive working environment, with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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The chance to contribute to an organisation delivering real-world impact for people and planet.
Application process
To apply, please complete the application form linked in this job posting. This includes:
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A personal statement outlining your suitability for the role (max 2 pages)
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Your CV (max 2 pages)
The deadline for applications is 18:00 BST on 10 August, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.
EJF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity within the workplace.
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Role Purpose
Creates and produces distinctive visual content for Trussell, including photography, film, animation and short-form social content. Brings ideas from concept through filming, editing and delivery, helping supporters, partners and donors connect with our work and take action. Works hands-on across content creation and commissioning, alongside colleagues, food banks and external suppliers, to turn strong stories into impactful content for a range of audiences and channels.
This role is part of the Together with Trussell programme, the goal of which is to build stronger connections with our supporters, partners and donors in order to increase funding, campaigning, and other forms of support for our work. As a member of an enabling programme, this role is focused on the successful delivery of the Together with Trussell programme outcomes, which underpin and enable the outcomes of our 5 external programmes - together contributing to the fulfilment of our long-term vision of a UK without the need for food banks.
Key Responsibilities
· Create visual content
Creates, captures and edits high-quality photography, film, animation and short-form content that showcases Trussell and our food bank community. Takes ideas from brief through filming, edit and delivery, while commissioning specialist support where needed.
· Develop creative ideas and formats
Develops original visual ideas, compelling narratives and repeatable content formats for social media, web and supporter communications. Spots opportunities to make content more engaging, emotionally resonant and relevant for target audiences.
· Shape quality and bring the brand to life
Shapes edits and final assets with a strong visual eye, applying Trussell’s brand, tone, accessibility and channel needs. Balances consistency with fresh, audience-focused approaches that help content stand out.
· Lead creative projects and commissioning
Leads creative projects in house and with external suppliers, from concept, brief and storyboard through production, edit and delivery. Manages production schedules, budgets and approvals while protecting the quality and ambition of the creative work
· Share creative expertise
Works with teams and food banks to identify strong stories and content opportunities. Provides practical creative advice that helps colleagues develop audience-focused content and make the most of existing assets.
· Support creative systems and suppliers
Supports the Senior Creative Manager to maintain a strong roster of photography, film and animation suppliers. Works with the Library Officer to ensure content is stored, shared and reused effectively through the digital asset management system.
Person Specification
Core Knowledge
· Specialist film and photography production, including creative development, shooting, editing and post-production.
· Camera techniques, video post-production and Adobe editing software.
· A working knowledge of design, illustration, and animation software.
· Knowledge of mobile-first filming and editing approaches, including iPhone filming and tools such as CapCut or in-app editing
· Understanding of how different platforms, formats and audience behaviours shape visual storytelling.
· Understanding of accessibility standards for visual content, including captions, subtitles, alt text prompts and plain English
Essential Skills
· A creatively curious storyteller, able to generate original ideas and build compelling, emotive narratives for different audiences and channels, including short-form and mobile-first content.Strong visual judgement, with skill in turning complex subjects into clear, human and visually engaging content. Confident using strong hooks, captions, on-screen text and accessible formats.Confidence to test fresh ideas, spot emerging content approaches and make sound creative choices while protecting dignity, accuracy and trust.
· Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, including planning and scheduling priorities to manage resources and deliverables responsibly.
· Skilled in engaging internal and external stakeholders collaboratively and appropriately in creative projects using effective communication and negotiation.
Key Experience
· Experience developing original visual content for long and short-form formats across website, social media and supporter communications.Experience taking content from first idea through filming, editing and final delivery.
· Creative project planning and execution, including brief development, storyboarding, review and edit process stages.
· Identifying audience-focused creative approaches that meet strategic objectives and strengthen the brand.Experience of commissioning and managing external creative suppliers, including briefing and contract compliance.
· Experience repurposing content into different formats, including cutdowns, key moments, series content, captions and social-first edits.
· A portfolio or examples of work showing strong visual storytelling across a range of formats, audiences and creative approaches.
Special Requirements
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