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DISCLAIMER: THERE IS AN OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT FOR THIS POST HOLDER TO BE A CHRISTIAN. See section below for more information.
Job title: Operations Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible schedule across at least 4 days, core hours from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm) with occasional need to work out of hours.
Salary: £32,400 to £36,000 depending on experience
Contract: 12 months with potential/possibility of extension
Reports to: Church Leadership Team (Ministers and Trustees)
Location: Westbourne Grove Church, London W11 (Please note that the nature of the role means that hybrid working is not an option)
Closing date and how to apply:
8.30am on Friday 18th July 2025.
FOR TERMS AND CONDITIONS, HOW TO APPLY AND COVER LETTER INFO, SEE DOCUMENT ATTACHED.
Other essential information: You must have the right to work in the UK and/or a visa that allows you to work in the UK for the duration of this contract. The Trustees are willing to consider sponsoring a visa for this role.
ABOUT THE CHURCH
We welcome everyone to join with us in discovering Jesus and sharing God’s love, especially by caring for those in need.
Located in a multicultural and socioeconomically diverse neighbourhood, the church actively promotes inclusion, stands against racism and discrimination, and is an equal opportunity employer.
OUR ETHOS – GUIDING VALUES AND IDEALS
We believe that God is loving, good and just, and chooses to reveal himself to us! He made humans in his image, so we’re designed to live in relationship with him and with each other in community. The world is currently not as God wants, and his plan is to renew the whole of creation. He invites and calls us to the privilege of working with him on this mission.
With this in mind, we want to reflect God’s love and character in our values and actions.
OUR VALUES
- We value growing in relationship with God in a wide variety of ways - welcoming questions and doubts as vital parts of learning and growing. We long for people to know Jesus and follow Him.
- We build relationships on love, compassion, and mutual respect.
- We treat everyone with kindness and dignity, caring especially for those in need, and seeking justice and reconciliation.
- We seek to reflect God’s generosity, integrity and honesty in business.
- We share our beautiful building with the local community and offer a place of belonging, hope, and participation.
- We believe leadership is servant-hearted, and all are encouraged to take part.
- We seek to express encouragement, forgiveness, and lasting hope.
OUR WORK AND MISSION
Our church activities flow out of our community's passions and interests, aiming to embody God's character in all we do.
OPERATIONS MANAGER - ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Operations Manager is a key support for the church’s leadership and heads the staff team providing management over key operational and missional areas of the church’s activities.
This leadership role supports the ethos and ministries of the church and its mission to be a church for the community - discovering Jesus, sharing God’s love, and caring for those in need.
A vital aim for our church’s work in the local community is that our staff relationships, our Venue ministry, our Christian hospitality and how we use and share our building should all reflect God’s character - showing compassion, generosity, and kindness.
The role has a lot of different components, so we’re looking for someone who sees all aspects of this job as an expression of the church’s mission to proclaim the Good News and will facilitate and serve the congregation, the staff and the volunteer teams as they creatively explore ways to express our Christian ethos through the life and ministries of the church. This therefore requires that they are someone who has a mature Christian faith.
They will need to be a “servant“ leader who is mentally agile, energetic, able to schedule and prioritise, a good delegator, a team player, a quick learner and capable of taking initiatives, with a healthy understanding of self-care - we’re not looking for a “hero”, but someone who can work sustainability.
Leadership:
- Work closely with the church leadership team to support the trustees, staff and congregation in the development of church vision, ethos, mission and ministries.
- Create a positive, Christian work environment, and cultivate supportive team working relationships and working practices that align with the church’s mission.
- Lead the staff team, providing effective leadership, management, administration, recruitment, and staff development. Facilitate the team as they represent the church’s values in the day-to-day open house ministries of the church.
- The Operations Manager must be able to represent the church and the church’s Christian ethos in the absence of the Minister.
Building Management:
- Support and develop initiatives that enable every aspect of the building's use, welcome and presentation to be missional.
- Provide effective management, administration, organisation, maintenance, and development of the WGC church buildings and equipment.
- Coordinate with the Estate Manager to develop long-term maintenance plans for the common parts areas of the building.
- Provide the Trustees with regular building management reports.
Compliance and Legal Administration:
Provide effective management, administration, organisation, and compliance with UK laws, for:
- The maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment.
- Safeguarding, equality and inclusion.
- HR matters including safe recruitment, induction, training and employee development.
- GDPR
- Matters relating to Westbourne Grove CIO charity’s Trust Deeds, Constitution and Church Rules, and leasehold responsibilities.
- Requirements as a registered charity (CIO) including timely submission of reports to the Charity Commission.
- Develop and implement policies, risk assessments and safe working procedures and keep them regularly updated and reviewed. Ensure policies and safe working practices are adhered to.
- Provide adequate information, training and supervision to ensure employees and volunteers are competent to do their work.
- Lead in communications with the freeholder, the management company, the estate manager, and church tenants. Oversee any necessary legal input for decision-making and work closely with the WGC Trustees, and external organisations on decisions relating to the common parts of the building.
- Keep administrative records. Provide reports for the Trustees.
Administrative Services and Support:
- Provide administrative support for the Ministers. Develop and maintain administrative, organisational, communications systems and record keeping procedures for the church’s general administration. Maintain membership and constitutional records.
- Administrate the church's IT infrastructure, broadband, phone systems, and utilities accounts and ensure they meet the operational needs of the building and its ministries.
- Assist the Venue Manager to develop and maintain suitable and effective systems, strategy, pricing, communications, contract management, staffing and customer relations.
- Develop the church’s visibility and profile in the community using the church’s website, social media, ArtSpace, and missional displays and exhibitions, ensuring these align with the church’s ethos and mission.
Financial Oversight:
- Oversee provision of financial management information to Leadership team and Trustees, including budgeting, salaries, financial reports, end-of-year statements. Support them in developing financial strategies and policies.
- Oversee the accurate functioning of church financial systems, controls and procedures. Monitor and administrate reserves and investments.
- Ensure WGC's financial practices comply with UK charity regulations. Assist with the filing of the accounts and annual report to the Charity Commission.
