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Director of Finance and Operations
The Akshaya Patra Foundation UK
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum
Remote (UK-based) with expensed travel to London
Full-time, permanent
Akshaya Patra is one of the world’s largest school meals charities – nourishing 2.35 million children in India every day and now expanding our impact across the UK.
Our UK after-school programme, Empower Hour, provides hot, nutritious meals and targeted tuition to children growing up in poverty – extending the school day by 60 minutes to give them the fuel, support and enrichment they need to thrive.
What began in one school in 2024 is already serving ten, and – alongside driving continued expansion in India – we are now ready to scale our delivery to reach thousands more children across the UK’s most disadvantaged communities.
To help lead this exciting phase of growth, we are seeking a Director of Finance and Operations – a senior leader who combines strong financial stewardship with operational leadership and is motivated by purpose as much as performance.
You will sit on the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO, and oversee two core portfolios:
- Programmes – overseeing Watford kitchen operations, Empower Hour delivery and holiday hunger initiatives.
- Finance and Resources – leading financial planning and reporting, systems, compliance, HR development and organisational infrastructure.
This role will suit someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and practical implementation – someone who finds energy in building strong foundations and helping a values-led organisation grow well.
You may have built your career in charity, education, food provision, public services, the private sector or elsewhere – but you will bring:
- Senior-level experience across finance, operations or programme delivery.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of charity governance and compliance.
- A collaborative leadership style – supporting, challenging and uplifting those you lead.
- Deep alignment with our mission to fight child hunger and educational inequality.
What we offer:
- Flexible and remote working.
- 34 days’ leave (25 days annual leave + Diwali + English bank holidays).
- Employer pension contribution.
- Investment in professional and vocational development.
- A meaningful leadership role in a growing global movement – empowering children in both the UK and India.
How to apply:
- Download the full job description and application details here or on our website.
- Please send your CV and a cover letter to the email address in the applicant pack outlining both your suitability for the role and what attracts you to Akshaya Patra and our mission.
- Closing date: Monday 3 November 2025.
If you believe no child should be held back by hunger – and you have the leadership skills and desire to help grow an organisation that makes that possible – we would love to hear from you.
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Akshaya Patra is one of the world’s largest school meals charities – nourishing 2.35 million children in India and now expanding our impact in the UK
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Assistant Director – Property Services
We are seeking a strategic and experienced property leader to drive excellence in housing compliance, maintenance, and asset management.
Position: Assistant Director – Property Services
Salary: £56,000 rising to £64,368 per annum
Location: South East England (with hybrid working options)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 13th October 2025
About the Role
This is a pivotal leadership role within a well-established social housing provider and charity, offering supported accommodation and services to vulnerable individuals. As Assistant Director – Property Services, you will lead the delivery and continuous improvement of property services across a diverse portfolio of residential, office, and retail spaces.
You’ll be responsible for ensuring full compliance with housing regulations, health and safety legislation, and building safety standards. This includes overseeing planned and responsive maintenance, asset management, and facilities services. You’ll manage both in-house teams and external contractors, embedding a “right first time” approach and championing tenant involvement in service design.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading property service strategy and delivery
- Ensuring regulatory compliance and audit readiness
- Managing departmental budgets and investment planning
- Driving service improvement through tenant feedback
- Overseeing recruitment, development, and performance of property teams
- Contributing to organisational strategy and transformation
About You
You’ll bring significant senior-level experience in property, housing, or facilities management—ideally within the social housing or charitable sectors. You’ll have a deep understanding of compliance frameworks and a track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams and large budgets.
You’ll be a confident leader with excellent communication skills, able to engage effectively with internal teams, tenants, contractors, and regulators. Strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and a commitment to inclusive leadership are essential.
You’ll also have:
- A degree or equivalent in a relevant field (e.g., construction, housing, surveying)
- Membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB, IWFM) or equivalent experience
- Strong project management and procurement skills
- A passion for delivering high-quality, safe, and sustainable housing services
About the Organisation
This organisation is a respected provider of supported housing and homelessness services, committed to helping people rebuild their lives. With a strong values-led culture and a focus on continuous improvement, they offer a collaborative and impactful working environment.
Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Head of Property Services, Director of Asset Management, Head of Housing Compliance, Facilities Director, Strategic Property Manager, Estates Director, Head of Maintenance and Compliance.
