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Smart Works is seeking a Finance Officer with excellent communication and organisation skills, with an aptitude for learning new skills, to take on purchase ledger duties in our Finance Department.
Experience of finance is not a prerequisite – rather, we are looking for skills, aptitude and potential. A good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, confidence in navigating different IT software packages, and a high level of numeracy would be an advantage. You will be fully supported through in-house training and if you’re looking to start your career in finance, this is an ideal opportunity for you to learn about finance from the grassroots up.
We are looking for someone to start ASAP, so the turnaround can be fast - please see the job pack attached for full details and apply via our portal by 24th June 2025.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role requires someone with excellent administrative, organisational and financial management skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple workstreams with care and precision.
You will work closely with the Clinical Director, Board, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality therapeutic services, manage projects, support fundraising and communications, and ensure our facilities meet the needs of both clinicians and the community. The Centre Manager must be able to work independently and take initiative, whilst also being a collaborative member of a small team. As the face of the organisation, you will be based on-site and have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate with people from all walks of life.
Key Responsibilities are as follows:
Strategic Leadership: Work with the Directors and Advisory Board to support long-term planning and strategic development. Creatively implement systems and structures to maximise service delivery, productivity, and income.
Operations and Facilities Management: Oversee the booking and management of clinic and event rooms, maintain high standards of customer service for building users and visitors, liaise with contractors regarding building maintenance and manage the general upkeep of facilities to maintain a high standard of health and safety. Respond to issues in a timely manner and maintain relationships with building users.
Financial Management: Lead the financial management of the organisation, monitoring project budgets, invoices, licences and debtors. Chair a monthly finance subcommittee meeting and maintain an overview of the entire organisation’s cash flow and projection.
Governance: Act as the main point of contact for the board of directors and advisors. Prepare and attend monthly board meetings.
Programme and Event Delivery: Coordinate internal and public events including lectures, film screenings, and workshops - providing logistical and operational support including ticketing, promotions and managing event staff/volunteers.
Clinical Project Management: Lead operational delivery of funded projects including two subsidised psychotherapy schemes: tracking budgets, collating outcome measures, writing reports, managing timelines and liaising with clinicians and patients. This also includes managing referral pathways, responding to enquiries from patients, sharing referrals with clinicians, and line managing an administrator who supports these tasks.
Outreach Programme Management: Coordinate our multiple outreach programmes such as two Therapeutic Playgroups, one of which is for refugees and asylum seekers. This involves acting as the main point of contact for programme staff, reporting on their activities and progress to the board, and maintaining the operational frameworks necessary to allow the programmes to thrive.
HR: Manage all HR elements of the organisation including but not limited to: advertising and recruiting roles, drafting contracts, keeping an up to date log of internal policies, and handling any staff concerns with discretion and professionalism.
Development and Fundraising: Support grant research, writing, and application processes in collaboration with the Development Coordinator. You will be required to liaise with key funders and maintain records, reports, and track project outcomes.
Communications: Lead on internal and external communications, including newsletters, social media and website content.
Person Specification
Essential:
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Project management experience
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Competent in the Google Workspace
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Familiar with property management and health and safety
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Comfortable with spreadsheets and financial tracking
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Strong customer service and interpersonal communication
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Ability to work collaboratively, discreetly, and flexibly
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Interest in mental health, psychoanalysis or psychotherapy
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Experience in a clinical setting
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Fundraising or grant management experience
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Ability to liaise with people and patients who may be in vulnerable state
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Experience with IT, AV, and livestreaming tools
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Experience with reporting to and working with a board
Key info:
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Salary - £38,000-£45,000 per year pro rata.
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Responsible to - Clinical Director.
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Reports - Administrator (shared line management with Development Coordinator).
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Contracted hours - Up to 5 days a week on site, Monday-Friday, with the potential for one day remote work post-probation. A job share/part time is considered. Occasional evening and weekend work will be required when there are events.
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Pension - NEST scheme with 5% employer contribution.
For full details, please see the JD attached.
A centre for psychoanalysis and its applications in South London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
The Director of Membership Services provides strategic leadership for the Membership Services directorate and is therefore responsible for the development and implementation of all Imperial College Union strategy relating to Student Activities, Representation, Advice, Governance and Policy. The role ensure the delivery and resourcing of operating plans, policy and operating procedures to ensure that the Union delivers its strategic objectives across its Membership Services.
The successful candidate will ensure that the directorate develops and delivers impactful and inclusive services which champion and enhance the Student Experience at Imperial College. They will ensure that the Union values of integrity, inclusivity, and innovation guide the work of the directorate, and will develop and maintain excellent working relationships with internal, College and external stakeholders. They will also be a member of the Union’s Operational Management Group and Leadership Team, and as such will be responsible for the strategic development of the Union and ensuring that the Union works towards delivering its mission and aims.
