Finance and support services manager jobs

ID: 1826 Service Manager

Service: Wigan Crisis Space

Salary: Starting at £37,211 and rising to £41,518 FTE per annum

Location: Wigan Crisis Space

Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time) – flexible across the week, hours will include some weekend and evening work

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:

At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the

importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the service delivery our Wigan Crisis Space that operates in Wigan town centre. The service operates from 3pm – 10pm , 7 days per week. There is an expectation that the post holder will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Please see Job Description for additional information.

The Wigan Crisis Space forms part of the Greater Manchester VCSE crisis pathway, we are non- clinical alternative to A&E. The focus of our work is to offer timely support to adults who are experiencing mental and emotional distress and suicide ideation. The Crisis Space is an out of hours service that creates a safe space for adults to access timely compassionate support from trained recovery workers.

The Service Manager will have responsibility to line manage two Team Leaders, and overall leadership for the staff team working within the service. We are looking for a values driven leader who can work closely with the Operational Manager to support and develop the service to increase our reach to adults who are experiencing a MH crisis.

Main Responsibilities:

· working within the Wigan Crisis Space to provide leadership and management to the staff team to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective and appropriate service to adults living within the Borough of Wigan

· ensuring that the service is integrated, comprehensive and makes a difference to people using it, with clear focus on improving mental and emotional health and wellbeing and social outcomes meaning that people will be healthier, safer, happier, more resilient, more independent and better able to enjoy life opportunities.

· Facilitating opportunities for staff, volunteers and people who use the service to contribute to the ongoing development of the Crisis Space by sharing learning, listening and sharing and responding to feedback and by using the feedback from this to create and implement a continuous development plan

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):

· Experience of managing and leading teams within health, social care, voluntary sector or community-based services, including supervision, performance management and staff development.

· Experience of working with adults experiencing mental health challenges, including safeguarding, risk management, partnership working and achieving positive service outcomes

· Strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence and ability to present and communicate information effectively both in person and using a range of mediums to internal and external stakeholders, adults, children, young people and funders.

·Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced

Benefits:

- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays / of 30 working days plus bank holiday pro rata

- up to 6% matched-pension contributions

- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment

- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions

- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers

- cycle to work scheme

- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:

· Click the “Redirect to Recruiter” link above and fill out our digital application form

· Closing Date: 20th July 2026 at 5pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place on: Friday 31st July 2026 in Bolton.

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email Rita Croome.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community / particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. 

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person. 

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Join the Cardinal Hume Centre and use your estates expertise to help create a safe, welcoming and well-managed environment for young people, children and families facing homelessness and poverty. This is a rare opportunity to lead both the long-term stewardship of a significant Central London site and the day-to-day delivery of facilities, compliance and improvement works that directly support life-changing services.

Working closely with the CEO, Head of HR and Operations and Board of Trustees, you will shape future plans for the Centre’s estate while ensuring the building remains safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose. If you are a strategic and practical estates professional who wants their work to make a tangible social impact, we would like to hear from you.

What you’ll do

· Lead long-term estate planning, capital works and building improvements – you’ll support our master planning for the site

· Oversee day-to-day maintenance, facilities management and contractor performance to keep the Centre running effectively

· Take organisational responsibility for health and safety, fire safety and statutory compliance

· Manage budgets, procurement and reporting, delivering value for money while supporting excellent services

· Support sustainability and environmental improvements that strengthen the Centre for the future

What we’re looking for

· A skilled estates, facilities or property professional with strong experience in building compliance, maintenance and project delivery

· A confident communicator who can work effectively with senior leaders, trustees, contractors and colleagues across the organisation

· Someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational oversight

· A values-led individual who is motivated by the opportunity to support a charity tackling youth and family homelessness

Partnerships and Trusts Team Manager – Help shape the future of Barnsley Hospice

Join Barnsley Hospice and lead a talented fundraising team to build meaningful partnerships and secure vital income that makes a real difference to local people and their families. As Partnerships and Trusts Team Manager, you will drive growth across corporate partnerships, trusts, foundations and major donor relationships, developing sustainable income streams that support our ambition and future plans.

