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About Us
We are a pioneering education charity, and one of the leading multi-academy trusts in the country. We have a track record of taking on some of the most challenging schools in London, turning them into places where every young person can access a high-quality education and have opportunities to succeed.
Educating 1 in 41 young people in London, we now have 55 primary and secondary academies transforming the life chances and opportunities of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The Harris Federation has a track record of accomplishment in achieving success through rapid school improvement and has built an unrivalled reputation for running outstanding academies in London.
Our central team comprises a dedicated, driven group of departments working centrally to provide support across the Federation and all of our academies.
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Summary
We are seeking a visionary Director of Digital, Data and Technology to shape the future of education at the Harris Federation.
Taking the lead on a bold, organisation-wide digital vision, you will drive transformation across more than 50 academies, using technology, data and AI to unlock better outcomes for thousands of young people.
This is a high-impact leadership role in which you will influence at the very top: advising senior leaders, delivering large-scale digital transformation, and building a modern, secure and data-driven organisation.
If you are a strategic, forward-thinking digital leader with a passion for innovation and making a real difference, this is your opportunity to create lasting impact at scale.
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Main Areas of Responsibility
The Director of Digital, Data and Technology will lead the strategic direction of digital, data and technology across the Federation, driving innovation, transformation and high-quality service delivery to support education and operational excellence.
Your responsibilities will include:
For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack.
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack.
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Professional Development & Benefits
Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits.
We offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with 2 days from home and 3 days either with the team at our office in East Croydon or visiting one of our academies.
Learn more about on our website.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be partnering with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) to recruit its new Finance Director.
About RADA
For over 120 years, RADA has been at the forefront of dramatic arts training, educating generations of actors, directors, writers, producers and technical artists who have gone on to shape theatre, film and television around the world.
This is an exciting moment to join one of the UK’s most prestigious cultural and educational institutions. As part of its next phase of development, RADA has created this new Finance Director role to strengthen strategic financial leadership, organisational resilience and decision-making across the RADA Group.
About the role
Reporting to the Principal & CEO, the Finance Director will lead the finance function across RADA and RADA Business Ltd.
The role will include:
About you
RADA is seeking an experienced and collaborative finance leader who can combine strategic insight with strong financial control and operational delivery.
You will bring:
How to apply
The recruitment process is being undertaken by Ivy Rock Partners on behalf of RADA.
About the role
This is a senior leader role and will play a key role in delivering financial strategy, having oversight of the charity’s finance function, and working with the Chief Operating Officer to ensure the charity’s long-term financial security. The role requires excellent accountancy skills, as well as previous experience in overseeing a range of finance functions and managing a team. You will oversee the charity’s financial accounts and reporting; bookkeeping and processing; budget and forecasts; and bank accounts. You will manage a full-time Finance Manager, who has two direct reports and a Senior Finance Officer who oversees tutor and staff payroll. You will champion the charity’s values and embody them in interactions with colleagues. You will be willing to learn and have a can-do attitude.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, with significant professional experience across a range of areas within finance. Your work will be accurate, efficient, and transparent, setting the standard within the Finance Team. You will be comfortable working with colleagues across the charity to implement cost controls, and to collect and report on financial data. You will regularly present this data to senior members of staff, including at the quarterly Board of Trustees meetings and the charity’s Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees. You will be an adept project manager, able to coordinate actions, track progress and deliver results, alongside having strong attention to detail and people skills. Candidates for this role should be comfortable working in a busy, efficient and high-performing team.
This is a great opportunity to join The Brilliant Club Team at a time when we are moving into the delivery of our new Backing Brilliance strategy, with a commitment to financial sustainability. Over the course of the Join the Club strategy we had focused on developing new areas of work utilising a planned strategic reserves fund. Despite a challenging external environment, we are now in a position with the support of our fundraising revenue that our programmes have reached an economy of scale for long-term financial sustainability.
We are excited to meet candidates who want to join us on this journey.
About you
The role will best suit someone who
We support less advantaged students to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there.



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Help shape the future of a national charity making a difference across the UK
At Volunteering Matters, we believe stronger communities start with people. Every day, we bring people together through volunteering to reduce loneliness, improve wellbeing and create lasting social change in communities across the UK.
As we deliver an ambitious new five-year strategy, we are looking for an exceptional Director of Financial Assurance with significant senior finance leadership experience to help shape our future sustainability, strengthen financial resilience and provide the strategic insight that enables confident, impactful decision-making.
