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LRMN's Finance Assistant works closely with Finance Manager (FM) to maintain LRMN’s financial records, ensuring that all transactions are accurately and timely recorded to support the FM producing the reporting data for the management accounts and the monthly bank reconciliation.

As Finance Assistant you will:

• Post purchase invoices daily in QuickBooks, aligned with Salesforce records, ensuring PDFs are uploaded and costs correctly allocated

• Process petty cash claims in QuickBooks with supporting receipts, accurate budget allocation, and petty cash reconciliation in liaison with the FM

• Record and post all bank and card expenses monthly in QuickBooks, with receipt/invoice uploads

• Review trade creditors reports with the FM to ensure invoices are captured for weekly payment runs

• Raise sales invoices in QuickBooks as required

• Review trade debtors reports with the FM and monitor timely invoice payments

• Assist and liaise with the FM and CEO as required

This is a part time role, responsible for leading the fundraising efforts of Canaan Project.

Working closely with the Director, the Fundraising Lead will contribute to strategic funding development and planning, support ongoing fundraising and reporting activities, and assist in the development of relevant policies and processes.

If this sounds like the right role for you, please send us your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Application closing date: 25th February 2026 at 5pm

Interviews will potentially be scheduled for the week beginning Monday 4th March. 

Team: Lifeline

Location: Hybrid, covering the East Anglia and some areas of the South East region with frequent travel

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Salary: Up to £27,466.16 per year

Contract: Permanent

Due to the nature of this role, this post is for women only and is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.

This role requires a basic DBS check. 

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Domestic Abuse Caseworker:

• assessing referrals and admitting cats onto the service
• providing pet advice and support to our volunteer foster carers
• working with other stakeholders such as pet owners, domestic abuse support services, and internal Cats Protection employees or other agencies
• extensive communication via phone, email and in person, as well as daily admin and extensive driving

About the Lifeline team:

• Lifeline is a pet fostering service for anyone fleeing domestic abuse
• the majority of our referrals come from women fleeing domestic abuse via women-only services.
• the service places cats into volunteer foster homes on a temporary basis until their owners can be reunited with them.
• our team consists of a National Lifeline Manager, Lifeline Manager and Lifeline Caseworkers

What we’re looking for in our Domestic Abuse Caseworker:

• good all-round experience of performing administrative duties in a busy service
• previous professional experience giving pet care advice
• previous experience in a public facing role
• an understanding of the problems experienced by families fleeing domestic abuse with pets
• a confident self-starter who has had experience of working with volunteers and home visiting
• a full, manual UK driving license and comfortable driving a van
• experience of working in the animal welfare sector and able to provide basic cat welfare and behaviour advice

What we can offer you:

range of health benefits

26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 11 February 2026

Interview date: TBC

Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. anonymised application form

2. virtual interview  and written exercise on Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

If you want to work with wonderful people and make a positive impact on our woodlands and wood culture, then being Membership and Charity Administrator at Woodland Heritage is the perfect opportunity for you!

As Membership and Charity Administrator you will enable the smooth running of the charity by delivering important parts of the charity’s administration. Here your organisational skills and focus on solutions will come into their own.

This will be a core part of how Woodland Heritage achieves its mission and will be an incredibly rewarding and varied experience for someone with the right skills, experience and can-do attitude. 

Woodland Heritage is creating a thriving UK wood culture that benefits our environment, all people and our economy. We do this by championing the good use of home-grown timber from sustainable, productive woodlands for the benefit of present and future generations. Through a combination of demonstration sites, research, education, membership and outreach, we build on the wisdom and skills of the past to weather the challenges of tomorrow. 

About the role

• The role is part-time, 3 days / 22.5 hours per week with occasional planned evening and weekend working as required
• Options for flexible and hybrid working, with 1 day per week at the Whitney Sawmills office (see below)
• 25 days plus Bank/Public holidays as paid leave (pro rata)
• £24,000 (pro rata 3 days per week £14,400)
• Fixed term of two years
• Your line manager will be the Engagement Manager
• Employer contribution from nest pensions
• We can offer flexible and/or hybrid working. Our main office is at Whitney Sawmill in Herefordshire. Candidates will be required to work at the Whitney Sawmills office a minimum of 1 day per week.

All other terms and conditions will be as per your contract. More details are available via our staff handbook which can be provided to shortlisted candidates.

About you

You will be organised, have excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload. You will have strong written and verbal communication skills. You will provide excellent customer service while addressing both internal and external enquiries. Full training will be given to the right candidate.

