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My client, a well known charity, is looking to recruit a permanent business partner to join the team. Based from home, with some travel throughout the year, the role will be to deliver financial data, analysis and support to managers across the business whilst developing and delivering good quality budgeting and forecasting tools which will help provide specialist financial advice for informed decision-making.
Day to day your role will include:
- To be part of all financial planning and business planning cycle activities, to include the annual budget, Medium Term Business Strategy and quarterly rolling forecasts.
- Deliver high-quality financial information on a regular and adhoc basis which may include daily, weekly, monthly cycles
- Transform data into relevant information; identify trends, and deep-dive into variances.
- Consult closely with stakeholder to understand current and future business needs and ensure the necessary resources and plans are in place.
- Interpret and interrogate the financial data in order to identify key areas of the business for development and performance review.
- Ensure statistical returns are completed as required by law and results analysed for benchmarking against the sector and key competitors (to include charity sector external reporting)
To be considered for the role you will need to be a fully qualified (CCAB) finance professional with previous experience in business partnering as well as in the charity or another regulated sector.
This is a home based role but some travel will be required throughout the year. The salary range is £52,265 to £72,927.
Senior New Business Development Officer
12 month Fixed Term Contract. Full Time. Hybrid working, (2 days in the office per week)
Location: This role can be based in any of our UK offices, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, or Warrington
Salary: London £50,614 per annum (including London allowance). Cardiff, Edinburgh & Warrington £45,732 per annum
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. The Christian Aid Resilient Futures Fund is key to delivering this vision. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the Role
Christian Aid’s Resilient Futures Fund (CARFF) is an ambitious new initiative mobilising capital for climate adaptation and resilience across the Global South. We are building a pipeline of innovative enterprises supporting communities on the frontline of the climate crisis, and we are now seeking a Senior New Business Development Officer to help drive this mission.
This role sits at the heart of CARFF’s growth. You will shape and deliver a dynamic fundraising and partnership strategy, working closely with the Head of CARFF to cultivate high-value supporters, deepen relationships across the philanthropic and impact investment worlds, and help establish CARFF as one of Christian Aid’s most exciting emerging ventures. You will design compelling donor experiences, use insight and analysis to guide your approach, and work collaboratively across Christian Aid to embed CARFF into wider fundraising efforts.
About You
You will bring a strong track record in securing major gifts or high-value partnerships, confidence in developing fundraising strategies across diverse audiences, and an instinct for building meaningful, long-term relationships. You will be comfortable working in a fast-moving environment, able to translate insight into action, and motivated by the opportunity to shape a new initiative with global reach. A passion for climate resilience, impact investment, or international development would be an advantage.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of philanthropy and innovation, and who wants to contribute to a fund with the potential to deliver significant and lasting impact.
Find Out More
For full details of responsibilities, requirements, and impact, please see the Role Profile.
Travel
Occasional UK travel and limited international travel may be required.
Why Join CARFF?
This is a rare opportunity to join Christian Aid at a genuinely transformative moment. CARFF is not just another funding mechanism; it is a strategic investment in long-term resilience, creative climate solutions, and economic dignity. Your work will directly enable enterprises to scale climate-resilient innovations where they are needed most.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Homelessness isn’t just about losing a home—it’s about losing stability, security, and often, hope.
YMCA Wirral Hostel is looking for a dynamic Kitchen Manager to lead our busy kitchen and bring energy, creativity, and care to the heart of our service.
By filling the bellies of our residents with healthy, hearty meals, you’ll play a vital role in sustaining their health and happiness to carry them through some really tough times.
As a core part of our team your work as the Kitchen Manager will be key in helping individuals take steps towards a brighter future helping them to regain strength and courage.
We are a growing and vibrant team of professionals who work hard to improve the lives of those who need it most. If you’re ready to take on a practical, hands-on role that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Oversee daily kitchen operations
- Plan and prepare and serve meals for residents
- Manage stock, budgets, and compliance with food safety standards
- Creating a positive and welcoming environment where people feel safe and valued.
- Inspire and support a small team to deliver excellence every day
What We’re Looking For
- A kind heart and a strong sense of empathy
- Great communication and organisation skills
- A calm and measured approach to handling challenging situations
- Experience in catering or hospitality
- A positive attitude and commitment to supporting vulnerable people
Applications for the Kitchen Manager role are to be made via the application form on our website- we do not accept CV's
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join an established international humanitarian aid charity as Finance Manager
Human Relief Foundation is a dynamic and impactful non-profit humanitarian organisation dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance to those affected by natural disasters, armed conflicts, and poverty across the world.
