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About Traid
Traid is a pioneering charity retailer on a mission to transform fashion for good. Founded in the late 90s, Traid today has twelve stores in high streets across London, a free home collection service and a network of over 700 clothing banks, to give fashion a new lease of life. Traid celebrates individuality and self-expression through fashion, curates the ultimate edits, and actively drives change within the fashion industry. Globally, Traid funds good causes that support and empower the people who make our clothes, from organic cotton farmers to garment workers.
The Role
As the Financial Controller, you will report to the Finance & HR Director and support the Finance & HR Director in leading day-to-day financial operations, taking ownership of transactional accounting and month-end reconciliations. You’ll maintain the general ledger, ensure data integrity across systems, and manage accounts payable, accounts receivable and credit control functions. The role involves coordinating payroll, preparing management accounts and VAT returns, supporting budget preparation and assisting with year-end accounts and external audits.
You’ll also manage the Assistant Finance Manager and play a key role in the organisation’s financial stability and operational success.
In your roles, you will work closely with the Finance & HR Director to support the development and implementation of Financial Policies and processes and ensure compliance with all laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee the month-end reconciliation process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, including credit control activities, with support from the Assistant Finance Manager.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure data integrity between accounting systems.
- Coordinate payroll administration and liaise with external payroll providers.
- Prepare management accounts and financial reports.
- Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with regulatory requirements.
- Support budget preparation and variance analysis throughout the financial year.
- Assist with external audit processes and year-end financial statement preparation.
- Support the Senior Management Team with guidance on Financial Policies and Processes.
- Identify opportunities to improve the efficiency of financial processes, systems and compliance.
- Leading the finance team for effective financial management.
- Oversee financial processes and internal controls to ensure organisational compliance.
- Maintain an effective financial dashboard.
Requirements
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional qualification).
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a hands-on finance role with transactional accounting responsibilities.
- Proven experience managing the month-end close and preparing management accounts.
- High-level Excel proficiency and ability to work with financial data confidently.
- Experience with accounting software (Xero experience is advantageous).
- Proactive self-starter with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Right to work in the United Kingdom.
- Experience in the charity sector, including technical expertise in Charity SORP, is advantageous.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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This is a senior interim role, responsible for the effective day-to-day running of the organisation, ensuring financial discipline, staff confidence and delivery against strategy.
The role includes oversight of operational delivery, people management, marketing and communications, and fundraising operations (working closely with relevant departmental leads and the Board).
- Reporting to: Chair and Board of Trustees
- Contract: Interim – initial 6-month period (with potential for extension subject to organisational needs)
- Salary: £65k full-time, part-time hours considered.
- Location: Hybrid: London, South Coast and home working
- Start Date: As soon as possible.
Background
UKHarvest is a food waste and food education charity supporting vulnerable people experiencing food insecurity in the community, though a number of impactful and groundbreaking projects. Our mission is to reduce food waste and increase food security. Our education programmes (NOURISHed), Community Food Hubs, Grub Clubs and Community Grub Clubs are designed to overcome social barriers and food insecurity by connecting people through food.
We operate two community food hubs that deliver hot meals and community food education and engagement; Nourish Hub in London and Nourish Hub Cafe in Bognor Regis. Both spaces fulfil our mission to create warm, welcoming community spaces where people can regain their independence and confidence through the medium of food. Our projects are supported by our food rescue operation that collects quality surplus food and redistributes it through projects in the community.
Purpose of the Role
The Charity founder and CEO is retiring from her post and in this period, UKHarvest requires an interim Chief Operating Officer. This COO will provide strong, calm and effective operational leadership during a period of transition, ensuring continuity, stability and confidence across the organisation.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role focusing on day-to-day operational delivery, financial discipline, staff reassurance whilst maintaining confidence among funders, partners and stakeholders, while ensuring UKHarvest continues to deliver impact against its strategy.
Key Responsibilities
1. Operational Leadership & Continuity
- Lead the organisation’s day-to-day operations, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with our agreed strategy.
- Maintain operational focus and performance during a period of leadership change.
- Ensure effective coordination across all functions, projects and locations.
- Act as a visible, accessible and reassuring leader for staff and volunteers.
2. Financial Discipline & Organisational Sustainability
- Take responsibility for robust financial management, budgeting and cashflow oversight.
- Work closely with the finance function and Board to ensure strong financial controls, reporting and compliance.
- Ensure resources are deployed efficiently and in line with charitable objectives.
- Support funder confidence through clear financial governance, delivery assurance and transparency.
3. People Leadership, Staff Reassurance & Culture
- Provide clear, confident and empathetic leadership to staff and volunteers.
- Maintain morale, clarity and stability across teams during the interim period.
- Ensure appropriate structures, line management and accountability are in place.
- Foster a values-led, inclusive and supportive organisational culture.
4. Functional Oversight & Line Management
- Hold overall responsibility for core operational and enabling functions, including:
- Operations, logistics and programmes
- Education
- Finance and administration
- People and volunteer management
- Marketing, communications engagement and PR
- Provide clear direction and support to functional leads and teams, recognising direct accountability for these areas.
- Ensure external communications, reputation management, media engagement and events activity are well managed, coordinated and aligned with organisational priorities.
5. External Relationships & Stakeholder Confidence
- Act as a senior operational point of contact for funders, partners and key stakeholders.
- Support confidence among funders and partners through consistent delivery and professional operational management.
- Represent UKHarvest at appropriate external meetings, events and forums.
6. Governance & Board Support
- Work closely with the Chair and Board, providing timely, accurate and relevant operational information.
- Support effective governance through clear reporting, risk management and delivery against agreed priorities.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, safeguarding and health & safety requirements.
