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We are looking for an experienced People Manager to work within a senior leadership role within HILS, responsible for the effective day-to-day delivery of HILS' People Strategy across teh organisation, and ensuring HILS' people practices support safe, ethical, service delivery in environments supporting vulnerable adults.

Reporting to the Director of People, the People Manager leads the People Team and acts as the primary operational adviser to leaders and managers on all people-related matters, ensuring consistent, legally compliant, and values-led people practices across all HILS locations.

The People Manager translates people strategy into operational delivery, provides authoritative leadership on employee relations and workforce matters, and ensures that people systems, processes, and behaviours actively support organisational performance, sustainability.

Job Title: Investment Manager

Department: Investment

Reports to: Investment Director

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £61,500 to £67,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location: Hybrid - London, EC1Y and homeworking

About Better Society Capital (BSC):

Better Society Capital (BSC) is the UK's leading social impact-led investor. Our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK; we do this by investing ourselves and enabling others to invest for impact too. 

Since 2011, we have helped the UK's social impact investment market grow twelve-fold to over £10 billion. This capital has financed social purpose organisations tackling everything from homelessness to mental health and fuel poverty. 

BSC manages £634m of its own investments as well as acting as a portfolio manager for the Schroders BSC Social Impact Investment Trust managing its £83m portfolio. As BSC begins delivering its next five-year strategy, the organisation is embarking on a period of significant opportunity, growth and impact.

BSC has built a market leading impact investment approach. In 2025 BSC was placed on the BlueMark Global Practice Leaderboard after ranking in the top-quartile across all 8 dimensions of the Operating Principles for Impact Management.

The opportunity:

We’re recruiting an Investment Manager to identify, assess and manage impact investment opportunities. You will also work with other teams to help develop the social impact investment market in the UK, working with investors, social enterprises and government.

We invest in our people as seriously as we invest our portfolio. You’ll accelerate your growth through hands-on experience across multiple asset classes, tailored training programmes, direct exposure to our Investment Committee, and collaboration with sector-leading specialists.

If you’re passionate about using investment to help improve people’s lives, we want to hear from you.  

What you will do:

Support the development of new investment opportunities, including:

• Helping identify social issues or market needs where social impact investment can be an important part of the solution;

• Helping develop creative and innovative solutions to these identified social issues including building collaborative partnerships with diverse stakeholders including investors, charities and government.

Lead prospective investments through our investment process, including:

• Project and relationship management, including supporting pipeline development and tracking;

• Undertaking detailed investment analysis, including of the market, the prospective investee, and the financial, social impact and systems change cases;

• Supporting the structuring of prospective investments;

• Preparing and presenting investment recommendations to our Investment Committee;

• Helping negotiate legal documents and close transactions.

This role will start in either our social lending & ventures areas with the potential to rotate across asset classes over time.

Manage a number of our existing portfolio investments, including:

• Working with the fund managers to evaluate and manage their financial and social impact performance;

• Supporting and co-ordinating fund manager reporting to enable us to assess the contribution of the investments to our systems change, impact and financial goals across our portfolio and in the relevant asset classes;

• Supporting the design and undertake of analysis on impact and financial performance across portfolios of investments, including across asset classes and impact themes.

Systems change agent:

• Supporting the development and delivery of key strategic projects in BSC’s asset classes and strategic areas of focus, moving towards leadership of strands depending on experience and learning over time

• Managing relationships with and help the long-term business development of fund managers

• Supporting our engagement work with investors and with charities and social enterprises to deliver on our strategic goals

Team and approach

• Helping to build a world class social impact investment team and approach at Better Society Capital, including acting as a champion for part of our impact investing approach or being part of a working group to deliver a strategic priority.

• Contributing to organisation-wide initiatives that help us deliver our mission such as working groups to improve the way we work or how we engage with certain stakeholders.

What you will bring:

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• A passion and demonstrable commitment to improving lives in the UK

• Experience of undertaking and communicating detailed analysis of complex problems

• Experience developing solutions to complex problems

• Work experience that faces the financial, social or public sector

• Proven relationship building and influencing skills

Desirable:

• Work experience in social impact investing

• Proven project management skills

• Knowledge of housing or real estate, venture investment, social outcomes contracts or lending

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• Structured thinker – able to deal with complexity and uncertainty

• Innovative, creative and strategic approach to problem solving

• Solves problems with multiple stakeholders in an open and empathetic way

• Collegial team player – flexible and willing to work with and contribute to a team

• Self-starter – able to work under own initiative and source new opportunities

• Relationship management – excellent interpersonal skills and able to build relationships at all levels

• A confident and effective communicator when writing and speaking

• Hunger for continued learning and development, including developing others

Embody Better Society Capital core values:

Ø  Purposeful –We are passionate and energetic in our work to bring about our long-term vision of a thriving social investment market that enables positive social impact.

