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The Sentencing Academy, established in 2019, has made significant strides in advocating for effective sentencing practices and enhancing the understanding of sentencing among professionals and the public. We are now looking for a visionary leader to join us as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This pivotal role will oversee the strategic direction of the charity, strengthening future sustainability and marking a new chapter in its mission to promote evidenced-based approaches to sentencing to help reduce re-offending, provide justice to victims and improve public confidence.
About the Role
This key position offers the chance to shape and develop the future of the Sentencing Academy and its commitment to enhancing sentencing practices and research in England and Wales. It is a leadership opportunity that involves executing a strategic plan that supports the charity's longevity. It is a role that not only focuses on organisational growth and influence but also emphasises the importance of operational compliance, financial health, and fostering strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners. The budget for 2026/27 is fully funded but there is a need to significantly widen the organisation’s funding base to ensure its sustainability beyond the current financial year.
About You
We are seeking a passionate, and experienced leader with a proven track record in the non-profit sector to join our team as CEO. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an interest in sentencing and the wider criminal justice system. Your background will include strategic planning, governance, and financial management, with a strong ability to secure funding through grants and partnerships.
You will inspire and lead a diverse team, with expertise to build and maintain strong relationships, and represent our organisation in public forums and the media. As a forward-thinking leader you will demonstrate strong analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
What We Offer
The post is offered on a 0.5 to 0.8 FTE basis (18.75 to 30 hours per week) on a permanent basis. An attractive package is offered alongside flexible hybrid working arrangements. The Sentencing Academy is currently a remote organisation although attendance at regular meetings in London will be essential. The salary for this post is £70,000 pro rata.
If you want to join the charity at this exciting period of its development and have the skills and experience we are looking for then please send us a copy of your CV and supporting statement (no more than two A4 pages) showing how you meet the criteria for this post and what you would bring to this role Closing date is 12th June 2026 at 5pm. Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application. Should you have any queries or questions about this position please contact Jon Bild (see supporting documents for contact details).
About CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.
We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.
Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Finance Assistant to join our team at CoppaFeel!. Contributing to the running of our financial systems and processes, the successful applicant will also be providing financial information to support the fundraising team.
We are looking for an enthusiastic person who wants to develop their career in charity finance, who will support our Director of Finance and Head of Finance and Contracts looking after CF! finances. You will be confident with data entry and working across our fundraising and finance systems to ensure income is coded correctly. This role requires reconciling income from many different fundraising platforms and working with our external financial provider.
You will sit within the CoppaFeel! Finance Team and report to Head of Finance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Income & Reconciliation
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Accurately code and reconcile income from various fundraising platforms (e.g., JustGiving, CAF) in Beacon to Xero
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Tracking income (following current processes) and notify fundraising of certain income
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Raise draft invoices as per request, ensuring correct documentation is uploaded
Accounts Payable & Administration
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Process and check with accuracy for staff expense claims, Direct Debits and supplier invoices through APM.
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Support monthly staff Soldo card submissions, ensuring timely submission of correct receipts
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Conducting checks on large invoices with supplier
Finance Systems & Reporting
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Assist with generating basic financial reports (e.g. aged payables/receivables)
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Support the production of basic reports to budget holders if needed
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Support with administration of updating management accounts
Support & Compliance
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Assist with audit preparation by gathering information and following up on outstanding documentation
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Support the maintenance and adherence of finance policies and procedures
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Provide induction-level finance support and guidance to new staff (e.g. using APM, where finance policies are, expense submission)
General
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Handle finance-related post and filing
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Maintain the Finance inbox; where applicable respond to internal finance queries otherwise pass on to others in Finance team as necessary
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Support with collation of documentation for Gift Aid claims and maintain accurate donor records for Gift Aid
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Contribute to ad hoc finance projects and tasks as required
Skills, Experience, and Qualifications
Essential
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Excellent organisational skills & self-motivated
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Strong organisational and data entry skills with excellent attention to detail
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Good communication skills both written and verbal
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Computer literacy, with strong Excel skills
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Comfortable working with numbers and following financial processes
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1 year previous experience in a similar role
Desirable
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Charity or third sector experience
Application information
Applications will close on Monday 25th May with the aim to commence a shortlisting test as applications come in and interviews week commencing Monday 15th June
CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.
Main benefits, Terms & Conditions
Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off on our Founders birthday, and a day off for your birthday.
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Health Cash Plan; cash back on everyday health expenses, as well as a GP advice line and access to PerkBox.
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Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
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Core working hours of 10am to 4pm
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Flex Friday; every other Friday off, offering the time to recharge and ensuring work life balance, while remaining available in case of emergencies
All annual leave and benefits are pro-rata'd for part time employees.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.
While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.
We want our recruitment process to be inclusive, accessible and fair for everyone. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role will normally be offered an interview. In some high-volume recruitment processes, we may limit interviews to candidates whose applications most closely meet the role requirements.