Essential Experience & Skills
- Proven senior operational leadership experience, ideally at COO, Director or equivalent level. (10 years)
- Experience within the charity, not-for-profit, food, logistics or community sector or demonstrably transferable commercial experience.
- Strong experience of financial management, budgeting and operational controls.
- Demonstrated ability to lead generously and reassure teams during periods of change.
- Excellent communication skills, judgement and emotional intelligence.
- A belief in social justice, environmental sustainability and reduction of food waste.
- Comfortable operating in a hands-on, delivery-focused interim role.
Desirable Experience
- Experience overseeing marketing, communications, media relations and events management.
- Experience working with a diverse range of functions, funders, partners and volunteers.
- Previous interim leadership
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to UKHarvest.
Position Closing: Sunday 22nd February 12 noon
Inital interview Tuesday 24th February - final interviews Friday 27th February
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to UKHarvest.
Position Closing: Sunday 22nd February 12 noon
Inital interview Tuesday 24th February - final interviews Friday 27th February
We are looking for an enthusiastic Finance Manager, who will be responsible for all aspects of financial management and HR administration. You will be well organised, able to work on you own initiative and be experieced in writing clear and engaging reports tailored to a non-financial audience.
The main responsibilities of the role are:
- Provide strategic financial leadership, including long range planning, budgeting and forecasts.
- Support Board and Committees (Investment, Finance and Grants), preparing and presenting papers and managing grant-giving process.
- Lead the annual audit.
- Undertake day-to-day book-keeping.
- Oversee HR operations including payroll and pension administration.
- Ensure compliance with employment law and maintain HR policies.
- Review and manage insurance policies.
You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPFA) with at least three years’ experience, ideally with charity experience. You will also have experience of HR policies and management.
We are a small organisation, so a supportive 'hands-on' approval is essential, as are diplomacy and confidentiality.
CLC is a membership organisation for Lutheran Churches in the UK, and our office is close to Waterloo station. We undertake a range of activities including student chaplaincy, grant giving and outreach and we have recently acquired a church building for services and events. CLC is a Christian organisation, so whilst we would prefer you to be a Christian, it is not essential as long as you are willing to work in accordance with our ethos and values.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an organised, proactive and professional Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to the Director of Secondary Education at the Harris Federation. This 1-year fixed-term maternity cover role is central to ensuring the smooth running of the Director’s day-to-day operations, including diary management, stakeholder communication, meeting coordination and the preparation of key documents.
As part of our Head Office team, you will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across our secondary academies, playing an important role in supporting the Federation’s mission to deliver an outstanding education for thousands of young people. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and enjoys building strong, professional relationships.
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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your responsibilities will include:
- To present the professional and welcoming face of the Harris Federation and all secondary academies, to all visitors, staff and students, in person and on the telephone.
- To ensure that the Director’s diary is managed efficiently and effectively. This will involve liaising with a variety of external and internal stakeholders.
- To provide a daily/weekly diary and documentation and maintain an overview of approaching deadlines.
- To maintain the Director’s contacts.
- To maintain an exemplary professional environment for the Director at all times.
- To ensure that all visitors are welcomed and catered for in a professional manner, organising refreshments as appropriate.
- To exercise complete discretion when dealing with issues of confidentiality and sensitivity.
- To take all telephone calls, in the first instance, dealing with queries, passing on calls if necessary.
- To keep the Director’s meetings file and retrieve necessary paperwork as and when meetings arise.
- To be responsible for organising meetings and passing on messages between all stakeholders, parents/carers, external agencies and students and the Director.
- To liaise with clerks to Governors to ensure that all relevant paperwork and correspondence is efficiently managed for all the secondary academies.
- To support the Director with the preparation of paperwork and presentations for a range of meetings including interviews, disciplinary hearings, grievances, performance management, presentations, training sessions etc.
- To liaise with Federation admin teams, Data, HR, IT and Finance Business Managers, as well as PAs and Principals across the Federation as appropriate.
For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Appropriate degree or equivalent experience in previous roles
- Trained in the use of a variety of ICT packages
- Knowledge of personal assistant roles and responsibilities
- Training in typing and formatting of a variety of documents including spreadsheets
- Experience of managing staff in relation to the PA role
- Some experience of human resources e.g. recruitment and/or monitoring attendance
- Experience of working to targets and deadlines
- Experience of managing meetings including preparation and circulation of papers, minutes and ensuring information is circulated as required
- Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to be flexible
- Ability to communicate exceptionally well with parents and carers as well as other stakeholders in the academy
For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack.
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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
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OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
About the eoa (Employee Ownership Association)
Employee ownership in the UK is at a critical moment. The sector has more than doubled since 2020. Awareness is rising. Evidence is compelling. Businesses, communities, and policymakers are increasingly recognising that a people-powered approach can unlock fairness, resilience, and productivity.
We believe the UK can reach 10,000 employee owned businesses within the decade, transforming succession, broadening ownership, and reshaping the economic landscape. But achieving this relies on bold, strategic, values-led leadership across our community.
The eoa exists to build and connect that community: a network of more than 850 member businesses, thousands of employee owners, specialist advisors, policymakers, and partners committed to powering fairer livelihoods and stronger businesses through employee ownership.
Purpose of the Role
The Finance Manager leads the eoa’s finances to ensure the businesses resources are used effectively, efficiently, and sustainably.
You will develop robust financial systems, reporting, and analysis to provide insight and assurance to the SLT and Board, playing a central role in safeguarding the eoa’s financial health and enabling its strategic goals to be achieved.
