Finance and operations manager jobs

Kijana Kwanza (Young People First) is a grassroots charity supporting vulnerable children and young people in Moshi, Tanzania. We are seeking a part-time Finance Manager to lead our UK financial management and strengthen oversight across our UK and Tanzania operations.

This is a pivotal role at an exciting stage of growth, ensuring strong financial governance, donor accountability, and sustainable systems across a multi-country organisation.

Role Overview
You will oversee UK financial operations, compliance and reporting, while supporting robust financial oversight of our Tanzanian partner organisation. The role combines hands-on financial management with strategic input, governance support, and system strengthening.

We are looking for someone who:
• Is a qualified accountant (or equivalent experience)
• Has strong experience in charity finance and SORP
• Can produce clear, insightful management accounts
• Understands restricted funding and donor compliance
• Is comfortable working remotely and collaboratively across cultures
• Brings integrity, attention to detail, and a solutions-focused approach

Experience in international development, multi-currency accounting, and the use of accounting software such as Xero, along with donor CRMs (in particular Beacon), is desirable.

MumsAid is an award winning, growing charity with a track record of delivering innovative support to mothers. Following our successful application to the Propel fund, we are recruiting an Operations & Programmes Manager to lead delivery of a new long term systems change programme whilst providing operational leadership across the organisation. You will be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, working closely with our CEO to drive project delivery and strengthen our operational foundations as we grow.

This senior role combines two key responsibilities. You will lead our new Systems Change programme for young mothers, mobilising and delivering a long term initiative that shares our best practice model with partners and influences policy and practice across the perinatal mental health sector. You will also provide operational leadership across MumsAid, managing governance, IT systems, data management, finance, monitoring and evaluation, and organisational coordination. This requires exceptional organisational skills, strategic thinking, emotional intelligence and a deep commitment to equity and co production. You'll need substantial project management experience in the voluntary and community sector, proven operational management expertise, strong systems and data management skills, and the ability to represent MumsAid confidently in multi agency spaces.

We offer a values driven, supportive working environment with hybrid flexibility, professional development opportunities, a pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), and health benefits. This is a chance to help create lasting, systemic change in maternal mental health support.

We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from candidates belonging to underrepresented groups.

Hybrid or remote (London / Belfast / Edinburgh / Cardiff)

£51,441 (London based) or £46,669 (non-London based) FTE + excellent benefits

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is seeking a Membership Operations Manager to coordinate high‑quality membership processes, ensuring accurate membership data and subscription collections and support operational improvements.

Who we are

The RCSLT is the professional body for speech and language therapists across the UK. The RCSLT has over 24,000 members and employs around 70 staff predominately based in a London office. The RCSLT also has offices in Belfast, Edinburgh, and Cardiff.

Our mission is to improve the lives of people with communication and swallowing needs by facilitating and promoting research, producing guidance, holding events, and influencing government. We aim to promote better education and training for speech and language therapists and provide information to our members and the public about speech and language therapy.

The role

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Membership Operations Manager to play a key role in delivering an excellent member experience and supporting organisational sustainability.

Reporting to the Head of Membership, this role is central to ensuring high-quality membership operations, including accurate data management, subscription collection, and continuous process improvement. Working collaboratively across Finance, Digital, Content, and Communications, the postholder will help maintain smooth day-to-day operations while contributing valuable operational insight to future planning and development.

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate will be an experienced and highly organised operations professional with a strong background in membership or customer operations, ideally within a complex or high-volume environment. The successful candidate will bring a deep understanding of CRM systems (preferably Salesforce), payment processes, operational governance and data protection/GDPR, alongside proven experience of improving systems, workflows and cyclical operational processes.

With strong analytical skills, attention to detail and confidence using digital tools, they will be able to interpret data, identify opportunities for improvement and manage priorities effectively. A collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach is essential, along with a clear commitment to excellent member experience, equality and diversity and the charitable aims of the RCSLT.

Please see the job brochure with more information regarding the required experience and skillset needed for this role.

What we can offer you

• A competitive starting salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Excellent staff training and development opportunities
• Supportive and flexible working environment including, hybrid working arrangements
• Generous Pension scheme
• Life insurance cover
• Season Ticket Loan scheme
• Eye care voucher scheme
• Family-friendly employer including enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and more!

