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Finance & Governance Lead

Salary: £45,000 - 47,500 FTE (£22,500-£23,750 pro rata depending on experience)

Hours: The role is 0.5 FTE employee ie 2.5 days/20 hours a week. Occasional flexible working may be required.

Location: Remote, preferably in the Northwest, with monthly travel to Liverpool.

Contract: 24-month contract with the intention to extend, subject to funding. 

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer and working closely with the Programmes Lead and Development Manager.

Probation period: 3 months

Line Management: This role has no line management responsibility.

About Worldwide Radiology

We are a volunteer-led charity committed to reshaping the landscape of global healthcare. We work internationally  and have a clear and ambitious mission: to improve access to quality diagnostic imaging worldwide, specifically within low- and middle-income countries.

About the role

Your work will span all areas including bookkeeping, financial management and reporting, statutory accounting, budgeting, grant management, and charities commission governance and compliance. In short, it is a very hands-on role.

We are seeking the right person to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the charity’s finance and governance functions. This is a pivotal role focused on ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and effective charity governance. You will play a strategic role in supporting the organisation’s mission by enabling robust financial planning, reporting, and operational support. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board of Trustees, and Programmes Lead to ensure the charity remains financially resilient and well-governed.

This job is for you if you possess expertise in financial control and reporting, allowing you to effectively handle delegated responsibilities. Your numerical skills and critical thinking abilities will enable you to proactively address challenges and streamline processes. You will be proactive, reliable and adaptable and you will be comfortable using a range of IT tools and working in a remote, global environment.

Working closely with our UK and international team, as well as our global network of volunteers and partners, clear communication and cultural awareness are also important.

Key responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

● Contribute to the strategic leadership and development of the charity, providing financial advice and insight to the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees

● Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting supporting the  organisational sustainability and long-term financial resilience

Financial Administration

●      Full bookkeeping responsibilities on Xero accounts package.

Financial management

● Lead all aspects of financial management and control including the preparation of timely management accounts, finance reports and forecasts. These will allow you to monitor the financial performance of the organisation and provide analysis and recommendations.

●      You will manage the cashflow management, reserves and investments, and oversee the payroll and other statutory obligations

● Ensure effective financial systems, processes and internal controls are maintained

Statutory Accounting

● Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts liaising with the external accountant, ensuring compliance with Charity SORP, Companies House, Charity Commission and HMRC requirements

Funding & Grant Management

● Lead the financial management, monitoring and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funding, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and supporting effective budget management across the charity

● Support budgeting and reporting for grants, contracts and funding agreements.

Governance & Compliance

● Prepare financial reports and papers for the Board of Trustees and present at the meetings.

● Support organisational risk management and governance processes

● Develop and maintain financial policies and charity wide policies

● Manage the Charity insurance requirements and renewal

Management

● Lead and develop the finance function identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting

● Support the wider aims of the charity and, from time to time, carry out other general duties as may reasonably be required by the Chief Executive Officer

Essential skills and qualities

● A financial control and reporting background with an accounting qualification (e.g. ACA,ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or QBE)

● Experience in a senior finance role

● Experience of organisational governance, ideally with knowledge of Charity SORP and charity regulations. 

● Experience of restricted fund accounting and grant management

● Experience of liaising with accountants to prepare annual accounts and reports required by the Charity Commission. 

● Experience of cash flow forecasting. 

● A confident and clear communicator with the ability to communicate financial information in an appropriate manner for non-financial trustees and staff. 

● Ability to prioritise and plan activities to meet strict deadlines. 

Desirable

● Experience supporting boards or governance processes.

● Experience working or volunteering in the non-profit and/or health sector.

● Experience working or communicating across cultures

Job Title:  Head of Finance

Reports to:                        Chief Executive

Direct Reports:                 Finance and Business Administrator

Location: Remote – With some travel to attend meetings and events (mainly  in London but also other project areas elsewhere in the UK)

Salary: £46,542 Pro Rata

Hours: 3-4 Days per week

 About Alexandra Rose Charity 

We should all be able to eat healthy food. But right now, healthy options cost more than twice as much as junk food. It’s getting harder and harder for people to put good food on the table. In fact, the poorest fifth of UK households would need to spend 50% of their disposable income to eat the UK Government’s recommended healthy diet. Access to a choice of high quality, culturally appropriate fruit & veg is an essential building block for our mental and physical health. We need to put this right. 

