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It’s an exciting time to join War Child. We are sector-leading in our heritage, connections and relationships across music, gaming and events, with an incredible network of supporters ready to champion our work. Backed by a talented and ambitious team, we deliver bold, creative fundraising that inspires people to take action for children affected by conflict.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and relationship-driven partnerships professional with a passion for gaming to join our Gaming team at a pivotal moment of growth. You will help grow income and impact through gaming, building relationships with developers, publishers, platforms, creators and gaming communities to deliver creative and effective fundraising partnerships.
As Gaming Partnerships Executive, you will manage and grow a portfolio of existing gaming partners, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and maximise their involvement in War Child campaigns. You will also support new business development, helping to build a strong pipeline of prospective partners and contributing to outreach, pitching and securing new collaborations.
Working closely with the Gaming Lead and wider Philanthropy and Partnerships department, you will help shape and deliver innovative campaigns at the intersection of gaming, streaming and digital fundraising. This includes supporting key partnerships such as Jingle Jam and contributing to campaign planning and delivery across the gaming calendar.
You will act as a visible ambassador for War Child within the gaming industry, attending events, building new connections and raising the profile of our work to unlock new opportunities for collaboration and income generation.
As part of our growing Philanthropy and Partnerships department, you will work closely with colleagues across Partnerships, Communications and Digital Marketing to develop strong pitches, proposals and activations that deliver real impact for children affected by war.
The team regularly comes together in our London office for collaboration, meetings and relationship-building, and the successful candidate will be expected to attend these in person where appropriate.
If you share our values and believe that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you.
Your role
The Gaming Partnerships Executive will work closely with the Gaming Lead to grow the team’s income sustainably by focusing primarily on business development and managing a portfolio of gaming relationships. You will seek out and build new relationships with developers, games publishers, platforms and gaming communities to contribute to the pipeline of new gaming partnerships and opportunities for War Child. You will also manage a portfolio of gaming relationships that will be called on to join our campaigns and activations throughout the year. As a key member of War Child’s award-winning Gaming team, you will have a direct impact on the lives of children who have been affected by conflict.
Your responsibilities
These duties provide a framework for the role and should not be regarded as a definitive list. Other reasonable duties may be required consistent with the grade of the role.
You are
No child should be a part of war. Ever.
The Centre for Homelessness Impact exists to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through better use of data and evidence.
IN A NUTSHELL:
This is a pivotal role at the intersection of finance and operations, helping to ensure the smooth and effective running of key organisational functions. The Finance and Operations Lead will play an integral role in overseeing the charity’s financial operations, supporting grant reporting and wider business development initiatives, and driving operational efficiency across the organisation.
WHY IS THIS ROLE IMPORTANT FOR THE CENTRE’S WORK?
Collaborating closely with the senior and wider teams, the Finance and Operations Lead will play a key role in financial management, and operational effectiveness, contributing directly to the success of our initiatives.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN:
Be the main point of contact for all finance and operational queries
Manage the organisation’s core financial operations, including monthly Management Accounts, project finances, VAT returns and financial reporting, while working closely with external bookkeepers to ensure effective financial management and compliance, while working closely with the COO on financial oversight and planning
Coordinate and manage the annual budgeting, Mid Year Forecasting and audit processes, preparing financial information, liaising with budget holders and external accountants, and ensuring timelines, reporting requirements and supporting documentation are delivered accurately and on time, while working closely with the COO on final review and strategic adjustments
Support the Head of People and Development with the delivery and implementation of the internal People Strategy (specifically focusing on refining recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes, as well as providing support with grant reporting and budgeting requirements for funders)
Manage day-to-day operations across the organisation, including onboarding new staff, supporting HR processes, coordinating office management and equipment setup, liaising with IT support providers, arranging organisation-wide cyber security training, and ensuring the smooth running of operational processes while identifying areas for improvement
Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and the Head of Development and People to align financial and development goals
Identify ways to enhance operational processes to support the growth of the organisation.
Support the Engine Room team to establish effective organisational systems, routines and operational processes that support collaborative, person-centred and efficient ways of working across the organisation.