How to apply

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, or for more details about the role, please contact the HR Team by email.

For more information and details of how to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

Closing date: 9.00am on Tuesday, 5 May 2026.

Interview date: w/c 11 May 2026 (Teams). 

There will be a task to complete as part of the interview process, which will be sent to you in advance.

Please note, we can only accept applications from those who have working rights in the UK, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role.

We are committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. All applications are handled with strict confidentiality to protect your privacy and encourage openness throughout the process.

The RCSLT is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. We aim to embed equity, diversity, and belonging practices throughout our recruitment and selection procedures. We strive to ensure everyone is valued equally for their contribution, experience, knowledge, and skills. We welcome applications from candidates of all different backgrounds.

The Head of Operations is a key senior leadership role at the heart of HTL Church.

As Head of Operations, you will take ownership of how the church runs day-to-day – ensuring that our people, systems, buildings, and processes operate smoothly, sustainably, and with excellence as we pursue our mission and vision.

You will be part of the Senior Leadership Team, line managed by the Vicar and working with the staff team to shape and support the operational life of the church, creating the environment in which our ministries, services, and communities can flourish and grow.

The role is both relational and organisational, requiring strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to develop and implement effective systems and processes. It is a broad and varied role, involving close collaboration with staff, volunteers, and external partners.

Employment Type: Full time
Location: Remote · Multiple locationsIreland · UK
Salary: £62,000 - £72,000 (GBP)25 days holiday plus other benefits.
Seniority: Senior
Closing date: 9:00am, 4th May

About GLAN

GLAN is an independent non-profit organisation made up of lawyers, investigators and campaigners. We pursue legal action against powerful actors involved in serious human rights violations and environmental harms, working across borders with international and local grassroots organisations. 

Our vision is justice across borders.

We are a fully remote team - our committed colleagues are spread across multiple countries, and we have offices in Ireland and the UK.

We currently work across three key focus areas: 

• Accountability for Atrocity Crimes
• Environment and Climate Litigation
• Abuses in Value Chains

About the role

The Chief Operating Officer at GLAN will play a crucial role in steering the team in the successful implementation of the charity’s organisational strategy, and will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day smooth running of the organisation – in order to build a sustainable, compliant, resilient and well-governed organisation.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for an experienced leader with a proven track-record of delivering financial oversight and overseeing complex budgets and projects to completion in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone who possesses excellent people skills, who is emotionally intelligent and can guide a dynamic team remotely.

The Chief Operating Officer will be responsible for the delivery of core services and will manage a core team of staff to deliver Finance, HR, Fundraising, Communications and Governance.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in a similar role, with in depth understanding of how charitable, purpose driven organisations operate. You must have excellent leadership skills, a solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics, financial planning and budgeting skills, and an advanced understanding of business planning, budget and project management.

Key Responsibilities

Senior Leadership

• Lead the Senior Leadership team in the implementation of our revised organisational strategy 2027-2030.
• Ensure organisation-wide financial oversight and operational business planning.
• Provide guidance and support to GLAN’s team.
• Deputise for the CEO when necessary and take ownership of high-level decision-making.

Operational oversight

• Maintain operational oversight so that legal, advocacy, funding and finance align with GLAN’s organisational strategy.
• Oversee and facilitate the flow of information between the legal and operational teams so that our legal case works aligns with finances, commitments to funders, team capacity, and communications plans.
• Ensure that systems enable on-going monitoring of expenditure so that fundraising and finance are aware of gaps/underspends.
• Help ensure cases/teams are sufficiently resourced in terms of staff capacity.
• Ensure joined up working, and provide strategic guidance when challenges arise.

People and culture

• Provide strong leadership to ensure a professional and healthy working culture.
• Build on GLAN’s existing commitments to a working culture that is in line with our values, overseeing team-wide consistency to HR line-management, 1:1’s, annual 360 reviews and performance.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development and staff feedback.
• Ensure policies on anti-racism, equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are embedded in how we work.
• Support the embedding of GLAN’s values across GLAN’s work.
• Oversee relationship and dialogue between GLAN’s SLT and Trade Union representatives.