We’re on a mission to give people access to their choice of fresh fruit & veg, in the heart of their community. At Alexandra Rose, we are proud to deliver a mix of practical, place-based projects and national advocacy to shape a fairer future, where everyone can afford and enjoy fresh fruit & veg with dignity. 

If this aligns with how you see the world, and you want to use your skills and experience to help us build towards it, you’ll feel at home here. 

About the role  

We are looking for an experienced Head of Finance to help deliver our mission and support the growth and consolidation of the charity. As a member of our Senior Management Team, you will play a key role in implementing our new strategy as well as managing risk.

You will take overall responsibility for the organisation’s financial management, working closely with the Chief Executive and the Treasurer.

You will provide effective finance partner support to other functions within the charity to support its fundraising, operations and development.

You will also be responsible for the line management of the Finance & Business Administrator, working with the Chief Executive to both oversee and support the governance and compliance services function of the charity.

We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the communities we work in, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds.

Interview Process: The selection process may include two interviews:

We are Age UK York, a local independent charity which exists to support the older people of York and those around them. For over 50 years our team of staff, volunteers and supporters have helped us to offer a wide range of services providing vital and trusted support so often when it is needed most.

Our vital work is needed today as much as ever and we ever welcome people to join our team as together we realise our shared mission of making a positive difference to the lives of the older people of York.

Job Summary:

Would you like to make a life changing difference in support of local people and communities in need here in York? Can you bring financial management expertise to support a team effort and help shape the future of our long standing charity?

Age UK York is offering an exciting senior leadership opportunity to join our fantastic team and support our vital work here in York. Could you be our Head of Finance and help lead our  team, ensure our effective financial arrangements and the vital part it plays in realising our mission in the positive difference we can make in helping others.,

We are looking to find for our new Head of Finance who can bring their experience, expertise and passion to support our local York charity, our team and those we are here to help each and every day.

You will manage our brilliant team with a focus on strong financial management. With both internal and external focus the role will lead on our financial management and helping our charity make every penny entrusted to us count, as we develop, manage and realise our financial goals and the difference the enable Age UK York to make in supporting older people and those around them across York.

You will be part of our energised senior leadership and management teams helping to shape our charity and the continued positive difference we make whilst working closely across our teams in their role together with our Board of Trustees.

The opportunity offers an excellent benefits package and support for your own personal development and aspirations. The opportunity would not only empower you to take forward the strong legacy from our current team though bring your own identity, ideas and strengths to the fore in our collective efforts to be there tomorrow and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced financial manager with a keen eye for detail and drive for high performance, continuous improvement and team work. With an ambition and drive to make a telling contribution and strengthen our charity and the difference we can together make in supporting older people  and communities.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

· Experience and success in leading the financial management for an organisation.

· Experience in providing leadership within an organisation; an eye for detail and a driver of standards in continuously learning and strengthening working practices and outcomes.

· Managed a team providing support, motivation and nurturing talent and opportunity

· The ability to readily transfer your existing experiences and skills to a new challenge;

· Understanding of your strengths and areas for continuing development and proactively build your knowledge and skills

We would love to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone who:

· Is successful in providing financial management for an organisation and effective in collaborating and supporting non-financial colleagues in our shared financial goals and successful practice.

· Demonstrates wider leadership qualities including contributing to overarching organisational strategic priorities.

· Skilled, including an excellent communicator, in building and maintaining successful relationships across internal teams and external partnerships.

· Able, and experienced, in delivering in meeting outcomes and targets whilst supporting a performance and continuous improvement organisational approach.

· Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment;

· Strong attention to detail, analytical and critical thinking qualities, and able to apply and be energised to meet organisational challenges and opportunities in continually strengthening our organisation to help us realise our vision, mission and priorities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

· Ability to prepare, manage, monitor and report on budgets.

· Previous experience in one or more, management or financial accounting roles delivering day to day finance functions.

· Experience of line management and support, motivation and development to colleagues and collective team.

· Experience of supporting the development and delivery of high quality services through financial management and support to operational colleagues.

· Effective understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.

· Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Including interpreting and communicating financial information to non-finance function colleagues and in support of decision making; a facilitative and accessible approach; ability to manage remote communications and diplomacy and conflict resolution skills.