Work closely with the Senior Team to provide financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to governance processes, including coordinating board paper inputs and monitoring organisational KPIs
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS:
Criteria:
Proven experience in finance and operations in a charity/ Third sector (Essential)
Experience in fundraising/development initiatives (Desirable)
Is committed to the vision and mission of CHI (Essential)
Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal with the ability to convey complex financial information to diverse audiences (Essential)
Strong attention to detail, good organisational skills and an ability to work accurately, calmly and effectively (Essential)
Good Excel skills with ability to create and manipulate pivot tables and use functions such as VLOOKUP and SUMIF. (Essential)
Able to take a collaborative and proactive approach to operations, with a focus on continuous improvement. (Essential)
Familiarity with financial regulations and a commitment to maintaining compliance. (Essential)
A team player able to adapt to changes in workload and priorities (Essential)
AAT qualification or equivalent (Desirable)
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT:
Both full and part-time considered.
Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 (pro rata if part-time), depending on experience.
Location: London (hybrid working model, with at least one day per week in the office)
WORKING AT CHI:
As part of the team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including:
Interest-free loans for travel, cycle to work, and tenancy deposits
Pension scheme with 8.5% employer contribution
30 days’ annual leave, rising to 33 with service
Enhanced family leave and pay
Employee assistance programme
Flexible working
Generous learning and development budget
Quarterly team away days
TO APPLY
We use Applied for all our internal recruitment - an independent online recruitment platform that reduces bias, improves quality of hire and increases diversity.
The closing date for this role is Monday 15 June 2026.
First round of Interviews to take place during the w/c 22 June 2026. This will include a short written exercise (that needs to be completed ahead of the interview). All details will be provided in due course.
The Centre for Homelessness Impact exists to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through better use of data and evidence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10 year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract
Location: Based in our London office – we are open to flexible working options, but expect to be in the office 2 days per week
About the role
Ivy Rock Partners are proud to be partnering with Crisis in their recruitment of a Director of Finance. The Director of Finance is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring the long-term financial sustainability and resilience of the charity. You will lead financial strategy, governance, planning, reporting and control across a complex organisation with multiple income streams including fundraising, retail operations and charitable/service delivery activities.
The role will also lead a significant programme of finance transformation, including implementation of a new finance system to support organisational efficiency, insight and future growth.
Key Duties:
About you
We are looking for a strong financial leader, who can lead through change, build strong and collaborative relationships across the organisation, and ensure that the team are able to deliver the financial management needed.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
Ivy Rock Partners is managing the process for this recruitment on behalf of Crisis. For further information, please apply or contact Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for further details.
Closing date: Monday 22 June 2026, at 23:59pm
Interview date: W/C 29th June - Main panel and stakeholder panel interview
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Reports to: Operations Director (Head of Delivery)
Contract: Part-time 20 hours over 5 days a week (0.5 FTE)
Role Purpose
As Payroll Lead, you will manage HOST’s global payroll operations — ensuring that all staff, contractors, and hosted partners are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time.
You will bring structure, care, and precision to one of HOST’s most essential services: ensuring the people driving climate and social action receive the financial stability they need to do their best work.
This role supports both internal HOST staff and hosted partners, liaising across HR, Finance, and Community Support to deliver secure, compliant, and efficient payroll management. You will also help develop new systems and processes as HOST expands internationally, ensuring our operations remain smooth, transparent, and aligned with local legislation.
Core Responsibilities
1. Payroll Management
2. Compliance and Record-Keeping
3. System Management and Improvement
4. Contractor and International Payroll Support
5. HR and Staff Support
6. Risk and Confidentiality
Key Relationships
Internal: Operations Director, Finance Manager, Accountant, Community Support Leads, HR & Payroll External Specialist, and Legal Lead.
External: Payroll providers, Employer of Record partners, and hosted partner representatives.
Performance Indicators
Qualifications/Experience: Member of recognised payroll body e.g. CIPP/GPA
We believe in the power of people to do extraordinary things. Our mission is to host the world's change-makers, enabling climate and social action.