Role Summary
- Contract: Permanent
- Hours: 22.5 hours per week, working pattern to be agreed with successful candidate
- Location: Manchester (hybrid). You will be expected to attend the office at least twice per month, and more often where needed
- Salary: £45,000 (£27,000 pro rata) p/a
- Pension: Up to 7% employer pension match (from year 1 anniversary)
- Annual Leave: 30 days leave + bank holidays
- Reports to: Membership & Operations Director
- Management of: Finance and Business Support Administrator
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s financial strategy, ensuring it underpins and enables operational delivery.
- Manage the annual budget-setting process, working closely with colleagues to align budgets with strategic priorities.
- Manage day-to-day financial operations, including financial accounting, membership renewals, bank account management, cash flow monitoring, credit control, payments, and function oversight.
- Take responsibility for accurate and timely payroll and pension delivery, working in partnership with an external provider.
- Prepare and reconcile monthly, and year-end accounts, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and robust controls.
- Produce accurate, timely financial forecasts, management accounts and financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including tax (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax) and financial reporting obligations.
- Maintain strong internal controls and risk management processes, safeguarding the organisation’s financial health.
- Act as a signatory on company bank accounts, ensuring appropriate authorisation and governance arrangements are in place.
- Lead the ongoing development and improvement of finance processes and systems, and automations to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
Knowledge, Experience, and Attributes
- Degree-level education and either ACCA, CIMA, or ACA qualification.
- Proven track record in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and delivering accurate management accounts and financial analysis.
- Experience of working for or preparing SME accounts, managing audits, risk, and internal controls, with a focus on continuous improvement of systems and processes.
- Strategic thinker who can translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insight for senior leaders and the Board.
- Highly organised, proactive, and solution-focused, with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Collaborative, adaptable, and professional, demonstrating integrity and sound judgment in all financial matters.
What Constitutes Success in This Role?
Success in this role means the eoa has reliable, efficient, and well-governed financial operations that underpin all aspects of the business. You will ensure day-to-day finance processes are accurate and timely, cash flow and budgets are effectively managed, and statutory obligations are met with confidence. By providing clear analysis and insight, you will support the SLT and Board in making informed decisions, drive improvements in systems and reporting, and enable the eoa to achieve its strategic priorities.
Key outcomes for the role Measures
- Outcome: The eoa maintains accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making.
Measure: Accurate monthly management accounts and forecasts delivered on time. Rolling forecasts and scenario analyses updated regularly. - Outcome: Budgets are aligned with strategic priorities and financial resources are optimally managed.
Measure: Budgets prepared and approved within agreed timelines. Variance between budgeted and actual expenditure monitored and reported. Cash flow maintained within agreed thresholds. - Outcome: Statutory, regulatory, and internal governance requirements are met and risks are effectively managed.
Measure: All statutory filings (tax, Companies House, pensions) submitted accurately and on time. External audit completed with no significant issues. Internal controls and risk management processes maintained and reviewed annually. - Outcome: Financial systems and processes support operational efficiency and organisational growth.
Measure: Transaction processing, reconciliations, and payroll delivered accurately and on schedule. Improvements in process efficiency implemented. - Outcome: Finance contributes proactively to strategic decision-making and organisational development.
Measure: Financial insight and recommendations consistently inform senior leadership decisions. Evidence of finance-led initiatives driving cost efficiency or strategic impact. - Outcome: Finance function evolves to meet organisational needs and supports a culture of improvement.
Measure: New or updated systems, processes, or reporting tools implemented successfully. Finance function demonstrates improved efficiency, effectiveness, or scalability over time.
How to apply
To apply, please submit:
- A two-page CV
- And ane of either:
- Cover letter setting out your motivation, approach, and what you will bring to the role
- Video (maximum 10 minutes) setting out your motivation, approach, and what you will bring to the role
Applications should be submitted before 9:00am 2 March 2026. We will close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interviews will be in Manchester w.c. 9 March 2026.
The eoa welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are under-represented. We recruit based on values, skills, and contribution to our purpose.
We exist to grow and strengthen employee ownership as a force for powering fairer livelihoods, stronger businesses, and a more resilient economy.



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Life is a national charity committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate and person‑centred support to people facing crisis. Guided by our values of Humanity, Solidarity, Community, Charity and the Common Good, we work across multiple sites to provide safe, effective and life‑changing services.
The Role
We are seeking an exceptional Director of Quality Improvement and Compliance to join our Senior Leadership Team at an exciting time of organisational development.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a senior, influential role with strategic responsibility for quality, safeguarding, compliance, estates and continuous improvement across our national portfolio of services.
You will provide visible, values‑led leadership, ensuring that everything we do is safe, effective, person‑centred, financially sustainable and fully compliant with regulatory requirements. This role has a real opportunity to shape the future of Life – and to positively impact the lives of hundreds of people we support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership on quality improvement, compliance and continuous improvement across supported housing, estates and services
- Hold senior accountability for safeguarding governance, complaints and assurance frameworks
- Lead audit, inspection and review activity, ensuring consistently high standards and strong regulatory outcomes
- Embed a culture of quality, learning and improvement across multi‑site services
- Oversee property compliance, health & safety and estates management, ensuring safe and welcoming environments
- Use data, insight and digital systems to drive performance, manage risk and support innovation
- Act as the organisation’s senior lead with regulators, inspectors and professional bodies
- Work collaboratively with fellow Directors to deliver a joined‑up, high‑quality client journey
- Develop, coach and inspire senior leaders, fostering a high‑performing, values‑driven culture
About You
You will be a credible, values‑led leader with a strong background in regulated services and a passion for quality and safeguarding.
