Finance and operations manager jobs
To lead the financial accounting, management, reporting and oversight of AKF(UK) grants and programmes. This will include accounting reconciliations, grant reconciliations, cost recovery, budgeting, forecasting, internal and external financial reporting, procurement and compliance. To maintain a close working relationship with AKF(UK) finance and partnerships teams.
Financial accounting, controls, compliance, and audit
·Ensure robust financial systems, procedures and controls are in place, are properly documented, regularly reviewed and efficiently used
·Ensure all AKF(UK) programme and grant transactions are reflected accurately in the finance system
·Ensure all grants are reconciled at least once every three months
·Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed on time every month
·Ensure all programme finance month-end tasks are completed on time every month
·Ensure cost recoveries from grants are made and monitored against budgets
·Monitor and review foreign exchange gains and losses on all grants and highlight any areas of concern to the Head of Finance & Operations
·Develop, improve and implement controls to ensure compliance with donor requirements, including through manuals, checklists, templates, and other tools.
·Develop internal tools that track active grants, secured and pipeline funding, cost recoveries and co-financing and ensure they are kept up-to-date
·Ensure adherence to all financial policies, especially authorisation, procurement and due diligence
·Prepare audit schedules and support the AKF(UK) organisational external audit process
·Lead and coordinate programme finance input to all grant audits
·Manage follow up on actions from grant audits
·Ensure that AKF(UK) is up to date on all financial regulations, sanctions, rules, procedures, formats, compliance, reporting requirements and that the Programme Finance Manual is kept up to date
·Support the management of the Programmes and Partnerships risk register and generate reports from the risk management system
Financial oversight, reporting and planning
·Review all financial transactions related programmes and grants on a monthly basis and ensure that they are correct including cost recovery, co-financing, bank balances, and coding.
·Monitor spending on grants and escalate significant under or overspend on a timely basis
·Ensure all grants are up to date in the Grant Management Tracker.
·Ensure all grants are up to date in the Co-financing Tracker.
·Ensure all grants are up to date in the cost recovery forecast.
·Produce monthly financial reports for the AKF(UK) Finance Committee.
·Generate financial analysis and reports for management decision-making and Board submissions as required
·Maintain a cash flow projection for AKF(UK) grant transactions and ensure partners are providing regular updates
·Ensure all donor financial reports are reviewed by the programme finance team to ensure compliance with donor requirements, that the reports are produced on time, to a high standard and are consistent with the narrative
·Lead the Programme finance annual budgeting and forecasting exercise.
·Ensure all budgets for concepts and proposals are reviewed by the programme finance team, include AKF(UK) costs and are consistent with the narrative
·Support the annual organisational budgeting and forecasting exercise
Grant financial management, partners and donors
·Ensure due diligence assessments on implementing partners and donors are completed and tracked
·Ensure all donor grant agreements are reviewed by the programme finance team
·Ensure all sub-grant agreements with implementing partners are reviewed by the programme finance team
·Ensure timely submission of cash requests to donors
·Ensure timely payment of cash requests to implementing partners
·Ensure partner BvA reports are reviewed, any necessary documentation checks carried out and any inconsistencies identified
·Ensure all partners understand their reporting and compliance requirements.
·Develop and update training and reference material on grants management, including procurement, donor regulations, finance and reporting and act as an expert on donor regulation compliance
·Carry out training, monitoring visits and audits on specific projects as necessary
·Review and monitor the grant management system to track pipeline and secured funding and ensure it is up to date at all times
·Ensure all financial documents are stored on SharePoint and the shared drive in a structured and accessible way.
Team management and supporting others
·Lead the programme finance team, ensuring clear objectives, regular check-ins, and ongoing support.
·Carry out any other duties as assigned by the Head of Finance and Operations or the Regional Director, Europe & Asia (Partnerships)
Qualifications
·CCAB qualified accountant.
Experience
·5 years relevant experience in programme financial accounting and financial reporting
·Experience of designing and managing financial systems, processes and procedures
·Experience of programme budgeting and accounting including cost recovery modelling, cash flow management and reporting
·Experience of charity accounting and knowledge of auditing
·Experience working in international NGOs
·Experience working with EC, ECHO, FCDO or equivalent and familiarity with the various compliance rules and regulations
Skills
·Good interpersonal, customer care and liaison skills with a wide range of stakeholders
·First rate oral and written communication skills
·Ability to work under pressure and to manage competing priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
·Ability to synthesise complex operational and financial details for reporting and presentation
·Ability to take a robust but tactful position, confident with a positive outlook
·Ability to problem solve, working with both internal and external stakeholders to deliver results
·Ability to work in a multi-institution network within a multi-cultural environment
·Fluent in oral and written English
·Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel
Knowledge
·Broad understanding and experience of development issues and organisations
·Understanding of and appreciation for ADKN’s goals, values and ethics
·Knowledge of charity accounting
Application Details:
·Must have right to work in the UK
·Must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why you want the role, why you want to work for AKF(UK) and how your experiences and skills to date make you the most suitable applicant for the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum, depending on experience (pro rata to 0.6 FTE £27,000 - £30,000)
Duration: Until 31st March 2027 (with possibility of extension)
Hours: 0.6 FTE (3 days per week)
Location: Hybrid – NASP have an office space at London's Southbank Centre which can be used by staff at any time. The role will be expected to work some of their regular time in the office with the remainder at home, depending on agreed hours. There may also be additional occasional travel required for staff days and other events.
Purpose of This Role:
This is a key role within NASP’s Operations team, leading on financial processes and procedures across the organisation. The Finance Manager will develop and maintain accurate and consistent records, provide regular reporting to support budgeting & forecasting, support on the annual audit, and ensure regulatory compliance & best practice across all of NASP’s work.
The role will work closely with the CEO, Director of Operations, and the Operations Coordinator (Finance & HR); as well as our outsourced accounting service provider (Carpenter Box). In addition, the role will support colleagues and teams more widely by costing funding bids for income generation, grant reporting, project accounting, and providing general financial expertise and guidance.
The Finance Manager will also support in preparing projections and updates for NASP’s Board of Trustees, working with the CEO, DoO, and Chair of the Finance, Audit, Investment & Risk Subcommittee (FAIRCo); this will include deputising for the Director of Operations on finance-related matters where appropriate.
