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This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Alumni Engagement team who provide support to an alumni base of almost 40,000 contactable alumni of the Sutton Trust programmes. These are generally young people from lower socio-economic backgrounds who move into highly competitive universities, courses and careers. The alumni community has grown rapidly over the past 3 years and now expects around 6-7000 new alumni to join each September. Engagement covers supporting their transition to university and into the workplace through communications, events and programmes. It also spans alumni volunteering, our Alumni Leadership Board, and working with our Development team towards alumni giving.
The role is dynamic and diverse, requiring you to be able to think strategically whilst devising and delivering on operational delivery plans, and we are looking for a confident and experienced team leader during a period of maternity leave.
This role is part of the Programmes Leadership Team and will work closely with the Director of Programmes, Head of Employability Programmes and Head of University Access & Digital on shaping the strategic direction of the team and its programmatic work. The role will also connect closely to the work of the Development Team as we look to devise and implement a segmented alumni giving scheme, as well as the Communications and Policy team, and may evolve to take on new projects over time.
Main duties
- Strategic leadership to alumni engagement, including:
- Embedding alumni relations and programming across the organisation, ensuring alumni are considered or involved in all areas of the Trust’s work
- Managing budget and project timelines to ensure projects are delivered effectively
- Working with the wider programmes team to ensure a smooth transition for Sutton Trust beneficiaries between programmes and the alumni community
- Alumni Engagement and Volunteering:
- Refining and communicating the alumni strategy across the Trust and to donors and external stakeholders
- Growing the Sutton Trust alumni network and developing a long-term strategy for alumni engagement, including communications and events, identifying key areas of focus and setting out benchmarks and KPIs
- Overseeing a suite of volunteering opportunities for alumni to give back to, and represent the Trust in (for example on programmes, with our funder base, in our research and policy work, or to benefit the alumni community)
- Managing the online alumni platform (STA) and its integration with other platforms .
- Overseeing the recruitment to and engagement of the Alumni Leadership Board and new Changemaker/Ambassador programme to build on our advocacy work, and ensuring effective engagement with the work of the Trust and the wider alumni community
- Ensuring that the above complements a long-term plan which would enable alumni to fundraise for the Trust or make donations in support of the Trust
- Programme management and Alumni Support:
- Support delivery of access to the workplace and employability programming for alumni alongside the Head of Employability Programmes
- Overseeing the delivery of bursary support programmes (including the Opportunity Bursary funded by JP Morgan) by the Alumni Programmes Manager from recruitment to evaluation and reporting
- Overseeing the delivery of a series of employer-led events (working with employer-facing colleagues across the Trust) across a range of industry sectors that support student access to workplace opportunities, and the chance to build employability skills (such as networking / interview skills etc)
- Overseeing the development of content and activities to support young alumni transitioning to HE
- Overseeing the evaluation and scoping for potential growth for alumni-alumni mentoring with the Alumni Connect programme (piloted in Spring 2025)
- Ensuring appropriate systems and processes are in place to manage programmes and events for alumni
- Alumni Giving and Relationship Management
- Working closely with the Development team to provide support for key funding partnerships including those that directly fund/ work with the Alumni team.
- Working with the Director of Development/ Head of Philanthropy to input into a new strategy to build funding from our alumni
- Working with the Development team to implement an ongoing segmented fundraising communications plan to build awareness of our need for funding and directing alumni to appropriate giving schemes depending on their life/career stage
- Identifying potential mid to high level alumni donors and working with the Development team to cultivate
- Representing the Trust and facilitating introductions via senior alumni for new and potential employer or delivery partners
- Team Management:
- Leading the alumni team to ensure effective engagement of our alumni community, including line management responsibility, team meetings, pastoral support and appraisals
- Line managing, motivating and proactively supporting the Alumni Programmes Manager and Senior Alumni Officer in their professional development
- Working with Director of Programmes and Heads of Programmes on team management, culture and long term planning
- Working across the organisation on cross-team projects, such as with the employer working group, youth voice, Changemaker pilot, alumni giving, and STO/STA platforms strategy.
- Member of extended-SLT
- Other duties as necessary from time to time
Person Specification
We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:
- Professional experience of alumni relations, or managing other similar membership communities, ideally within the education or charity sector.