You will join a small, dedicated team of staff and a wider group of passionate trustees. Everyone will want you to succeed and will support you along the way.

Visit our website to download the job specification and learn how to apply. We'd love to hear from you!

Please note, if you are interested in this position, please send a one-page cover letter, along with your CV to hr @ etp-global. org

Organisation overview

Founded in 1997, the Ethical Tea Partnership (ETP) is the tea sector’s global membership organisation working to improve the lives of the people and communities who rely on tea for their livelihoods. A not-for-profit membership organisation with 38 diverse members, we collaborate with our members, third-party grantors and other stakeholders to implement impactful, long-term programmes in tea-producing countries and drive responsible business practices.

Our work addresses the most pressing human rights and environmental challenges in the global tea supply chain - from improving livelihoods and working conditions to advancing equality and climate resilience. Many of the challenges facing the tea sector are deep-rooted and systemic and no single organisation can address them alone. Meaningful progress requires collaboration and the combined efforts of partners across the sector.

Over the next five years, we aim to significantly expand our membership geographically and with better representation across the full supply chain. This role will be central to this effort.

Role purpose

Are you a strategic communicator who knows how to craft compelling narratives that strengthen relationships and drive engagement? Do you enjoy translating complex issues into clear, accessible messages that resonate with diverse audiences?

We’re looking for a Communications Lead to shape and deliver ETP’s content strategy - supporting the communications needs of our members, helping to demonstrate the value of ETP’s work, and contributing to the growth of our membership. From developing thought leadership pieces and showcasing programme impact, to enhancing our digital presence and supporting media engagement, your work will help ensure members, partners, and prospective members understand and connect with ETP’s mission and impact.

At ETP, communications is not an add-on. You’ll be joining an organisation that recognises the importance of clear, credible, and engaging communications, and actively invests in it. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a can-do attitude, strong writing skills, and a strategic mindset to play a key role in strengthening how ETP communicates at a pivotal time for the organisation.

Key details:

• Reporting to: Head of Communications & Membership.
• Permanent contract, hybrid working with a minimum of three days per week in our London office.
• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Benefits package including 8% pension, life insurance and an employee assistance programme with health insurance after six months’ service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Potential for international travel to our countries of focus and other regions.
• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.

Key responsibilities

Content development and management

• Lead the production of key content pieces at ETP, including our annual report, regular updates to members and stakeholders, and innovative programme impact stories.
• Own and manage the communications content calendar, ensuring creativity and alignment with organisational goals.
• Own programmatic communications, collaborating with internal teams to produce communication toolkits on our range of programmes for members, incorporating feedback to meet members’ needs effectively.
• Collaborate with members and partners to ensure communications align with their needs and priorities – on both programmes and day-to-day communications.
• Work closely with ETP’s leadership team, country teams and experts to develop thought leadership pieces that contribute to sector-wide conversations and challenge the status quo constructively.
• Develop and issue ETP’s monthly member and stakeholder newsletter, ensuring there is ample content and that it is delivered on time.

Digital ownership

• Develop and implement ETP’s social media strategy, ensuring consistent, engaging, and impactful output.
• Oversee all social media activity, driving engagement and growing ETP’s digital presence across LinkedIn and X.
• Develop and share regular posts from the ETP CEO and sample posts for team members for key initiatives.
• Own website content, regularly updating the site with new information, from new joiners to news articles and programme updates.

Showcasing impact

• Create content that showcases ETP’s impact at both programmatic and sectoral levels, using innovative and striking approaches.
• Work with the Monitoring & Evaluation Lead to update the Global Impact Framework, ensuring our website data is up to date and effectively communicating impact across the ETP portfolio.

Design

• Use existing Adobe’s InDesign and Canva templates to produce a range of ETP branded assets including donor reports, event materials such as standees and backdrops etc.

Media relations

• Work with the Head of Communications & Membership to respond to media inquiries and support crisis communication efforts as needed.
• Research and create compelling media content, including proactive and reactive press releases.
• Build and maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets to amplify ETP’s message.

Experience and skills required

Essential

• Exceptional writing and communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling and persuasive content.
• Experience in developing creative and disruptive (yet constructive) content strategies.
• Strong social media strategy and management experience.
• Experience in media relations, including crafting press releases and managing media inquiries.
• Exceptional organisation skills, the ability to stick to deadlines and ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to brief external suppliers e.g. designers and videographers to ensure they deliver on brief, on time and to budget.
• Proven ability to work independently as a self-starter, demonstrating a dynamic, driven mindset with strong lateral thinking skills to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Demonstrate drive, curiosity, and a strong team-oriented mindset.
• Fluency in English required and proficiency in additional languages is considered an asset.
• High proficiency in MS Office applications, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress and MailChimp.

