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Please note that this role is a permanent position, but we would consider a Fixed Term Contract for an outstanding candidate. Although the closing date is 30th September, we are reviewing and shortlisting applications on a ongoing basis so do apply as soon as possible.
The role is hybrid, so for full time hours would mean 40-60 percent of the time worked from our Bradford offices (2-3 days).
CAP celebrates the value of diversity and our aim is for our workforce to be as inclusive as possible as well as representing the communities we serve. With this in mind, we welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from candidates from black and ethnic minority backgrounds. We are committed to continue building an environment that embraces diversity and includes all.
Context:
CAP is a national charity that is driven to help release people from debt, poverty and their causes through partnering with local churches. We do this by providing a variety of services: CAP Debt Help, CAP Job Clubs, CAP Release Groups and CAP Life Skills. We also help churches teach basic budgeting and money management skills through our CAP Money course. Our debt help service involves holding client assets. CAP is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The continued success of our work rests on a bedrock of vital background functions, which includes the finance department.
Purpose:
The finance department is going through an exciting period of transformation. Working alongside the Chief Financial Officer and the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis, this role will help shape the strategy and delivery of excellent forward-facing financial planning, statutory and regulatory reporting, costing and client asset management.
This role will be responsible for identifying opportunities for continuous improvement whilst driving efficiencies across the finance department. Taking ownership of providing potential solutions to enable us to strengthen our core financial processes, from both a systems and process perspective, whilst encouraging thought and challenge around our current ways of working.
This role will take accountability for the oversight and management control of the Finance Operations team, providing outstanding customer service to both our internal and external customers and stakeholders.
Personality:
We are dedicated, enthusiastic and take a professional approach to our work, within a relaxed, supportive environment.
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Direct Reports: 1 x Assistant Financial Accountant, 5 x Finance Assistants
Passion:
We are extremely passionate about providing excellent service to our multitude of internal and external stakeholders.
Role:
Accountabilities:
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Build and develop a strong finance operations function with robust internal and external controls through active line management and regular training
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Drive the annual statutory reporting process - developing a clear timeline, planning and negotiating with our internal communications team to deliver a high quality annual report for Trustee approval and sign off
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Lead the external audit process, negotiating fees, timetables and take the lead role in all meetings with the Audit Partner and their team. Use judgement to consider whether audit responses should be challenged or accepted. Prepare action plans and report audit findings to the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.
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Oversee the CASS annual audit process, which includes negotiating fees, timetables and take the lead role in all meetings with the Audit Partner and their team. Use judgement to consider whether audit responses should be challenged or accepted. Prepare action plans and report audit findings to the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.
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Develop and deliver comprehensive and insightful regular balance sheet reporting and forecasting (capital expenditure, cashflow, liabilities and reserves) to support the financial sustainability of CAP, highlighting risks or opportunities to enable informed decision making by Executive Team and the Board
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Identify and implement process and system improvements, shaping and improving the effectiveness of the finance operations team.
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Take the leading role in the finance ledger system replacement procurement, design & implementation
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Provide support to ensure key operational and financial targets are delivered
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Develop, recommend and implement cash and capital management systems and reporting
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Provide assessments of capital expenditure business cases and strategic opportunities to support and influence decision making
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Support the month end and annual accounting processes to ensure accurate reporting of the financial performance
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Advise the Chief Financial Officer on technical areas of expertise, undertaking research as required, in particular financial reporting, VAT and tax.
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Provide financial accounting advice and support to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis in the preparation of budgets
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Submission of all mandatory external surveys and reports as required by deadlines (ONS, FCA etc)
Manager accountabilities:
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Manager is proactive in creating a culture of personal development in the team, including but not limited to conducting Annual Appraisals and Development Reviews (AADs), and coaching style catch ups for every direct report
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Manager is a secure and honest leader, able to acknowledge mistakes, lead with vulnerability and build a high trust team
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Manager has excellent written and verbal communication skills and can tailor these to the audience and situation as needed
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Consistently and professionally articulates the needs of the team to wider stakeholders, whether as part of specific projects or business-as-usual tasks
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Manager is able to balance team workloads, boundaries and health using appropriate and effective strategic methods such as LEAN, problem definition and ideation tools
Senior Leadership accountabilities:
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Strategy. Understands the organisation and industry context, knows how to set strategic plans and execute them well.
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Operational oversight. Delivers on the department’s goals and strategic priorities, knows how to lead the department through change and is constantly looking to improve processes.
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Developing and leading people. Able to lead managers and develop them to deliver on accountabilities. Highly skilled at appraisals and setting targets.
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Promoting healthy culture. Ensuring department work and behaviour exemplifies CAP’s values.
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Collaboration (across departments). Strong in organisational awareness and passionate about cross-collaborative working.
Measurable outputs:
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Budgets (capital and other items) delivered on time and within budget
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Objectives agreed annually delivered as planned
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Monthly reporting pack delivered to the agreed timetable
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Finance transformation programme delivered successfully
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Successful completion of the annual statutory audit process
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Identification of further improvements needed to financial processes and controls as appropriate
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Delivery of new chart of accounts structure
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Balance sheet & Cash Flow - annual, monthly and quarterly - including forecasts
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Statutory returns completed on time
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Effective regular 1:1 meetings held with direct reports
Culture:
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Clearly live out and embrace the cultural values of CAP.
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Clearly demonstrate a heart and passion for the charity.
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Sincere acceptance, understanding and practice of the Christian ethos and purpose of the charity.
Other responsibilities include:
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Being willing to pray with staff and fully engaged with our Christ-centred culture.
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Encouraging friends, family and other contacts to support the charity through the Life Changer program, and other fundraising initiatives.
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Attendance at annual CAP staff conferences.
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Completing all compulsory CAP training within given timescales.
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This role falls within the scope of the FCA’s conduct rules, and you will be provided with training as to how these apply to the role. It is your responsibility to ensure that you follow these conduct rules.