- Has experience working within or an understanding of the not for profit sector and/or the education sectors;
- Experience of developing strategies, frameworks and operational plans to support alumni relations, programmes and events for young people, or equivalent
- Strong understanding of databases, data processes and experience using a CRM (ideally Salesforce)
- Experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation, managing budgets, financial control and administration
- Building relationships with significant, diverse stakeholder groups
- Experience of managing volunteers and volunteer stewardship
- Excellent verbal and written communication and strong analytical skills
- First-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings
- Working collaboratively across teams and within a small team
- Line management and leadership of a small team
- Adapting to new opportunities and trialling new initiatives
- Personable, flexible and discreet; able to fit in to a small team
We are also looking for an individual who:
- Has experience of building philanthropic support through alumni
- Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage;
- Has excellent attention to detail;
- Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)
Terms of Appointment
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- Contract: 13-month Fixed-term Maternity cover contract starting November 2025. Our ideal dates are from 1 November 2025 – 30 November 2026, however we can be flexible if needed for the right candidate.
- Salary: £60,000-£64,000 per annum
- Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week
- Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
- Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
- DBS check will be required
Interviews
Applications should reach us by midnight, Sunday 20th July, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Tuesday, 29th July, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Tuesday, 5th August.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
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Are you passionate about the wellbeing of people and the planet?
Can you engage people through effective communications and events?
If so, we’d love to hear to hear from you.
We believe in people and the planet thriving together. We want to see a world where thriving is possible - because society is structured to support people's wellbeing rather than to undermine it. We're building a network of wellbeing changemakers who share our vision.
We're now recruiting for a Network Development Manager to oversee our relationships with our followers, including by rolling out a new Ambassador programme. Working from home, somewhere in the UK, flexibly for three days a week, the successful candidate will play a major role at the heart of a growing movement to embed wellbeing in our economy and our society.
They will be a good team player with experience of engaging networks of passionate people. They will have excellent spoken and written communications skills and a track record in organising exciting online and in-person events. Some fundraising experience would be an advantage, but above all, they will have a passion for wellbeing - of people and of the planet.
Note
- We are looking to ensure the diversity of the staff group reflects the diversity of people in the UK and would welcome applications from people in all social groups.
- We offer 28 days paid leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays and membership of our pension scheme.
- All appointments to the Network of Wellbeing are subject to a six-month probation period.
To connect people, support projects and inspire action for the wellbeing of people and the planet.




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Location: Cambridge, England (Travel required to all Baca Services locations)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,754 - £28,454 per annum FTE plus Cambridge living allowance of £2301 per annum.
Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week (including evening and weekend hours on a rota)
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people seeking safety and a fresh start?
Join Baca, a dedicated organisation supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children aged 16–18. We’re looking for a compassionate, proactive, and resilient Support Worker to help young people rebuild their lives with dignity, hope, and purpose.
What You’ll Do
As a Support Worker, you’ll provide holistic, therapeutic support to young people transitioning to adulthood. Your role will include:
- Supporting physical and emotional wellbeing
- Encouraging engagement in education, employment, and training
- Promoting social inclusion and personal safety
- Teaching essential life skills like cooking, budgeting, and cleaning
- Building trusted relationships and being a positive role model
- Collaborating with social workers, volunteers, and external agencies
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to support plans
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
- Empathetic and resilient, with a genuine passion for supporting young asylum seekers
- Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple priorities
- A strong communicator, both written and verbal
- A team player, who thrives in a diverse, multicultural environment
- Flexible, with the ability to work occasional evenings and weekends
Essential Requirements
- Alignment with Baca’s values and mission.
- Experience working with young people (1:1 and group settings)
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Enhanced DBS check (required)
Desirable
- Experience working with unaccompanied asylum seekers or trafficked young people
- Knowledge of asylum processes and trafficking risks
- Experience working cross-culturally and with statutory agencies
Why Join Baca?
At Baca, you’ll be part of a passionate team committed to empowering young people to thrive. We offer:
- A supportive and inclusive work culture
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunities to make a lasting impact
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and have the skills and attributes we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Please note we cannot provide sponsorship for this role. We are not on the Home Office list. Further information about the role, competencies and experience can be found on our website.
It is our mission to serve young people who have been forced to flee their home country – offering safe homes, education, therapeutic care and support




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Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is seeking a proactive and compassionate Care Navigation Coordinator to lead a small team supporting older people as they transition from hospital back to the community. Based at the ICN Unit at Orpington Hospital, you will work closely with NHS colleagues and local services to ensure people on the Proactive and Frailty pathways receive the non-medical support they need to stay independent and well.