About Mondo Foundation
Mondo Foundation partners with grassroots leaders in Nepal, North East India and East Africa to deliver community‑led education and livelihoods programmes. We work through established Country Teams who know their communities best and we have been funding these projects since 2004.
We are small, lean, and values‑driven. Our current UK operation includes a part‑time Bid Writer, Volunteer Coordinator and Marketer. We have an active Trustee Board who provide support and governance – but the CEO owns and delivers the strategy.
The role
We are looking for a CEO who will own the strategy, lead the team, and drive growth – not just manage programmes. You will be responsible for:
- Strategy delivery – owning the 3‑year plan, setting direction, and adapting as opportunities arise
- Country Team relationships – weekly check‑ins with Country Managers, identifying needs for current and new projects, and opportunistically exploring new countries
- Financial management – managing the budget, processing payments (UK and FX), and overseeing Xero
- Marketing strategy – utilising social media and website to drive increased followership to the Foundation to drive new donor and volunteer growth
- Bids and fundraising strategy – owning the bid pipeline, working with the Bid Writer, and driving income raised to meet agreed financial year budget
- Volunteer strategy – owning and driving the volunteer programme (recruitment, placement, impact)
- Line management – leading the part‑time UK team (Bid Writer, Volunteer Coordinator, Marketer
What we are looking for
Essential:
- Experience leading a small charity or non‑profit (or a senior role with full P&L responsibility)
- Experience managing remote international teams
- Financial management skills – you are comfortable with Xero, budgeting, and payment processing
- Ability to own and deliver strategy
- Excellent cross‑cultural communication and relationship‑building
- Willingness to travel internationally (expenses paid)
Desirable:
- Lived or professional experience in East Africa or South Asia
- Experience with bid writing and volunteer programme management
- Knowledge of KOBO or similar impact tools
What we offer
- Flexible, home‑based working with a small, committed team and supportive Trustee Board
- Periodic international travel to our projects and programmes
- 30 days annual leave (pro rata) + pension
- The chance to shape the next chapter of a 20+ year old charity
Send your CV and a 1-page cover letter to [email address] explaining:
? Why you want this CEO role
? Your experience owning and delivering strategy in a small organisation
? Your availability for 3 days/week and travel
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Job
Contract: Permanent, full time contract.
Hours: 35 Hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. We are open to flexible working options.
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Location: Hybrid, anchored to Glasgow Carers Trust office 1 day a week. Flexibility to work from other Carers Trust’s offices around the UK when needed.
Carers Trust are looking for our new Senior Fundraising Manager for Scotland, to help us deliver our vision; for unpaid carers to be heard and valued, with access to support, advice and resources to enable them to live fulfilled lives. Carers can't wait, and in this pivotal role you'll lead our income generation strategy in Scotland, helping us secure the financial support we need to deliver big for people across Scotland with caring responsibilities.
Reporting to the Director for Scotland-with support from our UK Fundraising team-you will establish and grow sustainable financial support from a range of sources, including corporate partnerships and trusts.
You will be a confident and passionate communicator able to persuasively share our impact and vision with a diverse range of funders.
Are you passionate about improving the lives of those providing unpaid care in Scotland? Then we want to hear from you!
As the postholder you will:
- Develop a strong understanding of the Scottish funding landscape, proactively identifying and pursuing new strategic opportunities.
- Design and deliver an engaging events programme to cultivate and inspire corporate supporters
- Work closely with UK‑wide fundraising colleagues to unlock cross‑border and national funding opportunities that benefit carers in Scotland
Please download the attached recruitment pack to find out more.
Help shape financial decision-making at one of the UK’s leading universities
King’s is a large, complex and internationally engaged university with ambitious plans for the years ahead. We are looking for an experienced finance leader to join us as Deputy Director of Finance Business Partnering (Operations), playing a key role in strengthening financial performance, decision-making and long-term sustainability across our Professional Services directorates.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact. You will be part of our Financial Strategy, Planning and Performance function, helping King’s maintain the sustainable financial foundation needed to support our education, research and wider contribution to society.
The role
Reporting to the Director of Finance Business Partnering (Operations), you will lead high-quality finance business partnering services across a range of Professional Services areas, including Student Services, IT, Philanthropy and Alumni, Executive portfolios and other directorates.
You will directly line manage a team of Finance Business Partners and their Management Accountant teams, with overall responsibility for a team of around eight people, including three direct reports. You will also play a substantial leadership role across the wider Operations Finance Business Partnering team, supporting a team of around 19 colleagues.
This is a hands-on senior leadership role. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, providing expert advice, constructive challenge, analysis and timely decision support. You will help ensure financial plans are robust, risks and opportunities are understood, and resources are aligned with King’s strategic priorities.
