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Head of Finance and Operations
We are seeking an experienced finance and operations professional to provide strategic leadership within a growing environmental charity.
Salary: £60,000 FTE, £48,000 actual
Location: Home-based, UK, with some travel to London and occasional UK travel
Hours: 28 hours per week, four days
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 4 October
Interviews: First round on 13 & 14 October; Second round 16 October
About the role
This is a broad and influential senior leadership role covering finance, governance, operations, people and organisational development.
Working closely with the Executive Director, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, you will ensure the charity has the financial insight, effective systems and strong infrastructure needed to deliver its ambitions. You will also deputise for the Executive Director occasionally and provide line management for support functions.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading financial operations, controls, budgeting, cash flow forecasting and management reporting
- Producing statutory accounts and managing the annual audit
- Monitoring restricted, designated and unrestricted funds
- Supporting the Board and Finance Committee with clear reporting, papers and effective governance
- Overseeing organisational risk, compliance, data protection, cyber security, insurance and business continuity
- Improving HR, IT, CRM, digital and operational systems
- Leading the responsible adoption of digital tools, automation and AI
- Coordinating organisational workplans and monitoring delivery against strategic priorities
- Overseeing recruitment, onboarding, employment processes and staff development
- Supporting an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing remote working culture
About you
You will be a qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or AAT accountant with at least seven years’ experience in finance and operations management, ideally within a charity or similarly values-led organisation.
You will also bring:
- Experience across HR, IT, risk, data protection and health and safety
- Strong financial planning, reporting and analytical skills
- Knowledge of accounting software, spreadsheets and CRM systems
- Experience managing and developing people
- Strategic thinking and proven project management skills
- Confidence working with trustees and producing board-level reports
- An understanding of how organisational systems support small, remote teams
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative, self-directed approach
Knowledge of charity governance, philanthropy, Salesforce, Xero or digital transformation would be advantageous. An interest in environmental issues and improving the planet for future generations is also welcomed.
About the organisation
You will join a UK environmental charity working to strengthen philanthropy and increase its impact in response to the climate and nature emergency.
The organisation supports a significant network of funders, advisers and fundraisers by sharing research and expertise, building relationships and encouraging greater investment in environmental causes.
It is a fully remote organisation with a culture founded on kindness, trust, inclusion and mutual respect. Benefits include flexible working, a 7% employer pension contribution, learning and development opportunities, and additional discretionary closure between Christmas and New Year.
Applications are encouraged from people who may not meet every element of the person specification. Adjustments can be made to support an accessible and inclusive recruitment process.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Finance Director, Director of Finance and Operations, Head of Finance, Head of Operations, Chief Operating Officer, Charity Finance Director, Head of Resources or Director of Resources.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, NFP People.
Job Title: Community Engagement Officer – North
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week, plus pension and benefits
Salary: £30,300 per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location: Homebased with regular travel across the North
The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on communities supporting their local CCT church with funds, events, inspiring interpretation, visitor services and preventive conservation. The Local Community Officer will engage and support communities and volunteers to care for 20 historic churches across the North, (Cumbria, Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester – North, West Yorkshire) ensuring each site achieves agreed standards.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Friday 16th October 2026.
The interviews will take place in York on Wednesday 28th October 2026. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing. If your application is successful and you are invited to interview, you will receive an email asking you to complete a series of activities, these need to be completed at least 2 days before your interview.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.