This is a varied and people-centred role, combining direct patient contact with service coordination and staff supervision. You will hold guided conversations with patients, identify support needs, liaise with professionals in health and social care, and ensure that care plans are holistic and person-centred. You'll also support and supervise a small team of Care Navigators and help shape the service through team meetings and collaborative working.
We are looking for someone who is confident working across teams and settings, with strong communication and organisational skills, a working knowledge of health and social care, and a genuine commitment to supporting older people.
Key responsibilities include:
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Coordinating care navigation support for people preparing to leave hospital
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Leading and supporting a small team of Care Navigators
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Liaising with hospital teams, GPs, social workers and voluntary services
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Helping people access local services and make informed decisions about their care
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Attending meetings, keeping records and contributing to service development
If you're motivated by making a real difference every day and have the experience to guide and support others, we’d love to hear from you.
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.




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Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. UCL students have the potential to do anything, and the Union plays an essential role in helping them to achieve things they may have never thought possible. As a charity we employ over 130 career staff and over 250 part-time student staff, and deliver a wide range of services and representative functions for students. We work in partnership with UCL towards a fantastic experience for all of our 50,000 students and to ensure that university life enables them to develop the skills, experience and confidence to become the leaders of the future.
Our vision is of an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s ground-breaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We are looking for a Head of Intercultural Engagement (Maternity Cover) to lead our work to create a truly global experience for all students at UCL, harnessing the diversity of our student body, creating opportunities for international mobility, and working to ensure every UCL student is internationally aware, culturally inquisitive, and a true global citizen ready to change the world for the better.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.
The role is a full time and fixed term contract for 12 months. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (40% working from the office).
As the Head of Intercultural Engagement, you will be responsible for leading the Intercultural Engagement strand of UCL’s Student Life Strategy. By building relationships across UCL harnessing the rich diversity of UCL’s student community and creating new and investing in existing relationships with international partners, you will work to increase the number and range of opportunities for students to gain intercultural exposure on and off campus, managing a small team to support the expansion of our global engagement work.
You will lead the Union’s work on Freedom of Speech at a time of change, increasing complexity and opportunity for the sector. Your team will support the organisation to deliver over 1500 external speaker events each year. You will be responsible for leading innovative programmes aimed at enabling students to disagree well at a global university as we tackle challenging issues in an uncertain world.
Do you have experience in leading global engagement or intercultural engagement programmes? Do you have a detailed understanding of contemporary global conflicts and culturally significant global events? Are you passionate about supporting students developing intercultural competence? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you.
An outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.



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International Medical Corps (UK) is an international humanitarian non-governmental organisation (NGO) with its headquarters in London. IMC UK was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales on July 2, 2002, and registered as a charitable organisation with the Charity Commission on September 19, 2002. Activities commenced on November 1, 2002. IMC UK’s mission is to provide humanitarian assistance, healthcare and training to communities affected by disasters, conflict, and poverty, so they can return to self-reliance. The Charity is an independent affiliate of International Medical Corps, a US-registered non-profit organisation that shares the same mission, and International Medical Corps Croatia, an association registered in Croatia
JOB SUMMARY:
To deputise for IMC UK Director of Finance and work closely with budget holders and counterparts in Split and LA to provide 'real time' support and analysis, that will assist budget holders and IMC UK in decision-making.
Manage the day to day financial activities of International Medical Corps UK with specific focus on financial management, budgeting and corporate financial planning, and ensuring that the finance team is achieving expected deliverables timely and accurately.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Planning
1. Active participation in drafting IMC UK annual budget for board of Trustees approval.
2. Monthly Updates of Rolling Forecast of IMC UK corporate costs. As the responsible finance officer train and regularly collaborate with Budget Managers to ensure that corporate forecasts are accurate, relevant and reliable by ensuring that; b), to confirm that:
2.1. Staff cost projections – work in collaboration with HR team to ensure that IMC UK staff projections include hire plans, transfer plans, allocation plans, field deployment, terminations, promotions etc.
2.2 HQ Non Labour Cost Projections – monthly review and cost projections should be updated to reflect IMC UK’s latest plans; For example, Travel budgets should be updated if no travel has taken place during the month and not likely to happen in next 2 months. Professional fees - are there valid consultancy agreements in place or is it still in the pipeline and the lag should be built into.