What you will be doing
You will model excellent finance business partnering, using high-quality data and insight to support leaders across King’s Professional Services and Operations directorates. You will help stakeholders understand financial performance, make evidence-based decisions and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, value for money and long-term financial resilience.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Leading the delivery of finance business partnering across multiple Professional Services areas.
- Providing strategic financial advice, scenario modelling and long-term forecasting to support decision-making.
- Leading and supporting annual planning, monthly reporting, quarterly updates and forecasting processes.
- Developing clear, robust reporting and commentary for senior stakeholders, including Executive-level audiences.
- Supporting business cases, complex financial issues and cross-cutting initiatives.
- Ensuring income and expenditure are recorded correctly and that management accounts provide meaningful insight.
- Promoting compliance with financial policies, controls, data protection and secure use of financial information.
- Championing improvements to reporting, tools, dashboards, templates and processes.
- Supporting the Director in leading the Operations Finance Business Partnering team, including culture, priorities, development and ways of working.
- Deputising for the Director when required.
About you
We are looking for a qualified accountant with significant experience of leading financial advice, planning, forecasting and reporting services in a large, complex organisation.
You will bring strong leadership skills, a service-focused approach and the ability to develop high-performing teams. You will be comfortable operating in complex stakeholder environments, managing competing priorities and influencing senior leaders with clarity, confidence and credibility.
You will be someone who can combine technical financial expertise with sound judgement, strong relationship-building skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
You will need to bring
- A professional accountancy qualification.
- Experience of leading financial support, advice or business partnering services relevant to this role.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage and develop professional staff.
- Experience of leading short- and long-term planning, forecasting and reporting processes.
- The ability to deliver change and financial improvement across a finance function and wider organisation.
- Resilience and the ability to manage multiple objectives across teams and complex stakeholder groups.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present clearly to senior stakeholders and committees.
- Strong numeracy and IT skills, including Excel and experience using corporate finance and reporting systems.
A degree-level qualification and experience of working in or with the university sector would be advantageous, but are not essential.
Why join King’s?
This role offers the chance to help shape a step change in finance business partnering at King’s. You will be joining at a time when the team is embedding a refreshed business partnering offer, improving reporting and forecasting tools, strengthening stakeholder support and building financial capability across the organisation.
You will have the opportunity to work on high-profile priorities, influence senior decision-making and contribute to financial sustainability across a university with a powerful mission in education, research and service to society.
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV by 25th May 2026.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Phil Southern at Ivy Rock Partners.
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Senior Finance Manager
Suzy Lamplugh Trust
Location: Hybrid (40% office-based London Vauxhall)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours)
Term: Permanent
Salary: £42,654
Start:: ASAP
As the Suzy Lamplugh Trust approaches its 40th anniversary year, we are entering an exciting period of growth, development and transformation. We are looking for an experienced, proactive and commercially aware Senior Finance Manager to strengthen our finance function and help support the next phase of the organisation’s journey.
About the role
This is a pivotal role within the Trust. You will work closely with senior leadership to provide high-quality management information and financial oversight that supports informed decision-making across the organisation.
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Finance Manager to lead the day-to-day finance operations of the Trust and play a central role in the production of high-quality management information that supports strategic and operational decision-making.
The Trust operates across both charitable and commercial income streams, including consultancy and training services, therefore experience across both charity finance and corporate/commercial finance environments is highly desirable.
This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, whilst improving systems and processes that support both, charity-funded and commercial activity.
The Senior Finance Manager will lead the operational management of the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls, effective reporting and efficient day-to-day financial operations across the organisation.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, HR and Governance, the role has significant responsibility for:
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Management accounts and reporting
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Budgeting and forecasting
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Cashflow oversight
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Audit and compliance
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Payroll oversight
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Financial controls and process improvement
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Commercial and operational financial analysis
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Management of the finance team
Additional information
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This is not a senior leadership role and the successful candidate will report to the Director of Finance, HR and Governance.
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This role is hybrid; however, full-time attendance at our London office will be required during the first three months to support induction and integration into the organisation.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The organisation
I am recruiting for a mission-led organisation with an income of c.£8m, operating across the UK as part of a wider international network. The organisation works within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment and is entering an exciting period of transformation. With an ambitious 10-year strategy in place, there is a clear focus on strengthening financial sustainability, evolving funding models and enhancing digital capability. The organisation also operates with a wholly owned commercial subsidiary, supporting a diversified income base and enabling growth through a range of revenue-generating activities.
The Job
This is a senior leadership role, sitting on the Senior Management Team and playing a key part in delivering long-term strategic objectives. You will lead both the Finance and IT functions (total team of 6 with 2 direct reports), ensuring the organisation is financially robust, operationally effective and supported by modern, secure technology.