Ø  Pioneering Spirit - We give our team the autonomy and flexibility to be entrepreneurial and creative. We have the courage to push boundaries and a restless drive for change

Ø  Openness - We listen, learn, experiment and collaborate.  And we are adaptive and flexible in responding to what we learn.

Ø  Rigorous - We take a rigorous approach in all we do.  We expect the highest standards and continually strive for excellence

Ø  Respectful - We are genuine in both our approach and aspiration.  We value each member of our team and our partners for what they bring.

Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

How to apply:

Closing Date:  11.59pm on Sunday 10th May 2026

Please apply via Applied which is designed to minimise unconscious bias in recruitment. We will review your CV and a short cover letter which should answer the following:

Think of one piece of professional work from the last 3 years that best demonstrates why you’d be a strong fit for this role at Better Society Capital. Please cover:

- Context: Where were you working and what was the goal?

- Your role: What were you personally responsible for?

- Two key decisions you made: What options did you consider, and why did you choose the path you did?

- Impact: What changed as a result? Please include any concrete outcomes (numbers, stakeholder feedback, decisions taken, etc.).

- Looking back: What, if anything, would you do differently now, and why?

Your CV will be anonymised and reviewed by the hiring panel to help minimise unconscious bias.

Interviews

Initial Screening calls: w/c 18 May 2026

Round 1 virtual interviews: w/c 01 June 2026

Round 2 in-person interviews: w/c 08 June 2026

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an initial telephone interview for all candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the job. We are defining a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, as a person who has a physical or mental impairment, and the impairment has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities. You will be asked in your Applied application whether this applies to you.

If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch.

You can find out more about our recruitment approach here

Other terms

Location: We are a UK-based business with an office in the Old Street area of London, accessible via a number of public transport links. Colleagues typically spend 40% - 60% of their working hours in the office, and the remainder from home. However, the exact requirements for this role can be discussed at interview. We hope that this working pattern encourages Better Society Capital employees to achieve a healthy balance between work and personal life, as we adapt to the needs of our diverse workforce.

Right to work: Unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Better Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented in the social impact investment sector (e.g. people from LGBTQIA+, racialised, disabled, or under-served communities).

We are an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you. If you have a disability or other access needs and require any support to assist you through the recruitment process, please get in touch

Job Title: Head of Procurement
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £61,680.83 - £73,378.91
Location: The Rowe, London (Hybrid)
Closing Date: 28th April 1016
Interviews: w/c 4th May 2026

About Centrepoint

Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Head of Procurement to join our Finance & Corporate Services directorate.

We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment. We want to end youth homelessness by 2037.

Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year.

This is a pivotal role at a time of transformation, where procurement plays a key role in driving value, innovation and commercial excellence across the organisation.

About the role

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering Centrepoint’s procurement strategy. You’ll lead a programme of strategic sourcing and category management, ensuring compliance with procurement legislation while unlocking value, efficiency and innovation.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll influence decision-making across the organisation, embedding best practice procurement and contract management approaches. You’ll also play a key role in supporting Centrepoint’s wider transformation agenda, ensuring procurement is aligned to long-term strategic goals.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the development and delivery of procurement strategy and category plans
• Managing high-value, complex procurements end-to-end
• Driving cost savings, value generation and supplier performance
• Developing procurement policy, governance and compliance frameworks
• Leading and developing a high-performing procurement function
• Building strong relationships across Directorates to influence commercial decision-making
• Overseeing contract management, risk mitigation and supplier relationships
• Ensuring alignment with public procurement legislation and internal policies

About you

We’re looking for a strategic procurement leader who can operate at pace and influence at a senior level.

You’ll bring:

• Significant experience in a senior procurement role managing complex, high-value projects
• Strong knowledge of procurement legislation and best practice
• A track record of delivering cost savings and commercial improvements
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Experience leading and developing teams in complex organisations
• A professional procurement qualification (e.g. MCIPS) or equivalent experience

Experience within the charity, public or regulated sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why join Centrepoint?