Governance and Board relationships

• Lead on ensuring that GLAN is compliant with our legal, regulatory, health & safety, data protection / GDPR and employment law obligations.
• Ensure we have all necessary policies in place and take the lead on coordinating the establishment and review of existing and further policies. Oversee the regular review of GLAN’s risk management frameworks and our risk register.
• Oversee GLAN’s governance structures (internal reporting, Board meetings etc.), ensuring decisions are well informed and documented.

Financial oversight

• Oversee financial operations: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, expenditure controls, financial reporting, payroll.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements and donor / funder financial reporting obligations.
• Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks, and financial service providers.
• Ensure best practices are followed and financial risk is identified and managed appropriately.

Operations

• Ensure the smooth running of IT, data protection, office management. Managing relationships with our external providers.

Person Specification

Essential

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in senior leadership roles, delivering successful organisational financial oversight- with expertise in business planning and complex project management.
• Demonstrable experience of high-level budgeting, forecasting, auditing, proven accountability for ensuring financial sustainability and compliance.
• Minimum of 10 year’s line management experience.
• Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills, able to bridge between high-level strategy and operational detail.
• Sound judgement, risk-management and governance experience; familiarity with compliance, data protection / GDPR, employment law etc.
• Exceptionally organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present complex operational, financial or legal information clearly.
• Strong collaborative approach, ability to work across teams, offer guidance to other senior level staff, and clear people management skills.
• Expertise in ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, particularly in the charity sector.
• Understanding of UK charity law and governance, including experience with Board of Trustees.
• Aptitude in decision making and problem solving, and confidence in providing guidance to boards and CEO.
• Warm, people-centred and positive approach.
• Emotionally intelligent, able to self-reflect, be honest and conduct open conversations with sensitivity.
• Solution-orientated, able to anticipate and resolve challenges.
• Strong alignment with GLAN’s values and our mission.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and committed to GLAN’s ongoing anti-racist learning and practice.
• Commitment to developing an organisational culture in which our team thrives and we can achieve meaningful impact in our work.
• Ability to handle difficult situations and handle confidential information.
• Ability to balance GLAN’s operational priorities with our values.

Desirable

• Experience of operating in non-profit / mission-driven / legal organisations.
• Previous experience working in a human rights or environmental protection focussed setting.
• Legal or compliance experience.
• Experience of change management and scaling teams or systems.
• Experience of hybrid / remote team leadership .
• Experience of supporting culture building.
• Experience of working to decolonial commitments.
• Experience of delivering organisational change programmes.
• Legal or compliance experience.
• Experience of change management and scaling teams or systems.
• Experience of hybrid / remote team leadership 
• Commitment to equity, learning and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of HR practices and employment law.
• Fundraising experience.
• Accountancy qualification, Leadership or management qualifications, Project management qualifications e.g. Prince2

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of the issues that GLAN works on. We strongly encourage applications from disabled candidates, older candidates, and Black and racially minoritised candidates, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation. We use an anonymised recruitment process to ensure fairness. Each applicant will be individually assessed against the essential criteria regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or belief. We will use positive action on the basis of race and/or disability in case of a tie break situation.

Our values

Decolonial - We are committed to building decolonial, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive approaches at GLAN.

Collective Power - We believe lasting change is built through collective action and power sharing. 

Responsive - Working across interconnected global systems that are ever in flux, we aim to be adaptable, nimble and responsive to make the biggest impact we can. 

Steadfast - We know the kind of change we want to see won’t happen overnight, that’s why we strongly value patience and persistence. 

Self-Reflective - We recognise the power and privilege we hold as an organization. We’re committed to fostering a culture of honesty, reflection, and continuous learning, constantly examining how we work within the system and why to help us strengthen both our organisation and the movements we support work within the system.

How to apply

To apply, please use our application portal. Applications are due by 9am 4 May 2026. We will not review applications sent via LinkedIn or email.

GLAN does not use AI to review applications, and we ask candidates to avoid its use in this process. We want to read about people’s experience in their own words.

If you need any reasonable adjustments, including this job pack to be sent in a larger font, in order to apply for this role, please contact us.

Position type: Permanent, full time 37.5 hours a week (Flexible working considered)

Responsible to: Director of Finance

Direct reports: Financial Reporting & Systems Manager, Financial Controller, International Programmes Finance Manager, Internal Audit Manager

Location: Truro, Cornwall (Hybrid) or Remote (UK based) with travel to Truro

Role purpose:

This is a new role created to support and strengthen our financial capacity. The role will have day to day responsibility for all finance matters at ShelterBox and will play a pivotal role in ensuring the strength, integrity and effectiveness of financial management at ShelterBox.