Essential experience and qualifications include:
- Senior leadership experience within supported housing, homelessness or a closely related regulated sector
- Proven success leading multi‑site services and senior operational leaders
- Strong track record in quality improvement, safeguarding, compliance and inspection readiness
- Sound financial and commercial awareness, including managing significant budgets and resources
- Lean Six Sigma qualification
- Level 5 Safeguarding qualification
- Health & Safety qualification (IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent)
You will also bring:
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into practical delivery
- A collaborative, visible and approachable leadership style
- Integrity, humility and purpose in how you lead
- A commitment to co‑production, continuous learning and innovation
- Strong communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description on our website.
Salary: £50,285 per annum
Hours: 32 hours per week
Location: Home Based with travel across sites in the UK
Benefits:
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Leave (applicable after 1 years service)
- Additional annual leave for long term service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Safeguarding and Equality:
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Nb: This piece of recruitment is rolling and may close at any time.
In recent years OTR has seen a significant increase in demand for our youth mental health services and we now reach over 17,000 young people each year. We are seeking a Head of Finance to oversee our (circa) £3m annual budget and to ensure that our finance operation is efficient and effective. This role will lead OTR’s finance function and, as well as having responsibility for day-to-day financial processes, will be a key member of the organisation’s senior leadership team (SLT). The role will involve providing financial insight to the SLT and Board of Trustees to improve understanding and inform strategic decision making. Examples of this will include analysing the financial performance of different activities of the organisation and preparing budget and forecast information.
We are looking for an individual with demonstrable experience in a finance management role which includes a strategic focus, preferably in the voluntary sector. The successful candidate will be a flexible and meticulous individual who is able to present complex information to a range of audiences. Equally important is a strong personal interest in and commitment to the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
To find out more about the role please download the job pack. If you would like an informal chat about the role, please email the main contact as listed in the job pack
To apply for this role click the 'Apply now' button
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a team that reflects the diversity of the people we work with
Safeguarding:
OTR is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, trustees, and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of our Safer Recruitment practices, all roles involving contact with young people will be subject to robust pre-employment checks, including references, a full employment history, and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Where applicable, overseas criminal record checks will also be required.
We are dedicated to creating a culture of vigilance, transparency, and accountability. Our safeguarding procedures are guided by the principle that the welfare of the child is paramount, and all staff are required to adhere to OTR’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
OTR & Benefits:
OTR is a mental health social movement by and for young people. The charity is at an exciting stage of its 59-year history and is proud to be reaching more young people than ever before (around 17,000) across Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset with creative and diverse mental health and wellbeing info and support.
Our approach to mental health is grounded in a set of beliefs and values that underpin all of our work. We believe in celebrating diversity, empowering and mobilising young people to make change, and that catering to the unique strengths, interests and circumstances surrounding young people is key. Our approach centres on collaboration and partnership, building relationships between individuals, peers and communities.
Each day is as engaging and fulfilling as the last, and with a network of supportive, community minded people, we hope you’ll feel welcome here. As a thank you, we like to compensate our employees for the important work they do with a range of benefits including a flexible leave policy, healthcare cost and wellbeing assistance with HealthShield, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, enhanced sick pay, parental leave, training and development, social and wellbeing events, and more (subject to contractual terms and conditions).
A Willingness to Work with Difference
At OTR, whatever your role or professional background, you will be expected to work in a way that is anti-oppressive and inclusive. A key focus for OTR is to develop an organisation that is inclusive for all but we do not claim to be experts in this. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement in these areas and invite you to join us on this journey.
OTR recognises the benefits to individual practice and organisational credibility of having a diverse community of staff and volunteers and to this end is continually working towards building and maintaining an environment which values and pursues diversity accordingly.
We recognise that tackling systemic inequality, prejudice, racism and oppressive practice requires each of us to actively engage, self-examine and make changes where necessary, in order to improve access and equitable experience for all in society and all of those who come through our doors at OTR.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title - Head of Legal Aid and Billing
Contract - Permanent
Hours - Part Time, 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE) with some flexibility around working hours
Salary Range - £28,800 to £34,800 per annum (£48,000 to £58,000 FTE)
Location - London office - Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ
About Coram
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
One of the nine members of the Coram group, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy. The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with a base in Colchester. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract. Our Policy and Practice Change team promotes practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and secures systems change through research, policy and advocacy.
About the role
This role will provide leadership and management for CCLC particularly focused on the Legal Practice Unit’s legal aid billing operations. Through systematic and efficient management, the post-holder will play a pivotal role in CCLC’s financial and operational sustainability. The role will be accountable for maximising the unit’s legal aid billing in controlled work, certificated work and inter partes costs and will hold responsibility for the unit’s billing systems. It will also be responsible for private fees billing. The post-holder will oversee the smooth running of legal aid billing including through line management of the billing team. The post-holder will work very closely with legal, operations and administrative staff. The role will act as a key point of contact for a range of internal and external stakeholders including Coram’s central finance team who will support the role with grant fund management and overall accounting functions for CCLC. The post-holder will support the Managing Director of Legal Practice and Children’s Rights and department heads in the successful maintenance of our relationship with the Legal Aid Agency. Where appropriate they will be deputising for the Managing Director on legal aid and financial matters.
The role would suit a highly organised and efficient legal aid lawyer, or a finance or billing professional with solid experience of legal practice and a deep understanding of the challenges of legal aid. Whilst candidates with direct experience of legal billing (and more specifically civil legal aid billing) are welcomed, we recognise that this is a highly specialised and niche field. As such, this role could suit a highly experienced solicitor who appreciates the important role developing sustainable businesses plays in ensuring access to justice and who therefore wishes to move into practice and financial management. They will need an aptitude for processing large amounts of data, developing and managing spreadsheets and improving organisational systems. However, they will be well supported through training, an enthusiastic and competent junior billing team, the central finance team and an outsourced legal cashiering company, as well as a friendly and collaborative management team including the Managing Director and the Heads of Education Law, Community Care Law and Immigration and Asylum Law.