Our focus is on providing assistance in the areas of emergency response, education, orphan care, healthcare, and sanitation. Human Relief Foundation has been one of the first responders to major crises in many countries.
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the Human Relief Foundation’s goals. This role requires strong leadership abilities and a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles.
Person Specification
• Must hold a professional accountancy qualification: ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA.
Responsibilities:
• Acting as point of contact and spokesperson for all financial aspects of the charity and a trading subsidiary company;
• Providing complete and parallel financial accounting services to the charity and it’s trading subsidiary arm, maintaining proper records of all financial activities, and reconciling any inter-company issues between the charity and it’s trading arm;
• Implementation & administration of a Pension Plan for both the charity and the subsidiary as and when required;
• Providing financial expertise, leadership and high quality support to the management team in the UK and our international offices;
• Dealing with all queries and compliance issues relating to HMRC, Charity Commission and the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator;
• Preparing quarterly reports for management and trustees and presenting these to management or the board of trustees;
• To ensure the provision of accurate and timely financial information including budgets and forecasts;
• Maintain income sheets of revenue including standing orders and any other monthly revenue such as grants or other payments;
• Integrating Sage, QuickBooks with existing internal charity databases.
Maintaining separate records and reconciliations for
• Restricted or ring fenced donations or grants for specific projects;
• Funds raised through specific fundraising events or for specific projects (including setting up and managing separate budgets and expense controls for each).
Managing and administering
• All day to day incoming & outgoing amounts, banking and cash flow handling and settling all approved invoices and expense claims;
• Payroll for the Charity office staff and the Charity shop employees through the subsidiary;
• Outgoing payments for the UK offices and making International payments;
• Receipt of payments and making payments, in the UK and for projects Internationally in the field whilst maintaining separate budgets and records and liaising where necessary with International Programmes Department and other relevant departments;
• You will be responsible for the management and development of the small team of finance staff in the UK and internationally. Completion of all relevant quarterly, annual and other statutory compliance requirements for both the charity and its subsidiary, including
• Preparation and submission of quarterly Gift Aid returns and quarterly VAT returns to HMRC;
• Preparation of annual end of year accounts, filings and documentation for annual audits;
• Filing all relevant records with HMRC, Inland Revenue, Charity Commission, and Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator;
• Maintaining all relevant records and implementing changes to existing handling of records as required for compliance purposes.
Benefits
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Employee contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest in the
position to Ifza Kauser
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Volunteer Officer to plan and deliver our new Volunteer Strategy. This role involves leading and coordinating our voluntary role holders across different roles and integrating with the wider work of the team.
We want someone who is passionate about volunteers and who will rise to the challenge set by our Chief Officer for all our work to have a clear fingerprint of volunteers demonstrated. The post holder will have latitude to develop a modern, exciting, and vibrant volunteer base and will work across the team to embed new roles which enable us to spread our reach further into the District.
We work closely with the local health and social care system to use our volunteer’s skills and lived experience to support Patient Safety Walkabouts and Patient Led Assessments of Care Environments (PLACE). We also have the power and responsibility to deliver Enter and View visits as a Local Healthwatch organisation. The Volunteer Officer will coordinate and oversee these activities to continue our successful partnership approach.
We are committed to providing social value to the local population, we do this through our opportunities which include volunteering, collaborating, work experience, and placements.
Purpose
To have responsibility for the Healthwatch Wakefield Volunteer Strategy. To lead on recruitment, co-ordination, and support of a diverse range of volunteers for Healthwatch Wakefield; including a ‘buddy’ system to help overcome barriers to involvement. To facilitate and maintain an activity and training record, and report on volunteer contributions on a regular basis. To remain up to date with relevant legislation and good practice in volunteering. To review and develop the roles available for volunteers in Healthwatch, working collaboratively with volunteers, contributors and the team.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Promote and deliver volunteering opportunities
- Recruit, induct, support and develop volunteers
- Lead Enter and View visit planning and coordinate patient safety activities
- Provide leadership for the volunteer programme
Person specification
Essential Criteria:
- Experience of supporting and supervising volunteers, including recruitment and induction.
- Experience of producing systems and procedures for volunteers.
- Experience of delivering and co-ordinating training.
- Experience of working with a diverse range of communities.
- Experience of working in partnership and with external stakeholders.
- Experience of report writing.
- Communication, facilitating, and liaison skills.
- Ability to confidently build and maintain professional relationships.
- Ability to work as part of a team and to collaborate with others.