- Leading the development and delivery of the long-term financial strategy
- Ensuring strong financial control, governance and risk management
- Overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting and audit processes
- Managing the relationship with the organisation's wholly owned trading subsidiary
- Supporting the development of new and sustainable funding models
- Leading the IT and digital strategy to improve systems, insight and operational efficiency
- Strengthening cyber security and organisational resilience
- Providing clear and insightful financial reporting to senior leadership and the Board
- Building effective relationships across an international network of stakeholders
The person
We are seeking a commercially minded and values-led finance leader who is comfortable operating in a complex and evolving environment.
- A recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Significant experience operating at a senior level within a finance function
- A track record of developing and delivering financial strategy
- Strong technical knowledge across financial control, reporting and compliance
- Experience of working within organisations with diverse income streams
- Understanding of trading subsidiaries and group structures
- Exposure to overseeing IT or digital functions at a strategic level
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at Board level
- A collaborative leadership style and clear communication skills
What's in it for you
- Salary of £80,000 with some flexibility for the right candidate
- Matched pension contribution up to 4%, increasing to 5% after 2 years and 7% after 4 years
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 35 hour working week with flexible working arrangements
- Hybrid working - minimum 1 day per week in the office
- The opportunity to play a key role in shaping strategy and driving change
- A collaborative and purpose driven working environment
Please apply ASAP if you would like to be considered! Interviews are currently being organised.
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Portsmouth Cathedral is a historic and active place of worship and community, serving the City, Diocese and wider public.
As Head of Finance, you will provide strategic financial leadership as part of the Senior Management Team and supporting Chapter to strengthen financial planning, governance and sustainability. You will lead budgeting, forecasting and reporting, oversee compliance and audit, advise on financial risk, performance and sustainability, lead and develop the finance team and improve systems and processes, including potentially establishing a new trading company.
Essentials:
- ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA qualification or similar
- Demonstrable experience in strategic financial leadership, with a track record of leading financial governance, compliance, and team development
- Knowledge of VAT, tax planning, and advanced accounting practices
- Excellent verbal and written communicator
- Excellent analytical and reporting skills, proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite
- Willingness to undertake some basic tasks as part of a small finance team
- Commitment to the highest standards of safeguarding, equal opportunities, and inclusivity
Empathy with the beliefs and values of the Christian Faith and the aims and objectives of the Cathedral.
Benefits:
- Flexible and annualised working arrangements
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus 2 extra days in December and bank holidays + pension and healthcare plan
This role will suit a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise, strategic insight and the ability to operate effectively in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. For this role a basic safeguarding check will be required.
Please see the candidate pack for full details. For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director of Charisma Charity Recruitment.
- Closing date: Wednesday 20th May 2026
- Interviews with Portsmouth Cathedral: 10th or 11th June
- Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by EOD on 28th May prior to shortlist submission on 29th May
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
We are looking for an entrepreneurial leader to relaunch and build the next phase of the UK Democracy Network: a national network that helps organisations working to strengthen democracy across the UK connect, collaborate and coordinate more effectively.
This is a rare opportunity to shape a growing national network. The Network already has strong foundations, sector backing, and three years of core funding secured. The next step is building it into an independent, trusted and influential organisation that helps the democracy sector work together more effectively.
About the Network
The Democracy Network exists to help make collaboration across the democracy sector more effective. It connects organisations, practitioners and professionals across the UK democracy ecosystem, helping to reduce duplication, strengthen relationships, share intelligence, and enable more coordinated collective action.
About the host organisations
The Network is jointly incubated by two organisations with deep roots in UK civic tech, democratic education, and sector-wide network building:
The Politics Project supports young people to use their voice by giving them access to brilliant democratic education. They work with young people, teachers, youth practitioners and politicians to help them learn about, teach and actively participate in democracy. The Politics Project also leads the Democracy Classroom Network, a sister network of over 100 organisations across the democracy, education and youth sectors which support over 3,500 teachers and youth practitioners to engage young people in democracy.
Democracy Club produces the most comprehensive election data in the UK. Established in 2010 and registered as a Community Interest Company in 2015, it runs the national polling station finder Where Do I Vote and candidate lookup service Who Can I Vote For, serving election information to millions of UK voters each year and supplying data to the Electoral Commission. Democracy Club brings a mailing list of 35,000, an active community of 1,200 volunteer contributors collaborating on election information, and strong digital and data expertise to the Network.
Our vision for the Network
Over the last year, we have carried out extensive consultation with members of the UK Democracy Network, the Network’s Steering Group and funders. Through this process, we have developed a new vision for the Network that is designed to reflect and support the diversity of the democracy sector, and the wide range of approaches, perspectives and organisations within it.
Our model is built around a series of smaller thematic, geographic and demographic-based “hubs” within the wider Network. These hubs will create spaces for organisations and individuals working on particular issues, in particular places, or with specific communities to collaborate more effectively, while remaining connected to the wider democracy ecosystem.