· Passion and commitment to work within a not-for-profit organisation and support a team approach in working to help others.

· Decision making – ability to make decisions based on an analysis of data and insights, including financial, performance and needs based data.

Salary and Benefits:

• £17.75 per hour, £32,391 (FTE) per year, pro rata
• Flexible working options within our 21 hour per week role
• A genuinely friendly and supportive environment
• Generous holidays – 26.5 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees). Additional leave – an extra day of long service.
• Birthday day off
• Enhanced sick pay after 6 months of service
• Flexible work schedule 
• Potential for funding towards professional qualifications 
• Employee discounts including Blue Light Scheme eligibility
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Free eye test 
• Free flu jab 
• Free DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service)

A fantastic opportunity to join the Cure Parkinson’s Finance team – a medical research charity supporting research to slow, stop or reverse Parkinson’s. Working closely with the Finance Manager, this role will support the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, helping to ensure supporter donations and charitable funds are managed effectively and efficiently. The Finance team plays a crucial role across the organisation, working collaboratively with fundraising, research and operational colleagues to provide accurate financial information, safeguard charity funds and maximise the amount available to invest in pioneering Parkinson’s research. This is an exciting opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation and make a meaningful contribution to the search for a cure.

As our Accounts Officer, you will have previous experience in a finance role and be part-qualified or qualified AAT (or equivalent). You will have a good working knowledge of accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, financial reporting and journals, along with strong Excel and organisational skills. A proactive and detail-oriented finance professional, you will be looking to develop your career in the charity sector while applying your skills to a cause that changes lives. You will require excellent communication and relationship-building skills as you will work with colleagues across the organisation and be the first point of contact for finance queries. Working as an effective member of our Finance team, you will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, handling confidential information with discretion and supporting the production of management information that helps drive informed decision-making across the charity.

Special Olympics GB is proud to support some of the most inspiring athletes in the world — individuals with intellectual disabilities who compete from local to international levels, breaking down barriers and showing the transformative power of sport both on and off the field of play.

As we enter an exciting new chapter, we are seeking an outstanding Director of Operations to join our Executive Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role for a strategic and values-driven leader who can strengthen our organisation, drive operational excellence and help deliver even greater impact for athletes, families and communities.

Working closely with the Chief Executive, Board and wider movement, you will lead organisational performance across governance, safegaurding, finance, people, systems, planning and delivery, ensuring Special Olympics GB is resilient, ambitious and fit for the future. As Executive Lead for Safeguarding and Welfare, you will champion a culture where the wellbeing, safety and dignity of every athlete remains at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is inspired by the power of sport to transform lives and create more inclusive communities.
• Brings significant senior leadership experience and a track record of organisational development and operational excellence.
• Can translate strategic ambition into effective delivery and sustainable growth.
• Has experience of governance, compliance, finance, risk management and safeguarding.
• Builds strong relationships and partnerships, influencing with credibility and integrity.
• Leads with empathy, accountability and a commitment to inclusion.

The Director of Operations at SOGB is a wide-ranging, key role, reporting to the Chief Executive as a member of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Working across the organisation, the Director of Operations manages the operational and support services activities including governance, compliance, HR, business processes, IT, safeguarding, finance and health & safety to ensure that the organisation runs smoothly, efficiently and effectively.

Application Instructions

For Job Role specifics and how to apply please see the below SOGB Director of Operations Recruitment Pack.

The closing date for applications is Friday 4th September 2026 at 9am. There will be a two- stage interview process that will cover both culture/motivators and thematic competencies.  Stage 1 interviews will take place week beginning 28th September 2026 and stage 2 will take place week beginning 5th October 2026.

Hours: Full-time

Pay: £83,840 - £88,490 GBP gross per annum (dependent on experience)

Duration: Permanent

Location: Manchester, UK (hybrid working available), with an expectation of up to 25% international travel to support UK-Med's international programmes, governance and humanitarian operations. The postholder must be deployable and able to travel internationally at short notice where operationally required)

Are you an exceptional finance leader ready to shape the future of a global humanitarian organisation?

UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity, born of the NHS and committed for over 30 years to ensuring that everyone can access the healthcare they need when crises and disasters strike. We deploy emergency medical teams and health specialists worldwide, supporting communities affected by conflict, disease outbreaks and natural disasters, whilst strengthening local health systems and preparedness.

Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a member of the Senior Management Team, the Director of Finance will provide strategic leadership across UK-Med's financial stewardship, sustainability, governance and organisational performance. As the organisation's principal financial adviser to the CEO, Board of Trustees and Board Committees, you will help shape UK-Med's long-term strategy and ensure the organisation remains financially resilient and well positioned to deliver its humanitarian mission.

Working closely with the Associate Director of Finance and colleagues across the organisation, you will lead the finance function and support delivery of UK-Med's Five-Year Strategy by strengthening financial governance, resilience and organisational sustainability across a complex, multi-country organisation.

You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with substantial experience providing strategic financial leadership at executive level within a complex organisation. You will have a proven track record of advising CEOs, Boards and Audit & Risk Committees, leading organisational change and financial transformation, and overseeing complex budgets, diverse funding streams and robust financial governance. Experience within the humanitarian, international development, healthcare or wider charity sectors is essential, with knowledge of institutional donor funding and grant compliance highly desirable.

This is a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction of one of the UK's leading humanitarian organisations, helping ensure UK-Med remains financially resilient and ready to respond wherever communities need us most.

Can you help build a world prepared to help?

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read theCandidate Information Pack - Director of Finance - August 2026before applying for this role.

To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.

Please apply below, as soon as possible and no later than Monday 31st of August 2026.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfill their potential.

This permanent, part-time role is ideal for someone with strong financial administration and bookkeeping experience who is committed to social justice and human rights. You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of our finances, maintaining accurate records, supporting reporting and compliance, and providing financial information to help staff and trustees make informed decisions.

Join us and play a key role in supporting Just Fair's mission to secure economic, social and cultural rights for everyone in the UK.

About Us

We are a values-led Social Enterprise CIC based in Aldgate, London, providing shared finance services to a growing client base of charities, CICs, and purpose-led organisations. Our services include bookkeeping, management accounts, payroll, VAT returns, and year-end financial accounts and Corporation tax.

Purpose of the post

We are seeking a capable and motivated Shared Services Accountant to help deliver high-quality finance services across a varied client portfolio. The role is ideal for someone with bookkeeping experience who wants to apply their skills in a mission-driven environment. It offers flexible hybrid working, combining remote work with time in our Aldgate office.

Role Overview

You’ll manage day-to-day bookkeeping and financial tasks for a range of clients, taking accounts to trial balance, supporting the production of management accounts, and handling VAT and payroll duties. You will work across platforms including Xero, QuickBooks, and Sage Payroll, and be a key part of our collaborative shared services team

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and ledgers for multiple clients
• Process purchase and sales invoices, journals, and bank reconciliations
• Prepare books to trial balance and assist with monthly management accounts
• Submit accurate VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines
• Run payroll using Sage Payroll, including pension submissions
• Prepare and post journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation)
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset registers
• Respond promptly to client queries and provide excellent service
• Support the preparation of year-end accounts and audit documentation
• Contribute to improvements in finance systems and processes
• Liaise with colleagues to ensure effective delivery of shared finance services

Position in the organisation:

· The post holder will be required to work closely with Head of Finance and Group CFO

· The post holder will be required to liaise at senior levels externally

· The post holder will report to Head of Finance and Group CFO

General duties and key responsibilities:

· Support SEUK’s wider programme of activities where necessary, undertaking other duties as required

· Maintain commercial confidentiality about SEUK and partners’ activities

· Ensure the implementation of SEUK’s Code of Conduct, Health and Safety policy and Equal Opportunities policy in all areas of the work

· Attend training courses or take part in additional aspects of SEUK’s work that are relevant to the work as decided in conjunction with Head of Finance

· Ensure that all activities for which this post is responsible are carried out in accordance with SEUK’s policies, to the highest ethical standards and in accordance with legal requirements, best practice and external guidelines 

· Service own administrative needs, maintain transparent and up to date digital records of work

· Act as an ambassador for SEUK as appropriate

KPIs

· SLA Adherence: Ensure all client deliverables (e.g. payroll, VAT returns, supplier payments, month-end accounts) are completed accurately and on time, in line with each client’s specific SLA timetable.

· Timetable Management: Maintain and regularly update a shared timetable tracking all monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines across clients.

· Transaction Accuracy: Maintain a <1% error rate across processing tasks including payroll, supplier payments, and VAT returns.