- Good planning and organisational skills, including ability to prioritise workload.
- Able to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
- Able to produce succinct, articulate and well-formatted documents and reports.
- Ability to understand, interpret and analyse basic financial information
- Competence in IT skills and internet use.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of developing a volunteer policy.
- Experience of working with volunteers within a health or social care setting.
- Experience of managing a project budget.
- Knowledge of the third sector in Wakefield District and the environment within which it works.
- Knowledge of health and social care structures.
Your local health and social care champion
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 30 hours per week between the hours of 8am and 7pm Mon-Sun (flexible – hours to be agreed with successful candidate)
Our Values
Homelessness isn’t just about losing a home—it’s about losing stability, security, and often, hope.
YMCA is a worldwide organisation, but YMCA Wirral specifically looks to serve the specific needs of the community in our corner of the world. In Birkenhead, this has taken the form of a homeless hostel for adults of all ages. Ensuring that rough sleepers are safe is only the beginning - we also want to aid in their quality of life, and support them in their steps toward security and independence. The Activity Coordinator will play a key part in the quality of life of our residents.
The role of the Activity Coordinator
We are looking for a dynamic Activities Coordinator to lead a vibrant programme of health, wellbeing and vocational activities at our Birkenhead hostel to support our busy shelter and bring energy, creativity, and care to the heart of our service.
By providing our residents with a time table of interesting and life enhancing activities you’ll play a vital role in sustaining their health and happiness and help carry them through some really tough times.
As a core part of our team your work as the Activity Coordinator will be key in supporting individuals to take steps towards a brighter future helping them to regain skills, confidence and positive mental health.
We are a growing and vibrant team of professionals who work hard to improve the lives of those who need it most. If you’re ready to take on a practical and unique role that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do:
- Organise the delivery of a range of inclusive activities: arts, health, sports, life skills, social events within our shelter and the wider community
- Collate data and prepare reports for management and funders
- Inspire and support our residents to engage in a range of activities across the week
- Recruit and support a number of volunteers to help out within our services
What We’re Looking For
- A kind heart and a strong sense of empathy
- Great communication and organisation skills
How to Apply:
We do not accept CV's. All applications for the role of Activities Coordinator must be made via our application form found on our Career's Page:
Activities Coordinator at YMCA Wirral Homeless Shelter | YMCA Wirral
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting secondment opportunity for a Case Manager to provide maternity cover as part of the Drive Project in Lancashire. Drive in Lancashire currently covers Blackpool, Wyre, Fylde, Lancaster and Morecambe.
The Drive Partnership, formed by Respect, Safelives, and Social Finance is working to transform the national response to perpetrators of domestic abuse. They work to end domestic abuse and protect victims by disrupting challenging and changing the behaviour of those who are causing harm. Together they have developed the Drive Project to address a gap in work with high-harm, high-risk perpetrators of domestic abuse. They also work to advocate for systems and policy change - to develop sustainable, national systems that respond more effectively to all perpetrators of domestic abuse.
By supporting individuals to make meaningful changes, the role also contributes to improved quality of life and safer outcomes - helping offenders to move away from the criminal justice system.
What we offer
At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Role
As a Case Manager you will strive to make contact and work on a one-one basis with perpetrators to pro-actively secure engagement, influence attitudinal and behavioural change and link to complementary services. To do this you will work alongside existing agencies to design a co-ordinated, intervention plan, addressing identified needs and risk, and promoting understanding of the impact of abusive behaviours.
You will work closely with the IDVA's (integrated partner support) to review risk, develop safety plans, and improve outcomes for all parties involved. You will be passionate and committed to working within a multi-disciplinary team and will have a demonstrable track record of working with complex need service users. This may be within the field of domestic abuse and /or mental health, substance misuse and offending.
This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. All client related travel will be reimbursed.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Triage & Early Interventions Officer to join the team in North Wales working 37.5 hours per week. The ability to converse in Welsh is desirable for this role.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is based in the Victim Help Centre, in St Asaph, North Wales and working in liaison with North Wales Police and other relevant agencies.
In this position you will contact Victims by telephone to undertake a comprehensive needs assessment and commission a range of services to support identified needs if appropriate.
You will refer victims to partner agencies and contact approved suppliers to deliver services to victims. You will also direct referrals to appropriate colleagues to allocate Victim Support workers for further support.
You will identify and manage the victims immediate service needs and contribute towards risk assessment processes and following agreed safe contact processes and recording all contact securely.
The nature of service required will vary depending on individual circumstances and specified outcomes will be achieved through building trust and confidence with victims who will be vulnerable and have complex needs.
