Finance officer jobs in belvedere, greater london

At over 200 acres, Crystal Palace Park is far larger than most urban parks. Beloved as a ‘back garden’ to many people in the surrounding neighbourhoods, it is also of national and international significance due to its design as the grounds to the Victorian architectural masterpiece, The Crystal Palace, and its rich unique heritage including the 170-year-old world-famous dinosaurs. Today, circa one million people visit the park every year; to relax and meet friends and family, take part in sports and physical exercise, enjoy world-class acts during summer festivals, or simply have a moment of peace and enjoyment of nature.

The Senior Communications & Marketing Officer role offers the opportunity to join a young and growing registered charity at an exciting point in its evolution, and to help establish Crystal Palace Park as an exemplar in urban park management, community-led regeneration and cultural and heritage programming whilst restoring its position as one of the UK’s leading visitor attractions.

We are looking for a creative, organised and audience-focused marketing and communications professional to join the Trust. Reporting to the Senior Communications & Marketing Manager, you will work with the whole team identifying the best ways to use our different channels to share our unique and inspiring stories and develop our profile at local, national and international levels. 

You will have experience of coordinating marketing and communications activity, ideally in a visitor-facing venue. 

You will have oversight of the website, social media platforms, e-newsletter and audience research programme and will support with press enquiries, PR and content development. If you are an ambitious self-starter looking to develop your skills across a wide marketing, communications and digital remit in a unique cultural and heritage landscape, then look no further!

How to apply
Applications must be received by 9 June 2025 @ 10am

First round interviews will be held w/c 16 June 2025

Second round interviews to be confirmed.

All applicants must submit an Equal Opportunities Form

Are you a wizard with numbers? A maestro of budgets? The kind of person who hears the word “reconciliation” and feels excited? Well then, you might just be the magical human we need.

We’re seeking a strategic, and financially-savvy senior finance manager or director to lead and oversee all aspects of charity financial management. This role works closely with the CEO, is a Senior Leadership Team member, and focuses on securing the resources we need to realise our bold vision for children and families.

About us

Welcome to the Institute of Imagination (iOi), where we believe imagination is the superpower of the 21st Century. We collaborate with children, parents, teachers, academics, and community leaders on research and designing and delivering creative learning experiences across STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).

Our mission focuses on supporting children from underserved communities by breaking down barriers, empowering their voices, and giving them access to transformative opportunities and essential skills for whatever their future holds. We believe every child can imagine and achieve their fullest potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and cash flow.
• Develop and implement financial policies, controls, and compliance frameworks aligned with UK charity and tax legislation.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, management reports, and statutory accounts.
• Work closely with the CEO on commercial deal-making and closing partnerships.
• Lead business modelling and strategic financial planning.
• Support internal reporting to the Board and Finance Committee.
• Oversee risk management including insurance, data protection, IT systems, and the risk register.
• Collaborate with bookkeeper and oversee financial record-keeping.
• Liaise on client and partnership contracts and ensure strong governance in financial matters.
• Annual Audit and Annual Report (submission to Companies House and The Charity Commission)

Key Internal Relationships

• Chief Executive
• Bookkeeper
• Senior Leadership Team
• Chair and Vice-Chair
• Chair of Finance Committee

Key External Relationships

• Auditors, lawyers, accountants, and Coutts (bank)
• HMRC, Charities Commission, Fundraising Regulator
• Donors and commercial partners
• Professional membership bodies

Person Specification

We’re looking for someone who aligns with the values and mission of iOi and brings a blend of strategic thinking and hands-on operational experience. This role may suit someone with a portfolio career, working across charity, consultancy, or social enterprise sectors.

• Proven experience managing the finances of an SME (charity or commercial), including reporting and advising senior leadership.
• Track record in income generation and developing enterprise strategies.
• Strong background in business planning, modelling and commercial viability assessment.
• Experience of managing organisational risk, contracts and supplier relationships.
• Skilled at working with Boards, Trustees, or Non-Executive Directors.
• Able to operate comfortably at both strategic and operational levels.
• Knowledge of charity financial management and regulatory reporting.
• Understanding of commercial trading within a charitable context.
• Experience in scaling or supporting start-up or early-stage organisations.

My client is a collective of environmental and conservation charities in London, focused on protecting, preserving and enhancing green spaces for the local community.

