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* This role is predominantly remote but you will be asked to come to our Brighton office few times a year
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About the role
A key role leading the risk, performance and legal functions within Frontline AIDS. The role embeds a risk management approach across all organisation functions, ensures best practice in compliance, contractual management and data protection. Works closely with others to ensure consistent and effective programme delivery practice. The role spearheads business continuity planning and security management.
We are looking for an inspirational manager who will bring significant experience and a track-record of delivering risk management plans in large complex organisations. You will be passionate about driving forward improvements in the system of internal controls, risk management and governance across the organisation. With strong analytical skills and proven experience of risk management leadership, you will lead and develop our response to anti-corruption, safeguarding, security, health & safety, and other concerns.
As an experienced leader, you will be effective at developing strong relationships with teams across the organisation. You are committed to fostering a high performance culture, and will delegate thoughtfully to give colleagues real accountability and authority.
Who we are
We’ve been on the frontline of the world’s response to HIV and AIDS for over 25 years, working with marginalised people who are denied HIV prevention and treatment simply because of who they are and where they live.
Set up in 1993 to work with community groups in the countries most affected by the global AIDS epidemic, we’ve continually adapted our approach, looking for innovative ways to break down the barriers that marginalise people living with, or at risk of acquiring, HIV. All with one goal in mind – a future free from AIDS for everyone, everywhere.
Everything we do is rooted in our two key beliefs:
- That the lives of all human beings are of equal value.
- That everyone has the right to access the HIV information and services they need for a healthy life.
Today, we work with communities in more than 40 countries, taking local, national and global action on HIV, health and human rights.
As a global partnership that is open to everyone, we can only do what we do – and achieve what we want to achieve – by working with partners from grassroots community groups to national governments. Our partners drive change where it matters, shaking up the status quo and making a noise on issues the world often chooses to ignore.
Are you the Frontliner we’re looking for?
We are looking for someone who has:
- Qualified to degree level in a relevant field to risk management and compliance.
- Post-graduate and/or professional qualification in a relevant field, including accounting, law, audit, or risk
- Extensive experience of working in a risk management/compliance/assurance function within a sizeable organisation, with strategic and operational accountability.
- Experience of managing and maintaining a risk case management system to ensure appropriate management of issues.
- Experience in developing and managing programme oversight and governance mechanisms that drive consistent approaches and strong performance.
- Experience of rolling out dedicated risk management and compliance training and supporting and guiding staff in developing risk registers and appropriate mitigating actions for risks.
- Experience of contract review and drafting of new clauses for contracts
- Experience of working with international donor rules and requirements and supporting/guiding project teams in managing projects in accordance with these rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of best practice in process review and improvement.
- Senior Experience in setting, reviewing, simplifying organisational policies and procedures and encouraging compliance.
How to apply
Find out more by downloading the full job description and person specification. If you are excited by this opportunity and think it’s right for you, we’d love to hear from you so apply using the button at the top of this page and upload your CV along with a covering letter outlining why you are a great match for this role.
Closing Date : Sunday 22nd February 2026
We have transitioned to a hybrid model of working. We are currently working from home but you will also be required to spend time working alongside your team as appropriate. The successful applicant will need to hold the right to work in the UK and /or South Africa.
Interview Date is: tbc
Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults
Frontline AIDS operates a rigorous recruitment and selection process that reflects our commitment to child protection. The Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults Policy can be downloaded here
Frontline AIDS is committed to diversity and inclusion in its hiring approach. We welcome applications from Black people, and other people of colour, people with disabilities, people living with HIV and LGBTIQ+ and non-binary individuals.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and a criminal records check. Having a criminal conviction and/or any other information divulged on the DBS/PVG or country equivalent check would not necessarily prevent you from working for the charity, but any recruitment decision will be dependent on the nature of the position sought and the circumstances and background of the offence(s).
We want a future free from AIDS for everyone, everywhere.


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ABOUT THE AVENUES YOUTH PROJECT
The Avenues Youth Project (AYP) is an exceptional West London youth club that guides disadvantaged children and young people to explore and develop new skills, connect with their peers and our trusted staff, and find their confidence. We offer fun and meaningful after-school and holiday activities led by trained youth workers. Our facilities include training kitchen, music recording studio, podcasting studio, arts and craft room, sports hall and classrooms.
We currently have an active membership of over 1,100 children and young people, and are open 6 days a week, 48 weeks a year. All activities are free-to-access, and we raise the £1.2m we need each year through donations, grants and fundraising.
We are a team of 30 employees of which 18 are variable‑hours youth workers.
Our Vision
We believe that every child and young person should have the opportunities to realise their potential, whatever their life circumstances.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver high quality recreation activities and skills training to young people in West London, to help them fulfil their potential and boost their long-term outcomes.
Our Values
1. SAFE + COMPASSIONATE
2. POSITIVE + JOYFUL
3. EMPOWERING
4. TRUSTWORTHY
5. COMMITTED to COMMUNITY
These values are at the heart of what AYP does and all staff are expected to live up to them at all times.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Chief Executive, the HR Manager is a standalone role and will lead on the operational delivery of HR initiatives and will manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle across our youth centre, ensuring the organisation remains an inclusive and supportive employer.
The HR Manager will also manage HR systems compliance, while supporting strategic projects that embed best practice and innovation across the organisation.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
• Manage all aspects of the employee lifecycle.
• Lead recruitment -including drafting job descriptions, conducting interviews, and managing the selection process- onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Provide employee relations and employment law specialist advice, including disciplinary, grievances, sickness management, capability and redundancy.
• Develop all HR policies and processes.
• Develop and co-ordinate supervision and appraisal processes.
• Plan and coordinate training opportunities, including tailored HR Workshops for line managers and personal development plans.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager in the implementation of Wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, HR best practices, safeguarding, and GDPR.
• Provide regular reporting on people metrics to various stakeholders as required.
• Manage the approved HR budget.
• Maintain and develop HR systems and data reporting.
• Support payroll accuracy and liaise with Finance.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• In conjunction with your Line Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Avenues.
• Participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences, and other functions as necessary.
• Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs.
• Adhere to all The Avenues’ policies and procedures.
• Stay abreast of policy and developments in youth work locally and nationally.
• Always undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high-quality standard of work and in accordance with our values and role model our Behaviours Framework.
• Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required within the scope of the role.
Note: The details contained in this Job Description summarise the main expectations of the role at the date it was prepared. It should be understood that the nature of individual roles will evolve and change as service, service members and funders needs change. Consequently, The Avenues will revise this Job Description as required in consultation with post holders.
ABOUT YOU
• CIPD Level 5 minimum or equivalent experience.
• Proven HR experience across the full employee lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience in recruitment and selection, including competency-based interviewing and selection skills.
• Experience in advising and supporting employee relation matters, including disciplinary, grievances, sickness management, capability and redundancy.
• Strong written skills with ability to draft policies, procedures and reports.
• Experience with HR systems and data management.
• Excellent communication, coaching and mentoring, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience using MS Word, 365, Excel, PowerPoint.
• A genuine enthusiasm for working for young people, with a strong empathy with the vision, mission and values of The Avenues.
• Commitment to safeguarding.
Experience in the charity and/or youth work sector is not essential, but desirable.
APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are enthusiastic about working for young people, please click Apply and you will be asked to submit your CV and cover letter explaining why the role interests you and how you meet the person specification.
Closing date for application: Sunday 15th February 2026
As we review applications on a rolling basis, this advert may close early once a suitable candidate has been selected.
We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity needs.
We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage, please let us know. Example: If you need additional time for assessments, require materials in an alternative format, or need a different interview setting, please inform us, and we will make the necessary arrangements.
Candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, Right to Work checks and references.
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Summary
Impact Ops is looking for a Finance Associate (UK) to join our team. The starting salary range is £40,000 to £50,000 (for associate level) and £55,000 to £65,000 (for specialist level), depending on prior experience and location. There may be flexibility in salary for exceptional candidates with significant experience. Significant experience for an associate is more than 3 years. For a specialist that’s more than 5 years.
If you’re looking for somewhere you can learn quickly, make a meaningful impact, and take ownership for a wide range of tasks, please consider applying here. The deadline to apply is February 28, 2026.
About Impact Ops
Impact Ops is an independent organization that provides operational support to high-impact nonprofits, many of our clients work on AI safety, alignment, and governance challenges. Our services include finance, recruitment, entity setup, due diligence, ops audit, and systems implementation. We’re a “remote-first” organization with team members and clients based across the world.
We’re looking for motivated, altruistic, and optimistic people from diverse backgrounds to join us in this impactful work by providing excellent operational support to our clients.
Key responsibilities
As a Finance Associate/Specialist (UK) reporting to Viktorie Havlíčková (Finance Specialist), your key responsibilities when dealing with clients will include:
- Working with the Specialist on developing financial systems for clients which reduce manual administrative duties and maximize efficiency
- Creating, tracking, and maintaining client budgets
- Processing client payments such as invoices and expense reimbursements
- Carrying out client bookkeeping tasks and advising clients on best practices
- Supporting the finance team in day-to-day financial tasks
- Ensuring compliance with the regulatory and tax requirements in the relevant jurisdictions with help from the Finance Specialist
About you
You’ll need to have:
- 2+ years (for associate) or 4+ years (for specialist) of experience in finance, budget management, or a related role
- An understanding of financial compliance and tax regulations in relevant jurisdictions, particularly for the UK
- Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, or similar tools, with a solid understanding of financial reporting and bookkeeping
You’ll also likely have:
- Experience in the nonprofit sector: You have UK-specific nonprofit finance experience.
- Experience with working in diverse team environments: You’re comfortable collaborating with international teams and adapting to various cultural and professional contexts.
- An operations mindset: You’re good at identifying issues, prioritizing, generating solutions, and efficiently implementing new ideas.
- Strong attention to detail: You identify and correct small errors to ensure precision and accuracy in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
- A love of systems: You enjoy building systems that run exceptionally smoothly, and have promising ideas for improving existing processes.
- Strong communication skills: You’re personable and able to communicate professionally and clearly with various stakeholders and clients, both in writing and verbally.
- Comfort owning projects: You’re comfortable managing tasks and you thrive in an autonomous work environment.
- An intrinsic motivation to have a positive impact with your career.
Benefits and salary
Your starting salary range is £40,000 to £50,000 (for associate level) and £55,000 to £65,000 (for specialist level), depending on prior experience and location. There may be flexibility in salary for exceptional candidates with significant experience.
Our benefits include:
- Prioritized health & wellbeing: We provide private medical, vision, and dental insurance, and up to 2 weeks’ paid sick leave. We also offer a generous allowance for you to spend on your mental health.
- Flexible working: You’re generally free to set your own schedule (with some overlapping hours with colleagues as needed). We’ll cover a remote workspace outside your home if you need one.
- Generous vacation: 25 days’ holiday each year, plus public holidays. We encourage you to use the full allowance.
- Professional development opportunities: We offer a generous allowance each year for professional development. We build in opportunities for career growth through on-the-job learning, increasing responsibility, and role progression pathways.
- Pension: We offer a 10% employer pension contribution or equivalent salary increase (if we’re unable to offer this in your country).
- Parental leave and support: New parents have up to 14 weeks of fully-paid leave and up to 52 weeks of leave in total. We can also provide financial support to help parents balance childcare needs.
- Equipment to help your productivity: We’ll pay for high-quality and ergonomic equipment (laptop, monitors, chair, etc.) for your remote work set up.
- Global team retreats: As a remote team we hold in-person staff retreats twice a year, to work on our plans and build strong working relationships.
This is a full-time role, but part-time would also be possible for particularly strong candidates. We prefer candidates who can overlap with European timezones, but we’re open to other arrangements for exceptional candidates.
We’re able to sponsor visas in the UK, so let us know if you require work authorization.
Application
Here’s a summary of the application process for a successful candidate:
- Application: Submit an application form, sharing your contact details, CV, and other experiences. Complete the application here by February 28, 2026 .
