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Finance Director, Ark UK Programmes
About The Role
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We are looking for a strategic finance professional to join the senior leadership team of Ark UK Programmes and support the sustainable growth and development of our traded programmes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong commercial experience who is passionate about our mission and motivated by how different funding models and blended finance can enable us to create social impact at scale.
Within this role you will work closely with the Group Finance team, which is responsible for all the group financial processing and reporting, and supported by a group financial controller. We are looking for someone who will bring a firm understanding of the drivers of income and expenditure to support effective decision making across our programmes, ensuring that financial sustainability and mission impact are considered together and influence every part of the organisational strategy. The Finance Director will own all the financial modelling underpinning this, managing forecasting and budgeting, and providing rapid and reliable assessments of the financial impact of business decisions.
This role requires a curious and commercially minded approach, using a strong grasp of the economics of our ventures to identify risks and opportunities and deepen organisational understanding of key metrics such as subscription renewals. Working closely with the Group Finance team, the Finance Director will ensure management reports provide an accurate view of performance and will oversee spend and income risks, ensuring corrective action is taken where needed. The role will also work closely with the Managing Director to develop new ventures, ensuring their underlying economics are sound.
Reporting directly into the Managing Director of Ark UK Programmes, this role will also have dotted line reporting into the Group CFO who oversees all Ark’s financial activity, to ensure consistency and management of risk throughout the Ark Group.
The Finance Director will report into Managing Director, Ark UK Programmes. This role is currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office on a permanent basis working full time.
1st round interviews will be taking place in person on Wednesday 21st October 2026 with 2nd round interviews taking place in person w/c 2nd November 2026.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Requirements:
- The financial performance of Ark UK Programmes, highlighting risks and issues to the Managing Director to ensure effective commercial decisions are promptly made
- Developing the strategic plans for Ark UK Programmes including forecasting and budgeting
- Developing a fully auditable, flexible financial model able to provide rapid and reliable answers about the impact of different decisions on the financial performance
- Working with the Managing Director and product strategy team on developing new ventures, conducting robust financial analysis to support decision making and fundraising applications
- Working with the Group Finance Business Partner responsible for Ark UK Programmes to obtain relevant and accurate monthly Management Accounts in a format that supports sound financial management
- Present Management Accounts to the Ark UK Programmes senior leadership team
- Responsible for compiling and presenting the quarterly report to the AC+ Programme Board
- Work with the Group FD, FC and group finance team in making sure financial processes are efficient, processing is accurate, and that we make the most of the use of available technology
- Work with the Managing Director of Ark UK Programmes to develop a fully auditable flexible financial model able to be interrogated to provide financial insights into the impact of different decisions on the financial performance and long-term sustainability of the ventures, and to use this to advise on proposed changes such as pricing, contractual terms and programme structures
- As part of the senior leadership team, contribute to organisational direction and priorities that maximise long-term impact, ensuring financial sustainability is central to decision making
- Right to work in the UK
- Professional Accounting Qualification, with a preference towards CIMA
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior finance role in complex organisations or start ups
- Understanding the importance of strong financial modelling and experience building and interrogating models
- Strong commercial management and project experience, including financial management experience in organisations that depend on trading income in highly competitive markets
- Strong numerical and analytical skills including confidence in analysing large data sets and presenting important findings clearly
- Experience operating at a leadership level, with the ability to work independently and to structure and lead complex projects
- Strong relationship skills with enthusiasm for working in an entrepreneurial environment
- Confident and highly credible with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels
- Able to juggle multiple priorities and enjoy an environment which is constantly changing
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Benefits
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- Our flexible working model offers the best of both worlds, balancing in person collaboration, either in our state of the art West London office or through visits to our schools, with the flexibility of remote working
- In addition to flexible working arrangements, employees can request to work fully remotely for up to 10 working days a year, whether this be in the UK or abroad
- Our flexitime policy allows you to work your hours around our core hours of 10.00 - 16.00, helping you prioritise your work-life balance and personal commitments
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years’ service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays
- Full office closure between Christmas and New Year
- As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to
- Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform
- Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests
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About Us
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Ark Curriculum Plus is a not-for-profit education venture set up by the Ark Multi Academy Trust to improve subject outcomes. We’ve now been going for over ten years, using what we learn in Ark to support over 1,000 schools nationally. Our mission is to empower teachers to give every young person, regardless of their background, the subject knowledge and skills that will allow them to succeed.
We now have subject excellence programmes in English, Maths, Science and Geography, at primary and secondary. A team of subject experts work with partner schools to empower teachers to achieve subject excellence using an ambitious curriculum combined with CPD, teaching and assessment resources.
Our programmes, including Mathematics Mastery and English Mastery, have been shown to have measurable impact in evaluations by the EEF, FFT and The Brilliant Club.
Diversity and inclusion:
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.
Safeguarding statement:
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Ark works to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life.
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RISE strives for a world where people can lead safe, purposeful lives as a result of better relationships within families and communities; where harmful behaviour is marginalised and fewer people, are victims of crime. In order to create safe communities, RISE empowers people to break their cycle of harmful behaviour. RISE’s programmes challenge attitudes and facilitate long-lasting behaviour change and are driven by the belief that people, including children and young people, can make better decisions, given the right support. RISE are specialists in designing and delivering evidence-based, transformative behaviour change courses within the criminal justice system and wider community.
DRIVE aims to reduce the number of adult and child victims of domestic abusive by disrupting and changing perpetrator behaviour and maintain effective risk management of high risk, high harm perpetrators.
DRIVE is currently being expanded into Northamptonshire. The RESPECT, Safe Lives, Social Finance-led project sees RISE collaborate with Northants, statutory agencies such as the police, probation service and children's social care and local specialist agencies to challenge the behaviour of high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. The focus of DRIVE is to hold the perpetrators to account, rather than expecting punitive measures of uprooting the victim and children from their family, community and schools to be the solution; thereby allowing the perpetrator to move from one victim to the next.
Key Accountabilities
Statement of the main areas of responsibility
The DRIVE Service Manager will be responsible for mobilising the expansion project across Northamptonshire, working closely with the Drive Central Team.
The DRIVE Northants Team (Case Managers and Advance Practitioner) will develop and co-ordinate an individual, multi-modal intervention plan for each Service User, which will incorporate support and/or disruption strategies; a pro-active approach to Service User engagement and commitment to working towards attitudinal and behavioural change, whilst keeping the victim’s safety central to any interventions implemented. The Service Manager will seek to ensure this role is carried out fairly and take organisational responsibility for risk.