You will inspire and develop a high-performing team, create compelling cases for support, nurture strategic relationships and identify new opportunities to increase income and impact. Working closely with senior fundraising leaders, you will play a key role in delivering our fundraising strategy, strengthening supporter relationships and ensuring every partnership helps us continue providing compassionate, specialist palliative and end-of-life care.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraising professional with strong leadership skills, a passion for relationship building and the ambition to make a lasting difference.

Key Duties and responsibilities

1. To lead and inspire the Partnerships and Trust team by undertaking regular one-to-

ones, appraisals and performance reviews, to ensure they meet their SMART

objectives and income targets

2. Build compelling cases for support and financial ‘asks’ to secure partnerships, major donor and trust income

4. Support the Head of Fundraising and Director of Income Generation to develop and implement a highly ambitious corporate, major donor and trust fundraising strategy that enables Barnsley Hospice to meet its strategic objectives

5. Lead the team with designing and hosting engagements events to support with the

stewardship and cultivation of organisations, major donors and trusts.

6. Support the Head of Fundraising in developing Barnsley Hospice strategic approach to acquisition, cultivation and development of corporate partnerships, major donors and

trusts.

7. Developing a sustainable new partnerships and trust pipeline.

8. Effectively manage the corporate partnerships, major donors, and trusts budget, reporting any risks and opportunities to the Head of Fundraising, providing analysis and reforecasting as required.

9. Responsibility for negotiating complex strategic partnerships and overseeing new business pitches to build success in this area.

10. Drive growth in the corporate new business pipeline, focusing on value and sector leading corporates.

11. Drive growth in the trusts pipeline, focusing on value and sector leading trusts.

12. Review current corporate partnerships and trusts and oversee the building of an effective pipeline of new business opportunities to increase income substantially.

13. Lead in best practice in supporter care across corporate fundraising, major donors and trusts, to engage, motivate and retain supporters and increase their relationships with Barnsley Hospice.

15. Maximise the use of the CRM to inform and develop strategic plans.

16. Carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head of Fundraising or Director of Income Generation.

 Knowledge and educational achievements:

Essential:

· GCSE’s (Grade A to C) or equivalent in English and Maths

· Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle for business use

Desirable:

● Evidence of further education in this field

 Experience and work achievements:

Essential:

● Demonstrable experience of working in a corporate/ trusts charitable fundraising role with strong understanding of new business and account management, including securing multi-year partnerships (min £10k per annum)

● Experience of leading teams through growth and change

● Experience of producing budgets and strong financial management skills

Desirable:

● Demonstrable experience of working with major donors, including onboarding and stewardship

 Skills and abilities:

Essential:

● An ability to manage and prioritise a number of relationships, working to deadlines and agreed targets

● Strong people leadership skills

● Excellent communicator with strong presentation skills and the ability to network, influence and negotiate with a wide range of people

● Excellent writing skills with a demonstrable commitment to high standards of presentation

● Current knowledge of corporate fundraising trends, and current fundraising legislation and regulation.

● Excellent IT skills including advanced CRM analytical skills

● A willingness and ability to operate in an open, honest, flexible way and at ease with being accountable

Personal attributes:

Essential:

● Proactive and willing to take ownership of tasks

● Positive and flexible approach

● Commitment to delivering excellent supporter experience

● Passion for the work of the hospice

● Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

● Ability to travel locally where required

● Act as an ambassador for Barnsley Hospice at all times

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced charity finance professional to join a friendly, values-driven organisation at an important point in its development.

Carers Support Bristol and South Gloucestershire is entering a new strategic period, and we are looking for a Finance Manager who wants support real change. You will have the chance to shape how we plan, report, forecast and make decisions, helping us build strong financial systems that support high-quality services for adults, parent carers and young carers across Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

The role is available due to the upcoming retirement of our current Finance Manager, creating an opportunity for someone to bring fresh insight, strengthen our processes and work closely with the CEO, Treasurer, Senior Management Team and Finance Officer.

You will lead the day-to-day finance function, produce monthly management accounts, oversee payroll, support budget holders, manage cash flow forecasting, review investments, strengthen financial policies and controls, and provide financial modelling for funding applications, tenders and service planning.

This is a varied and influential role where your work will directly support better decisions, better use of resources and stronger services for unpaid carers, who play such a vital role in our communities.

We are looking for someone who can combine technical finance skills with a practical, collaborative approach. You will be confident explaining financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues, spotting risks and opportunities, and helping managers understand the financial impact of their decisions.