Desirable

• Understanding of agricultural supply chains and the issues at play in corporate social responsibility.
• Good contacts with journalists and media outlets that focus on supply chain issues.
• Familiarity with impact measurement frameworks and tools.
• Familiarity with CRM systems e.g. Salesforce.
• Knowledge of trends and innovations in thought leadership communications.

If this position is of interest, please send through a cover letter and CV (maximum two pages) to hr @ etp-global. org 

Sanctuary & Racial Justice Officer
Canterbury (and on site in hubs)
£30,940 pa plus excellent benefits
35 hours per week
Fixed-term contract for three years

Are you passionate about shaping churches to become more welcoming and accessible to newcomers, strengthening local expressions of sanctuary and helping to embed racial justice principles into ministry and practice?

We’re looking for a Sanctuary & Racial Justice Officer to build inclusive communities by helping parishes across Kent become more welcoming, accessible and culturally aware for refugees, asylum seekers and newcomers.

Reporting to the Strategic Lead for Sanctuary & Racial Justice, you’ll coordinate existing Welcome Hubs in Canterbury and help launch new hubs in Folkestone, Ashford and Dover. Working with churches, volunteers, councils and community partners, you’ll strengthen local sanctuary, deliver racial justice training and develop practical tools that embed justice into everyday ministry.

This is an exciting, hands-on, people-centric role with so much variety — part community development, part volunteer leadership, as well as a mixture of training and partnership working.

We’re looking for someone with experience of supporting vulnerable people and working with volunteers, a good understanding of racial justice in practice and strong organisational and communication skills. You’ll be confident working across communities, able to manage multiple priorities and be motivated by seeing people and parishes flourish.

You’ll need to be a practising Christian, have the right to work in the UK, have a full, clean driving licence and the ability to travel across Kent and comfortable working flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.

The Canterbury Diocesan Board of Finance employs this role on behalf of the Social Justice Network (SJN), a UK-based charity that works to promote social justice, inclusion and support for vulnerable communities. One of SJN’s key initiatives is the Sanctuary & Racial Justice Programme, which works with local authorities, charities and community groups to support and integrate refugee families into their communities. 

The Social Justice Network aims to bring people together. Issues such as low income, debt, lack of skills, poor mental health, forced displacement and isolation are closely interlinked, trapping individuals and communities in cycles of poverty. Our vision is for all churches, in every community, to work together to tackle these issues through action, prayer and giving.

Our Sanctuary & Racial Justice Programmes help individuals and families rebuild their lives after forced displacement. Services include Welcome Hubs, Arts and Wellbeing activities, ESOL classes, employment support and casework. We focus on fostering long-term, meaningful connections with local church communities to restore stability, dignity and belonging. 

It is a genuine occupational requirement that the post-holder is a practising Christian, committed to the faith. This is essential to support and encourage parishes in living out their faith through social action and to engage authentically with the Diocese’s vision and principles in the Sanctuary & Racial Justice Programme. 

All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks inclusive of Right to Work in the United Kingdom, References and relevant background checks applicable to the role.

Closing date: 6 March 2026
Interviews 16 March 2026

The Resurgence Trust is seeking an Assistant Editor for Resurgence & Ecologist, working closely with the Editor to support the planning, production, administration and publication of this much-loved magazine. The successful candidate will bring expertise, journalistic flair, editorial rigour and a collaborative spirit to a small, highly experienced team working at the intersection of ecology, ethics and the arts.

This is an opportunity for a skilled editor and communicator with significant experience in magazine production, literary editing or journalism (ideally in print) to play a vital supporting role in the editorial and administrative processes of producing a high-quality magazine six times a year. 

The Resurgence Trust is an educational charity and global community that connects, informs and inspires positive change by honouring the interdependence of the Earth, the self and all living beings. Through Resurgence & Ecologist magazine, our events programme, and The Ecologist online, we inform the environmental debate, nurture a culture of optimism and wellbeing, and guide people towards creative and practical solutions to the global challenges we face today.

Please read the full job description before applying. 

#AssistantEditor #Editing #Administration #MagazineProduction

We are recruiting for a Community Engagement Executive to join our team in London; the scope on this job involves….