In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 27 days)
• Healthcare cash plan
• Private medical insurance
• Income protection
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Interest-free travel loan

Our approach to applications

We recognise that candidates may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support their applications. While this is absolutely fine, all examples and statements included must be truthful, accurate and based on your own experience.

We’re keen to understand your individual skills, experience and motivations, so please ensure your application reflects your own voice.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our team as Head Of Procurement click ‘Apply’ now!

Location:  Hybrid working - Part London office-based (E14) and part home working. The post holder will work a minimum of one day a week in the office. 

Salary: £45,575 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week 

Closing date: Monday 27 April 2026 at midnight 

Interview date: Tuesday 5 May 2026 over video with a possible second stage in person on Wednesday 6 May 2026. 

This is a permanent role. 

Who we are looking for 

Breakthrough T1D is the UK’s leading type 1 diabetes charity, dedicated to funding research, advocating for change, and supporting the T1D community. A year into our exciting rebrand from JDRF to Breakthrough T1D, we’re looking for a Data and Insight Manager to help us build on this momentum. 

Data and insight sit at the heart of our ambitious organisational strategy. They enable us to deliver meaningful, high-quality engagement with our audiences and unlock deeper understanding to drive impact, as we work to find cures for type 1 diabetes and support the community to live well until that day comes. 

As Data and Insight Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our data is accurate, trusted and used effectively to inform decision-making and improve supporter engagement across the organisation. 

Sitting within the Supporter Marketing & Experience team, you’ll work closely with colleagues across Fundraising, Digital, Marketing, Finance, IT and Supporter Care. You’ll lead on insight and segmentation, streamline processes through automation, and ensure robust compliance with data protection regulations. 

This is an exciting moment to join Breakthrough T1D. We’re ready to make a step change in how we use data to maximise value and impact. If you enjoy translating complex data into clear, actionable insights – and want to improve how organisations use data to deliver outstanding supporter experiences – we’d love to hear from you. 

This role offers a real opportunity to make your mark. If you’re curious about data and motivated to help drive an ambitious shift in how we use it, apply now.

Experience required 

You’ll have previous experience of: 

• Turning data into clear, actionable insights that drive business decisions. 

• Collaborating across teams to develop and embed insight into planning and delivery. 

• Using data to support delivery of supporter journeys and donor segmentation. 

• Improving data quality and reliability through cleansing and validation. 

• Ensuring strong data governance and GDPR compliance. 

• Managing a SQL database and supporting integrations. 

• Streamlining processes through automation tools like Power Automate. 

About Breakthrough T1D 

Breakthrough T1D is the world’s leading charitable research funder into type 1 diabetes, improving lives until we find the cure. We are dedicated to our 400,000 strong type 1 community in the UK and work closely with our international affiliates across the world, including the US, Canada and Australia. 

You will find a vibrant atmosphere and spirited team at Breakthrough T1D, always striving to make a difference to people living with type 1. 

Employee benefits 

As an employer we offer: 

• Hybrid working arrangements 

• Flexible working and will consider compressed hours 

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days per year plus bank holidays for full-time staff with leave increasing after three and five years’ service 

• Health cash plan that allows you to claim for some treatments such as dental, optical and physiotherapy treatment 

• Season ticket and cycle loan 

• Pension scheme 

• Family-friendly policies – maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave at enhanced rates 

• Personalised training to suit your career aspirations and professional development 

Breakthrough T1D is an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. 

At Breakthrough T1D we do understand that AI (Artificial Intelligence platforms like ChatGPT) can be a useful tool for candidates to assist in applying for our roles. We ask that applicants do ensure their authentic voice is present, and we look forward to seeing examples of your specific experience. 

We have an exciting new opportunity to join our fantastic FP&A team as our Senior Finance Business Partner, Projects and Systems.

Following the establishment of the Strategic Delivery Fund, we are embarking on a wide range of ambitious and high‑impact projects designed to drive our Strategy forward. The Senior Finance Business Partner for Projects and Systems will play a critical role in ensuring that project teams and senior leaders have the financial insight, support, and challenge they need to make well‑informed decisions and deliver successful outcomes.