You will be joining a supportive team where flexibility, trust and shared purpose matter. We offer hybrid working, a part-time senior role with real influence, and the opportunity to help shape the future of a respected local charity.

About you

You will bring experience of charity, not-for-profit or comparable financial management, with strong skills in management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, payroll oversight, financial controls and reporting.

You will be comfortable managing a small finance team, improving systems and processes, working with auditors and trustees, and supporting organisational efficiency without losing sight of the people and purpose behind the numbers.

Most importantly, you will want to use your finance skills in a role where they make a real difference.

Why join us?

At Carers Support BSG, you will find a warm, committed and practical team working to improve life for unpaid carers of all ages. We support adults, parent carers and young carers through advice, information, assessments, groups, wellbeing support, hospital and GP-based services, and community connection.

You will have flexibility in how you work, the support of an experienced team and the space to help modernise our financial planning and reporting as we develop our next strategy.

If you are looking for a finance role where you can be both hands-on and strategic, where your judgement will be valued, and where your work will help sustain services that matter deeply to local people, we would love to hear from you.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the finance function and line managing the Finance Officer.

• Producing accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.

• Supporting the CEO, Treasurer, SMT and trustees with financial insight and decision-making.

• Leading budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning.

• Supporting funding applications, tenders and contract planning with robust financial modelling.

• Overseeing payroll processes with the Finance Officer.

• Reviewing investments, reserves and cash holdings.

• Maintaining strong financial controls, policies and procedures.

• Identifying financial risks, operational efficiencies and areas for improvement.

• Supporting the annual audit and statutory reporting requirements

There’s lots more we could tell you, but why not apply and come and see for yourself.  If you’d like any further information, please email us.

Please visit our website  for all the information you need and details of how to apply.  All completed applications should be returned to our recruitment email address.

Closing date for applications is 13th August 2026 @ 12 noon with interviews at our offices in Fishponds on 3rd September 2026.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our workplace is free of barriers and fully accessible for people with disabilities.  We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults; from recruitment of staff through to supporting our team working with families and carers in crisis.

Registered Charity No:  1063226

Hours: Full-time (40 hours) .  We would also consider Part time option of 4 days per week (32 hours)
Reporting to: Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO)

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys combining hands-on financial management with process improvement and strategic support. Working closely with the Chief Finance & Operations Officer, you will play a key role in delivering robust financial management, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting effective decision-making across the College.

About the Role

As Finance Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the College's finance function, including:

• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Overseeing payroll and pension administration
• Producing cash flow forecasts, reconciliations and management information
• Supporting budgeting, financial planning and annual audit processes
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
• Developing and improving financial systems, controls and processes
• Line managing the Finance Assistant and providing support across the wider organisation

This is a varied role requiring excellent organisational skills, strong technical knowledge and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to colleagues from a range of backgrounds.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• AAT Level 4 qualification (or equivalent experience), with GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above)
• Significant experience in a finance management role covering accounts, payroll and bookkeeping
• Strong knowledge of financial controls, payroll, pensions and HMRC requirements
• Excellent analytical, organisational and Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience supervising or supporting finance staff
• A proactive approach with a commitment to continuous improvement and excellent customer service

It would be an advantage if you have experience within a charity, higher education or not-for-profit environment and are studying towards or hold a professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent).

Apply

If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a rewarding role where your expertise will make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.For further information on the College, our beautiful rural location and where to send your CV to apply, please visit our website.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt, and interviews scheduled throughout the summer.  We anticipate the successful candidate to be in post by end of September 2026.

The Leverhulme Trust

Finance Manager

Circa £65,000 per annum

Permanent, Full Time

Office based in City of London, closest stations Chancery Lane, Temple & Blackfriars

Hybrid working, minimum 40% office attendance

About the Leverhulme Trust

The Leverhulme Trust is one of the UK's largest and most prestigious charitable research funders. Established in 1925 under the will of the First Viscount Leverhulme, the Trust supports outstanding curiosity-driven research and education across all academic disciplines, awarding approximately £120 million annually through more than 600 grants.

With a substantial investment portfolio and a long-standing commitment to advancing knowledge, creativity and independent thinking, the Trust plays a vital role in supporting researchers and institutions across the UK and beyond. Despite its scale and influence, the organisation remains deliberately lean, with a close-knit team of around 20 staff delivering significant national impact.