The DRIVE Service Manager will work collaboratively with the wider London DRIVE Team, and line manage DRIVE Northants Case Managers and Co-ordinators.
Management and Development:
· Provide each Case Managers with monthly Case Management Supervision.
· As part of the monthly Case management supervision process, Case Managers should be given the opportunity to discuss Service User cases; exploring concerns, reviewing assessment decisions and developing a collaborative individual intervention plan.
· Ensure that the service is managed in accordance with its governing documents from the DRIVE case management manual.
· Provide annual appraisal and regular support and supervision reviews to ensure that great performance is recognised; and that poor performance, and welfare issues affecting performance, are addressed. Offering Clinical Supervision as necessary.
· Support, manage and develop Case Managers, promoting wellbeing and growth within their roles.
· Ensure Case Managers maintain safeguarding training up to date in line with local protocols.
· Ensure Case Managers attend all training delivered by RESPECT and other relevant training.
· Ensure that all safeguarding and critical incidents are reported in a timely manner following the appropriate protocols.
Management and Performance:
· Provide routine reports to the Project Director, funders and stakeholders so that they can assess the overall performance of the service.
· To ensure that the required data is recorded on the Drive case management system, so that the evaluation, performance management and service learning is maximised.
· Represent the service at local and national events; deliver training and presentations as appropriate in partnership with the Project Director.
· Contribute to the learning from the Drive Pilot through service reviews, working with the Drive Evaluators, supporting the Drive Partnership in addressing implementation and ongoing delivery
Strategic Management
· Develop and maintain links with other agencies, both as an individual and as a service; developing protocols, referral procedures, skills sharing and joint working with external partners as appropriate.
· Attend and partake the Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Panel (DAPP) and MARAC meetings.
· Develop and maintain effective links with other agencies, attending strategic and operational working groups as appropriate.
· Demonstrate a proactive approach to resolving barriers to achieving the Drive objectives with other professionals and services.
· Share best practice with other Drive Service Managers to further develop the role and the Drive project in general.
· Work with the Director, Practice Adviser, Steering Group and Drive Project Evaluators to maximise learning from the pilot sites and modify the model according to findings from data on what is proving effective.
· Develop and share ideas for service innovation, exploring options for implementation locally and informing the potential for national roll-out on conclusion of the pilot phase.
Recording and administrative tasks:
· Supervision sessions will be recorded on the Case Management Supervision pro-forma, and form part of the quality assurance and staff support and supervision processes as well as informing the personal and professional development of the Team leader Case Manager.
· Ensure that Team Leader and Case Managers’ files and records are accurate and complete, submitted at the appropriate data collection milestones and that both are kept and are in compliance with General Data Protection Regulations 2018 (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and meet IMR (Internal Management Report for Domestic Homicide Reviews DHR) recording standards.
· Maintain an accurate and secure audit trail of all relevant communication in compliance with GDPR 2018.
· Support Case Managers to use the Drive Project electronic case management system accurately and consistently for all their work.
General tasks:
· Be a strong advocate for RISE delivery, representing RISE and its strategic direction at key stakeholder events.
· Attend management meetings as directed by line manager.
Confidentiality and Information Security
· Adhere to the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts and comply with the terms of RISE’s Privacy, IT and Data protection policies, and that of our partners where relevant.
· Comply with security measures in accordance with RISE policies and our partner’s E-mail and Internet use.
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
· RISE is committed to keeping children and vulnerable adults safe. Post holders with direct service user contact are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adults s/he is responsible for or comes into contact with. Post holders not in direct offender contact have a general responsibility for safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in the course of their daily duties and for ensuring that they are aware of the specific duties relating to their role.
Other duties
- Undertake other duties as may be required which are commensurate with the grade and nature of the post.
- Cover for other management posts as appropriate.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience
The tools needed to do the role
Essential
- Evidence of sound strategic thinking
- Experience managing staff
- Sound knowledge and understanding of Domestic Abuse work and Rehabilitative Interventions.
- Experience of managing performance and a track record of improving team/unit performance
- Ability to review and analyse data and apply problem solving skills to improve performance
- Experience of working effectively across organisational boundaries
- Experience of managing successful projects
- Sound knowledge of the principles of Equal Opportunities, anti-discriminatory practice and valuing diversity
- Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and presentation
- Experience of managing budgets
- A strong understanding and experience of risk management
· Experience and knowledge of multi-agency liaison risk management.
· Experience of working with both Families, Children and Service Users.
· An Enhanced DBS Check is required for this role.
Desirable
· A relevant qualification, e.g Management or strategic leadership
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Are you experienced in leading a team within Service Charges?
We have a fantastic opportunity to join our Service Charges team as Regional Service Charge Manager. Based from our office in Basingstoke, you'll combine office and home working in line with our hybrid approach, with occasional travel to our Wembley office for team meetings.
The Role
Reporting into the Head of Service Charge Setting and Administration, you'll be responsible for managing and coordinating the Regional Service Charges team in the South West region in the delivery of the service charge calculations (all tenure types) and annual service charge statements to customers in line with legal and regulatory requirements. The portfolio consists of approximately 20,000 units with a total annual service charge income budget of c.£20 million. Responsibilities include:
Managing the Regional Service Charge team with a focus on articulating a clear vision, providing direction, and promoting a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement
Setting the annual service charge expenditure and income budget across all tenures within the region
Accountability for the annual service charge estimate and final account process, ensuring the risk associated with rechargeable service charges is effectively managed and regulatory time scales are met
Working collaboratively across the business to support continuous service improvement and deliver excellent customer service to customers across different tenure types, ensuring compliance with legal requirements
Reviewing and approving the certification of annual service charges, documenting the calculation and apportionment process, including the reports and supporting documentation to facilitate the certification
Producing and analysing regular reports on recoverable repairs and maintenance expenditure, estimated service charge income and ad-hoc reports dependant on business requirements
What we're looking for
You should have previous experience in a similar management role within service charges. You'll need to demonstrate strong technical knowledge, being adept in managing fixed and variable charges in a large and complex setting, preferably in a housing context. You'll also need:
To be an experienced leader, skilled in developing high-performing teams and consistently maintaining high operational standards
Thorough understanding of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (as amended) and other guidance and best practice for service charges
To be qualified by experience or a qualified accountant with a solid understanding of accounting practices and concepts including account reconciliations
Ability to take ownership and work independently whilst meeting tight organisational deadlines
Strong stakeholder management skills, demonstrating collaborative, cross-functional working relationships, including experience liaising with external stakeholders, e.g. auditors, regulators and Ombudsman
Experience in directly engaging with customers, addressing queries, and delivering clear, concise written communication
Strong experience with Microsoft Office applications, including intermediate / advanced excel
Knowledge and experience of using housing management and property management systems (e.g. Workday, SUN, Agresso, NEC, Active H or similar)
About the Royal School for the Blind Charity
The Royal School for the Blind Charity Liverpool is a charity that runs both a School for young people aged 2-19 years old and an adult day service for young adults over the age of 19 with vision impairment, sensory, or additional needs. Although our funding comes from a variety of sources, we are starting to fundraise to support our income and make our work more sustainable for the future. Income generated will support the development of our pupils and young adults, prepare them for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of adult life and encourage their independence, communication and mobility.