This is a largely office-based role in order to fully provide support to the billing team. However, some remote / hybrid working may be possible depending the experience of the candidate after the initial settling in period and there will be flexibility over how the three days will be spread across the week (within working hours). The team are mostly based in the London office and with one billing team member in Colchester so the post holder may require some occasional travel.
For further information on CCLC please visit our website.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: Sunday 1st March 2026 at 23:55
Test and Interview date: Please note this is a rolling recruitment, so please complete your application now and we will arrange interviews with prospective candidates as soon as possible.
Coram (entity) is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applicants from Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds to join our teams. Whilst we have a diverse team we recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and families we help.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
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Talking Money is looking for someone with a deep understanding of charity finance who can provide robust financial management for the charity. You will manage all Talking Money finances, from banking, invoicing, and payments to end-of-year reporting and funding management. You will also have a strategic overview of our organisational finances, and work closely with our Chief Executive and Board of Trustees on Talking Money’s financial planning.
Importantly, you will be passionate about and be able to work at a strategic level, providing support and guidance to the Leadership Team whilst also working flexibly within a small organisation taking care of all day-to-day finance tasks.
About Talking Money
Talking Money is an independent charity providing free, expert money advice across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Our purpose, from a client’s perspective, is:
“Help me with my money worries in a way that suits me so I can get on with my life.”
Demand for our services continues to rise.
Our approach is:
- Holistic: addressing debt, benefits, energy/fuel poverty, income and wellbeing together.
- Person-centred: psychologically informed, strengths-based and empowering.
- Practical and impactful: securing income gains, writing off unmanageable debts, preventing eviction, reducing stress and anxiety and improving knowledge and confidence.
We are looking for someone with:
· Strong experience in financial management in a not-for-profit context.
· Passion for managing all aspects of finance from the data input to the strategic oversight.
· Experience of working closely with Senior Leadership and being responsive to organisational needs.
· Commitment to working for a charity fighting inequality for individuals and communities.
Hours: 15 hours a week (0.4 FTE). The postholder may be required to work additional hours at certain key points in the accounting year cycle to complete end-of-year statutory accounts preparation and occasionally attend meetings out of office hours.
Contract term: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working negotiable but some time in office is required to keep in touch with the team - team sessions are currently Thursdays.
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 25-28 (approx. £36,000 - £39,000 for FY26-27)
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Holiday entitlement: 25 days FTE pro rata (rising to 30 days after 5 years) + bank holidays.
Before You Apply
Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
At Talking Money, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles and lived experience goes a long way. Still not sure? Talk to someone at Talking Money about the role to see if it sounds like something you would be great at doing: Kat Caldwell telephone 0117 954 3998. Please note that Kat’s working days are Monday & Thursday.
Access
Do get in touch if you would like any of this information in another format, or if you would like to apply in another format.
If you are shortlisted, Talking Money will work with candidates to ensure their access needs are met during the interview process and will ensure access requirements are not a factor in decision making.
Application Process
To apply please upload
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Your CV; and
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Cover letter (max of 2 sides of A4)
Application Timeline
Applications close: 11.30pm on Sunday 22 February
Shortlisting: Monday 23 February
Interviews: Monday 2 March in person at Talking Money, 1 Hide Market, West Street, BS2 0BH
Start Date: ASAP to be discussed.
To empower and enable people to tackle financial challenges through advice, financial education and support
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Reports to: Operations Director (Head of Delivery)
Contract: Part-time (0.5 FTE)
Role Purpose
As Payroll Lead, you will manage HOST’s global payroll operations — ensuring that all staff, contractors, and hosted partners are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time.
You will bring structure, care, and precision to one of HOST’s most essential services: ensuring the people driving climate and social action receive the financial stability they need to do their best work.
This role supports both internal HOST staff and hosted partners, liaising across HR, Finance, and Community Support to deliver secure, compliant, and efficient payroll management. You will also help develop new systems and processes as HOST expands internationally, ensuring our operations remain smooth, transparent, and aligned with local legislation.
Core Responsibilities
1. Payroll Management
- Manage all aspects of monthly payroll for UK and international employees, contractors, and hosted partner staff.
- Prepare and process payroll changes (new hires, terminations, pay adjustments) in line with internal procedures.
- Ensure timely submission of payroll information to Finance and external providers.
- Reconcile payroll each month, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
- Reporting cadence: Monthly payroll cycle; quarterly summary to Operations Director.
2. Compliance and Record-Keeping
- Ensure full compliance with UK employment law, tax regulations, and international payroll requirements in collaboration with external providers.
- Maintain accurate and confidential employee and contractor records.
- Support statutory reporting, including PAYE, HMRC, and pension submissions.
- Liaise with HOST’s Finance Team on audits and compliance reviews.
Reporting cadence: Monthly compliance report; annual payroll compliance review.
3. System Management and Improvement
- Maintain and improve digital payroll systems, ensuring data accuracy and secure integration with Finance and HR tools.
- Support the development of HOSTHub payroll features and automation processes with the Tech Team.
- Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and strengthen reporting.
Reporting cadence: Quarterly system and process improvement review.
4. Contractor and International Payroll Support
- Coordinate with the Community Support and Finance Teams to process international contractor payments, ensuring correct deductions and documentation.
- Liaise with local payroll providers and Employer of Record (EoR) partners to ensure compliance in each jurisdiction.
- Track and report on cross-border payroll performance and issue resolution.
Reporting cadence: Monthly report; immediate escalation of compliance concerns.
5. HR and Staff Support
- Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from staff and contractors, providing clear and timely responses.