As the Trust continues to enhance its financial systems, reporting capability and governance arrangements, we are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to join the team and play a key role in supporting both operational excellence and strategic decision-making.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager will play a central role in overseeing the Trust's financial accounting, investment reporting, cash management and governance activities.

This is a broad and varied position offering exposure to a significant investment portfolio, complex financial reporting requirements and engagement with senior stakeholders. Working within a small, highly professional team, you will combine technical accounting expertise with a hands-on approach, helping to strengthen financial processes, develop management reporting and support key organisational initiatives.

This is a unique opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys operating across both strategic and operational finance, and who is looking to make a meaningful contribution within an intellectually stimulating and purpose-driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead investment accounting and reporting for the Trust's substantial investment portfolio and associated charity.
• Prepare statutory accounts and act as the main contact for external auditors.
• Manage cashflow forecasting, treasury activities and cash management.
• Develop and enhance financial and management reporting through Microsoft Business Central and other systems.
• Drive improvements to finance processes, controls and reporting during a period of systems development.
• Support Investment Committee meetings, prepare Board papers and lead production of the Trustees' Annual Report.
• Build strong relationships with colleagues, auditors, custodians and investment managers to ensure effective financial oversight and governance.
• Provide broader support to the Director of Finance across governance, risk and operational initiatives.

About You

We are looking for a technically strong and proactive finance professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys balancing detailed financial work with strategic projects.

You will bring:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Strong financial accounting and statutory reporting experience.
• Experience of investment accounting, financial services or auditing organisations with significant investment portfolios would be advantageous.
• Sound knowledge of financial reporting principles, with charity accounting experience desirable but not essential.
• Experience improving financial processes, systems and reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• A hands-on, adaptable approach and willingness to contribute across a broad range of activities.

Why Join the Leverhulme Trust?

• This is a rare opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected charitable institutions and work at the heart of an organisation that invests heavily in research, education and innovation.
• Generous 25% pension contribution scheme
• Play a key role within a nationally significant charity with a multi-billion-pound endowment.
• Work closely with senior leadership and gain exposure to investment management, governance and strategic decision-making.
• Influence the development of financial reporting and processes.
• Join a supportive, collaborative and intellectually engaging environment.
• Have genuine opportunity to make a visible and lasting impact within a small, high-performing team.

Apply Now

The Leverhulme Trust is partnering with Allen Lane on the recruitment of this opportunity.

For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact Iain Slinn at Allen Lane.

As Senior Manager: Community Wellbeing Services, you will hold leadership responsibility for key services including Community Connections, Safe Haven and Counselling, ensuring they are safe, effective, high-quality and aligned within a coherent organisational approach. This is a senior leadership role accountable for the strategic direction, operational performance and integration of Catalyst’s community-based services and partnerships across Surrey.

Beyond service oversight, you will lead the development of a connected and responsive community offer, ensuring Catalyst’s services operate as part of a wider network of provision across Surrey. You will play a central role in shaping how services connect with each other and with external partners to create clear, accessible and holistic pathways for clients.

You will lead the development of a coherent community wellbeing operating model, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities and pathways across services.

You will define and drive what partnership working means at Catalyst, building strong, visible relationships across the VCSE sector, statutory services and local networks, and ensuring Catalyst is a trusted, active and vibrant presence within local communities.

A key focus of the role is ensuring consistent quality, strong safeguarding practice and effective performance across diverse community settings, supported by clear standards, oversight and continuous improvement.

You will be expected to be highly visible and present across services and partnerships, maintaining close connection to delivery, staff, communities and stakeholders.

Location: Nankeville Court, Woking (hybrid), with regular presence across community sites, partner organisations and Catalyst locations
Salary: £41,000-£45,000
Hours: 35 hours
Contract type: Permanent

About the organisation

Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing—together, every step of the way.

About you

We are looking for an experienced, values-led leader with a strong background in community-based mental health, wellbeing, social care, counselling, community development or a related field. You will bring significant experience of leading staff and services in complex community settings, with the ability to balance strategic oversight with close connection to frontline delivery.