Why this role matters
We have ambitious plans for the future including building a new Centre to provide opportunities for therapies and independent growth for young people, and we know that developing sustainable voluntary income will be critical to achieving them. That's why we're investing in fundraising and creating this new role. As our first Development Manager, you'll have the opportunity to build our fundraising approach from the ground up, developing new relationships with individuals, businesses, communities and charitable funders and helping us tell the story of our work to new audiences.
Role Overview and Application Process
Job Title: Charity Development Manager
Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)
Location: This role can be either office-based at the Royal School for the Blind Charity, or hybrid.
Responsible to: Charity Leadership Group and managed by Head of Central Services
Pay Scale: £35k - £40k, depending on experience (NJC 26-30)
Term: Two-year fixed term in the first instance, with the ambition to establish fundraising as a sustainable long-term function within the charity.
This is a rare opportunity to build and shape a new fundraising operation from the ground up, playing a pivotal role in the long-term growth and sustainability of the Royal School for the Blind Charity. As the function develops, there will be scope to expand its reach and impact, offering excellent potential for career progression.
The Charity Development Manager will lead efforts to secure vital income that underpins the charity’s vision and purpose, driving support through donor engagement, targeted campaigns, and strategic fundraising initiatives. Our long-term ambition is to build a diversified fundraising programme capable of generating approximately £400,000 annually. This role will be instrumental in developing and delivering a growing, high-performing fundraising portfolio.
We are looking for an experienced fundraising professional who can design and deliver a robust, evidence-based fundraising strategy. This will involve gaining a deep understanding of the charity’s mission, stakeholders, and audiences, as well as the broader funding landscape, creating a diversified and effective approach that maximizes income and long-term sustainability. This is an exciting time for the Charity as we become much more outward-looking. Alongside our existing work, we have begun a capital building project to enhance our resources. When completed, the new Rushton Centre will house facilities which are open to the public, including a hydrotherapy pool and a café. At the heart of this is a wish to make the Royal School for the Blind Charity part of the fabric of the City.
In this new post we are looking for someone who can help open up our work to the wider public: the role is well suited to an experienced fundraiser looking for autonomy and the opportunity to help shape the next chapter in the charity’s history.
Although this is a new standalone fundraising role, you won't be building the function in isolation. The post sits within a well-established and supportive team and will be strategically led by the Charity Leadership group and Board of Trustees. In addition, you will have access to colleagues across our services to help bring our impact to life, and support to develop campaigns and engage new audiences. Alongside this, the Charity is currently fundraising for a capital project for a significant new building to resource our activities and reach out into the wider community. Whilst this is a separate project, in the future there will be exciting opportunities to link the new building into the core fundraising strategy.
For full roles and responsibilities please see the application pack.
Applications close: 9am on Wednesday 21st October
Shortlisting: Thursday 22nd October
Interviews: Wednesday 4th November
Preferred start date: January 2027 (or as soon as possible)
Safeguarding
The Charity considers safeguarding as its highest priority and fosters an active safeguarding culture. The post will be subject to a range of pre-employment checks, including collection of 3 references, online checks and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We are here to support and meet the needs of children and young people with a vision impairment, sensory and other additional needs.
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A little bit about the role
Contract: Full time, fixed term
Salary: £87,632.09 (incl London Office Allowance) plus competitive pension
Location: Hybrid- 2 days per week in London Office
The Culture and Operations Director (COD) ensures Frontline is a high-performing, well-governed charity with a strong culture of freedom and responsibility - a place people can do their best work to achieve Frontline’s mission.
They have strategic responsibility for charity-wide planning to ensure Frontline’s operational functions, effectively support teams to navigate challenges whilst maximising new opportunities. The successful candidate will join Frontline at a pivotal moment and play a key role in driving the next exciting step of our growth.
The COD will ensure high-quality operational support is available to all teams. Working closely with Frontline’s Leadership Group (Heads and Directors), to make sure that the appropriate and timely information, tools and guidance (e.g. HR, IT and finance) are available to managers and teams as needed. This includes working alongside other members of SLT, to:
- Confidently support Frontline through a period of growth and structural change
- Embody the culture of freedom and responsibility, leading by example, and implementing strategies which improve efficiency and quality
- Maintain Executive oversight of Frontline’s finances, working with Head of Finance and Finance Audit and Risk Committee (FARC) Chair to ensure budgeting and financial decision-making is robust and strategic, to support the ongoing stability of the charity
- Maintain clear communication across teams, ensuring a connected and informed workforce who collaborate effectively. Oversee the success of key events such as annual all-staff away days, monthly gatherings and leadership stocktakes
- Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders including Frontline trustees, partner organisations and the Department for Education (DfE)
- Effectively lead teams to maintain Frontline's strong track-record of meeting legal/regulatory requirements, to minimise risk to the charity
Key Responsibilities
The COD will lead teams delivering on operational priorities in line with freedom and responsibility, to ensure we remain high performing:
Change management:
- Lead the coordination and project-management of an organisation-wide restructure, ensuing the charity is well-positioned to deliver on contractual obligations whilst diversifying to further amplify our impact and that teams are kept well-informed and feed into structural changes
- Support Frontline teams to work collaboratively and deliver plans to broaden the scope of Frontline's work, extending activity beyond current areas of focus whilst maintaining a strong, shard commitment to Freedom and Responsibility.
- Develop and adhere to tracking and monitoring systems ensuring annual priorities remain on track to achieve Frontline's mission and long-term strategy.