Job Title: Community Engagement Executive

Location: Hybrid with the requirement to occasionally work from our Head Office (Vauxhall)
Salary: £30,726.57 per annum
Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5

Are you a positive, kind, and empathetic individual with a passion for Community Fundraising? Do you enjoy connecting with people from all walks of life and want to develop your career in fundraising?

At Refuge, we’re looking for a passionate and proactive Community Engagement Executive to support the delivery of our ambitious plans to develop our Community Fundraising programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and passionate team.

In this role, you will:

• Be developing stewardship journeys across a diverse portfolio of Community Supporters.
• Support the scoping, development and delivery of new ways that supporters can engage with Refuge.
• Act as an ambassador for Refuge at events and meetings to build effective and long-lasting relationships.

We’re seeking someone who:

• Is enthusiastic about Community Fundraising and loves building relationships with people.
• Communicates clearly and compassionately.
• Believes in equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of the women and their children we support.

Join us and be part of a team that’s changing lives every day.

Closing date: 9.00am on 24 February 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 2 March 2026

Benefits

Refuge offers a variety of exciting opportunities to learn, develop and grow in your career. We recognise the value everyone brings to the organisation to achieve our aims and are dedicated to developing and rewarding our staff. More details of our benefits can be found in Job Information Pack.

Our partner, a respected and established international charity supporting programmes across Africa; seeks a qualified and experienced senior finance professional to provide strategic financial leadership, maintain robust systems, controls, and donor compliance across the organisation. The Director of Finance is responsible for organisational financial strategy, budgeting, reporting, external audits, risk management, and supporting programme delivery through high-quality financial oversight.This hands-on role requires the Director of Finance to execute daily tasks as well as overseeing, and mentoring, others within the team to undertake what is required.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Financial Planning 

• Lead the organisation’s financial strategy ensuring sustainability and alignment with mission and organisational priorities. 

• Advise the CEO and Board on financial performance, risk, and scenario planning. 

• Develop long-term financial models and cashflow forecasts. 

• Provide financial insight to strategic decisions, business cases, growth opportunities, and operational planning. 

Financial Management & Control 

• Oversee and execute specific tasks relating to financial operations including accounting, treasury, cash management, payroll, and banking. 

• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes are accurate and timely. 

• Maintain and strengthen internal financial controls across central team and country/project operations. 

• Implement efficient systems and processes to support a lean but compliant financial environment. 

Budgeting & Organisational Performance 

• Lead the annual budgeting process 

• Monitor budget performance, variances, and financial KPIs, providing clear analysis for senior leadership. 

Donor Finance & Grant Compliance 

• Oversee donor grant finance, ensuring compliance with institutional donor restrictions and requirements. 

Audit & Assurance 

• Lead the annual organisational audit: prepare schedules, financial statements, and required disclosures. 

• Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards (SORP) 

• Oversee financial donor audits, ensuring timely, accurate responses and evidence. 

Risk Management 

• Contribute to the organisational risk register by recording and presenting on financial risks to the Board and Finance and Audit Committee. 

• Implement financial due diligence for donors, suppliers, and country operations as required to meet organisation and donor policies. 

Oversight of International Operations 

• Ensure strong financial management of new country programmes creating and reviewing and renewing policies as required. 

• Support the development or review of financial systems, capacity, and reporting in relation to new country expansion work. 

• Oversee financial arrangements for countries where the INGO has no legal entity, including fiscal hosts, secondee payments, and contract structures. 

Leadership, Management & Culture 

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to achieve operational excellence. 

Person Specification 

• Worked as a Finance Director or as a Head of Finance (with autonomy of decision making and board reporting duties) 

• Strong understanding of charity accounting standards and regulatory requirements. 

• Senior-level finance experience in an INGO, charity, or multi-country organisation (preferably with operations in the Global South) 

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CPA or equivalent). 

• Demonstrable experience with institutional donor compliance. 

• Experience leading annual audits and preparing financial statements. 

• Strong leadership and team management skills, including developing staff. 

• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills. 

• Experience managing multi-currency environments and international financial operations. 

• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance staff, senior leaders, and Boards. 

Grosvenor Chapel is a Chapel of Ease in the Ecclesiastical Parish of St George’s Hanover Square.

Located on South Audley Street in the heart of what is fondly referred to as the ‘Village of Mayfair’, the Chapel has been serving the community of Mayfair and beyond for almost three hundred years.