Level 4 Welsh Language skills and the ability to communicate fluently through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the selection process.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
We have an exciting opportunity for 2 x Children and Young People Domestic Abuse Practitioners to join New Era working in Staffordshire. The position is 37.5 hours a week on a Permanent Contract with the Safe Accommodation Team.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
These roles are based in Staffordshire (we have an office in Stafford or Stoke). You will work directly with children and young people across the area; with hybrid working an option after the 6 month probationary period.
As a CYP DA Practitioner you will be:
- Working directly and indirectly with children and young people
- Delivering services mostly through education establishments
- Working within a wider DA service for the whole family approach
You will need:
- Good communication skills
- An ability to engage, build rapport and motivate young people
- Good understanding of domestic abuse and its impact on young people
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
The Organisation
This is a well-established national charity with an income in excess of £100 million, playing a vital role in supporting people affected by a major health condition. The organisation is values-driven, impact-focused, and undergoing continuous improvement in its financial operations. The Finance & Assurance directorate is a trusted partner across the charity, enabling better decision-making through high-quality financial insight and compliance.
The Job
As Financial Accountant, you'll lead a small team and report to the Head of Financial Accounting. You'll be responsible for producing accurate financial statements, managing audit deliverables, ensuring compliance with charity and company law, and driving improvements in financial processes and reporting. This is a hands-on technical role with leadership responsibilities, requiring collaboration across finance, systems, and planning teams to deliver a seamless finance function.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing statutory accounts and technical accounting adjustments
- Leading year-end processes and audit engagement
- Ensuring compliance with VAT, Corporation Tax, and Gift Aid
- Driving system and process improvements
- Supporting and developing Associate Accountants
The Person
You'll be a qualified accountant with strong technical expertise in SORP/FRS102 and experience in a large, complex organisation. You'll bring a track record of producing high-quality financial reports, managing audits, and improving performance through data and collaboration. Open to candidates coming straight from practice, especially those who have previously laised with charities.
We're looking for someone who:
- Communicates confidently with senior stakeholders
- Builds high-performing, accountable teams
- Is resilient, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement
- Works collaboratively across departments and disciplines
- Champions inclusion and values-driven leadership
What's in it for You?
- A meaningful role in a purpose-led organisation making a real difference
- Remote working with occasional office attendance
- Competitive salary in the region of £50,000-£58,000
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
- Up to 8% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance and income protection
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A collaborative, high-support environment focused on learning and impact
What to Do Now
If you're a technically strong accountant who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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IDVA Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)
Location: FCWA Offices, 77 Montague Street, Blackpool
Salary: £26,500 (unqualified) - £28,500 (qualified or after 2 years of service)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday: 9:00am–5:00 pm)
Closing Date: 24th December 2025
Main Purpose and Scope of the Job
FCWA is an innovative, exciting, and friendly organisation run by a staff team who are passionate about bringing an end to domestic and sexual violence. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.
The IDVA Role and Key Responsibilities
- The IDVA will manage high profile / intensive case work
- To establish the risks to and the needs of survivors, identifying and prioritising those at the highest risk
- To support the empowerment of survivors, assisting them to recognise the dynamics of domestic abuse present in their own situation, and to help them regain control of their lives
- To ensure that SafeLives DASH Risk assessment, Individual Safety & Support Plans are completed and updated on a regular basis.
- To ensure that support planning is outcome focused and that clients inform the type and level of support that they receive.
Skills and Qualifications
- Knowledge of domestic violence its impact on victims and their children (physical, emotional, financial and sexual, with knowledge of ‘honour- based violence’ , forced marriage and Female Genital Mutilation)
- Knowledge of perpetrators abusive behaviours within relationships, including family relationships, male victims and same sex relationships.
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues and ability to address them appropriately.
- At least one years’ experience of managing a caseload and of supporting service users.
- Experience of partnership working and of maintaining excellent working relationships with a range of stakeholders.
- Previous experience of using computer-based systems to accurately record work and client details.
Benefits
- Birthday day off
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Regular staff support sessions
- Contributory pension scheme
- Death in Service insurance
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Friendly, values-driven team environment
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for FCWA, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
Please note that we reserve the right to withdraw or close this vacancy at any time.
This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and clearance.