People and Culture:
- Manage the Head of People to identify new and creative ways to further strengthen and embed our culture and grow personal accountability
- Support the Head of People to ensure excellent HR administration, support and use of data (e.g. staff turnover, sickness levels and performance reporting) to inform future planning and decision-making
- Ensure the team design and deliver high-quality staff induction and training which support staff to thrive (e.g. personal leadership, managing effectively and radical candour)
- Maintain awareness of trends and developing technologies to support efficiencies, e.g approaches to recruitment and support to managers.
Finance and Governance:
- Manage Head of Finance and Compliance to ensure sound budget management (£25m annually), financial controls and clear reporting mechanisms are in place
- Work with the Finance team to ensure FARC and the board have the necessary information and confidence in the financial leadership of Frontline.
Charity Quality and Efficiency:
- Manage and support IT and System leads across Frontline, ensuring they have the resources and compliance mechanisms to ensure robust systems are in place.
- Support Contract Governance teams to negotiate and implement significant government contracts, ensuring outcomes are achievable and effective governance and commercially sound contracts are in place.
To make life better for children at risk of harm, by improving the services that support them.



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Overview
The role of Foodbank Manager is to oversee the operations of the East Grinstead Foodbank, with concern for its efficiency and standards within the Trussell franchise. This will include the strategic direction and financial sustainability of the Foodbank and with the wider team the reputation of the Foodbank and its partnerships with other voluntary organisations and governmental organisations.
The Foodbank Manager reports to the Trustees, including submitting a report to, and attending Trustee meetings.
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
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In co-ordination with the Trustees, to shape, implement and review the strategic development of the Foodbank, aligned with its mission, vision and values
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Provide inspirational leadership to the staff, volunteers and stakeholders
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Assess the evolving needs of the local community and identify opportunities for providing improved support
Management
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Oversee operations, ensuring the effective delivery of the Foodbank’s services and adherence to its policies and procedures
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Foster a positive and inclusive environment for the staff and volunteers
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Promote collaboration with referral and other external agencies
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Develop and maintain robust systems for data collection, analysis and reporting
Advocacy and External Relations
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Be the outward face of the East Grinstead Foodbank
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Handle any media interviews or visits to the Foodbank
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Give presentations on the Foodbank to community groups, donors and the public
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Represent the Foodbank and Trussell with local Councils and local MPs
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Liaise with other foodbanks in the region
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Lead the Foodbank’s participation in Trussell and other campaigning
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Take a lead role in periodic Newsletters
Fundraising and Financial Management
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Develop and implement a fundraising strategy to secure food and financial donations to ensure the sustainability of the Foodbank
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Cultivate relationships with donors, corporate partners and council/community partners to maximise financial support
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Actively assist in fundraising, including attendance at events, completion of applications and appeals for food and funds
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Assist the Treasurer and Trustees in setting Budgets, monitoring financial performance and recording systems
Compliance and reporting
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Ensure compliance with the relevant statutory obligations of the CIO, including the Charities Commission, food standards, health and safety, safeguarding and the other policies of East Grinstead Foodbank
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Ensure reporting systems are in place for stock and assetsof the Foodbank, including reports required by Restricted funders
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Ensure compliance with the terms of the Trussell franchise, including the online data system and reporting of key indicators
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Assist the Trustees in any Trusell or regulatory reporting requirements
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Ensure staff and volunteers are aware of all relevant regulations and reporting requirements
Staff and Volunteers
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Line manage the part-time staff
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Enable and ensure excellent coordination of and support for volunteers
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Assist in the recruitment of new staff and volunteers
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Regularly meet with staff
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Listen to and motivate volunteers
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Act as Safeguarding Officer or Deputy Safeguarding Officer if required
Reporting to Trustees
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Report to and attend Trustee meetings
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Advise on any exceptional events, risks, complaints, accidents and external contacts
Routine oversight
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Oversee the efficient operation of food collection, storage and distribution
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Ensure levels of food are monitored and issue appeals for more when needed
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Ensure that everyone who comes to East Grinstead Foodbank for help is treated with care and respect, has their needs listened to and is offered all possible assistance and signposting
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Engage directly with Foodbank clients when required
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Be present as regularly as necessary in open Foodbank sessions.
Foodbank Manager - Person Description
Essential
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Sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the Foodbank
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Passionate about tackling poverty and its causes
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Self-motivated and energetic, able to work independently
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Excellent communication skills
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High level of organisational skills
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Ability to lead, motivate teams of part-time paid staff and unpaid volunteers
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The ability to promote the Foodbank locally to raise awareness, food donations and funding
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Confident IT skills and knowledge of social media
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Working knowledge of statutory compliance in a small organisation, including staff, health and safety, safeguarding and GDPR
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A flexible approach to working hours, including occasional meetings and representations outside normal working hours
Desirable
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Previous experience within the voluntary sector
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Public speaking skills
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Experience of fund-raising
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Local knowledge, especially of welfare organisations
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Clean driving licence and access to a car
Terms
This is a permanent post. It is subject to a six-month initial probationary period.
The post is part-time, currently at 21 hours per week.
Hours may be worked flexibly subject to agreement with the Trustees.
The Foodbank is based at Jubilee Community Centre, Charlwoods Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 2HL.
Competitive salary for the charitable sector reviewed annually in January.
Benefits: All paid staff are entitled to be part of the NEST pension scheme.
Holidays: Paid holiday entitlement of 5.6 working weeks (pro-ratafor part-time hours worked) during a complete holiday year.The Foodbank is closed on bank holidays and these will not count as holidays.
Timetable
Closing date for applications: 16 October 2026
Interviews: shortly thereafter
Start date: Early January 2027, to facilitate a smooth transition from the current manager.
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Are you looking to work somewhere that actually invests in growing its people?
Do you love getting stuck into the day-to-day finance work as much as the bigger-picture strategy side?
Are you keen to be part of a Christian charity that's genuinely changing children's futures?
TLG’s Finance Manager role could be the role for you!
Title: Finance Manager
Location: Hybrid – TLG’s National Support Centre, Bradford, West Yorkshire (40% office-based including Tuesdays)
Salary: £37,066 - £40,090 (FTE)
Hours: Flexible,30 – 37.5 hours per week (0.8 – 1.0 FTE)
Reporting To: Director of Finance
Contract: Permanent
About TLG
Transforming Lives for Good (TLG) is a Christian children’s wellbeing charity rooted in the conviction that the local church is central to God’s mission of restoration and hope for children and families. Today, through our existing programmes of Early Intervention and Make Lunch, over 220 churches are partnering with TLG, supporting 4,699 children each year, with 1,059 children and family members connecting into the wider support of the church as a place of belonging, care and hope.
