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Through the appointment of a Strategic Programme Director (SPD), we have been given an opportunity to bring a step change in our mission and ministry across the Diocese of Coventry. With a history of innovative missional practice and a dedicated team of lay and ordained leaders across our diverse geographical area (Warwickshire, Coventry and part of Solihull), we are looking to appoint a strategic thinker who is solutions focused with experience in bringing impactful change. The SPD will join us at an exciting time in the strategic development of the Diocese of Coventry as our new diocesan bishop takes up her responsibilities with a vision to see all churches flourish. A highly consultative approach will be needed as we look ahead to the beginning of this new season.
The Strategic Programme Director will be responsible for contributing to and supporting the Bishop’s Senior Staff Team and key lay and ordained leaders in the delivery of the diocesan strategy. The role will ensure that the programmes, projects and workstreams within the plan are delivered on time, within scope and budget. The Programme Director will provide oversight of the strategic plan from inception of ideas through implementation to delivery of projects. Working collaboratively across the Diocese, the role will also ensure that key outcomes are well-defined, appropriately prioritised, delivered to plan and within budget. The role will include shaping and scoping the request for partnership/external funding.
Programme Development & Planning
- In the first year: To prioritise the clear articulation of a diocesan wide vision and direction of travel through working closely with the Bishop and the Bishop’s Senior Staff Team building on the work achieved in recent years.
- Work with key stakeholders to develop strategic initiatives aligned with the diocesan vision and strategy
- Ensure strategic proposals have clarity and viability
- Ensure effective communication with clarity, consistency and transparency
- Work with senior leaders to prioritise outline proposals
- Work with senior leaders to develop change proposals including detailed outcomes and the process by which those outcomes will be achieved
- Regularly assess the viability of development proposals
- Work with partnership funding bodies, including the C of E Vision and Strategy Team, to submit funding proposals and assure the quality of applications for any partnership funding
- Represent the Diocese in discussions with partnership funders
- Work with senior leaders to make the best use of central resources to support change
Programme Management
- Facilitate the launch of partnership-funded strategic projects, ensuring they are appropriately planned, resourced, measured and managed.
- Establish appropriate programme governance, including risk management, change management, regular reporting, and budget management
- Work with the communications team to ensure consistent and effective messaging
- Establish review and support processes to ensure projects are delivered successfully
- Ensure intervention processes are developed to pause, or if necessary, terminate projects that have demonstrated they will not deliver
- Capture and publish lessons learned, and support research studies
- Build consistent protocols for all significant strategic development initiatives
- Track progress against a detailed project plan, deliverables, outcomes and measures
- Manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs, escalating to BSIG as required
- Provide support for operational aspects of projects in liaison with diocesan colleagues
- Ensure project leads/managers regularly complete a quality project highlight report
- Address project issues and risks, escalating to BSST accordingly
- Report project status to BSST on a regular basis
- Oversee production of all necessary annual reports for the Strategic Investment Board
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Development Manager
Are you a passionate and skilled land and property professional with a heart for serving older Christians? We are seeking a Development Manager to play a key role in expanding and strengthening our mission to provide compassionate, faith-based care. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of our residents while working alongside a dedicated and motivated team.
We are looking for a Development Manager who will be instrumental in driving our vision forward, identifying new land and acquisition opportunities, and ensuring the highest standards of development and innovation.
As a Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading on strategic development projects, forging key partnerships, and ensuring our growth and renewal programme moves forward in alignment with our mission.
If you are a dynamic and experienced land and property professional with a strong background in acquisitions, planning, project management, and a heart for Christian service, we invite you to apply now.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage strategic development projects from inception to completion.
- Identify and develop new opportunities for growth and expansion.
- Work collaboratively with key stakeholders .
- Manage budgets effectively and ensure financial sustainability of development initiatives.
- Prepare reports and provide updates to senior management and trustees.
Skills/Experience:
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.
- Proven experience in land acquisition, development project management, or a similar role.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong financial acumen and experience in managing development budgets.
- A proactive and innovative approach .
- IT proficient, including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).)
Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
Benefits:
- Salary: £54,000 per annum
- Remote working
- 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays
- On-going training and support
- Team events
- Pension scheme
- Care Friends referral
- Medicash
- Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
- Long-standing service rewards
- Birthday rewards
— What our staff say about us: “It is a friendly and welcoming place to work.” —
We are committed to having a diverse leadership team and encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented at the senior management level.
