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Scope and senior accountability

Hold delegated senior responsibility for the performance, quality, workforce, safeguarding and development of the children and family services portfolio.

Lead EHWP+ as a key commissioned programme, ensuring that delivery remains aligned with contract requirements, local need, agreed outcomes and Spring North’s values.

Hold senior accountability for the effective management and delivery of counselling and therapeutic services within the portfolio, including service quality, practitioner practice, professional standards, supervision arrangements and continuous improvement.

Balance strategic direction with strong operational grip, intervening early where delivery, safety, quality, finance or partnership performance is at risk.

Contribute to whole-organisation leadership, growth, resilience and culture as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team.

4. Key accountabilities

4.1 Strategic leadership of children and family services

• Develop and implement a clear strategic direction for EHWP+ and the wider children and family services portfolio, aligned with Spring North’s organisational strategy and local commissioning priorities.
• Maintain a strong understanding of the changing needs of children, young people, parents and carers, using data, lived experience, professional insight and community intelligence to shape priorities.
• Create a more connected portfolio by linking existing services, clarifying pathways and reducing gaps, duplication and avoidable hand-offs for families.
• Promote early help, prevention, relationship-based and strengths-based approaches that improve emotional health, wellbeing, resilience and family outcomes.
• Keep abreast of policy, legislation, evidence and emerging practice affecting children, young people and families, translating these into proportionate action.

4.2 EHWP+ programme leadership and delivery

• Provide senior leadership and direction to the EHWP+ team, creating a shared focus on access, quality, outcomes, partnership delivery and continuous improvement.
• Lead the operational delivery of counselling and therapeutic provision, ensuring clear service models, referral and allocation arrangements, appropriate caseload management, safe thresholds, effective practitioner deployment and consistent therapeutic practice across employed teams and delivery partners.
• Ensure counselling and therapeutic interventions are delivered by appropriately qualified and competent practitioners, with suitable induction, supervision, continuing professional development and access to specialist or clinical advice where required.
•  Ensure that service plans, capacity, resources and delivery arrangements are sufficient to meet contractual commitments and respond appropriately to local need.
• Establish clear management arrangements, decision-making routes and performance expectations across employed teams and delivery partners.
•  Review delivery data, caseload or activity information, outcomes, waiting times, feedback and emerging risks; agree and monitor corrective action where required.
• Ensure that the voice of children, young people, parents and carers is visible in-service design, review and improvement.
• Support effective mobilisation, change and service redesign when contracts, need or evidence require a different delivery response.

Head of Finance

£75,000

Permanent | London | Hybrid

Trace are delighted to be supporting a purpose-led international development organisation with the search for a Head of Finance to join their team.

This is a broad and influential finance leadership role, reporting directly to the CFO and overseeing a team across finance operations and administration. It’s an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys being close to the detail while also playing a key role in strengthening systems, controls and organisational performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong technical accountant and leader who is looking for a move into the charity sector, or a charity Finance Manager or Financial Controller looking for a step up.

Key Responsibilities

· Financial accounting, reporting, budgeting and forecasting

· Annual statutory accounts and month-end processes

· Audit, governance, compliance and financial controls

· Cashflow, banking and investment management

· Donations management and Gift Aid

· Payroll, payments and financial administration

· Finance systems and process improvement

· Office administration and shared services

· Leading, developing and mentoring a small finance team

We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA) with at least three years’ post-qualification experience and a strong grounding in financial and management accounting. You’ll ideally bring experience across UK GAAP, Charity SORP, charity accounting, VAT, audit, multi-currency environments and financial systems, alongside excellent Excel skills. Experience with donor management systems would also be advantageous but not a requirement.

Beyond the technical skills, this role would suit someone who is collaborative, pragmatic and comfortable operating across a wide range of stakeholders. Someone who can combine strong financial governance with a service-focused, solutions-oriented approach.

Interested? Apply now! 