The above job profile is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment. It may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
Person:
Education:
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Qualified Accountant (CCAB) with Post Qualification Experience
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Degree or professional level education
Experience:
Essential
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At least 3 years experience at a senior level within a finance/accountancy environment
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Senior level financial accounting experience
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Experience of reviewing controls & processes
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Experience of leading the annual accounts & audit process
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Experience of leading teams to meet key objectives or targets
Desirable
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Senior level financial accounting experience in a not-for-profit organisation
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Experience of installing/upgrading accounting systems
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Prior experience of working in a CASS 11 environment
Skills/abilities:
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A strategic thinker, able to plan and forecast with an exceptional level of organisational awareness.
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Ability to interpret technical accounting regulations into everyday language
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Demonstrable effective influencing skills at a senior level
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Significant understanding of financial control and risk
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Excellent technical finance and accounting knowledge
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Demonstrate strong understanding of business needs and relevant application of accounting standards
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Good strategic insight and understanding of organisational aims.
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Possess a problem solving, analytical mindset with a high level of attention to detail
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Excellent communicator and presentation skills, both verbally and in writing
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Strong excel skills and use of data manipulation tools
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Ability to prioritise and manage own workloads, be organised, have a flexible working style and enjoy working to tight deadlines
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Ability to lead a team in actively promoting the cultural values of CAP
Christian commitment:
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The candidate must be able to give both verbal assent to and practical demonstration of Christians Against Poverty’s Statement of Faith and Core Values.
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Must be able to actively participate in prayer and worship, whether individual, small group or corporately, as an expression of their own personal faith and in line with CAP’s Statement of Faith.
All adults working in or on behalf of CAP have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. This includes:
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A responsibility to ensure a safe environment in which CAP services can be delivered.
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Identifying children and adults where there may be safeguarding concerns.
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Following the CAP Safeguarding policy in addressing any concerns appropriately.
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UK (Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London or Manchester) - Hybrid or Remote
Ref 7158
Closing Date: 28 September 2025
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Impact & Evaluation Adviser to join our UK Impact team and lead on developing the best practice design, and ethical oversight of the research, evaluation and learning initiatives we undertake across the UK. This is a senior, strategic role for someone with deep expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, participatory approaches, and complex systems evaluation. You will provide expert guidance to colleagues across the organisation, ensuring all research is ethically robust, evidence-informed, and used to drive meaningful change for children and families in the UK.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard. We deliver lasting results for millions of children, including those hardest to reach.
About the Team
This part of the organisation influences debates, opinion, and policies in favour of children's rights. We use powerful evidence and thought leadership to build advocacy strategies that ensure governments know about the problems we have identified and the solutions. We work with children, families, campaigners, and partners across many organisations to secure change. We create and disseminate engaging media content about children's lives to shape debates, put pressure on decisionmakers and build public support.
The Senior Impact & Evaluation Adviser is based in our UK Impact (UKI) department. The department is responsible for driving the delivery of the UK Impact goal in our strategy. Our vision is to make sure families in the UK have the money, services, and power to end child poverty. It's our mission to help build communities of people who care about children, listen to what's important to them and work together to make things better.
About the Role
The Senior Impact & Evaluation Adviser will provide expert advice on impact, evaluation, and evidence strategies to impact and learning colleagues in UK country teams (who will lead on individual project design, implementation, data collection and analysis). They will support and provide capacity building for colleagues to embed high-quality design, impact measurement, and evaluation into major new initiatives; and lead UKI's approach to ethical research.
We are looking for someone with extensive experience applying a range of qualitative and quantitative methods in social change research. This includes experience in at least one of the following: participatory research (ideally with adults and children), place-based and/or systems change evaluation, and research that explores public attitudes. Ethical rigor is at the heart of what we do, and you will lead our approach to research ethics, ensuring all work meets the highest professional and ethical standards.
In this role, you will:
• Provide expert advice to impact, evaluation, and learning colleagues in country teams on impact frameworks, evidence strategies, evaluation methods, and data strategies – for both place-based work and advocacy strategies
• Ensure that expert advice on impact and evidence strategies balances the need for rigour and pragmatism; reflects the priorities of our impact strategies; and responds appropriately to funder priorities
• Support colleagues with the implementation of impact and evidence strategies, helping colleagues in country teams to overcome challenges with data collection and analysis where needed
• Support colleagues with commissioning external support for evidence and learning, for example, by drawing on external professional networks; and advising on specifications
• Support fundraising by advising senior colleagues on project design, impact measurement, and evaluation approaches for major new initiatives
• Lead work with a range of colleagues to identify and respond to professional development needs and opportunities around impact measurement and evaluation
• Explore opportunities for shared learning and practice improvement across impact, evaluation, and learning with SCUK colleagues and partners, such as by convening internal or external networks / communities of practice
• Oversee the current UKI approach to research ethics and associated processes, including leading on immediate improvements; and contribute to the further development of ethical approaches to our work
• Build and maintain excellent external networks in relevant fields; and stay up-to-date with the latest literature and debates on impact, evaluation, and evidence strategies in complex social change
We are looking for someone with the following experience, competencies, and skills:
• Significant experience of designing and implementing evaluation or research strategies to support social change in complex systems
• Extensive experience applying a range of qualitative and quantitative methods in evaluation, impact measurement, and evidence generation
• Experience in participatory research with adults and children, place-based and/or systems change evaluation, and ideally public attitudes research
• In-depth knowledge of research and evaluation ethics, including ethics review processes
• Proven ability to coach and advise others in an empowering way that builds the skills and expertise of colleagues
• Proven ability to communicate and build support for the purpose and execution of different impact, evaluation, and evidence approaches to non-specialists
• Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to understand the needs of others and offer pragmatic solutions
• Ability to work across multiple projects and teams at the same time; prioritise own time well to meet agreed objectives; and set clear boundaries for own workload
• Ability to travel around the UK and Ireland to meet colleagues, partners, and families, with sufficient notice – around 4-6 times a year
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Location & Ways of Working:
The majority of our roles can be performed remotely in the UK, but at times you will be required to come to your contracted office (usually between 2–4 days per month, depending on the needs of your role, team, or service). For many roles, this is likely to be the minimum required to deliver impact.
This will be discussed and agreed with your manager / team and we encourage candidates to discuss our ways of working in more detail at interview stage.