Person Specification:
Experience & Knowledge:
- Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA) or equivalent
- Knowledge of the VCFSE sector and/or Social Prescribing
- Experience of working within an accounts/finance role within a small to medium charity or the not-for-profit sector
- Up-to-date knowledge of the Charity Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
- Good understanding of compliance and regulatory standards
- Experience supporting preparation of statutory accounts
- Experience supporting income generation (e.g. funding applications) (desirable)
Skills & Attributes:
- Affinity with NASP’s Values as defined in the NASP Strategic Plan
- High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and financial acumen
- Ability to work collaboratively within a small team
- Use of Microsoft suite (Teams, Excel), and accounting software such as Xero (or equivalent)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work with colleagues who are non-finance professionals
Responsibilities:
Financial Management
- Review monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate coding and reporting, working with budget holders and reporting any adjustments to Carpenter Box
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting, including scenario planning and going concern forecasts
- Manage accounts receivable/payable; follow up on unpaid invoices/outstanding payments, ensuring these are escalated as necessary
- Regular review of processes and procedures, ensuring robustness and efficiency at all levels
- Support Carpenter Box with quarterly VAT and Gift Aid returns as necessary
- Support Carpenter Box with year end annual account preparation
- Oversee provision of appropriate accounting and finance software (Xero, Soldo, ApprovalMax)
- Deputise for Director of Operations where necessary, e.g. payroll or providing updates to NASP’s Board of Trustees
Governance, Compliance, & Board Support
- Provide oversight for financial processes across NASP, ensuring compliance with both NASP’s policy suite and any regulatory requirements
- Support on process for annual audit and NASP’s annual report, providing relevant documents to auditors, answering queries, ensuring timelines are met
- Advising the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on any relevant updates to legislation or regulatory requirements
- Provide relevant reports and updates to NASP’s Board of Trustees and Finance Subcommittee, attending meetings where appropriate
Wider Organisational Support
- Work with Fundraising Consultant and colleagues as required to support on income generation, such as providing costings for bids; and mantaining accurate records on bids currently in progress and expected income
- Supporting on financial reporting for grants, such as providing I&E statements or other information as required
- Work with budget holders to set budgets, forecast, and monitor to ensure robust management and accurate reporting of overspend or underspend
- Provide general financial expertise & support to colleagues across the organisation
- Work closely with the Operations Coordinator to ensure our day-to-day processes are effective (e.g. expense claims, Soldo reconciliations, invoice & payment processing)
Reporting To: Director of Operations
We support communities and organisations through social prescribing so that more people across the UK can enjoy better health and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role description:
We are excited to be seeking a talented and motivated individual to join Southampton Hospitals Charity as our legacy and in-memory manager to help shape our legacy development programme and in-memory strategy.
The role will involve leading on the operational delivery of both legacy and in-memory marketing and legacy case management. The postholder will implement donor-centric approaches to legacy and in-memory campaigns and events, case management, and supporter stewardship.
We are looking for an individual who is as passionate about fundraising as the work we do as a Charity to join our team. This role will be key, as we launch our ambitious new strategy to grow our income, reach and impact.
Main responsibilities
Legacies
- Develop and implement a comprehensive legacy strategy, identifying new opportunities, products, and campaigns to increase engagement, consideration, and pledger numbers.
- Work across the Charity to ensure legacies are integrated across relevant channels to reach key audiences.
- Build a portfolio of case studies to showcase how legacy giving has had a transformative impact across our hospitals.
- Build and nurture relationships with legacy pledgers and prospects, organising legacy information and engagement events to position the Charity prominently in legator consideration.
- Responsible for legacy case management and be the main contact for our legacy consultancy partner, ensuring all processes are compliant, efficient, and deliver for the Charity and for its supporters.
- Communicate with empathy and professionalism with executors, solicitors, and beneficiaries’ families, including handling enquiries and confirming receipt of legacy notifications.
- Work with the director of operations & resources on disputes and contested legacies, to ensure these are handled appropriately and sensitively.
- Work with the director of finance to ensure all information is recorded appropriately to ensure correct accounting and accrual of legacy income.
- Support the director of finance on legacy matters relating to the Charity’s annual external audit.
In-Memory
- Support with the development and management of stewardship programmes for in-memory donors, ensuring journeys are sensitive, supportive, and effective.
- Have responsibility for the efficient use of all in-memory payment platforms, ensuring that they are utilised correctly, report accurately, and are employed as part of a strong stewardship programme.
- Work closely with the hospital engagement team for the promotion of in-memory giving opportunities
- Working with the marketing & campaigns manager, develop and implement relevant campaigns, including within our hospitals, to increase awareness of in-memory giving
- Support the events & community fundraising officer with events organised by families and friends in memory of loved ones, ensuring appropriate stewardship processes are put into place.
- Look for new opportunities for developing in-memory products, developing cases for support and implementation plans to ensure the Charity’s in-memory programme is at the forefront of new practice.
- Work closely with the grants manager to ensure restricted and tribute funds are able to have an impact in the areas donors wish to see.
- Develop and cultivate strong relationships with supporters by offering suitable opportunities to remember someone special.
- Working with the marketing and communications team, source and develop case stories for use across the in-memory programme and charity.
Knowledge and experience
- Proven experience in legacy administration within the charity sector
- Certificate in Charity Legacy Administration (ILM) is desirable
- Proven experience in developing and delivering legacy, in-memory, and/or individual giving strategies and campaigns across multiple channels.
- Extensive experience in donor stewardship, fine-tuning supporter journeys, and delivering excellence in supporter care.
Personal qualities
- Curiosity, with an ability and willingness to explore issues and opportunities to their fullest potential
- Commitment to learning and developing knowledge and understanding of the Charity and how it operates
- Desire to improve things– dissatisfaction with inefficiency
- Self-motivated, pro-active and solutions focused, with ability to work on own initiative and to provide recommendations.
- Personable with excellent manner and ability to engage stakeholders.
- Flexible approach to working hours to meet the needs of the role.
Skills
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and externally with agencies and solicitors.
- Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities, and deliver to deadlines.
- Ability to analyse campaign data and insights, applying learning to improve activity and outcomes.
- Working knowledge and experience of budget management, forecasting, and reporting.