This new position is a two year fixed term role which will focus on driving financial performance and strategic decision making across current and upcoming major projects and system implementations. You will be a trusted advisor to senior leadership and stakeholders, ensuring strong governance, analysis and effective integration of our financial systems.

Reporting to our Director: Financial, Planning and Analysis, key responsibilites will include:

· Partner with project managers and senior leadership to provide financial oversight and challenge on strategic initiatives, capital investments, and transformation programs

· Develop and maintain accurate project budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support decision-making

· Lead FP&A input into system implementations and upgrades

· Act as a key liaison between Finance and operational teams, providing actionable insights and recommendations

· Ensure all relevant policies, processes and procedures are documented, highlight where these are not being implemented effectively and make recommendations for improvements

You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.

Should you wish to explore a Homebased/Remote working contract (which will not include the London supplement to salary), then this can be discussed at interview stage.

Employee benefits include –

· 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days

· Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave

· Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%

· Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role

· Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

· Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives

· Opportunities to volunteer

· Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

Interviews: First stage virtual interviews w/c 27th April 2026

Second stage interviews will be held in person at our Haig House, London office

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Prospectus is pleased to be supporting a global sight-saving charity to recruit for a Senior Finance Manager (Systems and Compliance) on a permanent part-time basis (24 hours per week, which can be undertaken across 3 or 4 days). Hybrid working, remotely and from their London office one or two days per week.

Reporting into the Director of Finance and Operations, the Senior Finance Manager will join a small and dynamic team, focussing on general finance processes, internal controls and systems. This is an exciting time to join the team as they are looking to further improve process efficiencies and assess the use of technology and automation within the team after the implementation of a new finance system in 2025. This is a varied and hands-on role that requires a strong understanding of charity accounting (particularly funds), excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. You can expect a steep learning curve and fast-paced work in a passionate and supportive environment.

The successful candidate will be an experienced finance generalist with strong experience of a wide variety of finance processes. You will be well versed in leading on aspects of the year-end process and/or the annual audit, including producing year-end schedules, accounts and liaising with the auditors. You will bring demonstrable experience of having improved financial controls and processes and using technology or automation to improve efficiencies. You will also have some team management experience having supported finance staff previously.

For details on how to apply please follow the link to the advert on the Prospectus website. If you require further information about this role please reach out to Steven Fraser at Prospectus.

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

About Us:

At Future CFO, we're committed to excellence in financial consulting, offering bespoke solutions to our clients who are predominantly in the not for profit and social impact space. As a forward-thinking organization, we're looking for a dynamic Finance Manager to join our senior management team. The Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of Future CFO clients. This includes financial planning, budgeting, reporting, analysis, strategic decision-making and donor reporting. The Finance Manager is responsible for managing, supervising, and directing financial activities that our charity clients buy into. Other duties include strategic support and advisory to the management personnel and their Board members ensuring finances are used beneficially, developing the financial strategy, assessing investments, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will have Non Profit and NGO experience and possess a blend of strong financial accounting skills and the ability to manage complex month-end processes across clients that are based globally. The individual will possess excellent communication abilities to liaise effectively with various teams and clients. They will be confident and a self-starter with excellent people skills, possess a passion for growth and create a powerful and connected team culture.

Before you apply

We’d encourage you to take a good look through the role responsibilities and person specification before applying. This is a broad and impactful role, so we’re looking for someone who can demonstrate strong experience across many of these areas and make sure your application brings this to life. We are also open to considering contractors with equivalent experience.

Please note that this role will primarily involve working with a client based in the United States. As such, candidates must be comfortable accommodating time zone differences and working flexible hours where required to support client needs.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process across all programmes and country offices, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and funding requirements

• Develop and maintain robust financial models, including forecasts and scenario planning

• Produce regular forecasts (income, expenditure, and cash flow), highlighting risks and opportunities

• Partner with budget holders to ensure accountability and ownership of financial plans

Management Reporting & Financial Performance

• Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts

• Deliver clear variance analysis with meaningful insights for decision-making

• Develop and enhance management reporting to improve visibility across programmes, grants, and geographies

• Present financial performance to senior leadership and non-finance stakeholders in an accessible way

Financial Accounting, Month-End & Audit

• Oversee and ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes

• Maintain integrity of the general ledger, including review of journals, accruals, and prepayments

• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled regularly and supported by appropriate documentation

• Lead the year-end audit process, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors

• Prepare statutory accounts and ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and local regulations