Please note: travel costs to your contracted office will be at your own expense.
Flexible Working - We are happy to discuss flexible working options at interview.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.
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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
As Head of Finance and Contracts, you’ll oversee all aspects of financial management and contractual compliance across the charity. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for managing and developing our small finance team, while also leading on budgeting, funder reporting and forecasting. Alongside this, you’ll oversee the organisation’s contracts ensuring we’re operating in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.
This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office 2 days per week. .
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, providing guidance, support, and performance oversight.
- Actively participate in Leadership Team meetings, contributing to the development and achievement of strategic objectives.
- Support the development of the team structure, driving delivery, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to inform long-term decision-making and business growth.
Financial Strategy & Reporting
- Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
- Oversee monthly management accounts; meet regularly with Heads of Department to monitor spend and evaluate impact.
- Support with the preparation draft statutory accounts and coordinate audit queries.
- Conduct financial analysis, working with HoDs to assess ROI across key projects and income streams.
Operational Finance
- Manage VAT returns, ensuring compliance with
- Assess risk mitigation approaches to balance financial safeguarding with delivery of organisational objectives.
- Oversee monthly payroll processing in partnership with the payroll agent and resolve payroll queries.
- Ensure the overall smooth running of day to day finances, and finance policy adoption/ adherence.
- Reviewing and maintaining Cashflow and working capital documents.
Funding & Grants
- Provide financial oversight and input for grant and corporate funding applications.
Governance & Legal Oversight
- Attend Finance Committee meetings when necessary and support preparation of required reporting materials.
- Work closely with the Director of Operations and legal advisers to review contracts for grants, fundraising licenses, or procurement—particularly where risk or value is high.
- Oversee supplier, corporate partnership and grant contracts, where highly complex working with solicitors for advice
- Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure robust internal controls.
- Stay informed on changes to relevant financial, legal, and regulatory requirements affecting the charity sector.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Essential
- Proven experience in charity finance, including budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
- Strong knowledge of UK charity and company law.
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Experience in managing or coordinating audits, payroll processes, and implementing robust financial controls.
- High level of integrity, accountability, and strong attention to detail.
- Strong technical proficiency in financial systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, accounting software).
Desirable
- Understanding of impact and ROI evaluation in a charity context.
- Experience supporting funding applications, particularly for grants and corporate partnerships.
- Experience working in a small charity environment, and creating new systems or processes.
Application information
Applications will close on 29th September 2025 with the aim to commence shortlisting test as applications come in and interviews on W/C 6th October.
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 and Terms & Conditions
Annual Leave entitlement - 22 days and 3 days off at Christmas + public holidays, a day off for your birthday and for Kris’ cancerversary.
Benefits
- Wellbeing fund
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
- Core working hours 10am - 4pm
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Flex Friday; every other Friday off, with the flexibility of being available in the case of emergencies
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 are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.
Are you a senior charity leader who’s driven to make a real difference in the lives of children and families across the UK?
As the CEO of School-Home Support (SHS), you'll lead a mission-driven organisation that has been dedicated to transforming young people's lives for over 40 years, ensuring they return to school and thrive.
About the OrganisationSchool-Home Support (SHS) tackles the fundamental issues leading to poor school attendance and disengagement. These challenges range from poverty and domestic abuse to housing insecurity and parental mental health issues, all of which have been exacerbated by the pandemic and the most severe cost of living crisis in decades. SHS practitioners work directly with children, families, and schools to break the cycles of disadvantage.
Mission: Every child in school, ready to learn - whatever it takes.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected education charity at a time when its work has never been more vital.
As CEO, you’ll be the strategic force behind SHS’s growth, innovation, and impact. You’ll shape the future of a mission-driven organisation and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Driving strategic innovation and sustainable growth
- Leading a talented team and fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance
- Overseeing fundraising, revenue generation, and stakeholder engagement
- Representing SHS in public forums and advocating for its mission
- Ensuring financial sustainability and operational excellence
- Collaborating with the Board of Trustees to deliver on SHS’s strategic objectives
About You
You’re an experienced and inspiring leader from the charity, education, or public sector and bring:
- Proven senior charity leadership experience is essential. While direct experience in education, family support, or youth services would be advantageous, it is not essential.
- Strategic thinking with innovation and change management skills with a track record enabling growth and development
- Success in fundraising, including traditional fundraising, developing sustainable earned income streams and diversifying funding sources
- Excellent communication and advocacy abilities
- A deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and SHS’s mission
- You’ll have a commercial mindset, be proactive, resilient and ready to lead with purpose.
Role Details
- Location: London (Hybrid working available)
- Salary: £75,357 - £79,568 per annum
- Contract: Full-time, Permanent
- Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees
- Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme.
If you’re passionate about getting young people back into school and thriving this role is for you!
How to Apply
TPP are working as sole agency to School Home Support.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role. We also have a candidate pack to send you.
For further details or a confidential conversation, please get in touch with one of TPP’s consultants - Matt, Sema or Lisa.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Do you have a progressive, forward-thinking perspective on social care services? Are you committed to ensuring the highest quality of work for children, young people, and families every time?
We are looking for a new Programme Manager to join our team and oversee our Family Group Conference services throughout the London Boroughs of Bromley and Hackney.
ABOUT US
We are a leading UK charity delivering Family Group Conferences (FGC). Building on over 25 years of experience, we are now exploring new and innovative ways of working alongside families and communities. We are doing this at a time when the Government has set out a clear vision for Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) to become a central offer to families experiencing challenges and engaging with Children’s and Families Services. This is a pivotal moment to join our organisation and help shape the future of this work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
This role could suit two types of candidates:
- A practitioner with experience of working with children and families who wants to use their practice experience in a programme management role, or;
- An experienced programme manager with strong public sector and/or charity sector experience, who is confident working with data and is relational and collaborative with colleagues and partners.
It would be an advantage, though not essential, to have experience of Family Group Decision Making, solution-focused practice, or the children’s social care sector.
Whilst this role is a managerial role, and not day-to-day family-facing we do make space for our Programme Managers to hold a limited number of referrals each year to nurture skills and practice experience. Full practitioner training is provided for all Daybreak employees.