About the Role
As we journey towards our vision to bring fullness of life for every child, no matter what struggles they face, we’re looking for a passionate, motivated and mission-driven individual to join our team as Finance Manager.
The Finance Manager will play a central role in shaping the financial strength and future growth of the charity. As the operational lead for day-to-day finance, you’ll ensure robust financial controls, deliver accurate and timely reporting, and provide clear, strategic insight that empowers leaders across the organisation. Working closely with the Director of Finance, you will be a key voice in safeguarding financial health and driving forward our mission.
As someone who has completed or nearly completed their Accountancy qualification, you will be given responsibility in an environment centred on growth. The Finance Manager will lead a high-performing finance function, bringing expertise across budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis. You will oversee and continually improve financial systems and processes, ensuring they are efficient, compliant, and fit for a growing organisation with ambitious goals. As you take on this impactful role, we will support and develop you as a leader with sector-leading internal and external training.
Some of the role responsibilities include elements of:
- Financial Management & Reporting
- Budgeting & Planning
- Systems & Processes
- Financial Leadership
Whilst the responsibilities and feel of the role will be familiar to someone with a career in charity finance, the close work with TLG’s commercial subsidiaries, the opportunity to speak strategically in the future of the charity, the focus on career development and the environment of grace and faith encompassing TLG make this role an attractive proposition for anyone who wants to make a difference for Jesus within the finance sector.
About You
You will be a fully or nearly Qualified Accountant who wants to grow in a finance career with an organisation committed to seeing you flourish. You can work well within a high‑performing finance function, bringing strong charity finance experience, excellent technical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly across the organisation, including with department heads throughout the team. You’ll balance strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery of management accounts, budgeting and reporting. Alongside this, you’ll bring an active Christian faith, playing a full part in the spiritual life of the organisation and working sensitively with people of all backgrounds.
Next Steps
For more information about TLG, the role and the person specification, please see the attached Job Pack.
To apply for the position, please send a CV and completed Candidate Bio Details Form to Christian Jobs.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Joe at Christian Jobs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
To organise the Finance Department and all its functions to ensure timely delivery of complete, accurate information to all users in order to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.
Location: This is a hybrid role based in our Folkestone Office, with the number of days spent in the office to be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate, taking into account the needs of the role.
Working Hours: Office open officially from 9am to 5.30pm (Mon-Fri) and 9am-4pm on Fridays.
Responsibilities
- To manage all banking and Treasury functions, ensuring all payments are properly authorised and funds are invested in the best manner.
- To manage the Finance Department, its staff and software systems.
- To ensure the appropriate delegation of tasks and responsibilities to the Finance & Administration Officer and overseeing their development and training.
- Maintaining a thorough understanding of, and ensuring the integrity of the financial reporting, Nominal Ledger and costing structures, internal controls and monthly processes
- To manage all Payroll and Pension functions for UK and Overseas staff, ensuring full PAYE and NIC compliance, and processing MAFI pension contributions.
- To ensure all staff understand their payroll and pension matters, and help with understanding their tax situations, ensuring that overseas staff are on the correct tax (NT) code. Making staff aware when they need to take independent financial advice.
Job Activities:
General
- Working with the Finance Director to understand the budgeting and reporting practices.
- Maintaining a thorough understanding of, and ensuring the integrity of the financial reporting, Nominal Ledger and costing structures, internal controls and monthly processes.
- Working with the Finance Director to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
- Supporting Finance Director with special projects.
Treasury Management
Primary responsibility for and management of:
- Ensuring that liquid funds are always available to fulfil planned expenditure.
- Ensuring that funds are held so as to attract the best rate of interest.
- To research the best options for investment and consult with the Finance Director.
- To ensure that all funds are invested in-line with charity policies.
Banking
Primary responsibility for and management of:
- All bank-payment related software. This includes NatWest Bankline, NW ClearSpend and Bacway IP.
- All domestic and foreign bank accounts.
- Ensuring account balances are maintained at agreed levels and movement of funds as required.
- Organisational banking requirements including daily monitoring of transactions and resolution of any arising queries and issues.
Primary contact for:
- All domestic and foreign banks (NatWest – including Relationship Manager, Corporate Service team, foreign exchange dealer, Bank of Ireland Euro account,
- WorldPay & Stripe (Credit Card processing) and BACS (Direct Credit and Direct Debit processing)
- Software Providers
Payroll
Primary responsibility for and management of:
- Preparation, processing and payment of monthly Payroll and month end procedures to deadline.
- Adherence to HMRC rules and requirements ensuring MAF is protected from avoidable fines thereby minimising compliance costs.
- Advising Overseas Staff on matters of Tax and NI.
- Maintenance of the Payroll software and database.
- Driving process improvements across the Payroll function.
Primary contact for:
- HMRC
- Payroll Software Provider
- UK and Overseas Staff
Additionally:
- Providing guidance on Payroll related matters to Senior Management and Staff
- Providing reporting and analysis to HR and SLT as required
- Co-responsibility along with HR for advising monthly payroll changes
- Providing audit support specific to payroll and expenses
Pension
Primary responsibility for and management of:
- Preparing monthly submission and electronic transmission for payment of employer and employee pension contributions to Pension Scheme Provider for UK, Overseas and MAF International staff.
- Calculating, deducting, collating and validating personal pension contributions, and resolving any arising anomalies.
Arranging meetings with all Staff and IFA.
Primary contact for:
- Pension provider
- Death in service benefit provider
- UK and Overseas Staff
- MAF International
- Independent Financial Adviser (IFA)
Tasks common to all staff:
- Role modelling of organisational values and beliefs - to contribute to the shared spiritual life of the MAF UK team as a unique Christian charity. This will include attendance and participation in corporate times of biblical reflection and corporate prayer meetings.
- To participate in appropriate matrix programme and project teams, contributing skills and expertise to required timescales from the appropriate programme leader.
- To keep line manager informed of all relevant and timely information.
- At all times comply with statutory requirements for handling personal and sensitive data in a confidential manner.
- To abide by Safeguarding and Conduct Policies, and all other MAF UK policies provided on the Intranet.
Terms:
- As a senior appointment at least 36 hours per week but in addition those required to achieve the agreed responsibilities, with up to an hour for lunch daily, unpaid. Hours should be agreed with line manager.