• Continuously improve financial processes, controls, and systems

Reserves & Cash Flow Management

• Support the development and management of organisational reserves in line with policy and strategic objectives

• Monitor and manage cash flow across entities, ensuring sufficient liquidity at all times

• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies, particularly in relation to funding gaps

• Provide recommendations on reserves utilisation and financial sustainability

Grant & Donor Financial Management

• Oversee financial management of grants, ensuring budgets are accurate, compliant, and aligned with donor requirements

• Support proposal budgeting in collaboration with fundraising and programme teams

• Ensure timely and accurate donor financial reporting, including variance analysis and narrative explanations

• Maintain strong oversight of grant spend, ensuring compliance with funding agreements

• Act as a key finance business partner to programme teams on grant delivery

Financial Governance & Controls

• Ensure strong financial controls and compliance with internal policies and external regulations

• Support organisational audits and ensure audit readiness across all funding streams

• Maintain and improve financial policies, procedures, and systems

• Promote best practice in financial management across country teams

Strategic Finance & Business Partnering

• Act as a strategic finance partner to country directors and senior leadership

• Provide financial insight to support organisational strategy and growth

• Strengthen financial processes, tools, and reporting in a complex, multi-entity environment

• Build financial capability across non-finance teams

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Minimum 5-6 years experience in a senior finance role, ideally within the non-profit, international development, or grant-funded sector

• Proven experience managing budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes

• Strong experience of grant and donor financial management and reporting

• Experience leading month-end and year-end processes, including external audits

• Experience working across multiple entities, countries, or complex organisational structures is highly desirable

Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and controls

• Excellent financial modelling, budgeting, and forecasting skills

• Ability to interpret and present complex financial data clearly to non-finance stakeholders

• Knowledge of donor compliance requirements and restricted funding environments

• Experience with finance systems and advanced Excel (or equivalent tools i.e. quickbooks, xero, etc.)

• Strong understanding of cash flow management and reserves planning

Leadership & Business Partnering

• Proven ability to act as a strategic finance partner to senior stakeholders

• Experience working collaboratively with non-finance teams (e.g. programmes, fundraising, operations)

• Ability to influence decision-making through clear financial insight

• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the confidence to challenge where appropriate

Personal Attributes

• High level of integrity and accountability

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the bigger picture

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• A collaborative and supportive team player with a hands-on approach

Desirable

• Experience in a multi-country or decentralised organisation

• Experience working with outsourced finance providers or shared service models

• Familiarity with international compliance, local regulations, and different accounting frameworks

• Interest in or commitment to the organisation’s mission and impact 

What We Offer

Purpose & Impact

• The opportunity to play a key role in a mission-driven organisation, contributing to meaningful and measurable impact

• A chance to shape and strengthen financial strategy in a growing, international environment

Professional Growth & Influence

• A highly visible role with exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making

• Opportunity to lead and improve financial systems, processes, and ways of working

• Scope to develop and broaden your experience in a complex, multi-country, grant-funded environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary 

• Pension contribution for permanent staff and FTC

• Annual leave for permanent staff and FTC

Flexibility & Work Environment

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• A supportive and collaborative team culture

• Commitment to work-life balance

Wellbeing & Culture

• A values-driven organisation with a strong sense of purpose

• Inclusive and diverse working environment

• Employee wellbeing initiatives and support

International Exposure

• Opportunity to work with colleagues across multiple countries and cultures

• Involvement in international programmes and funding landscapes 

The Director of Finance will be an integral part of the Senior Management Team, with responsibility for the strategic and day to day management of Cathedral Finances. They will support the ongoing development and implementation of its multi year financial plan to underpin the Cathedral’s Strategic Plan.

The postholder will ensure law and regulatory compliance and that all aspects of financial planning and management are conducted to provide accurate, relevant and timely financial information to both budget holders and Chapter.

Interviews: 12th & 13th May 2026 via Teams

Looking to take the next step in your finance career? Join a team where your work really makes a difference.

At The King’s Trust, we’re looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Assistant Management Accountant to join our friendly and supportive Finance & Performance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in how we understand and improve our financial performance, helping us make informed decisions that ultimately support young people to thrive.