This role requires strategic thinking, operational expertise, and the ability to build effective relationships. Candidates should have experience managing budgets, leading teams, and driving innovation within a membership or student-focused organisation. The ability to work collaboratively while delivering student-centred initiatives is key to success in this position.
Applications are encouraged from individuals with similar professional backgrounds who are passionate about creating an inclusive and engaging university experience. We welcome applicants who share our principles and are committed to fostering a welcoming and dynamic environment.
This role is open to consultants and secondments will be considered for the right candidate.
Please note this is a Fixed Term Maternity Cover role.
What you would be doing
- Strategic Management and Leadership
- Staff Management
- Financial Management
- Service Development and Delivery
- Health and Safety Management
- Ethical and Environmental Management
- Other duties, broadly in line with above key responsibilities
What we are looking for
- Appropriate experience of management and leadership of teams in a Students’ Union or similar environment
- Experience of managing multiple budgets
- Successfully building partnerships for the benefit or the reputation of an organisation
- Experience of working effectively in student or membership led environment
- A working knowledge of membership-led activities
- Ability to work in a complex environment with the skills to develop productive
relationships with a range of stakeholders
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full list of duties and responsibilities.
What we can offer you
Please note this role is with the Students’ Union. We’re a registered charity in our right, with our own governance, systems, processes, and objectives. However, we work extremely closely with Imperial College London, so you’ll also be joining a wider community of staff working within higher education. If you’ve never worked in a students’ union, or are unsure why it’s different, we encourage you to get in contact. It’s a brilliant place to work.
As an employee of Imperial College, you will be part of lively community and work in a friendly and relaxed environment. Our aim is to provide to all our employees an encouraging and relaxed working environment with an emphasis on personal development and work-life balance. Based on that we offer:
- flexible working hours
- generous pension scheme
- 25 days holiday (plus 6/7 extra days per year for College Christmas and Easter closures)
- bicycle loan scheme
- season ticket loan
- health benefits
- excellent professional development opportunities and many more.
More information can be found on the Imperial College Benefits page. Please see link on College website.
Further information
To apply for the role please complete the online application form.
We are running a characteristic anonymised application process for this recruitment as part of the College’s commitment to equal opportunities and eliminating discrimination. Applicants will be assigned an application reference number and applicants’ names will not be visible to recruiting managers until the interview stage. You will not be required to attach a CV. Please also refrain from including your name in your supporting statement.
Should you require any further details on the role please contact the People team (email on application site).
Closing date: 29 June 2025
Interviews expected to take place week commencing 7th July 2025.
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other racial minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented in our workforce. If there are any reasonable adjustments needed through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible.
As part of our commitment to sustainability, every role within Imperial College Union contributes to our environmental and social goals. This includes actively participating in initiatives to reduce waste, conserve energy, and promote eco-friendly practices within every department.
For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.
We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.
Brief role description:
The Director of Resources will ensure that the organisation has appropriate resources in place to deliver services to the charity’s various teams and will monitor/control that delivery. This role will help develop new opportunities, shared standards, services and best practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness, including the use of technology. It also focuses on strategic planning, resource management and risk oversight to support the smooth and effective operation of the organisation. The Director of Resources will be a member of the senior management team and will play a vital senior role in contributing to the overall leadership of FEC.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Please check the Charity website.
Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.
What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Monday 30 June 2025
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process
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We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children



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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to join the Chief Executives office. Your role is to provide high quality support to the Directors and by extension, the Senior Leadership Team
This role is not open to sponsorship.
Role Requirements
- Provide high level administrative support to the Directors.
- Exercise judgement in prioritisation, dealing with matters within own remit and / or referring them to the director as and when necessary, ensuring tact, discretion and courtesy at all times.
- Review incoming mail, prioritising, redirecting or responding to issues.
- Monitor the email inbox of the Director(s), responding where relevant and highlighting any urgent messages to Director.
- Draft, edit and format documents
- Arrange travel bookings / itineraries
- Communicate instructions and other messages to managers and staff clearly and promptly on behalf of the Director(s)
- Keep Emergency Procedures File up to date.
- Monitor team PDR dates, and keep Director(s) updated in this regard; schedule PDRs for Director’s direct reports.
- Effectively support meetings in terms of venue, accommodation, equipment, and refreshments.