- Flexibility will be required for working additional hours and travel to meet business needs or for travel or meetings on weekends or evenings.
- Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year (pro rata) plus the 8 paid public holidays per year.
- Non contributory pension scheme (10%) of salary.
- Permanent, or 1 year fixed term contract.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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
Following an exciting period of growth, CoppaFeel! is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Finance Manager to join our expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solutions focused individual looking to continue their career in charity finance, both Financial Accounting and Management Accounting, and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our financial operations.
You’ll be working closely with our Head of Finance & Contracts to help manage CoppaFeel!’s day-to-day finances and contribute to a range of essential finance functions. As part of a newly developed finance team, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact as we shape our systems and processes to support our continued growth.
We’re looking for someone with experience of line management within a finance role, ideally within a small team or charity environment. You’ll need to be confident using accounting software (we use Xero), have strong Excel skills, and be comfortable working independently. Most importantly, you’ll be proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to the success of our mission.
You will sit within the CoppaFeel! Finance Team. This role is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.
Duties & Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Operations
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Oversee cashflow, month-end processes, reconciliations, journals, payroll, VAT, Gift Aid and grant income.
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Manage the day-to-day finance function, including queries and bank payments.
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Maintain effective financial policies, controls and processes to mitigate financial risk and promote best practice.
Management Accounting
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Checking and finalising of budget holder monthly reports and other internal financial reports.
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Finance business partnering delegated budget holders (managers).
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Lead quarterly Forecasting process & support on annual budget setting.
Stakeholder Management
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Support Auditors and provide required financial information.
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Line manage finance officer and assistant.
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Work with external finance agencies to ensure a smooth handover of day-to-day processes.
Procurement & Projects
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Supporting in value for money costings and ROI’s.
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Work with People team to check Freelance contracts.
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Work closely with the Operations Team and others on cross-organisational projects.
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Undertake any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required by the Charity, in line with the needs of the organisation.
Skills, Knowledge, & Personal Attributes
Essential
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Qualified Accountant or qualified by experience
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Strong relationship building and communication skills and the ability to engage with a range of people within the organisation
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Have good working knowledge of reporting requirements and UK charity regulations experience including SORP
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Have experience driving change and improving processes.
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Experience in managing a Finance team
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Intermediate to advanced excel skills (pivot tables, sumifs, vlookups etc)
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Proactive and able to use own initiative to be solutions focused
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Ability to identify financial risks and maintain effective controls
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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Ability to analyse financial information and provide clear, practical advice
Desirable
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Experience using Xero
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Experience using Power Query
Application information
Applications will close at the end of the day on Thursday 1st October, however pre-assessment Excel tests will be conducted throughout the application period.
First Interviews will be held week commencing 12th 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, Terms & Conditions
Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off on our Founders birthday, and a day off for your birthday.
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Health Cash Plan; cash back on everyday health expenses, as well as a GP advice line and access to PerkBox.
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Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
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Core working hours of 10am to 4pm
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Flex Friday; every other Friday off, offering the time to recharge and ensuring work life balance, while remaining available in case of emergencies
All annual leave and benefits are pro-rata'd for part time employees.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.
While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.
We want our recruitment process to be inclusive, accessible and fair for everyone. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role will normally be offered an interview. In some high-volume recruitment processes, we may limit interviews to candidates whose applications most closely meet the role requirements.
Impact Manager - Operations
Contract: Permanent
Function/Team: Operations
Location: London, UK
Hours: 40
Reporting to: Director of Operations
Salary: £36,650 – £42,550, dependent on experience
STOP THE TRAFFIK prevents vulnerable communities from being recruited, trafficked, and exploited. Our targeted prevention efforts disrupt the criminal business of human trafficking, making it too high-risk and low-profit to sustain.
We're looking for an Impact Manager to lead the way STT measures, evidences, and communicates the difference our work makes, coordinating our impact measurement framework, managing KPI data and dashboards, supporting grant and programme design, and turning evidence into clear reporting for funders, the Board, and SLT.
What You'll Do
• Coordinate impact measurement across teams and partners, and maintain our indicator library and reporting templates.
• Manage KPI data, dashboards, and performance reporting for SLT, the Board, and funders.
• Support grant proposals with theories of change, logframes, and MEL plans.
• Turn evidence into compelling impact case studies and stories of change.
What You'll Bring
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities across teams.
• Confident written communication, translating data into clear reports and stories.
• Analytical skills, comfortable managing datasets in Excel or equivalent tools.
• Experience using digital tools to improve reporting efficiency.
We're proactively building a candidate pool that includes people with lived experience of trafficking or exploitation. There's no expectation to share your own experience, in the process or once in post - we believe it offers a unique compass for this work.
STOP THE TRAFFIK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, which may include an enhanced DBS check.
Benefits:
• A friendly, supportive team.
• Opportunity to engage with global partners and influential funders.
• Autonomy to shape fundraising approaches and contribute innovative ideas.
• Healthcare cash benefit scheme (with the option to include partner/children).
• Corporate eye-care scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Non-contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme with 7% employer contribution.
• 30 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 32 days with service).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Season Ticket Loan.
• Ability to swap two bank holidays to suit personal needs.
• Flexible working policy that supports staff wellbeing.
• Access to internal and external training opportunities.
If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter (both in pdf format) that evidences your ability to be successful in this role. Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. The deadline to apply is Monday 5th October 2026.
We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, minority, and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers, please let us know.
Registered Charity No. 1127321
If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter (both in pdf format) that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
As one of the UK's largest Housing Associations, you'll be joining an organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to delivering high-quality services to the communities it supports.
Your New RoleThis is a new role added to strengthen the team from a tax perspective,
Responsibilities include:
- Lead on tax, ensuring preparation of tax returns including VAT, CIS, Corporation Tax, Gift Aid and Employment Taxes.
- Identify and implement tax planning opportunities.
- Manage relationships with internal and external advisors and tax authorities, as required.
- Support the Group with ad-hoc tax and technical accounting queries.
- Lead on all tax consultations.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Full CCAB or CIMA qualification (or equivalent) or full tax qualification. Essential.
- Experience with core tax areas, specifically VAT (specifically partial exemption) and CIS and the ability to interpret legislative changes.
- Experience working in house or practice with large complex organisations.
Desirable:
- Prior exposure to operating in a public or not‑for‑profit environment such as housing, local or central government, or wider public services.