Closing date: 23rd May 2025 – However, this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications are received, so please apply as soon as possible if interested.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
In this exciting new role, we are looking for a passionate and ambitious HR Manager to join our team and help us to enhance our team’s performance and wellbeing, our values-led culture, and further enhance our diversity and inclusion.
In this stand-alone role, you will work with the Director of Finance & Operations (DFO) to oversee all aspects of HR practices and processes. You will ensure compliance with employment law, and that all our HR policies, processes, and systems are up to date, simple and well-understood.
You will lead the day-to-day HR function providing support to staff across all areas of HR. This will include managing all our HR systems, providing expert advice and guidance to staff, and overseeing each employee's journey from induction to exit.
You will implement talent retention strategies and ensure Switchback is a fulfilling place to work with a real sense of belonging in the team.
Oversee all recruitment processes focusing on supporting applicants and staff to have the best experience.
You will be passionate about the idea of helping others to be their best and putting in place systems and processes to make that possible. You will be excited about making significant contributions to developing our HR practice and processes.
Above all, you’ll be passionate about Switchback’s purpose and values, and keen to join an organisation that wants to support young men make real, lasting change through front-line work and big ambitions to transform the system.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
£48,600 - £57,200 per year
Fixed term (6 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office
What the job involves
We’re looking for a Senior People Partner to join our busy and supportive People and Culture team. In this role, you’ll work closely with leaders and managers across the charity, offering expert guidance on recruitment, reward, and employee relations—all while championing our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.
You’ll oversee our approach to talent attraction, ensuring every stage of the recruitment journey is inclusive, efficient and engaging. From managing senior-level hiring to partnering with executive search firms, you’ll play a central role in bringing great people into the charity. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Learning and Development, and Volunteering to shape and deliver a recruitment strategy that removes barriers for marginalised groups—particularly Black men—and improves representation across the charity.
You’ll manage and support our Recruitment Advisor, working together to continuously refine our recruitment tools, processes, and practices in line with our broader people strategy. In addition, you’ll coordinate the delivery of a fair, transparent, and financially sustainable reward framework that aligns with our organisational goals and supports our ambitions around equity and inclusion.
Beyond recruitment and reward, you’ll act as a trusted partner to senior leaders and managers, offering practical coaching and advice on complex employee relations issues and people management matters. You’ll help ensure a consistent, compassionate approach across the charity, and build managers’ confidence to inspire inclusive, high-performing teams.
You’ll thrive in a fast-paced and people-focused environment, building trusted relationships with leaders, managers and colleagues across the charity. Your ability to navigate complex situations and offer practical, values-driven solutions will be key to your success.
What we want from you
We’re looking for a Senior People Partner who will bring solid experience in HR and recruitment—whether through a CIPD or REC Level 4/5 qualification or equivalent hands-on experience. You’re passionate about people, motivated to make a difference, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
You’ll have in-depth knowledge of current employment legislation and best practice and experienced in building effective relationships with senior leaders, managers and employees, you’ll be skilled at managing complex employee relations cases. You’ll know how to approach people matters with fairness, care, and good judgement and is able to respond constructively to complex situations, supporting fair and balanced outcomes.
You’re someone who builds strong relationships quickly. Whether you’re coaching a manager, advising senior leaders, or supporting a colleague through change, you’re a trusted, approachable presence who communicates clearly and with integrity. Ideally, you’ll also have experience as a line manager.
You’ll have experience supporting recruitment from end to end and analysing recruitment data to spot trends and drive improvements. You’ll also have a good understanding of pay and reward, and how to make sure these approaches are fair, sustainable and aligned with an organisation’s goals.
Most of all, you care deeply about building inclusive, values-led workplaces where everyone feels supported to do their best work and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.
Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.
Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Ally Ship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identity as an Ally.
We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.
Ways of working
Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.
Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.
The closing date is Monday 5th May 2025. Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.
Interviews: Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews arranged on a rolling basis. We’re aiming to hold interviews on Thursday 8th May and Thursday 12th May 2025 — early applications are very welcome!
Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.
Our client are an independent charity based in East Lancashire and member of a national network. They provide free, confidential and impartial advice to everyone to help solve their problems and improve their lives – from consumer issues to problems at work and from benefit applications to debt relief and homelessness.
The charity's goal is to give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.
Chief Executive Officer
£60-65,000 per annum
Hybrid with a minimum of 3 days in the office
East Lancashire based in one of the 4 offices: Pendle, Rossendale, Burnley or Hyndburn
Our client are an ambitious charity providing essential services within their community, and this is an exciting time to join the organisation as their new Chief Executive. The scope of their work and demand for their services has grown considerably, answering the needs they have seen within their community.