- Screening call: Attend a brief screening call, where you’ll have the chance to ask questions about the role.
- Assessment(s): Complete 1-2 paid assessments, designed to simulate the work you’d do if hired into the role.
- Interview: Attend a remote interview with at least one person from our leadership team to assess team fit.
- Work trial: Attend a paid, remote work trial — where you’ll spend the day meeting the team and completing further assessments.
- References: Share references who can comment on your aptitudes. If your references are strong, you’ll receive an offer!
We’re reviewing candidates on a rolling basis and may make an offer before the end of the application deadline.
Diversity and inclusion
We’re aware that factors like gender, race, and socioeconomic background can affect people’s willingness to apply for roles for which they meet some but not all the suggested attributes. We’d especially like to encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to express interest.
There’s no such thing as a “perfect” candidate. If you’re on the fence about applying because you’re unsure whether you’re qualified, we’d encourage you to apply.
If you require any adjustments to the application process, such as accessibility accommodations, additional preparation time, or other, we’re happy to support your needs and adjust the application process.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Reading, Hybrid (at least twice a month to Reading Office)
Hours: Full time, however will consider 0.8 FTE
Salary: £75,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 12th February 2026
First Stage Interviews: 19th & 20th February 2026
Second Stage Interviews: 25th & 26th February 2026 - there will be an informal meet with our CEO.
On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible
At Make‑A‑Wish UK, every role plays a part in creating life changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are seeking a Head of Finance who will lead the operational delivery of our finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls and full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. In this vital role, you will support the Finance Director in delivering our strategic financial objectives and act as a key liaison between finance and the wider organisation.
Core Purpose
To lead the operational delivery of the charity’s finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, and full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The Head of Finance supports the Finance Director in delivering strategic financial objectives and acts as a key liaison between finance and other departments. As a member of the Extended Leadership Team (ExLT), the role contributes financial insight to organisation‑wide decision‑making and plays an active part in delivering cross‑charity priorities and operational goals.
To be successful in this role you will need:
Essential Criteria
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with minimum 3 years PQE
- Experience in a similar role.
- Excellent excel and financial modelling skills
- Proven experience in finance business partnering & management reporting.
- Proven ability to manage and develop a finance team.
- Experience of preparing consolidated financial statements from general ledger
- Solid understanding of VAT
- Analytical mindset with ability to problem solve, interpret data and to see the bigger picture, identifying inter relationships between different departments
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience of process improvements and automation
- Uses initiative, with ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proactive, organised, and able to manage competing priorities.
- Collaborative with ability to work cross functionally
- Confident in using Microsoft Office tools and accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)
- Integrity and discretion.
Desirable Criteria
- Similar experience with medium to large charity highly desirable
- Similar experience of business partnering with areas of fundraising highly desirable
- Strong technical knowledge of charity accounting and financial reporting.
- Experience of operating under partial exemption for VAT
- Experience with restricted/unrestricted funds and grant reporting.
- Experience with digital transformation or finance system upgrades.
- Experience of working with Xero and Salesforce
Key Responsibilities:
Finance operations
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
- Ensure timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with agreed timelines – balance sheet account ownership as agreed
- Process month end journals as required
- Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with agreed timelines
- Ensure processes & procedures are documented and kept up to date, and recommend improvements to drive continuous improvement
- Maintain and improve financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
- Review finance policies on an annual basis and update in line with current legislation and best practice
- Support the organisation with any finance related queries
Management Accounting
- Prepare consolidated management accounts, including variance analysis, risks and opportunities, and advise budget holders as required.
- Design financial reports, processes and training guides to drive budget holder self service
- Recommend solutions to streamline month end reporting and other financial processes
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Coordinate the annual budgeting & forecast process across departments.
- Produce the consolidated annual budget and quarterly reforecasts for review by FD, in line with agreed timeframes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and funding requirements (currently excel based).
- Review budget & forecast submissions, and challenge appropriately. Perform variance analysis (actuals vs budget/forecast) and explain key drivers.
- Monitor performance against budget/forecast and provide appropriate reports including variance analysis dependent on stakeholder.
- Ensure finance system and all associated systems are updated with budget / forecast information accordingly
- Recommend solutions to streamline budgeting and reforecasting process
Business Partnering
- Work closely and build strong relationships with operational teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
- Influence strategic decisions through clear communication of financial insights.
- Undertake financial evaluation of new projects, business cases, funding bids, and contracts, as required.
- Produce written reports on performance, highlighting key financial risks and opportunities.
- Upskill budget holders in financial awareness and management
- Own the finance business partner relationship and role with some of the more complex profit centres
Treasury & Cash Management
- Lead cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning across the organisation.
- Manage relationships with banks and investment managers, ensuring compliance with treasury policies.
- Oversee restricted and unrestricted fund reporting and ensure appropriate allocation and usage.
- Support the development and implementation of treasury strategies, including reserve management and ethical investment policies.
Financial Planning & Analysis
- Support the Finance Director & budget holders in preparing financial models, as required.
- Partner with budget holders to provide financial models and insightful financial analysis and to support decision-making.
- Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets & reforecasts, identifying risks and opportunities
- Deliver high-quality analysis to support new initiatives.
Finance Systems & Process Improvement
- Lead on the implementation and optimisation of finance systems (eg. Xero).
- Monitor and manage any payment and other system interfaces
- Drive automation and efficiency in financial processes & reporting.
- Support the integration of finance with wider organisational systems - finance representative on technology SCRUMS and SPRINTS
mCompliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards (SORP), Companies House, HMRC, and Charity Commission requirements.
- Responsible for accurate and timely submission of HMRC returns, including quarterly VAT returns, annual employee benefits and Corporation Tax.
- Prepare statutory accounts and lead on the external audit process.
- Quarterly reporting to Make-A-Wish International - APD reporting
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations and best practices.
Team leadership & Support
- Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
- Provide training and support to non-finance staff on budgeting and financial procedures
- to improve financial literacy across the organization.
- Create Finance resources to encourage self-service for common queries
General and ad-hoc Support
- Deputise for Finance Director in their absence
- Provide cover for finance team members during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of service and workload management.
- Take on additional duties as appropriate to the level of the role and contribute to team objectives.
- Support fundraising events from a finance perspective
Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
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People are at the heart of everything we do at Dandelion Time, whether they are our staff, volunteers, or the families we work with. Being hands-on in the natural world is the basis for our activities and creativity at Dandelion Time. We care for the earth, plants, animals and each other.
We are excited to welcome someone new into our vibrant, committed and welcoming team as we deliver deeply rewarding work with vulnerable children and their families. If you enjoy working with people, numbers, data and systems,and you get a buzz from keeping things running smoothly, this role will give you plenty of variety and purpose.
You’ll play a key part in our finance administration, keep essential policies and procedures up to date, and support the coordination of our staff and volunteers. From bookkeeping and invoice processing to maintaining accurate records, supporting recruitment and safeguarding checks and helping create a safe, well‑organised environment, your work will make a real difference every day.
Whilst some bookkeeping experience is important, you don’t need to be an expert in everything else. Your confidence with numbers, organisation skills, willingness to learn and positive, “can‑do” attitude will ensure your success in this role.
If you thrive in a lively and supportive team and want to contribute to something meaningful, we’d love to hear from you.
Children should grow up in a safe and nurturing environment, to feel loved and free of fear



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Job Title - Project Manager
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 35 hours per week
Salary - £37,000 to £39,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location - Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ; this position is based at our office on the Coram Campus, with some flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week, depending on business need.
Additional information: Applicants must currently hold the right to work in the UK, as no sponsorship is available for this role.
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
About Coram International
Coram International is a research and consultancy team based at the Coram Children’s Legal Centre in London. Our team works with UN agencies, international charities and governments around the world to promote and protect children’s rights.
Our work involves designing and implementing research on a broad range of thematic areas relating to children. We also provide technical expertise to support the development of laws, policies and programmes to protect children’s rights as well as training for professionals and practitioners who work with children. Our thematic areas of focus include: the treatment of children within criminal justice systems; violence against children and child protection; protecting the rights of children in the context of migration and asylum; child marriage; adolescents’ access to sexual and reproductive health rights; the rights of children in the context of armed conflict and terrorism; and many others. We work in countries throughout the world.
We are seeking a highly organised, diligent and proactive Project Manager to support the management of our projects and operations of our team.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application. This advert is a rolling recruitment so applications will be reviewed when they are fully submitted, therefore, please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this advert early, if we receive a suitable amount of high quality applicants to take forward to interview, prior to the closing date.
Closing date: Sunday 8th February 2026 23:59 (GMT)
Interview dates: Interviews will be arranged with suitable applicants on a rolling basis.
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 281222.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
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Director of Finance and Commercial Services
Help shape the future of a values-led consultancy transforming public services.
GGi is a leading independent management consultancy dedicated to improving governance across public services, third-sector organisations and mission-driven entities. We work with boards and leaders of some of the UK’s most interesting public purpose organisations to deliver lasting societal impact, and we pride ourselves on our ethical approach, collaborative culture and commitment to better governance.
Our clients are making a big difference to people’s lives throughout the UK. They include the NHS, local authorities, charities, housing associations, sports and arts bodies, regulators and community interest companies. Our work is interesting and diverse, and we have built a values-driven team who enjoy the work we do. We are very committed to individual development and properly budget time for learning together. Have a look through our website and it will give you a picture of the work we do and the type of team we have put together.
Following significant growth in 2025, GGi is now scaling rapidly, with ambitions to double in size by 2028. We are seeking a Finance and Commercial Services Director to join our senior leadership team at a pivotal moment in our journey.
The opportunity
This is a newly created, senior leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Executive. You will take ownership of GGi’s four year business plan, commercial performance and operational insight, while leading the adoption of modern digital systems to support growth.
This role offers genuine influence, autonomy and variety. You will work closely with the CEO, Board and senior team to professionalise systems, improve visibility of performance and ensure the organisation scales in a financially robust, values-aligned way.
GGI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Key responsibilities
· Lead financial strategy, governance, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow
· Oversee outsourced finance operations and embed audit-ready processes
· Drive pricing strategy, commercial input to bids and margin improvement
· Develop KPIs and dashboards to support high performance and decision-making
· Lead adoption of a unified digital platform (finance, CRM, project tools)
· Provide clear insight to the Board on growth, risks and opportunities
About you
· Values driven professional with an interest in making a difference
· Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
· Senior finance leadership experience in consultancy, professional services or a mission-driven organisation
· Strong commercial, pricing and performance management skills
· Confident working with data, dashboards and financial models
· Interest in digital transformation and efficiency through technology
· Collaborative, ethical leadership style aligned with a flat structure
What we offer
· Salary: £80,000 plus generous company bonus
· Genuine work/life balance with remote working and regular in-person leadership meetings with occasional client travel
· Benefits: Contributory pension
· Impact: Opportunity to shape a growing consultancy with real social impact
· Culture: Supportive, learning, values-driven and collaborative
Closing date: 27 February 2026
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Lead complex, high-impact services that support people to live well and help shape the future of social care in Southend.
Applications close: 9 a.m. Thursday 26th February 2026
Location: Southend-on-Sea and services-based
About Southend Care
Southend Care is a wholly owned local authority company delivering a broad range of adult social care services, including older people’s care homes, domiciliary care, supported living, mental health services and community-based provision.
Operating across multiple locations with a lean, committed leadership team, the organisation is known for its adaptability, responsiveness and ability to manage change in a challenging and fast-moving environment.
With a refreshed board, new non-executive directors and a renewed focus on culture, engagement and commercial resilience, Southend Care is looking ahead with confidence. We are also on a journey towards providing services for children and young people, so there has never been a better time to join us.
About the role
Southend Care is seeking an experienced, hands-on Director of Operations to play a pivotal role in leading and shaping high-quality social care services across the city. This is a rare opportunity to join a values-driven, commercially aware organisation at an exciting point in its evolution, helping to strengthen operational performance, embed a positive culture and support sustainable growth.
