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The WEA is a leading education charity approaching its 124th anniversary. The WEA empowers adults by bringing great teaching to local communities across England and Scotland, reaching tens of thousands of students each year.
The WEA believes every adult should have access to education and its benefits within their local community. Currently, the opportunity for a better future is too often made inaccessible for reasons including cost, location and a lack of information.
The WEA is committed to removing these barriers enabling individuals to improve their own life chances and have a positive impact to their communities and wider society.
The Chief Financial Officer is a key member of the Leadership and Senior Post Holder to the Board, responsible for the Finance, IT, MIS, Procurement and Estates functions. The role will provide strategic insight and advice to the Board while leading a multidisciplinary national team.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Developing medium- to long-term financial models and leading strategic budget planning.
- Presenting strategic budget planning and other key financial information to the Board for sign off.
- Working closely with the Leadership Team and Board to shape financial and operational strategy and to identify and mitigate key financial and operational risks.
- Lead the pursuit of income diversification and unrestricted income to stabilise and grow the charity
- Providing leadership across Finance, IT, MIS, Procurement and Estates.
- Providing financial leadership across both the WEA’s charitable and commercial activities
- Ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting and the provision of high-quality management information
- Setting the strategic direction for the WEA’s IT and cybersecurity infrastructure
About You
You will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with experience of overseeing the breadth of a finance function.
You will also bring:
- Strong experience of developing medium- to long-term financial models to support strategic and operational decision-making
- The ability to build effective relationships with a range of Leadership Team and Board members
- The confidence to provide constructive challenge and translate complex financial information into clear strategic advice
- An understanding of both commercial and charitable income streams, although candidates from all sectors will be considered understanding of public funding / restricted income is essential.
- Evidence of strong leadership in a senior role
Previous responsibility for non-finance functions is not essential. Applications are actively encouraged from candidates for whom this opportunity represents a step up in scope and responsibility.
What’s in it for you
- Salary of £85,000–£90,000, depending on experience;
- Generous annual leave allowance of 30 days, plus bank holidays;
- A remote-first working arrangement, with regular UK travel for Leadership Team meetings and visits to the WEA’s national offices. Travel is expected to include Leadership Team meetings approximately two days per month in London or Leeds, alongside quarterly Board meetings in London;
- The opportunity to shape the financial and operational strategy of an organisation at the forefront of delivering vital educational programmes at both community and national level;
- Agile working opportunities;
- Life assurance cover;
- Well-being programme with Employee Assistance Programme, counselling and Mental Health First Aiders across the association;
- Learning and development opportunities;
- Cycle to Work Scheme;
- Eye care vouchers;
- Staff recognition schemes;
- Staff discounts on a range of products and services including travel and high street savings.
Key Information
The Chief Financial Officer post is being managed exclusively on behalf of WEA by Ivy Rock Partners. For a confidential conversation, please apply or contact Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners.
Interviews are expected to take place in mid-October.
Thank you!
Job Description: Finance Officer
Post Title: Finance Officer
Contract type: Fixed term 12 months (with 1 month probation) starting immediately. There is the possibility of an extension beyond this period.
Hours: 28 hours a week
Working pattern: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (9am – 4pm). To be done from office, Wednesdays work from Home.
Managed by: Chief Executive Officer
Salary range: £28K to £31K pro-rata (Actual £22,400 to £24,800) depending on experience.
Summary
The postholder will be responsible for the day-to-day finance of Rainbow Haven. Tasks include managing the day-to-day finance system and records; producing regular and accurate financial reports.
The postholder will work closely with, and report to, the Chief Executive Officer.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Financial support
1. Production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
2. Prepare rolling monthly cash flow reports.
3. Manage the organisations different funding streams.
4. Support the payroll process as necessary.
5. Work with the CEO to create finance reports for funders and donors.
6. Work with the CEO to create reports and present financial records to external auditors, the finance committee and TEMCA Board as required.
7. Manage and reconcile bank accounts.
8. Raise and pursue payments of invoices related to income as required.
9. Balance Sheet reconciliation work.
10. Maintaining accurate petty cash, supplier invoices and online payments via the QuickBooks online system.
11. Any other ad hoc duties as required.
General
1. Be an effective member of the team, helping to ensure the smooth running of the centre and its services.
2. Promote the welcoming and friendly ethos of Rainbow Haven at the drop-in sessions and with partner agencies.
3. Maintain confidentiality regarding finance and client’s information at all times.
4. Recognise, respect and promote the different roles and diversity of the individuals within the team.
5. Support the volunteering roles at Rainbow Haven.
6. Attend team meetings, supervision and training as required.
7. Adhere to the health and safety policy, equal opportunities policy and all other policies.
8. Assist in ensuring the security of the building during working hours and at the end of the day.
Administration where possible
1. Maintain an efficient and well-organised office, taking responsibility for its day-to-day running and supporting the needs of staff, volunteers, service users and the broader organisation
2. Take responsibility for office equipment and resources, including ordering of stationary and other office items as required, and arrange for maintenance and repair of office equipment as needed.
3. Deal with internal and external contacts by managing the info email.
4. Maintain Rainbow Haven’s IT systems, develop new systems that support the work of the organisation, and arrange for IT equipment to be maintained and repaired as needed.