Dignity in Dying and Compassion in Dying are partnering with Robertson Bell to recruit a Head of Finance on a permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to join two sister organisations working at the centre of an important and evolving area of public policy and individual choice. Operating with a shared vision and strong collaborative culture, both organisations are committed to supporting people through high-quality information and support services, advocacy and campaigns.
Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the Head of Finance will play a key role in supporting the organisations’ ongoing work by providing integrity and efficiency across financial processes, systems, controls and reporting. This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative and values-led organisation with a supportive leadership team, flexible hybrid working and the chance to contribute meaningfully within a small but highly impactful environment.
The role:
The organisations:
Dignity in Dying and Compassion in Dying share the aim of improve dying in the UK by putting people in charge of decisions about the end of their life. Dignity in Dying campaigns to change the law to allow the option of assisted dying for terminally ill, mentally competent adults in the UK. It is a not-for-profit membership organisation. Compassion in Dying is a registered charity which provides information and support to people to be in control of their end-of-life decisions, alongside gathering evidence to improve culture and policy.
Operating within a collaborative and supportive culture, this role offers the opportunity to work alongside committed and passionate colleagues within a flat organisational structure. The successful candidate will join a team that values initiative, accountability and strong working relationships, while offering the autonomy to take ownership of the finance function and contribute to future improvements.
Essential criteria:
If you are a qualified finance professional looking to join a collaborative and mission-led organisation where you can contribute both strategically and operationally, we would love to hear from you. Apply before the 7th June to be considered!
This role is based in London with hybrid working and an expectation of a minimum of two days per week in the office at Oxford Street.
Anna Freud
Senior Finance Business Partner
Salary: £60,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the office
Location: Central London (office near Kings Cross and Angel)
Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. For over 70 years, we have been transforming understanding, practice and outcomes in mental health to help create a more compassionate society and close the gap between mental illness and mental wellness.
We are at a pivotal moment in strengthening our financial insight, modelling capability and business partnering approach. As we continue to grow our impact, we are looking for a talented and driven finance professional to play a key role in shaping financial decision-making across the organisation.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified accountant to step into a highly visible and strategic role, partnering with senior stakeholders to deliver insight that supports both operational performance and long-term sustainability.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Finance Business Partner will play a central role in delivering high-quality financial planning, modelling and analysis across the charity.
You will lead on budgeting, forecasting and management reporting, while developing sophisticated financial models including scenario planning, cost recovery approaches and long-term income and expenditure projections to support strategic decision-making.
Working closely with senior leaders and budget holders, you will provide clear, insightful analysis and act as a trusted advisor, helping teams to understand their financial performance and make informed, evidence-based decisions.
This role combines technical expertise, commercial insight and strong stakeholder engagement, with a clear focus on continuous improvement and organisational impact.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Analysis
Budgeting & Forecasting
Business Partnering
Continuous Improvement & Systems
About You
We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) who has an understanding of charity finance, with strong financial analysis and business partnering experience.
You will bring:
Our vision is a world where all children and young people are able to achieve their full potential.
About the role
Venture Associates play a key role in delivering our strategy, supporting our portfolio of over 30 organisations to help create a fairer society where all young people thrive. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who has developed a foundation in a structured and analytically rigorous environment, has a demonstrable interest in working in the charity sector or the education sector, and is excited to combine analytical problem-solving with mission-driven work.
You will work across the full investment lifecycle - from portfolio strategy setting, to sourcing and due diligence through to capacity building (such as strategy and business planning support) and grant management. This includes working closely with colleagues, charity partners and our incubations to understand complex challenges, develop clear and structured approaches to solving them, and support the development of mission driven organisations. The role requires both analytical thinking and the ability to build trusted relationships with stakeholders and communicate clearly and effectively with a range of audiences.
You will gain experience across investing, strategy, and capacity building our portfolio organisations -developing core skills in problem-solving, analysis, stakeholder management, and delivering high-quality outputs. Over time, you will work across different programmes and portfolios, building a broad and practical understanding of how to select, fund, and strengthen organisations working to improve the lives of children and young people.
Examples of projects undertaken by Venture Associates include supporting an early years charity to reach more children, working on a fund for schools to improve maths outcomes, and helping an early-stage incubation to launch a competition around ways in which AI could support the education ecosystem.