· Month-End Delivery: Complete month-end accounting tasks for each client within their agreed reporting timelines.

· Query Resolution: Respond to client finance queries promptly, aiming to resolve 90% within 3 working days.

· Client Satisfaction: Achieve high satisfaction ratings from clients through reliable, responsive service delivery.

· Process Improvement: Identify and contribute to at least 2 service improvements or efficiency initiatives per year.

Terms and conditions

• Permanent full-time post – 4-5 days, 28-35 hours a week.
• Family friendly, flexible/Hybrid working
• Salary – negotiable based on experience & qualifications
• Leave entitlement: 25 days plus bank holidays
• Location:  London (Aldgate)
• £200 personal development
• A six-month probationary period would apply
• Employers - 6% Pension Scheme or Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Help us achieve our vision that fewer people die by suicide.

We're looking for an experienced and commercially minded finance leader to join Samaritans as our Head of Financial Planning & Analysis. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making across the organisation, leading financial planning, forecasting and reporting, while helping ensure we can continue delivering our life-saving work.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Services and working closely with senior leaders across the charity, you'll provide expert financial insight, lead a high-performing team, and drive innovation and continuous improvement across our finance function.

Contract terms:

• £75,000 (FTE) per annum, plus benefits
• Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
• 35 hours per week (full time)
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
• Hybrid, linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office
• We value meeting in person and working collaboratively. Finance team members are encouraged work from the office one day per week.
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata)

What you'll be doing:

As Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, you'll lead our FP&A team and oversee the organisation's financial planning cycle, management reporting, forecasting and financial modelling activities. You'll be a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders, providing commercial insight and helping leaders make informed decisions that support our strategic objectives.

You'll also be a member of the Senior Leadership Group, contributing to organisational planning and helping shape the future direction of the finance function. Alongside your strategic responsibilities, you'll oversee both the Management Accounts and Accounts Payable & Receivable functions, ensuring robust financial reporting, controls and processes are in place.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the organisation's budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
• Providing strategic financial insight and partnering with senior leaders to support decision-making.
• Delivering financial modelling, scenario analysis and business case support for key projects and initiatives.
• Overseeing management reporting and ensuring accurate, timely financial information across the organisation.
• Leading and developing a high-performing finance team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Driving financial capability, commercial awareness and strong financial management across the business.
• Supporting Board, Finance Committee and senior leadership reporting through clear, insightful analysis.
• Ensuring robust financial controls, processes and systems that support organisational effectiveness.

What you’ll bring:

Essential

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience.
• Extensive experience across financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, management reporting and financial modelling.
• Proven experience leading organisation-wide budget-setting and financial planning processes.
• Strong leadership skills with experience developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• The ability to engage, influence and challenge senior stakeholders through clear, evidence-based financial insight.
• Excellent analytical and commercial awareness, with confidence interpreting complex financial data and translating it into meaningful recommendations.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience using financial planning and reporting systems.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable

• Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector
• Knowledge of VAT, Corporation Tax, procurement or project management

For full details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification

Why Samaritans?

At Samaritans, you’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.

We offer flexible hybrid working, great benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland. To find out more about Samaritans, please read our recruitment brochure.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the people we support and who support us. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels seen, heard and supported, at all levels of the organisation.

Apply now

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love for you to apply. You will be asked to answer some short application questions and to upload your CV and cover letter addressing key points in the job description. 

If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Applications close: midnight on 1st September 2026

1st stage interviews (online): w/c 14th September

2nd stage interviews (in person): tbc

At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do. 

We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team. 

We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar.   

Finance Manager
Permanent | 0.6 FTE (3 days/week ) | Hybrid – 1 day/week in office in central London | £33,000pa (0.6 FTE) — pro-rata equivalent £55,000 + 8% pension contribution.

Benefits include: 25 days annual leave (FTE, pro rata), rising after two years' service, plus bank holidays and additional leave between Christmas and New Year.

Following a significant increase in funding across our national programmes, the Architectural Heritage Fund is seeking a hands-on, fully qualified Finance Manager (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) to help us scale sustainably and to provide support to the organisation in delivering its mission of helping create sustainable futures for historic buildings throughout the UK

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations and line managing our Finance Officer, you'll take ownership of day-to-day operational finance, produce high-quality monthly management accounts, and support the annual audit process. You'll also help embed AI-powered tools into our finance systems and processes, supporting a period of exciting organisational growth.