They are now seeking a senior interim to lead a bold transformation of their funding and operating strategy. This is not your typical finance leadership role—this is a pivotal role aimed at shifting multiple organisations towards a more future-proofed funding model.

Reporting into the group division key deliverable will include:

• Partner closely with CEOs, trustees, and senior leadership teams to provide strategic financial guidance across the charities.
• Lead the re-design of funding models, incorporating income diversification and longer-term sustainability planning.
• Build strong relationships with trustees, funders, and partners, delivering financial insight that enables strategic decision-making.
• Review the current operating model to ensure it is best placed for the new business plan.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant experience operating at board level in the Charity sector. You will be a strategic thinker with a track record of financial and transformation, excellent interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of how finance can be a catalyst for business change. Prior experience of charity governance would be highly advantageous.

My client offers flexible hybrid working, typically 3 days per week in their central London office.

The Organisation

Methodist Ministers’ Housing Society (MMHS) provides quality housing and associated services for Methodist Church ministers and their spouses/partners. They currently support around 650 ministerial households across the UK, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands. MMHS has generated income mainly through rents from ministerial residents and market tenants, and investments. In their last financial year, total income was £5.7 million and total funds were £187.8m. The market rented portfolio is being sold and the proceeds of sale are being reinvested. This ambitious charity is focused on its continuing impact and is expanding its mission. Excitingly, new initiatives are planned for 2026, including enhanced wellbeing support and embarking on a new area of mission to address needs in the wider world.
 

The Job Role

As the Director of Finance, ICT and Investments, you will play a pivotal role in shaping MMHS’s financial strategy to support its strategic objectives and enable sound decision-making. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will have a strategic mindset, with the ability to provide insights to your senior colleagues, and you will provide advice and guidance to the board of trustees, becoming a trusted partner. You will develop and deliver financial plans, oversee financial systems to ensure robust control and compliance, and lead key financial activities such as monthly management accounts, budgets, forecasts, projections, and annual audits. Additionally, you will identify financial challenges and opportunities, develop approaches to address them, and lead and motivate your small team to cultivate a high-performing culture.

In ICT, you will implement MMHS’s strategy effectively, leading transformation projects to modernise and improve technology infrastructure and processes. You will oversee cloud migration, drive data-driven decision-making by leveraging AI and automation, implement plans to support outsourcing, and ensure robust cybersecurity and disaster recovery planning. You will also manage relationships with MMHS’s external support and services provider.

With investments, you will implement MMHS’s strategy, working closely with investment managers and third-party experts to align MMHS’s portfolio with strategic objectives, providing guidance to senior colleagues and the board.
 

The Person

This is a key post for the organisation, and they are looking for someone who can provide a long-term view while being ‘hands-on’ with day-to-day operations. You will be a fully qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent) with significant experience in a leadership role. Experience or a desire to quickly upskill in investments is a distinct advantage. You will have the ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels. You will be someone who embraces change and continuous improvement. You will also be a team-player with strong interpersonal and communication skills. Empathy with MMHS’s core values, which are high standards of care and professionalism underpinned by a Christian ethos, is essential.
 

Reasons to apply

You will join a forward-looking and motivated staff team who are committed to the organisation and their goals. This is an exciting time to join with change on the horizon and the opportunity to help shape the future direction of the organisation.

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent
• Salary: £90,000 - £100,000 per annum
• Benefits (non-contractual) include: up to a 16% pension contribution, 4x salary life cover, critical illness cover, Season ticket loan, share of an L&D budget, flexible start/finish times, 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days (plus 3 discretionary days between Christmas and New Year)
• Location: London Office close to Baker Street with the option of one day a week working from home 
   

How to Apply
 

MMHS are working in partnership with Hays Senior Finance to identify the right person for this role. Please contact Peter O’Sullivan at Hays if you have any queries, but the first step towards being considered is to make your application. If suitable, Peter will follow up with a call to discuss next steps.

• Closing date: 14th May 2025
• Interviews: w/c 19th May

Please apply now to be considered!

Title: Director of Finance & Operations

Location: London (hybrid working – minimum two days a week in the office)

Art Fund is seeking a strategic and collaborative Director of Finance & Operations to join its Senior Management Team and help shape the future of the UK’s cultural landscape.

Art Fund is the national fundraising charity for art. With over 142,000 members and a network of 900 museums, galleries, and historic places across the UK, it is a pioneering and independent voice in the cultural sector enriching collections, growing audiences, and advocating for the vital role museums play in society.