- Attend team and other relevant meetings taking and producing minutes for distribution (as required);
- Liaise with Reception in relation to external visitors and ensure the smooth running of internal and external meetings and visits;
- Process expenses on behalf of the Director(s).
- Manage the Director’s corporate credit card and reconcile against monthly statements
- Assist the Director(s) with additional administrative/organisational tasks assigned at the discretion of the Director.
- Assist in the planning, execution and tracking of key projects. Coordinate project timelines, deliverables and resources to ensure successful completion within deadlines.
Interview Date: 1st Stage 23rd June, 2nd Stage 30th June
Terms and Conditions
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: A short walk from Goodge Street underground station
Salary: £27.47 - £32.97 an hour holiday pay
Type of contract: Temporary
Pattern of work: 3 days office based, 2 days at home
Are you an immediately available commercial minded accountant with strong analytical and Excel skills?
If so, then this interim Commercial Finance Manager is the right role for you.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and working with a wider finance function you will support the team in delivering effective and timely service to the wider organisation.
This prestigious art institution has two separate entities and your role as the Commercial Finance Manager will support both business areas.
Your day to day duties will include;
• Leading on financial planning, budget setting, and financial forecasts for all commercial activities across the various entities
• Aid strategic decisions by producing insightful financial analysis and reporting
• Working closely with department heads to evaluate commercial opportunities and improve profitability
• Review and report on revenue performance, cost control and KPI’s
• Monitor and report on KPIs, revenue performance, and cost control.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial efficiency
• Assist with the production of monthly management accounts and year end reports
The skills you will bring to your role as Commercial Finance Manager will include;
• Strong analytical and business partnering skills
• Strong track record in financial modelling
• Proven track record in delivering cost saving models
• Competency of working with Excel
This is a busy and fast paced organisation and if you are interested in applying for the position of Commercial Finance Manager please do so by sending your CV to [email protected]
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
St James’s Church seeks an energetic and dedicated individual to launch a new Changemaker Programme, for which seed funding has been secured. The idea behind the programme is that creative leadership is urgently needed in society today; and a matter for the soul too. The invitation is to be part of the change that such leadership can bring. The vision is that by 2035, 50 changemakers, aged between 22-34, will be innovating, inspiring, and creating other changemakers in society, rooted in the character, values and vision of St James’s Piccadilly. It is not growing church leaders but leaders in society, intentionally bringing together young leaders from its five programme strands: Social Justice, Arts and Heritage, Music, Environment, Business.
The Director role has responsibility for the promotion, implementation, sustainability of, and reporting for the Changemakers programme. The essential requirements are leadership of an organisation with an education, charitable or community setting; ideally to have extensive operational programme and line management experience within the education or charitable sector; evidence of strategic thinking and business planning; evidence of delivering and or managing the delivery of events.
St James’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
St James’s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+.
Role description and person specification can be downloaded at St James's website.
Please send full CV with a covering letter outlining your interest in the post and forward to Jane Gray, HR Advisor at St Jams's by midday Monday 16th June 2025 (Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an application form in due course.)
Initial interviews are planned for Tuesday 24th June.
If you are interested in having a conversation about the role (before 16th June 2025) this is by arrangement with David Hamilton-Peters at the Parish Office.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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My client is a charity dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through better education. This clear goal sees them work throughout the UK and overseas, partnering schools, leading on teacher training and support as well as devising innovative new techniques and programmes.
At present they are looking for some interim support between permanent hires to their Financial Controller position. Reporting into the Director of Finance, key responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring the highest standards of financial controls are met across the organisation and its subsidiaries.
- Supervising a team of 2, be responsible for the processing and reporting of financial accounting data for the organisation including cash flow management and statutory returns.
- Working with finance colleagues on information required for internal and external stakeholder reporting.
The successful candidate will be fully qualified with a strong background in technical accounting. Open to candidates from all industries, you will be very comfortable with statutory accounting and Excel.
This role has been assessed as inside of IR35. With flexible office working practices, there is an estimated need for this role to be onsite in the London office 2 days a week.
Associate Director – Investments
Salary: £80,000 - £89,000 + excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday, 2:1 pension (up to 12% employer contribution), plus many more
Location: Hybrid/London – with travel to the office 1-2 days per week
Did you know that there are at least 20m people in the UK in vulnerable financial circumstances, who are poorly served or unfairly excluded from mainstream financial services?
That’s nearly a third of all adults in the UK.
We are Fair4All Finance. We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services.
With additional dormant assets funding now secured, we're expanding our work – and we’re looking for two Associate Directors – Investment to help us deliver it.
The roles
These are brilliant opportunities to play a key part in transforming financial inclusion across the UK. As one of our Associate Directors specialising in Investments, you'll be a senior member of our Investment team, responsible for originating, executing and managing a growing portfolio of social investments.