You will have strong safeguarding knowledge, sound professional judgement and experience of managing risk within multi-agency and community contexts. Confident working in partnership, you will be able to build trusted relationships across the VCSE sector, statutory services and local networks, influencing others and supporting joined-up, accessible pathways for clients.

You will be emotionally intelligent, resilient and inclusive in your leadership style, able to lead teams through change while maintaining clarity, professional boundaries and a strong focus on quality. You will be comfortable using data and insight to inform service improvement, performance and decision-making, and will be able to maintain a visible presence across services, partnerships and community settings.

A commitment to equality, diversity, inclusive practice and trauma-responsive services is essential, along with the ability to travel regularly across Surrey and work flexibly across multiple sites.

Please refer to the job description for a full breakdown of the key responsibilities and person specification.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental, counselling sessions)
• Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working where possible
• Supportive probation, sick pay after probation, and wellbeing/EAP resources

Safeguarding & Checks

• This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
• A past history of drug/alcohol issues or criminality will not necessarily exclude you from this role; we encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate.
• All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK.

Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment.

We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

We have just reached our 10th anniversary and are about to embark on an exciting period of change.We are looking for a dynamic Service Manager with big ideas for supported housing and an ambition to turn those into reality.  This is a new role created at the start of a new chapter so you will have the opportunity to shape the strategy and to provide leadership to the service delivery teams to achieve our goals. 

Purpose of the post.

• Lead and support a team of Housing support workers to deliver a high quality service, supporting individuals with multiple disadvantage who are facing homelessness.
• Manage an effective high-performance culture through regular 1:1s, objective setting and appraisals, providing additional support where necessary to overcome challenges and barriers.
• Fulfil all mandatory line management responsibilities (e.g. annual leave and sickness management), providing strong leadership throughout the entire employee life cycle in accordance with the organisation’s policies
• Promoting a culture of safety, providing management of all safeguarding cases, incidents and complaints and taking effective action to minimise the impact of ASB
• Maximising rental income through proactive management of allocations and rent collection. 
• Support the team to take ownership of any rent management matters for residents, helping them to understand the importance of appropriate money management and to take necessary action to avoid arears.
• Implementing and being a champion for resident involvement: actively seeking feedback, managing complaints and driving improvements.   

Hours: 22.2 hours per week 

Salary: £30,518 - £33,143 p.a. (pro rata). (pro rata £18,311– £19,886 p.a.) NJC Spine Points C01 – CO6. Salary to be at entry level except for exceptional circumstances. 

Contract: 12 months Maternity Cover (to September 2027)

Greater Manchester Moving (GM Moving) is the Active Partnership for Greater Manchester. We are a charity with a clear purpose to change lives through movement, physical activity and sport. We lead, support and connect people and partners across the system to develop and deliver on the whole system vision and approach to the shared GM Moving in Action strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing Active Partnership team working with a network committed to making positive change through physical activity, sport and movement.

We are seeking a talented finance officer to join the team at Greater Manchester Moving where purpose, passion and integrity are at the heart of all we do. The ideal candidate will have experience working as part of a busy finance team providing high quality financial support to colleagues and stakeholders. This is a mainly transactional finance role including purchase and sales ledger processing as well as maintaining the cashbook and performing bank reconciliations.

This is a part-time role (22.2 hours per week), which can be worked in 3 days or spread out as shorter days across the week as part of our commitment to flexible working. This is a hybrid role with some home working, but we require at least 2 days to be office based with one of those days being a Tuesday.

We have permanent office space in the National Squash Centre in Manchester, and regular team and co-working days in venues across Greater Manchester.

Greater Manchester Moving is committed to providing equal opportunities and promoting diversity, irrespective of ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexuality, disability, religion, pregnancy or personal circumstance. We aspire to being a diverse, inclusive and responsible organisation. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects and understands the communities we work alongside.

The recruitment pack (which includes the Job Summary), Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, are available to download from our website. 

Closing date for applications: Sunday 2 August 2026 (midnight) 

Interview date: Thursday 13 August 2026 (if you are unavailable on this date, please let us know when submitting your application).

Switchback is an award-winning charity supporting young men to live life differently after prison. As we launch our next strategic plan to grow our impact even further, we are looking for a new Director of Finance and Operations who can bring both strategic thinking and hands-on operational expertise to help us turn our ambitions into reality.