We're looking for someone who can:

· Deliver accurate management accounts and financial analysis to tight deadlines

·  Assist with cash flow forecasting, budgeting and reforecasting

· Maintain robust internal controls and audit trails

· Translate complex financial data for non-finance colleagues and Trustees

· Bring a proactive, adaptable approach as our programmes grow

Charity sector experience is a plus, as is confidence using AI tools for reporting and workflow automation.

If you're a qualified accountant looking for a role where you can shape systems, support meaningful heritage and community-led projects, and grow with a scaling organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

In accordance with our commitment to promote equality of opportunity and diversity across all of our areas of work, we particularly welcome applications from people from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, disabled people and younger people, who are currently under-represented within AHF.

Closing date: Monday 7th September at 9am.

Please submit your updated CV and a cover letter to apply.

Role Purpose 

The Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic, operational and values-led leadership for Home-Start Norfolk, ensuring the charity delivers its mission, supports its families effectively and remains financially sustainable. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, the CEO will lead the organisation’s strategy, people, services, partnerships, governance, income generation and volunteer strategy, while acting as an ambassador for the charity and its work. 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Leadership 

• Lead the development and delivery of the charity’s strategic plan in partnership with the Board of Trustees. 

• Translate the charity’s vision, mission and values into clear priorities, measurable objectives and effective operational plans. 

• Identify opportunities for growth, innovation, collaboration and improved impact. 

• Ensure services and activities remain responsive to beneficiary needs and changing external circumstances. 

Governance, Compliance and Risk 

• Support the Board of Trustees to fulfil its governance responsibilities through clear reporting, sound advice and timely information. 

• Ensure the charity complies with charity law, company law where applicable, employment law, fundraising regulation, data protection requirements, safeguarding duties and all relevant regulatory obligations. 

• Maintain a robust approach to risk management, internal controls, policies and procedures. 

• Promote transparency, accountability and ethical decision-making across the organisation. 

Financial Leadership and Income Generation 

• Provide overall leadership for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and long-term sustainability. 

• Work with trustees and senior colleagues to ensure resources are used effectively and in line with charitable objectives. 

• Lead the development of a diverse and resilient income strategy, including grants, trusts and foundations, individual giving, corporate partnerships, contracts and other appropriate income streams. 

• Maintain strong relationships with funders, commissioners, donors and supporters, ensuring excellent stewardship and reporting. 

Service Delivery, Quality and Impact 

• Ensure the charity delivers high-quality, safe and effective services that achieve positive outcomes for families. 

• Embed continuous improvement, evidence-based practice and meaningful beneficiary involvement. 

• Oversee monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting to demonstrate the value and effectiveness of the charity’s work. 

• Champion safeguarding, inclusion, accessibility and dignity in all areas of service delivery. 

• Comply with Home-Start UK’s Quality Audit Policies and Process, to ensure the charity maintains a high standard of quality assurance. 

People, Culture and Organisational Development 

• Lead, support and develop the senior leadership team and staff, creating a positive, inclusive and high-performing culture. 

• Ensure the charity has the right structures, systems, skills and capacity to deliver its strategy. 

• Promote wellbeing, learning, accountability and collaboration across the organisation. 

• Ensure effective HR, performance management and recruitment practices are in place. 

Volunteer Leadership 

• Provide strategic leadership for the development and delivery of the charity’s volunteer strategy, ensuring it supports organisational priorities and beneficiary needs. 

• Oversee effective volunteer recruitment, induction, training, supervision, support, retention and recognition. 

• Ensure volunteers are valued, well-supported, appropriately deployed and able to contribute safely and confidently to the charity’s work. 

• Develop a sustainable volunteer workforce plan, identifying current and future volunteer capacity, skills and support requirements. 

• Promote a positive volunteering culture that reflects the charity’s values and strengthens engagement, inclusion and community connection. 

External Relations, Partnerships and Advocacy 

• Act as the public face and senior ambassador for the charity, representing it with credibility and confidence. 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with beneficiaries, partners, funders, commissioners, local communities, statutory bodies and sector networks. 

• Raise the charity’s profile and influence through effective communications, thought leadership and advocacy. 