You'll work with a range of mission-driven commercial lenders and community finance providers, helping to build sustainable, scalable solutions for underserved communities.
We’re hiring two roles at the same level with shared responsibilities across a number of exciting areas relating to our newly awarded Guarantee fund.
We’re looking for talented investment professionals who share our mission and bring strong commercial acumen, structured thinking, and the ability to manage end-to-end investment processes.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation, ensuring resources are strategically aligned with our goals to drive meaningful social impact
Key Responsibilities
· Lead origination, due diligence, structuring and execution of social investments into mission-aligned commercial lenders and community finance organisations
· Manage a portfolio of investments, including monitoring financial and social impact performance, reforecasting, and supporting investee governance
· Build and maintain strong relationships with mainstream banks, credit funds and aligned investors to crowd in commercial capital
· Play a leading role in shaping either our Guarantee Fund or our investment support for pilots and new products
· Contribute to strategic initiatives across the organisation, and support and mentor junior colleagues
· Represent Fair4All Finance at events, with stakeholders and in working groups
Essential experience & qualifications:
· Significant investment experience – this could be from social investment, banking, private equity or another relevant sector
· Strong financial modelling, commercial analysis and deal execution skills
· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement experience, especially with senior leaders
· Evidence of building collaborative partnerships and leading teams or projects
· A commitment to our mission and an understanding of the impact of financial exclusion
Desirable experience
· Experience investing in social fintechs, consumer credit or early-stage ventures
· Experience working with community finance providers (e.g. credit unions, CDFIs)
· Commercial fundraising or regulated fund management experience
· Familiarity with policy and systems-change initiatives, especially around financial inclusion
Person Profile
You’re will be a confident, thoughtful investment professional with a passion for purpose. You’re equally comfortable pitching to senior stakeholders and getting into the details of legal documents. You thrive in collaborative environments, bring a sense of ownership to your work, and want to use your skills to make a lasting difference.
Who are Fair4All Finance?
We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services.
Founded in 2019, we are funded from the Dormant Assets Scheme. The scheme is led by the financial industry and backed by the UK government. This makes it possible for money in dormant bank and building society accounts to be used to help good causes.
Our vision is of a society where the long-term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair and accessible financial sector.
Fair4All Finance is a Disability Confident Committed scheme member.
Fair4All Finance is a Disability Confident Committed member. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace and will offer an initial interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. You’ll be able to indicate this in your application.
Our Benefits include:
Financial Security:
· Pension (2:1 up to 12% employer contribution), group life assurance, critical illness, and income protection, family leave
Wellbeing:
· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, health & wellbeing resource hub (including an Employee Assistance Programme)
Personal & Professional Development:
· Individual discretionary Training budget
· Book Club – mission aligned, up to 4 per year
Fair4All Finance is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value different perspectives, experiences, and expertise, encouraging everyone to grow and contribute fully. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including age, gender identity, disability, marital status, race, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and socioeconomic status.
We ensure fair and equitable treatment for all team members and applicants and actively recruit from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates and promote flexible working for a healthy work-life balance.
To apply, submit your application via Applied by 5pm on Monday 7th July.
Please note that your application will be reviewed through a blind, unbiased process, so be sure to provide clear, specific examples in your responses. Your CV will only be reviewed at a later stage in the process.
Due to the nature of our work, and depending on the role, successful applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, which include employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. All checks will be role appropriate and your recruiter will confirm which checks are required. We manage our checks via TrustID.
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About Katherine Low Settlement
Katherine Low Settlement is a busy, local charity that has been serving Battersea and the wider Wandsworth community since 1924. We are dedicated to building stronger communities and enable people to challenge and find ways out of poverty and isolation.
We run a range of our own community services to support local older people and children, young people, and their families from refugee communities. We campaign for social change. We incubate and support other charities and social businesses to thrive. Each week we work with 30+ charities and community groups supporting more than 1,000 people.
We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic Operations Director to play a key role in shaping and supporting everything we do at Katherine Low Settlement. Sitting at the heart of our leadership team, this role is all about making sure our charity runs smoothly, sustainably, and with purpose — so we can keep making a difference in the lives of those who need us most.
Role Purpose
The Operations Director is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective running of all operational aspects of Katherine Low Settlement. This role oversees the day-to-day operational leadership of the charity, ensuring that its systems, processes, and teams are aligned with strategic objectives and compliant with relevant legislation.