- Collaborate with the HR & Operations teams to ensure policies and processes reflect payroll updates and legislation.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes for staff and contractors.
Reporting cadence: Ongoing; monthly summary of staff queries and resolutions.
6. Risk and Confidentiality
- Identify potential payroll or compliance risks, escalating concerns to the Operations Director and Finance Manager.
- Ensure all payroll data and personal information are handled securely, in line with GDPR and HOST’s data protection policies.
Reporting cadence: Ongoing; quarterly inclusion in organisational risk report.
Key Relationships
Internal: Operations Director, Finance Manager, Accountant, Community Support Leads, HR & Payroll External Specialist, and Legal Lead.
External: Payroll providers, Employer of Record partners, and hosted partner representatives.
Performance Indicators
- 100% accuracy in payroll delivery and documentation.
- 100% on-time monthly payroll completion.
- All compliance and statutory submissions completed by deadline.
- 100% confidentiality maintained in payroll data handling.
- Measurable improvements in payroll efficiency and staff satisfaction.
Qualifications/Experience: Member of recognised payroll body e.g. CIPP/GPA
We believe in the power of people to do extraordinary things. Our mission is to host the world's change-makers, enabling climate and social action.
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At Croydon Community Energy, we bring community-owned renewable energy to Croydon - developing solar PV on community buildings and reinvesting the benefits locally to cut carbon and support communities.
Want to help turn rooftops into local power?
The role and its impact
This is a part-time CEO role providing hands-on leadership so CCE can deliver projects well, support volunteers, and build strong partnerships. Working with the Board, you will help move projects from early-stage development through to installation and reporting.
Key details
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Salary: £45,000 FTE pro rata (2 days/week = £18,000 per year)
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Hours: 2 days per week (flexible working pattern by agreement - evenings and weekends may be required)
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Contract: Fixed term for 12 months (with ambition to extend subject to funding)
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Location: Hybrid/home-based with regular presence in Croydon and occasional London travel
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Start date: 1 April 2026 (flexible)
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Reporting to: Chair of the Board (accountable to the Board of Directors)
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Contract basis: Self-employed contractor. You will manage your own tax and National Insurance and invoice CCE monthly.
What you'll be working on
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Deliver CCE's strategy and Board priorities, turning plans into clear actions, timelines and decisions.
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Coordinate the solar project pipeline with the Projects Director and delivery partners (from feasibility to commissioning and post-install monitoring).
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Oversee budgets, cashflow tracking and financial reporting with the Finance Director; keep risks visible and managed.
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Develop and deliver fundraising plans (grants, sponsorship, partnerships and, where relevant, community share offers).
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Enable good governance: board papers and updates, decisions logs, AGMs and member communications where relevant.
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Support and coordinate volunteers, fostering an inclusive, motivated culture and making it easy for people to contribute.
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Build relationships with key local stakeholders and represent CCE externally when needed.
This job is for you if...
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you are motivated by community energy, climate action and community benefit
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you can set direction, organise delivery and bring people with you (in paid or unpaid roles)
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you are confident planning and delivering projects, prioritising well and managing risks
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you can build trust with stakeholders across communities, funders, delivery partners and local government
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you are financially literate and comfortable with budgets and responsible spending decisions
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you can support good governance and work well with a Board or committee
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you communicate clearly, stay organised, and can work independently in a small organisation
It helps if you have...
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renewable energy and/or community solar project development experience
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fundraising, grant management and/or community share offer experience
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experience in co-operatives, social enterprises, charities, or volunteer-led organisations
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knowledge of Croydon and its communities, or experience working in a diverse urban borough
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experience in policy, advocacy or sector collaboration
If you do not meet every point, please still consider applying - we care about potential and values as well as experience.
Equal opportunities and accessibility
CCE is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from groups under-represented in the community energy sector.
If you are disabled (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) and meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. Please tell us what reasonable adjustments would help you take part. Information can be provided in alternative formats on request.
Funding for this role
CCE has been awarded £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver this role. The incoming CEO will help secure further funding to increase days worked and extend the role.
How to apply
Apply via CharityJob with:
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Your CV
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A cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining how you meet the essential criteria and why you want the role
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Closing date: Friday 27 February 2026 at 5pm
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Shortlisting: w/c 2 March 2026
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Interviews: w/c 9 March 2026 (online / in person in Croydon)
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Task: Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a short task in advance (questions shared ahead of time)
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Second stage (if required): w/c 16 March 2026
Data protection: We handle applicant data confidentially and retain it only as long as necessary.
Develop renewable energy projects and deliver energy education to empower our community.


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Right now, millions of people across the UK are living with financial insecurity. Parents are choosing between heating and food. People who fall ill find themselves unable to work and without support. Countless others lie awake at night worrying about bills they cannot pay. At Turn2us, we believe none of us should have to face these challenges alone - and we exist to change the systems that allow them to persist.
Turn2us is working towards a future where everyone in the UK has financial security so they can thrive. We combine direct support and innovative digital tools, such as our online Benefits Calculator and PIP Helper, with influencing, policy and systems change. Across our organisation, colleagues bring deep expertise, compassion and ambition, united by a shared belief that financial hardship is not a personal failing, but a systemic issue that can and must be changed.
The Income & External Affairs Directorate plays a critical role in making this vision a reality. Through relationship-led fundraising, commercial partnerships, communications, and policy and influencing work, the directorate ensures Turn2us has the resources, profile and voice needed to maximise our impact. It connects our work with the people, organisations and institutions that can help drive lasting change. While we have built strong momentum and significant partnerships in recent years, we know there is far more potential to realise.