What You'll Get in Return
- You'll join a supportive and purpose-driven organisation where your work genuinely contributes to meaningful outcomes across the community.
- Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office
- Flexible working options
- Generous annual leave and matched pension scheme
- Salary up to £87,000
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV (in Word please). We will call you if you are shortlisted. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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hakespeare’s Globe is currently seeking an experienced Payroll Manager, on a permanent, part-time basis (21 Hours per week), who can build and maintain collaborate relationships across the organisation.
We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation. Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and the Global Majority are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single specification. If you’re excited about the role but your experience or qualifications don’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups such as the global majority, LGBTQA+, those from a working-class background, those with a disability and neurodiverse conditions.
The role:
This role is responsible for managing and overseeing the in-house payroll and pension functions at the Globe. The role ensures that there is a compliant, accurate and timely payroll for approximately 375 permanent employees, and a further 400 variable workforce of casual, PAYE and non-PAYE workers via monthly and weekly payrolls across the year. Oversight and account management of four pension schemes (NOW pensions, Aviva, Equity, and Musicians Union) is also a key part of this role. The Payroll Manager works with Payroll Assistant and other key stakeholders across departments to create automated process, ensure appropriate controls are in place, problem solve payroll and pension queries, and to make sure our systems are working for the organisation.
The Payroll Manager is responsible for preparing payroll outputs and reports for review; ensuring that final authorisation, sign-off and release of payroll payments are forwarded timely to senior members of the Finance and People & Culture teams, in line with agreed controls and delegated authorities. The Payroll Manager escalates exceptions, narrative for variances, policy deviations and high-risk items for decision and approval.
Please see the full job description for further information about the role.
Shakespeare’s Globe:
We use Shakespeare's enduring relevance to ignite the power of theatre to spread empathy and launch cultural experiences that inspire hope at every stage of people's lives. Our vision is to be the world's most exciting centre for Shakespeare and theatre experiences.
Benefits:
- Discount in the Globe shop and onsite restaurants/cafes
- Staff discounts via My Globe perks and better Bankside Buzzcard
- Free entry to selected shows, events and activities
- Access to our free employee assistance programme and 24/7 virtual GP service
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave and pay
- Life assurance scheme
- Rental deposit scheme and season ticket loans
- Flu vaccination scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced employer pension contributions after 12 months service.
To apply:
For more information, please download the job description from our website. To apply, please complete the online application form by midday, 30 September 2026.
First round interviews will take place virtually on 15 or 16 October 2026.
If you have any queries on the application process or online form, please email our Recruitment Team (email on our main page)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Transboundary Project Manager - International (NaturAfrica)
Reference: SEP20261130
Location: Liberia, West Africa
Contract: Up to 46 months
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £45,644.00 - £48,732.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance
Background
The NaturAfrica BiCoGoL Action is an EU-supported transboundary conservation, governance and green-economy programme covering the Gola-Foya (GbarLo) landscape in Sierra Leone and Liberia. The programme brings together RSPB, the Conservation Society of Sierra Leone (CSSL), the Society for the Conservation of Nature of Liberia (SCNL), Gola Rainforest Conservation LG (GRC-LG), the Environmental Foundation for Africa (EFA), government institutions, local authorities and forest-edge communities.
The Action will strengthen protected-area and community-forest management, ecological connectivity, participatory land-use planning, biodiversity monitoring, sustainable livelihoods and green enterprises, sustainable cocoa and other value chains, policy engagement, institutional capacity and cross-border cooperation.
About the role
RSPB is seeking an experienced Transboundary Project Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of the EU-funded NaturAfrica BiCoGoL Action across the Gola-Foya (GbarLo) landscape in Sierra Leone and Liberia. This is a senior, field-based leadership role responsible for coordinating a complex, multi-partner programme involving RSPB, CSSL, SCNL, GRC-LG, EFA, BL government institutions, local authorities and communities.
The successful candidate will be accountable for delivering the programme's agreed results, on time, within budget and to the required technical and donor standards. Importantly, this is a partnership leadership role: the postholder will achieve results through influence, coordination and collaboration rather than direct line management of most project staff.
Key responsibilities
- Lead integrated programme planning and delivery across Sierra Leone and Liberia.
- Coordinate implementing partners and ensure clear accountability for results.
- Monitor progress, budgets, risks and compliance and take timely corrective action.
- Lead adaptive management, learning, sustainability and close-out planning.
- Maintain effective relationships with the EU, government, communities, partners and other stakeholders.
- Ensure strong financial management, donor reporting, safeguarding and risk management.
- Strengthen cross-border coordination and integration across the landscape.
- Identify opportunities for private-sector engagement, sustainable value chains and green enterprises.
- Provide strong field leadership and represent the programme with key stakeholders.
About you
We are looking for a senior programme manager and collaborative leader with the following essential skills:
- Relevant professional experience in programme management, with a track record of delivering complex programmes.
- Experience managing programmes involving multiple partners and/or working across more than one country.
- Experience working on programmes funded by the EU or other international donors, or the ability to demonstrate transferable experience from similar funding environments.
- Experience leading and influencing stakeholders, with or without direct line management responsibility.
- Experience working with governments, NGOs and rural communities in West Africa, or transferable experience working with similar stakeholder groups and operating environments.
- Experience of financial management, risk management, communication and problem-solving within programme delivery.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability and willingness to live in Liberia and undertake regular travel within Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Experience in Liberia or Sierra Leone, transboundary conservation, community forestry, sustainable cocoa/value chains, climate finance, REDD+ or the Upper Guinean Forest would be an advantage.
Additional Information:
- This is an up to 46 month Fixed-Term role for 37.5 hours per week.
- The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 11th October 2026
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position as soon as possible after closing.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.

Purpose of Job
The Financial Reporting Manager acts as the principal link between ODI Global’s project-finance and corporate-finance functions. The role ensures that project budgets, Programme Analysis Budgets (PABs), donor income, billing, restricted and unrestricted funds, cash-flow information and project expenditure are accurately reflected in, and reconciled to, the general ledger. The postholder critically reviews financial and project information, investigates inconsistencies between project, budget and accounting data, and ensures corrective action is completed. They provide reliable analysis to support the Head of Finance, Chief Finance Officer, Senior Leadership and Board.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Financial Reporting Manager will work closely with the Head of Finance, Chief Finance Officer, finance colleagues, Portfolio Finance Managers, and project teams to deliver accurate, timely and decision-useful reporting across ODI Global.