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft word, Excel, as well as bespoke systems
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Maudsley Charity funds work led by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, research teams at King’s College London, and partners in the voluntary and community sector to help build a more equitable and effective mental health care system in south London. We share what we learn to inform and inspire change across the UK.
We are a grant-making charity focused on advancing and accelerating positive change in mental health care. Our aim is to ensure that everyone who experiences mental illness can access the care that’s right for them.
While our roots are firmly in south London, we seek to amplify the knowledge and evidence generated through our programmes to influence practice nationally. We are a small but growing team (21 staff) with bold ambitions.
The role
Maudsley Charity is entering a new chapter of growth and renewal. We are strengthening our governance, welcoming new trustees, and establishing a Finance, Audit and Development Committee to underpin our ambitions. We are evolving our operating model to ensure we remain agile and effective as we scale our impact.
Following a period of interim leadership in this role, we are now seeking a permanent Director of Finance and Operations who will play a pivotal role in shaping this next phase.
This is a role of considerable breadth and strategic influence. The Director of Finance and Operations will lead our financial strategy, oversee our investment approach, including social and impact investing and manage our property portfolio. The role will also explore innovative funding models and commercial opportunities, ensuring we have the resources and resilience to deliver our mission. Alongside this, it will lead core operational functions; HR, IT, Facilities and drive digital transformation to strengthen our infrastructure for the future.
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button, with the following prepared:
• Your CV (no more than three sides).
• A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
Timeline
· Closing date - Friday 23rd January 2026
· Preliminary interviews - w/c 2nd February 2026
· First stage panel interviews - Wednesday 25th and Thursday 26th February 2026
· Final panel interviews – w/c 9th March
The Finance Officer will be a new role for The Christie Charity (Charity) and a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to work for a fast moving, growing organisation. Everything we do is geared to supporting the renowned Christie NHS Foundation Trust to ensure cancer patients receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and technology, ensuring they have the best possible experience.
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic self-starter to support the Head of Finance, and Funds and Finance Business Partner with the following:
- The financial management of the Charity’s funds and individually funded projects; and
- The financial control and administration of The Christie Charity group including, but not limited to, The Christie Charity and its two wholly owned subsidiaries (The Christie Trading Company Limited and Northern Pathology Developments Limited).
You will be joining The Christie Charity at an exciting time as we seek to diversify the Charity’s income streams through use of innovative social investments and strategic commercial ventures. This position provides an excellent opportunity to develop a deep understanding of charity and commercial finance within a dynamic and purpose-driven organisation.
Financial management
In relation to the financial management of the Charity’s funds, you will support the Finance and Funds Business Partner in ensuring designated named funds comply with governance requirements and are utilised in accordance with their Terms of Reference. In relation to the financial management of individually funded projects, you will support the Finance and Funds Business Partner in monitoring spend against budgets through accountability mechanisms agreed with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust finance team.
Financial control and administration
You will play a key role in ensuring robust financial control across the Charity group. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for tasks such as ensuring timely and accurate reconciliations are completed and addressing any variances or discrepancies as part of month-end processes or preparing month-end management accounts for review by the Head of Finance. You will be supporting the Charity’s aim of maintaining strong governance across both charitable and commercial operations.
Additional information
The Finance Officer is a newly created role that marks an exciting step in the Charity’s transition toward greater in-house financial management. Previously managed under a service level agreement with The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, key aspects of financial management are now being brought into the organisation to strengthen control and governance.
Day-to-day financial transaction processing will continue to be delivered by The Christie NHS Foundation Trust during the initial months of the role, therefore, the postholder will be expected to work closely and collaboratively with their finance team to ensure seamless operations and continuity across the Charity group. These are anticipated to transfer to the Charity group with the postholder taking on a subset of these responsibilities within the first year in post.
This post would suit an individual who enjoys working in a dynamic, evolving environment, where responsibilities may shift in response to organisational priorities. The postholder must be comfortable navigating ambiguity, demonstrating flexibility, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
The postholder will also provide support to the team on an ad-hoc basis as required and deputise as appropriate.
The role follows a hybrid working model and involves working from our Withington office 2 - 3 days per week.
Interview and assessment
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter describing their motivation for applying and suitability to the role (up to 2 A4 pages) along with their up to date CV.
Potential candidates will be invited to a two-stage interview and assessment. Provisional dates for first-stage interviews and assessments are 20th January and 22nd January 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Finance Officer
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Contract: Two-year fixed term contract - until 30 November 2027
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role
As Finance Officer, you will contribute to effective financial management and accounting for the Bangladesh Country Office, ensuring compliance with local regulations and Sightsavers’ policies. You will manage accurate bookkeeping, budgeting, reporting, and forecasting, while supporting partner organisations with financial oversight and capacity building. The role also involves preparing donor reports, monitoring project expenditure, and maintaining strong financial controls to support organisational objectives.
Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate cash flow forecasts, monthly fund requests, and ensure timely uploads to accounting systems such as SUN/UniFi.
- Process approved expenditures with correct coding, maintain systematic financial records, and ensure compliance with organisational and donor requirements.
- Complete monthly bank reconciliations, collect statements, and maintain accurate cash and bank records.
- Manage payroll and employee benefits, ensuring timely payments and proper bookkeeping.
- Support partners with budgeting, reforecasting, and preparation of financial reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Review and approve fund requests, monitor partner budgets, and conduct variance analysis to identify and address discrepancies.
- Assist in preparing annual country and project budgets, reforecasts, and draft financial statements for audits and donor reporting.
- Maintain fixed asset registers, conduct physical verification, and ensure compliance with tax, VAT, and income tax return submissions.
- Conduct financial monitoring visits to partner organisations, provide feedback, and support capacity building in financial processes and compliance.
- Prepare consolidated financial reports for donor requirements, ensuring deadlines are met and data integrity maintained.
- Ensure systematic maintenance of hard and soft financial files and records, including staff provident fund documentation and investments.
- Support overall financial control of the country office, ensuring adherence to organisational policies, legal frameworks, and donor guidelines.
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.
Jobholder Requirements
Essential
- Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Finance, Accounting, Management, Business Administration) or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Experience working in NGOs/INGOs with responsibility for financial management.
- Experience managing donor funds and project accounting, including partner financial oversight.