After recently merging local branches, the new CEO will play a vital role in supporting staff and shaping the future, providing vision and strategic direction for the charity.
Working closely with the Board, you’ll be leading the development of the charity's services in line with need whilst also increasing their profile, acting as an ambassador for the organisation and cultivating positive relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure the profile and impact of the charity and its services. Effectively engaging staff, volunteers and external stakeholders, while continuing to secure new funding streams will be key to your success. You will be a natural advocate and champion for equality, diversity and inclusion for our clients, staff and volunteers.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Proven senior leadership experience and a passion for leading and enabling teams to thrive and develop.
- Experience of running and improving high-quality, value and volume client-facing services at a senior level in a multi-stakeholder environment.
- Excellent financial and business acumen with a track record of successful business development, income generation and income diversification.
- Comprehensive strategic business planning experience and ability to deliver on key targets both strategically and operationally.
- Strong relationship-building, networking and influencing of external stakeholders.
If you have the ability, drive and experience to manage this highly valued organisation, and have the strategic leadership skills to take it to the next stage, we would love to hear from you.
Our client values diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination wherever they see it. They are committed to diversifying the background of our workforce and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
For further information, please view the Application Pack below. To apply for this role, please click 'Redirect to Recruiter'.
Deadline for applications: 4th May
Preliminary Interview with Prospectus: w/c 12th May
Panel Interviews with the Charity: 1st stage – Thursday 29th May
These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.
About the role
As Head of Communications and Marketing you will lead the communications team to deliver a high-impact strategy to promote the work of the Foundation. You will manage the continuous evolution of the Foundation’s profile and brand, coordinating and delivering compelling content for a range of audiences across all channels. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to align the Foundation’s goals to the work of the team to support the delivery of our mission to empower women to start, grow and sustain successful businesses. For full information on this role, please download the job pack.
What the Foundation can offer you
A fantastic package of 28 days of annual leave (which includes three that must be taken during the festive break).
An organisation that values you. As a smaller organisation, we value everyone’s individual perspective and voice and all team members are able to contribute to our strategic planning.
Professional development, with career growth built into each staff member’s annual plan and a wide range of skills-building and learning opportunities provided. Each staff member has an annual £1,000 training budget.
A positive, supportive and collaborative culture and leadership style. We encourage teamwork and open and honest communication, while maintaining a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where everyone can thrive.
A focus on personal wellbeing and happiness, with regular team-building activities and line manager meetings that as well as your personal wellbeing.
About the Foundation
The Cherie Blair Foundation for Women exists to create a future where women everywhere enjoy equal economic opportunities so they can thrive. Together with partners around the world, we work with women in low and middle income countries so they can start, sustain and grow successful enterprises. We collaborate to create fairer business environments so women are not constrained by gendered barriers and can reach their potential on their terms.
Since 2008, our training and mentoring services have supported 300,000 women to build successful micro, small and medium enterprises in over 100 countries. By blending insights from research, strong partnerships and pioneering technology we open doors for women entrepreneurs to skills, confidence, networks, finance and markets. We press for change to stop millions of women being held back from having the choice and opportunity to thrive.
We work with partners to eliminate barriers to entrepreneurship for women, enabling global economic gender justice.





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an experienced full time Statutory Fundraiser with a strong track record of generating income and managing multi-year grants from Statutory funders and Trusts.
The ideal candidate will have experience of translating complex information into inspiring written narratives and compelling cases for support through written proposals. Experience in multi-year Government and National Lottery funding and grant management is essential.
This is a great time to join the team as we start on a new future strategy at Guide Dogs. The role is hybrid with opportunities to travel and collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders and offers a great salary and benefits package. Minimum one day a week in the office, based close to one of our Guide Dogs offices, ideally in Leamington Spa or Reading.
Why Guide Dogs?
By joining our team, you’ll become part of a charity that transforms lives. You’ll help amplify our mission and work alongside a group of passionate, dedicated professionals. We offer a supportive work environment where your expertise can truly make a difference.
No two people with sight loss are the same, and none of our people are either. So, we are proud to offer a range of person-centred benefits that can support each member of staff in ways that really mean something to them – and show them how much they mean to us. We offer a flexible benefits package, discounts and cashback scheme, a generous holiday allowance and matched contributory pension scheme to care for our people.
For the complete list of essential and desirable criteria please view the job description attached to this advert.