Alongside this, the Network will support stronger coordination and information sharing across the sector through activities such as a monthly bulletin, shared events, an annual conference and practical tools and databases that help partners collaborate more effectively.
Importantly, we want to build on and strengthen the excellent work that already exists across the democracy landscape, rather than duplicate it. Over time, we also hope the Network can help incubate and support new hubs and collaborations around emerging issues and opportunities within the democracy sector.
About the role
The Network will be delivered by a small core team: a Network Director (this role), a Network Manager (in post), and a Network Coordinator (to be recruited).
Our medium-term ambition is for the Network to become an independent organisation in its own right. We see this role as central to shaping that transition, with the successful candidate expected to lead the Network into its next phase as an independent organisation over the course of the grant period.
Key responsibilities
The Network Director provides overall leadership of the Network and is responsible for its long-term sustainability and strategic direction.
Specifically:
- Strategic leadership. Set strategic direction for the Network in consultation with members, hosts and the Steering Group / Board.
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Represent the Network. In networking and fundraising events, high-level roundtables and in high-profile relationships with government, funders, media and sector leaders.
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Lead on fundraising. Develop relationships with major funders, alongside Harriet Andrews at The Politics Project, building a diversified, sustainable funding base.
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Oversee the Network's transition to an independent legal structure. Support the establishment of the Board, working with Harriet Andrews and Sym Roe to recruit members with a mix of professional expertise and elected network representatives.
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Build an inclusive, supportive team culture. Line manage the Network Manager and Network Coordinator.
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Oversee monitoring and evaluation. Lead reporting to funders, and support the annual review process with the team and Steering Group / Board.
Person specification
We are looking for a values-driven, experienced, strategic leader. They will have strong people and financial management skills, and the ability to build trusted relationships across the democracy sector. They will be an excellent communicator, comfortable leading through complexity and change, and motivated by a commitment to strengthening UK democracy.
The postholder will be expected to work in-office two days a week and attend regular in-person engagements in London.
Benefits
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33 days’ annual leave pro rata, including Bank Holidays (with three days off between Christmas and New Year).
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4% employer pension contribution.
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2 working days / 15 hours of volunteer leave a year.
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Cycle to Work scheme.
Further information about the role and job specification can be found in the Candidate Recruitment Pack.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The UK democracy sector has historically been less diverse than the country it serves, and we want to help change that, starting with how we recruit. We particularly welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in democracy sector leadership, including people of colour, disabled people and people from working-class backgrounds.
How to apply
Please apply via charity job with the following:
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Your CV (no more than two pages).
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A supporting statement of no more than 500 words, setting out how your experience, skills and knowledge meet the person specification and why you are drawn to this role.
The closing date is 11.30pm, Sunday 14th June 2026.
We will shortlist on the basis of the supporting statement against the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ready to define what “good” looks like and make it real across our services?
Hft has turned a corner. After navigating a period of significant financial and operational challenge, we have delivered a major turnaround, reducing a £17 million deficit, stabilising our workforce, and restoring confidence across every level of the organisation.
Now, with a new and focused Executive Team working closely with our Senior Leadership Teams, clear governance, and a collective understanding of the need to embed sustainable improvement across all areas of the organisation, we are moving from recovery to transformation.
The Opportunity
You will lead the development and delivery of an integrated, organisation-wide approach to quality, safety, safeguarding and great practice. Your focus will be on ensuring people are supported to live safe, meaningful and aspirational lives. This role brings together quality assurance, safeguarding, safety and practice into a clear and consistent approach across a complex, national organisation.
You will drive and oversee quality, safety and governance systems that support them. You will maintain clear oversight of performance, risk and compliance, and provide assurance, insight and challenge to the Executive Team and the Board. You will ensure regulatory compliance, safeguarding, and health and safety systems are robust, responsive, and consistently upheld, but, importantly, rooted in the understanding that all of this is to make sure that the people supported have great lives.
Working closely with operational leaders, you will identify underperformance and support improvement. You will use data, audits, incidents, and feedback to generate insights and drive continuous improvement. You will also help shape a shared understanding of what great practice looks like across services.
If you have senior leadership experience across quality, safety, safeguarding and practice within a learning disability charity or social care provider, we would love to hear from you. Please refer to the candidate brief attachment for full details of the role.
Please note: This role is a Home-based position (travel 3 times per month to Bristol/other locations)
What you will bring to succeed in this role
Essential
- Senior leadership experience across quality, safety, safeguarding and practice within a large learning disability charity or social care provider
- Accountable experience of leading operational health and safety within a multi-site, CQC regulated care environment
- Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
- Experience of providing clear assurance and reporting on health and safety performance, risks and compliance to senior leadership and/or Board
- Communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work across organisational boundaries
- Experience embedding co-production and lived experience into organisational approaches
- Highly developed analytical skills and ability to use data to drive decisions
- Confident in leading change, improvement and cultural development
Selection Process
We will be shortlisting applications on an ongoing basis. If your application is shortlisted, we will invite you to a pre-screening interview with a member of the senior hiring team. If you are successful at this stage, the final assessment process will include a competency-based interview, a presentation, and the opportunity to meet with key stakeholders to get to know the team and Hft.
As part of our recruitment process, we are proud to include the voices of people with learning disabilities. You will meet them throughout the process, and they will play a key role in the final stages of selection. Their perspective shapes how we lead, listen and make decisions at Hft.
We anticipate the following timelines:
- Closing date: 9 June 2026
- Pre-screening interviews: 12, 15 or 16 June 2026
- Final assessment: 30 June 2026
We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to recruiting people from diverse backgrounds and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce helps us better support the people we work with to live their best lives. If there is anything we can do to support you to do your best during the application and selection process, please contact our recruitment team at Hft.
To improve the lives of learning disabled people by providing personalised support that promotes independence, choice, and inclusion.



The Centre for Progressive Change is looking for a Safe Sick Pay Campaign Director that will be part of the newly formed Executive Team. This is an exciting time to be joining the campaign, as we capitalise on our successes so far and plan for our next big policy gain - increasing the rate of Statutory Sick Pay.
This role will be in charge of the Safe Sick Pay campaign including the strategy to see an increase in the rate of Statutory Sick Pay, fundraising to implement the strategy, hiring campaign team members, supporting the team to implement the strategy, holding the key stakeholder relationships, driving the campaign, and delivering parts of the campaign where needed.
As a member of the Executive Team, they will be part of the team responsible for the strategy, structure, team, culture and finances of the organisation.
Responsible to: Executive Director
Location: Office in Sustainable Ventures, Waterloo, London
Salary: £66,000 - £76,000 starting salary based on experience
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Working Rhythm: We work in sprints - working for about 6-7 weeks and then taking time off during the Parliamentary recesses. We offer 40-days of annual leave (including bank holidays).
Closing date and time: Monday 15th June, 9am
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We run campaigns for national policy change on progressive issues.
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Job Title – Senior Delivery / Programme Operations Manager
Reports to – Director
Working Hours – Either full-time (37.5 hours per week) or part-time (minimum 22.5 hours per week / 0.6 of a full-time equivalent). If part-time, hours can be worked across 3 to 5 days depending on preference.
Location – London - Clapham / Hybrid working (minimum 33.3% - 40% of working time in the office depending on hours worked)
About Us
For over 30 years, The Money Charity has been the UK’s Financial Capability charity. We proactively provide education, information, advice and guidance to people of all ages, helping them to manage their money well and increase their Financial Wellbeing.
We believe that being on top of your money as a part of everyday life reduces stress and hardship, helps you achieve your goals and live a happier life as a result, so we empower people from all backgrounds across the UK to build the skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviours to make the most of their money throughout their lives.
We also work to promote Financial Wellbeing in the UK by working with the financial services industry to improve practices and outcomes for their consumers, and influencing policy-makers, media, industry and public attitudes.
We are a small, passionate team with a big reach and an open mind, committed to quality accessibility and inclusiveness. We offer a flexible work environment that values creativity, personal growth and collaboration. For more information about us, please visit our website.
About The Role
We’re looking for a Senior Delivery / Programme Operations Manager who thrives on delivering efficient and pragmatic processes, procedures and systems to support the impactful delivery of our growing suite of Financial Education and Wellbeing Workshops and Programmes. You will help us get stuff done! And deliver important functions and projects yourself.
As we grow the charity, it is ever more crucial that we break down silos and duplication between our two main delivery teams (Children & Young People and Adults). You will lead on reviewing and consolidating the two processes into one for the support functions of the programme delivery teams, initially progressing priority tasks identified for 2026 as part of our recent strategy refresh, and building a pipeline of future continuous improvement projects for 2027 and beyond.
This will be a vital new role bringing order and cohesion to the vital delivery support functions. You will own and champion key programme delivery-related functions in the charity, ensuring that they are fit for purpose and are understood and used throughout the charity. Reporting to one of the Directors, you will play a key role in bridging and where appropriate joining the two teams, whilst respecting and promoting their technical specialisms and differences.
Closing Date – 11:30pm, Monday 25 May 2026
Interviews – 1st round early June (virtually)
Please visit our website for the full job description including the key responsibilities, person specification and application details. Note that we are currently recruiting for two Senior Manager roles, and further information on the other role can be found on our website as well.
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Where Next is a well-established charity supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives. We are looking for a capable and reliable Finance Officer to lead our day-to-day financial operations and support the organisation as we continue to grow.