The Head of Finance will be a key business partner across the business for all financial matters. Reporting to the Director of Finance, they will lead the finance function overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, compliance and statutory accounts, as well as oversight of the work of the operational finance team and board and committee reporting. While this is a leadership and management position, the small team structure means the successful candidate will be expected to take an active, hands on role in delivering work in addition to leadership responsibilities; They will have their own suite of projects and activities to deliver, as well as leading the finance team, and working across the organisation to support other teams. They'll work closely with our Director of Finance and senior leadership team.

Who are we looking for?

ShelterBox is seeking a qualified accountant with a minimum of ten years PQE in a management capacity.

The successful candidate must have extensive leadership experience and have proven experience in creating a modern, progressive finance function, with customer service at its core; we want this role to create long term impact.

Experience in accounting for projects, professional services and/or inventory would also be beneficial. Sector experience in an INGO is highly desirable

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on supporting operational delivery, ensuring high quality financial reporting, and strengthening systems alongside a very worthy cause. You'll bring together your technical excellence and strong leadership skills, working collaboratively and effectively in a complex and fast changing environment.

Main role and responsibilities

• Lead and support finance team including four direct reports
• Provide guidance, advice and be a point of escalation for the finance team
• Represent the Finance Team in senior leadership forums
• Provide business partner support, to exec team, senior managers and international affiliate organisations
• Be a key point of contact for financial matters relating to larger international affiliates
• Provide guidance, leadership, advisory support and quality control, across core services provided by direct reports including:
• Monthly financial reporting

• Developing and monitoring annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Finance operations including payroll, accounts payable, expenses, forex, cash and bank
• Financial business systems
• International Programmes project financial management including donor reporting; and
• Internal audit services

• Relationship management of investment advisory company and ongoing assessment of performance to ensure we are maximising returns on our investments in a risk appropriate manner
• Preparation of Board and Finance Committee reporting including cover at meetings for Director of Finance in periods of absence
• Setting and monitoring annual team deliverable timeline
• Carrying out ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting
• Development and maintenance of finance KPIs
• Manage relationship with external audit partner
• Provide a quality control review point and support and advise to Financial Controller over annual external audit.
• Guiding and directing team in an advisory capacity on all components of direct and indirect taxation
• Monitor processing of Gift aid to ensure we are compliant but also to drive improvements in gift aid recovery through clear supporting processes and trend analysis

Other responsibilities

• Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

To manage all church bookings, acting as the primary point of contact for users, building positive and professional relationships that support the life and mission of the church, while coordinating and supporting the delivery of discipleship activities, services, and events to ensure they are well-planned, effectively delivered, and underpinned by strong administration and logistics. The role includes full ownership of adult discipleship administration across the church, ensuring systems, records, and communications effectively enable participation, connection, and growth, alongside oversight of event setup and pack-down, delegating where appropriate and managing resources responsibly.

 The postholder will attend and support key church events and serve as a central point of coordination across teams—working collaboratively with ministry leads and the Operations Team to ensure communication is clear, teams are equipped, and activity runs smoothly.

We are seeking to appoint a Finance Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day financial management of the organisation and to ensure accurate, reliable and well-managed financial processes.

This is a key role working closely with the Chief Executive, with responsibility for maintaining strong financial control, producing clear financial information and supporting effective decision-making.

About the role

This is a hands-on role with responsibility for:

• Producing accurate management accounts and financial reports
• Monitoring financial performance and cashflow
• Managing payroll and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
• Maintaining effective financial systems, including Xero and BrightPay
• Ensuring financial processes are efficient, accurate and well controlled

You will also play an important role in supporting Board reporting and ensuring the organisation meets its regulatory and financial responsibilities.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong experience in a hands-on finance role
• Is confident producing management accounts and working with financial data
• Can interpret figures and provide clear, practical insight
• Is highly organised, accurate and able to work independently
• Has experience using accounting systems (ideally Xero) and payroll systems (ideally BrightPay)

Experience in a charity setting is welcome but not essential.