This position will lead on programme delivery, financial management, human resources, IT infrastructure, risk and compliance, governance, and facilities management, ensuring that the organisation operates smoothly and sustainably. The post-holder will act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), embedding a strong safeguarding culture across the organisation, and also be responsible for policy development and culture and wellbeing.
As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Director of Operations will work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, funders, partners, and staff to drive organisational effectiveness and ensure that the charity can continue delivering high-impact work.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership & Organisational Strategy
- Provide strategic leadership for all operational functions, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s mission and strategic objectives.
- Develop and implement efficient systems, processes, and policies to improve operational effectiveness.
- Work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to ensure that the charity is resilient, agile, and positioned for sustainable growth.
- Oversee cross-departmental collaboration, ensuring that operations support and enhance programme delivery.
- Lead on operational planning, resource allocation, and impact measurement.
Programme Delivery & Impact
- Ensure all programmes and services are effectively designed, resourced, and evaluated to achieve the best outcomes.
- Lead on the development of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) frameworks to track programme impact and efficiency.
- Work with programme teams to ensure services are inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of beneficiaries.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks that could affect programme delivery.
Financial & Resource Management
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and management in partnership with the Finance Team and CEO.
- Ensure financial policies, processes, and controls are in place and adhered to.
- Work with the fundraising team to ensure grant and contract funding is effectively managed and reported.
- Ensure long-term financial sustainability through effective resource allocation and cost efficiency.
- Support the development of business models, funding strategies, and income diversification.
Safeguarding & Risk Management - Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- As the Designated Safeguarding Lead (a role delegated by the Chief Executive), ensure robust safeguarding policies, procedures, and practices are in place.
- Provide training and guidance to staff on safeguarding responsibilities and best practices.
- Oversee the Deputy Safeguarding Leads, acting as the main point of contact for safeguarding concerns from them, ensuring they are appropriately reported and addressed.
- Embed a strong safeguarding culture, ensuring that all programmes and services prioritise the safety and wellbeing of beneficiaries.
Human Resources, People Management & Wellbeing
- Lead the HR function, ensuring best practices in recruitment, retention, staff development, and performance management.
- Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), embedding a culture of fairness and opportunity for all.
- Develop and implement HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment law and best practice.
- Promote staff wellbeing, fostering a positive and supportive working environment.
- Line manage operational staff, providing leadership, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
IT Infrastructure, Systems & Data Management
- Oversee the organisation’s IT strategy, ensuring systems and processes are secure, efficient, and fit for purpose.
- Lead on the implementation and management of Salesforce (or another complex CRM system), ensuring data integrity and effective reporting.
- Ensure cybersecurity, data protection, and GDPR compliance, embedding best practices across the organisation.
- Identify and implement digital solutions to enhance operational effectiveness.
Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and ethical standards, including charity governance, employment law, and safeguarding.
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees, providing reports and operational insights to support decision-making.
- Develop and maintain an effective risk management framework, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated.
- Oversee all policy development, ensuring policies are up to date, legally compliant, and well-embedded across the organisation.
Facilities & Office Management
- Oversee the management of charity premises, assets, and office operations.
- Ensure facilities are safe, secure, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
- Lead on business continuity planning and disaster recovery strategies.
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
- Proven experience in a senior operational leadership role, ideally within the charity or non-profit sector.
- Strong understanding of programme management, financial oversight, HR, IT, and governance.
- Demonstrable experience of managing budgets using complex Excel spreadsheets.
- Experience with Salesforce or another complex CRM system, including implementation, reporting, and data management.
- Demonstrable experience in people management, of multi-level and departmental teams, with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding best practices, with experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Strong policy development and implementation skills, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency.
- Experience in culture and wellbeing initiatives, fostering a positive workplace environment.
- Experience working with Boards of Trustees and governance structures.
- Excellent risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with proven experience of building relationships with funders, partners, and regulatory bodies.
Desirable Experience & Skills
- Experience in charity fundraising operations.
- Knowledge of GDPR, data protection, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Understanding of health and safety, facilities management.
Personal Attributes
- A strategic thinker who can balance day-to-day operations with long-term vision.
- A collaborative leader who values teamwork and inclusivity.
- A proactive problem solver, able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- A strong commitment to the values and mission of the Katherine Low Settlement.
Further Information
·Katherine Low Settlement is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
·All offers to work at Katherine Low Settlement are subject to satisfactory references, which is standard KLS policy applicable to all roles. KLS also ask for an enhanced DBS (formerly known as CRB) check
·You will adhere to matters of confidentiality concerning this role and the KLS team
The above job description reflects the position at the time of writing; it is not intended to be a task list but indicates the general level of work involved. It is expected that duties will be reviewed and revised as required.