The Role
This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the smooth running of all core finance functions, including:
- Payroll, pensions, and statutory returns
- Purchase and sales ledger (including varied client income streams)
- Bank reconciliations and cashflow management
- VAT returns (including partial exemption) and Gift Aid
- Monthly management accounts and reporting
You will be the go-to person for finance, working closely with the CEO and senior team to ensure strong financial control and provide clear, practical financial information.
About You
You will:
- Have solid experience in a finance or bookkeeping role
- Be confident managing end-to-end finance processes
- Be highly organised, accurate, and reliable
- Be comfortable working independently and taking ownership
- Ideally have experience with Xero, payroll, and VAT
Experience in the charity sector or working with restricted funding is a bonus, but not essential.
Why Join Where Next?
- Flexible working – part-time or full-time considered
- Hybrid working available
- A varied role with real responsibility
- Opportunity to grow into broader financial and organisational responsibilities
- A supportive, values-driven organisation where your work has real impact
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If you’re looking for a role where you can combine strong finance skills with meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.
We are open to shaping the scope of this role around the successful candidate, depending on experience and working pattern.
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About the Charity:
‘Ending Homelessness, Restoring Lives, and Sharing God’s Love.’
Rooted in Christian compassion, our mission is to ensure that every person in Leeds has access to shelter, support, and dignity - regardless of background - through compassionate care on their journeys out of homelessness.
About Our Employees:
The twin objectives of St George’s Crypt are the relief of hardship and poverty among those living with homelessness, poverty and addiction in the city of Leeds and beyond; and the advancement of the Christian religion for public benefit. Therefore, it is key for the employees and volunteers of the Crypt to be sympathetic to the Christian faith which underpins all our work.
Job Purpose:
To drive, lead and grow our income generation strategy. This senior leadership role has responsibility for developing diverse, sustainable income streams and building strong relationships with supporters, partners, and funders.
To play a key role in shaping the organisation’s future, working closely with the deputy CEO, senior leadership team, and trustees to ensure we have the resources needed to deliver lasting impact.
To increase income from the corporate sector and raise the organisation’s profile within the business community.
Key Job Role Responsibilities and Main Tasks:
Strategy & Leadership
- Improve on and deliver the fundraising strategy aligned with organisational priorities and growth plans.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the fundraising team, fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
- Contribute to organisational strategy as a member of the leadership team.
- Provide regular reporting and insights to the senior leadership team and Board of Trustees.
- Following agreement of budget and discussions with departmental leads, prepare clear objectives for Fundraising.
- Have 3 121s with the team per annum followed by and annual appraisal review.
Income Generation
- Grow and manage income across a range of streams, including:
- Trusts and foundations
- Major donors and high-net-worth individuals
- Corporate partnerships and sponsorships
- Community fundraising and events
- Individual giving and digital fundraising
- Identify and develop new funding opportunities and innovative approaches to income generation, particularly corporate donations and partnerships.
- Oversee budgets, forecasts, and income targets, ensuring financial sustainability.
Corporate Fundraising & Partnerships
- Identify, secure, and grow corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and Charity of the Year relationships.
- Build and manage a portfolio of corporate supporters, ensuring effective stewardship and retention.
- Develop tailored partnership proposals, sponsorship packages, and presentations for corporate audiences.
- Represent the organisation within the local and regional business community, including networking events.
- Drive engagement opportunities including employee fundraising, volunteering, and corporate-led initiatives.
- Oversee and grow existing corporate schemes, including the Angel Scheme.
- Monitor corporate income performance against targets and provide regular reporting.
Relationship Management
- Build and steward strong relationships with funders, donors, corporate partners, and key stakeholders.
- Act as a senior ambassador for the charity, representing the organisation externally at meetings and events.
- Work closely with communications and service teams to ensure compelling, accurate impact storytelling.
Governance & Compliance
- Ensure all fundraising activity is ethical, compliant, and aligned with relevant regulations and best practice
- Manage risk across fundraising activities and ensure robust systems and processes are in place
Person Specification:
Essential requirements:
·Significant experience in a senior fundraising or targeted role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector
·Proven track record of delivering and growing income across multiple streams
·Corporate fundraising experience
·Strong leadership and people-management skills
·Excellent relationship-building and communication abilities
·Strategic thinker with strong financial and analytical skills
·Commitment to the values and mission of tackling homelessness
·Must hold a full, clean driving licence
Desirable:
·Experience working with or reporting to a Board of Trustees or director level equivalent
·Knowledge of homelessness, housing, or social justice issues
·Experience of organisational growth or income diversification
·Relevant professional fundraising qualification
Please see the attached documents for full role details and information regarding the selection process
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Magic Bus is seeking a Global Senior Finance Manager to lead financial management
across each of its Magic Bus Global, UK and Singapore entities (“three Magic Bus
entities”). This is a senior, high-impact role, critical to supporting the organisation’s next
phase of growth and strengthening its global finance function.