This role comes at an exciting and transformative time for the organisation. As Art Fund progresses through the final stages of its 2022/27 strategy and prepares for the next chapter, the Director of Finance and & Operations will play a critical leadership role in helping the organisation scale its impact, drive operational excellence, and support long-term growth.

The opportunity

The Director of Finance and & Operations will provide strategic and operational leadership across the following key areas: finance, people, governance, legal, facilities, and risk. They will lead a multidisciplinary internal services team and work closely with the Director, Senior Management Team, and Board of Trustees.

Major priorities will include embedding a new finance system, supporting the successful delivery of a cross-organisational CRM implementation, and the next five-year strategy and financial plan.

This position requires a qualified accountant with strong strategic planning and commercial acumen, ideally with experience supporting income growth and business innovation in a complex, values-driven organisation. They will be a natural relationship builder with excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills.

While prior experience in the arts, heritage, or charity sectors is welcome, it’ is not essential. What matters most is a genuine passion for Art Fund’s mission to make art and culture accessible to all.

Candidate profile

Art Fund is looking for an individual who can demonstrate:

• Proven success in strategic leadership and financial management
• Strong experience of business planning and income generation
• A collaborative and inclusive leadership style
• A commitment to data-led decision-making and continuous improvement
• Deep understanding of organisational governance, risk, and compliance
• Outstanding team leadership and the ability to foster a positive, values-based workplace culture

What Art Fund offers

Art Fund offers a rewarding working environment, a beautiful canal-side office in King’s Cross, and a compelling benefits package, including:

• 27 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Free National Art Pass (with a plus one)
• Art Allowance and Art Time to support cultural engagement
• Private healthcare cashback plan
• Flexible hybrid working and home office equipment allowance

Art Fund is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

Allen Lane is acting as an employment agency advisor for The Art Fund on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit Allen Lane website or reach out to Rosemary Pini at Allen Lane.

Timeline:

• Closing date: Wednesday 14th May
• Shortlisting: 28th May
• First interviews: Week commencing 2nd June
• Final Stage Interviews: Week Commencing 9th June and 16th June

Senior Finance Manager (Part-Time)

24 hours per week | £45,000 pro rata | Hybrid (minimum 2 days/week in South London office)

A high-impact, award-winning charity working to improve health and wellbeing through a better food system is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to join its senior management team. The organisation influences policy, builds strategic partnerships, and raises public awareness around the links between food, health, and sustainability.

This is a crucial and hands-on role, responsible for overseeing the charity’s financial management. You will ensure accurate, timely financial and management reporting, while supporting the senior leadership team. 

We are looking for a self-motivated, adaptable, and approachable finance professional with excellent analytical and communication skills. You’ll thrive under pressure and be confident working across teams and with external stakeholders. The role includes line management of the Operations Manager and reports to the Executive Director.

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in an organisation that is shaping the future of the UK’s food system and making a real difference to public health.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting our client in their search for a Head of Finance and Operations who will lead a small dynamic team and strengthen financial and operational functions during a pivotal time of growth for the organisation.

This is a full-time, one-year fixed-term contract based in London (Hybrid). The post is renewable funding dependent. The salary for this role is £65,000 per annum.

The organisation's mission is to support global efforts to eradicate conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) and strengthen national and international responses to it through research and action on CRSV against men and boys. Working with victims/survivors and in partnership with national and international actors on the ground, the charity undertakes long-term, in-depth work in selected conflict-affected countries, currently Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, Colombia, and Ukraine.

In this role you will report to the Executive Director and lead a hands on, driven small team. You will play a key role contributing both strategically and operationally.

You will take ownership of all aspects of financial management. This includes, financial planning and reporting, preparing management accounts, audits, bookkeeping, budget management, grant reporting, maintenance of financial systems and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

In terms of operational management, you will work with the Executive Director and support with HR, IT and Digital Security, Risk, Security and Compliance functions.

To be successful in this role, you will have a professional accounting qualification (e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA and other alternatives) or qualified by demonstrable experience. You will have experience working in NGO’s or organisations being funded primarily through grant funding.

You will have experience in financial reporting, budget management, audit preparation, grant reporting and presenting financial information to stakeholders. You will have a strong analytical mindset. You will be an excellent communicator who has experience liaising with a range of different stakeholders.