This is an opportunity to apply and further develop your skills in a context where your work contributes directly to meaningful, long-term change for children and young people across systems that shape their lives, for example education and care systems. You will be supported by a dedicated line manager, with opportunities to build your skills through on-the-job experience, training, and exposure to senior leaders and partners. We see this role as a springboard for your career, whether that is within Purposeful or beyond.
Why apply for this role?
This is an opportunity to do impactful work on complex challenges affecting children and young people — and to do it at an organisation that combines rigour and evidence with a deep commitment to long-term change. You will:
Job Description
Purpose
Venture Associates play a key role in delivering our strategy, supporting our portfolio of over 30 organisations to help create a fairer society where all young people thrive. Venture Associates work across the full investment lifecycle - from portfolio strategy setting to sourcing and due diligence through to capacity building (such as strategy and business planning support) and grant management, and may also have the opportunity to take on strategic and/or operational roles for our incubations.
Responsibilities and duties
Support the design and refinement of our investment strategy
You will contribute to shaping where and how we deploy funding and support, ensuring our work is grounded in robust analysis and a clear understanding of impact opportunities.
Build pipelines for our investment strategies and conduct due diligence on specific organisations
You will help identify, assess, and prioritise organisations for partnership and investment.
Support the development of our partner organisations
You will work directly with funded organisations as they scale their impact, supporting strategic decision-making and organisational development.
Support grant management and performance tracking
You will help ensure our portfolio is effectively monitored and supported to deliver impact.
The job description is subject to change and the postholder may be required to undertake tasks not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, will fall within the scope of the job description.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for people who are motivated by our mission and excited to apply analytical, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment. We recognise that strong candidates may bring a range of experiences and perspectives, and we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and career paths.
If your experience is not an exact match, but you believe you would thrive in the role, we would still encourage you to apply.
Key requirements
Essential
Behaviours and Ways of Working
Knowledge and Experience
Skills
General
Right to work in the UK.
Desirable
Knowledge and Experience
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Assistant - Quakers in London (QiL)
Are you an organised financial administrator looking for a role in a dynamic, values-based charity?
London based
Full time
Continuing contract
Salary £33,000–£35,000 depending on experience
Start Date September 2026
Eight Quaker charities in London are merging at the end of 2026.
We are seeking a Finance Assistant to work alongside the Senior Finance Manager as this merger takes place and to support QiL longterm. As the Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for the day-to-day financial processing and reporting for QiL, supporting both centrally managed and locally managed Local Meetings. You will be an integral part of the finance team.
You do not need to be a Quaker, or to have previous experience of Quaker structures, to apply. But you will need to be able to work within a values-led organisation, and work alongside those appointed to volunteer roles.
The successful candidate will have experience in financial administration, bookkeeping, or accounts processing.They will also have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills and strong numerical and IT skills, including proficiency with spreadsheets and finance systems. They will combine these skills with the ability to work effectively independently, in a team and with a broader community, including the ability to communicate financial matters to non-specialists.
Find the application pack, including more information about the role and Quakers on the Quakers in London website.
Closing date: 28 June 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new organisation
A long-established humanitarian and environmental charity is seeking a qualified and proactive Financial Controller to join its small, dedicated finance team.
Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in strengthening financial processes, improving reporting, and supporting senior leadership with timely, accurate management information.
Key responsibilities include:
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a fully qualified accountant and enjoy a hands-on, detail-focused role. You will enjoy working collaboratively and using your initiative to improve systems and processes.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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A well-established housing provider in the North West is seeking an interim Head of Finance Business Partnering for an inital 6-month period with option of temp to permanent for the right candidate. The organisation has a strong focus on service delivery, financial control, and continuous improvement across its housing operations.
This is a senior, hands-on leadership role combining team management, consolidation of management accounts, and strengthening of business partnering across the organisation. A key focus will also be driving improvements in financial systems and processes, including automation and better use of core finance systems.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Please get in touch if this role is of interest and you feel you can add value in the position.
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is a membership organisation and the voice of the profession, with over 4,750 members in the UK and overseas. Our role is to champion the specialty, set standards of training and practice, and influence change to make a difference to the lives of patients with eye conditions.