The role is home based with regular travel into Bromley and Hackney Local Authority offices. A successful candidate would also need to actively work in person with commissioners, external partners, and communities in and around Bromley and Hackney on a regular basis, depending on service needs. Willingness to travel to other areas, depending on service need and growth is needed.
What does a week look like for a Daybreak Programme Manager?
No two weeks are the same, but as a Programme Manager you can expect to balance a mix of operational oversight, supporting your freelancer team, and stakeholder engagement. Typical activities include:
Ensuring a quality service for families, and delivering on contract aims
- Reviewing and triaging referrals, including case discussions with referrers.
- Quality-assuring referrals and Family Plans, ensuring procedures are followed and records are kept up to date in our case management system.
- Monitoring case records to make sure Family Group Conferences are progressing appropriately, and accurate records are being kept.
- Collating and analysing performance data (KPIs), using MS Excel and other tools.
- Writing quarterly reports for commissioners, analysing service delivery, providing narratives and identifying areas for development.
Working with your freelancer team of Coordinators
- Allocating new referrals to our team of freelance Independent Coordinators.
- Engaging Coordinators in best practice discussions, providing guidance to overcoming barriers or issues.
- Acting as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns, reviewing incident reports and escalating when required.
- Hosting in-person and online Practice Development Groups to share key messages and facilitate best practice discussions.
- Recruiting, inducting, and supporting new Coordinators - from advertising and interviews to observing practice.
- Reviewing and signing off invoices from freelance Coordinators.
Working with external stakeholders and referrers
- Building relationships with referrers such as Social Workers, through consultations and attending team meetings.
- Promoting our services to commissioners and senior managers in children’s social care, ensuring referrals are high quality whilst also raising awareness of the value of FGCs and our service.
Contributing to the wider Charity aims
- Attending Programme Manager and staff team meetings.
- Contributing ideas and expertise to strengthen processes, improve service delivery, expand our offer to families, and support Daybreak’s wider charitable goals.
DETAILS
- Salary: £36,000 - £39,000 per annum pro rata, depending on experience
- Location: The role is home based with regular travel into Bromley and Hackney Local Authority offices. There is also occasionally travel to Southampton (Head Office) for meetings and other areas, based on operational need.
- Working pattern: 30 hours per week; to discuss schedule with the successful candidate.
- We are committed to safeguarding and all posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, two satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.
APPLICATIONS
To apply, please download the recruitment pack and application form, below, and return to our head office email address. If you need any help with your application or have any questions about the role, please contact us via email or or phone.
CLOSING DATE: 28 SEPTEMBER 2025INTERVIEWS: 9 OCTOBER 2025, in London (1 Bow Churchyard, London EC4M 9DQ)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking a compassionate and dynamic Service Manager to lead our Help at Home programme across Cambridgeshire. You will oversee service delivery, manage a team of staff and volunteers, and ensure high-quality support for clients transitioning from hospital, or coping with illness at home.
About Us
Care Network Cambridgeshire is a trusted, local charity dedicated to helping people stay healthy, independent, and connected within their communities. We support individuals across the entire county, empowering them to live fulfilling lives at home and in their neighbourhoods. Our Help at Home service provides free, short-term practical and emotional support to adults who are being discharged from hospital or are experiencing challenges at home. We work closely with volunteers, health professionals, and community partners to ensure timely, person-centred care that prevents hospital readmissions and promotes wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the Help at Home service across multiple districts
• Supervise and support staff and volunteers to deliver client-centred care
• Maintain strong relationships with NHS discharge teams, social care professionals, and community organisations
• Monitor service performance, outcomes, and reporting using our CRM and other systems
• Promote the service to potential clients, referrers and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection, and health and safety policies
• Contribute to service development, innovation, and funding proposals
What We’re Looking For
You will be a confident leader with a background in health, social care, or community services. You will bring:
• Proven experience in service management or coordination
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• A passion for supporting vulnerable adults and promoting independence
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly across teams and locations
• Knowledge of safeguarding, equality, and data protection standards
Why Join Us?
• Make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every day
• Be part of a supportive, values-driven team
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development
Apply
If you think we’re a fit for each other, please send a letter explaining your interest in the role and how you meet the criteria set out in our person specification, along with your CV by 09:00hrs Monday 22nd September.
We are a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, please make us aware of any reasonable adjustments needed as soon as possible to allow you to apply
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Philanthropy Manager, Caterham School
Generous annual leave & pension | TOIL | Excellent benefits including fee remission
At Caterham, we are driving education forward in the UK - and philanthropy is central to making that vision a reality. Our school stands at the forefront of educational innovation, blending academic excellence with cutting-edge technology and a unique curriculum. As a provider of life-changing bursaries and a leader in pioneering partnerships, we’re not just transforming our own pupils’ futures, but influencing education outcomes for children across the region, too. Our approach has made us the destination of choice for families seeking a truly forward-thinking education, and we are on a trajectory that is ready to be taken to the next level.
The support we receive from our community makes a tangible and lasting difference to our pupils and beyond. We have set ambitious philanthropic goals, including a target of £7 million by 2030, and we are already gaining strong momentum. As Philanthropy Manager, you will be at the heart of this effort - leading on the cultivation and stewardship of high-value relationships with individuals and organisations.
You’ll work closely with the Development Director, as well as the Senior Leadership Team and a network of engaged volunteers, to inspire generosity and build meaningful, long-term connections. You will have the opportunity to contribute at a strategic level while also seeing the direct results of your work - whether through a bursary pupil’s success story or the opening of a new learning space funded by donors you’ve helped inspire.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic, collaborative, and relationship-driven fundraiser to shape and drive a major gifts programme within a highly supportive and forward-thinking environment. Whether you come from an educational background or another area of the charitable sector, we’re looking for someone who is genuinely passionate about connecting people with purpose - and who sees the potential of philanthropy to change lives.
Caterham is a very special place to work. We are proud of our history but even more excited about our future. If that excites you too, we warmly encourage you to apply.
For a confidential conversation about this exceptional opportunity, please contact our recruitment partners at Richmond Associates.