The Statutory and Trusts Marketing Officer is known at The Guide Dogs as Statutory Grants and Trusts Officer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about using data to drive change and make a difference?
We’re on the lookout for a strong communicator and dynamic problem-solver who will lead how we collect, manage and report on data to drive our vision and strategic mission.
As our Impact Data and Reporting Lead, you will deliver our data strategy and lead on data infrastructure transformation and visualisation. You’ll play a key role strategic role in the organisation to ensure that we have access to relevant and accessible data that drives evidence-led decision making. You’ll bring top-notch communication and relationship building skills to this role as well as a strong understanding of collecting, analysing and using data.
If you are driven by a sense of purpose, excited to shape the future of an ambitious organisation, and eager to contribute a thriving team, we would love to hear from you.
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Registered Care Manager
Are you an experienced leader in residential care?
Do you thrive in a compassionate, faith-driven environment?
Ready to lead a dedicated team towards excellent care? Join us at Cumbria Emmaus House!
We’re searching for a proactive and dedicated Registered Care Manager to lead our committed care and hospitality team at Emmaus House, a warm and welcoming 26-bed Christian residential care home located in the scenic town of Whitehaven, Cumbria.
This role is more than just a job – it’s a calling. We seek a manager who aligns with our evangelical Christian ethos to continue our tradition of faith-led care for our residents. Find out more about how we care for our residents here: https://youtu.be/Po6md7pq7nI
As part of Pilgrims’ Friend Society, we are driven by a mission to serve and enrich the lives of older people through person-centred care within a nurturing Christian community.
Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours:" https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w
What You’ll Do:
- Ensure high-quality care in line with our policies and Christian values;
- Lead and manage the care and hospitality teams ensuring they are well-trained and motivated;
- Oversee the development and implementation of care plans
- Responsible for the home’s budget, in conjunction with the Head Office Finance Team. This includes local purchasing etc within budget limits;
- Manage complaints from residents, relatives and staff in accordance with Society policy;
- Engage with local support groups to maximise voluntary help and spiritual support available;;
- Uphold the Christian ethos of the home through leadership and example.
What You’ll Bring:
- Management experience in a residential care home or similar setting;
- Qualification in Health & Social Care (Level 3 or above);
- Strong leadership and people management skills;
- A passion for person-centred care and working with older people;
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities;
- IT proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook);
- Ability to manage workload and remain calm under pressure.
Hours:
Full-time, 40 hours per week, with occasional weekend, bank holiday, and on-call cover as required.
Why Join Us?
- Salary: £47,000 to £50,000 per annum
- 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays
- Training & development
- Ongoing support from management
- Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme
- Care Friends referral
- Long-standing service rewards
- Birthday rewards
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
Apply today to make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents in a role filled with purpose and fulfilment. Emmaus House is waiting for you!
Please note: This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by an evangelical Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).
We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are under-represented on our senior management team at present.
Financial Accountant
(HEO)
£35,175 - £39,480 (National)
plus an Accountancy Allowance of £5,000 pa (Fully Qualified) or £2,500 (Part Qualified)
The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 50% of the government’s office estate. We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. We are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.
Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading ground-breaking programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern and cost-effective real estate service solutions.
Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged, and we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces.
Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.
The responsibilities of the Financial Accountant will include:
- Support the production of the GPA Annual Report and Accounts including provision of consolidation returns for Cabinet Office departmental accounts and Whole of Government Accounts
- Maintain and analyse accurate accounting records including preparation and monitoring of Statement of Financial Position reconciliations and accrual and other journals
- Monitor the effectiveness of key controls including those operated by outsourced service providers
- Prepare tax returns to deadlines including monthly VAT return and Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns
- Support the delivery of internal and external audits including provision of fully supporting and signposted evidence, monitoring of requests and responding to auditors in a timely way
- Support continuous process efficiencies and improvements across the function
- Build relationships with key staff across Finance and the business in order to maintain effectiveness and relevance during change
Key Skills & Experience
- Good experience of financial accounting, ideally within a public sector context
- Good knowledge and experience of VAT
- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret significant amounts of financial data
- Ability to seek out new information and self-develop
- Experience of using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
- Proficient using Microsoft Excel
For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Emma Fuller at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.
The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.
The Football Foundation are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Financial Planning & Analysis Manager. The Football Foundation are the Premier League, The FA and the Governments charity that helps communities improve their local football and sport facilities through grants.