Salary: £25,185.16 per annum pro rata (£13.09 per hour)
Hours of work: 4.5 hours per week on Friday mornings (with potential for ad hoc additional hours)
Annual Leave: 26 days rising to 32 days per year (plus bank holidays) pro rata
Location: Home based with regular travel around Denbighshire and outskirts
Who Are We & How Are You Supported
Vision Support is a well-established organisation with a strong history in promoting independence and support to people with vision impairments (VI) and dual sensory needs. Offering a wide variety of services for vision impaired people across Cheshire, Halton and North Wales, including counselling, digital skills, financial wellbeing and benefits advice, home visiting, community outreach, and peer support. These services complement rehabilitation to create a wraparound service for our clients.
Vision Support’s values are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that there is a collaborative approach across the organisation, responding proactively to what people say is important to them and supporting people with warmth, dignity, and respect.
Vision Support will fully fund the Deafblind Communicator guide qualification (which entails a 5-day course in Peterborough), for any successful applicant, on the basis of remaining in the role for a minimum of 12 months.
Job Purpose
This role involves working closely with one person, building trust and understanding their individual communication style and preferences.
To transport and accompany the client on shopping trips, medical appointments and any other ad hoc activities; and provide companionship.
This role often involves guiding someone safely in unfamiliar environments and communicating information clearly in ways that suit them (for example, hands-on or tactile communication).
Who You Will Be Supporting
The client values accurate and detailed descriptions, especially when it comes to colours. For example, if a top feels nice, she will ask what colour it is. If you say it is pink, she will want to know what shade of pink. She also needs to know whether an item has a pattern and, if so, what colour the pattern is.
She needs clear information about dates, such as the use-by dates on items both in shops and at home.
When shopping, she appreciates being told about any offers. For instance, she visits Sainsbury’s weekly to buy similar items each time, however she likes to know if there are any deals available, as she may choose to buy those as well.
Overall, when she is given the right information, she can make her own choices confidently, knowing that they are appropriate for her.
Person Specification
All attributes and skills are essential unless otherwise specified.
• Commitment to complete the Level 2 Communicating and Guiding with Deafblind People qualification, and remain within the position for a minimum of 12 months.
• Ability to perform manual hand communication (desirable).
• Be calm and empathetic.
• Own a car and hold a full UK driving licence.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early should we find a suitable candidate.
You may have experience in the following: Guide, Communicator, Communication Support Worker (specialist / Deafblind), Deafblind Manual Interpreter, Intervener (for congenital / lifelong deafblind), etc.
REF-225 277
We are advertising for a Homicide Family Case Workers in the West Midlands Homicide Team.
This post is based within Staffordshire, Shropshire and North West Midlands and may cover the whole of the West Midlands. This role is working 30 hours a week on a permanent contract.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
Becoming a Homicide Caseworker is a unique opportunity to support families and individuals bereaved by and, eyewitness to murder and manslaughter. The National Homicide Service is a fast paced, specialist team funded directly by the Ministry of Justice to provide exceptional trauma informed practical and emotional support every day.
You Will:
- Work closely with the Major Crime Police Units, Senior Investigators and Family Liaison Officers, providing a pivotal role to support clients through the Criminal Justice System.
- Support clients by phone and Zoom as well as meeting families in their own homes or community, therefore you will be required to travel throughout the area.
- Complete needs assessments, and will coordinate and deliver a tailored package of support alongside our commissioned providers and other key stakeholders.
The role of Homicide Caseworker is varied, demanding and rewarding; no one day is the same and you will thrive on this challenge. You will need to be extremely organised and able work independently and as well as being a pro-active, supportive member of a team open to developing your personal resilience. Our priority is to ensure that those bereaved by and eyewitness to murder have the support they need for as long as they need.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Purpose:
- To lead the development and delivery of WIP’s housing programme in South London and Manchester, ensuring high quality, trauma responsive services.
- Develop effective pathways with local housing teams and providers, including through co-design with women with lived experience, developing training and resources to improve the knowledge and understanding on women impacted by the CJS.
- Provide effective leadership to direct reports, fostering a positive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Work collaboratively with the external affairs team to provide programme insights to influence policy and systems change to prevent criminalisation of women due to homelessness and housing insecurity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Purpose:
To support the delivery of WIPs housing programme in Manchester and Trafford, with a focus on women coming into contact with the police and women being released back into the community following a period on remand, providing trauma-informed specialist support to improve housing outcomes for women affected by the criminal justice system.
- To deliver an effective housing intervention for women impacted by the criminal justice system.
- To develop effective relationships with key stakeholders, such as housing departments, court-based and prison teams, to ensure a collaborative approach to women’s accommodation needs.
- To provide expert advice and support to colleagues, including upskilling through information and training sessions, and supporting system change activities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