• Promote collaboration and partnership working to extend reach, improve outcomes and strengthen sustainability. 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Chief Executive to assume overall responsibility for the management of HMC. The purpose of this senior leadership role is to lead the organisation in fulfilling its purpose of supporting migrants in Hackney and the wider London community, ensuring they can access their rights and overcome injustices in the immigration and social welfare system.

Job Title: Support worker

Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Salary: £30,784.00 per annum 

Hours: Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekends

Contract: Permanent

PRHA is a great place to work – Our award-winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness. As an IIP Gold standard employer, we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work.

We have an exciting opportunity for Support Workers within two of our specialist services. We are looking for self-starters with a passion for sparking change in people’s lives. You will have the necessary skillset to empower people and support residents to achieve their goals.

PRHA hostels guarantee a fast-paced, challenging and dynamic environment where no two days are ever the same. We are seeking motivated and energetic individuals to join our teams and help our residents to change their lives for the better.

We are looking for:

Competencies

Please refer to job description. 

What we offer

We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:

• Pension Scheme – We offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 3% employer's contribution, employee contribution is 5%
• Holidays - Employees receive up to 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service
• Medical – we provide a “Cash Back" Scheme for a range of services such as dental, physio, chiropody, health& wellbeing
• Training Programmes – We provide comprehensive training to our employees to enable them to grow in their career and achieve their professional aspirations.
• Season Ticket Loans – We offer interest-free season ticket loans after successful probation
• Life Assurance - Upon death whilst in service, a Death in Service payment may be made according to the scheme rules. The payment covers 3 times of the employee’s annual salary.

How to apply

Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification which can be found on our website. To apply, please send your CV and Supporting Statement outlining your interest in working for PRHA and explaining how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description & Person Specification. Please send your CV and Supporting Statement by clicking the Apply Now button. Furthermore, applications with no attached personal statement explaining how you meet the job description will not be considered.

It is required for this post that the successful candidates will have to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.

The Support Team Leader will provide operational leadership for ORL's Housing Support Team, ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing and successful move-on.

The postholder will lead and develop Support Workers, oversee support planning, safeguarding, case management, partnership working and quality assurance, and ensure services meet organisational values, contractual requirements and sector best practice.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and People Management

· Lead, motivate, supervise and develop Support Workers through regular supervision, appraisals, induction, mentoring and learning support.

· Manage rotas, annual leave, service cover and staff wellbeing, promoting reflective practice and a positive, inclusive team culture.

· Ensure staff understand and follow organisational policies, procedures and quality standards.

· Oversee assessments, risk assessments and person-centred support plans, ensuring they are outcome-focused, regularly reviewed and accurately recorded.

· Promote independence, wellbeing, resident choice, tenancy sustainment and successful move-on planning.

· Ensure support reflects trauma-informed, strengths-based and psychologically informed practice.

· Review case files, audit support plans and ensure the Case Management System is used consistently and compliantly.

· Monitor outcomes, performance indicators and service trends, producing reports for senior managers, supporters and funders as required.

· Identify areas for improvement and contribute to service development and best practice.

· Promote safeguarding across the service and ensure concerns, incidents and investigations are managed promptly and appropriately.

· Support staff with complex or high-risk situations, ensuring robust risk management, professional boundaries, lone working and positive risk-taking where appropriate.

· Oversee referrals, admissions, occupancy, move-in and move-on arrangements across supported accommodation.

· Work with the Property & Compliance Team on repairs, property standards, licence agreements, rent arrears and tenancy sustainment.

Partnerships, Volunteers and Compliance

· Develop effective partnerships with agencies, volunteers and internal teams to improve resident outcomes and service delivery.

· Support volunteer induction and positive volunteer engagement, ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are understood.

· Promote compliance with health and safety, GDPR, organisational policies, legislation and emergency procedures.

Finance and General Duties

· Manage resources responsibly, maintain accurate financial records and support budget, rent and Housing Benefit processes in line with ORL procedures.

· Attend meetings, undertake required training, maintain confidentiality and promote the values and reputation of One Roof Leicester.

· Undertake other duties reasonably required by the Deputy CEO.

Additional Information

 · The role requires regular travel between One Roof Leicester properties and partner organisations.

· Occasional evening or weekend work and some manual handling may be required.

· The postholder must undertake training appropriate to the role and participate in an on-call rota should one be introduced.