Finance Manager
Circa £60,000 FTE
Part-Time (4 Days per Week)
Hybrid Working, 40% of time in the office over a month
Central London

Our client is a highly respected membership and representative organisation operating within the UK financial services sector. Working closely with regulators, government bodies, industry stakeholders and member organisations, they play a significant role in supporting and influencing the development of the sector.
Due to continued growth and development, they are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Manager to provide financial leadership, reporting, planning and business partnering support across the organisation. This is a varied and influential role that will support strategic decision-making while ensuring strong financial governance, controls and operational effectiveness.
This opportunity would suit a finance professional who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, providing insightful analysis and helping shape organisational performance within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the production of monthly management accounts, ensuring accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across the organisation.
• Prepare year-end accounts, support statutory reporting requirements and coordinate external audit activities.
• Provide business partnering support to budget holders and senior managers.
• Maintain robust financial controls, policies and procedures.
• Line manage and support a Finance Manager.
• Drive continuous improvement across finance systems, reporting and processes.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Significant experience in management accounting, budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Experience preparing statutory accounts and supporting external audits.
• Strong business partnering and stakeholder management skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge.
• Experience within a membership body, charity or not-for-profit environment would be advantageous.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Management Accountant to join our Finance team at Enable!

About Us

Enable is a charity dedicated to improving people's wellbeing and strengthening local communities. We work with councils, charities and other local organisations to deliver health, leisure, community services and events that enrich people’s lives and strengthen our local community.

At Enable, we value our employees and our culture, focusing on embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive, flexible and fun environment for employees to perform at their best. On top of a competitive salary and flexible working environment, employees will also receive: 

Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Life Insurance
• Reward Schemes (RewardHub Membership, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Vouchers etc)
• A variety of social and wellbeing activities and events each month
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Perks (Monthly talks, Wellbeing Hour, etc)
• Free Gym Membership

Reports to: Head of Finance

Based: Battersea Park

Salary: £40,000 to £43,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement: 40 hours per week

Role Overview:

The role will be carried out in the finance department, which is situated within Battersea Park. The role will be reporting to the Head of Finance. Regular duties would initially consist of, but not be limited to, the below. They will be reviewed on a regular basis to ensure they are in line with development needs. 

Central Services ensuresthe company operates smoothly and assists in working towards Enables strategic direction. Supporting the various services that make up Enable, Central Services consists of small and high output teams including Human Resources, Marcomms, Operations and Finance. Together, these teams make up the foundation of our business, driving our mission and fostering growth and development. 

Main Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting processes, delivering to the agreed timetable.
• Line manage the Finance Officer, providing guidance, objective setting, appraisal and performance management.
• Prepare and post all month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and payroll journals.
• Post deferred and accrued income entries in Sage Intacct in line with the organisation’s revenue recognition policy.
• Run monthly depreciation, post fixed asset journals and maintain the fixed asset register.
• Process internal and external recharges.
• Review the bank and credit card reconciliations prepared by the Finance Officer and the debtors control account reconciliation prepared by the Credit Controller.
• Check the trial balance against the management accounts and prepare management accounts narratives and variance commentary for review by the Head of Finance.
• Compile and analyse financial data to create accurate and timely reports for management review.
• Take responsibility for all balance sheet reconciliations other than the debtors control account (prepared by the Credit Controller) and the bank and credit card accounts (prepared by the Finance Officer), ensuring reconciling items are investigated and cleared promptly.
• Review payment runs prepared by the Finance Officer ahead of approval by the Head of Finance, deputising as approver in the Head of Finance’s absence.
• Approve routine accounts receivable credit notes in line with delegated authority; credit notes above the delegated threshold and all write-offs are approved by the Head of Finance.
• Support the Credit Controller with receivables adjustments, write-offs and account queries.
• Apply accounting policies in line with relevant accounting standards and ensure they are followed across the organisation, escalating any issues to the Head of Finance.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements under the Charities SORP (FRS 102).
• Support the annual audit, preparing working papers and responding to auditor queries.
• Prepare and submit ONS returns.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and cash flow forecasts.
• Business partner with cross-functional teams, providing financial expertise, guidance and training as required.
• Provide recommendations to minimise risk and improve financial performance: identify areas for improvement, propose solutions and implement agreed changes.
• Provide Sage Intacct training and support to non-finance users.
• Act as the first point of contact for junior members of staff with operational and technical queries.