The Director of Finance and Operations is a key role in the leadership team of a dynamic charity making a real difference in young people’s lives. Managing a small team, you’ll have responsibility for a range of essential business functions central to Switchback’s success as a charity: financial and business planning, HR processes, infrastructure (including IT), governance, risk management and compliance.

You’ll also support our business development and strategic partnership-building, helping us tap into exciting new areas of income and impact, including our plans to share our learning through training and consultancy.

Crucially, you’ll oversee and develop our systems and processes in a way that protects Switchback’s agile and human working culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role helping Switchback achieve our aims of reaching more young men while inspiring change across the justice system and beyond.

The right candidate will have great strategic judgement, proven financial and business acumen, practical knowledge of operations and good governance, and a strong understanding of creating and leading high-performing teams.

You will have a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and trustees, enjoying getting stuck into the day-to-day business of running a growing charity, as well as the ability to bring in new external partnerships and contractual relationships that serve our commitment to providing real opportunities for our Trainees.

You will be driven to achieve great value for money and use smart processes to enable others to do their best work for a vital social cause.

As well as technical expertise, this role acts as a key sounding board for the CEO and Leadership Team, so you’ll also bring excellent listening skills and the confidence to act as a thinking partner across both strategic and operational issues. As a member of the Leadership Team, you’ll also model our values in the way you work, collaborate and communicate.

If you are interested in using your proven financial and operations management skills to contribute to our exciting next chapter, we’d love to hear from you. In return we can offer the opportunity to work in an organisation with a strong history of personal and strategic impact, where each day you will witness the incredible steps that our Trainees make to change their lives.

Director of Finance & Operations

Resource Justice Network

9 – 12 Month FTC (an immediate permanent appointment is also possible)

£90,374 per annum (or, the day rate equivalent Outside IR35)

About Resource Justice Network

Resource Justice Network (RJN) is the world's largest civil society network advocating for just and equitable governance of the planet's natural resources.

Growing out of the Publish What You Pay campaign, the member-led network now brings together over 1,000 organisations in more than 50 countries — primarily in the Global South, where extractive and energy industries operate.

With two decades of experience securing transparency, accountability and justice in the oil, gas and mining sectors, RJN works at every level, from frontline communities to global policy, towards a vision of shared prosperity on a thriving planet: societies governing their natural resources in just and equitable ways, in harmony with the planet.

Having undergone significant transformation, notably the launch of a new organisational strategy, Strategy 2030, Resource Justice Network is seeking an exceptional Director of Finance & Operations to join a passionate, highly capable, Senior Leadership Team and play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of a global, member-led movement.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Finance & Operations will be a trusted strategic advisor to both the Executive Director and Global Board, with responsibility for stewardship of the organisation’s finances and management of funding in a complex, ever-evolving, landscape.

Whilst the role retains responsibility for Operations, you'll be supported by an experienced Head of Operations who leads day-to-day operational delivery. You'll also be supported by a highly capable Management Accountant and Grants & Compliance Accountant, enabling you to drive strategic financial direction while also overseeing and delivering the statutory responsibilities of the role too.

Key Responsibilities

· Provide strategic financial leadership to the Executive Director, Global Board and Finance & Fundraising Committee.

· Lead the annual budgeting process, quarterly forecasting, multi-year financial planning and scenario modelling.

· Support fundraising by providing robust financial analysis and reviewing funding proposals.

· Ensure excellent stewardship of restricted donor funding and organisational reserves.

· Lead and develop the finance function, encompassing a highly capable Management Accountant and Grants & Compliance Accountant.

· Oversee the organisation's banking and cash management.

· Lead the annual audit, acting as the main point of contact for external auditors.

· Support the Head of Operations in overseeing organisational operations and governance.

· Produce clear, insightful financial reporting that enables effective decision-making.

· Maintain robust financial controls, compliance and organisational accountability across an international operating environment.

The successful candidate will have:

· A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or UK-recognised equivalent).

· Experience operating as the number one in finance, supporting executive and non-executive directors

· Significant experience working in an international donor-funded organisation, with a strong understanding of restricted donor funding and grant management.

· Experience working across diverse countries, cultures and governance structures.

· Proven ability to build effective relationships with Boards, Executive teams and non-finance stakeholders.

· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical insight.

· A collaborative leadership style, sound judgement and the confidence to provide constructive challenge.