As Director of Operations, you will take overall responsibility for the operational leadership, quality, safeguarding and performance of services. Working closely with the Managing Director and Director of Corporate Services, you will provide visible, credible leadership to managers and frontline teams, ensuring services are safe, person-centred and financially sustainable.
You will play a central role in developing managers, strengthening consistency across services, improving engagement with stakeholders and service users and supporting opportunities for service development and growth.
This is a genuinely hands-on role in a small senior team, requiring someone who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves while also contributing strategically to the organisation’s future direction.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for an operationally strong, people-focused leader with senior experience across social care and a deep understanding of regulated services. You will bring credibility in areas such as safeguarding, quality improvement and service delivery, ideally in older people’s services, domiciliary care, mental health or supported living.
You will be comfortable working autonomously in a lean environment, visible and approachable in your leadership style and confident holding managers to account while building trust and rapport.
Commercial awareness, adaptability and a collaborative mindset are essential, as is a genuine commitment to service user and staff experience.
Above all, you will bring the energy, personality and practical leadership needed to thrive in a close-knit team and help Southend Care continue to evolve and succeed.
Please click 'Redirect to recruiter’ to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you can find full details of the candidate profile and register your interest to apply.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Thursday 26th February 2026.
We’re an executive search firm working across third sector, education and membership sectors to transform leadership and inspire change.
Greenhouse Sports is pleased to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a Management Accountant to join their close-knit, dynamic team on a permanent basis, in this newly created role following an exciting period of change. Their mission is to deliver intensive sports coaching and mentoring to help develop young people from disadvantaged communities.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Finance Team by preparing monthly management accounts with variance analysis, budget holder reports, and statutory accounts. They will also contribute to finance projects, including the development of new budget holder reporting and process improvements.
The organisation:
Greenhouse Sports is an organisation dedicated to providing sports coaching and mentoring to young people impacted by poverty. Since its foundation in 2002, Greenhouse Sports has continually expanded its reach, fuelled by the support of donors and partners who believe in the value of creating opportunities for young people to succeed. Their approach combines sports coaching with mentoring, giving young people the life skills they need to lead happy and healthy lives and act as a positive social influence both at school and beyond.
As Greenhouse continues to grow, it remains committed to its mission of providing opportunities for young people who might otherwise be left behind. By addressing both the physical and mental aspects of youth development, the organisation helps young people unlock their potential and prepares them for a better future.
The key duties of the Management Accountant will be as follows:
- Complete the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
- Play a key role in the production of the statutory accounts including notes and reconciliations.
- Own the preparation of the newly created budget holder reports ensuring that reporting is complete and accurate.
- Monitor actual spending vs budget by providing a variance analysis for monthly budget holder reports.
- Extract relevant data from Xledger and prepare reporting for internal stakeholders.
- Work with a continuous improvement mindset to identify efficiencies in existing processes.
- Support other members of the finance team when required to complete tasks.
The successful candidate will have:
- A recognised professional qualification or be part qualified studying towards becoming qualified.
- Demonstrable experience of having worked in a management accounts capacity.
- Ideally, working knowledge of Charity SORP, but candidates without this are strongly encouraged to apply.
- The ability to communicate effectively with all financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- An enthusiastic and confident personality, with a key eye for detail.
The closing date for applications is on Sunday 22nd February, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 2nd March. Applications will be under continuous review before the closing date, so please submit your CV ASAP to make sure you don t miss out.
Helping young people succeed through sport and team spirit
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Role Purpose
The Finance Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the charity, ensuring accurate bookkeeping, robust financial controls, and timely financial reporting. The postholder will work closely with the CEO to support budgeting, grant and tender applications, procurement, and financial reporting to the Board of Trustees.
This is a key role in ensuring the charity’s financial sustainability, compliance, and effective use of resources.
Key Responsibilities
Bookkeeping and Financial Operations
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using appropriate accounting software.
- Manage day-to-day bookkeeping, including income, expenditure, bank reconciliations, and petty cash.
- Process purchase orders, invoices, and payments in line with financial procedures.
- Monitor cash flow and flag any concerns to the CEO.
- Payroll and expenses responsibility
Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Support the CEO in developing and monitoring the annual organisational budget.
- Assist with the preparation of budgets and finanical reporting for grant and tender applications as requested.
- Track expenditure against budgets and provide regular updates.
Financial Reporting and Governance
- Prepare quarterly financial reports for the Board of Trustees.
- Contribute to the annual budget report for trustee approval.
- Support year-end financial processes, including preparation for independent examination or audit.
- Ensure financial records meet charity and regulatory requirements.
Procurement and Ordering
- Source suppliers and obtain quotes for subscriptions, resources, services and any other relevant needs.
- Place orders for materials and equipment (e.g. laptops, office equipment) in line with budget approvals.
- Maintain records of assets and equipment.
Support to the CEO and Organisation
- Work closely with the CEO on financial planning, reporting, and decision-making.
- Provide financial information and analysis to support organisational planning.
- Undertake any other finance-related duties appropriate to the role.
Person Specification
Essential
- Qualified and experienced bookkeeper (e.g. AAT or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience of bookkeeping and financial administration, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit setting.
- Experience of preparing budgets and financial reports.
- Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
- Experience with bookkeeping software such as “Zero”
- Good IT skills, including accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
Desirable
- Experience of charity finance and funder reporting.
- Experience of supporting grant or tender applications.
- Knowledge of charity governance and trustee reporting.
Working Arrangements
This is a hybrid role, with a mix of office-based and home working subject to performance, needs of the charity and agreement. Working days are flexible, with a preference for Monday, Wednesday, and/or Friday, subject to agreement.
Equality and Diversity
The charity is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Hours: 14 hours per week (worked over 2–3 days - to be agreed)
Preferred working days: Monday / Wednesday / Friday (to be agreed)
Salary: £15–£20 per hour(£10,920–£14,560 per annum for 14 hours/week, equivalent to £29,260 upwards FTE) depending on experience
Benefits:
25 days annual leave excluding bank holidays (pro rata)
Extra leave: +1 day after 3 years’ service, +1 more day after 5 years
Birthday Leave
Sick pay package
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Giving back Scheme - Volunteer day leave
Cycle to work scheme
Specsavers Partnership
Are you detail-focused, analytically minded, and have experience of working with Gift Aid? MSF UK is looking for a Gift Aid Manager to lead and develop our Gift Aid team, helping unlock vital additional funding for our lifesaving medical work around the world. In this role, you’ll:
- Oversee the management and administration of Gift Aid, and other forms of tax-efficient giving, to maximise MSF UK’s income
- Manage Gift Aid income across multiple income streams ensuring that MSF UK remains compliant with HMRC regulations
- Lead on delivering regular Gift Aid communications to supporters following HRMC best practice; identifying opportunities and developing strategies to increase Gift Aid income.
You’ll be part of a fast-paced, ambitious team with a big impact. Join us and be part of the world’s leading emergency medical aid organisation - Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon Fri
Duration: Permanent
Location: London - Hybrid, 2 days per week in London office (Including Wednesdays)
Salary: £46,784.49 - £57,181.04 per annum
Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.
Job Purpose:
The primary responsibility of the Gift Aid Manager is to oversee the management and administration of Gift Aid, and other forms of tax-efficient giving, to maximise MSF UK’s income. This includes responsibility for managing the Gift Aid and tax reclaim processes across multiple income streams, ensuring claims are submitted in a timely manner, and that MSF UK remains compliant with HMRC regulations. This role requires a specialist understanding of Gift Aid regulations.
They also act as the main point of contact with HMRC on complex matters relating to Gift Aid and reclaiming tax, providing solutions or advice on more complicated Gift Aid queries to the wider Fundraising team. The Gift Aid Manager will lead on planning and delivering regular Gift Aid communications to supporters.
Please download the full job and person specification below for further details.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience in managing end to end Gift Aid claims and processes within the charity sector.
- Strong working knowledge of HMRC Gift Aid regulations, practices and procedures and other relevant HMRC guidelines.
- Knowledge and understanding of Gift Aid compliance in charity environments.
- Experience of working with 3rd parties on Gift Aid claims and processes.
- Demonstrable knowledge of Microsoft Excel to an intermediate level including the ability to produce and manipulate pivot tables.
- Experience of working with Power BI KPI dashboards.
- Working knowledge of a fundraising database or CRM system (preferably Microsoft Dynamics CRM or similar CRM) and managing large datasets.
- Proven experience of monitoring and checking processes and developing process improvement and project management experience.
- Experience in providing Gift Aid training and support to staff or volunteers.
- Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.
- An excellent level of numeracy, combined with accuracy, attention to detail and an ability to follow defined processes is a must
- Excellent time management skills with a proven track record in managing a busy workload to deadlines whilst maintaining a systematic and organised approach
- A proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in line with established schedules ensuring accuracy in the information provided
- An excellent communicator with training experience and the ability to deliver complex information to a variety of internal stakeholders in an accessible and relevant way.
- Ability to build excellent working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.
- Self-motivated, flexible and able to work without close supervision within a team environment
- A responsible attitude to dealing with sensitive and confidential information
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other relevant software tools
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- Commitment to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières.
- Proactive, resourceful, and adaptable with a solutions-focused approach.
- A positive team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across different departments.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation by the closing date.
Please apply as soon as possible as MSF reserves the right to close the vacancy early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Recruitment timetable:
- Closing date for applications: 15 February 2026, 11.59pm (GMT)
- First round interviews: 04 & 05 March 2026
- Projected Start Date: 06 April 2026
MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community.
Safeguarding
MSF UK/IE is dedicated to safeguarding everyone who comes into contact with the organisation, for whatever reason and however brief. All posts are subject to safer recruitment process which include robust reference requests, scrutiny of employment history and where applicable criminal record and barring checks.
Our safeguarding commitment is underpinned by policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the organisation. On joining MSF UK/IE you will be required to attend safeguarding training to ensure responsibility for and maintaining safe working practice and to safeguard our teams, beneficiaries, and communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client is one of the UK's most enduring and impactful philanthropic networks - a unique umbrella for 16 independent grant-making trusts and charitable companies founded by three generations of the Sainsbury family. Over the past 50 years, it has stewarded more than £3 billion in support of visionary work across the environment, social inclusion, education, heritage, scientific research and the arts, partnering with organisations and communities to drive meaningful, long-term change. Each trust within the our client's organisation operates with autonomy and deep sector expertise, championing causes from climate action and literacy to human rights and palliative care. Rooted in a legacy of sustained, strategic giving and guided by active trustees and specialist staff, our client fuels innovation and impact across the UK and beyond.
Where capital meets purpose - and leadership shapes change.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with the organisation to recruit an exceptional Impact Investment Manager to play a leading role in deploying capital for measurable social and environmental good. This is a rare opportunity to help shape and grow a significant impact investment and social investment portfolio within a values-driven, established and forward thinking philanthropic organisation.
The role
Working closely with the Impact Investment Lead, this person will originate, assess, present and execute impact investments and social investments, manage existing portfolios, and engage directly with trustees, investees and fund managers. They will combine rigorous financial analysis with a deep commitment to impact - covering strategy, governance and reporting while helping to steward endowments approaching £200m, with a growing allocation to impact. Situated in the Finance Team, this person will manage many and varied relationships across the family of Trusts and will represent our client externally, supporting the Trusts in their efforts to deliver on their charitable purposes and enable the Trusts to maximise impact.
The Person
The successful candidates will have substantial hands-on experience making and managing impact investments or social investments , they will bring strong commercial judgement and the ability to measure and articulate impact . They will be confident presenting complex recommendations to trustees and investment committees , will thrive in a collaborative, purpose-led environment with lots of autonomy and responsibility. They will have a flexible and open mind-set, able to take initiative and navigate change.
In return, this person will gain real influence, long-term perspective, and the chance to contribute to a lasting legacy whilst working alongside engaged and experienced trustees and a passionate team committed to meaningful change.