You will have experience/strong interest in at least one of the following areas: Human Resources, IT, Risk Management, Compliance, and a willingness to develop your knowledge of these areas.

Desirably, you will have experience dealing with USAID, EU, UN, and other bi-lateral and multi-lateral funding. You will also have experience managing digital tools/software’s and asset registers.

Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. UCL students have the potential to do anything, and the Union plays an essential role in helping them to achieve things they may have never thought possible. As a charity we employ over 130 career staff and over 250 part-time student staff, and deliver a wide range of services and representative functions for students. We work in partnership with UCL towards a fantastic experience for all of our 48,000 students and to ensure that university life enables them to develop the skills, experience and confidence to become the leaders of the future.

Our vision is of an outstanding experience for all UCL students and to be one of the best students’ unions in the UK and the world.

It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.

We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our vibrant and friendly finance team.  You will be responsible for supporting the smooth running of the transactional processing of all expenditure and payments, making sure that the correct authorisations have been provided. This role will be the key point of contact for non-finance staff across departments with regards to purchase order and invoice queries. 

The role is a full time and fixed term contract for 12 months. This role is based at our Bloomsbury campus with flexibility to work from home on a 40/60 basis (Minimum 40% working from the office). 

Do you have relevant experience in an Accounts Payable role with a strong understanding of financial ledgers and control accounts? Have you dealt with processing high volume of invoices and using an automated Purchase Order system? if the answer is yes, then we would like you to join our finance team.

Our ideal candidate will have an ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and prioritise tasks in a high-volume environment. They will need to have strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as strong IT skills, especially Excel and Microsoft Office. The role holder will need to have the ability to demonstrate a positive attitude to self-development, willingness to learn in role and be able to identify own training needs.

Supporter Care Officer

6 months fixed term contract

Full time or 4 days per week

£28,000 pro rata

Hybrid working, 2 days a week in Chelsea/ Harefield

The Talent Set is delighted to partner with Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity to recruit a Supporter Care Officer on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This exciting and varied new role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for supporter engagement and strong administrative skills to make a meaningful impact. As a key member of the Community and Events Team, you will play a vital role in delivering excellent service to donors and supporters, ensuring the smooth processing of data to support the charity’s events and fundraising activities. Working within a small, friendly team of three, your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing the fundraising inbox, handling phone enquiries, entering data into Raiser’s Edge, and supporting a wide range of fundraising administration tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly and professionally to supporter enquiries via email, phone, and post, ensuring a positive and engaging donor experience.
• Accurately manage and process donation data across various income streams, including online platforms (e.g. JustGiving, Enthuse), and ensure correct income coding in collaboration with data and finance teams.
• Provide exceptional supporter care by acknowledging donations promptly, responding to enquiries via inbox and phone, and maintaining a high standard of supporter engagement and communication.
• Maintain and update the charity’s CRM system (Raiser’s Edge), ensuring accurate data entry and supporter records for donations, fundraising pages, and event participants.
• Deliver administrative support for fundraising and challenge events, including sending out materials, managing stock of supporter resources, and supporting event logistics as required.
• Assist with stewardship activities and community fundraising support, including preparing and mailing fundraising packs, setting up new fundraisers, and helping coordinate communications.

Person Specification:

• Previous experience in a supporter care, customer service, or administrative role, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Outlook, Word, and Excel), with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Confident using a CRM database, preferably Raiser’s Edge, with strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 4pm.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

We are recruiting for a short term temporary Income and Reconciliations Officer for a high profile social welfare charity. You will need to have worked in Finance for a large organisation with high transactional volumes, ideally in the receivables area. Immediate start!

Hybrid working min 2 days in their London Office

The Role
To accurately record and reconcile circa 140 million of charitable income across three entities, ensuring that agreed policies and procedures are adhered to.
To liaise with staff across the charity to ensure that unrecorded and unreconciled income is resolved on a timely basis.
To deal with income queries on a timely basis, providing a good level of service to internal and external customers.
To produce and distribute aged debtor reports and ensure that debts are followed up by those responsible, escalating issues to management as required.
To provide guidance and support to non-Finance staff managing income processes

The Candidate
Proven track record in a finance role in a large and complex environment with high transactional volumes, preferably in Receivables.
Able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of double entry book-keeping.
Experience of completing large and complex reconciliations using data from multiple databases
Experience of using Microsoft Excel to critically analyse data through the use of Pivot tables, VLOOKUP etc
Hold a current DBS

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

We are looking for an experienced leader with key skills in line management, bid-writing and safeguarding, preferably with a qualification in social work. Our ideal candidate will be emotionally resilient, compassionate and empathetic with a proven background in managing people and overseeing service delivery.  You will be responsible for service quality, operational strategies and policies, providing high-level support to a small, dedicated team of staff and volunteers and bid writing to secure long term funding for the charity to continue its vital work. 