This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role with genuine influence across a national charity at a pivotal point in its journey.
A strategic leadership role with real impact
This new role is about providing the organisation with a clear, forward-looking financial picture, strengthening financial assurance, improving forecasting and helping ensure long-term sustainability in an increasingly complex funding environment.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board and Finance & Audit Committee, you will play a central role in helping the organisation navigate growth, investment, risk and opportunity.
This role line manages the Finance Manager, ensuring strong operational finance while maintaining clear separation between operational delivery and independent oversight.
Most importantly, you will be excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of a national charity that creates real impact in communities every day. A
Why join Volunteering Matters?
This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a clear social purpose, ambitious plans and a culture built around flexibility, inclusion and collaboration.
We offer:
Flexible home-based working across the UK
A senior leadership role with genuine strategic influence
The chance to shape organisational sustainability and future growth
A supportive and values-led culture
Meaningful work that positively impacts communities across the UK
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by our values:
Empowering | Inclusive | Compassionate | Positive | Straightforward
Disability Confident
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:
Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
Unlimited Annual Leave
Employee Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Cycle to Work Scheme
Season Ticket Loan
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced sick and family leave.
Lifestyle Discount Scheme
We are also open to discussing job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Policy on AI-Generated Applications
Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.
Interested?
Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.
Right to Work in the UK
Please note that while we hold a license to sponsor employees on a skilled worker visa, the number of applications we can make each year is very limited. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria for sponsorship, therefore, you must already have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
We turn local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners across the UK to build stronger communities for all.



The Jesuits in Britain are a Catholic religious order, known not only for their faith tradition but also for their contributions to education, intellectual life, and social justice. Drawing on a tradition that combines scholarship, service, and spiritual reflection, Jesuits in Britain have established schools, universities, retreat centres, and charitable initiatives (including refugee support and action on climate change) that aim to promote learning, ethical leadership, and the common good. Jesuits in Britain are active in a range of charitable programmes, including supporting those experiencing poverty, discrimination or injustice, and caring for the planet.
While rooted in the Catholic tradition, Jesuits in Britain are inclusive and welcoming to people of all faiths and none through both their charitable initiatives and staff. The charity’s workforce reflects a diverse range of beliefs, backgrounds, and perspectives, and it values the contribution of everyone regardless of their religious affiliation.
Reporting into the Finance Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the effective financial management, control, and statutory reporting of the organisation and its associated entities. This is a broad and hands-on role offering exposure to financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, systems oversight, and stakeholder engagement within a values-driven environment. Key responsibilities are as follows:
You will:
Important Information
Ivy Rock Partners are managing the recruitment of this position exclusively on behalf of Jesuits in Britain. For all enquiries, please contact Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for further details.
Group FP&A Manager | £500 per day (Umbrella) | Hybrid | London | 6-months +
For a large international organisation, we are recruiting an Interim Group FP&A Manager who will coordinate and produce consolidated financial plans, budgets, and forecasts. The Group FP&A Manager will contribute to planning activity and data across Finance, working closely with Regional Finance Directors to ensure consistency of all planning and forecasting. This role will report to the Director of Group Planning and Reporting and will lead, manage, and motivate a Financial Planning Analyst. This role is for a minimum of 6-months and could be extended.
Main Duties:
Person Specification:
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
EACS is an established voluntary sector provider of 1:1 low-cost counselling and psychotherapy to people living in Ealing.EACS serves a very diverse local population whose mental health needs often fall outside of NHS talking therapy; or where people may want a different space from the statutory services.We often support people who bring complex histories, needing more in-depth support over a longer period.
The role: Part-time Director
We are recruiting a Director to lead and oversee the strategic, operational, financial, stakeholder and personnel functions of EACS, who would enjoy a hands-on role working with a small part-time staff team, supporting a medium-sized organisation.
The role requires a broad skillset and brings a balance of engaging with internal day-to-day functions; and external collaboration borne out of a thorough grasp of all aspects of service-delivery and the culture of EACS.An understanding of the voluntary sector is important.
The role will bring a particular focus on long-term sustainability, financial resilience and increasing our visibility and reach, while continuing to maintain operational excellence and high-quality, compassionate service-delivery.
You will be joining a hard-working, collaborative staff team that has flourished within a supportive, non-hierarchical structure but where lines of responsibility are clear.
Key components of the role:
Who we are looking for:
Our ideal candidate will have a strong interest and experience working in mental health; and current or previous management experience within the charity sector or other mission-driven organisation.
Those with a background in the commercial sector who would value the opportunity to work within the voluntary sector, and who can demonstrate they have the skillset, qualities, attitude and values which underpin the role are also very welcome to apply.A qualified psychotherapist or counsellor would be highly desirable but is not essential.
If you are a thoughtful, values-led leader and are motivated by the opportunity to lead an organisation where the work is both professional and deeply human, we would love to hear from you.
Location: Routinely office-based at EACS, Montpelier Avenue, W5 2XP with some flexibility
Reports to: Chair of Management Committee
Employment: Permanent
Holiday: EACS office is normally closed for 2 weeks during: Christmas/New Year; Easter; late August/ early September; and May bank holidays. There is some flexibility in these timings. A further 3 weeks per annum can be taken during term time.
Further Information about the Role and the Application process:
Please refer to the candidate pack for full details. If you wish to apply, in the first instance please provide your current CV & supporting statement, outlining why you are interested in applying for the post of Director of EACS at this time; and also outline how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification with reference to your Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Values demonstrated in your working life.
Please address your application to: The Chair of the Management Committee
Affordable, accessible and high-quality psychotherapy for those falling outside of the NHS remit. Emphasis on inclusivity & under-represented groups.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a qualified finance professional looking for a high-impact contract role within an international charity? This is a unique opportunity to join during a pivotal period of growth and transformation, helping integrate UK and US finance operations while ensuring robust financial control, compliance, reporting and governance.
Working closely with the VP of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership while remaining hands-on with financial operations, systems migration, board reporting and statutory compliance. This role would suit someone who thrives in a changing environment and enjoys improving processes, systems and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Skills & Experience
Desirable Skills & Experience
Applications for this role are now under review, and the deadline could well be brought forward if the suitable candidate is found. Therefore, do not delay in submitting your application!
Lumos Foundation works to realise every child’s right to a family by transforming care systems around the world. Our vision is a world in which all children grow up in safe and loving families within supported communities. Lumos is currently recruiting for a Global Financial Controller for a fixed-term period for a maternity cover contract.
Lumos partners with governments, civil society and young people with lived experience to transform care systems globally and advocate for family-based solutions that help children thrive. We ensure that families receive the support they need to stay together or reunite, and that children grow up in family-based settings such as foster or kinship care.
Lumos works with local, national and international partners across Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America to drive systemic and sustainable reform of child care systems. Over the next decade, Lumos aims to help 500,000 children transition from institutional care to family-based care and prevent 10 million children from experiencing family separation.
The Role
The Global Financial Controller is responsible for leading Lumos’ financial control, reporting and compliance framework across the organisation, ensuring strong stewardship, financial integrity and transparency across all entities and jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of Strategic Finance, Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors and external auditors, while leading and developing a high-performing global finance team. The role will also deputise for the Director of Strategic Finance where required.
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Profile
Essential Qualifications & Experience
Desirable Experience
Recruitment Process
Benefits
Ivy Rock Partners is working exclusively with Lumos on the appointment of this role. For further information, please get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith or Jake Morrow for further details.
Safeguarding & Equality Statement
Lumos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and associates to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to appropriate screening and references.
Lumos is also committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Job title: The Social Change Nest Financial Controller (Client Funds)
Role Purpose:
This role sits at the heart of our financial controls at the Social Change Nest and combines cash management oversight, payment operations and financial compliance. However, this is not a traditional Financial Controller position. You will work with the team to ensure robust financial controls, accurate reconciliations, secure payment processes and transparent reporting for our diverse portfolio of social impact clients. You will also be a key driver of operational improvement, identifying better ways of working as we scale.
About the Social Change Nest
The Social Change Nest (SCN) is a fiscal hosting organisation that removes the financial and administrative barriers preventing grassroots groups and informal movements from accessing funding. Since 2021, we have supported 700+ groups across the UK and internationally, helping them access over £50 million in funding for causes ranging from climate and housing to racial justice and social wellbeing. We also work closely with funders, providing Grant Distribution and Fund Management services, enabling us to support social action with confidence and transparency. We are at the forefront of fiscal hosting in the UK!