As Director of Income & External Affairs, you will be a key member of our Leadership Team, working closely with colleagues across the charity and with our Board. You will lead the growth of sustainable income, develop powerful and values-led partnerships, strengthen our public voice, and help shape a policy and advocacy agenda grounded in the experiences of people facing financial hardship. You will also play a vital role in building trust, credibility and influence across sectors to help shift the systems that keep people locked in financial insecurity.
We are looking for an exceptional and values-driven leader with a strong track record in relationship-based income generation, partnerships and influence. This experience may come from the charity sector or a commercial environment. We are not seeking a specific career path or background; instead, we actively welcome applications from people who bring new perspectives, transferable skills and different ways of thinking. What matters most is a deep commitment to our purpose, a willingness to learn and the confidence to lead with curiosity and humility.
This role calls for persuasive leadership, emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust across diverse teams and stakeholders. You will thrive if you enjoy working collaboratively, sharing power and leading in a way that is inclusive, supportive and ambitious.
This is a genuinely exciting and critical role - for our staff, our partners, and most importantly, for the people we exist to serve. We are particularly keen to hear from people with lived experience of financial insecurity. If you share our values and feel inspired by our vision of a more just and financially secure society, we would love to hear from you.
To download a full copy of the candidate brief and learn more about the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button, where you will be redirected to the website of our recruitment partner, Tall Roots. Applications should include a CV and covering letter. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please email Mark Crowley at Tall Roots.
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Administration Officer - 14 hours per week – remote working.
Salary Scale £23,000 - £27,000 (pro rata)
A wonderful opportunity has arisen to join our small, passionate team. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who can commit to the Charitable Objectives of this Christian Charity. We are looking for a self‑motivated individual who is committed to the charitable objectives and Christian ethos of ICC. This role has direct responsibility for day-to-day administration of the ICC UK remote office, including general donor and office support, as well as managing and maintaining the ICC UK Storage Facility.
A desirable part of the role includes supporting financial administration and reporting tasks. Knowledge of financial systems like Xero or Sage, Direct Debit management and Gift Aid.
This is an exciting part-time role with a Charity caring for children and families with disabilities in China. International China Concern (ICC) has been established for over 30 years and the UK National Office is looking forward to our next phase of growth.
A Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) exists for the post-holder to be a practising Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Main Responsibilities:
Office & Administrative Operations
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Manage day‑to‑day office operations to ensure a welcoming, efficient, and well‑organised working environment.
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Oversee office supplies, equipment, stationery orders, and relationships with vendors.
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Maintain digital and physical filing systems, ensuring documents are stored securely and are easy to locate.
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Support onboarding and practical arrangements for new staff, volunteers, and interns.
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Point of contact and responsible for maintaining the ICC UK Storage Facility. (Currently situated in Newcastle upon Tyne)
Executive & Team Support
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Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and wider leadership team, including diary coordination, travel booking, meeting preparation, and expense processing.
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Assist in preparing board papers, agendas, minutes, and follow‑up actions for ICC UK Board and sub‑committee meetings.
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Support internal communication by ensuring timely circulation of updates, documents, and scheduled reminders.
Finance & Compliance Support
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Assist with routine finance administration, including invoice processing, receipts collation, card reconciliation, and liaising with the ICC UK finance team as needed.
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Maintain accurate records for compliance, audits, safeguarding training, and policy renewals.
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Support contract and lease administration (e.g., office lease, supplier agreements, insurance renewals).
Event & Travel Coordination
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Coordinate logistics for UK events, training days, team gatherings, and visits from international colleagues.
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Manage bookings, venue arrangements, hospitality, travel itineraries, and attendee communications.
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Support international travel preparation, including documentation, itinerary organisation, and expense tracking.
Communications & Public-Facing Support
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Serve as a friendly first point of contact for enquiries via email, phone, and the ICC UK office address.
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Assist with maintaining contact databases and ensuring GDPR‑compliant data handling.
Systems & Organisation
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Maintain shared calendars, organisational systems, and internal workflows to ensure alignment across the team.
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Help ensure consistency of templates, branding, and standard documents across ICC UK.
General Duties
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Uphold ICC’s mission, values, and commitment to hospitality, clarity, and servant‑hearted support.
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Undertake other reasonable administrative tasks as required to support the smooth running of ICC UK and its partnership with ICC International.
Deadline for applications: 16th March 2026
Reg Charity No 1164736
ICC acknowledges our duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children. As such we are committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice requirements. Training will be provided where needed to ensure ICC’s policies and procedures on Safeguarding are adhered to.
The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
The offer of a permanent contract of employment will be subject to references and a 6 month probation period.
Our Mission is to ensure every child with a disability in China is embraced by love, fueled by hope, and empowered with life-changing opportunities.

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We are recruiting for a new general manager post.
Our General Manager will be a key member of Different Planet Arts small staff team. Working closely with the Artistic Director and the Board of Trustees as part of the Senior Management Team, you will manage and organise operational support for Different Planet arts programme, ensuring we provide an excellent service to our participants, partners and audiences. This role is suitable for someone building a career in operations.
We are looking for someone who can maintain and provide the right systems and structures to enable others to lead and create our arts projects, and provide ongoing, efficient admin support. You will manage and be responsible for our systems and processes for financial administration, fundraising, governance procedures and processes, monitoring and keeping the Different Planet Arts office running day-to-day as an administrative hub. You will work closely with our treasurer (who is responsible for creating quarterly Management Accounts.)
This is an ideal role for someone with strong administrative or company management experience who wants to help shape the culture and infrastructure of our much loved award winning inclusive theatre company.
Please see the general manager job description and application forms enclosed
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The Organisation
Together We Learn is a charity registered in England and Wales, working in close partnership with Together We Learn Ethiopia, a registered NGO in Ethiopia. Operating as two distinct legal entities, the organisations work as sister charities with a shared mission and vision: to enable disadvantaged children to access high-quality education.