5. Oversee Rainbow Haven’s email and Office 365 systems, working with our IT contractors to ensure our systems are fit for purpose.
6. Work within the organisation’s policies and procedures, and ensure all office and administration work is line with these.
7. Any other ad hoc admin duties as required.
About the candidate
- Experience using QuickBooks online accounting system is desirable.
- Experience in non-profit finance is preferable.
- Confident IT skills, including advanced Excel and working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
- Flexible and adaptable, with an ability to work to deadlines.
- Highly analytical with excellent attention to details.
- A collaborative team player, able to work effectively across functions.
- Excellent English, strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly.
- Kind, honest and transparent.
- You will be required to have a DBS check and be able to demonstrate that you are permitted to work in the UK.
About Rainbow Haven
Rainbow Haven is based in Gorton, Manchester. We are a community service for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants needing support. We have a weekly open-access advice drop-in session, with follow-on appointments. At our drop-in sessions we welcome people to our centre and offer advice and information, hot lunches and social/well-being activities. We offer a range of other well-being, educational and social activities, including classes in digital skills and ESOL and other targeted support to help people into further education or employment; and opportunities for particularly isolated groups such as new mothers, to connect with each other and with relevant professional services.
Our service users come from many different countries and speak many languages.
We receive funding from a wide range of charitable foundations, from local authorities and through partnerships with other local charities in the sector.
Rainbow Haven is a project of The East Manchester Community Association (registered charity 1131060).
Our team
Our friendly staff team has 10 permanent members. We also offer short-term ‘Apprentice’ placements so that people new to the country can have a first experience of working in the UK. We have over 40 volunteers who play a vital role in delivering our services; many volunteers move on to further training and employment. We host social work students on placements who work with our advice team,
Our values
We provide a welcoming, inclusive workplace and have diverse teams of staff and volunteers. Many of our staff, volunteers and Trustees are from refugee and migrant backgrounds themselves and speak different community languages as well as English. We promote opportunities to people who might feel excluded from other workplaces due to their experiences of migration and the immigration system and their lack of work experience in the UK.
How to apply
Please send us your CV plus a covering letter setting out how your qualifications and experience are ideal for this job. Please also give us the names and contact details of two referees who can comment on your suitability for this post.
Closing date: [04.10.2026]
We will interview shortlisted candidates on: [12.10.2026]
Please send us your CV plus a covering letter setting out how your qualifications and experience are ideal for this job. Please also give us the names and contact details of two referees who can comment on your suitability for this post.
Closing date: [04.10.2026]
We will interview shortlisted candidates on: [12.10.2026]
Registered Charity
11 - 20
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Finance Officer (Part-time)
Salary:£32,000 pro rata
Hours:0.4 FTE
Location:Remote, home based.
Closing date: Monday 21 September 2026
Interviews: Monday 28 September 2026
About NADP
The National Association of Disability Practitioners (NADP)is the main professional body for disability and inclusion practitioners working in UK education, supporting better outcomes for disabled students.
Why join NADP
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Make a meaningful impact by supporting an organisation that improves opportunities for disabled students across education
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Take ownership of a key role where your work directly supports how the organisation operates and grows
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Be part of a small, values led team where collaboration, trust and inclusion are at the centre of how we work
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Have the flexibility to work from home, with a healthy work life balance built into the role
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Help shape and improve finance processes in an organisation focused on equity and positive change
About the role
We are looking for a Finance Officer to manage our day-to-day finance and payroll processes.
You will work closely with the Operations Manager and support the smooth running of our financial activity.
Key responsibilities
Finance
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Reconcile bank accounts and maintain accurate financial records
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Manage income and expenditure processes
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Schedule payment runs and ensure timely payments
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Credit control and chasing debtors
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Produce financial reports, forecasts and variance analysis
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Support preparation of end of year accounts
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Support external accountants with queries
Payroll
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Support our external payroll provider to process monthly payroll and maintain records
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Liaise with payroll provider to resolve payroll queries and produce reports
General
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Provide administrative support across the organisation
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Support membership processes and respond to enquiries
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Support delivery of events (online and in person)
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Manage the filing, storage, archiving and security of documents meeting all Data Protection requirements and responsibilities
Essential criteria
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Experience managing finance processes and payroll
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Experience producing financial reports and forecasts
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Ability to explain financial information clearly
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Understanding of confidentiality and data protection
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Strong attention to detail and organisation skills
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Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
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Commitment to inclusion and equitable practice
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Bookkeeping, accountancy or payroll qualification (or equivalent experience)
Desirable criteria
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Experience in a charity or membership organisation
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Experience using Sage Business Cloud Accounting, Xero or similar software
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Understanding of disability or education sectors
How to apply
Send your CV and a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria, or you can apply using a format that works best for you, including written, video or audio, byclicking the apply button below. Even if you do not meet all the desirable criteria, we still encourage you to apply. Training can be provided where needed.
We welcome applications from disabled people and offer guaranteed interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria under the Disability Confident scheme.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, to be considered for this role, you must currently have the right to work in the UK (for example, through British citizenship, settled/pre-settled status, or a valid work visa).
Non Charity Employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.