We work to reduce poverty and isolation and bring the community together.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER
Deputy Director - Work
- Permanent
- Salary £71,729 per annum
- Full time
- Flexible working options will be supported.
- Central London Office and Hybrid working
We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.
About the role
The Centre for Ageing Better is looking for a talented Deputy Director to lead on work, retirement and transitions. Overseeing a programme of research, policy development, influencing activity and a growing employer network you will be leading our work to ensure equitable access to decent work for those aged 50+.
We are looking for someone with a good understanding of the UK labour market policy and the implications and opportunities for those aged 50+. You will be skilled at developing strategy and leading a multi-disciplinary team to translate it into an impactful programme of work. You will be comfortable working externally to build relationships and make the case for change to policy makers, potential funders and in the media, and you will bring research expertise and experience of developing and delivering research projects using a variety of methods.
It’s an exciting time to join us and as a member of our senior management team you will help shape our organisation over the next few years, support our fundraising and business development activity, and lead cross-organisational networks and activity.
How we work is as important as what we do – you will be a collaborative and empowering leader, committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and able to support and inspire a high performing team to help achieve our ambitions.
If that sounds like you and you are up for the challenge then we’d love to hear from you.
About us
The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund and part of the government’s What Works Network
Everyone has the right to a good life as they get older and our whole society benefits when people are able to age well. But far too many people face huge barriers, and as a result are living in bad housing, dealing with poverty and poor health and made to feel invisible in their communities and society.
The Centre for Ageing Better is pioneering ways to make ageing better a reality for everyone. Its key areas of work include challenging ageism and building a nationwide Age-friendly Movement, creating Age-friendly Employment and Age-friendly Homes.
We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve. A workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, and Disabled people.
We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.
To Apply
To apply please follow the link to complete an application form and Equality and Diversity form. Please address in your supporting statement how you meet the person specification for the role as fully as possible to demonstrate why you should be shortlisted for interview for this post.
Failure to do so will result in your application being automatically rejected.
The closing date for this role is midday 16th June with in-person interviews on 24th June.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Giving is integral to every church. Whether this is time, money, spiritual gifts, practical skills or other resources. Being generous with all that God has given us is Biblical, is a key Spiritual practice and is an essential factor in growing healthy churches. As a diocese we are seeking to promote a culture of generosity to further the good work already happening in our churches.
We are looking for someone who is able to encourage others in the important relationship between generous giving and mission and can help churches across the Diocese to develop and demonstrate a culture of generosity and how to align their resources with the Diocese’s vision and mission of their church.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Generous Giving Enabler are:
The post holder will work closely with the Discipleship and Mission team, Director of Finance, clergy and lay leaders to develop and implement a comprehensive Giving Strategy which
- encourages confident teaching and preaching on Christian generosity and giving and supports our churches in developing their congregational giving.
- communicates the positive impact and practical costs of providing mission and ministry across the diocese, and the way in which this is funded through the parish share
- support parishes in accessing other sources of funding, including charitable funding and legacy giving and by providing access to training and resources.
- makes effective use of statistical information on parish giving and finance, and trends in diocesan and national giving
What we are looking for in a Generous Giving Enabler:
To fulfil this crucial role, you must have a committed Christian faith and be passionate about helping Christians understand and live out the call to be generous. Public speaking skills and the ability to lead training courses are also essential as is the ability to understand Church finances and familiarity with fundraising and income generation.
It is an Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9 part 1 of the Equality Act 2010) of this post to have a committed Christian faith” as this role requires personal experience and knowledge of Christian Spirituality.
For further information, and to apply, please see the job description or visit our website using the link below
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Population Matters – Director of Fundraising and Engagement
Location: Home-based with occasional travel (and a regular presence in the office).
Salary: £70k per annum, reviewed annually.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
Population Matters, the organisation shining a light on the impact our growing population is having on us and nature, is seeking a Director of Fundraising and Engagement to lead and inspire a passionate team towards achieving a global funding model that is diverse, sustainable and pioneering by 2030.
Population Matters is a small yet ambitious global organisation with a vision of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainability with nature and each other. With Sir David Attenborough as a patron, the charity works to campaign, inform, undertake research and do all they can to encourage an open fair-minded and constructive debate about population to achieve a better future for people and the planet. They aim to create a wave of public awareness and corresponding policy action on a growing population and unsustainable consumption.
This is an exciting time to join the organisation with a revised vision, mission and values, in conjunction with a new global strategy for 2025-2030 launched earlier in the year.