- Strong knowledge of accounting processes and data management.
- Understanding of tax and VAT regulations in Bangladesh.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
- Strong communication skills in English and Bangla.
Desirable
- Familiarity with organisational procedures, donor compliance, and financial frameworks.
- Knowledge of NGOAB requirements and government compliance.
- Experience in financial monitoring and capacity building for partners.
- Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to team performance.
Closing date:
Next Steps
To apply for this exciting new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our highly motivated and passionate team as a Senior Finance Officer. This role is at the heart of the charity and perfect for someone who wants to develop their financial skills in the not-for-profit sector.
The successful candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and good knowledge of financial systems and processes. You will manage the day-to-day financials, produce financial reports and analysis, work across teams to produce the annual budget and quarterly reforecasts and be instrumental in the annual audit.
If you are pro-active, analytical, and excited about working in a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.
At Sarcoma UK, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Benefits:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- 25 days holiday entitlement per annum plus bank holidays and the working days between Christmas and New Year
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Volunteering day per year
- Enhanced sick, maternity and adoption pay
- Sarcoma UK Life Insurance Scheme
- Health and wellbeing:
- Health Cash Plan
- Therapy sessions
- Wellbeing Group
- Team activities throughout the year
- Interest-free season ticket and bicycle loan
Our Values:
- Pioneering we are leading the way to a better future for the sarcoma community.
- Together we are creating a community to make a difference for all those affected by sarcoma.
- Expert we use our expertise in understanding sarcoma to deliver better outcomes.
Duties and key responsibilities
Financial Administration and Bookkeeping
- Responsibility for maintaining all financial records and data accurately and within agreed systems, to include:Maintaining up-to-date records in Sage 50.
- Importing bank receipts into Sage from Raiser’s Edge NXT.
- Processing purchase invoices, card transactions, and payments, ensuring correct coding to nominal and departmental ledgers.
- Maintaining payment records and reconciling grant payments within Sage 50 and grant management software.
- Generating sales invoices and carrying out credit control on a regular basis.
- Ensuring prompt payment of invoices and preparing payments with the bank for review by the Director of Finance & Resources.
- Maintaining the expense management system in line with policies and ensuring timely authorisation and reimbursement.
- Ensuring accurate records of authorisation and financial approvals.
- Preparing and posting all month-end journals.
- Completing monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts.
- Working with the Database and Finance Officer to reconcile income between Sage 50 and the income spreadsheet on a quarterly basis.
- Maintaining organised financial files to support monthly reporting and the year-end audit.
- Updating and monitoring the VAT threshold spreadsheet, ensuring the organisation remains compliant and alerting the Director of Finance & Resources to any potential threshold issues.
- Reconciling and maintaining restricted funding and expenditure for projects.
- Covering the following duties when the Database and Finance Officer is on leave: monitoring income and updating the income spreadsheet daily; paying cheques and cash into the bank account in a timely manner.
- Supporting fundraising events, e.g. preparing card readers, paperwork, and reconciling cash.
Financial Reporting
- Producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts, accompanied by analysis, commentary, and project-level breakdowns.
- Providing analysis and ad-hoc financial information as required.
- Maintain and regularly update the restricted fund spreadsheet, ensuring accurate tracking of income, expenditure, and balances in line with donor and grant requirements.
Budget Management
- Supporting the preparation of the annual Excel-based organisational budget and quarterly forecasts.
- Participating in budget meetings with managers to ensure robust and realistic financial plans.
- Assisting project managers with the preparation of Excel-based project budgets.
Audit
Preparation for the annual audit and compliance with statutory financial reporting requirements, including:
- Preparing audit documentation and working papers in collaboration with the Director of Finance & Resources.
- Acting as the primary point of contact for auditors, coordinating documentation requests before and during audit week.
Other
- Ensuring financial policies and processes remain fit for purpose, recommending and implementing improvements where needed.
- Acting as the main point of contact for financial queries, with support from the Director of Finance & Resources.
- Carrying out any other duties reasonably required to support the effective financial management of Sarcoma UK.
- Adapting to the needs of a developing organisation and undertaking additional responsibilities as necessary.
Sarcoma UK is a national charity that funds vital research and offers information and support to anyone affected by sarcoma.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Ladywell and FMDM Foundation CIO
The Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood (FMDM) is an international congregation of Catholic women inspired by the life of Francis and Clare of Assisi. At the heart of their mission is Ladywell, a serene and vibrant multi-purpose site in Godalming, established in 1956, which includes a Care Home, Congregational Leadership Team offices, and a Finance and Administration hub. Ladywell is known for fostering hospitality, personal growth, and a peaceful environment rooted in Gospel values. It also serves as the location for a Franciscan Centre offering programs for day and residential groups. The organization supports its community of sisters with a team of approximately 70 employees dedicated to its mission.
In Ladywell, we seek to create a hospitable Franciscan place, rooted in Gospel values, where a peaceful atmosphere nurtures life for everyone. As Mission Partners, we do more than work for the Sisters; we work alongside them, each bringing professional expertise to help shape and direct the mission of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood (FMDM).
In Ladywell, we seek to create a hospitable Franciscan place, where a peaceful atmosphere nurtures life for everyone. As Mission Partners, we do more than work for the Sisters; we work alongside them, each bringing professional expertise to help shape and direct the mission of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood (FMDM).
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Director of Finance to provide strategic leadership of all financial functions of the FMDM Foundation CIO and the wider Congregation.
Reporting to the General Bursar and working closely with the Congregational Leadership Team (CLT) and Trustees, this is a senior and influential role with responsibility for ensuring long-term financial sustainability, robust governance, and compliance with Canon Law, Charity Law, and financial best practice.
The post-holder will play a vital role in enabling the Congregation’s mission and global activities to flourish through sound financial stewardship, effective risk management, and collaborative leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall strategic and operational leadership of finance and business administration
- Oversee budgets, management accounts, audits, payroll, and statutory reporting
- Advise Trustees and CLT on financial viability, risk, and forward planning
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements, SORP, Canon Law, Charity Law and Civil Law
- Lead and inspire the Finance Team, supporting professional development and change
- Manage property, assets, investments, and external professional relationships
- Work collaboratively with international FMDM leaders and bursars
- Attend Trustee Board, Committee, and CLT meetings, providing high-quality financial reports
About You
You will be a senior finance professional who combines technical excellence with integrity, discretion, and a collaborative leadership style. You will be comfortable working in a faith-based, values-led environment and committed to supporting the mission and ethos of a religious charitable organisation.