Skills and Experience:

• Qualified Accountant - ACCA/ACA/CIMA.
• Experience operating at Management Accountant level within a charity or not-for-profit environment.
• Knowledge of relevant accounting systems. Strong IT literacy, Microsoft Excel in particular.
• Demonstrable experience of owning a month-end close and full balance sheet reconciliation cycle.
• Strong attention to detail and able to produce work to a high level of accuracy.
• Good problem-solving ability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance colleagues.
• Ability to prioritise and work independently to deadlines.
• Experience of Sage Intacct.
• Knowledge of the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and fund accounting.
• Experience of delivering system training to non-finance users.
• Experience of ONS or other statutory return submissions.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of a company that positively impacts the community around us! If you are someone that is motivated by a desire to enrich the lives of others and make a genuine difference, then please Apply Now and follow the prompts.

Enable is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and we are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. To find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, please visit our website.

Ivy Rock Partners are pleased to be working with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) on the appointment of a new Financial Controller role within their finance team.

This would suit an ACA qualified Accountant operating at Audit Manager or above level, looking to move out of an audit firm into a Financial Controller role or a CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA qualified Financial Accountant/Controller who is looking for a progressive move.

It’s an exciting time to join RADA, with the role offering an opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s most recognised drama schools:

A broad financial leadership role, taking responsibility for financial control, reporting and cash management across RADA, alongside oversight of the finance team.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to join our team at RADA. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrable track record in either Higher Education, Charity or similar background and will possess a strong background in financial control, financial reporting, and cash management. This role will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and managing the company's cash flow to support our business objectives. The role will line manage the financial team responsible for payroll, payments, invoicing, reconciliations etc and work closely with RADA Business management accountant.

Closing date: Sunday 4th October

Interviews: 12th, 13th & 16th October

If either role could be of interest, please feel free to get in touch with Phil Southern at Ivy Rock Partners directly for a confidential conversation.

Mission Without Borders (MWB) is a Christian organisation working in some of the most challenging contexts in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine. We come alongside children, families, and communities living in poverty, offering practical, emotional and spiritual support, to enable people to move towards self-sufficiency.

MWB UK is entering an exciting period of growth. With an ambitious five‑year plan underway, we are seeking to strengthen our work with major donors, charitable trusts, foundations, and Gift‑in‑Kind (GIK) partners to expand our impact and reach more people in need.

We are now seeking an exceptional Trusts & Foundations Manager to help drive this mission forward.

About the role

This is a pivotal and high‑impact role, perfect for a talented relationship‑based fundraiser who is motivated by purpose, strategy, and the power of partnership.

You will:

· Build and manage a strong portfolio of relationships with Trusts and Foundations, developing tailored engagement plans that inspire deep and long‑term support.

· Grow income from charitable trusts, foundations, and statutory funders through high‑quality applications and outstanding stewardship.

· Lead MWB UK’s Gift‑in‑Kind strategy, securing in‑kind products and managing the logistics journey from offer to delivery into field countries.

· Craft compelling proposals and impact reports that clearly articulate MWB’s vision and programme outcomes.

· Collaborate with passionate colleagues across MWB’s international network to identify funding priorities, shape supporter experiences, and maximise impact.

· Contribute strategically to MWB UK’s fundraising plans, spotting opportunities, and driving income growth.

This role blends hands‑on relationship management with strategic ownership.  This is ideal for someone who thrives on initiative, creativity, and wants to see their work translate into real, tangible change for vulnerable people.

About you

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

· Proven experience securing income from charitable trusts, foundations and corporate partners.

· Excellent relational skills with the ability to connect, inspire, and build trust.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including crafting persuasive proposals.

· A proactive, organised, detail‑driven approach with the ability to prioritise effectively.

· A genuine alignment with MWB’s Christian ethos and values.

If MWB’s vision is a cause that inspires you and the position fits with your skills, values and experience, then we would love to hear from you.

The position offers flexibility with a mix of home working and office based to be discussed. This is a 2 day per week position but will likely increase as we grow.