2.3. Provide SFD with latest IMC UK corporate expenditure position with the following details:
- Movement on IMC UK costs vs IMC costs
- Breakdown of fixed costs vs variable costs under IMC UK pipeline
- New positions projected and salary costs allocations;
- Service fee analysis by departments and seek explanations on movements from HQ teams of IMC UK affiliates;
- Work with SFD to ensure IMC UK SMT approval on service fees is obtained;
Financial Control
3. Bookkeeping. Ensure that accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank & general ledger modules are maintained timely & accurately. Ensure that the following are available on file:
3.1. Monthly reconciliation of payroll data,
3.2. Reconciliation of other control accounts including payroll, accruals, prepayment;
4. Internal Control & Regulations. Ensure that all relevant procedures are maintained in relation to a) Procurement process, b) Financial procedures & approvals, c) Sanctions checks d) HMRC Tax - Payroll, Dispensation & VAT tax issues and e) Pensions are adhered to.
4.1. Finance manager shall prepare, plan and deliver training to all relevant staff members on IMC UK's financial, approval and allocation processes.
4.2. Maintain an exceptions register with incidences where the proper procedures have not been observed.
5. Banking & Cash Projections. To monitor and update the Finance Director on
5.1 IMC UK banking and sanctions compliance requirements are updated and adhered to;
5.2 IMC UK Cash requirements projections are updated on a monthly basis on the last day of the month;
5.3 intercompany settlements are reviewed and undertaken on a timely manner
5.4 Summary of bank charges by IMC UK bankers are monitored on a regular basis;
6. FOREX.
6.1. Work with finance team to ensure that funds in other currencies are transferred into IMC UK functional currency – USD on an urgent basis.
6.2 liaise with IMC UK bankers to offer effective solutions for transfers to sanctioned countries;
7. Payroll.
7.1 Staff Cost projections. Proactively work with HR, to provide input on cost implications for new hires; and update IMC UK’s financial projections systems with cost projections on all changes including salary changes, increment implementation, benefits and deductions, vacation leaves pay, off-boarding of employees, and pension management.
7.2. Posting monthly payroll costs to the ledgers.
7.3. Regular monthly payroll reconciliation with differences shared with SFD.
8. Pensions. –
8.1 Effectively manage IMC UK Pensions Plan contributions in collaboration with HR.
8.2 Ensure appropriate and timely pensions contributions are made to pension provider.
9. Public Donations – with collaboration with the Fundraising team, ensure accurate classifications and coding of restricted & unrestricted funds received; For new appeals request for finance codes from IMC Finance team.
Financial Reporting
10. Monthly SMT report. Produce by set date with analysis on income projections, expenditure projections, corporate cost breakdown, donor payments receivables, donor disallowed costs, intercompany balances and variance analysis and clarifications from relevant teams. The following reports are reviewed to prepare the monthly reports:
• Summary pipeline report
• Shortfall Reports
• DR GR Reports
• Summary of cash inflow in IMC UK bank accounts fortnightly;
• Intercompany balance
• Services fees
11. Quarterly Management Accounts. Produce within set timeline for board distribution following FD review. The Quarterly Management Account should be accompanied with the following details:
11.1. Valid variance analysis with input from operations and International Finance team
11.2. Detailed breakdown of unrestricted funds received and sources and updated unrestricted income projection;
11.3. Summary of key events affecting the figures reported;
12. Assets –
12.1 Regular update of IMC UK Asset list and annual update to IMC UK asset list with obsolete items;
12.2 VfM is achieved through competitive bidding process
Statutory Audit
13. Provide active support and planning in annual statutory audit undertaken on the company accounts, including:
13.1 assist with drafting of the financial statements for audit;
13.2 analysing and reconciling the underlying reports for the audit preparations;
13.3 Create audit file with back-up transaction details;
1. 13.4 Liaise with other corporate offices to provide inputs;
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by manager. Please note that the duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive. This job description is subject to review to ensure that it reflects the strategic direction requirements of International Medical Corps UK.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• A recognized Accountancy qualification and/or related degree including a detailed technical knowledge of UK Financial legislation.
• Experience managing all aspects of financial statements from month end close to preparing financial statements / annual accounts and presentations for boards in a corporate headquarters environment
• Experience of working in the non-governmental sector at HQ level a plus Proven ability to lead, manage, motivate and develop a team;
• Experience of working in a similar multi- HQ set-up an advantage.