Essential requirements include:
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent) qualification
- Senior-level experience in charity or not-for-profit finance and governance
- Proven experience of budgeting, management accounts, audit, and strategic planning
- Experience reporting to Boards of Trustees
- Strong people management and leadership skills
- High levels of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail
- An understanding of the ethos of the Catholic Church in a professional context
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to travel overseas to countries in which the FMDMs are present, should the need arise
Desirable experience includes:
- Experience within international or religious organisations
- Knowledge of charity property matters and investment oversight
- Familiarity with charity-specific financial reporting (SORP)
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and the post holder must have right to work in the UK.
Why Join Us?
- A unique opportunity to contribute your professional expertise to a meaningful global mission
- Work in a peaceful, values-led environment grounded in Franciscan hospitality
- Collaborative working alongside Sisters and Mission Partners
- The chance to make a lasting impact through responsible stewardship and service
How to apply
To apply please write a covering letter clearly stating your interest and reasons for applying to work for the FMDM Foundation CIO as Director of Finance and Business Administration and provide an up-to-date CV to us by 7th January 2025. CV only applications will not be accepted.
First round of interviews to take place week commencing 12th January with those shortlisted to a second round later in January
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Worldwide Radiology
Worldwide Radiology is a registered charity working internationally creating and delivering solutions to enhance access to high quality and appropriate diagnostic imaging tests in low- and middle-income countries.
We’re a small but busy team, mainly based in the UK, working remotely across several countries and time zones. Our work involves close collaboration with hospitals, universities, and global health partners, and we’re looking for a Finance & Operations Administrator who can help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
About the role
Your work will span all areas including bookkeeping, coordinating meetings and travel, supporting volunteers, and offering flexible admin support wherever it’s needed, and ensuring that our projects and governance processes run efficiently.
You’ll also play a part in strengthening internal communication and contributing to a positive, supportive team culture.
You’ll work closely with the Finance Manager, CEO, Programme Manager, and the UK based team, as well as our global network of volunteers and partners, so clear communication and cultural awareness are important.
This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who’s organised, adaptable and comfortable juggling different tasks.
Key responsibilities
Financial administration
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Process invoices, receipts and other payments, accurately recording them in Xero.
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Perform regular bank reconciliations in Xero and maintain accurate financial records.
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Creditor and debtor control.
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Keep accurate electronic filing of financial and legal documents.
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Track organisational subscriptions, memberships, and renewals (e.g. Zoom, Google Workspace, domain hosting).
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Assist with payroll processing, liaising with third-party payroll provider.
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Assist with gathering financial data or documents needed for audits, board reporting, or funding applications.
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Support the Finance Manager with general bookkeeping and financial reporting requirements.
Meetings and coordination
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Schedule and manage remote and hybrid meetings across several time zones, ensuring appropriate technical setup.
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Schedule and organise in-person team meeting/planning days, including catering and logistics
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Organise, prepare agendas, take minutes and follow up on agreed actions for internal meetings and partner meetings as required.
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Utilise project management software (Click-Up) to track activities.
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Support coordination of annual leave, holiday cover, and team planning days.
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Assist with scheduling online training programme sessions with partners and volunteers, including managing rotas and online meeting links.
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Support WWR events (e.g. study days), coordinating logistics and liaising with speakers, attendees, and venues.
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Assist the CEO with diary management and scheduling external meetings.
Governance and organisational management
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Prepare a 4-monthly board meeting pack, including gathering documents, preparing presentation slides, liaising with trustees, and managing meeting logistics.
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Maintain and update the board’s action tracker and ensure trustees and staff are informed of deadlines and responsibilities.
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Maintain a central policy suite and update document libraries in Google Drive.
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Manage and maintain Google Workspace settings, shared drives, and user access.
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Provide light technical support to the team (Zoom, Google Meet, shared drives, etc.).
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Provide administrative support for compliance processes (insurance renewals, Companies House and Charity Commission filings, as led by the Finance Manager).
Volunteer and HR administration
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Support volunteer onboarding and maintaining up-to-date volunteer records.
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Support team leaders with recruitment processes for volunteers, consultants and staff.
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Manage volunteer feedback and complaint forms and help ensure follow-up as needed.
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Maintain contact lists and distribution lists for volunteers, staff, and partners.
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Coordinate with project leads to track volunteer participation and availability across projects.
Travel and logistics
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Arrange travel for the CEO, programme staff, volunteers, and partners as needed using our third-party travel company.
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Support with preparing and submitting visa applications and gathering necessary documentation.
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Coordinate in-country travel and accommodation bookings and payments for team members and visitors.
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Maintain records of travel insurance, and relevant permissions for project-related trips.
About you
We’re looking for someone who’s practical, detail-oriented, confident in managing multiple tasks and able to prioritise them effectively. You will be proactive, reliable and adaptable and you will be comfortable using a range of IT tools and working in a remote, global environment.
Essential skills and qualities
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Proven bookkeeping experience or qualification, being confident using on-line accounting software.
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Excellent IT skills using Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint along with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar), Zoom, and similar tools.
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Strong organisational and time management skills, with great attention to detail and accuracy in work.
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Comfortable learning and managing new systems (e.g. ClickUp or other project management platforms).
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Friendly, professional communication skills, both verbal and written, with a collaborative approach, cultural awareness and confidence to ask questions and seek support.
Desirable
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Experience supporting boards or governance processes.
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Experience working or volunteering in the non-profit and/or health sector.
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Experience working or communicating across cultures
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Familiarity with charity administration and awareness of UK charity accounting.
Application process
Remote interviews will take place w/c 26th January.
Please note applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Worldwide Radiology is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We know that people from underrepresented backgrounds sometimes hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about this role but aren’t sure you tick every box, we still encourage you to apply - we’d love to hear from you.
We recognise that some candidates may use AI tools to help prepare their application. If so, please include a brief note in your cover letter to let us know how you used them. We appreciate transparency and are most interested in hearing your authentic voice.