What we offer

· Pro rata 30 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays

· Flexible working

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Pension scheme

· Opportunities to travel to projects in our field countries, as required

How to apply

Please send a covering letter of no more than 2 pages highlighting your reasons for applying and explaining your how your skills, experience and values align with the role.

Please see the Job Description below for more details.  If an informal conversation about the role would help, please call us on 020 794 1370.

We are actively interviewing as applications come in, so please apply now.

The Organisation

We are working with a well-established UK not-for-profit organisation with annual income of approximately £150 million. Operating at significant scale and complexity, the organisation manages a diverse range of income streams including donations, legacies, grant and contract funding, trading activity and investment income. The finance function plays a key role in supporting strong governance, compliance and decision-making across the organisation.

The Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to take ownership of all tax matters within a large and complex organisation. Working closely with senior finance colleagues and external advisers, you will act as the organisation's lead technical expert on VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid, ensuring robust compliance, governance and risk management. You will provide practical advice to senior stakeholders, helping the organisation understand and navigate the tax implications of operational and strategic decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid compliance and advisory matters
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations and annual adjustments
• Managing Corporation Tax compliance and reporting
• Developing and maintaining tax governance frameworks, controls and processes
• Identifying and mitigating tax risks across the organisation
• Providing technical guidance to finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Building effective relationships with external advisers, auditors and internal teams
• Driving continuous improvement across tax processes, controls and reporting systems

Location:

Remote working, with occasional office attendance in London (typically once per quarter)

Hours: 28 hours per week (will consider full-time hours for the right person. Would likely need to contribute towards other areas of finance)

Salary: £60,000 - £66,000 per annum, pro rata

The Person

We are seeking a qualified accountant or tax professional with strong technical expertise and experience operating within a large, complex organisation.
You will be able to demonstrate:

• Qualified Accountant or Tax professional
• Strong knowledge of UK VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid legislation
• Experience managing complex VAT environments, including partial exemption
• A track record of delivering accurate and timely tax compliance activities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to translate technical tax matters into practical business guidance
• Experience working collaboratively across finance, systems, planning and operational teams
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and risk management

Experience gained within the charity, not-for-profit, membership body or broader complex organisation environment would be advantageous.

What's in It for You?

• Remote working arrangement
• Salary of £60,000 - £66,000 per annum, pro rata
• Double-matched pension contributions up to 8%
• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata
• The opportunity to be the lead tax specialist within a sizeable, nationally recognised organisation
• Exposure to a broad range of complex tax matters and senior stakeholders
• A supportive and collaborative finance team environment

How to Apply

If you are an experienced tax professional looking for a flexible role where you can make a significant impact, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience, including VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid/partial exemption compliance and advisory work. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Environmental Justice Foundation

Global Head of Finance

£56,000 to £62,000 per year, dependent upon experience

Full-time Permanent

Bath based with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office

About EJF

The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is a global non-profit organisation working to protect the natural world and our fundamental human right to a secure environment. We work at the frontlines of environmental injustice, alongside communities most affected by climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, and exploitation - transforming evidence into action, and injustice into lasting change. 

Through field investigations, rigorous research, and strategic international advocacy, we expose environmental crime, challenge impunity, and catalyse systemic reform. Our work delivers real-world impact, shaping policy, strengthening governance, protecting vital ecosystems, and defending those who risk their lives to safeguard them.

Our campaigns span four interconnected areas: oceans, climate, forests and wetlands, and the training, protection, and empowerment of environmental defenders and investigative journalists. From illegal fishing and plastic pollution to deforestation, land grabs, and climate breakdown, we confront some of the most complex and urgent crises of our time - always with a focus on accountability, equity, and durable solutions.

EJF has a diverse team of campaigners, filmmakers and community mobilisers working across four continents, united by a shared ambition: to protect people by protecting the planet. We are bold, evidence-led, and impact-driven. We speak truth to power - and we build pathways to a fairer, more resilient future. 

About the role:

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and conscientious qualified accountant to join a dynamic, high-impact team working to protect the global environment and defend human rights. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead the international finance team and provide financial insight and analysis to the CEO and Senior Management Team to support a fast-growing, ambitious charity.