What this role offers

• A key role within a small and focused organisation
• Opportunity to work closely with the Chief Executive
• A role where you can take ownership and make a real impact on financial processes and reporting

Key details

• Part-time: 30 hours per week (ideally worked across 5 days)
• Salary: £35,217 per annum (full-time equivalent)
• Equivalent hourly rate: £18.06

How to apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a CV and a short supporting statement outlining your interest and suitability.

We reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is identified.

Job Title: Finance and Operations Manager

Location: London, UK (Only candidates who are eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship in the UK will be considered.)

Contract Type: Part-time (0.6 FTE / 24 hours per week), Permanent contract

Hiring Salary: GBP 46,474 per annum (before taxes, to be pro-rated to 0.6 FTE)

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

Application Closing Date: 22 April 2026 23:59 BST

This job advert is for an existing vacancy.

About Right To Play:

For more than 25 years, Right To Play has been protecting, educating, and empowering millions of children each year to rise above adversity through the power of play.

We offer programs in 14 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and North America, reaching millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

This work is supported by our two global offices in Toronto, Canada and London, UK; and seven National Offices in North America and Europe.

Right To Play UK is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland that works in partnership with Right To Play International to raise funds and awareness across the UK.

Benefits Highlights:

• Connect and collaborate with a global team who are passionate about protecting, educating and empowering children and youth using the power of play!
• Culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care, and be playful)
• Flexible work arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year (to be pro-rated for part-time employees)
• Competitive benefits such as Income Protection and Life Assurance
• Learning opportunities and 5 learning and development (L&D) days per year (to be pro-rated for part-time employees)
• More information on what we offer is available on our website.

Application Method:

Apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We strongly encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play.

As part of our selection process, final candidates will be required to complete security checks and Vulnerable Sector Check or equivalent criminal record check as a condition of the offer. More details about our recruitment process and safeguarding information is available on our website.

As part of our recruitment and selection process, Right To Play uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) - assisted tools to support the assessment of candidates or applications. This may include but not limited to generating and editing of job adverts, assessment and interview questions, scheduling, translation, transcription, note taking, etc. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), VidCruiter, also use AI-powered ChatBot to answer candidates' enquiries. These tools are used only to assist human reviewers in evaluation and do not make selection or screening decisions. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers. All AI-assisted processes comply with applicable privacy and data protection regulations, including GDPR and PIPEDA. For more information, please refer to RTP AI Policy and our Best Practice: Use of AI in Recruitment on our website.

We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to providing accommodations to candidates with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter. Please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

Job Description:

Job Title:  Finance and Operations Manager (0.6 FTE)

Grade:  7

Reports to: Executive Director UK & Global Strategic Initiatives

Location: London

Direct Reports: None

Department: UKNO

1-Purpose:

The role manages all UKNO finances and is responsible for supporting UK donor services and governance, accounting, ensuring accurate monitoring, reporting and compliance, alongside office management and logistical support.

2- Accountability & Responsibilities:

UK National Office Financial Support (75%)

• Lead on UK financial management and accounting. Inputting data and generating reports on UK income and expenditure forecast; performing variance analysis on key revenue and expense sources.
• Lead the annual budgeting process for the UKNO, monitor cash flow and prepare ongoing reporting and analysis, managing payments of providers, consultants and vendors.
• Lead on reporting to UK Finance and Audit Committee and support with Board governance and meeting management.
• Lead on UKNO External Audit and reporting to Charity Commission, OSCR, Companies House.
• Act as “super-user” for the Microsoft Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, Dynamics 365 and Power BI, supporting donor engagement/stewardship. Manage and populate the system with timely and accurate data, assist UKNO staff with MCRM usage, and prepare reports based on database information.
• Ensure compliance with RTPs procurement and finance regulations.

UK Office management and logistical support (25%)

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the office, ensuring effective administrative support. Oversee relationships with the office landlord and service providers to ensure the office is well maintained and that all maintenance, repairs, and services are delivered in a timely and appropriate manner. Deliver comprehensive travel support, including visa coordination and hotel arrangements within the UK, and provide logistical support for UK-based organisational meetings and events (e.g. Freeze Week).

Perform other duties as assigned.