We reserve the right to close the application process early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
Our mission is to improve diagnostic medical imaging capability in low and middle-income countries to enhance health outcomes


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Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a role that combines technical expertise with meaningful impact? Join the Diocese of Guildford’s finance team, where you’ll manage complex financial operations for a charitable organisation with significant assets and diverse activities.
What You'll Do:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide financial support and advice to budget holders, clergy in training and other stakeholders. You will maintain accurate accounts and asset registers across a diverse portfolio including education buildings, training activities, clergy costs, and property assets.
Some of the Key Responsibilities of the role:
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Prepare and maintain accounts for property assets, education projects, and training activities
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Deliver accurate management reports and financial advice to budget holders
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Oversee VAT returns, reconciliations and statutory reporting
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Support capital funding allocations and monitor project budgets
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Ensure compliance and integrity across all financial processes
We are looking for a Senior Finance Officer who will bring:
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Proven experience in accounting including financial reporting, reconciliations and budget monitoring
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Strong understanding of charity finance and grant funding
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Advanced Excel and IT skills, experience with Xledger or similar systems is a plus
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Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial stakeholders
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A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving
Please refer to the attached Job Descriptions for the full details of the Senior Finance Officer
Benefits of the role include:
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Competitive salary within the Charity Sector
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A 10% non-contributory pension scheme
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Life assurance provision of 3x annual salary
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25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays increasing to 26 days after the first year.
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An employee assistance programme
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Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Ready to Apply?
Submit your CV along with a detailed supporting statement (cover letter), outlining how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the person specification. The supporting statement is an essential part of the application process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered.
We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
We take your privacy seriously. To understand how your personal data will be processed during the recruitment process, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice before applying
We believe that diversity is a strength. We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those who identify as female, younger, of a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as it is essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date, it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.
Our vision is of a diverse, growing, intergenerational church at the heart of each community, working alongside our chaplaincies and schools.



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Want to work in a vibrant, dynamic and youth driven organisation that is protecting children’s health by transforming the food system?
Be part of the creative, agile and growing team empowering Bite Back’s exceptional teenage activists. As our Director of Finance and Operations you will make a real difference to our mission to help make the food system healthier and fairer.
As a key member of the Leadership Team, the Director of Finance & Operations provides strategic and operational leadership across finance, people, digital, operations and governance. They ensure the charity is financially sustainable, well-run, compliant and values-driven, so that our resources, systems and culture are aligned with our mission.
They will be accountable for the following areas:
Strategic leadership & organisational development
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Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Leadership Team, shaping organisational strategy and translating it into robust financial, people and operational plans.
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Lead the annual organisational planning cycle, ensuring objectives, budgets and KPIs are aligned to the strategy and are realistic, affordable and measurable.
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Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, learning and collaboration across the charity, role-modelling our values in leadership and decision making.
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Provide clear, insight-driven analysis and recommendations to support major strategic decisions (e.g. growth, new programmes, partnerships, investments, cost management).
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Lead and develop the Finance & Operations team (Finance, Fundraising, HR, IT/systems, operations) building a high-performing, service-oriented function that supports colleagues to deliver impact.
Financial strategy, planning & stewardship
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Develop and keep under review the charity’s financial strategy, ensuring long-term sustainability, appropriate reserves and effective use of resources.
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Lead and coordinate the annual budget and medium-term financial planning process, working closely with budget holders to create robust, activity-based budgets.
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With the support of the Senior Finance Manager, provide timely, accurate and insightful financial reporting to the CEO, Leadership Team and Board, including management accounts, restricted funds reporting, cashflow and forecasts.
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Maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, accounting standards and Charity Commission / Companies House requirements.
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Lead the relationship with external auditors and oversee the annual audit process, ensuring high-quality statutory accounts and a culture of continuous improvement in financial controls.
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Oversee financial aspects of funding bids, contracts and grant reporting, including costing models, financial due diligence and project / restricted fund monitoring.
People, culture & HR
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Champion Bite Back’s values - Fresh, Resilient, Respectful, Energetic, and Real - in all your work.
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Provide strategic oversight of HR, working closely with the HR & People Manager on people strategy, workforce planning, recruitment, employee relations and HR operations.
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Champion a positive, inclusive and psychologically safe workplace culture. Lead on embedding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across the organisation, shaping recruitment, policies, culture and practices so that staff from all backgrounds feel welcomed, represented, supported and able to flourish.
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Lead the organisation-wide objective-setting and performance management framework, ensuring clear expectations, regular feedback and fair, constructive review processes.
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Oversee learning and development approaches so that staff and managers have the skills, tools and support to perform at their best and develop their careers.
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Ensure all people-related policies and procedures (including safeguarding where appropriate), are up-to-date, legally compliant, values-aligned and consistently implemented.
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Oversee pensions, insurance, payroll and benefits ensuring these are well-managed, compliant and provide value for money.
Digital, data, IT & systems
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Work alongside the Digicomms team to support the organisation’s digital and technology strategy, ensuring systems and tools are fit for purpose and future-focused.
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Ensure the charity’s CRM (Salesforce) is effectively governed, embedded and used across the organisation, with clear ownership, training and data standards.
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Oversee data protection and information security, ensuring GDPR compliance, robust data governance and adherence to frameworks such as Cyber Essentials where relevant.
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Manage relationships with IT and systems suppliers, ensuring contracts are well-specified, performance is monitored and services deliver value for money.
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Lead the design and continuous improvement of cross-organisational systems and processes to reduce duplication, improve user experience and increase efficiency.
Operations, facilities & supplier management
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Oversee the effective management of the charity’s co-working space in Fivefields and any hybrid / remote working arrangements, ensuring they are safe, inclusive and support collaborative working.
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Plan for future workspace needs in line with organisational growth, culture and budget.
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Lead procurement and supplier management, together with the Operations & Contracts Manager, for key operational services, ensuring contracts are well-managed and aligned with our ethical, environmental and sustainability commitments.
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Ensure robust health and safety arrangements are in place and implemented across all activities, including appropriate policies, risk assessments and training.
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Oversee business continuity planning and disaster recovery arrangements so that critical operations can continue in the event of disruption.
Governance, risk & compliance
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Act as Company Secretary and secretary to the Board, ensuring effective governance processes and high-quality information flows between the executive and trustees.
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Ensure timely and accurate compliance with Charity Commission, Companies House and any other regulatory or funder requirements, including statutory filings and returns.
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Lead the development, maintenance and regular review of the organisational risk register, ensuring an appropriate appetite for risk and clear mitigation actions.
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Provide assurance to the Board and its committees on the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance frameworks across finance, HR, data protection, health & safety and other key areas.
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Coordinate the review, approval, communication and implementation of organisational policies, ensuring staff are inducted, trained and clear on their responsibilities.
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Support the Chair and CEO in planning Board and committee agendas, ensuring trustees are well-supported to discharge their duties and have appropriate information to make decisions.
Please apply with a CV and a covering statement telling us why you’re a good fit for this role. Your covering statement must include answers to the four questions we ask in the application pack. If you do not answer these questions we will not be able to consider your application.
OUR MISSION IS TO CHANGE THE WAY UNHEALTHY FOOD IS MADE, MARKETED AND SOLD, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN.
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Are you a passionate leader with a commitment to animal welfare? Join Greyhound Trust as our Head of Operations - where you will shape the future of homing services and champion the wellbeing of retired racing greyhounds across the UK.
About Us
At Greyhound Trust, we believe every retired racing greyhound deserves a loving home and a life filled with kindness and compassion. Our national network of homing centres and Branches—powered by dedicated staff and volunteers—supports over a thousand greyhounds each year in their journey from track to home. You will help take us back to our pre covid numbers of several thousand greyhounds being homed by Greyhound Trust each year.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and sitting as part of the Senior Management Team, you'll be responsible for developing and delivering our national Homing and Welfare Strategy, while leading the transformation of our homing network to home more greyhounds and develop its impact.
This is a rare opportunity to lead strategic change in animal welfare at both a national and grassroots level, whilst being operational and handws on in a sector that you love.
What You Will Do
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Lead national strategy for homing and greyhound care
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Oversee operations at our homing centres, including the flagship National Greyhound Centre
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Identify high impact changes to increase reach and home more greyhounds, and lead the relevant operational change across the homing network
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Develop new welfare and outreach initiatives
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Manage a high performing team of operational Managers, focused on greyhound outcomes, supporting and developing our valued volunteers and championing the breed
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Lead welfare governance, policy, and budget management
About You
We’re looking for a confident, collaborative and visionary leader who can balance strategic thinking with practical delivery. You will bring:
✅ Senior experience in animal welfare; if not, you will need to evidnece your ability to be successful with a steep learning curve
✅ Strong operational and budget oversight skills
✅ Ability to analsyse data and trends, and model new ways of working to address identified needs
✅ A track record of driving service improvement and innovation
✅ Excellent communication and people management skills
✅ Experience working with volunteers and multi-site teams
✅ Confidence in navigating complex welfare and behavioural decisions
✅ A passion for animal welfare and a values-led approach
Experience in policy, outreach / project development and regulatory governance is a plus.
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a respected national charity with a mission led culture
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Shape the future of homing practices and volunteer engagement across the UK
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Work alongside a passionate team, who are dedicated to Greyhound Trust and Greyhound Welfare
How to Apply
If you are ready to lead national transformation in greyhound welfare, we wouldlove to hear from you.
Apply by submitting your CV AND a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the role and why you would be a great fit for Charity and its existing committed team.
If you do not submit a covering letter your application will be automatically rejected.
Your covering letter should not be generic and full of AI generated buzz word content; please respect us as a Charity and put your energy into writing a thorough and detailed application. We want you to share your experience, your wins and why you want to work with us - give us a reason to want to shortlist you !
Greyhound Trust was founded in 1975. Since then we are proud to have found over 100,000 loving homes for greyhounds.



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Lead the finance for London Black Women's Project, a specialist charity supporting Global Majority women and children who are survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Ensure robust, compliant financial management while helping sustain vital refuge, counselling and legal advice services.
Please note: Given the nature of work and the focus of LBWP, the organisation considers the candidate’s race and sex to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Parag. 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010.
This post is open only to Black and minoritised, i.e Global Majority women.
About the Role
As Finance Manager, you’ll oversee all financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong governance. You’ll manage budgets, forecasts, rent accounting, and reporting to the Board and funders. You’ll also lead a small finance team and collaborate closely with the Director and external accountants to improve systems and drive financial excellence.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee day-to-day finance: income, expenditure, reconciliations, and supplier payments.
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Support the production of management accounts, cashflow reports, and forecasts.
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Lead budgeting and support managers to monitor spending.
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Manage rent accounting, service charges, and housing benefit claims.
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Ensure compliance with Charity Commission, HMRC, Companies House, and funder requirements.
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Line-manage and support two Finance Administrators.
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Improve financial systems and workflows.
About You
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AAT Level 2 minimum or equivalent.
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At least 5 years’ charity finance management experience.
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Experience with rent accounting, service charges, and housing benefit.
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Strong knowledge of Charity SORP, restricted/unrestricted funds, and financial compliance.
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Skilled in staff management and working with external finance providers.
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High attention to detail, organised, and confident working independently.
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Proficient in financial software and Excel.
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Committed to feminist principles and VAWG-sector work.
Why Join Us?
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Play a key leadership role in a small, mission-driven organisation.
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Support life-changing work with women and children.
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Join a supportive, values-driven team.
LBWP aims to be an Equal Opportunities employer. Considering the nature of work and the focus of LBWP, the organisation considers the candidate’s race and sex to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Parag. 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010.
This post is open only to Global Majority women.
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter providing examples of how you meet the requirements of the role under the column headed ‘CV/CL’ in the person specification. Please ensure you provide examples of how your skills, experience, knowledge and abilities meet the requirements of the role.
Interviews will be held on 15th January 2026.
London Black Women’s Project (LBWP) is a specialist, women-only organisation dedicated to supporting Black, Asian and minoritised women.



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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
About the role
Kinship is undertaking a major feasibility Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of Kinship Connected. This is aligned with recommendations set out in the Kinship Care Practice Guide published by Foundations (2024) and builds on evidence from the Kinship Navigator intervention of support for kinship carers in the USA.