This role is right for you if you're an energetic, meticulously organised finance professional with a strong commitment to protecting the environment and the people who depend on it. You'll work globally to ensure EJF's financial administration runs efficiently in every country where we operate, securing value for money so that resources are focused on delivering impact. 

Key responsibilities:

• Maintaining and improving EJF's global financial policies, systems, controls and processes, ensuring they are applied consistently in every country where EJF operates. 
• Managing six finance staff working in the UK and overseas.
• Ensuring the production of accurate, accessible and insightful monthly and annual global financial reporting for internal and external audiences.
• Providing strategic financial forecasts, insights and advice to the CEO, Senior Management Team and Trustees to inform planning and decision-making.
• Preparing budgets for funding proposals and ensuring accurate and timely financial projections of spend against grants and reporting to funders.
• Leading the annual organisational budget process, including multi-year financial plans.
• Mentoring team leads on financial budgeting, tracking and expenditure oversight.
• Monitoring and ensuring value for money in expenditure, identifying and removing inefficiencies and waste. 
• Developing and executing EJF's treasury strategy, including managing currency risk and reserves.
• Overseeing payroll and pensions, working with external providers where relevant. 
• Completing regulatory returns as required by the Charity Commission and statutory bodies in the countries of operation.
• Leading the annual external audit and overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts.
• Managing financial risk, including safeguarding EJF against fraud, and maintaining relationships with auditors, banks and other professional advisers.

Essential skills and experience 

• Demonstrable commitment to EJF’s vision, mission and values and a determination to change the world for the better.
• Qualified accountant with a superb eye for detail. 
• Minimum of six years' work experience, preferably in the international charity sector, including responsibility for managing a finance team.
• Demonstrable experience designing and implementing financial controls and securing good value for money through procurement and commissioning.
• Strong IT skills, and experience managing IT systems and/or databases.
• Excellent communication skills, in writing and in person.
• Proactive and solution-oriented, highly organised and self-motivated.
• Enthusiastic, outgoing and friendly, able to work in a growing, diverse, international team with minimal supervision.
• Experience of working with the UK Charity SORP and the production of the annual report and accounts.
• Experience with multi-currency income & expenditure and management of the processes around sub-grants to overseas partners.
• Ability to travel to EJF's countries of operation to assess the development and implementation of financial systems and to manage finance staff.

What we offer

• 22 days’ annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), increasing with each year of service, plus additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
• Private healthcare package.
• Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions increasing over time.
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office / 2 from home).
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive working environment, with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The chance to contribute to an organisation delivering real-world impact for people and planet.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Closing date 20th September 

Interview date 1st / 2nd October

About RSG:

The Refugee Support Group was established in 1994 to address the pressing needs of refugees and asylum seekers in Reading. Over the years, RSG has evolved into a key player in the community, dedicated to upholding the rights and well-being of those seeking sanctuary. With a vision of creating a welcoming and inclusive Berkshire, RSG aims to ensure that every sanctuary seeker is embraced and valued within the community. Our mission focuses on providing comprehensive support and advocacy for refugees and asylum seekers, promoting their well-being, integration, and active participation in society. 

About the Role:

The Level 2 IAA Adviser will provide high-quality, regulated immigration advice within a charity setting, supporting refugees, asylum seekers, migrants and other people facing immigration-related barriers. The postholder will manage a varied caseload within their authorised Immigration Advice Authority level and category, deliver accessible and compassionate advice, prepare applications and representations, and help clients understand their rights, options and next steps. The role will contribute to the charity’s mission to promote dignity, inclusion and access to justice for people who may be vulnerable, marginalised or unable to afford private legal advice.