Job Purpose
The Director of Finance and Operations plays an important role within the College, providing strategic leadership, oversight and development of a portfolio of corporate support functions. This includes finance, membership, HR, IT and facilities.
This role has responsibility for a team of 8 members of staff and also forms a key part of our Senior Leadership Team, taking corporate responsibility for the overall direction and operational management of the College.
Main responsibilities
1. To lead the strategic and operational management of our finance function
Provide strategic leadership and quality assurance for the annual budgeting and forecasting process, delivered by the Financial Controller and finance team
Review and challenge monthly management accounts, forecasts and financial performance reports prepared by the Financial Controller, working closely with budget holders
Present financial reports and analysis to the Finance Committee and Board of Trustees to underpin informed discussion and decision-making
Oversee, develop and maintain effective finance systems to reflect best practice and to help ensure timely and accurate figures
Provide assurance to the Chief Executive and Trustees that appropriate systems and controls are in place to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
Provide executive oversight of the annual audit and statutory reporting process led by the Financial Controller, including the production of the annual report, working closely with auditors and ensuring that any management control points are implemented promptly
Lead trustee engagement on investment strategy and monitor investment performance
Support the operation of the College’s trading subsidiary
Co-ordinate the College’s use of restricted funds, ensuring compliance with contractual terms.
2. To foster individual and organisational development
Monitor and develop our organisational culture, championing our values at every opportunity
Empower staff and teams to actively inform the direction of the College and our activities
Oversee the delivery of our equity, diversity and inclusion strategy, evaluating progress against key metrics
Support the implementation and delivery of our new strategy from 2027.
3. To oversee other areas of our corporate support function
Oversee our membership strategy to support sustained growth, identifying new opportunities to develop our offer to UK and international members
Lead on operational and contractual efficiencies and service improvement programmes including IT and facilities management, ensuring the smooth running of the organisation, raising productivity, and delivering value for money
Oversee all aspects of our HR function, including learning and development, in line with our values and behaviours framework, and new organisational strategy from 2027.
Oversee the robust management of risk, data protection, and health & safety compliance.
4. To lead the department
Lead and support the team, including through the identification and delivery of professional development opportunities
Establish individual and team objectives linked to our strategic priorities, monitoring and holding colleagues to account for delivery
Share key updates with the team on a regular basis and champion the department’s work internally
Ensure rigorous financial management and long-term forecasting to ensure departmental and College-wide sustainability
Support and provide strategic insight to committees, including the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee
Establish appropriate structures and processes to drive forward key projects, including collaborative working across the College and evaluating success against identified metrics.
5. To be an active member of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
Provide leadership and support across the organisation, ensuring consistency of operation, high standards of service and driving a one-team approach
Agree organisation-wide policies and procedures and ensure their correct implementation
Assume corporate responsibility for trustee and senior leadership decisions
Role model our organisational values and behaviours at every opportunity
To undertake other duties as required:
Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Chief Executive
Some travel may be required, including attendance at our annual congress. Working outside normal hours may also be needed from time to time on key projects
Person specification
Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
A CCAB-qualified accountant, with at least five years of experience in a senior leadership role
Detailed knowledge of charity financial management, budget preparation and reporting, risk, GDPR and health and safety
Experience of leading successful growth, such as through the delivery of a membership or fundraising strategy, alongside high levels of organisational productivity and efficiency
Experience of delivering against challenging performance targets, and of managing others to do so
Experience of HR, IT and Facilities management
Skills and Abilities
Ambitious, dynamic, values-driven leader with established leadership skills and emotional intelligence
Successful track record of achieving results in a leadership role
Strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail and a willingness to adopt a hands-on approach when required
Ability to present and write clear reports for non-financial managers, trustees and committee members
Highly developed influencing, persuading & communication skills
Sound understanding of systems management, including accountancy software and CRM
Ability to innovate, recognise challenges, analyse problems and apply effective solutions
Personal Qualities (Attributes)
Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and understanding of how this applies to own area of work
Commitment to own continuing professional development
To champion the specialty and improve the health of those with eye conditions
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client is a world-renowned, independent policy institute based in London, dedicated to building a sustainably secure, prosperous, and just world through the advancement of international relations. Following a period of rapid growth, the organisation is currently undergoing an exciting phase of transformation—consolidating and simplifying their internal structures, modernising their financial systems, and refining their strategic business model.