3- Scope (geographical and/or functional), Impact and Autonomy

This UK-based role operates with significant autonomy, holding delegated authority over financial management, systems, and office operations, including safeguarding all funds received. Oversight is provided by the Executive Director and the global finance team. Decisions on finances must be approved by the ED, and in some cases, the Finance and Audit Committee. In addition, the role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day office administration, providing travel and logistical support. The incumbent operates with high trust and independence and is expected to safeguard assets and ensure full statutory, fiscal, and HR data compliance.

4- Leadership and Staff management

The role exercises functional and collaborative leadership with no direct reports, providing guidance and influence across the National Office. Leadership is demonstrated through setting standards and supporting teams to work effectively within organisational policies and financial controls, by providing authoritative guidance to the National Office on financial policies, internal controls, and risk management; escalating material risks and recommending mitigation actions to the ED and HQ Finance. The incumbent is expected to operate effectively in a low‑segregation environment due to small staff size by implementing and monitoring compensating controls (spot checks, reviews with ED, exception reporting) to maintain strong control integrity.

5-Information requirement for decision-making

This role requires gathering, interpreting, and compiling complex information from a variety of sources - including online banking, financial systems, MCRM, Power BI and fundraising staff to ensure accurate reporting and analysis.

6- Innovation and Improvements

The incumbent is expected to drive process improvements and functional innovations within the National Office—data integrity, financial tracking, and internal collaboration—while supporting others to implement these changes, with major or high-risk innovations subject to approval by the ED.

7- Relationships & Communications: Internal / External:

The incumbent is expected to work closely with the ED and HQ Director of Finance in regard to the financial aspects of the role, especially in preparing budgets and ensuring compliance with the financial procedures of Right To Play. They also work closely with all UKNO staff on UK finances and with the global donor services team. The role manages external relationships with RTP UK’s auditors and FAC. The incumbent stewards the National Office’s fiduciary obligations and is the primary authorized liaison with banks, landlords, insurance providers, external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel.

8- Expertise (Certifications / Education, Professional Experience/Language)

• Post-secondary diploma or undergraduate degree in accounting, business administration, finance or other related fields.
• 5 years progressive finance experience, including audit coordination, statutory filings, managing and tracking budgets and external advisor management
• Extensive experience in managing operations and/or administration.
• Project and/or organisational performance management and reporting experience.
• Experience working at a senior support level.
• Able to work well in a team and under pressure, diligent and with an eye for detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues, supporters and suppliers.
• Strong IT skills, in particular with databases and analytical systems.
• Excellent numeracy skills plus the ability to maintain and present financial and non-financial data in a clear and accurate way.
• A high level of proficiency at producing and reviewing management accounts to ensure accuracy and robust forecasting.
• Fluency in oral and written English.

9- Core Competences

• Collaboration: Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Growth Mindset: Stay abreast of emerging finance trends encouraging new ideas and new approaches for improvement Resilience: Abilities to face challenges with a problem-solving attitude.
• Professionalism: Demonstrate integrity & accountability, uphold the org values to support decision making.
• Management and Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates strong organizational skills to meet deadlines and possesses excellent problem-solving abilities.

10- Additional Information: Minimum requirement to work from the London office two days per week.

Are you ready to make a difference where it matters?

Join us in shaping the future of local Church life
The Diocese of Gloucester is launching a bold and visionary initiative to strengthen the life and mission of our local churches. We are seeking three exceptional individuals to join our growing network of Deanery Operations Leaders—one each in Forest, Tewkesbury and Winchcombe and Severn Vale Deaneries.

This is not just a job. It’s a calling to serve, to lead, and to build something new. If you are a highly skilled professional seeking purposeful work, or an emerging leader looking to grow your capabilities in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment, this is your opportunity to shape the future of the Church of England at the local level.

Branch Manager
RSPCA Finchley, Golders Green, Hendon & District Branch

Salary: £32,000–£35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Location: Hybrid, with regular travel across the branch area including East Finchley and North Finchley shops

About the role

At the RSPCA Finchley Branch, we are seeking a practical and organised Branch Manager to support the delivery and development of our local animal welfare services and the oversight of our retail operations through the line management of Shop Managers.

This is a strategic role with a hands-on focus on operational delivery, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations across animal welfare, retail operations through the line management of Shop Managers and volunteer activity. Working closely with Trustees, the postholder will help ensure that services are delivered effectively, safely and in line with our charitable objectives, with a clear focus on achieving positive outcomes for animals and the community.