Essential Criteria:

• Provide IAA-immigration advice within the permitted scope of Level 2.
• Conduct sensitive and thorough client interviews, identify immigration issues, assess eligibility, and agree practical case strategies with clients.
• Prepare and submit immigration applications, write representations and submit supporting evidence.
• Draft clear advice letters that are accessible to clients.
• Support clients to understand Home Office processes, evidence requirements, deadlines, rights and responsibilities.
• Identify when matters fall outside Level 2 competence or the charity’s remit and make timely referrals.
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date case records in line with charity policies, data protection requirements, funder requirements and regulatory standards.
• Work sensitively with clients who may have experienced trauma, destitution and exploitation.
• Contribute to outreach, drop-in advice sessions, workshops or community-based advice activity where required.
• Build positive working relationships with partner organisations, community groups and local authorities.
• Keep up to date with immigration law, Home Office policy, IAA professional standards and relevant charity sector practice through continuing professional development.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience supporting refugees, asylum seekers, migrants or people with complex support needs.
• Knowledge of welfare, housing, safeguarding or community support pathways relevant to immigration clients.
• Experience delivering advice through outreach, drop-ins, community venues or partnership settings.
• Experience using case management systems and contributing to audit, quality assurance, monitoring or funder reporting.
• Language skills or experience working effectively with interpreters.
• Understanding of the voluntary and community sector, including grant-funded service delivery and impact reporting.

Benefits:

• Annual leave (pro-rata where applicable): 25 days plus bank holidays.  Additional day of leave added per year of employment (max 5 days)
• Pension: 6% employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 24-hour confidential support line and access to counselling.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual Welfare Days
• Probation period: 6-months

Interview Type: In-person / via Teams

Opening date: 24th Aug 2026

Closing date: 28th Sep 2026

Our commitment to equity and safeguarding:

Refugee Support Group is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience relevant to our work.

Our commitment to equity and safeguarding:

Refugee Support Group is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience relevant to our work.

We are seeking a Roaming International Finance Manager to provide short- to medium-term finance cover and additional capacity across a global programme portfolio. This is a hands-on international finance role, supporting Programme Managers and country teams to manage financial risk, strengthen financial controls, and ensure effective delivery of standard financial operating procedures.

The role may also include the induction, training and capacity-building of new International Finance Managers and local finance teams.

The successful candidate will work across a range of country programmes, often in challenging or developing-country contexts, providing support on budgeting, donor reporting, financial planning, monthly close processes, cash management, statutory compliance, audit preparation and partner contract oversight. They will play a key role in ensuring financial systems, reporting and controls are robust, compliant and aligned with operational needs.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting country financial planning, forecasting and grant/contract budgeting.
• Monitoring grant and contract spend, including cost-to-completion and spend-out plans.
• Identifying and managing programme financial risks.
• Ensuring financial policies and standard operating procedures are implemented across programme locations.
• Overseeing monthly financial close and ledger accuracy.
• Preparing donor, client and country financial statements.
• Managing cash flow, banking arrangements and exchange-rate exposure.
• Supporting statutory, donor and external audits.
• Building the capacity of national finance teams and supporting staff development.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience, with at least five years’ financial management experience, including two years overseas. You will bring strong financial planning, reporting, donor compliance and risk-management skills, together with the flexibility and resilience required to work in varied international contexts. Experience managing and developing small teams is essential.

This role would suit a practical, adaptable and culturally sensitive finance professional who is comfortable working both strategically and operationally, including in environments where living and working conditions may be basic.

PLEASE NOTE: International deployment i.e. living overseas in programmatric locations consecutively ie country changes every 3-9 months.

Accommodation and living/ travel allowance along with 49 days leave entitlement. Plus additional benefits. 

UK, EU, US, Aus/NZ passport holders.

Reporting to: Principal
Line managing: Site Manager, Professional Services team (Student Recruitment and Communications Manager and Office staff), IT Manager
Key Relationships: Senior Management Team, Head of Access to Learning, the Chair and Trustees of the City & Guilds of London Art School, Chair and Trustees of the City and Guilds Art School Property Trust
 

Main purpose of role:
The Director of Operations is an important, senior role at the Art School, responsible for supporting the Principal in the delivery of the Strategic Vision and to monitor the progress of its objectives. They are responsible for the efficient and effective management of internal resources and stakeholders, and will act as the deputy to the Principal in all matters excluding academic. They will also contribute to the oversight of recruitment of students and staff.
The Director of Operations provides vision and professional leadership of registry, professional services, IT, admissions, as well as the management of compliance, HR, and the Art School’s technical tutors. They have some oversight of marketing inasfar as it relates to recruitment. The Director of Operations is the key liaison with the Property Trust, which is the official landlord for the Art School and the governing body that oversees the main buildings at our site in Kennington. They are the lead person, responsible for the OfS return and so it is anticipated that the successful candidate would have a level of quality assurance experience and familiarity with policy oversight.