In this role, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality management accounts, financial reporting, and insightful analysis. You’ll take ownership of key month-end processes, contribute to financial planning and work closely with colleagues across finance to ensure our reporting is accurate, timely and meaningful.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the production of management accounts, including analysis and commentary
• Managing month-end processes and timelines
• Contributing to financial planning and performance reporting
• Working collaboratively with Finance colleagues and Business Partners

You’ll be part of a welcoming, capable team where your contribution is valued and where you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career. Your work will help shape better decisions and ultimately support our mission to help young people learn, work and thrive.

What happens next?  

Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date. 

Why do we need Assistant Management Accountants? 

Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training. The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Assistant Management Accountants! 

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

HopeWorks is a community‑focused charity dedicated to improving the lives of the homeless, those in our supported accommodation, and those seeking resettlement in the UK. We are passionate about delivering high‑impact support and ensuring every pound we receive makes a meaningful difference. 

As our Finance Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth financial running of the organisation. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting budget planning, managing day‑to‑day transactions, and helping produce financial reports that support strategic decision-making. This role is perfect for someone who has finance experience in the charity sector, is highly organised, confident with IT packages, numbers and financial analysis, and motivated by the vision and values of HopeWorks.

The National Lottery Community Fund is looking for a skilled and proactive Network Manager to become part of their compact IT Infrastructure Team located in Birmingham. This role will report directly to the Head of IT Infrastructure & Security. Hybrid working is available, though occasional travel to various UK sites will be required.

Role Expectations

As a Network Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing our IT network, ensuring optimal performance, up-to-date security, and reliability.

Key responsibilities may include:

• Be an integral part of the Team and act as the go to person and SME for networking requirements. Work with stakeholders both internally and externally from diverse backgrounds and communities.
• Collaborate closely with Network Managers, Infrastructure Engineers, Security Team and Project Managers to understand and address their requirements.
• Manage and optimise network infrastructure, including on-premise networks, public cloud (Azure) networks, virtual networks and WAN technologies.
• Apply strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to resolve network issues.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Monitor network performance, identify and resolve bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with service desk staff, providing education and support while resolving network-related tickets.
• Be responsible for end-to-end delivery of the Project tasks.
• Lead networking element of projects to improve production environments.
• Ability to write clear, concise technical documentation such as Network Designs.
• Responsible for ensuring that any designs produced are in line with the current network architecture and infrastructure strategy documentation and are fit for purpose.
•  Provide timely updates and whenever necessary timely escalation of issues to right stakeholders.

 Skills & Requirements

• Configure and manage Firewalls, Routers, Access Points, Switches, SD-WAN and Networking Appliances.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of networking, including TCP/IP protocols, subnetting, VLANs, load balancing, and VPNs.
• Configuring and installing hardware in both office and data centre environments.
• Contribute to design and architecture discussions.
• Mitigate Pen Test and Audit findings.
• Participate in out of hours implementations of change/support as required.
• Accurate estimation of workload and timelines for delivery.
• Support and maintain backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Compliance to regulatory and mandatory policies.
• Relevant vendor management experience.

 Interview details:

• Interview date: 12/05/2026 – 14/05/2026
• Format: Online

Location: Birmingham -  We have a hybrid approach to working, with a home/office split that suits you, though the role will include travel across the UK as and when required. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate.

We will be hosting a briefing session on: 17th April 2026, 2pm. To register or ask any questions please email us.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email us.

How to apply:

Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.

Essential Criteria:

• Demonstrable experience in network administration and deployment.
• Experience with Cisco Switches, including configuration, security, and firmware updates.
• Knowledge of Firewalls (Preferentially Cisco Meraki MX and Azure Firewalls).
• Experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and architectures, networking (NSG, VNet peering, UDR, Private Link/Endpoint, Azure Firewall, load balancer).
• Knowledge of Cisco Meraki SD-WAN (MX Appliances).
• Analyse, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents escalated from service desk support.

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge of Cisco Catalyst 9100 Access Points.
• Centralized Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) Cisco ISE.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

Finance System Consultant - QuickBooks Advanced (Charity | Contract | £400/day)

I am excited to be working with a small UK charity (£2M income, 20 staff) to deliver a focused, low-complexity implementation of QuickBooks Advanced, replacing Sage ahead of July 2026.

This is a well-defined, short engagement suited to someone who can get in, structure things properly, and get out without fuss.