Provide financial oversight, management, and support for:
- Venue ministry finances, pricing and strategy
- Finance Administration - ensure all financial records, payroll, pension administration, invoices, and reports are accurate and timely. Authorise payments.
- Manage the buildings budget including liaising with the Estate Manager regarding common parts expenditure.
- Financial interactions with lease and licence holders including new leases, rent reviews, break clauses and lease renewals, insurance contributions.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Personal Skills and Characteristics:
- A practising Evangelical Christian - Pastoral skills: able to mentor, and support in prayer.
- Leadership and team building: Ability to lead with a servant heart, to encourage, enable and enthuse team members. Emotionally intelligent and resilient. Skilled at delegating. Has the wisdom and confidence needed to handle conflict. Reliable and consistent, creating a stable and secure environment.
- Problem solving: Strong management and administration skills. Strong organisational, strategic, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Able to think clearly, creatively and collaboratively.
- Attention to detail
- Time-management
- Sound judgement and decision making across many fields of work. Awareness of when wider consultation or authorisation is required.
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills with a wide range of people.
- Flexible and Confident: Works well under stress, supports others when working under pressure. Good at multitasking and responding to the unexpected. Comfortable to work alone and as part of a team. Can-do attitude and open to input from others. Keen to develop existing skills and learn new ones.
- People skills: builds relationships with colleagues. Develops a culture that demonstrates the Biblical “one-another’s” and celebrates life together. Earns trust, able to maintain confidentiality. Speaks truthfully and kindly, takes responsibility, and apologises for their mistakes. Gives and receives constructive feedback lovingly, honestly and humbly. Invests in the development of others. Sensitive to cultural differences and behaves respectfully and appropriately in a multicultural team.
- Committed to excellence to serve Jesus, WGC and those we reach out to. Seeing projects through to completion.
- Self-motivated: pro-active in developing new initiatives and inspiring others. A desire for personal development and willingness to learn and grow.
PREFERRED WORK EXPERIENCE
Candidates should be able to demonstrate either experience in the following areas of responsibility and/or the skills needed to carry out these responsibilities.
Preferred leadership experience – preferably in a church or other Christian organisation:
- The ability to contribute to the management decision making process.
- Understanding of the church and charitable sector.
- Leading and managing projects of a diverse and complex nature in a team-oriented workplace and of delivering operational excellence in challenging environments.
- Leading and creating effective teams and of working co-operatively and collaboratively with others. Experience in delegating effectively.
Other preferred areas of experience, skill and understanding:
- Operations and building management.
- Administrative and operational support,
- Human Resources, including employment laws, practices, and administration.
- Charity compliance, legal compliance with leases, tenancy agreements and customer contracts.
- General church administration, organisation and communications.
- UK Health and Safety regulations and compliance including writing and implementing policies, risk assessments and procedures.
- Safeguarding administration and understanding of training requirements at a team leadership level.
- Oversight of finances and managing budgets. Understanding of financial management systems - able to interpret and define financial reports.
- Venue management.
- Technical experience required for effective team working, including email, online meeting forums, and shared calendars and drives. Proficient in the use of Office 365 suite including Word and Excel.
- Experience in the use of websites and social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook to promote public awareness. Experience in the use of Square Space, Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator, to produce website and social media content, and for graphic design of posters, church displays and exhibition materials.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in the work environment.
- Holds a UK driving licence.
This job description outlines the key areas of responsibility for the Operations Manager role but is not exhaustive. It may evolve based on the church's changing needs and the skills and interests of the appointed candidate. Regular reviews will take place to ensure the role remains aligned with the church’s vision and mission.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Westbourne Grove Church is a Christian Charity committed to equal opportunities
and is an ‘equal opportunities’ employer within the parameters of its ethos and values. We make employment decisions by matching the church’s needs with the skills and experience of candidates.
We want all staff members, despite their differences, to know that they are welcomed, respected and included at WGC, able to do their jobs free of discrimination.
As a Christian community we operate according to the principles of our faith and therefore reserve the right to recruit Christians with an understanding of Christian values and support for the church ethos where there is an Occupational Requirement to do so.
Occupational Requirement:
In accordance with schedule 9 of the 2010 Equality Act, the church considers that there is currently an occupational requirement for the holder of Operations Manager role to be:
A mature practising Evangelical Christian: with a personal faith in Jesus Christ, of godly character, committed to personal growth, a worshipper with a passion for God’s Kingdom; a person of prayer, with good knowledge of and respect for the Bible as God’s inspired word; able to apply biblical principles to working life and showing evidence of calling to the role.
They need to:
Be an active member of Westbourne Grove Church.
Understand, be in agreement with, and be happy to promote the ethos, vision and practices of Westbourne Grove Church.
Be willing to accept and abide by the WGC Ethos Statement and Statements of Faith and to work in accordance with the WGC Constitution and Rules.
This Occupational Requirement is in place to:
Provide pastoral and prayer support, missional direction and Christian leadership to the staff team.
Protect our strong Christian ethos and values and to ensure that these are demonstrated in the work and practices of the staff team.
Ensure: that the requirements of the Church Constitution and Rules are followed in all the church practices; that our charitable objective of advancing the Christian faith is understood and carried out by the staff team.
Ensure that the church building is used to its full missional potential so that the local community and visitors encounter something of the life and presence of God.
If you require reasonable adjustments in order to carry out the role or attend an interview at WGC due to a disability, caring responsibilities, or any other reason, please let us know when you apply. Thank you.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND HOW TO APPLY
The role is full time (37.5 hours / week - flexible schedule across at least 4 days, core hours from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm) with occasional need to work out of hours.
Please note that the nature of the role means that hybrid working is not an option.
Salary £32,400 to £36,000 depending on the competencies and experience of the successful candidate. The package also includes 28 days’ leave + Bank Holidays, and a workplace pension (with 4% employer contribution) following the successful completion of probation.
In line with our safer recruitment policy, the successful candidate will have to undertake a DBS check and all those invited to interview will be required to complete a declaration of suitability and provide references. References will be taken up prior to appointment.