Goodman Masson are exclusively partnered with this prestigious institute to recruit for a high-calibre Finance Business Partner to join their dynamic central finance team.
This role would suit an ACA qualified auditor looking to make their first move into industry or someone who has already established themselves as a qualified Finance Business Partner within the not for profit sector.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will act as a vital strategic partner to the institutes core international research programmes (covering Africa, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East). This is not a traditional back-office accounting role; you will actively bridge the gap between central finance and research directors, driving a culture of financial accountability and empowering non-financial stakeholders to make data-driven strategic decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Business Partnering: Build trusted relationships with budget holders and research colleagues, providing commercial acumen, financial insights, and expert analysis to improve financial performance.
Financial Planning & Analysis: Lead the annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and management reporting for dedicated programmes.
Project & Grant Oversight: Oversee the financial health of complex research projects, ensuring accurate income recognition, monitoring variances, and ensuring strict compliance with complex funding/grant requirements.
Commercial & Contract Management: Collaborate with the Contract Manager and Research Partnerships team to support project costing, ensure legal/financial terms are optimised, and manage audit processes for centre funding.
Continuous Improvement: Play a key role in change projects to modernise procedures, enhance internal financial controls, and improve the efficiency and value-add of the finance function.
Statutory Support: Assist with the preparation of annual statutory accounts, including necessary disclosures and detailed analysis.
Essential Criteria:
Salary is £60,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits.
Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the London office.
Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.
Helen Bamber Foundation Group has experienced significant growth and change in recent years. The
finance department is integral to the continued success of the organisation. This role presents an exciting
opportunity to contribute to the development of the finance team, changing to meet the growing needs of
the charity.
Working closely with the Senior Finance Assistant, the Finance Assistant will undertake a broad range of
responsibilities and play a key role in ensuring financial information is processed accurately and in a timely
manner. The work directly enables the production of management accounts that support clear decision making within the charities.
The Finance Assistant will gain hands-on exposure to accounts payable, bank reconciliations, month-end
journals, VAT, and finance systems work, with clear opportunities to progress within the team as skills
develop.
The Finance Assistant will help maintain positive supplier relationships through the timely and accurate
payment of invoices, and will support the Senior Finance Assistant with bank reconciliations, petty cash,
card transactions and month-end journals, helping to safeguard the charities’ assets.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive and adaptable approach, excellent attention to detail,
strong time management skills, and experience supporting teams effectively.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Investment team
The Investment team is responsible for selecting portfolio partners, managing our charity investments and supporting our portfolio partners to improve and scale their impact.
The Investment team also leads the Impetus Leadership Academy, a leadership development programme to support talent from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK youth sector to progress into senior leadership roles.
The team is made up of 18 people, including former teachers, charity chief executives, charity impact leads, management consultants, social investment portfolio managers and impact consultants.
The team is led by a Portfolio Director who sits on the Senior Management Team. The Portfolio Director has 5 direct reports: a Deputy Portfolio Director, three Sector Leads (who lead our work in school engagement, school attainment and employment sectors) and an Impact Lead. Sector Leads line manage 6 Investment Directors between them. Investment Directors line manage Investment Managers (currently 7). Investment Directors and Investment Managers tend to primarily focus on a sector but might have mixed portfolios, depending on need, experience and interest.
The Investment team has a good track record of role progression. All four Leads and a number of our Investment Directors were promoted from within the team.
About this role
We believe that all young people deserve to succeed in school and in work, whatever their background. As we enter a challenging time with rising inflation and a likely recession, our work feels more vital than ever before. The role of Investment Director presents an exciting opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the charities portfolio partners we serve, the team itself and the whole of Impetus.
We support a portfolio of 23 high potential charity and non-profit partners in the youth sector, helping them deliver benchmark-beating employment and education outcomes for young people, and to grow.