The role is hybrid, combining remote working with regular travel across the branch area, including visits to our charity shops in East Finchley and North Finchley, as well as occasional in-person meetings and operational activity where needed to deliver the Branch outcomes in line with the agreed objectives and priorities.

In this role, you will

You will be responsible for the effective delivery of animal welfare outcomes across the branch, ensuring animals are safely supported from intake through to rehoming, while also supporting the RSPCA Inspectorate. Alongside this, you will oversee day-to-day branch operations, including managing a small team of staff and volunteers, overseeing the performance of the branch’s retail activity through the line management of Shop Managers to contribute to sustainable income.

Working with the Chair and the relevant Trustee portfolio lead, including the Treasurer, to ensure financial oversight, governance and compliance and to deliver the agreed objectives, and working with veterinary partners, staff and volunteers, other RSPCA branches as well as other charities, you will ensure that services are delivered consistently, responsibly and in line with the branch’s priorities.

About you

You will be comfortable working in a role that combines strategic and operational responsibilities, and able to organise your workload effectively. You will have experience of coordinating services or operations and managing both staff and volunteers, achieving results through effective line management, and bring a genuine passion for animal welfare and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes through well-organised and consistent delivery. You will also have a calm and practical approach, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers and the local community, and a strong commitment to delivering meaningful and lasting outcomes for animals.

What we offer

This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting animal welfare in the local community, with the ability to make a direct and meaningful impact through the delivery and development of branch activities.

The position offers a salary of £32,000 – £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible working hours, to be agreed in line with the needs of the role
Supportive working environment with close engagement with Trustees

Additional information

Regular travel across the branch area and beyond is required, and occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary.
A full, clean driving licence is essential for this role.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your reasons for applying and how you meet the essential criteria set out in the job description.

We are looking for an Operations Manager who is prayerful, strategic and passionate about practically supporting the mission of the local church. The Operations Manager plays a key role as a senior member of the Inspire St James team. The purpose of this role is to enable the Church to fulfil its vision for mission, ministry and worship through strategic oversight and management of all aspects of the Church’s operations e.g. staff, finance, premises, and governance.

Inspire Saint James Clerkenwell is a Church of England church with two services (11am and 4pm) and a congregation of around 230 adults and 100 children. The congregation is vibrant and diverse and passionate about sharing the good news of Jesus. 

The Operations Manager has overall responsibility for the Operations Team and will work closely with all members of the team. They will also be part of the wider staff team in which we pray for one another and support one another to achieve our purpose and lead our ministries. 

Key responsibilities involve leading the operations team, overseeing large scale events and building projects, overseeing HR and handling the week-to-week finances. 

Location: The role will be primarily office-based, with a focus on being present to manage and support others.

Hours: The post is full time 40 hours per week, excluding lunch breaks. Some evening and weekend work may be required. 

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus eight statutory bank and public holidays

• Health insurance

• Monthly Christian book allowance

• Annual salary reviews and an enhanced pension package.

• Training and development as required

The Operations Manager is expected to participate in the running of church service activities and as such there is a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post holder to have a Christian faith (Equality Act 2010).

Operation Manager opportunity at Alford House

We are recruiting a versatile and commercially- oriented Operations Manager to manage the facilities, develop our rental income and provide timely and accurate financial and administrative management support.

Working model: Reporting to the Senior Youth Worker and working 18 hours, typically over 2.5 days per week (flexible working pattern can be agreed), this is a hands-on role covers (but is not limited to) the following;

• Managing the buildings and their facilities, with external contractors where appropriate
• Sustaining existing and securing new sources of income from space rentals/other commercial opportunities
• Supporting fundraising/grant income applications
• Financial and budget planning, monitoring and reporting, with the support of a part- time bookkeeper
• IT, administration and facilities management policies, processes and systems
• Ensuring the building and its facilities comply with relevant regulation and legislation and that all polices are up to date, communicated and applied to provide a safe and secure environment

Crucial to our success will be the Operations Manager’s support for and identification with our mission and values along with the ability to work collaboratively with the Senior Youth Worker and his team in their work with young people in Lambeth.

Who are Alford House?

Founded in 1884, Alford House Youth Club remains a pivotal 21st century community anchor in Lambeth, providing a safe, trusted environment where long-term, relational youth work can help young people develop socially, emotionally, physically, and creatively.