Please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to help you in your application or with our recruitment process.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.
Caterham School is committed to applying its equality, diversity and inclusion policy at all stages of recruitment and selection and to ensuring that our employees are always treated fairly and equally in every part of school life.
CLOSING DATE for applications is 09:00 on Monday, 22nd September 2025.
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We are seeking an experienced, results-driven executive to join our organisation as Chief Executive Officer on a part-time basis (2 days per week. Pro-rata salary: £20,000-£24,000). This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader looking to make a significant impact whilst maintaining flexibility in their schedule.
Role Overview
As our part-time CEO, you will provide strategic vision and leadership to drive our organisation forward. You will work closely with our management team to develop and implement child-centred volunteering strategy, ensure operational excellence, and foster a culture of innovation, learning, and accountability.
About Us
TimeGivers is a fast-growing West London charity that is redefining how children engage with their communities. TimeGivers creates scalable, school-centred volunteering programmes that embed social action into the lives of children and the fabric of their communities. Every programme is community-led: we partner with local schools, councils, alliances and charities, co-designing volunteering programmes around specific, identified local need. Our events are also child led whereby young people choose the causes they want to support and help to come up with ideas for how they want to help them.
Core Responsibilities
With proven leadership experience in the charity sector, you must bring a passion for our work and an ability to translate strategy into action. You will be leading us from successful start-up to a more established and growing organisation. We therefore seek experience in driving organisational growth and aligning resources to support this, together with expertise in introducing effective monitoring, evaluation, and performance management to ensure we’re delivering against our strategic objectives and can demonstrate impact.
A key aspect of your role will be overseeing the financial health of the organisation ensuring effective budgeting, forecasting and resource management. You will work closely with the Fundraising Manager to develop and implement a sustainable fundraising strategy, identifying and securing diverse income streams (e.g. grants, donations corporate partnerships), as well as working with the Financial Director and the Board to prepare annual accounts and financial reports.
You will be responsible for ensuring the charity operates in accordance with its constitution, policies and legal requirements; maintaining high standards of accountability, safeguarding and risk management across all aspects of the organisation. You will support the Board of Trustees by providing timely and accurate information to ensure effective governance and decision making.
Alongside these skills we are looking for an inspirational and entrepreneurial leader who can galvanise and optimise the performance of our team and dedicated volunteers, ensuring the effective delivery of our programmes. You will be someone who can think strategically but is not afraid to roll their sleeves up and has an energetic, positive and can-do approach. To be successful you will also be adept at managing a range of stakeholders and be credible and inspiring as an ambassador, equipped with excellent communication and influencing skills to promote TimeGivers.
Desirable Experience
· Proven executive leadership experience, preferably as CEO or in a similar senior role in the charity, public or voluntary sector
· Experience working with child-focused non-profit organisations
· Strong track record in income generation including fundraising, partnerships and securing grants.
· Robust experience in driving and delivering growth and meeting objectives
· Thorough working knowledge of governance and compliance requirements for charities
Personal Attributes and Skills
· Excellent strategic thinking and decision-making abilities
· Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
· Good financial management skills including budgeting and resource allocation
· Flexible and creative thinker
· Ability to work effectively in a part-time capacity whilst delivering full impact
· Passionate about youth development and community service
This is a unique opportunity to build on our success and act as a catalyst to realise the next stage of our journey.
To create enriching and bespoke volunteering experiences for children, which offer the greatest impact on them and their community.

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Are you someone who believes that the unique power of sport positively impacts the lives of disabled people?
We're seeking a Senior Partnerships Officer to help us expand our Coaching and Training offerings. In this dynamic role, you'll be the driving force behind forming new partnerships and strengthening existing networks. You’ll also manage exciting collaborations and think creatively about community sports development and its impact, helping shape opportunities that truly make a difference.
You will identify opportunities by generating leads, attending events, and engaging stakeholders to grow. You’ll have the chance to work across our project portfolio, delivering outcomes for our partners and funders, including Nike and London Sport.
Through line-managing our Workforce Development Officer, you will oversee the development of our talented and inspiring workforce, who are vital to our success.
You will play a key part in generating unrestricted funding to support our core operations and initiatives. Contributing to our “Enrich” strategic strand, a central focus will be fostering trust within the communities we serve, enriching the experiences of disabled people.
The role addresses gaps in delivery to meet the needs of underserved communities, supports the development of coaches by creating paid opportunities and mentorship for disabled coaches, and promotes awareness and attendance at our Community Clubs.
Working closely with the Head of Service Delivery, you’ll help shape the future by developing sustainable pipelines for growth, while playing your part in responding to enquiries as a valued member of our friendly team.
We’re looking for someone with a growth mindset who thrives within a small and inclusive delivery team. A positive team oriented attitude is key. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds who may not meet every qualification but are passionate about the role and bring relevant skills and experience.
If you are excited about the position of Senior Partnerships Officer, we would love to hear from you.
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Shape the future of charity tax as Charity Tax Group’s first CEO, leading, influencing and representing charities on tax at the highest level.
Location: Remote with regular travel
About Charity Tax Group
CTG is a small, volunteer-led charity that, for over 40 years, has had a huge impact on the charity tax landscape, saving charities an estimated £10bn during that time, including VAT reliefs, the introduction of Gift Aid and significant policy influence. The cornerstone of that success has been a reputation for technical competence and professionalism, making us ‘the voice of charities on tax’ —engaging with government, HMRC and the wider voluntary sector.
We combine technical expertise with advocacy and education to help charities navigate complex tax challenges.
Last year, we were successful in registering as a charity, which opens up new opportunities such as funding and product savings. We also relaunched our annual tax conference, which was the first we had held since COVID.
About the role
We have recently become an independent charity and are recruiting our first Chief Executive to provide leadership, raise our profile and secure long-term sustainability. There is no handbook for what this role should be, and this will be an exciting opportunity to drive strategy, build influence with government and ensure CTG remains the trusted voice of charity tax.