1. Financial Reporting Leadership
- Support the timely preparation and critically review the monthly management accounts, ensuring that project, grant and fund information is complete, accurate and properly reflected in the general ledger.
- Lead the consolidation process for group entities and ensure the reporting of the Entities financials are accurate.
- Provide the Head of Finance and Chief Finance Officer with clear variance analysis, financial insight and performance commentary for management and Board reporting.
- Improve the usefulness, consistency and clarity of project, grant and organisational financial reporting.
- Coordinate and maintain an accurate and current full-year forecast, supported by documented assumptions and input from finance, programme and project colleagues.
- Analyse organizational and project cash flow, highlighting funding gaps, timing risks and actions required.
- Develop a framework for monitoring project compliance with both donor and charity requirements.
2. Financial Controls & Governance
- Maintain and improve proportionate preventive and detective controls across project-finance and corporate -finance processes, and escalate material control failures.
- Support the review and improvement of financial controls, risk assessments, delegated authorities and related procedures, ensuring they operate effectively in practice.
- Support the implementation and ongoing operation of the agreed process for deducting margin from projects at source, including reconciliations, guidance and communication with stakeholders.
- Identify and support targeted improvements to end-to-end finance and programme processes where these will improve accuracy, consistency or efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations regarding charitable operations.
- Work with finance and programme colleagues to ensure that Programme Analysis Budgets (PABs) are accurate, current and reconciled to the general ledger each month.
- Ownership of the use of the Purchase Ordering system
- Ensure relevant payroll and staff-cost information is accurately reflected in project and programme reporting and reconciled to the general ledger
- Prepare, post and reconcile monthly project journals, including accruals, prepayments and other adjustments
3. Audit & Compliance Management
- Maintain audit-ready financial documentation and support internal and external audits relating to financial reporting, projects, grants and controls.
- Monitor the resolution of reporting, reconciliation and control findings, and escalate material or overdue actions to the Head of Finance.
4. Team Development across Finance
- Provide practical guidance to finance and programme colleagues on project reporting, reconciliations, billing, fund accounting and financial controls.
- Promote accountability, transparency and effective collaboration between project, programme and finance teams.
5. Systems, Data & Process Optimisation
- Use finance systems and reporting tools effectively and support targeted technology improvements that strengthen reporting accuracy and controls.
- Ensure that financial and programme data are complete and accurate, and that PAB-to-general-ledger reconciliations are completed, reviewed and resolved each month.
- Contribute to the standardisation and appropriate automation of priority finance processes, with clear ownership and controls.
- Identify recurring data-quality issues, investigate their root causes and implement preventive action to improve future reporting.
Key Skills & Experience
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, or equivalent).
- Good analytical and reporting skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills, with the confidence to explain financial information clearly and constructively challenge finance and non-finance colleagues.
- Practical knowledge of applicable financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to work autonomously, manage competing reporting deadlines and maintain close attention to detail.
- Hands-on experience maintaining and improving operational financial controls—not solely reviewing or auditing them.
- Experience contributing to finance-system and process improvements that produced measurable gains in accuracy, timeliness or efficiency.
Success Measures
- Monthly management accounts, forecasts and cash-flow reporting are timely, accurate, supported by reconciliations and accompanied by useful commentary.
- Project and PAB balances are reconciled to the general ledger each month, with discrepancies investigated and resolved promptly.
- Management and Board reporting clearly explain financial performance, material variances, cash-flow risks and required corrective action.
We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, submit your application as soon as possible.
Why should you work for us?
ODI Global is committed to developing and supporting diverse and inclusive teams of people who share our passion, where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applicants from a range of diverse backgrounds including those who experience intersectional marginalisation on the basis of their class, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious identity or belief, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome applications from those living with disabilities.
Benefits
We prioritise the well-being of our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth. Enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, including public holidays and additional time off during Christmas and New Year. We also recognise the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements, remote work options, and study leave to support your professional development.
Our commitment to employee well-being extends beyond annual leave. We provide comprehensive benefits such as maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental leave, competitive pension schemes and interest-free travel loans. We offer sick pay, an Employee Assistance Program, and staff events and social activities to ensure your physical and mental health.
For those relocating to the UK, we provide relocation assistance to help you settle in. We also promote sustainable commuting with our Cycle to Work scheme and offer union membership to protect your rights and advocate for your interests.
At ODI Global, we believe that a supportive and rewarding work environment is essential for success. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects our commitment to your well-being and professional growth.
For a full listing of benefits, please visit our Careers page.
About ODI Global
ODI Global is a leading global affairs think tank. We inspire people to act on injustice and inequality. We focus on research, convening and influencing, to generate ideas that matter for people and planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Finance: £80,000 - £85,000 + Benefits | Hybrid | London
For a small (but mighty) international NGO undergoing significant organisational change and transformation, we are recruiting their new Director of Finance on a contract to permanent basis. Reporting to Deputy Executive Director, this pivotal role will lead the Finance team through this change, as well as contributing significantly to the change underway. This role will support the Regional offices, providing hands-on finance support to staff while contributing to a strategic and operational context in transition. The Finance Director will embed new practices and ways of working and build the team to produce deliverables for the long-term.
Main Duties:
- Plan, execute, and deliver global operating budget for 2027 strengthening budget monitoring, reporting, and cash-flow forecasting
- Present management accounts, financial forecasting, and remodelling to the Board
- Oversee the implementation of the Finance Systems plan
- Produce financial modelling and costings for Executive team to evaluate organisational change options
- Lead the International Grant Accounting team to provide first-rate business partnering support, and compliance with donor requirements
- Lead the Finance team to transition to a smooth month-end reporting schedule and monthly and quarterly management accounts
- Implement financial policies to ensure compliance and identify and close gaps in controls
- Ensure compliance with statutory, legal and taxation requirements across the UK, Netherlands, US and Canada including charity commission and companies house
- Review and strengthen all controls and accounting processes
- Support the Project, Donor and Global audits
Person Specification:
- CCAB qualified with strong finance senior management / leadership experience within an international, multi-donor organisation
- Proven ability to deliver accurate and timely financial reporting
- Proved ability to implement, improve, and manage financial systems and controls, during periods of transition and change
- Proven delivery of statutory audits and UK compliance (ideally including US/Canada/EU)
- Strong experience of grant management, and cost allocation
- Leadership skills, including financial and operational staff, and those in remote locations
- Available at short-notice and able to commit to at least 6-months, ideally with a desire to move into a permanent role
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