Our client is committed to addressing inequality and supporting a fairer society through the trusts' grantmaking and programmatic work. We aim to provide a supportive environment where all our employees are treated fairly and with respect.
As a Specialist Recruitment Practice, Prospectus is also committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invests in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Summary
Impact Ops is looking for a Recruitment Associate or Recruitment Specialist (UK) to join our team. The starting salary range is £40,000–£50,000 (associate level) and £55,000–£65,000 (specialist level), depending on prior experience and location. There may be flexibility in salary for exceptional candidates with significant experience.
If you’re looking for a role where you can learn quickly, take ownership of core recruitment tasks, and make a meaningful impact supporting high-impact nonprofits, particularly in AI safety, alignment, and governance, we’d love to hear from you.
The deadline to apply is February 28, 2026, although we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
About Impact Ops
Impact Ops is an independent organization that provides operational support to high-impact nonprofits, many of our clients work on AI safety, alignment, and governance challenges. Our services include finance, recruitment, entity setup, due diligence, ops audit, and systems implementation. We're a "remote-first" organization with team members and clients based across the world.
We're looking for motivated, altruistic, and optimistic people from diverse backgrounds to join us in this impactful work by providing excellent operational support to our clients.
You can read more about how the first two years went at Impact Ops here.
Key responsibilities
As a Recruitment Associate/Specialist you will be part of a team responsible for recruitment operations for both Impact Ops and our clients. Your key responsibilities will include:
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Designing, documenting, and continuously improving recruitment processes and templates across multiple clients, working closely with hiring managers and internal stakeholders
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Conducting candidate sourcing and outreach, including identifying relevant talent pools and helping build and maintain candidate pipelines
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Conducting early-stage candidate evaluation, including application reviews and screening calls, to identify high-potential candidates early in the hiring process
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Managing candidate communications throughout hiring processes to ensure a professional, timely, and positive candidate experience
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Tracking candidates, roles, and hiring progress accurately across applicant tracking systems and internal tools
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Assisting with recruitment coordination tasks, including interview scheduling and managing process logistics
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Proactively identifying gaps, inefficiencies, or failure points in recruiting systems and proposing improvements
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Maintaining and improving scoring rubrics and assessment frameworks to ensure fair, consistent evaluation
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Supporting the recruitment team with day-to-day operational and administrative tasks to ensure hiring processes run smoothly
Additional responsibilities for Recruitment Specialists:
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Owning client relationships end-to-end for assigned roles, acting as a trusted partner to hiring managers and stakeholders
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Project managing multiple hiring rounds simultaneously, including aligning on role requirements, driving timelines, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring delivery against hiring goals
About you
You'll need to have:
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2+ years (associate) or 4+ years (specialist) of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or a related role
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Experience supporting end-to-end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, and coordination
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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Comfort working with recruitment tools, ATS platforms, and documentation systems
You'll also likely have:
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Enthusiasm for adopting cutting-edge recruitment technologies and AI tools, with willingness to innovate
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An operations mindset: you enjoy improving processes and making systems run smoothly
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Ambitious growth mindset with excitement about scaling recruitment operations
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Positive, optimistic approach with strong interpersonal skills
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Experience in nonprofit, social impact, or mission-driven recruitment is a plus
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Experience recruiting for technical research roles, particularly in AI/ML or adjacent fields
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Interest in the unique challenges of recruiting for emerging, specialized cause areas
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Understanding of or an interest in the AI safety landscape
Benefits and salary
Your starting salary range is £40,000 to £50,000 (for associate level) and £55,000 to £65,000 (for specialist level), depending on prior experience and location. There may be flexibility in salary for exceptional candidates with significant experience.
Our benefits include:
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Prioritized health & wellbeing: We provide private medical, vision, and dental insurance, and up to 2 weeks' paid sick leave. We also offer a generous allowance for you to spend on your mental health.
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Flexible working: You're generally free to set your own schedule (with some overlapping hours with colleagues as needed). We'll cover a remote workspace outside your home if you need one.
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Generous vacation: 25 days' holiday each year, plus public holidays. We encourage you to use the full allowance.
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Professional development opportunities: We offer a generous allowance each year for professional development. We build in opportunities for career growth through on-the-job learning, increasing responsibility, and role progression pathways.
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Pension: We offer a 10% employer pension contribution or equivalent salary increase (if we're unable to offer this in your country).
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Equipment to help your productivity: We'll pay for high-quality and ergonomic equipment (laptop, monitors, chair, etc.) for your remote work set up.
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Global team retreats: As a remote team we hold in-person staff retreats twice a year, to work on our plans and build strong working relationships.
This is a full-time role, but part-time would also be possible. We prefer candidates who can overlap with European timezones, but we're open to other arrangements for exceptional candidates.
We're able to sponsor visas in the UK, so let us know if you require work authorization.
Application
Here’s a summary of the application process for a successful candidate:
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Application: Submit an application by February 28, 2026.
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Screening call: Attend a brief screening call, where you’ll have the chance to ask questions about the role.
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Interview: Attend a remote interview to assess team fit and experience.
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Work trial: Attend a paid, remote work trial — where you’ll spend the day meeting the team and completing further assessments.
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References: Share references who can comment on your aptitudes. If your references are strong, you’ll receive an offer!
We’re reviewing candidates on a rolling basis and may make an offer before the end of the application deadline.
Diversity and inclusion
We're aware that factors like gender, race, and socioeconomic background can affect people's willingness to apply for roles for which they meet some but not all the suggested attributes. We'd especially like to encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to express interest.
There's no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. If you're on the fence about applying because you're unsure whether you're qualified, we'd encourage you to apply.
The Intensive Support Refuge Manager (ISM) is responsible for the effective leadership and management of Pathway Project’s two Women’s Refuges in South Staffordshire, delivering high-quality, trauma-informed accommodation-based support to women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
She will provide driven operational and strategic leadership across both sites, ensuring safety, consistency of practice, regulatory compliance, financial sustainability and excellent outcomes for residents. She will be supported by a Head of Operations, Deputy Refuge Managers, Senior Support, Refuge staff and volunteers.