We’re a growing business operating at pace. We’ve established a lot – but as we grow, we’re still working some things out. The right person will thrive in this environment and relish building out a future-facing finance function. You’ll enjoy problem-solving, feel comfortable handling multiple priorities at once, and seek collaborative solutions. You’ll be adaptable, able to shift focus quickly when things change, and ensure strong communication across the team and with clients to keep everything aligned.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Payment Processes & Systems Management
●Own and optimise the end-to-end payment infrastructure (banking platforms, expense management tools, Open Collective platform and accounting system integrations)
●Design, implement and monitor robust internal controls to prevent fraud, errors or unauthorised disbursements
●Streamline high-volume payment workflows while maintaining strict adherence to SCN policies
2. Bank Reconciliations & Treasury
●Ensure all client bank accounts are reconciled accurately and daily
●Investigate and resolve any variances between bank statements and the internal ledger immediately
●Track client cash positions to ensure sufficient liquidity for planned social project disbursements
3. Financial Reporting & Compliance
●Produce clear, concise financial reports for clients detailing fund movements and remaining balances
●Act as the lead contact for external audits regarding client cash and payment controls. Support the preparation of year end accounts and SCN’s external Audit as it interfaces with Client funds.
●Ensure all cash management and payment processes comply with UK Anti-Money Laundering supervision and relevant HMRC requirements
4. Operational Innovation & Client Service
●Proactively research and implement new financial technologies to enhance speed, security and transparency of client services
●Continuously evaluate existing workflows to eliminate bottlenecks and improve the client experience
●Lead the roll-out of new financial tools or system upgrades, ensuring smooth transition for internal teams and external partners
5. Leadership & Collaboration
●Line manage 1–2 members of the finance team, providing mentorship and support
●Being the point of escalation for the Finance and Delivery teams on more complex finance queries and dealing directly with our clients for financial solutions
●Contribute to finance team planning and lead on delivery of key projects
●Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across the organisation
Skills and Experience:
Essential
-managing multi-currency transactions, FX impacts and global banking corridors
-oversight of restricted funds, ensuring disbursements align with specific grant conditions and reporting requirements
-implementing AML and KYC protocols and ensuring rigorous due diligence on all fund movements
Desirable
Location: London/Hybrid preferred – 2-3 days /week in the office
Reporting To: Finance Director
Contract: Full time, Permanent (flexible working considered)
Salary: £58,000-£60,000
Date Closes: Thursday 11th June
Right to Work in the UK required, no sponsorship available.
Join Kingston Hospital as our new Director to lead a well-established NHS charity and drive forward both fundraising income and impact for Kingston & Richmond NHS Foundation Trust.
Applications close at 9 a.m. Friday 26th June.
Who we are
Kingston Hospital Charity is the dedicated charity for Kingston & Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. Working closely with clinicians and teams across Kingston Hospital and local community services, we raise and steward charitable funds to enhance care and the experience of patients and their loved ones—above and beyond what NHS funding alone can provide. Our support helps create welcoming, healing environments, invest in innovation and technology, and strengthen staff wellbeing and development so that exceptional care can be delivered every day. Relaunched in 2017, the charity brings together grateful patients and families, community groups, businesses, trusts and philanthropists who want to make a tangible difference for local healthcare.
About the role
The Charity Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for Kingston Hospital Charity. Reporting to the Board, the postholder will lead the charity’s growth, profile and impact, ensuring charitable income is maximised to enhance patient care, staff wellbeing and innovation beyond core NHS funding. There is a real focus on securing major gifts to successfully deliver trust strategic priorities and other funding opportunities as well as expanding the charities’ reach and impact.
Key responsibilities include:
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a senior fundraising leader to lead a small but ambitious charity team and drive income growth. You will need:
This role offers a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of a well-established NHS charity and make a tangible difference to local health services.
Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Friday 26th June.
For further information about the role and to register your interest, please visit the Peridot Partners page and contact our advising consultants.
We work to improve the quality of care and experience of everyone who comes to Kingston Hospital or uses the services it provides across the community
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
The Senior FP&A Manager – Digital will play a central role in shaping the financial future of the National Theatre’s growing digital portfolio, including NT Live, NT at Home and NT Collection. Reporting to the Deputy Finance Director, this role sits at the intersection of finance and innovation, partnering closely with the Chief Digital Officer, Director of Digital and their teams to support bold, audience-focused ambitions with clear, insightful financial thinking that enhance the National’s mission to create, share and sustain world-class theatre for as broad an audience as possible.