The role of Director of Fundraising and Engagement will play a pivotal part in bringing the organisation’s five new strategic goals to life through targeted fundraising work made possible through strong relationship management, influential fundraising and engagement activity and effective partnership building with key stakeholders and donors. Using a test and learn approach, you will develop a diverse range of donors, allies and influencers who care about the planet and who will support and amplify the charity’s work. The role will also be responsible for exploring global funding opportunities around the creation of new regional hubs and ensuring that Population Matters’ fundraising is supported by clear, compelling, positive, targeted communications.
The role will also sit on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), working collaboratively with the CEO and other Directors to ensure the organisation delivers impact across its strategic goals.
The successful candidate will have a strong track record in successfully developing and implementing fundraising strategies or plans, including leading a high performing team, as well as experience of securing funding from international sources or experience working in an international/global context. You will also have demonstratable success in developing and/or delivering an individual giving or legacy programme as well as a philanthropy or grant-seeking function.
You will have strong relationship building skills with major donors and individual supporters, able to align their giving needs with Population Matters’ work. Excellent communication skills will be combined with a resilient and optimistic approach and the ability to work independently with professional drive. Finally you will be passionate about the vision and mission of Population Matters.
Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 7th July, 9.00 am.
Associate Director Commercial
Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 + excellent benefits, including 27 days holiday, 2:1 pension (up to 12% employer contribution), plus many more
Location: London/Hybrid with at least one day per month in the office
Did you know that there are at least 20m people in the UK in vulnerable financial circumstances, who are poorly served or unfairly excluded from mainstream financial services?
That’s nearly a third of all adults in the UK.
We are Fair4All Finance. We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services.
We are continuing our work following our latest round of funding, and as a result we are now seeking an Associate Director to join our Commercial team.
As an Associate Director in our Commercial team, you’ll help lead the development, testing, and scaling of innovative financial products and services through strategic partnerships. Working at the intersection of commercial contracting, product development, and social impact, you’ll drive key initiatives to transform access to credit, insurance, and savings across the UK.
You will know your way around a contract and be adept at negotiating terms. You will also know how to dig through the ‘noise’ of a proposal to get to the real information, whilst ensuring you mitigate risk for the organisation on the schemes & pilots that you do progress.
You'll be joining a purpose-driven, high-performing team committed to long-term systemic change. If you're a commercially astute professional with a passion for improving financial inclusion, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organisation, ensuring resources are strategically aligned with our goals to drive meaningful social impact
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead commercial lifecycle for new product pilots – from opportunity development and partner engagement through to contracting, testing, and evaluation.
· Identify and engage mainstream and mission-aligned financial providers to co-design, pilot, and scale new propositions.
· Run transparent competitive processes, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to ensure clarity, value for money and impact.
· Oversee delivery and evaluation of pilot projects, ensuring robust data capture, impact measurement and evidence-based decision making.
· Design and structure long-term financial instruments (e.g. subsidies, guarantees) to enable sustainable scale-up of successful propositions.
· Work closely with our Propositions and Investment teams to structure deals and build investment cases for propositions.
· Represent Fair4All Finance externally with C-suite stakeholders, financial providers, and at sector events.
· Ensure sound financial and contract management; contribute to investment committee papers and internal reporting.
· Support internal knowledge sharing, deputise for senior leaders, and contribute to building a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
Essential experience and qualifications:
· Proven track record in developing and delivering commercial partnerships, ideally involving financial products or services.
· Expertise in commercial negotiations, procurement, contract management, and structuring financial arrangements.
· Familiarity with consumer-facing financial services and their delivery models.
· Strong stakeholder management, with experience operating in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
· Experience working alongside investment teams on capital deployment or investment structures.
· High level of numeracy and ability to build and present commercial business cases.
· Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
· Detail-oriented with strong organisational and project management skills.
· A collaborative team player with self-starter mentality and the flexibility to adapt in a dynamic environment.
Desirable experience
· Experience working in or with the public sector or civil service.
· Understanding of public procurement, subsidy control, and assessing economic/social value.
· Experience working with or supporting social purpose organisations or financial inclusion initiatives.
Person Profile
· Passionate about financial inclusion and committed to creating long-term social impact.
· Able to create partnerships and commercial structures that deliver value for all parties – customers, providers, and society.
· Comfortable working at both strategic and detailed levels, with a willingness to roll up your sleeves in a small, agile team.
· Values working with diverse stakeholders and across teams to co-create solutions.
· Adept at using data and insight to inform decisions, measure success and adapt for impact.
· Thrives in ambiguity and is able to flex priorities as new opportunities or challenges emerge.
· Confident engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally
Who are Fair4All Finance?