• Ability to actively influence day to day decisions, shaping strategy and the direction of the business
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, be proactive and offer a solution-oriented approach
• Self-motivated, positive attitude, flexible and adaptable to the needs of team and organisations
• Proven track record of change management and influencing the organization
• Ability and willingness to undertake routine administrative tasks
• Ability to develop effective working relationships at all levels internally and externally
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines using multiple accounting software platforms
• Strong analytical skills and a commercial outlook
• Ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and work calmly under pressure
• Accounting for payroll and pensions experience
• Ability to travel on business trip if required
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Fundraising Officer – North of England
Job description
A fantastic permanent opportunity has arisen for a part-time Fundraising Officer to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive fundraising team. This is a home-based role and will suit an individual living in the North of England. You will be reporting to the Corporate & Regional Fundraising Manager and working in a very varied and exciting working environment.
The perfect candidate will enjoy forging positive and robust relationships with supporters including corporate partners, small businesses, philanthropic groups as well as supporting community fundraisers across the North of England, to raise vital income for our Association.
You will use your creative and professional skillset to provide high-quality account management, stewardship, and growth across all managed income streams. No two days are the same and we are looking for someone who can be flexible in their approach and able to multitask effectively.
Blesma is a unique membership Association as well as a charity. Our Members (limbless veterans) are at the heart of all our work – therefore, the impact of our fundraising is clearly visible in the experiences of our inspirational injured veterans.
We would love to hear from talented individuals who want to help us raise the funds that we need to support limbless veterans. If you would like to apply for this exciting role, please read the attached Job Description and apply with your C.V. and a Covering Letter detailing why you’d be an ideal candidate for the role and how your experience and skills match those detailed in the Person Specification.
If you are uncertain about your suitability for this role, we encourage you to apply and allow us to assess your fit.
Please note that we may close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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Are you an experienced finance professional looking to make a real difference in your community? Do you want to use your skills to support a fast-growing, purpose-driven charity making a positive impact across Northamptonshire?
We’re looking for a proactive and values-driven Finance Manager to join our expanding team at an exciting time of growth. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape and lead the finance function of our award-winning charity. As part of the senior leadership team, you’ll work closely with the CEO and Chair of the Finance Committee to ensure we continue delivering life-changing work.
Why Join Us?
Purpose-Driven Work – Be part of a team transforming lives across Northamptonshire through innovative, community-focused programmes. Flexibility – Enjoy a part-time role with hours that work around you, including hybrid working options. Autonomy & Impact – Take ownership of the charity’s financial strategy and systems, with direct input into decision-making. Supportive Environment – Join a passionate and collaborative team that values integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Ongoing training and CPD – Join a passionate and collaborative team that values integrity, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
•Lead financial planning, reporting, and budgeting processes.
• Manage day-to-day finance operations and oversee internal controls.
•Support funding, grant management, and compliance with charity finance regulations.
• Work closely with the CEO and Board to guide sustainable growth.
•Play a key role in driving the charity’s impact and future success.
What We’re Looking For
• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, AAT) or equivalent experience.
• Strong financial management skills – ideally with charity sector knowledge.
• A confident communicator who can explain finance clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Someone who’s hands-on, detail-oriented, and passionate about making a difference.
Benefits
• Access to bespoke CPD and training from our partners including the Premier League, EFL, Northampton Town FC & the FA.
• Ongoing support and development via monthly one to ones and an annual training plan to support your personal and professional growth.
• Free tickets to NTFC men’s and women’s matches
• Work laptop provided.
• Flexible working patterns and remote working available.
• Free NTFC Community Trust kit worth £150
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with wellbeing perks and counselling
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Job Summary
Location : Requirement to attend our sites in Basildon, Harlow and Thurrock if required and to team meetings quarterly.
Type: Remote
Salary: £48,000.00 per annum
Hours : 37.5 hours per week
Term: Permanent
Main Responsibilities:
Leadership
1. As a member of the Operational Leadership Team and wider Senior Leadership Team, work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for the strategic management and leadership of the organisation.
2. Work closely with the CEO, Treasurer and Board of Trustees to facilitate good governance and risk management.
3. Manage, maintain and develop all financial systems and control; increasing their impact and quality, and implementing best practices in financial management.