Contract: 10 days over 4–6 weeks
Timing: Mid-May → End June 2026
Rate: £400 per day

Scope

• Set up QuickBooks Advanced (finance + payroll)
• Simplify and redesign chart of accounts
• Implement Classes (departments), Projects (funds), Locations (if needed)
• Migrate budgets from Excel
• Support payroll migration (with additional support available)
• Build straightforward, usable reporting
• Enable a clean month-end process
• Provide light handover/training

Why this role

• Clearly scoped, no moving goalposts
• Small organisation, quick decision-making
• No VAT complexity
• Support available where needed (e.g. payroll migration)
• Opportunity to deliver a clean, well-structured system end-to-end

Requirements

• QuickBooks Advanced implementation experience
• Understanding of charity finance (restricted/unrestricted funds)
• Experience migrating from Sage or similar
• Practical, delivery-focused approach

Outcome

A clean, functional system live by July with minimal reliance on Excel and a confident internal team.

If you have the above skill and experience and are immediately available, please apply online today, I woudl love t have a conversation with you!

Creative Land Trust secures permanent affordable workspace in London for artists and creatives. We connect property developers, government authorities and studio providers forging valuable new collaborations, facilitating placemaking and actively participating in the development of policy in both the property and arts sectors.

Founded by the Mayor of London with expertise from Outset Contemporary Art Fund, and additional funding from Arts Council England and Bloomberg Philanthropies, we use our extensive knowledge of how the property and arts sectors interact to provide a way for donors, developers and investors to contribute to arts and culture at a systemic, infrastructure level.

We measure our impact in terms of community interaction, social benefit, wellbeing and employment; engaging expert studio providers for day-to-day management.

We are actively seeking funding from new donors and long-term partnerships with property owners that will lead to more stable space for arts and culture, improving the opportunities for creative practises to thrive and for communities to become more connected. In return we contribute to place making and community cohesion.

We are a small team with big ambitions seeking an experienced and motivated finance director who will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer and other members of the team to ensure that the Creative Land Trust works efficiently and effectively, making the best use of all its assets. The post holder will manage and have responsibility for the oversight of financial systems, reporting and analysis, as well as acting as Company Secretary and leading the delivery of good governance. This is a senior role and the post holder will have influence at trustee and team levels.

Statutory fundraising manager

When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.

About the role

We’re looking for a Statutory Fundraising Manager to lead and grow our statutory income at a pivotal time for Sense. Statutory fundraising is a key growth area, and this role will shape our approach to securing funding from government bodies, lottery funders and public sector partners.

Working closely with the Head of High Value Relationships, the CEO, and senior colleagues across operations and finance, you’ll develop and deliver a clear statutory fundraising strategy. You’ll collaborate with teams across the organisation to design compelling programmes, secure significant funding, and ensure excellent stewardship of our funders.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced statutory fundraiser who wants to see their work directly enable high-quality, person-centred services for disabled people with complex needs.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a statutory fundraising strategy to maximise income from government, NHS, lottery and public sector funders.
• Identify and secure new funding opportunities, including six-figure (and ideally seven-figure) grants.
• Lead the development of high-quality funding bids, working with senior leaders and operational teams to shape strong programme proposals.
• Manage relationships with statutory funders, acting as the main point of contact and overseeing all narrative and financial reporting.
• Take responsibility for statutory income and expenditure budgets, ensuring accurate financial and programme reporting.
• Stay up to date with sector developments to identify emerging opportunities aligned with Sense’s strategy.
• Develop and contribute to partnership and consortia bids with external organisations, academic institutions and service providers.
• Work collaboratively across Fundraising and Marketing and the wider organisation to support shared goals and learning.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, the Chartered Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice and all relevant policies and procedures.

Some travel will be required to visit Sense services across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

About you

You’ll be an experienced statutory fundraiser with a strong track record of securing significant funding and managing funder relationships. You’ll be confident working with senior stakeholders, comfortable with financial and impact reporting, and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

You’ll bring:

• Proven success securing income from statutory and lottery funders, including six-figure grants (seven-figure desirable).
• Experience developing funding proposals aligned to organisational strategy, including monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Strong experience managing relationships with government and public sector funders.
• Confidence in budget setting, financial reporting and income/expenditure management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including bid and report writing.
• Strong planning, organisational and stakeholder-management skills.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to influence senior colleagues.

Desirable experience includes:

• Working with consortia or acting as a lead grant holder.
• Knowledge of tendering, contracting or unit-pricing models.
• Experience using CRM systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics.

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. 

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