The charity provides support to vulnerable parents with pre-school aged children living in the borough of Gravesham, supporting up to 85 families at any given time.  Waterside offers 1:1 support, peer group sessions, structured family sessions, access to local agency clinics, counselling services, and courses, 5 days a week, 50 weeks a year.

Reporting to the Chair of Trustees, you will work with the team, trustees and external providers to ensure the delivery of impactful services and cultivation of strong partnerships in order to respond to the local needs of our families. 

The Centre Manager role will be expected to work from the centre the majority of the time as it is important to have a presence with the families and staff. On occasion, when it is required to meet key deadlines, working from home is supported but this is on an ad-hoc basis and not part of a regular working pattern. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage and co-ordinate the work of Waterside Parents’ Centre to ensure smooth running of the service. 

• Designated Safeguarding Lead.

• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality service delivery and adherence to best practices.

• Lead and support a dedicated team, providing supervision, training, and professional development opportunities.

• Ensure you are visible and approachable to the families we engage with specifically in family sessions. 

• Effective bid writing to secure crucial funding for the charity

• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, funders, and commissioners.

• Develop and implement strategic plans that align with the organisation’s goals and values.

• Manage all policies and procedures ensuring that they align with appropriate legislation and regulatory requirements.

• Work with the Finance Officer to ensure accuracy of financial recording and reporting.

Skills and Experience:

Desirable

• Experience in a social work environment.

Required

• Experience of leading services in the charity or social care sector.

• Non judgmental approach ensuring focus is on acceptance and understanding.

• Proven ability to manage diverse funding contracts and reporting requirements.

• Strong team leadership, with a focus on collaboration and staff development.

• Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.

• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

What we are offering you:

Waterside is a family-centric employer and we provide our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. 

As well as ongoing development and training, we offer a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working and hybrid working on occasion.  We offer a contributory pension scheme and free on-site parking.

Waterside is committed to safer recruitment and equality of opportunity and diversity.  This role is subject to DBS checks

This role involves managing key operational and governance functions, supporting the Executive Director and President, and ensuring the smooth running of various committees and Special Interest Groups (SIGs). The Executive Administrator will also assist with the ABN fellowship scheme.

Key Responsibilities of the Executive Administrator

Executive & Governance Support

• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director and President.
• Manage the President’s inbox, responding to or escalating queries as appropriate.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, including preparing agendas and drafting and distributing minutes.
• Process and track expense claims for the Council and Executive team.
• Organise bookings for the President, including travel, hotels, and restaurants.

Committee & Fellowship Support

• Provide full administrative support to the Services Committee, including scheduling meetings, preparing documents, and taking minutes.
• Undertake projects for the Services Committee as required, including data analysis
• Assist Governance & Grants Manager with the administration of the ABN Fellowship Programme, including maintaining records and supporting application and review processes.
• Liaise with Special Interest Groups (SIGs) on behalf of ABN

Financial & Operational Support

• Ensure office supplies are maintained, including stationery and consumables
• Assist with financial administration, including processing expenses and payments.
• Liaise with finance teams to ensure smooth financial operations.
• Deputise for Website & Finance Officer in their absence
• Assist with budget tracking and financial reporting as required.

The ABN has a small office team, and all staff members are required to take on duties outside of their main job description from time to time.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in an administrative or executive support role
• Ability to work in a small team
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Experience handling financial processes, such as expenses and budget tracking
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and administrative systems
• Desirable: Experience in a membership organisation or medical association
• Desirable: Experience of the medical, healthcare or research sectors is welcomed

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and impactful role supporting professionals in neurology. The ABN offers a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you are a proactive administrator looking to take on a varied role within a prestigious medical association, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave + 8 public holidays (pro-rata)
• Additional annual leave days after 3 years of service
• Generous pension contributions: you put in 1%, we’ll put in 10%
• Professional development programme including regular 1:1s, appraisals and training opportunities
• Hybrid working and flexible hours
• Time off in lieu for ABN event attendance

Commitment to Equality Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to play a vital role at Cure Parkinson’s, as our Research Grants Officer. This role will be responsible for supporting research scientists who are applying for grants or are carrying out funded research for us. This work is critical for us to achieve the charity’s main objective of funding Parkinson’s research to slow, stop and reverse Parkinson’s.