· Experience overseeing operational functions such as HR, governance or IT would be advantageous but is not essential.

Salary & Benefits

· Salary of £90,374.

· 8% employer pension contribution.

· 40 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays.

· Hybrid working, with attendance at the London office one day per week.

· The opportunity to help shape the future of an internationally respected organisation making a tangible difference across more than 50 countries.

QCCA has served Camden’s communities for more than 40 years.

Today we support more than 3,000 local residents every year through:

• Youth Services
• Older People’s Services
• Advice & Advocacy
• Family Support
• Two successful children’s nurseries
• Community facilities
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Employment and skills initiatives

With an annual income approaching £2 million, multiple community sites and exciting plans for further growth, we’re investing in a modern finance function that supports excellent decision-making and long-term sustainability.

Why This Role Is Different

This isn’t a traditional Finance Manager role.

Yes, you’ll oversee management accounts, budgets and audit preparation.

But you’ll also have the opportunity to:

• Transform our finance systems.
• Lead our migration from QuickBooks to Xero.
• Introduce smarter digital processes.
• Improve financial reporting.
• Build dashboards that help managers make better decisions.
• Work directly with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
• Influence organisational strategy.
• Help shape the future of one of Camden’s leading community charities.

You’ll have the freedom to improve how we work—not simply maintain existing processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll provide strategic financial leadership while leading the modernisation of QCCA’s finance systems.

Working closely with our Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, you’ll:

• Lead the migration from QuickBooks to Xero (or an agreed cloud accounting platform).
• Produce insightful monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Develop budgets, forecasts and financial models.
• Present financial information to Trustees and senior managers.
• Improve financial systems, controls and reporting.
• Introduce automation and digital workflows.
• Support commercial income generation and grant-funded projects.
• Lead the annual audit process.
• Line manage and develop our Finance Assistants.
• Help build a finance function fit for the future.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who enjoys making organisations better.

You’ll probably have experience of:

• Charity finance.
• Management accounting.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Audit preparation.
• Financial controls.
• Cloud accounting systems (Xero experience is highly desirable).
• Leading change and improving systems.
• Supporting non-finance managers.
• Working collaboratively with senior leaders and Trustees.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys solving problems, embracing technology and helping organisations grow.

ALDER HEY CHILDRENS CHARITY

Job title: Grants Manager

Salary: £39,428-£50,450

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Location: Mix of home working and office based (office is at Alder Hey, Liverpool). Hybrid working available.

About us

Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year.

The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward.

About this role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Grants & Impact Team, overseeing grant giving and grant management processes within Alder Hey Children’s Charity.

A senior member of the Grants Team, the post holder will manage Alder Hey Children’s Charity’s grant awarding process, providing approximately £5m of grant awards to the Alder Hey NHS Foundation Trust (the ‘Trust’) per year, with ambitions for significant growth.

The Grants Manager will help develop and implement multi-year strategies to support the identification of fundraising needs and grant requirements. In doing so, the post holder will work closely with both Trust colleagues and our charity fundraising and marketing teams.

The post holder will report to the Director of Grants & Impact (DoG&I) and line manage the Senior Grants Officer and Grants Officer.

Main Duties/Tasks:

Strategic Planning, Financial Management & Reporting

• Work collaboratively with the DoG&I to develop and implement strategic, multi-year plans and budgets.
• Monitor progress against strategic plans, budgets, Key Performance Indicators and produce reports for key meetings such as the Charitable Spending Committee.
• Work with the Trust to identify upcoming funding requirements. Support the development of funding priorities, proposals and projects in line with the strategic direction of the Trust and Charity.  
  
• Support the development of internal and external partnerships in line with our strategic plans and priorities.

Grant Applications & Awards

• Develop and oversee the grants application process, ensuring it aligns with the charitable spending strategy and is accessible to all applicants across the Trust. 
• Manage the grants awards process, ensuring that applications are reviewed and approved in line in a timely manner within the agreed authority levels.
• Support grant applicants through the process, linking them with the relevant fundraising team and other colleagues where appropriate.
• Provide successful applicants with award letters and grant terms and conditions, tailored as required, with the support of the Grants Senior Officer and Officer.
• Work with the Finance Team to collate financial information on grant awards for reporting to the Charitable Spending Committee and funders. 