This newly created Financial Planning & Analysis Manager will be responsible for providing key insights to support strategic decision-making, ensuring financial performance aligns with business objectives, and embedding a culture of finance business partnering across the Football Foundation (the charity) and the Premier League Stadium Fund (PLSF). Additionally, the role will oversee strategic financial planning, forecasting, and analysis activities across the organisation.
The role:
- Lead and consolidate business partnering in the organisation, ensuring close collaboration with management group, department heads, and other key stakeholders to gather insights and ensure alignment on KPI’s and objectives.
- Lead the preparation and execution of the Foundation’s long-term strategic financial plans and annual budgeting processes in an effective and timely manner.
- Responsible for monitoring and providing the relevant financial information form the various funding agreements with partners.
- Accountable for overseeing the production of the monthly ’performance packs’ and associated information – highlighting key trends, issues, and opportunities as appropriate.
- Foster collaboration across departments to streamline data gathering, analysis, and planning processes.
- Continually look for ways to simplify and standardise the management accounting and budgeting processes, automating as much as possible and avoiding the need to produce “off system” analyses.
- Provide supportive line management and guidance to the Business Partner, ensuring their ongoing development, performance, and alignment with departmental goals. This includes holding regular one-to-one meetings, offering clear guidance, open and constructive feedback, and upholding the Foundation’s Personal Development Review process.
The organisation:
Since 2000, The Football Foundation has been privileged to make a truly transformative difference to grassroots sport across the country. As a result of funding partners investment, every day they see the incredible impact of the game on physical fitness, mental wellbeing, bringing communities together and the local economy. With the investment from their funding partners the Premier League, The FA and the Government, they are making a big impact. They're helping to transform communities and the lives of individuals through delivering outstanding grassroots sport facilities.
Essential criteria:
- Professional accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or at finalist stage.
- Expertise in financial modelling, forecasting and analysis with confidence in managing large datasets and deriving actionable insights.
- Strong presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, accessible formats tailored to varied audiences.
- Experienced in developing financial policies, guiding users with clear and practical processes to enhance financial governance.
- Proven capability in finance business partnering, with knowledge of embedding its principles across an organisation to align financial insights with strategic goals.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and resolve technical issues independently, ensuring efficient outcomes.
- Strong proficiency in extracting and analysing complex financial data, uncovering trends and correlations to support informed decision-making.
- Strong organisational abilities, adept at managing competing priorities within a broad remit, and responding flexibly to changing requirements to ensure seamless operations.
The position will be based at The Football Foundation’s head office at Wembley Stadium and requires 2 visits per week to the office, dependent on business need, in addition to attending two-day all team meet ups each quarter. The closing date for applications is 5th May with first stage interviews taking place on the 15th May.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date, so please submit your application to our exclusive search agent, Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!
Do you have strong administrative skills and want to make a real difference?
At Guide Dogs, we believe that every person with sight loss should be able to live the life they choose. As a Legacy Case Administrator, you will play a crucial role in helping us make that a reality by ensuring the smooth and accurate administration of legacies. By using your skills, you will contribute to one of our most significant income sources, allowing us to continue providing life-changing services.
You’ll play a key role in managing estates left by supporters, handling a caseload of legacies with professionalism and empathy, especially when engaging with bereaved families and next of kin. Your attention to detail will ensure all correspondence and legacy receipts are accurately recorded and efficiently tracked using legacy case management software. You’ll also manage the Legacy Case Team inbox, supporting case handlers by allocating new cases in line with policy. You'll continue to expand your knowledge, staying up to date with changes in probate, legislation, and best practices to contribute to the ongoing success of the Legacy team.
No two people with sight loss are the same, and none of our people are either. So, we are proud to offer a range of person-centred benefits that can support each member of staff in ways that really mean something to them – and show them how much they mean to us. We offer a flexible benefits package, discounts and cashback scheme, a generous holiday allowance and matched contributory pension scheme to care for our people.
This role will be based on site at our Reading Hub in Burghfield, working closely with the Legacy Team. You’ll be working 35 hours per week, worked 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
How to apply
Further details on the full role are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit an online application form via this page.
If you require any accessibility support to apply, our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help.
As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. You will also be asked to complete a few job-specific questions as part of this application process, so please be prepared to write your answers to these questions.
If you want to know more about the teams who work at Guide Dogs, you can find it on our Careers Page
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are proud, whenever possible, to offer an interview to all candidates that meet our selection criteria, and who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident interview commitment. For more details, visit our careers site.
If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.
Safeguarding
Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.
At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.
Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.
For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.