Alford House’s activity programme is open to young people aged 8 to 21 years old offering a variety of sports, games, creative and recreational activities in a safe and secure environment that is managed by our dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

It is a place where young people are known, valued, and supported over time — not as problems to be fixed, but as people with potential. We also offer a range of additional support, information, advice, and guidance to support young people to achieve their potential in education and help to prevent exclusion.

An ambitious £3m refurbishment of our historic buildings, and home since 1950, was completed recently to give the youth work team all that they need to serve the young people of the area into and beyond the second half of 2020s.

This has enhanced an already exceptional range of flexible venue spaces which we let during the daytime to theatre companies and businesses. This commercial activity contributes crucial income to support our work with young people.

What you’ll bring to Alford House

• Experience of income generation (lettings, grants etc)
• Experience of managing buildings/facilities including responsibility for maintenance, contractors, Health and Safety and regulatory compliance
• Experience with and good understanding of financial management, including budget monitoring, management and year end accounts and working with external accountants, bookkeepers and payroll.
• Experience with QuickBooks, Xero or similar.
• A proactive, hands on and practical working style, able to work independently in resource-limited settings
• Reliability and thoroughness, able to identify problems early and escalate appropriately
• Excellent interpersonal skills, collaborative, able to build effective working relationships with a wide range of people (trustees, staff, contractors and lettings clients)
• The ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
• IT literacy, skilled with MS office and able to assess and implement new systems
• Demonstrable commitment to, effective safeguarding of children and young people, equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive work environment

What Alford House can offer you

• Salary £25,000 (Full time equivalent £50,000)
• 18 hours per week worked over 2.5 days
• 15 days leave (Full time equivalent 30 days) plus statutory holidays
• Employer contribution of 5% into Alford House pension scheme

Please make sure you read our Candidate Information Pack before applying. It contains important details about the role and our organisation.

Don’t think you quite meet all the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out. We’d still love to learn more about your interest in joining Alford House!

If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please email Bryan at Eastside People to arrange a conversation. Having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us so we can support you appropriately.

What’s next – how do I apply for the Operations Manager role?

Eastside People is supporting Alford House in the recruitment of this role. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter both in Word doc format.

Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover:

• Your interest in the Operations Manager role and, Alford House
• Having read the information pack, the relevant experience and skills you would bring to this role (paid work, study, community/voluntary work etc)

You are welcome to send your cover letter in writing, or as a video or audio clip, alongside your CV.

The closing date for applications is Thurs 30th April 2026. Shortlisting interviews will take place shortly after by Teams and shortlisted candidates will have an interview with Alford House on week commencing 4th May 2026.

Alford House believes in being inclusive and giving everyone an equal chance to succeed. Applications are welcome from all regardless of age, sex, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, transgender status or social economic background

This is more than a management role—it’s an opportunity to create a vibrant ecosystem for young entrepreneurs.

You’ll take ownership of the centre, embedding it in the local community while supporting young people (18–30) to start and grow their businesses. From building partnerships to mentoring founders, you’ll be at the heart of real social impact.

We’re looking for a self-starter who thrives on responsibility, can work independently, and brings energy, ideas and leadership to everything they do.

Growing Enterprise in the Community

• Build strong partnerships with local organisations and stakeholders
• Create a collaborative network that champions youth enterprise
• Raise awareness and position the hub as a go-to space for start-ups

Recruiting & Supporting Clients

• Lead outreach and recruit aspiring entrepreneurs
• Provide pre-start advice and guide business planning
• Manage applications, referrals and waiting lists

Delivering Business Support

• Offer ongoing mentoring and practical business advice
• Connect clients with local businesses, professionals and mentors
• Support employability and enterprise development pathways

Running the Hub

• Oversee day-to-day operations and facilities
• Host tours, meetings and events
• Ensure a welcoming, professional and inspiring environment

Reporting & Performance

• Monitor KPIs including occupancy and business success rates
• Maintain accurate records and reporting for trustees
• Manage rent processes and contribute to financial sustainability

Budget & Compliance

• Manage budgets and support fundraising activity
• Ensure Health & Safety standards are implemented and upheld

Launch It Kent is an independent charity based in Sheerness Kent. The charity is supported through a social franchise by Launch It who have been operating for over 25 years and manage 7 enterprise centres across the UK.