She will work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to support Pathway Project’s evolving strategy and commitment to excellence in service delivery.
Why work for us?
Pathway Project is an inspiring place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy.
We have a bold new strategy and a passion for excellence in service delivery with an eye on growth.
Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans.
It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey.
We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority or under-represented groups.
We offer the following benefits:
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25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
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A competitive pension scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families
We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role.
About Pathway Project
We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire.
We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations.
We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear.
Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year.
We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice.
We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us.
Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led.
Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
** Please ntoe we may close this application early if we receive sufficient applications**
Please apply via CharityJob, please ensure your covering letter and CV hold sufficient information to evidence where you meet the requirements of the Role Profile.
For a discussion about the role please contact Pathway Project Offices, the office number is available on the website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit delivering real transparency and accountability for market impacts on nature and people. Our special focus is on ending deforestation – an essential step in achieving urgent global goals on climate, nature and human rights. We deliver our work by building and maintaining open-data platforms, creating stronger voluntary and compliance frameworks, and accelerating accountability and action in the finance sector with nature-positive guidance to help achieve deforestation-free portfolios.
We work globally, with a focus on both forested regions (particularly across Latin America and South East Asia), and major consumer and financial markets (with a focus on Europe, the US, Singapore and China). We have a distributed team of around 70 people worldwide, with a main office in Oxford (UK). We work via close and deep partnerships, including with institutions like the Stockholm Environment Institute, the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions, UNEP Finance Initiative, the World Conservation Monitoring Centre, the Zoological Society of London, and many many others.
About the Role
As People and Culture Lead, reporting to the Director of Execution & Planning, you will be responsible for the development of the People function at Global Canopy. Providing advice and support to the Leadership Team and colleagues across the organisation, you will lead on people and culture initiatives that enable our team to maximise their potential, resulting in greater impact as an organisation.
You will bring excellent relationship-building and influencing skills as well as strong technical expertise to ensure that we can recruit, retain, develop, support and engage the people we rely on to deliver our vital work for forests, nature and human rights. You will manage all aspects of team members’ journey with the organisation, including recruitment, performance and development, employee relations and pay and benefits.
We are looking for someone who leads with empathy and wisdom, putting individuals at the heart of their work.
Responsibilities
Employee life cycle management
- Be responsible for the creation, maintenance, evolution and operation of all HR policies, processes and systems
- Work closely with the leadership team and internal boards on areas such as recruitment, performance, learning and development, absence, salaries/benefits, job grading and employee engagement
- Ensure the ongoing development of our P&C offering is aligned with our culture
Support & advice to leaders an managers
- Build strong working relationships with the leadership team in order to support them directly
- Provide coaching, guidance and support to managers ensuring that our people are supported to thrive and develop
- Advise on people issues and managing cases, to ensure that processes are followed in line with Global Canopy’s policy, best practice and employment legislation
Support delivery of Global Canopy's People plan
- Alongside the Director of Execution & Planning, drive the implementation of people initiatives and be responsible for the successful embedding of changes
- Lead on connection and collaboration initiatives to build a cohesive, highly motivated team in line with Global Canopy’s culture and in the context of hybrid working
- Provide reports and maintain KPIs related to our people and present these to senior leaders and trustees
Management
- Line management of People and Recruitment Advisor, supporting them in their management of recruitment for Global Canopy, and providing coaching and mentoring to support their ongoing development
- Manage the relationship with our EOR
- Alongside the Director of Execution & Planning and Operations Coordinator, provide leadership on data protection across the organisation
Requirements
To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most:
- People-first and positive approach to HR management
- Broad experience of managing human resources work across organisations, with a good understanding of HR procedures and legislation in the UK
- Alignment with our values and our mission, a commitment to collaboration and a passion for developing an organisational culture in which people thrive
Essential behavioural competencies:
- Leading with warmth
- Credibility as both structured and effective as well as emotionally intelligent
- Able to handle difficult situations sensitively and confidentially
- Initiative and ability to manage and prioritise own workload, working to deadlines
- Creativity
Skills and experience:
- Significant experience in all aspects of employee lifecycle management
- CIPD level 5 or equivalent experience
- Strong understanding of UK employment law and best practice
- Experience and expertise to support in the areas of diversity and inclusion, learning and development and employee wellbeing and engagement in a hybrid context
- Experience of working in an advisory capacity with leadership teams and regularly reporting to senior leaders and trustees
- Ability to take a leadership role in change projects
- Experience of working across different departments/functions in a matrixed and international organisation
- Experience of working internationally with employees based outside the UK - and covered by non-UK law
- Experience or understanding of the context for a charity / not for profit organisation
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £55,000- £60,000 full time equivalent. This role sits within Band C on Global Canopy’s remuneration framework.
Nature of contract: Full time or 0.8 FTE. Permanent. This is a hybrid role working from home and our office in Oxford. There is a requirement to attend the office once a week and for other meetings/work as required.
Holidays: 36 days (including bank/public holidays) for discretionary use across the annual leave year. Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days or equivalent of one week’s leave.
Pension: Employer pension contribution of 8%.
Healthcare cashback plan: Covering dental fees, eye-care, wellbeing, physiotherapy, chiropody and much more – for you and any children.
Employee Assistance Programme: Which provides free, confidential advice on personal and legal matters.
Other: Huge range of discounts and cashback deals at gyms, restaurants, holidays, and much more.
How to Apply
To apply for the position, please follow the link and submit an up-to date CV and covering letter. The covering letter should explain your motivation for the role, and how your skills and experience fit the person specification. (Please no more than 1 side of A4).
All candidates are asked to complete an anonymous diversity monitoring form when they apply. The closing date for applications is 23 February at 9am GMT. Early application encouraged. We may close applications early if suitable candidates are identified.
First round interviews are planned for w/c 23 February via video call, and final interviews are planned for w/c 2 March in-person at our Oxford office.
At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities. Global Canopy works on issues of global deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We would welcome applications from people from these regions. Right-to-work in the UK is required.
Applicant data will be managed in accordance with the candidate privacy policy available on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