Based in the UK and reporting to the Magic Bus UK Board and Executive Director (with
alignment to Magic Bus Global and Singapore leadership), the role operates within an
international development NGO environment. It combines hands-on financial
management with strategic oversight, ensuring strong governance, compliance, and
financial insight across multiple geographies.
The postholder will oversee end-to-end finance operations, manage outsourced
providers (audit, payroll) and play a key role in driving financial sustainability and
performance. In addition, and when the opportunity arises, the postholder will support
the fundraising initiatives of Magic Bus UK and any other Magic Bus entities as
appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership:
- Lead financial management across each of Magic Bus’s Global, UK and
Singapore entities, ensuring consistency, transparency and strong internal
controls.
- Act as the primary finance lead to the Magic Bus UK Board and Executive
Director.
- Strengthen financial policies and processes across all three Magic Bus entities.
- Ensure compliance with UK charity regulations and Companies Act 2006 (as
appropriate) and all relevant international requirements.
- Oversee relationships with external providers (auditors, payroll, finance
partners).
- Maintain a robust financial control environment.
Financial Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Lead the annual budgeting process across three Magic Bus entities,
incorporating input from country teams and the Boards.
- Develop high-quality financial forecasts, scenario modelling, and long-term
financial planning.
- Provide clear insight into financial sustainability, funding gaps, and reserves
strategy.
- Monitor performance against budget and support timely corrective actions, as
required.
Management Reporting and Performance:
- Oversee the production of accurate and timely monthly management accounts
across all three Magic Bus entities.
- Deliver clear variance analysis and actionable insights to support decision-
making.
- Standardise and improve reporting processes across geographies.
- Present financial performance to the Board and senior stakeholders.
Financial Accounting:
- Ensure robust month-end and year-end close processes across entities.
- Maintain oversight of key accounting areas.
- Lead the annual audit process and statutory reporting requirements.
- Oversee submissions to the Charity Commission, Companies House, and
relevant international bodies.
- Support fundraising and operations with donor requirements, including
restricted funding and grant reporting.
Cash Flow, Treasury and Risk Management:
- Oversee cash flow across entities, ensuring adequate liquidity at all times.
- Monitor and optimise reserves in line with organisational policies.
- Oversee payment processes and financial controls.
- Identify financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Strategic Finance and Business Partnering:
- Act as a strategic finance partner to country leads and global leadership.
- Provide financial insight to support growth, expansion and funding strategies.
- Strengthen financial literacy and capability across non-finance teams.
- Drive continuous improvement in systems, processes and data quality.
Candidate Profile
Qualifications and Experience:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA).
- Significant experience in a senior finance role, with end-to-end ownership of
finance operations.
- Strong experience in international development, NGO or grant-funded
environments.
- Experience working across multiple countries and/or legal entities.
- Experience reporting to Boards and senior leadership.
- Proven experience managing audits and external stakeholders.
Technical Skills:
- Strong financial accounting, controls, and compliance expertise.
- Experience with multi-entity consolidation and reporting.
- Advanced budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling skills.
Strong understanding of:
- Restricted funding and donor compliance.
- Grant reporting and funder requirements.
- Cash flow and reserves management.
- Experience with finance systems (e.g. Xero) and advanced Excel and Power
Point.
Leadership and Personal Attributes:
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance audiences.
- High level of integrity, accountability and sound judgement.
- Comfortable operating in a complex, evolving, international environment.
- Proactive, collaborative and solutions-oriented.
- Strong attention to detail with a strategic mindset.
Desirable:
- Experience managing outsourced finance functions or shared service models.
- Strong knowledge of UK charity compliance and governance.
- Exposure to US, Singapore, or other international reporting environments.
- Experience in scaling organisations or strengthening finance functions.
- Passion for international development and social impact.
Why Join Magic Bus UK
This is a unique opportunity to join our organisation at a pivotal moment of growth,
where you can shape strategy and contribute directly to life-changing impact for young
people in India.
We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive working environment. Our
offer includes:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (33 days total), pro-rated for part-time
staff.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
- Private health insurance.
- Employer pension contribution.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Death in service benefit.
- A collaborative, mission-driven team culture.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Magic Bus UK and other entities are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and
equitable organisation where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to contribute
fully. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including all gender
identities, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, nationalities, and religious beliefs (or
none). We particularly encourage applications from individuals and communities that
are underrepresented in the charity sector. We recognise that talent and potential are
not always reflected in traditional career paths. If you feel you meet most of the criteria
but not every requirement, we would still strongly encourage you to apply. We are
committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require
any adjustments at any stage, please let us know; we will be happy to support you. At
Magic Bus UK, we believe that diversity of perspectives strengthens our work and helps
us better serve the young people and communities we support.
Working with India's most marginalised children and young people to build brighter futures on the journey from Childhood to Livelihood.



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