As CEO, you will:
- Act as a credible spokesperson for CTG with government, HMRC, charities and the media
- Work with our Technical Advisor to sustain CTG’s authority and expertise
- Lead on fundraising and income diversification to ensure financial sustainability
- Help establish a vision and operational plan for the future of CTG
Who we are looking for
We are seeking an agile, outward-facing leader who can represent CTG at the highest level.
- Excellent communication, emotional intelligence and influencing skills
- Strong stakeholder and relationship-building ability
- Knowledge of charity tax, or the ability to learn and communicate complex detail quickly
- Fundraising or income generation experience
- Flexibility and motivation to make a difference
We are open to recruiting a leader who might be working towards some of the skills we are seeking, and have an excellent board of Trustees, and a strong technical advisor who can support any new CEO to develop.
We can provide exceptional levels of flexibility to the successful candidate, with most of the role being able to be fulfilled remotely; however, there will be instances where we also require flexibility, such as when we need to provide time-sensitive responses to the media.
If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to get in touch with Bill Yuksel at Peridot Partners for a conversation.
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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Wednesday 8th October 2025.
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week or part time 30 hours per week
Salary: £30,371 - £39,716 (pro rata for part time working)
Contract: Permanent (hybrid working)
Area of work: Predominantly in the west of our area (may be required to assist across other parts of the South East).
Are you passionate about connecting people with nature and empowering communities to protect rivers? Do you have experience delivering engaging volunteering and citizen science programmes that inspire real environmental action? Join us and play a pivotal role in restoring rare chalk streams, and other river habitats.
About the Role
SERT’s ambition is to reach as many people as possible in the South East, to teach and show them the importance of rivers in the environment, and how everyone can play a part in restoring them. We also want to be more reflective of the diverse communities who live in the South East, and build partnerships within these communities to reach a broader audience.
This role will lead the development and delivery of volunteering and community outreach activities that connect people with their local rivers. Activities will include practical volunteering such as river clean-ups, planting days, and invasive species control, as well as citizen science, guided walks, and community workshops.
About you
For this role we are looking for someone who is:
- A self starter who is able to research, approach and secure funds for developing your programme of delivery.
- Enjoys and has a demonstrable experience writing, organising and managing a programme for volunteers and communities.
- Enjoys seeking out new opportunities and funding as well as keeping your existing volunteers engaged.
- A people person, who is able to plan, organise and multi task. You can think on your feet whilst being adaptable to varying situations, always remaining calm.
- Deeply passion and understanding of our natural environment and enjoy outdoor activities.
About us
Working at the South East Rivers Trust is rewarding, fulfilling and fast-paced. We are a fast growing Trust looking to expand what we are able to offer our communities, to understand their natural environment, including rare chalk streams, within the South East of England. We collaborate with energy and professionalism, guided by our values of delivering high-quality work, using expertise and science, building strong relationships, and bringing positivity and integrity to everything we do. If this sounds like the right environment for you - we’d love to hear from you.
Please visit our website for more information.
How to apply:
You will need to email the following documents in (details are on our website) :
- Your CV
- a completed SERT Application for Employment - please specify if you are interested in full-time or part-time working.
- Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)
The deadline for application is 11:59pm on Sunday 21st September 2025. We reserve the right to close the recruitment early.
Interviews will be potentially w.c. 29th September 2025.
If you would like to discuss the position please visit our website for more information on how to do this.
Please note: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We do not have a sponsorship licence for overseas applicants.
All applicants must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
We help rivers thrive again for communities and nature.




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Finance Director
We are looking for a highly skilled and strategic Finance Director to join the team at Right to Succeed, helping us build on the great work we’re already doing and achieve even more.
This is an exciting and pivotal time to join the charity as we continue our journey of rapid growth and scale, supporting communities in areas of high deprivation to give children and young people the best possible start in life.
Position: Finance Director
Location: Contractually based from one of our offices with flexibility to work from home, subject to business requirements and line manager approval.
Salary: £67,600 – £70,720 per annum (plus 5% employer pension contribution, Medicash health plan, group life assurance, and 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays)
Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 3:00pm, Tuesday 30th September 2025
Interview Dates:
- First stage: Monday 6th October 2025
- Second stage: Thursday 9th October 2025
The Role
The Finance Director will be both a hands-on and strategic role, working to ensure that the charity is making the greatest possible use of the resources available to it. You will lead the finance team (currently 2 FTEs) and work on financial planning, management and reporting, feeding into the Charity’s organisational and strategic goals and work closely with the Chief Executive, Senior Leadership and Leadership Teams to provide effective financial direction to the Finance Committee and the Board of Trustees.
This role will see you:
- Provide strategic financial leadership, advising the CEO, SLT, and Trustees on key financial matters.
- Lead on financial management and control, ensuring high standards across reporting, forecasting, and compliance.
- Produce accurate financial reports and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including Charity SORP.
- Oversee budgeting and reserves management, ensuring the organisation maintains appropriate financial sustainability.
- Support programme and fundraising teams with financial insights, templates, and reporting.
- Lead financial risk management, procurement, and oversight of contracts and grant agreements.
- Manage, motivate, and develop the finance team, ensuring clear accountability and high performance.
If you are passionate about strategic leadership, financial excellence, and helping communities deliver better outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
About You
We are seeking a proactive, experienced, and qualified finance professional with:
- 5+ years of demonstrable senior leadership experience in a charity or commercial setting.
- A recognised finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
- A proven track record in financial management, risk management, budgeting, and reporting.
- Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams.
- Experience in implementing system improvements and managing organisational change.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial audiences.
- Knowledge of Charity SORP (or willingness to develop this).
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using Xero, Sage, or similar systems.
Benefits Include:
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Medicash health plan
- Group life assurance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Commitment to wellbeing and professional development
Please upload your CV and a supporting statement outlining your motivation for applying and how you meet the criteria of the role (no more than 2 sides of A4).
About the Organisation
Right to Succeed works with communities in areas of high deprivation to remove barriers to education and create better outcomes for children and young people. Since launching in 2015, we’ve supported over 50,000 children and young people across 10 communities, with our approach described as “a potential template for community transformation nationally.”
We are an equal opportunities employer and particularly welcome applications from those with lived experience of the challenges our programmes seek to address. As a Disability Confident employer, we will provide any support needed in the recruitment process.
