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At Buttle UK, we believe poverty and crisis should never define a child’s future.
For more than 70 years, Buttle UK has supported children and young people across the UK facing poverty, trauma and complex challenges. Now with an ambitious new 2025–2030 strategy, they are entering an exciting new chapter, growing their impact, amplifying their voice and investing in the partnerships that will help change children’s lives for the long term.
This is a rare opportunity to join the organisation at a pivotal moment as their new Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships.
Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications, you’ll lead high-value fundraising across major donors, trusts and foundations and corporate partnership, shaping the future of income generation at Buttle UK while leading and inspiring a talented team.
If you’re someone who combines strategic thinking with exceptional relationship-building and you’re motivated by creating meaningful change for children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll lead the development and delivery of ambitious fundraising strategies designed to drive sustainable income growth and deepen supporter engagement.
You’ll personally manage a portfolio of high-value supporters and partners, cultivating transformational relationships with high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations and corporate organisations.
Alongside this, you’ll:
- Lead and develop a team of four fundraisers
- Build innovative stewardship and cultivation journeys
- Identify and secure new strategic partnerships
- Develop fundraising systems, pipelines and KPIs
- Work closely with senior leadership to shape organisational strategy
- Champion collaborative, values-led fundraising
- Help embed co-production and safeguarding within fundraising activity
This is a role for someone who enjoys balancing strategy with hands-on relationship management and who thrives in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.
What we’re looking for
We know great candidates don’t always tick every box, and we’d still encourage you to apply if this role excites you.
That said, we’re particularly keen to hear from people who bring:
- Significant experience managing high-value fundraising relationships
- A proven track record of securing six and seven-figure gifts
- Experience across major donors, trusts/foundations and/or corporate partnerships
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing high-performing teams
- Excellent communication and influencing abilities
- Strategic thinking alongside strong operational delivery
- A collaborative and compassionate approach
- A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people experiencing poverty
Why join Buttle UK?
This is an organisation that genuinely lives its values: child-focused, empathetic, responsive, collaborative and accountable.
You’ll be joining a team deeply committed to creating equitable opportunities for children and young people while also creating a supportive, inclusive and flexible working environment for staff.
Benefits include:
- Hybrid working
- 25 days annual leave plus Christmas closure and bank holidays
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
- Employer pension contribution
- Employee assistance programme
- Life assurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Strong commitment to learning and development
Accessibility & Inclusion
Accessibility matters deeply to both Buttle UK and Valued Recruitment.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
If you need any adjustments or support at any stage of the application process, please let us know, no request is too big or too small.
Interested?
Buttle UK is partnering exclusively with Valued Recruitment for this search.
To apply, please send your CV along with a covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining:
- why this role interests you
- what you would bring to Buttle UK
Key dates
- Closing date: 9am, Monday 22 June
- First interviews: Monday 29 June and Tuesday 30 June
- Second stage interviews (London): Monday 6 July
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We kindly ask recruiters or agencies not to contact us about this role as we're managing this process directly. Due to the volume of agency enquiries, we're unfortunately unable to respond to each one individually.
Location: Reading, Hybrid (at least once per month to Reading Office)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: £30,124 pro rata £17,097.41 for 21 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time
Campaign Closes: 22nd June 2026
Interviews: First stage: 24th/25th June 2026,
Second stage: 30th June 2026
On occasion, we may close a vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as we will be shortlisting on a rolling basis.
Core Purpose
To deliver high quality, accurate, and responsive financial support that ensures the smooth operation of Make-A-Wish finance function. This role is central to maintaining the integrity of financial data through timely processing of transactions, effective communication with stakeholders, and diligent reconciliation of accounts. By supporting both internal teams and external partners, the role helps uphold financial compliance and operational efficiency, enabling Make-A-Wish to focus on granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.
Key Responsibilities
Customer and Communication Support
- Monitor the finance mailbox daily, ensuring all emails are reviewed and responded to in a timely, professional, and accurate manner. Provide first-line support for internal and external customer queries, escalating complex or unresolved issues to the appropriate team member or manager.
- Handle incoming calls to the finance team, offering courteous and knowledgeable assistance. Accurately log call details and follow up on outstanding queries to ensure resolution and customer satisfaction.
Sales and Purchase Processing
- Process sales invoices accurately and efficiently in accordance with MAW’s financial procedures, ensuring correct coding, VAT treatment, and timely dispatch to customers.
- Set up new customers and suppliers on the finance system, verifying all required documentation and approvals are in place. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records to support compliance and audit readiness.
- Process purchase ledger invoices (approx. 360 per month), ensuring they are matched to purchase orders, coded correctly, and approved in line with internal controls. Resolve discrepancies promptly to avoid payment delays.
- Create payment runs and upload onto the bank for approval, ensuring approvals are obtained in a timely manner
Reconciliations and Debt Management
- Perform supplier statement reconciliations regularly, identifying and resolving aged or unmatched items. Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure accounts are accurate and up to date.
- Monitor outstanding sales invoices, escalating overdue items to the relevant ‘requestor’ or budget holder. Support the credit control process by providing timely updates and assisting with follow-up actions.
- Conduct income reconciliations on a regular basis, ensuring all income is accurately recorded and discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts as assigned, maintaining clear audit trails and supporting documentation for all entries.
Expense and Credit Card Management
- Process monthly credit card statements, ensuring all transactions are supported by receipts, correctly coded, and approved in line with company policy.
- Review and process employee expense claims, checking for accuracy, policy compliance, and appropriate authorisation before submission for payment.
Inventory and Stock Control
- Conduct stock takes at agreed intervals, working with relevant departments to ensure accurate counts and investigate variances. Support the maintenance of accurate stock records in the finance system.
Financial Recording and Reporting
- Post and process journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments to ensure the general ledger reflects accurate and complete financial information. Maintain supporting documentation for all entries.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify process improvements and opportunities for automation, making recommendations to line manager and supporting implementation
General and Ad-Hoc Support
- Support with ad-hoc finance tasks as required, including data entry, reporting, and assisting with audits or internal reviews.
- Provide cover for team members during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of service and workload management. Take on additional duties as appropriate to the level of the role and contribute to team objectives.
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience in a finance or accounts role, with a solid understanding of financial processes such as invoicing, reconciliations, and ledger management.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
- GCSE Maths or equivalent, grade 4/5 (C) or above.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to respond professionally to internal and external queries.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing workload effectively and meeting deadlines.
- Proficient in using finance systems, particularly Xero and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
- Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
- Willingness to learn
- Positive and ‘can do’ attitude
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working within a charity, non-profit, or mission-driven organisation.
- Experience with stock control or inventory management.
- Knowledge of VAT and basic accounting principles.
- AAT qualification or working towards a relevant finance qualification.
- Experience supporting audits or financial reviews.
- Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and support team members during absences.
- Proficiency in finance systems, Lightyear & JOIIN
Registered Charity
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Together, we create joy, happiness and magical memories through life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
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