Please note that you must have the right to work in the UK and/or a visa that allows you to work in the UK for the duration of this contract. The Trustees are willing to consider sponsoring a visa for this role.
Please send your CV and a cover letter – each no more than 2 x A4 pages please - to Charlotte Thackery, Operations Manager (email found on doc attached) 8,30am on Friday 18th July 2025.
Your cover letter should include:
1. Why you would like to work at WGC generally and this role specifically;
2. Why you think your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this role;
3. Describe how your Christian faith informs your life and actions
4. When you could start the job if you were to be offered it.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to record a 1-minute video of themselves addressing a particular prompt. The highest performing candidates will be called for an interview with members of the WGC team.
Whilst we appreciate the time and effort that has gone into your application we can only correspond with short-listed candidates. If you have not heard from us by 04 August 2025 then your application was unsuccessful. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you.
Refer to the document attached. We require a CV and a Cover Letter adressing 4 specific prompts (each no more than 2 x A4 pages long):
1. Why you would like to work at WGC generally and this role specifically
2. Why you think your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this role
3. Describe how your Christian faith informs your life and actions
4. When you could start the job if you were to be offered it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help Derbyshire Communities Thrive Sustainably
DDCE Manager – Part-Time (2 days/week)
£230 per day | 12-month contract | Remote (within Derbyshire)
Closing date: 8 July 2025
Derbyshire Dales Community Energy (DDCE) is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated individual to coordinate our activities and drive forward renewable energy projects. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a sustainable future rooted in local communities.
You’ll support the DDCE Board, coordinate the Derbyshire Community Energy Hub, manage volunteers, and contribute to exciting new initiatives—from grant bids to stakeholder collaboration. If you’re a confident communicator with a passion for sustainability, digital competence, and an eye for organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and weparticularly welcome applicantd from backgrounds who have been traditionally under-represented within the community energy sector.
This opportunity has been made possible through National Lottery Funding, in partnership with Community Energy Pathways,
Help power positive change where it matters most—close to home.
To apply, please submit your CV with a letter of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining the experiences, knowledge and skills you would bring to the role.
Harnessing the potential of our communities to power a sustainable future
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Background:
Consumers International is the only global membership organisation bringing together over 200 member organisations in more than 100 countries to empower and champion the rights of consumers.
We work with our members and partners, across national borders to address critical, systemic global issues that impact and involve consumers. Representing and empowering consumers, we are their voice in international policy-making forums and the global marketplace to shape a world where everyone has access to safe and sustainable products and services.
Working for Consumers International provides the opportunity to build solutions and partnerships to address the foremost marketplace issues and opportunities at global scale.
Purpose of the role:
The purpose of the role is focused on generating and developing monthly management accounts information and providing insight and direction to the Director General and Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the ‘Head of Finance and Organisation Development’, the Management Accountant will play a key role across the business in improving data capture and managing reporting across the team. This role will be on a part time basis of 2 days a week.
This role will suit someone who is looking to join a small, dynamic and growing organisation to run the management reporting process and provide timely and accurate financial management information. Systems experience with ‘Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central’ accounting package would be an added advantage.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Preparing monthly management accounts, including comparatives to budgets, trends and forecasts
· Compiling Balance sheet reconciliations
· Preparing quarterly Project ‘Income and Expenditure’ reports for Project Managers
· Preparing interim/final financial Project reports for submission to Funders
· Preparing quarterly VAT returns
· Providing accurate and timely financial information to support the organisational financial strategy and decision-making process
· Ensuring all transactions are recorded, filed and reported correctly
· Streamlining and improving accounting systems, controls and process environment
· Reviewing and updating current suite of organisational policies
· Preparing annual budget
· Preparing supporting schedules for Annual audit and working with external Accountants to assist in the preparation of annual financial statements
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Aims
The Urban Partnership Group (UPG) is a community and regeneration organization situated in West London offering a wide range of activities at its bases at the Masbro Centre, Edward Woods Community Centre, Masbro Brook Green, and Flora Gardens Family Centre, projects managed include those for older people, youth, children centre services, volunteering and community champions. Through these projects UPG hopes to enhance the health, wealth and well-being of the centre users and residents.
The Role
The Community Centre Manager will play a key role in the leadership and smooth running of The Edward Woods centre, managing change, growth and performance as agreed with the CEO. Working closely with the UPG Management team, employees, partners, contractors, volunteers and other local organisations, the Manager will work to ensure the
Community Centre is a vibrant, well-managed facility that operates within a sustainable framework for the benefit of residents and organisations. They will also promote the profile, role and impact of the Centre.
Duties and Responsibilities
Management of the Community Centre
• Manage the operations of the Community Centre, its staff and the development and delivery of activities and facilities in line with the business and strategic plan.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and that we follow good practice regarding HR.
• Contribute to the planning, development, implementation and delivery of the business and strategic plan and present regular progress updates to the UPG Management team.
• Oversee the maintenance of the building - including building maintenance and improvement
programmes.
• Manage and monitor all aspects of risk assessments, health and safety and security as required by regulation or good practice including, in conjunction, the review and updating of
policies and procedures.
Management of staff and Volunteers
• Create a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are well managed, dignity at work is upheld and staff and volunteers can achieve their best.
• Ensure effective management of HR including recruitment, supervision and development of
employees, contractors, and volunteers, including carrying out DBS checks as
necessary.
• Oversee the Community Centre’s complaints procedure, and the proper handling, investigation and resolution of any complaints against the Centre, its staff and volunteers.
Working with Others
• Continue developing and maintaining relationships with various local partners to ensure activities at the Community Centre fit with others provided in the area.
• Positively represent the Centre and the community at partner and other meetings/events to raise the profile of the Community Centre and to ensure the views and needs of the community are prioritised and included.
• Prepare reports for funders, PRM and annual general meetings.
PR/Marketing and Fundraising
• Oversee the development and implementation of an income generation & marketing strategy.
• Develop strategies to promote the use and profile of the Community Centre, maximising use of social media, publicity opportunities and liaison with the local media.
Financial management
• Liaise with the CEO and Finance officer in setting and managing budgets and maintain an overview of the financial position of the Community Centre.