4. To supervise finance assistants and ensure that they are adhering to financial code of practices.
Financial Management
1. Lead and manage all aspects of the financial cycle, including budgeting, forecasting, fixed asset management, reserves & designated fund management and financial reporting.
2. Work with HR & Payroll Officer to manage and retain oversight of the day to day financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking and general ledger maintenance, including the reconciliation of petty cash, credit cards and all bank accounts on a monthly basis reviewing and approving payment runs and payroll.
3. Work with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to prepare the annual budgets and forecasts.
4. Lead and manage the provision of regular budget monitoring and reports to budget holders.
5. Assist with the budget preparation for funding bids. Manage, monitor and keep track of any grants, funding or commissioned income, working with relevant managers to provide relevant financial information for inclusion in monitoring reports.
6. Lead and manage the provision of quarterly financial reports to the Board and advise them on financial issues as appropriate
7. Provide insightful financial analysis and reporting to inform and support organisational management, development and decision[1]making, and funding applications across the organisation.
8. Work with the CEO to prepare medium term financial forecasts for the organisation to support strategic decision-making and delivery of strategic priorities.
9. Lead on the audit process and the preparation of year end accounts to trial balance including preparation of the audit file and the closing down of the accounts on our accounting management system to ensure that the organisation is compliant with legal requirements and good practice.
10. To work closely with the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and designated Trustees to advise, review and cost the annual pay award.
11. To provide back-up and holiday cover for the processing of monthly payroll.
12. To work with and support the HR & Payroll Officer in providing payroll information and reconciling payroll monthly.
Governance and compliance
1. Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements (e.g. Companies House, HMRC and the Charity Commission).
2. Attend Trustee Board meetings to report on financial matters, including the identification and management of financial risk, and provide any relevant reports.
3. To support the Trustees, SLT and line managers in managing our finances carefully and within our financial means, through provision of advice, guidance, support and training.
4. To be the main point of contact with external auditors.
5. To ensure that robust financial controls are in place, underpinned by appropriate financial policies and procedures and to ensure that they are adhered to and that the organisation is protected from fraud and error.
Closing date for applications : 21st July 2025
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Learning and Development Manager
Hybrid - Farringdon & homeworking
Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £46,000 + Excellent Benefits
MLC are proud to be exclusively partnering with Turn2us, a national charity working to tackle financial insecurity across the UK, to appoint a newly created Learning and Development Manager.
At Turn2us, the belief is simple but powerful: financial security should be a reality for everyone. Every day, millions in the UK face impossible choices, and Turn2us exists to ensure no one faces these challenges alone by tackling financial insecurity and its structural causes.
They work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive. As an equal opportunities’ employer, they are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team.
About the Opportunity:
As a brand-new role, this is a unique and exciting role for a learning and development professional to shape and embed a learning culture within the organisation and build an equitable and inclusive training and learning framework.
Reporting into the Head of Human Resources, you will work closely with colleagues across the charity to design and deliver impactful, inclusive learning programmes and interventions that enable Turn2us’s people to feel empowered to deliver on system-changing strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with the Director of People and Culture and Head of Human Resources to develop the organisation’s L&D strategy, ensuring alignment with Turn2us’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Conduct regular skills audits and create tailored learning pathways across the organisation.
- Collaborate with the EDIB Committee to embed inclusive, equitable training at all levels.
- Create and deliver management development training covering leadership, compliance, and best practice.
- Design onboarding and induction programmes that set new staff up for success.
- Establish metrics to measure learning impact and foster continuous improvement.
- Build and maintain a central knowledge hub, including external partnerships with learning providers.
About You:
- Experienced in L&D strategy, training needs analysis, and programme design.
- Knowledgeable in HR practices and committed to EDIB principles.
- A confident communicator, able to build trusted relationships across all levels.
- Self-motivated, collaborative and organised.
- Ideally experienced in facilitation, though this is not essential.
How to apply/Interview dates:
Please sign into your CharityJob candidate account to access and view the full attached candidate pack. All applications will require a cover letter addressing the questions on the 'How to apply page'. Please contact Annabelle at MLC Partners directly for any additional queries (contact details found in candidate pack).
We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of financial insecurity or those from underrepresented communities, including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic groups, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Closing date of applications: Sunday 27th July 2025
1st stage interviews: 13th August 2025
2nd stage interviews (face-to-face): 20th August 2025