This role will bring together commercial awareness, analytical rigour and creative curiosity to help scale digital platforms in a sustainable and impactful way. From building forward-looking models to supporting investment decisions, the post holder will help translate artistic and strategic vision into robust financial plans, with a clear focus on value for money.
The role brings together forward-looking financial modelling and analysis with oversight of core financial processes. It will lead on forecasting and scenario planning for digital activity, while also managing the team responsible for delivering management accounts, detailed forecasting and budgeting, royalties and film tax reliefs—ensuring timeliness, transparency and accountability in a complex operating environment.
The successful candidates will have the following:
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 15th June 2026 at 12 noon
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Financial Operations
London | Hybrid Working
1 Year FTC
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced finance leader to join a highly respected higher education institution at a pivotal time in its development.
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, this role will lead a large Financial Operations function, overseeing accounts payable, income and receivables, and finance systems teams. Managing a team of approximately 15 staff, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of efficient, customer-focused financial services, while driving continuous improvement across systems, processes and controls.
Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, you will be responsible for the effective management of income collection, supplier payments, cashflow and working capital, alongside maintaining a robust internal control environment. You will also lead the ongoing development of financial systems and support the wider finance leadership team in delivering strategic change initiatives.
The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant (CCAB) with significant experience leading financial operations within a complex organisation. You will have a strong background in transaction processing, financial controls, systems development and team leadership, alongside a proven track record of driving change and improving service delivery. Experience of ERP systems is essential, while exposure to the higher education sector would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative and forward-thinking finance professional looking to make a significant impact within a values-led organisation known for innovation, creativity and academic excellence.
To find out more, please get in touch with Rosemary Pini from Allen Lane for a confidential discussion.
The Wesley Hotel is a progressive hospitality brand based in the London Borough of Camden. Known for our commitment to sustainability and community, we leverage both ethical practices and innovative technology to enhance guest experiences. As a social enterprise, our profits support charitable activities, reinforcing our mission to provide meaningful hospitality services. The Methodist Church of Britain is the owner of The Wesley Hotel in Euston and Camden.
The Vacancy
We are seeking two exceptional individuals to join our Board as a Non-Executive Directors (NED) and help guide the organisation’s strategic direction. The successful candidate must meet the statutory duties outlined in the Companies Act 2006, including acting within the company’s powers, promoting its success, exercising independent judgement, and upholding the highest standards of care, skill, and integrity.
Board Directors must avoid conflicts of interest, declare relevant interests, and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
If you are committed to strong governance and ethical leadership, we welcome your application. Additional information on directors’ duties is available from Companies House.
Key Responsibilities
Non-Executive Directors are expected to contribute across the following areas:
Director are expected to contribute to smaller working groups comprising both Board members and senior executives.
Values and Ethos
While the company is owned by the Methodist Church, Non-Executive Directors are not required to be members of the Church. However, candidates with suitable experience and who are in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the Methodist Church are encouraged to apply, including first-time NED applicants.
Please note that while The Wesley manages the formal recruitment process, the final appointment decision rests with the Methodist Church in Britain.
Any appointment will be subject to approval by the Trustees of the Methodist Church, who act as the Company’s shareholder.
About You
We are seeking two candidates with senior-level experience and strong governance capability. While a range of professional backgrounds will be considered, we are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in finance, IT/cyber security, legal, HR, risk, property, or communications. Experience within the hospitality sector is highly desirable. Above all, candidates must demonstrate the ability to operate effectively as Non-Executive Directors, providing independent judgement, strategic insight, and constructive challenge.
Successful candidates will be able to provide independent oversight, constructive challenge, and strategic guidance to the Board, ensuring the long-term success, sustainability, and effective governance of the company. The Non-Executive Director will contribute to Board decision-making, uphold high standards of corporate governance, and support the Executive Team in delivering agreed objectives.
Remuneration
Non-Executive Directors receive a monthly fee based on an estimated commitment of 24 days per annum, remunerated at a rate of £375 per day. Reasonable, pre-approved expenses incurred in the course of fulfilling the role will also be reimbursed.
Informal Enquiries
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Pragya Pant, Head of HR & People Development at Direct:+44 (0)207 691 8554 and email the HR department.
Closing date : Friday, 12 June 2026 (updated)
Shortlisting date: by 21 August 2026
Interviews date: September and October 2026 (Dates TBC)
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received.
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.