• Code invoices to ensure that income and expenditure is allocated to correct projects.
• Ensure best practice in all financial matters.
Project Management
• Support and oversee the continued delivery of high-quality services and activities.
• Devise and implement robust impact monitoring and evaluation strategies for all projects.
• Ensure all projects are correctly risk assessed and supported.
Edward Woods Community Centre has a small team of employees, tenants, volunteers and a
wide range of activities. it is expected that the post holder will be flexible in assisting in areas of work which go beyond their main duties. In particular, the holder of this post will be expected to assist with covering frontline reception and administrative duties and attendance at and/or supervision of events outside of normal working hours.
Closing date: 29th June, with interviews taking place from the week commencing 7th July.
To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per year
Contract type: Permanent
Location: UK (minimum 2 days a week in our London office)
Work pattern: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week with the opportunity for flexible working hours
Reporting to: Head of Finance and Operations
Please submit an anonymised CV and covering letter (please remove any identifying details such as name, address, photos) by midnight on 07 July 2025.
Your covering letter should outline:
- Your motivations for applying to Mission 44
- How this role fits into your career plans
- Experience (professional, voluntary or lived) that makes you a great fit for this role in line with our values and the criteria outlined in this job description.
About the Role
In this new role, you will contribute to enhancing the finance function within a growing and dynamic international charitable foundation. The role will enable you to work and continue your professional development across many aspects of the finance function.
You will play an important part in our finance team’s further growth and professionalisation as Mission 44 extends its reach as a charity working in multiple countries. You will have the opportunity to gain further hands-on experience in driving our day-to-day finance processes, while also leading key projects to enhance our systems and put in place effective financial management of our new US entity.
This role forms part of our Operations Team, currently comprising our Chief Operating Officer, our Head of Finance and Operations (HoFO), our Chief of Staff, our People and Culture Manager and our Operations Officer. A key part of your role will be acting as finance business partner to our other teams - impact, fundraising and communications - and demonstrating a customer service mindset in helping them achieve their objectives.
We’re looking for a finance professional, newly-qualified or working towards a chartered accountant qualification, wanting to develop their skills and career in a comprehensive finance role and contribute to our mission of helping young people thrive.
Roles and Responsibilities
Accounting (40%)
- Oversee day-to-day transactions, including accounts payable and receivable, for both the UK charity and the newly created US charity
- Ensure that accurate and comprehensive records of accounting evidence for all transactions are maintained
- Monitor cashflow
- Support the HoFO in the month-end process
- Oversee and control monthly payroll with external payroll provider
- Oversee and control VAT returns with external accountants
- Check monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Develop the purchase order system
Financial Planning & Analysis (35%)
- Support the HoFO in the preparation of the monthly management accounts
- Control all accounts payable in dialogue with budget holders
- Finance business partnering with budget holders and the Senior Leadership Team
- Control and account for the use of restricted funds, in alignment with donor requirements and with the Impact team
- Collaborate with the fundraising team to support forecasting and income tracking
Statutory accounts and audit (10%)
- Support the HoFO in the year-end processes
- Support the HoFO in the preparation of statutory accounts, supervising outsourced accountants
- Support audit requests
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards, including charity-specific requirements
Operations (15%)
- Responsible for the financial management of grant payments, in coordination with Grant Managers and Grant Budget Holders
- Drive good practice in procurement and manage the relationship with suppliers
- Support the wider Ops team in ad hoc projects and activities
Skills and experience
Essential
- Newly qualified or part qualified, working towards a chartered accountant qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Able to be hands-on in a small finance team
- Able to drive relationships with outsourced accountants
- Fluent in using spreadsheets for financial information
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly explain complex financial data and concepts to non-finance staff and stakeholders to support decision-making
- Strong critical thinker with keen attention to detail
- Experience of project management and knowledge of project management principles
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in finance or accounting roles, preferably within the non-profit sector
- A passion for and deep understanding of Mission 44’s values
Desirable
- Experience working with Xero
- Experience in a grant-giving organisation
- Experience of working in an international organisation
- Experience of working in a start-up or rapid-growth organisation
- Knowledge of Charity Statement Of Recommended Practice (SORP)
Personal Qualities
- Passionate about supporting and empowering young people to thrive and succeed
- Highly collaborative, adept at building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Customer service mindset, committed to consistency and quality of delivery for colleagues, and embracing feedback
- Committed to inclusion, promoting and embracing diverse perspectives
- Self-starting and flexible, able to adapt to rapidly changing priorities
- High accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to manage the day-to-day while also driving forward longer-term projects and priorities
- Resilient and adaptable in the face of ambiguity, remaining focused, resourceful, and effective when navigating complex or uncertain situations
- Strong and evidenced commitment to learning, continuous professional development and improvement
Benefits
- Enjoy 28 days annual leave, plus a day for your birthday
- Use our cycle-to-work scheme and free gym access
- Save for retirement with our generous pension package
- We finish every Friday at noon in August
- Optional health insurance and access to an EAP
- Professional development budget of £1k
- Unlimited volunteering leave, as agreed with your manager
- Wellbeing allowance to spend in whatever way works for you
- Competitive parental leave package
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a finance/ operations professional with knowledge of the charitable sector? Are you looking for part time, flexible hours with the option to work from home? Would you like an interesting and varied role with friendly and supportive colleagues? If so this could be the role for you.
We are looking for someone to lead the governance, financial and operational management functions of a small charity that helps philanthropists manage their charitable giving.
About us
The Charity Service helps major donors to successfully manage their charitable giving. Our core services include Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) and strategic philanthropy advice. We also manage our own Greater Manchester Grants Programme.
The role
The Finance and Operations Manager will oversee the charity’s back-office functions, ensuring that the charity meets the highest standards of governance and management and that the charity’s philanthropy services are delivered efficiently and effectively.
The key responsibilities of the role are:
- Providing the accounting and financial management function for the charity.
- Overseeing the management of the charity’s portfolio of investments, including expanding the range of investment options for our DAFs.
- Managing the human resource function.
- Managing the governance function for the charity and supporting the Board of Trustees to govern the charity effectively.
About you
To apply, you'll need to be able to clearly demonstrate:
- An understanding of the charity regulatory environment.
- Financial management and accounting experience.
- Experience in using accounting software.
- Good communication skills, including excellent report-writing skills.
- A high level of competency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- An ability to work remotely under own initiative and manage time effectively.
- Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Location
Our team are based remotely with some travel to central Manchester. For the Finance and Operations Manager role, you will be required to travel to Manchester to attend in-person trustees’ meetings every quarter.
Benefits
We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. We offer:-
- Flexible working arrangements that allow you to adapt your working hours to fit alongside family and other life commitments.
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- A standard 35-hour working week for full-time positions.
- 25 days holiday entitlement, plus the usual public bank holidays in England and Wales for full-time positions (pro-rated for part-time positions).
- Additional leave between Christmas and New Year
- 5% employer pension contribution (with 5% employee contribution).
Our values
The Charity Service is an independent not-for-profit charity driven by our mission and values. We believe in philanthropy that supports charities to achieve their mission, builds strong, open and trusting relationships, and respects and values diversity.
We know that diverse teams make better decisions, and are more creative and stimulating to work in. We aim to foster an inclusive working environment where every individual, regardless of background, feels valued and empowered to contribute.
Application resources
Full job description and person specification attached.
How to Apply
If you are excited by this role and have the relevant skills and experience to apply, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please apply via the Charity Job website, sending us a copy of your CV with a short covering letter showing how you meet the person specification.
Application deadline: Thursday 10th July
Interviews: Interviews will be held in Manchester on Wednesday 23rd July
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Director
Location: Bromley By Bow Health Partnership - Tower Hamlets, London
Hours: Full-time (Part-time and job share considered)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: c.£90-100k FTE dependent on experience
Benefits: NHS Pension | Employee Assistance Programme | Meaningful work within a nationally recognised health and wellbeing partnership
Are you a senior finance professional looking for a values-driven leadership role in a pioneering GP partnership?
We’re looking for a qualified and experienced Finance Director to join our leadership team at Bromley by Bow Health Partnership (BBBHP). This is a new role, spanning strategic leadership and operational management, offering the opportunity to shape and mature the financial governance, planning, and operations of our innovative, community-focused organisation.
About Us
Bromley by Bow Health Partnership is a four-site GP partnership. We work to create healthy communities, together with local partner organisations here in Tower Hamlets, employing over 200 staff across our 4 sites and have over 50,000 registered patients. We are co-located with the Bromley by Bow Centre charity. With them and other partners, we meet people’s needs through an integrated population health model designed to address the clinical, psychological and social determinants of health.
We have been an international influencer of health policy and play a leading role in our local Primary Care Network. We pioneered social prescribing nationally and we have trained many of the country’s Social Prescribing Link Workers while inspiring many others inside and outside the NHS.
About the Role
As Finance Director, you will:
• Lead on financial strategy, governance, planning and reporting;
• Support the Partnership Board, Finance Subcommittee, Local Operating Boards and Executive Director with high-quality financial insights and planning;
• Oversee financial compliance and risk mitigation aligned with NHS, CQC and regulatory standards;
• Drive forward value for money, financial sustainability, and service efficiency;
• Support business development, contract negotiations, and wider corporate services including HR, IT, Estates, and Information Governance;
• Foster financial upskilling across clinical and non-clinical teams;
• Provide leadership in modernising systems, processes and reporting.
This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with people and making a real difference in their organisation and community.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with:
• A strong commitment to social justice, inclusion and creating healthy communities;
• A collaborative, people-centred approach to leadership
• Demonstratable experience in senior leadership and financial management;
• Experience in change management and organisational development;
• A track record of financial transformation and systems implementation.
You’ll thrive in our values-led, partnership culture and be excited to join a team that blends professionalism with purpose.
Why Join Us
• Work for a pioneering, mission-led organisation that’s nationally recognised for its innovation and impact;
• To increase our impact by leading our journey to greater financial sustainability;
• To develop our corporate services, so they become more efficient and effective in supporting our larger organisation;
• To support committed locally-raised employees, many of who are impressive exemplars of social mobility
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from black candidates, who are currently under-represented in the senior leadership team.
We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.
Ready to Apply?
No agencies please.
To help with shortlisting candidates, please provide a covering letter on no more than 2 sides of A4 outlining your career ambitions, proud achievements, strengths and areas of personal development.
We will try to accommodate requests for an informal discussion about the post.
Closing date: 27 June 2025 12pm
First round interview date: 4 July 2025
REF-221998
We're looking for a organised, proactive and resilient System Accountant to join our Finance Team located at our Head Office in Islington.
£62,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are seeking a proactive and technically adept Systems Accountant to support the implementation of Unit4 ERP system within our housing association. The post holder is expected to take over the ongoing system admin role post go live. This pivotal role bridges finance and IT, ensuring seamless integration, data integrity, and enhanced financial reporting capabilities.
What you'll do:
ERP Implementation & Project Support
* Support the Project Team in the implementation of Unit4 ERP modules tailored to housing association needs.
* Assist in data migration activities, ensuring accurate and efficient transfer of financial data.
* Support the user acceptance testing to validate system functionality and data integrity.
* Provide training and support to end-users during and after the implementation phase.
System Administration & Support
* Act as the primary point of contact for all Unit4 ERP related queries and issues.
* Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement necessary updates or patches.
* Maintain and update system documentation, including user guides and procedural manuals.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
* Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards within Unit4 ERP to support decision-making.
* Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies through system controls.
Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Engagement
* Identify opportunities for system enhancements and process improvements.
* Liaise with internal stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure the system meets organizational needs.
* Stay abreast of Unit4 ERP updates and best practices to inform system development.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
* Proven experience in managing and supporting Unit4 ERP systems, preferably in the housing or public sector.
* Part Qualified Accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
* Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and processes.
* Experience in data migration, system testing, and user training.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Desirable:
* Familiarity with housing association operations and sector-specific financial requirements.
* Experience in supporting ERP implementation projects.
* Knowledge of SQL or other reporting tools for data analysis.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full Job description
About you
We are looking for a proactive and visible finance professional who is able to engage and build relationships across the organisation as a pivotal member within a values led high performing organisation. You will be a qualified accountant with proven track record of financial management awareness and a solid understanding of charity audits and statutory accounts preparation. You will have the ability to work with staff across the organisation in supporting good financial governance and oversight of financial operational matters. You will have the ability to analyse financial information and present this in a suitable format for the audience. You will have good ability to meet deadlines, be IT literate with an emphasis on financial systems, spreadsheets, Quickbooks and Excel. You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and be able to work with minimum supervision.
About the role
The role will involve the management of the day-to-day financial activities, VAT, gift aid, payroll and the monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations and statutory accounts preparation. The job holder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Finance Officer and volunteers within the team. There will be a requirement to work closely with the income generating staff, budget holders, auditors, banks and credit card providers on a regular basis. The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the Finance Officer and Finance volunteer.
About us
Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are now needed more than ever, as unpaid carers are providing more and more care, adversely impacting on their own health and wellbeing. We exist to make life better for carers and bring about lasting change.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.
How to apply
At Carers UK, we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.
The closing date for applications is Friday 11 July 2025, 1pm.
First interviews will be held week commencing 14 July 2025.
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Income and Gift Aid Accountant Assistant
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £26,384 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1, Charity
*you’ll start at our entry point salary of £26,384 per annum, increasing to £28,033 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £29,682 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Income and Gift Aid Accountant Assistant to help us make sure every penny counts in our mission to stop MS. You'll play a key role in managing our income processing and supporting Gift Aid claims to help us maximise the value of every donation.
You'll ensure that donations recorded in our CRM system match the funds received, resolving discrepancies and supporting our income processes to run efficiently. Working closely with our Customer Services and Fundraising teams you’ll be at the heart of making sure our financial data is accurate and robust.
You’ll also assist with preparing and checking Gift Aid claims, helping us claim back vital extra funds at no additional cost to our supporters. Your detail driven approach will help us continue to build a strong and transparent foundation for everything we do.
To succeed in this role, you’ll need a good understanding of financial accounting principles, strong Excel and IT skills, and a collaborative problem-solving approach. Excellent communication and organisational skills will also be essential as you work closely with teams across the organisation to ensure our income records are accurate and efficient.
If this sounds like you and you're looking for an opportunity to grow your skills, along with experiencing challenges and a shared purpose, then we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: Friday 11th July 2025
Interested?
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Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Location: Holborn, Central London, with occasional travel
Role: Hybrid (minimum 3 days a week in office)
Duration: Permanent
Reports to: Senior Programmes Manager (UK)
Deadline for Submission: July 10, 2025
Salary: £38,000-£42,000
Role Summary
Beyond Sport is seeking a dedicated Grants Manager to lead our end-to-end grant-making process across our global programmes. This partner-facing role will lead all grant application processes, including due diligence, approvals and agreements as well as grantee relationship management through the life cycle of the grant.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a truly global organisation. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the team in both the US and the UK, reporting to the Senior Programme Manager (UK). The position will support the strategic programme implementation and work alongside specialists in the team on Monitoring and Evaluation and Events & Capacity-Building.
Key Responsibilities:
Grant Management
- Lead on all communication with grantees (and award recipients) across programmes.
- Manage grantee payment and reporting schedules with clear expectations and communications.
- Build and own the organisation's system of communicating with grantees (and award recipients).
- Collaborate with Finance on grantee bank account details, payments, and invoicing.
- Coordinate with the team to support grantees through marketing, events, and capacity building opportunities. Work cross-team to support grantees to fulfil monitoring and evaluation of grant requirements, insight surveys and financial reports where needed.
- Maintain the grantee CRM database, ensuring data is accurate, up-to-date, and easy to use.
Grantee Selection Process
- Manage the grant application process from start to finish for funding and award programmes.
- Lead the preparation of all grant applications including fund design, funding criteria, design of application and review scoring process.
- Responsible for supporting potential applicants during the open application period.
- Lead on all tasks required once the application process is closed, including collating and summarising applications, scoring and recommendations and due diligence.
- Coordinate with external expert advisors, judges or participatory panels with transparency around roles, timelines and compensation.
- Draft and process the signing of grantee approvals and agreements engaging with the Board of Trustees in grantee approvals where needed.
- Collaborate with the Monitoring and Evaluation Lead on key data from selection processes to inform the Beyond Sport Measurement Framework and learning.
- Manage the system of storing relevant up-to-date application information in our CRM database.
Miscellaneous
- Where required manage and support specific global programme or awards including partnerships management and design.
- Advise and support the development of the Beyond Sport Awards.
- Understand new trends in grant-making and recommend new approaches to processes.
- Contribute to organisational strategy and objectives.
- Support with agreements for consultants, advisory groups and judging panels for experts supporting grant-making for both UK and US programmes.
- Support business development with opportunities which rely heavily on grant-making or award-making.
- Support back donors and key stakeholders' relationship management across Beyond Sport’s funded programmes.
You will have:
- 4 years’ experience working in a charity or foundation with focus on grant management and application processes.
- Experience with diverse grant-making approaches such as participatory grant-making or grant-making to social enterprises.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Analytical and problem‐solving skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively.
- An empathetic approach to partners’ priorities and objectives.
- A highly organised approach to all tasks with experience in effective project management.
- Proficiency with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other Microsoft Tools.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- A dependable approach to work and ability to manage deadlines effectively.
- A deep belief in the ability of sport to create social change
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a supportive team when needed.
- The right to work in the UK.
You may have:
- Experience using CRMs such as Zoho.
- Experience using digital application platforms such as SurveyMonkey Apply.
- Experience with cross-cultural communications and an understanding of global perspectives and realities.
- Additional languages are desirable.
- A global perspective and passion for social impact through sport.
For you:
- 22 days annual leave, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Flexible working arrangements
- Private health insurance plus cash plan
- Health and Wellness Programmes
- 2 Wellness days per year
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Donation to a charity of your choice for your birthday
- Pension contributions
About Beyond Sport
Beyond Sport is an equal opportunity employer. We actively celebrate diversity and are proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To this end, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
With offices in London and New York, Beyond Sport is a global foundation (US 501c3 and UK public charity) that supports initiatives, generates ideas and builds partnerships that purposefully use sport to address the world's most pressing issues. Since 2008, we have:
- Provided approximately $13.3M in grants to 475 projects, using 58 different sports across 79 countries, while also providing in-depth capacity building support to countless others
- Built platforms for change - convening and facilitating issue-led communities that inspire and create new ways of thinking and new collaborations
- Amplified sport with intent - using engaging storytelling to elevate the work of a dynamic and diverse partner network to our global following
We’re constantly growing, innovating, creating, and delivering, and while we have offices on two continents (NYC and London) and do projects in cities all over the world, we are a team that is close-knit, caring, and dedicated – both to our work and to supporting each other. We witness first-hand how sport can change lives, and we are immersed in the development and business side of sport and social responsibility, making our position unique. We want people to work with us who find this environment exciting and meaningful and who see opportunities everywhere.
As a subsidiary of Benchmark, which invests in the value of togetherness, we value diversity and strive to foster a working environment that is inclusive, supportive and ensures that everyone is heard and valued for their contributions. We know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace is one that is competitive and resilient. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences.
To apply:
To apply, please upload a copy of your CV and a covering letter that outlines why you would be right for this role to the portal.
Deadline – Midnight July 10, 2025.
Beyond Sport invests in communities, programs and partnerships that are creating a more progressive world through sport.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Senior Finance Officer
14 hours per week
As our Senior Finance Officer you will contribute to Career Ready’s finance and operations function by providing high quality financial support to the charity. Working as part of a small team of three, you will perform core finance tasks and will support the Head of Finance and Operations with budgeting, reporting and auditing activities.
Main responsibilities and accountabilities
Bookkeeping and Accounting
- Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into Xero Accounts
- Assist with the annual audit
- Maintain financial files and records
- Manage and reconcile the accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Process payable invoices and staff expenses in line with fortnightly payment runs
- Perform credit control for maximum debt recovery
- Reconcile the bank statements for review the Head of Finance & Operations
- Assist with the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts and budget monitoring reports
Support to the Partnerships and Income Teams
- Collating financial information for funding applications as required
- Monitoring expenditure on grant-funded programmes
- Preparing financial reports on receivable grants as required
- Maintain electronic files of funding agreements and contracts
Payroll
- To support with the administration of monthly salaried payroll for staff, and internship payroll throughout Jun-Sep each year
- To raise monthly salary journals for review by the Head of Finance & Operations
- To process payroll payments via online banking portals
Essential skills and experience required
· Fully or part qualified – AAT, ACCA or CIMA or qualified by experience
· Clear understanding of financial controls, compliance, and reporting frameworks
· Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
· Ability to prioritise and meet competing deadlines
· Previous experience of computerised accounting and payroll e.g. Xero
· Previous experience of payroll administration that includes maintaining confidential data
· Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
· Excellent attention to detail and high numeracy
· Ability to communicate financial information to different audiences
· Problem-solving ability
Desirable skills and experience
· To have an understanding of Charity Finance.
· Experience of working in a finance function in a charity
Salary and Benefits
Salary: £32,000 to £38,000 per annum FTE (pro rata for part time), depending on qualifications/experience
14 hours per week. Career Ready is committed to supporting condensed/flexible working patterns
Permanent and remote
You will be rewarded with the following benefits:
· 6% contribution to personal pension plan, subject to 3% employee contribution.
· Annual leave: 27 days per annum plus bank/public holidays (pro rata for part time). The charity is also closed between Christmas and New Year. Career Ready also allows flexible use of some Bank & Public Holidays
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Access to both our Reward Gateway Portal and an Employee Assistance Programme.
· Flexible working
· Work from home allowance and paid travel expenses.
We regret that Career Ready is unable to offer visa sponsorship and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. In accordance with our commitment to safeguarding, offers of employment are subject to completion of a DBS check.
Full details can be found in the candidate pack.
Timetable
Applications close at 9am on Monday 21 July 2025
Please note that the closing date may be brought forward if we receive strong applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Financial Controller (a charity committed to community transformation)
Permanent, full-time post, 40 hours per week (1 FTE), inclusive of breaks
Salary: £54,669 per annum (including London Weighting)
Hybrid: Some travel around the UK will also be required.
Financial Controller – Oasis Group
Oasis exists to transform communities, so they are healthy, inclusive, and thriving. Through our network of global Hubs, we work holistically to tackle inequality and build strong local ecosystems that serve everyone. To support this vital mission, we are now seeking a Financial Controller to join our national leadership team. Based in our London Waterloo office, the Financial Controller will oversee the finance function for our UK operations, ensuring excellence in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and controls.
Why might you consider Oasis?
We are proud of why we exist and what we bring to the communities in which we operate. Our story is told through a multi-faceted organisation that extends across support for homelessness and housing (Oasis Community Housing), secure education for young people (Oasis Restore), community hubs (Oasis Community Partnerships) and disrupting human trafficking (STOP THE TRAFFIK) and of course our network of 55 Oasis Academies (Oasis Community Learning). We are proud that we don’t just talk a good game – we actively engage and change lives for the better.
What will you do?
This newly formed leadership role will manage the financial operations across specific subsidiaries of Oasis. It will ensure financial accuracy, sustainability, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of timely financial information to support decision-making across the group.
To be successful in this role, applicants will require:
· A recognised professional accounting qualification or part-qualification, together with a thorough practical understanding of financial and management accounting principles and techniques.
· Advanced working knowledge/experience of Excel and computerised accounting systems (preferably PS Financials) with the ability to interpret and extract relevant financial information.
· Ability to communicate complex financial information to a wide audience with varying financial backgrounds, both internally and externally
· Excellent inter-personal and people management experience
What will you get in return?
· A network of peers and partners all sharing the same vision and an environment set up to ensure everyone is supported and included.