The Art School is an independent educational charity with approximately 300 students and 100 members of staff. The Art School is entering a new strategic planning cycle that will see us growing our profile and portfolio; expanding our international links and external partnerships; and, deepening our civic impact on our neighborhood in Kennington and further afield.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The main duties and responsibilities of the post are:
Leadership and Strategy

• Supporting the Principal in the delivery of the Strategic Vision for the Art School
• Working closely with the Head of Finance to allocate resources in line with the Art School improvement plan
• Oversee the management of and communication with, internal stakeholders of the School

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure that the systems and processes employed by the Art School comply with legal, audit and regulatory requirements,
• Oversee Risk Management, including Health & Safety compliance;
• Champion and oversee EDI across the Art School;
• Monitor the Art School’s performance against strategic objectives;
• Attend meetings of the Board of Trustees and relevant Committees, providing effective and timely reporting, proactive advice and support;
• Have overall responsibility for operational strategy including and policy management;
• To be the Art School ‘point of contact’ to the Property Trust;
• Manage legal and related matters as and when they arise.

Registry

• Oversee the team that handles student registry, academic administration and affairs, compliance and all non-academic matters of student experience;
• Ensure the accurate and timely submission of statutory and regulatory returns (e.g. to the Office for Students, Higher Education Statistics Agency, Office of the Independent Adjudicator for HE, Student Loans Company, UKVI etc);
• Act as the primary liaison for the Art School’s validating partners (Arts University Bournemouth, University of the Arts London Awarding Body);
• Act as Secretary to the Academic Board and oversee the arrangements for Art School Examination Boards;

Operations

• Implementation of HR processes and systems, seeking external advice as appropriate;
• Recruitment and line management of operational staff;
• Lead the process for the Art School’s annual staff appraisal scheme (Individual Performance Review) recommending associated staff development and training activities as agreed with the Principal;
• Day-to-day oversight of the professional teams managing the Estate, Technical Resources and IT infrastructure, and lead strategic planning relevant to these areas;
• Chair the Art School’s Site and Environment Committee;
• Manage the relationship with the Property Trust on a day-to-day basis.

External Profile and Recruitment

• Supporting the Principal to ensure successful student recruitment, working collaboratively with other academics;
• Development of the Art School’s activities (including commercial activities), short courses and profile;
• Oversee the Health & Safety and other logistical aspects of public events such as Degree Show

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Deputise where appropriate for the Principal;
• Lead and undertake Health and Safety duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role;
• Undertake other duties of a reasonable nature, as may be determined by the post holder’s line manager from time to time, in consultation with the post holder.

It is the duty of the post holder not to act in a prejudicial or discriminatory manner towards members of staff, students, visitors or members of the public. The post holder should also counteract such practice or behaviour in others by challenging and reporting it.
This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is the Art School’s practice to periodically review job descriptions to ensure that they accurately reflect the job that is required to be performed, or to incorporate proposed reasonable changes following negotiation with the postholder.

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:

1. 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.
2. To participate in appropriate matrix programme and project teams, contributing skills and expertise to required timescales from the appropriate programme leader.
3. To keep line manager informed of all relevant and timely information.
4. At all times comply with statutory requirements for handling personal and sensitive data in a confidential manner.
5. 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 Organisation

We are working with a well-established UK not-for-profit organisation with annual income of approximately £150 million. Operating at significant scale and complexity, the organisation manages a diverse range of income streams including donations, legacies, grant and contract funding, trading activity and investment income. The finance function plays a key role in supporting strong governance, compliance and decision-making across the organisation.