Communication & Relationships

• Lead on the promotion of opportunities available to apply for Charitable Funding.
• Develop key relationships throughout the Trust that support the grant award and reporting process.
• Develop relationships with the Youth Forum, enabling youth voice in grant making.
• Work closely with the Impact & Insights Manager to ensure that grants awarded are likely to have impact and that this is a central part of the Charity’s grant making.
• Work proactively with the Fundraising and Marketing Teams to ensure that sufficient information is provided in relation to planned and approved grants and appeals.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the Finance Team, working together to ensure financial accuracy and a smooth process of grants management.
• Help promote and maintain a positive culture within the Grants & Impact team.
• Line management of the Grants Senior Officer and Grants Officer.

Innovation & Development

• Work collaboratively with the Digital & Database Manager and Impact & Insights Manager to develop the CRM system for tracking grant awards and reporting data.
• Be a specialist in grant awarding and maintain strong knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice.
  

Other Duties

• Be an outstanding advocate for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with the core values of the organisation.
• Be an active and supportive member of the Alder Hey Children’s Charity team, contributing to the team’s development and working collaboratively with colleagues and volunteers.
• Attend and support on events run by the fundraising teams where required.
• Any other reasonable duties as required by your line manager.

Our Values

At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide how we work. Being courageous, working together, showing passion and embracing creativity enables us to support the hospital in delivering the very best care for young patients and their families.

Courage

We try new things, take risks and innovate. We speak up, take accountability and act with responsibility.

Together

We work as one team, sharing knowledge and learning. We partner with patients, families, supporters and colleagues.

Passion

We are passionate about what we do and inspire others.

Magic

We are creative, fun and child-led, creating special moments and going the extra mile.

Additional Information

In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy. Staff previously working 37.5 hours now work 30 hours across four days, maintaining full pay while supporting a better work-life balance.

This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive. It may be subject to change in line with organisational needs.

Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make reasonable adjustments where required and is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

How to apply

You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) which answers the following questions:

· How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.

· Why do you want to work for Alder Hey?

Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification. 

Closing date: Monday 27th July 2026

Interviews will be held in person at Alder Hey on Monday 10th August 2026

If you’re ready to bring your finance skills to a friendly, values-driven organisation, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Looking for a finance role where your accuracy and attention to detail make a real difference? Milestones Trust is recruiting an Assistant Income Accountant to support accurate, timely income processing across our Non-Residential Services.

You’ll work with the Head of Transactional Accounting to keep sales ledger, reconciliation and credit control activities running smoothly, helping ensure income is recorded accurately and payments are received promptly.

About the Role

This is a great opportunity for someone with finance administration or accounting experience who enjoys resolving queries, improving processes and building positive working relationships.

As an Assistant Income Accountant you’ll be responsible for:

• Keeping the sales ledger running smoothly, including accurate and timely invoicing
• Resolving invoice queries with operational teams and Local Authority commissioners
• Monitoring customer accounts, aged debt and potential bad debts
• Recording income for our Non-Residential services
• Reconciling debtor control accounts against cash received and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate records, contracts and debtor control accounts
• Using Local Authority portals and support banking and payment processing
• Supporting Purchase Ledger activity when needed

About You

You’ll bring accuracy, curiosity and a proactive approach to your work. You’ll be confident using systems and spreadsheets, comfortable asking questions and following up queries, and keen to contribute to a supportive finance team.

Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English
• Relevant finance or accounts experience, including sales ledger and bank reconciliations
• Good Excel and IT skills
• Clear communication, customer service and query-resolution skills
• Good organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable

• AAT qualification, part-qualified accountant status or equivalent experience
• Experience of credit control or SUN accounting software

At Milestones Trust we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity that we are today. In return, we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:

• 30 days’ annual leave, including recognised public holidays
• Learning and development to support your career growth
• Nationally recognised qualifications, from entry‑level care to management
• Flexible working, with rotas provided in advance
• Occupational Sick Pay after two years, increasing with service
• Health Cash Plan after probation, offering at least £695 cashback for health treatments (dental, optical, therapies, maternity/paternity, prescriptions)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Dayforce Wallet, giving you access to your earnings before payday
• Employee referral scheme with financial rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme from day one, offering confidential 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement savings

We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust.