We are looking for a highly organised Finance Manager to join our finance team and play a pivotal role in the day-to-day running of the department. Deputising for the Head of Finance as required, you will thrive on detail, your contribution ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of Watershed group accounts and assisting in the development of our financial processes

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance & HR professional with expertise in managing charity finances to take responsibility for the charity’s financial controls and human resources processes. This position suits a motivated and experienced individual who is a team player, passionate about our mission, willing to take on responsibility quickly and who can work closely with the Chief Executive, Programmes and Fundraising teams, with the potential to manage junior staff in future, to ensure the charity operates smoothly through a period of significant growth.

About Action for Conservation
We are at a critical moment in our earth’s history, and it’s never been more important to empower every young person to fight for their future and the future of the planet. Action for Conservation is an innovative young charity using pioneering approaches to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders. We work with young people from diverse backgrounds to build a youth movement committed to the earth.

Our commitment to diversity
Diversity is one of our core values as an organisation and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We also recognise that the climate and ecological crisis disproportionately impacts minority and/or marginalised communities – yet these voices are largely underrepresented in the sector. Currently, the environmental sector is the second least diverse of all UK workforces, with only 3.1% of people employed from Black Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds (compared to 19.9% of the general workforce). If the  environmental movement is to succeed in creating a greener future that supports our whole society, we need diverse voices at the heart of our work. We therefore encourage applicants from people currently underrepresented in the environmental movement to apply.

Why work with us?
You’ll be joining a young, mission-driven team who truly love what they do. Working with young people is always rewarding, sometimes challenging and never boring, and you’ll get to experience first-hand the positive impact that your work has. It goes without saying that we work hard, but we also maintain a positive work-life balance and spend lots of time outdoors. Some of the benefits of working at Action for Conservation include:

• 33 days annual leave including public holidays plus one additional day for each year served plus 4 paid annual volunteer days. 

• Quarterly team ‘action days’ & away weekends in the great outdoors.

• Access to flexible working. 

• A workplace pension. 

• A bespoke personal and professional development plan, co-developed with you and your line manager, to identify and progress your training, development and career aims. 

• The opportunity to grow into the role, learn and develop on the job, and hopefully progress within the team as opportunities arise. 

• A robust on the job training package tailored to your role. 

• Opportunities to share your voice and shape the direction of our work, ensuring that our content is relevant and reflective of your interests and the issues facing your community. 

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Management:

• Lead the ongoing development and delivery of all AFC’s financial procedures nationally and across priority regions.

• Provide management and support to any freelance or more junior staff, as and when necessary, ensuring they deliver on all of their role responsibilities through the development of a positive coaching relationship.

• Demonstrate best practice in financial management and control to the wider team to ensure adherence to the organisation’s financial procedures.

• Contribute to the overall strategic development of AFC’s programmes and ensure compliance with the aims and objectives of the organisation.

Financial Management:

• Monitor day-to-day financial operations, including expense claims, payments, invoices, direct debits and reconciling expenditure, carried out with the support of the Finance & Administration Coordinator.

• Manage financial administration for grant or donor funded projects and ensure reporting and audit requirements are met.

• Prepare annual budgets, monthly financial reports and management accounts for quarterly trustee meetings.

• Conduct and maintain longer-term financial forecasts in line with the charity’s Fundraising Strategy, with the support of the Chief Executive and Fundraising Manager.

• Establish, streamline and maintain financial policies and procedures.

• Maintain and manage relationships with our external accountants and support the Chief Executive with producing annual accounts and submitting returns to the Charity Commission.

• Support the Programme Team in the allocation and monitoring of programme budgets. 

HR:

• Support Senior Management to deliver on a successful hiring strategy and ensure the organisation is able to deliver on its objectives and grow sustainably.

• Administer all aspects of staff employment contracts, pension notices, and annual leave allocations using AFC’s financial software.

• Manage day-today HR processes and administration, including acting as first point of contact for staff making general HR or policy enquiries.

• Coordinate the full employee life cycle including the administration of recruitment, onboarding, performance management and exit interviews.

• Oversee the administration of employee records including checking of employee work references and DBS checks. Ensure that employee records are accurate, up-to-date, and managed within the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Other:

• Administer all other contracts and renewals (eg. insurance, office contracts, business rates and software licences) and carry out such other duties as deemed appropriate and may be reasonably required by the Chief Executive.

• Support the Chief Executive to draft policies and procedures which create and maintain a consistent work culture, relating to staff, volunteers, trustees, beneficiaries and all members of the charity.

About you and your skills and experience

The successful candidate will have several years of financial management expertise, be confident and resilient with strong people management potential and an aptitude for supporting and developing others. They will be efficient, systems oriented and have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Working style
Ability to work and travel flexibly
Positive, professional and pragmatic approach
Self-motivated and self-disciplined, able to prioritise own workload and deliver to deadlines
Good organisational skills and ability to work across a number of tasks and work areas
A strategic thinker who is able to project forward and decide on a reasonable course of action to achieve a particular goal

Management Skills
Ability to work under pressure and cope effectively and/or support others to cope effectively with difficult and stressful situations
Enthusiastic 'can do’ attitude to provide positive, proactive and influential leadership to shape the organisational culture in a changing environment

Knowledge & Experience
Financial management expertise, demonstrated through professional qualifications and/or several years experience in similar roles
Experience using Xero or similar software
Excellent IT skills and highly proficient in Office applications
General office management skills and strong attention to detail

Other Key Competencies
Good time management and organisational skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Confidence, enthusiasm and initiative
A degree or equivalent work experience
Willingness to learn and to take on lots of responsibility quickly
Awareness of environmental issues and a commitment to the values of the charity

Work location: From the charity’s London or Bristol office, from home and from other business or charity premises as necessary 
Line management: Chief Executive Officer
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time/Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £33,000 - £37,000
Expected travel: Occasional national and regional travel is expected
Benefits: 25 days annual leave, in addition to public or national holidays, access to flexible working, a workplace pension and numerous development opportunities outlined in the ‘Why work with us’ section

Could you use your finance and organisational skills as part of a small senior team?

Soundwell Music Therapy Trust is seeking a Finance and Administration Manager. This varied, essential role is at the heart of our charity, which helps people with mental health need get support through music therapy.

Finance and Administration Manager

• Pay: £33,300-£39,000 pro rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours:  22.5 hours per week
• Location: From home or our Bristol base in Bedminster, according to preference
• Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, pro rata. Defined contributory pension scheme. Mileage allowance (restricted to local journeys).

About us

Soundwell provides music therapy in Bath and Bristol for people with significant and enduring mental health needs. We also work with unpaid carers who are in need of support and respite, and provide singing and music groups for mental health recovery and wellbeing.

Group music therapy lessens isolation, and helps people connect and manage difficult emotions and trauma.

We’re a small, friendly team, and would be happy to tell you more about what we do and how this role fits, if you’re considering applying.

About the role

The Finance and Administration manager is part of our Senior Staff Team and is responsible for the smooth running of the charity, alongside the CEO and Lead Services Manager.

From budgeting to payroll, invoices to annual review, the role comprises all the charity’s financial activity and reporting. It also has responsibility for our HR, systems and administrative functions. It is a varied, pivotal role.

You can be based from home or from our Bristol hub in Bedminster (according to your preference), with occasional travel within Bristol and Bath for meetings and events. We are a flexible, supportive employer and can accommodate a variety of working patterns.

About you

An excellent multi-tasker and project manager, you will have experience in organisational finances within a charity. You can easily turn your hand to new systems, as the management of all our systems, including CRM and IT, are part of this role. Familiarity with Excel and using an accountancy package is essential, as are good interpersonal skills and time management.

We are looking for a highly organised and solution-focussed project manager to be part of our Safe and Together team. The postholder will focus on governance, risk, financial and contract management, as well as monitoring performance against the project plans.

My client is a major brand in the international development sector. With an income of over $1 billion, they reach out to the most vulnerable members of society in over 120 different countries, delivering immediate and lasting change.

At present they are undergoing significant global transformation through a number of ambitious but critical change projects. One strand is the deployment of a new global financial data model to introduce better in country programme management as well as impact visibility.

As such they are looking for additional support within their finance transformation team to support with the communication, deployment and delivery of the model to member offices.

A truly unique role, the successful candidate will have a strong understanding of financial data as well as be very comfortable working outside the realms of a traditional accounting position. Having previously worked in large global organisations (commercial or charity), you will also have played a key role in major data driven change programmes.

Ambitious and with an appetite for best practice, this is an excellent opportunity to have a real impact on a globally recognised brand.

This role can be 100% remote, as such candidates across the UK are encouraged to apply.

Our Vision

A world where all young people flourish, regardless of their background.

Who We Are

LTSB is a social mobility charity that works with bright young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring they find meaningful, skilled careers – and that firms get positive, effective employees who can make a difference from their first day.

Our four key responsibilities are:

• Promoting opportunities to those from backgrounds that are not normally reached
• Preparing young people for the workplace, and the workplace for young people
• Providing context for their application, and stewarding the hiring process
• Pastoral care – an additional support network for the first phase of their career

We don’t just get young people jobs. We launch careers. When diverse talent is given preparation and support, they don’t just get by, they thrive – and that means more representative management which can better train and retain a more representative workforce.  For historic information, please see our Impact Report on our website: www.ltsb.charity

Finance Team

The Finance team consists of a Finance Director and a Finance Administrator role.

Finance Director

Reporting to the Chief Executive, the Finance Director is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial management of the LTSB, and provides commercial focus, leading on financial compliance and governance and overseeing strong and effective financial administrative functions and reporting. With overall responsibility for the charity’s finance function, you will play a significant role as a senior member of the leadership team to ensure the charity can achieve its mission in the most effective and efficient way possible. The FD manages the Finance Administrator who undertakes the day-to-day financial administration.

Main Responsibilities
 

Day-to-day financial management

• Ensure relevant and accurate records are kept, filings made, and taxes paid as required by HMRC (in respect of Payroll, corporation tax and VAT), pension agencies, Companies’ House and the Charity Commission.
• Develop and enhance the financial and management reporting systems to meet the strategic and operational needs of the Trust including the identification and implementation of suitable software, and upgrades to existing software and office systems to improve processes and systems to bring about efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with statutory accounting and regulatory requirements of financial and charity governance matters.
• Prepare the annual accounts in accordance with relevant statutory and accounting reporting standards and auditing requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors in relation to the annual audit and any management recommendations raised by the auditors.
• Oversee the management and reporting of all funds received from external funders. Ensure that accurate restricted fund accounts are maintained and that the financial records comply with funder reporting requirements.
• Supervise the Finance Administrator.
• Keep the CEO and Finance Committee informed of material developments on a regular and ad-hoc basis as required.
   

Strategic financial planning and management

• Prepare quarterly and annual management accounts, including income and expenditure accounts, balance sheet, cash flows, financial performance indicators and supporting notes for the Finance Committee and Trustee Board quarterly meetings.
• Be responsible for the budgeting and forecasting process for the organisation and provide appropriate reporting, variance analysis and support for decision making to the CEO, SLT and Board.
• Developing and leading LTSB’s finance strategy, optimising the charity’s financial performance and strategic position.
• Providing strategic leadership in relation to LTSB’s finances, advising on matters of compliance, risk, and contract performance.
   

Governance

• Accountable to the Finance Committee of the Board for all financial, risk and audit matters working closely with the CEO and Board to achieve a high quality of governance for LTSB.
• Ensure LTSB’s legal and governance responsibilities are undertaken and executed in a robust and transparent way, with trustees updated on any relevant legal and/or governance changes.
• Maintain up-to-date corporate documents and ensuring that all required documents are filed at Companies House and Charities Commission within the requisite deadlines.
   

Wider responsibilities

• Undertaking any other duties and projects as may be assigned by the CEO or the Board of Trustees.

Person Specification
 

Education/qualifications/experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with strong financial systems and experience working as a finance director.
• Outstanding and influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels.
• Demonstrable commitment to LTSB’s vision and values.
• Experience of financial statement preparation and audit process management.
• Experience of preparing board papers and presenting to boards.
• Experience of managing grant finances and contract compliance.
• Commercially aware.
• Experience of preparing and submitting VAT returns under the partial exemption method.
• Experience of working in the charity sector with good knowledge of charity accounting.
• Experience of overseeing the development of organisational policies, procedures and systems.
• We have recently moved from Quickbooks to Oracle Netsuite accounting software so candidates with a good working knowledge of at least one of these systems would be ideal, although experience of using any similar cloud accounting system would be advantageous for the role
   

Skills and Abilities

• Strong technical financial and management accounting skills.
• Strong IT skills with advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines with good prioritisation and time management skills.
• Proven financial analysis, cashflow management and forecasting ability.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills (verbal and written).
• Proven ability to produce and interpret management accounts
• Proven ability to provide support, and guidance to non-financial managers and colleagues.
• The ability to manage a varied and pressured workload.
• Highly motivated and autonomous.
   

This job description is intended to summarise the main duties and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be a full and exhaustive list of tasks. All LTSB staff members are expected to demonstrate flexibility and willingness to perform appropriate tasks when the need arises.

This role is ideal for an experienced Finance Director who is seeking flexible hours and home working. Although the FD would need to attend meetings in London they could be based anywhere in the UK. This is a home-based role, and our team works independently with no central office.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter in Word format, when prompted to attach documents, explaining how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work at LTSB in this role.

Please note, all candidates will need to have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 29th May 2022. Applications received after this point will not be considered.

First stage interviews will be held by Zoom during w/c 6th June. Second stage interviews will be held in London on Wednesday 15th June.

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Finance Business Partner to join our team. This is not your typical ‘accountant’ position and has been created to add much-needed capacity to the Finance Team on project accounting. The postholder will provide financial support and guidance to large grant-funded programmes and will assist in financial management of some consultancy projects. They will be partnering with the programme and project staff, and will therefore be working with staff with a differing degrees of financial experience.

Duties Include

• Prepare budgets and financial proposals for projects.
• Support Project Managers with budget reforecasts, cost recovery and income recognition calculations.
• Review and interpret financial information and prepare monthly project reports for Programme and Project Managers.
• Track project budgets and monitor project expenditure.
• Review project finance procedures and methodology and suggest improvements and/or develop methodology where appropriate.
• Ensure client/donor compliance requirements are met in financial records and reporting.
• Provide oversight of contract and funding agreement requirements and ensure relevant personnel are informed of obligations.

About You

We are looking for someone who is adaptable, agile and able to demonstrate an analytical and methodical approach to problem-solving. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to develop budgets and forecasting expenditure and be skilled in analysing financial data using Excel at an advanced level.

You will need to have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a similar project-focused position and be educated to degree level in social sciences, economics, international development (or similar) or have equivalent relevant experience and be at least part-qualified in one of the following: ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.

If you would like to contribute to increasing the impact of a dynamic organisation committed to ending poverty, we would love to hear from you. Please download and read the full recruitment pack and apply with your CV and cover letter to our online application portal.

Early applications are highly encouraged; we will be reviewing submissions as they arrive, and interviews will be held periodically. As we are recruiting on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to end recruitment without notice.

We are currently seeking a Head of Finance for an 18-month fixed term contract, to provide strategic management of the Finance department and the finances of the charity, oversee financial systems and maximize the use of technology for effective financial management. This role can either be based at home, or the National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, on the edge of Ashdown Forest. This is a remote location and public transport is limited. You will join us on a full-time basis and in return, you will receive up to £71,152.00 plus excellent benefits.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity with a nationwide network of adoption and homing centres, volunteer-run branches and charity shops. During 2021 we helped 137,000 cats and kittens. That's the equivalent of around 375 cats a day!

The existing Head of Finance will be undertaking a new temporary role within the directorate with the focus on change, so this post will be relied upon to ensure that the business as usual work such as budgeting and year end is not unduly affected by the change.

As our Head of Finance, you will lead a highly skilled team of 20 employees, covering financial accounting and transaction processing, management accounting and reporting and Payroll. The Charity has an annual revenue budget of £75m and operates a trading subsidiary with income in excess of £2m per annum. The team processes around 5,000 supplier payments and 150,000 neutering vouchers per year. Running a payroll for over 1,000 staff and supporting over 220 branches and their volunteer treasurers, they also provide financial advice and support to the 36 Centres and a chain of over 100 shops.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Strategy, this is a senior position within Cats Protection. As a Leadership Group member, this role contributes to the leadership of the charity and works closely with the Executive Management Team on corporate financial issues. The job is varied, ranging from advising Trustees, supporting the Audit and Investment Committees, coordinating the Charity risk register, working with internal and external auditors and contributing to the long-term financial planning of the Charity in line with its strategic objectives.

Responsibilities of our Head of Finance:

As well as providing accurate and timely financial reporting including financial and management accounts, cashflow reporting, forecasting, budgeting and all statutory reporting, you will assist the Director of Finance and Strategy to ensure that Trustees are able to discharge their governance function and add value to Cats Protection’s performance. You will lead on managing the tax affairs of the charity and coordinating the risk management processes and have a key role to support, develop and empower employees and volunteers, particularly Branch Treasurer volunteers, to reach their full potential in delivering the best possible services in support of strong financial management.

What we’re looking for in our Head of Finance:

• a CCAB qualified accountant with several years’ experience leading a multi-functional Finance Team.
• a good understanding of the charity SORP will be required to produce the statutory accounts
• the ability to present complex financial information to a variety of audiences in oral and written reports and in webinars and face to face meetings
• a supportive leader, who develops the team and colleagues
• a team player and able to work independently on high level financial information

What we can offer you:

• Up to £71,152.00pa plus excellent benefits
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Contribution pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• A range of health benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme… and more!

Join us as our Head of Finance and know you are helping to make a real difference to cats and kittens across the UK!

Please note applications which are received after the closing date may not be responded to.

Closing date: 20 May 2022

Virtual interview date: TBC

Should we receive a large amount of applications, we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date.

Cats Protection is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm.  We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

My client is an award winning publisher committed to making a difference and influencing social change.

We are seeking a new Head of Finance who will lead the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis and reporting and be part of the Senior Leadership Team.

The post-holder will ensure both the smooth running of the day-to-day financial processes and the delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality management information and analysis for the wider business. 

You will need to be highly motivated and proactive and able to provide excellent financial advice and support to improve decision making, enable strategic initiatives and improve financial performance.

The ability to communicate effectively with non-financial colleagues is crucial alongside strong technical accounting knowledge, commercial acumen and advanced excel and modelling skills.  Experience of publishing would be an advantage.

Are you an experienced and dynamic finance professional looking for a broad, hands-on exciting position in a growing charity? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for an agile and experienced Head of Finance to lead Brake’s operational finance function and also maintain and develop our financial systems and operating processes. We are looking for someone who has previous hands-on experience; ideally in a similar-sized or larger organisation. Reporting into the Chief Operating Officer, this role is a very hands-on finance role leading on all aspects of financial accounting across the charity, providing clear financial insight at all times. The Head of Finance will work closely with our leadership team and undertakes the most senior finance role within the organisation.

Currently the finance team consists of the Head of Finance and a Finance and Admin Officer (who reports into the Head of Finance). While nothing is guaranteed, there is potential for growth across the charity and therefore we are looking for a Head of Finance who can demonstrate experience and capability to step up into a more senior finance role, overseeing a more complex finance function with additional line management responsibility. 

Who we are

Brake is the national, acclaimed charity tackling the daily, horrific carnage of deaths, injuries, and air pollution on roads. Traffic is the biggest killer of young people worldwide, poisoning our lungs and contributing hugely to the climate emergency. Brake’s vision is that people get around in safe and healthy ways. Our values require us to be evidence-based, aim high, and work collaboratively.

We have a 25-year reputation for shouting out for positive change, advising government, encouraging action in communities, and delivering the UK’s National Road Victim Service for bereaved and injured families.

Key tasks

• management and administration of book-keeping using Xero;
• operation of Sage Payroll and pensions for c.45 staff;
• preparation of management accounts and financial reporting information for the charity’s finance committees monthly. Attendance at monthly finance committee meetings;
• preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecasts;
• processing of invoices, arranging supplier payments, resolving queries and debtors;
• managing bank accounts holding the charities’ working funds and its reserves, both online and offline;
• working alongside the auditors (managing the audit process end to end) and the Treasurer, generating year end accounts documents and submitting returns (including VAT returns, GiftAid claims etc) to the relevant authorities (including Charity Commission and Companies House) ensuring they are compliant with charity legislation;
• leading the identification and implementation of improvements to finance processes, as agreed with the Chief Operating Officer;
• working closely with all budget holders, supporting colleagues with financial matters, notably in preparing and checking a) budgets and b) financial expenditure reports required by sponsors and statutory funders; and
• line management of one member of staff.

You bring

• experience of working in a similar hands-on role in a finance management capacity in the not for profit sector;
• a recognised accounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA, CIPFA);
• excellent knowledge of financial processes;
• experience of using Xero and Sage software and adept at Microsoft Office;
• the ability to produce high quality financial reports;
• an analytical mindset, able to work as a financial adviser for non-finance functions, providing insightful analysis and guidance;
• the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, balancing multiple responsibilities;
• proactive, problem solving ability and strong interpersonal skills; and
• a values-driven approach to life; you want to work for a charity.

About the team and how we work

• You will be joining a skilled, dedicated and friendly team.
• Our team works remotely and encourages use of sustainable transport.
• Brake actively promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. We employ based on skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
• Employees are subject to driver licence checks. If you drive, please note we do not accept applications from serious traffic offenders due to the nature of our work.

My client is a very passionate international children’s organisation. At present they are looking to recruit some additional support for their finance team as they look to set up a new programme of support for the Ukrainian crisis. This role can be completed on an entirely remote basis with travel to a central London office roughly once a month.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts required, identify discrepancies and proposing journals to correct and maintain the integrity of the general ledger in line with the month end timetable
• Maintain metrics around processing times and departmental performance for review by the Director of Finance & Resource
• Input and code invoices to the organisation’s finance system ensuring authorisations are made by the appropriate budget holder.
• Maintain the purchase ledger set up new existing accounts and manage the organisation’s payments to ensure that invoices are paid in line with payment terms

The Successful Candidate:

Will be someone proactive, who can demonstrate experience within a broad role. Part Qualified or QBE is desirable.

My client, a growing and dynamic Charity, is looking to recruit a finance business partner – a maternity cover in the finance team.

They are looking for an experienced business accountant to work with the charity and wider finance team in order to implement a programme of significant change to their finance systems and processes.

You will be expected to analyse current processes, systems and data and identify possible improvements and develop creative solutions.

The aim is to deliver better value for the business through provision of better information, faster delivery of reports, a greatly improved user experience and enhanced stewardship.

There will also be a number of ad hoc projects that will need supporting from a financial point of view

Prior financial experience in a management account or analyst role would be advantageous and the ability to be a self-starter, work with the wider business and engage with stakeholders at all levels is extremely important.

You will also need to adapt quickly and be able to fit within a small and close knit team.

About Us

The Congregation of La Retraite has its origin in the 17th century in Brittany , France, providing spiritual retreats for women. Today, the sisters continue to respond to the human and spiritual needs of our time by journeying with people as they seek inner stillness, meaning and focus in their lives

About the Role

Reporting to the Area Leader, the Finance Director has a key role in the financial and business management of the Charity. The facilitation of effective governance and representing the Charity at Conferences, Seminars and Public meetings are also important requirements of the position.

The successful applicant will be a motivated individual who is experienced in supporting business decisions, will have great attention to detail, be strong in technical and finance systems and have excellent organisational and communication skills. Working with Senior Professional advisors on a regular basis during career to date should also be demonstrated.

36% of children from disadvantaged backgrounds leave primary school in England each year unable to read to the expected standard. Innovations for Learning (IFL) is a charity focused on using technology to close this literacy gap through a unique online reading support programme called TutorMate. 

About Innovations for Learning UK

Innovations for Learning (IfL) is a small but growing charity, which is working to ensure that every child in the UK acquires the literacy skills they need for their to thrive and fulfil their potential. Many children fall behind with reading simply because they lack the opportunity to practise. TutorMate addresses this problem by using a bespoke internet platform to pair volunteer tutors from corporate organisations with struggling pupils. TutorMate has been proven to improve the literacy outcomes, confidence and reading enjoyment of young children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Our model is to partner with local and national businesses which recruit their own employees as volunteer readers and provide funding for the programme. TutorMate pairs struggling children (5- to 7-year-olds) with adult volunteers who use a bespoke internet platform and a voice connection to link – from their workplace or home – to a dedicated classroom laptop for 30 minutes a week, during the school day, over an entire academic year.  Up to ten children in each Year 1 or Year 2 class participate, giving the programme a reach and scale that no school is able to achieve with parent or community volunteers.

We have set ourselves an ambitious target of supporting 4,000 children by 2024 and this role, with responsibility for stewarding and nurturing our existing corporate partnerships, will be crucial to ensuring that we have sufficient volunteers to achieve this target.

About the role

Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you proactive, self-motivated and keen to develop your influencing and communication skills to help us retain, grow and unlock partnerships for the benefit of disadvantaged children?

This new role is an exciting opportunity for someone to make their mark in a fast-growing charity.  You will be responsible for retaining, nurturing and growing our existing, diverse portfolio of 70+  corporate partnerships. You will maximise corporate income and deliver excellent partnership stewardship and a great supporter experience. You will play a lead role in the annual partnership renewal process, spotting opportunities to increase partner engagement and proactively identifying ways to unlock additional income. You will also have some responsibility for onboarding new partners, in collaboration with the Tutor Support Team.

Reporting to the Executive Director, who you will support to manage the highest value partners, you will work closely with our Business Development Manager and Marketing and Communications Manager.

For full details please see the attached Job Specification.

This role is ideal for someone home-based with the ability to travel to occasional meetings. Working days can be arranged flexibly and can be offered as a 4 or 5 day per week opportunity.