The Job

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional to take ownership of all tax matters within a large and complex organisation. Working closely with senior finance colleagues and external advisers, you will act as the organisation's lead technical expert on VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid, ensuring robust compliance, governance and risk management. You will provide practical advice to senior stakeholders, helping the organisation understand and navigate the tax implications of operational and strategic decisions.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading on VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid compliance and advisory matters
• Preparing and reviewing VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations and annual adjustments
• Managing Corporation Tax compliance and reporting
• Developing and maintaining tax governance frameworks, controls and processes
• Identifying and mitigating tax risks across the organisation
• Providing technical guidance to finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Building effective relationships with external advisers, auditors and internal teams
• Driving continuous improvement across tax processes, controls and reporting systems

Location: Remote working, with occasional office attendance in London (typically once per quarter)

Hours: 28 hours per week (may consider full-time hours for the right person)

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 per annum, pro rata (28 hours)

The Person

We are seeking a qualified accountant or tax professional with strong technical expertise and experience operating within a large, complex organisation.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• CCAB qualification or equivalent relevant professional qualification
• Strong knowledge of UK VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid legislation
• Experience managing complex VAT environments, including partial exemption
• A track record of delivering accurate and timely tax compliance activities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• The ability to translate technical tax matters into practical business guidance
• Experience working collaboratively across finance, systems, planning and operational teams
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and risk management

Experience gained within the charity, not-for-profit, membership body or broader complex organisation environment would be advantageous.

What's in It for You?

• Remote working arrangement
• Double-matched pension contributions up to 8%
• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata
• The opportunity to be the lead tax specialist within a sizeable, nationally recognised organisation
• Exposure to a broad range of complex tax matters and senior stakeholders
• A supportive and collaborative finance team environment

How to Apply

If you are an experienced tax professional looking for a flexible role where you can make a significant impact, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

Please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience including VAT, Corporation Tax and Gift Aid/partial exemption compliance and advisory work. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Our websites receive more than 1.1m unique visits every year and play a key role in helping us to stand together, speak up and push for progress with and for the brain tumour community.

The Senior website content officer is responsible for making sure our small portfolio of websites are accurate, up to date and easy to use.

With the support of other marketing colleagues, you’ll be responsible for producing and overseeing the production of a mix of content – from copy to images and video – ensuring it’s SEO optimised, accessible to all users and consistent with our visual and verbal brand.

· You’ll conduct content audits to identify gaps and redundancies.

· You’ll assess user journeys and website structure – making recommendations for optimisation.

· You’ll plan content schedules that align with organisational comms planning processes.

· You’ll train people in the use of Wordpress and in writing for web.

· And you’ll work with the Website manager and Marketing Insights officer to produce reports on performance.

Who we’re looking for:

You’ll bring a great mix of creative flair, technical ability and organisation – as well as a passion for working collaboratively with people.

You’ll have excellent writing, editing and proofing skills and be able to adapt to our house style.

You’ll have a strong understanding of SEO, content optimisation and analytical skills and you’ll be comfortable operating on content management systems (we currently use Wordpress).

You’ll be highly organised, with the ability to work on multiple projects with different teams at any one time. You’re a self-starter who can work autonomously, identifying needs and using initiative to get things done.

And you’ll be a natural collaborator who can work with colleagues at all levels from across the organisation because you understand that just as it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a whole team to grow and maintain a website.

Key accountabilities:

· Responsible for the oversight of the content and structure of our small portfolio of websites, including our ecommerce microsite

· Work with the Website manager to continually assess and optimise the structure of the website and subsequent user journeys based on analytics and insights

· Work with colleagues from across the organisation to produce and oversee the production of high-quality written digital content.

· Conduct content audits to produce reports that identity gaps and redundancies and plans for continual development of web content based on these reports

· Develop and oversee quality assurance processes including approval of new and edited content

· Work closely with the brand and copywriting colleagues to ensure our verbal brand is applied to all written content and is optimised for web

· Be the in-house CMS (Wordpress) expert

· Optimise content to improve search engine rankings and build website authority and trust

· Work with the Marketing Insights Manager to provide regular reporting against SEO and website performance, tracking improvement and feeding into our test and learn strategy

· Maintaining the website, ensuring all information is current and links are working

· Develop and deliver training on WordPress

· Support the copywriting team to develop and deliver tone of voice training to ensure it covers optimising copy for web