· A package of reward that includes a 7% employer contribution pension scheme, annual leave allowance starting at 25 days (plus Bank Holidays) increasing over time, eligibility to join the Green Commute cycle to work scheme and cash benefit health plan.
· Be part of an international network of Oasis charities offering opportunities to develop your career in new directions and locations.
· A competitive salary and workplace flexibility.
As this is a newly created role, expect an evolving position that requires your insightful input, leadership and at the same time, provides incredible opportunities for the right person.
To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages). Please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website.
Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualifications you have that relate to the job description and person specification.
Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Friday 4th July 2025.
Interviews will take place in London on Friday 18th July 2025.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487
Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualifications you have that relate to the job description and person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join an organization with unique expertise in combining the power of journalism and the law to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights.
We are excited to announce that the Thomson Reuters Foundation is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Accountant to join our Finance Team in London.
With growing program activity, Program Accountants will manage their program portfolio and support to the Senior Programme accountant, CFO and the Senior Leadership Team on all aspects of program reporting ensuring accurate and timely reporting of financial information for Projects and Donor reporting.
About the Role
As a Program Accountant at the Thomson Reuters Foundation, you will:
- Ensure accurate and timely month end accounting and reporting for your portfolio of projects.
- Responsible for budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for projects in your portfolio and supporting the annual reforecast process in the Foundation.
- Ensure accurate and timely donor reporting in line with donor requirements, timelines, formats, contractual obligations, and timescales.
- Represent finance on project boards as required.
- Work with Business Development, Program Team and other stakeholders as required in preparing budget proposals to donors.
- Prepare and present financial reports to management.
- Provide financial guidance and support to stakeholders in the Foundation supporting decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant, accounting standards, and donor regulations.
- Work closely with the Program staff providing financial analysis, projects insights to help make sure that projects are completed on time and within agreed budgets.
- Continuous Improvement and Automation - Contribute to the improvement of financial processes, procedures and systems within the organization to enhance effective financial management and organisational efficiency.
- Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Possibility of managing project accountant.
About You
To be our Program Accountant, you will likely have:
- Qualified Accountant with experience working in program accounting and reporting in a Charity (minimum of 5 years of experience).
- Excellent communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong financial project reporting, budgeting, donor reporting including problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Strong Knowledge and understanding of financial process improvements.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
About Thomson Reuters Foundation:
The Thomson Reuters Foundation is the corporate foundation of Thomson Reuters, the global news and information services company. As an independent charity registered in the UK and the USA, we work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance, and convening initiatives, we combine our unique media and legal services to drive systemic change.
What’s in it For You?
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Global Perspective and Impact: Interested in working for a dynamic global organization with a focus on social impact? With hubs all over the world from Bangkok to Madrid to Rio de Janeiro, join a truly international team with a shared goal of helping to build societies around the world that are free, fair, and informed.
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Unique Approach: Our expertise in media and the law is world class. We combine the power of both to address the critical issues faced by humanity.
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Our Relevance: With a focus on advancing media freedom, fostering more inclusive economies and promoting human rights, our work has never been more needed than right now.
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Industry Competitive Benefits: We offer competitive salary packages and market-leading benefits.
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Learning & Development: We are dedicated to the continual professional development of our employees and offer access to both in-house and external training opportunities.
East End Homes are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Financial Controller. East End Homes, is a locally based and community-led housing association in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. This year East End Homes is celebrating its 20th anniversary. In 2005 residents of five estates across Tower Hamlets voted for their homes and communities to be transferred to the newly established social landlord. Today, its 120-strong team manages over 3,900 homes with local offices in each neighbourhood.
The newly created Financial Controller position offers a rare opportunity for a technically strong, ambitious, and commercially aware finance professional to play a key role in reshaping East End’s finance function and influencing decision-making at a senior level. The Financial Controller will be a member of the Senior Management Team and this role is seen as a natural stepping stone toward Finance Director level within the sector.
The Role:
- Work closely with the Finance Director and Executive Team to support strategic planning and organisational transformation.
- Oversee the development and delivery of Eastend Homes’ long-term financial plans, annual budgets, and business modelling (including BRIXX).
- Deliver and embed a proactive finance business partnering approach across the organisation, influencing decision-making and performance management.
- Drive improvements to financial reporting, insight, and analysis, delivering value across the organisation.
- Coordinate the production of our financial plans and reports including monthly management accounts, the annual statutory accounts, forecasts and the budget.
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring sound internal controls, process improvement, and compliance with relevant regulations (FRS102, SORP, RSH).
- Manage cash flow forecasting, covenant compliance, and other treasury responsibilities, with support available for professional treasury qualifications if desired.
- Play a leading role in mentoring, developing, and embedding a high-performing, collaborative finance team (c.3–4 staff).
- Actively contribute to the Senior Management Team and support wider change initiatives across the business.
The Organisation:
East End Homes has made significant progress in stabilising its operations and strengthening its governance. With the appointment of a highly experienced new CEO and completion of key commitments to the Regulator of Social Housing, the organisation is now focused on long-term sustainability, performance improvement, and resident impact. The recent appointment of an Interim FD has brought further structure and capability to the finance function, and this Financial Controller hire will be a cornerstone of building a modern, resilient, and insight-led finance team.
Person Specification – Essential:
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA).
- Strong technical knowledge of financial and statutory reporting including FRS102 and Housing SORP.
- Demonstrable experience in social housing finance including business planning, management accounting and regulatory compliance.
- Experience of delivering improvements in management reporting, financial controls, and/or business partnering.
- A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of engaging with and challenging senior stakeholders.
- Digitally confident with strong Excel skills and familiarity with financial planning tools (e.g., BRIXX).
- Forward-thinking and inquisitive, with a continuous improvement mindset and strong problem-solving ability.
- Experience of coaching or leading teams and ability to develop others.
This role will be based at East End Homes’ head office in Tower Hamlets, with travel between estate-based local offices as required. The closing date for applications is 6th July with interviews taking place week commencing 21st July (first stage) and final interviews scheduled for week commencing 28th July.
Applications will be reviewed continuously before the closing date. Please apply via our exclusive search partner Robertson Bell.