We believe the strength of our approach resides in three things:
Working with our portfolio partners is a privilege. The leaders we support are incredibly talented, passionate and keen for external advice, and the issues we work through with them are stimulating and stretching. Our senior management relationships are some of the most fulfilling relationships many of us have had in our careers, while the growth and impact performance of our partners are testament to charities’ commitment to disadvantaged young people and the influence we have on their development.
Charities and funders often comment on the quality of our people. Our team is analytical and data driven; we are deeply relational, low-ego and collaborative. We actively invest in our colleagues holding regular training and community of practice sessions, and use skills-based assessments to tailor development.
As an organisation we seek to embed diversity of thought, background and experience in every aspect of our work and actively challenge our assumptions to better deliver change. Over the past two years we have taken action to help reduce racial inequality in the youth sector. In 2021 we launched our Connect Fund to support diverse leaders and their robust solutions to the entrenched employment gap faced by young people from ethnic minority backgrounds compared with their white peers. We have also built a highly regarded Leadership Academy for emerging youth sector leaders from ethnic minority backgrounds, with generous funding from State Street Foundation.
If you are looking for a role combining strategic thinking, analytical insight and influencing emerging leaders, as well as the opportunity to work with a supportive team to transform young lives, I hope you will apply to work with us.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Sebastien Ergas
Portfolio Director
Key responsibilities
Finding high potential charities and non-profit partners for our portfolio
Managing partnerships with portfolio partners
Supporting portfolio partners
Support to Impetus
Person specification
Essential
Desirable
About Impetus
At Impetus, our focus is on helping young people achieve positive education and employment outcomes to increase their chance of leading fulfilling and successful lives, irrespective of their background.
We tackle the three most difficult challenges that affect a young person’s ability to succeed in life in Britain today:
We use our deep expertise and high calibre networks to give the best non-profits working in these sectors the essential ingredients to have a real and lasting impact on the young people they serve.
Through a powerful combination of long-term funding, direct capacity building support from our experienced team and our pro bono partners, alongside research and policy influencing to drive lasting systems change, we work towards a society where all young people can thrive in school, pass their exams and unlock the doors to sustained employment, for a fulfilling life.
We are resolutely focused on outcomes and impact, driven by quality evidence.
You would be joining a team that is passionate, rigorous, determined, creative and warm. We care deeply for our colleagues, our portfolio partners and the young people we serve.
Impetus is a registered charity and our charity number is 1152262.
Our Values
In 2022 the Impetus staff agreed the following set of Values to act as our guiding principles as an organisation and help us to remain focused on achieving our mission to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
We are brave and curious
We are bold and brave in our pursuit of better outcomes for young people. We lead with curiosity and stay open to new perspectives. We support one another to take considered risks and learn together.
We bring high trust, high challenge
We build strong, long-term relationships through honesty, kindness, integrity, and respect. We create the space for open, constructive challenge, where colleagues, partners and supporters feel safe to speak up, hold each other to account, and bring their best in pursuit of our mission.
We are evidence led and results driven for young people
We pursue excellence for the young people we work with, are wholly committed to better outcomes, unapologetically results driven, and accountable for our actions.
We thrive through diversity
We seek to embed diversity of thought, background and experience in every aspect of our work. We are open, thoughtful and proactive in better understanding and challenging our assumptions to better deliver the change we seek.
We always seek collaboration
We will not succeed alone. We seek meaningful, productive partnerships with others to achieve our mission and drive systems change for young people.
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.
We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.
We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.
We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time job shares and other arrangements.
Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.
Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Our employee benefits
Impetus appreciates the invaluable contribution made by all employees and wishes to encourage and reward loyalty, motivation and experience. We therefore offer a range of benefits and policies which aim to assist employees during various stages of their lives and careers. For more information on these, please download the job information pack from our website.
How to apply
Please click on the "Apply for this job" button at the top of the page.
You will need to:
The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.
You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission.
As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.
The deadline for applications is 2026, Sunday 21st June 2026, 11:59pm.
Interviews:
1st Interviews will take place on w/c 29th June 2026.
2nd Interviews will take place on w/c 6th July 2026.
You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Personal Data
Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.
Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