We are a not-for-profit organisation working with Financial Services providers to improve the financial wellbeing of people in vulnerable circumstances by increasing access to fair, affordable and appropriate financial products and services.
Founded in 2019, we are funded from the Dormant Assets Scheme. The scheme is led by the financial industry and backed by the UK government. This makes it possible for money in dormant bank and building society accounts to be used to help good causes.
Our vision is of a society where the long-term financial wellbeing of all people is supported by a fair and accessible financial sector.
Fair4All Finance is a Disability Confident Committed scheme member.
Fair4All Finance is a Disability Confident Committed member. We’re committed to an inclusive workplace and will offer an initial interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. You’ll be able to indicate this in your application.
Our Benefits include:
Financial Security:
· Pension (2:1 up to 12% employer contribution), group life assurance, critical illness, and income protection, family leave
Wellbeing:
· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, agile working, health cash plan, health & wellbeing resource hub (including an Employee Assistance Programme)
Personal & Professional Development:
· Individual discretionary Training budget
· Book Club – mission aligned, up to 4 per year
Fair4All Finance is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value different perspectives, experiences, and expertise, encouraging everyone to grow and contribute fully. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, including age, gender identity, disability, marital status, race, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and socioeconomic status.
We ensure fair and equitable treatment for all team members and applicants and actively recruit from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to making reasonable adjustments to support candidates and promote flexible working for a healthy work-life balance.
To apply, submit your application via Applied by 5pm on Friday 4th July.
Please note that your application will be reviewed through a blind, unbiased process, so be sure to provide clear, specific examples in your responses. Your CV will only be reviewed at a later stage in the process.
Due to the nature of our work, and depending on the role, successful applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment checks, which include employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. All checks will be role appropriate and your recruiter will confirm which checks are required. We manage our checks via TrustID
East End Homes are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Financial Controller. East End Homes, is a locally based and community-led housing association in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. This year East End Homes is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In 2005 residents of five estates across Tower Hamlets voted for their homes and communities to be transferred to the newly established social landlord. Today, its 120-strong team manages over 3,900 homes with local offices in each neighbourhood.
The newly created Financial Controller position offers a rare opportunity for a technically strong, ambitious, and commercially aware finance professional to play a key role in reshaping East End’s finance function and influencing decision-making at a senior level. The Financial Controller will be a member of the Senior Management Team and this role is seen as a natural stepping stone toward Finance Director level within the sector.
The Role:
- Work closely with the Finance Director and Executive Team to support strategic planning and organisational transformation.
- Oversee the development and delivery of Eastend Homes’ long-term financial plans, annual budgets, and business modelling (including BRIXX).
- Deliver and embed a proactive finance business partnering approach across the organisation, influencing decision-making and performance management.
- Drive improvements to financial reporting, insight, and analysis, delivering value across the organisation.
- Coordinate the production of our financial plans and reports including monthly management accounts, the annual statutory accounts, forecasts and the budget.
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring sound internal controls, process improvement, and compliance with relevant regulations (FRS102, SORP, RSH).
- Manage cash flow forecasting, covenant compliance, and other treasury responsibilities, with support available for professional treasury qualifications if desired.
- Play a leading role in mentoring, developing, and embedding a high-performing, collaborative finance team (c.3–4 staff).
- Actively contribute to the Senior Management Team and support wider change initiatives across the business.
The Organisation:
East End Homes has made significant progress in stabilising its operations and strengthening its governance. With the appointment of a highly experienced new CEO and completion of key commitments to the Regulator of Social Housing, the organisation is now focused on long-term sustainability, performance improvement, and resident impact. The recent appointment of an Interim FD has brought further structure and capability to the finance function, and this Financial Controller hire will be a cornerstone of building a modern, resilient, and insight-led finance team.
Person Specification – Essential:
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA).
- Strong technical knowledge of financial and statutory reporting including FRS102 and Housing SORP.
- Demonstrable experience in social housing finance including business planning, management accounting and regulatory compliance.
- Experience of delivering improvements in management reporting, financial controls, and/or business partnering.
- A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of engaging with and challenging senior stakeholders.
- Digitally confident with strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial planning tools (e.g., BRIXX).
- Forward-thinking and inquisitive, with a continuous improvement mindset and strong problem-solving ability.
- Experience of coaching or leading teams and ability to develop others.
This role will be based at East End Homes’ head office in Tower Hamlets, with travel between estate-based local offices as required. The closing date for applications is 6th July with interviews taking place week commencing 21st July (first stage) and final interviews scheduled for week commencing 28th July.
Applications will be reviewed continuously before the closing date. Please apply via our exclusive search partner Robertson Bell.