As our Research Grants Officer you will be comfortable building relationships and providing support for researchers. You will be an effective member of our pioneering Research Team, ultimately helping us to drive scientific discovery forward and bring us closer to a cure.

PINF is the first charity in the UK that exists to support high-quality journalism. We exist at the cutting edge of charity law and need an experienced charity professional to make sure we do things properly. 

As Head of Operations & Governance, you will be responsible for overseeing the back-office operations of the charity. You will be a key point of contact for the team and support the Executive Director to ensure smooth, efficient and compliant operations.

You will be a senior member of the team, responsible for ensuring that PINF operates within its legal and regulatory framework, including in relation to charity, corporate, tax, employment and data protection regulations. The role involves liaising with the Chair, Board of Trustees, Executive Director, legal advisors and regulators to support best practice in financial management, governance, risk management and compliance.  

Duties and responsibilities 

• Financial Management 

• Ensure consistent delivery and quality of finance operations, including transactions processing, which will involve managing a bookkeeping service.

• Prepare and monitor annual budgets, management accounts and project budgets.

• Lead on the financial aspects of fundraising, contract management, and funder reporting. Including managing restricted and unrestricted funding. 

• Oversee the process of preparing statutory accounts, including liaising with accountants and auditors.

• Maintain internal controls and policies to protect assets, prevent fraud, and ensure business continuity. 

• Participate in the Finance & Fundraising Committee and support the Treasurer to plan and deliver meetings. 

• Prepare financial reports for board meetings and engage in board discussions.

• Governance 

• Manage our annual governance cycle, working closely with the Chair, Treasurer and Executive Director to ensure legal compliance and to plan and prepare for Board meetings including taking appropriate minutes.

• Manage the organisational risk framework including identifying emerging risks and working with the Executive Director to mitigate them.

• Companies House and Charity Commission filings.

• Develop and maintain a suite of policy to ensure PINF meets its obligations as a charity and an employer.

• Play an active part in board discussion to support good decision making.

• HR 

• Manage HR across the organisation; ensuring all HR processes and policies are fit for purpose, up to date and adhere to law, and are understood and implemented across the organisation.

• Manage recruitment processes for all staff.

• Manage the annual leave tracker. 

• Operations and administration 

• Ensure the smooth running of the organisation by leading operational planning and monitoring progress.

• Lead on relationships and contracts with external suppliers and contractors.

• Ensure PINF has appropriate insurance cover. 

• Occasional support with charitable activities (meetings, events, publications, etc.) 

Requirements  

• A professional qualification in finance, management, law, or a related field and at least five years’ experience relevant to this role.

• Deep understanding of good governance and best practice in the charity sector.

• Understanding of relevant laws relating to employment, data protection and running a charity. 

• Sympathy to the aims and objectives of PINF. 

• Full professional proficiency in English. 

• Right to work in the UK. 

Skills and attributes 

• Experience of managing charity finances and budgets (Essential). A related finance or accountancy qualification would be desirable. 

• Experience of managing operations in a comparable charity or business, with both strategic and day-to-day operational responsibilities. 

• Developing HR processes and policies and taking the lead in implementing these across an organisation. 

• Developing processes and procedures and making improvements for efficiency and impact. 

• Experience of working closely with trustees, non-executives or senior leadership teams.

• Strong oral and written communications skills, including having the confidence to use your expertise to provide feedback and constructive challenge to senior leaders.

• Excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills. 

• Ability to work remotely and independently and to collaborate with others. 

• Enjoy being the key point of contact and support in a small, remote team. 

• Ability to stay on top of your workload by using relevant software (including Microsoft Office and finance software such as Xero), keeping accurate and up-to-date records, and prioritising between competing tasks. 

Please apply using Charity Job. Once you click apply you will be prompted to upload your CV and answer an application question in up to 5000 characters: What do you see as the main challenges facing PINF as a small but ambitious charity, and how will you use your experience to address them as Head of Operations & Governance?