Other roles you may have experience in could include Finance Director, Director of Finance and Resources, Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Head of Finance, Financial Controller, Finance and Operations Director, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We’re looking for a creative and enthusiastic communicator to help raise Creekside’s profile and connect with a growing, diverse audience. As a key member of our small team, you’ll lead on developing and delivering our communications strategy—bringing our mission to life across social media, our website, and other platforms.
This part-time role blends strategic thinking with hands-on content creation and delivery. You’ll craft engaging, informative content that showcases our work and impact, reaching local communities, schools, funders, partners, and supporters.
You’ll also support outreach activities and events, helping build strong relationships and partnerships that further our mission to inspire people to connect with the wonder of urban wildlife.
This is a part time role (15 hours per week) and flexible working arrangements will be considered and discussed at interview. There may be some evening and weekend commitments for which TOIL is given.
Full Time Salary: £30,000 per annum, pro rata. Other benefits include 22 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays and a Christmas closure period, and 3% employer pension contribution.
Inspiring people to connect with the wonder of urban wildlife.


Support JRSST-CT and the UK Democracy Fund to achieve their aims of tackling political inequality and expanding democratic participation through developing and managing a portfolio of grants, and communication of our work to key stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and manage the grant portfolio for the UK Democracy Fund and JRSST-CT, in support of the strategy.
- Lead development of JRSST-CT’s written communications, including website, newsletter copy, reporting to Board and funders, copy for fundraising, and case studies.
- Keep up to date with developments relevant to the Trust’s work and maintain and improve personal competence through continuous professional development.
- To work flexibly alongside other members of the team and take on reasonable tasks as appropriate over and above those set out above.
- Apply Trust policies as determined by charity, electoral and other legal requirements as well as good grant-making practice.
- To act as a focal point for dissemination of information and respond to enquiries about the Trust’s work.
- Represent, and be an effective ambassador for, the Trust externally.
- To develop and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, including civil society organisations, academics, statutory bodies and civil servants.
Person specification:
- A demonstrable ability to turn strategy into a work plan and deliver it.
- Ability to design, develop, implement and manage a grant giving programme (which may or may not be demonstrated through grant management experience).
- Good project management skills, ability to manage multiple streams of activity simultaneously.
- Demonstrable understanding of how change is made through campaigns and policy influencing.
- Excellent writing skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences.
- Desk research skills and the ability to spot gaps in own knowledge and bring in the appropriate support or advice.
- Understanding barriers to participation or experience working with people often excluded from democracy, including young people, minoritised and racialised communities, migrants, disabled people and people on low income.
- A robust analytical approach combined with an instinct for a good campaign and when to take a risk on a new initiative.
- Ability to provide clear advice and support, while effectively managing and evaluating grantee performance.
- A track record of developing and maintaining relationships with a range of stakeholders, working flexibly and collaboratively with team members, Trustees, grantees and partners.
- Experience of organising meetings, seminars and public events.
- Ability and motivation to deliver high-quality work to deadline with minimum supervision.
- IT literate with good experience of MS Office and other relevant IT systems as appropriate for the role.
- A deep commitment to democratic reform, political inequality and an inclusive democracy and a sound grasp of UK political context, institutions, and processes including elections.
Diversity: The role involves outreach and engagement with politically under-represented demographic groups (including racialised and minoritised ethnicities, young people, migrants, people with disabilities or on low-income). Candidates with lived experience of, connections to, and understanding of barriers to participation are actively encouraged to apply.
Terms and conditions:
- Permanent contract
- Salary £45,000–50,000 depending on skills and experience.
- We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
- Hybrid working either remote/home-based with an agreed frequency of travel to York or based in the York office. Occasional co-working with the Head of the UK Democracy Fund in London can be arranged.
- Leave 25 days plus bank holidays (and three days office closure at Christmas).
- Pension 10% employer contribution, 5% employee contribution, salary sacrifice option and life assurance.
- On-site parking in York.
- Professional subscription fees.
- The job may require some UK travel.
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Role: | Finance & CRM Administrator
Reporting to: | Financial Controller, with a dotted line to the Directors/Fundraising team
Purpose of job: | To work with the Finance and Fundraising teams to provide excellent finance, CRM & other systems administration. This will support income generation, research, data capture and information security throughout the Museum. Responsibilities include maintaining financial records, managing and maintaining a CRM database of contacts, supporting other digital systems, and some general administrative duties including IT support.
Working pattern: | 35 hours per week, usually worked from 10 – 6pm. Flexible/hybrid working offered for up 40% of hours to be worked from home.
Contract: | Permanent
Salary: | £28,000-£30,000pa depending on experience
Who we are looking for
Are you fascinated by data with an excellent grasp on finance, IT and digital systems? Are you interested in the role financial, CRM & other digital systems play in how arts organisations and cultural projects are managed? Are you looking to take the next step in your arts finance, administration or fundraising career?
The Foundling Museum is transforming how digital systems underpin the foundations of this small but mighty Museum and charity. The position of Finance & CRM Administrator sits at the heart of this continued transition, following the successful implementation and migration to Shopify, Xero & Beacon CRM which began in 2023.
This new role is essential to the success of the Finance & Fundraising teams, in providing effective finance and CRM administration support. The Finance and CRM Administrator will support income generation activities including fundraising and venue hire, as well as playing a vital role in keeping the Museum’s accounting systems working effectively.
This includes processing all types of financial transactions on Xero and maintaining records on Beacon. You will work as a key part of both teams supporting the Museum’s strategy through the provision of high quality financial & other data, and the maintenance of the underlying systems.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised individual with strong financial skills, an attention to detail, and a flair for collaborative working and information management. You will be looking to expand your skillset and make a tangible impact on our work, through the effective use & development of the main systems underpining our financial strategy & income generation.
Key objectives
· Supporting the Finance team with accurate & timely processing & reconciling of all types of Museum transactions & ledgers including sales, purchases, banking & cash.