This feasibility RCT is a complex, multi-partner programme involving:
- An active funding partner
- An independent evaluation team
- 5 participating local authorities (to be confirmed)
- Internal delivery teams and cross organisational services
- Kinship carers and lived experience subject experts
The Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager is the operational engine of the programme, ensuring that every workstream is scoped, resourced, sequenced, delivered and evidenced, and that Kinship is trial-ready, compliant, and well-coordinated through set-up and delivery.
This role needs someone who is an excellent communicator, highly organised, unflappable, curious, and able to sit comfortably in the detail. The successful person will keep a firm grip on timelines, dependencies and risks.
You will manage a Programmes Officer as well as the set-up, processes, documentation, reporting, trial readiness, communications and cross-team coordination. You will work closely with the Programmes Manager who will share responsibility for ensuring high quality performance across the feasibility trial. You will both work closely with the core project team and partners.
You will lead operational quality, systems, processes, data, and compliance. The Programmes Manager will lead practice quality, staff development and supervision, safeguarding and relational delivery. Together you make sure the trial is delivered ethically, consistently and to a very high standard.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the mobilisation plan across all workstreams and ensure trial readiness.
- Develop all processes, documentation and operational frameworks in line with the intervention protocol.
- Coordinate local authority onboarding, staff training and internal operational setup with the Programmes Manager.
- Work with internal Kinship teams to ensure everyone has clear expectations and is held to account for their performance during mobilisation and delivery – owning the workstreams.
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Ensure weekly pipeline monitoring for treatment and control recruitment.
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Work with the Programmes Manager and Kinship Family Workers to strengthen referral and screening processes where appropriate.
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Identify recruitment risks early and drive rapid problem-solving.
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Maintain delivery tracking and operational dashboards.
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Identify throughput or workload risks and support adjustments.
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Lead operational quality assurance (QA) including data quality checks, file audits and process compliance.
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Coordinate data collection, monitoring and data quality for evaluator requirements (both treatment and control).
Essential knowledge and experience includes:
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Project Management Qualification or commensurate experience.
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Significant experience managing complex projects or programmes with multiple partners and tight delivery requirements.
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Proven experience designing and maintaining structured workflows, operational systems and project plans in fast-paced environments.
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Experience coordinating across multidisciplinary teams without direct line management responsibility.
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Strong background in quality assurance, process improvement and operational risk management.
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Experience translating evaluation, compliance or regulatory requirements into practical delivery processes.
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Experience developing and maintaining documentation, SOPs, manuals and operational toolkits.
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Experience working with data for monitoring, decision making and evaluation readiness.
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Proven ability to ensure data quality, consistency and audit readiness.
What we’ll offer you
Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
Key dates:
Application deadline: 11.59pm, Sunday 4 January 2026
First interview: Thursday 8 January 2026 (online)
Second interview:Wednesday 14 January 2026 (in-person, London)
How to apply
Respond on CharityJobs to these 5 questions, along with your CV:
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Kinship’s mission and values emphasise putting kinship families first, being bold, stepping up and working stronger together. What motivates you to apply for this role, and how would these values shape how you lead mobilisation and delivery?
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Describe a time you managed a complex programme or project with multiple partners or workstreams. What approach did you take to keep delivery coordinated and on track?
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Give an example of how you improved data quality, compliance or process consistency. What actions did you take and what was the outcome?
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Tell us about a situation where you worked closely with colleagues delivering frontline or relational support to solve a delivery or operational challenge. What did you do to ensure alignment and shared ownership?
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Describe a time you worked in a fast-changing or uncertain environment. How did you stay grounded, support others and keep delivery moving forward?
We are looking to fill this role quickly and reserve the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised where we have received sufficient applications so please apply early!
Some tips for your application:
• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
• Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
• Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.



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Join an established international humanitarian aid charity as Finance Manager
Human Relief Foundation is a dynamic and impactful non-profit humanitarian organisation dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance to those affected by natural disasters, armed conflicts, and poverty across the world.
Our focus is on providing assistance in the areas of emergency response, education, orphan care, healthcare, and sanitation. Human Relief Foundation has been one of the first responders to major crises in many countries.
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the Human Relief Foundation’s goals. This role requires strong leadership abilities and a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles.
Person Specification
• Must hold a professional accountancy qualification: ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA.
Responsibilities:
• Acting as point of contact and spokesperson for all financial aspects of the charity and a trading subsidiary company;
• Providing complete and parallel financial accounting services to the charity and it’s trading subsidiary arm, maintaining proper records of all financial activities, and reconciling any inter-company issues between the charity and it’s trading arm;
• Implementation & administration of a Pension Plan for both the charity and the subsidiary as and when required;
• Providing financial expertise, leadership and high quality support to the management team in the UK and our international offices;
• Dealing with all queries and compliance issues relating to HMRC, Charity Commission and the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator;
• Preparing quarterly reports for management and trustees and presenting these to management or the board of trustees;
• To ensure the provision of accurate and timely financial information including budgets and forecasts;
• Maintain income sheets of revenue including standing orders and any other monthly revenue such as grants or other payments;
• Integrating Sage, QuickBooks with existing internal charity databases.
Maintaining separate records and reconciliations for
• Restricted or ring fenced donations or grants for specific projects;
• Funds raised through specific fundraising events or for specific projects (including setting up and managing separate budgets and expense controls for each).
Managing and administering
• All day to day incoming & outgoing amounts, banking and cash flow handling and settling all approved invoices and expense claims;
• Payroll for the Charity office staff and the Charity shop employees through the subsidiary;
• Outgoing payments for the UK offices and making International payments;
• Receipt of payments and making payments, in the UK and for projects Internationally in the field whilst maintaining separate budgets and records and liaising where necessary with International Programmes Department and other relevant departments;
• You will be responsible for the management and development of the small team of finance staff in the UK and internationally. Completion of all relevant quarterly, annual and other statutory compliance requirements for both the charity and its subsidiary, including
• Preparation and submission of quarterly Gift Aid returns and quarterly VAT returns to HMRC;
• Preparation of annual end of year accounts, filings and documentation for annual audits;
• Filing all relevant records with HMRC, Inland Revenue, Charity Commission, and Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator;
• Maintaining all relevant records and implementing changes to existing handling of records as required for compliance purposes.
Benefits
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Employee contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest in the
position to Ifza Kauser
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