While Together We Learn in the UK leads fundraising, governance and international engagement, Together We Learn Ethiopia is responsible for implementing and delivering programmes on the ground.
Our approach focuses on improving both access to education and the quality of education systems, while supporting the wider wellbeing of students, families and communities. We work in partnership with state education systems to deliver sustainable, long-term impact.
By addressing educational needs both in and beyond the classroom, Together We Learn aims to create lasting change for children and communities across Ethiopia.
The Role
As CEO, you will lead the UK team of Together We Learn and work in close partnership with the Ethiopian team, providing guidance and support to enable them to deliver programmes to a high standard. You will provide overall leadership for the charity, with responsibility for fundraising and stakeholder engagement, oversight of programmes, and management of finance and operations.
The annual turnover of Together We Learn is £350,000, and you will be responsible for line managing two staff in the UK and occasional interns, as well as supporting our Ethiopian partner, who has 15 programme and 8 support staff working across two regional offices: Gondar in the Amhara region and Addis Ababa in the Oromia region. The charity is managed by an experienced board of 5 trustees who meet quarterly and provide ad hoc support in their professional areas of expertise.
The charity is in a stable position with funds secured for the current year and a fundraising plan in place for the year ahead. You will have a detailed handover to enable you to carry out the varied functions required by the role and will be supported in these by the Programmes Manager and Sponsorship Coordinator. You will report to the board on a quarterly basis.
Our current three-year strategy focuses on building the capacity of our Ethiopian partner so that they can take a greater role in leading the organisation. This runs through our approach in all aspects of our work, and specific targets have been identified to help us achieve this goal over the strategic period. You will have the opportunity to advance our strategy using your unique skills.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership
- Line manage the Programmes Manager, Sponsorship Coordinator and interns.
- Collaborate with the Ethiopia Country Director and the staff or Together We Learn-
- Ethiopia on programme delivery.
- Deliver the organisational strategy.
Deliver High Quality Programmes
- Monitor delivery of activity plans related to projects, sponsorship and school linking.
- Track programme finances against budgets.
- Support the UK staff in their programme roles.
Finance and Operations Management
- Steward Together We Learn’s finances, including reconciling accounts, managing the finance database and tracking performance against the forecast and fundraising plan.
- Due diligence checks on Ethiopian partner finances.
- Prepare annual accounts for examination and develop the annual report for Charity Commission submission.
- Governance duties and other finance admin.
Fundraising
- Reporting and applications to trusts and foundations.
- Stewardship of donors and fundraisers.
- Oversight of the annual online fundraising campaign.
Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
- Quarterly supporter newsletters.
- Posting regular updates on our social media platforms.
- Maintaining the website content, including blog updates and basic SEO management.
The job of a CEO is hard to define, especially in a small charity, so the list above covers the key areas but is not exhaustive, and other duties may be required.
Person Specification
This role requires someone with excellent time management and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have experience managing teams in a development or small charity environment, as well as significant experience managing finance systems, fundraising and having oversight of multiple programmes.
Essential Experience & Competencies
- Energetic and self-motivated individual who shares our mission.
- 3+ years of team leadership or experience in a senior management role directly responsible for staff and high-level reporting. Ability to provide positive, hands-on leadership to a small team of experienced and motivated individuals.
- 3+ years of financial management, including full-cost budgeting, tracking and reconciling finances, and reporting against forecasts and spending plans.
- 3+ years of proven experience in fundraising, a successful track record of securing and reporting on significant grants as well as maintaining positive funder relations.
- Experience working overseas in an international development or education context or working closely with overseas partners in the same sectors.
- A practical, collaborative and adaptable approach with good problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Strong and adaptable communication skills, both written and verbal, to support sensitive cross-cultural working and inspire funders and supporters.
- Fluency with MS Office programs, gmail and shared drives.
Desirable Experience & Competencies
- Lived experience of Ethiopia, or of a comparable context, such as the Horn of Africa or East Africa, or a strong personal or professional connection to Habesha or other African cultures.
- Degree or master’s in international development, or similar field of study.
- Office management experience.
- Project delivery or programme management experience, especially in a small charity, international development or education context.
- Experience reporting directly to board level.
- Experience increasing online engagement or driving new donor recruitment.
- Familiarity with a CRM system (e.g. Salesforce).
Equal Opportunities
We value the benefits of a diverse team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of the Ethiopian context, or from the African diaspora, for the knowledge and cultural insight they can bring to our work.
Flexible Working
Together We Learn operates a hybrid working style, where you will spend at least one day a week in the office. We find this regular face-to-face time beneficial as a small team, enabling positive collaboration, peer support and engagement with all areas of the organisation’s work. Other hours can be worked remotely or in the office according to individual preference.
You will be responsible for your own time management but must complete the majority of your work within office hours to ensure consistent management and collaboration with colleagues. This includes staff from our partner charity in Ethiopia (time zone GMT+3/ BST+2).
Ideally, we are looking for a candidate to work full-time; however we will consider an 80% part-time role or job share applications, for the right candidate. If you are applying for a job share, please clarify which responsibilities are best aligned with your abilities.
Please note that this post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check, and the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK.
Application Process
To apply for this role, please submit a cover letter and CV by midnight on 8 March 2026.
The cover letter should explain how your experience and skills meet the criteria required for the role.
First-stage interviews will be held online during the week commencing 16th March, with second-stage in-person interviews at our London office during the week commencing 23rd March.
Role to start date from 13th April 2026.
We regret that we are not able to provide feedback on applications that are not shortlisted for interview.
Use of AI
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We look forward to hearing from you!