· Continue ongoing migration of supporter and customer data to Beacon CRM, working with all teams
· Support all staff with SharePoint migration project ensuring effective record management
· Continue seeking opportunities to improve the use of our digital systems to increase organisational efficiencies & income generation
Key responsibilities
Finance
· Raise sales invoices
· Process credit card transactions
· Credit control & reconciliation of the sales ledger
· Financial management of shop takings
· Process bank & cash transactions
· Bank reconciliations
· Produce financial reports & other ad hoc duties as required by the Financial Controller
· Gift Aid Claims support
· Training in and promoting use of XERO to staff
CRM Administration
· Maintain and update Beacon with all fundraising transactions including applications, prospects, & funding receipts
· Process donations, pledges and ticket payments from individuals, organisations, trusts and foundations
· Day-to-day administration of the Museum’s Friends & other membership schemes
· Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of contacts ensuring that strict confidentiality and GDPR legislation and guidance is adhered to
· Monitor data quality by regularly creating and executing processes to cleanse and standardise data in the CRM
· Lead on development of improving existing CRM systems within Beacon CRM
· Assist in data capture and gathering to support fundraising compliance & applications
· Training in and promoting use of CRM to staff including building reports.
Admin support
· Basic IT support working with outsourced IT contractors and the Operations team
· Manage the ordering of office items
· Facilitate the use, internal awareness and confidence with digital systems, creating and managing logins
· Supporting the Director’s Office Project Manager with governance & meetings
Other
· To perform any other tasks as reasonably requested by the Directors, Financial Controller and Fundraising team
Person specification
Essential :
· Excellent financial, administration & analytical skills
· Experience of financial systems such as Xero, Sage or QuickBooks
- Good understanding and experience of Excel
· Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in writing, over the phone, and face-to-face with the Museum’s different stakeholders
· Solid experience working with not-for-profit databases, such as Beacon CRM
· The ability to also work independently and take initiative within a small team
· Proven, excellent organisational skills, with close attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and prioritise responsibilities
· Excellent IT skills including in depth knowledge of financial systems, CRM, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and other cloud based digital systems
· An enjoyment of and willingness to engage with a wide variety of people and organisations
Able to act with discretion and maintain professional confidentiality at all times
· Appreciation of and support for the aims, values and ethos of The Foundling Museum
Desirable:
· An interest in and engagement with the work and ethos of the Museum
· An interest in and engagement with the arts, heritage and/or music
· Experience of working in a finance or fundraising environment
Benefits
• 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata) + bank holidays (pro rata)+ Birthday leave + Volunteering leave
• You will be eligible to join a group contributory pension scheme (3 months after your start date)
• Discount from the Foundling Museum Shop and local partner businesses
• Access to season ticket , rental deposit and cycle to work scheme loans (3 months from your start date)
• Free and discounted access to partner museums and galleries
• Free access to our fully funded Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing – WISDOM
• Training support from our on line learning platform
Interview timetable:
Closing date: 5pm 1 Oct 2025
First interview date: 7 and 8 Oct 2025 (NB interview will include a job related task)
Second interview date for shortlisted candidates: 13 or 14 Oct 2025
How to apply:
To apply please follow the link to our application portal where you will be asked to upload a completed copy of our standard application form.
On this application form you need to provide:
- Your contact details
- Details of relevant achievements in recent posts, as well as any relevant education and professional qualifications that are appropriate to the post
- What makes you a good fit for the role, for example, giving evidence of your ability to match the criteria outlined in the Person Specification
- An explanation of why you wish to work for us
- Details of your notice period and names of 2 referees, together with the capacity in which they have known you, and an indication of when in the process they can be contacted (please note we will not contact your referees without your express permission)
PLEASE NOTE: the application portal will request a CV. This is not necessary and can be ignored. Where it requests a CV please only upload the completed application form, and the optional Equal Opportunities form (if you wish to submit one).
Please get in touch with us details found on our website if you have any access requirements, for example if you would prefer to send your application via video.
Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK and also may be subject to a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check.
Please also note that this job description will not form part of your contract or your terms and conditions of employment. Duties and requirements of the role may vary from time to time in accordance with the needs of Foundling Museum, its strategy and the directions from its Director.
About the Foundling Museum:
A seaman, a composer and a painter, and the moving story of the charity they started 270 years ago. The Foundling Museum is a recipe of art and care, which still looks after kids today. Coram, Handel, Hogarth, what’s not to love? Grayson Perry CBE, Foundling Museum Trustee
The Foundling Museum explores compelling stories of love, loss and care through art, music, writing and emotive objects.
The Museum is the UK’s only arts and heritage institution dedicated to the public understanding of lived experiences of care. Inspired by three great 18th-century activists - campaigner Thomas Coram, artist William Hogarth and composer George Frideric Handel - our mission is to inspire change and transform lives through the power of the arts. We believe in creative action that brings past and present together, to stimulate imaginations and enrich lives.
The Foundling is also the birthplace of creative philanthropy – combining art and fundraising to publicly support lived experiences of care. At the Foundling, the term ‘care’ refers to children’s social care, including foster care, adoption, kinship care, local authority care and children’s homes. Central to our work is well-being through exhibitions, events, collections, research and arts programmes with care leavers, looked-after children, and early years (birth to five years old).
Examples of our work include:
- Art projects which explore how our historic story of care still resonates today by addressing stigma and supporting mental health. We do this by working in a connected way, establishing collaborations with local health and community partners.
- ‘Tracing Our Tales’, our flagship training programme for care-experienced young people which was named Learning Programme of the Year at the 2022 Museums and Heritage Awards. Supported by our Learning Team, trainees learn art or creative writing skills in weekly sessions led by dynamic artists and poets, to build a creative portfolio.
- Exhibitions, collections and displays, ranging from tiny, touching identifying tokens left by mothers with their babies, to composer George Frideric Handel’s will. Around the Museum, you’ll find works of art by contemporary artists like Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, Tracey Emin and Michael Craig-Martin, as well as 18th-century artists William Hogarth, Thomas Gainsborough and Joshua Reynolds.
For an overview of our charitable activities, and relationships with funders, please view the Foundling Museum Annual Report 2024/2025 on this link.
The Foundling Museum is the only cultural institution in the UK to celebrate the lives of care-experienced people, and those who care for them.

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