Over the last three years the Chapel has been going through a period of transition, renewal and growth. We currently have a modest annual income, which comes from regular giving, occasional donations, and the hiring out of our Chapel rooms and car bays, and are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to help with the day-to-day management of the Chapel’s finances.

Whilst some tasks are covered by existing staff, the Finance Officer will have responsibility for overseeing the Chapel’s accounting processes, monitoring income and expenditure, managing accounts payable and accounts receivable, overseeing service cash collections and banking, completing the monthly reconciliations and preparation of financial reports, helping with any VAT and quarterly gift aid returns. The role will also be required to support the annual budgeting process, year-end audit and preparation of statutory accounts.

Most of the work will be expected to be completed remotely, with attendance in person on site at least once a month for meetings and other activities.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to join a highly motivated team in a welcoming and friendly work environment, and where they can apply their financial skills and experience in a unique setting and really make a real difference.

If this sounds like you then we’d love to hear from you!

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However, you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here. 

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.

About the role

Do you live in Cardiff or the surrounding area?

As a senior community fundraiser, you’ll be an important part of the team building Breast Cancer Now’s presence in Wales, with a particular focus on South Wales. 

We’re looking for someone who is an experienced relationship builder, someone who can find and develop new supporters.  You’ll need excellent local knowledge, and the enthusiasm to develop the local region.

The successful candidate will also be part of the team working on our large-scale project supporting and growing Asda Tickled Pink, our award-winning partnership with Asda and CoppaFeel! which has already raised over £100 million.

You’ll work directly with passionate colleagues across Asda stores in your region driving new fundraising initiatives, inspiring communities, and celebrating their incredible successes.

No 2 days will look the same as you travel, connect and engage supporters to help us grow income to deliver our mission.

The role is initially offered as an 18-month contract with the potential to become permanent.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

Confident in approaching new contacts and are experienced in developing new relationships from scratch. This may currently be in a customer service, account management or a stewardship role.

Experienced in managing and building new and established relationships with a focus on retention and income growth.

Enthusiastic, proactive, organised and unafraid to test and try new ideas.

This role will involve being out and about in the community you’re building, so you must be able to work independently outside of the office in varying locations and enjoy being busy.

Previous experience working in a charity is not required. The ability to speak Welsh would be desirable.

Job description and benefits

Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.

Primary location of role

The candidate will need to be based in Cardiff or the surrounding area with unlimited access to their own car. Regular travel will be required to meet supporters and visit Asda stores in your region, as well as occasional travel to our London, office.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions, please contact the Brast Cancer Now Recruitment team

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.

Closing date  Thursday 19 February 2026 9am

Interview date First stage interview: 24, 25 February 2026

Second stage interview:  2, 3 March 2026

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

BVSC is looking for a Grassroots Development Officer to work with small, often informal voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations across Bexley. This role offers hands-on support to grassroots groups delivering vital services designed and led by the communities they serve, particularly those facing health and social inequalities.

The post-holder will provide practical guidance on governance, funding, safeguarding, sustainability, and other organisational development needs. You will help groups strengthen networks, increase visibility, and overcome barriers to growth, supporting them to deliver even greater impact.

This role focuses on organisations working with young people, older residents, minority ethnic (global majority) and migrant communities, people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and communities in the north of the borough where grassroots activity is most needed.

Key areas of work include:

• Identifying: Engaging with grassroots groups to understand their services, users, and development needs.
• Connecting: Building relationships and establishing a network of micro VCSEs to encourage peer support and knowledge sharing.
•  Developing: Offering tailored capacity-building support, including advice on governance, funding, communications, coordination, and premises, and coordinating grant rounds.
•  Promoting: Supporting recognition of grassroots groups by health partners and the wider community, boosting their visibility and impact.

We are looking for someone approachable, organised, and committed to equality and inclusion, with experience of supporting VCSE organisations and working with diverse communities.

Don’t meet every single requirement?  At BVSC we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criteria in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate!

This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference to small community organisations and the people they serve.

At Croydon Community Energy, we bring community-owned renewable energy to Croydon - developing solar PV on community buildings and reinvesting the benefits locally to cut carbon and support communities.

Want to help turn rooftops into local power?

The role and its impact

This is a part-time CEO role providing hands-on leadership so CCE can deliver projects well, support volunteers, and build strong partnerships. Working with the Board, you will help move projects from early-stage development through to installation and reporting.

Key details

• Salary: £45,000 FTE pro rata (2 days/week = £18,000 per year)

• Hours: 2 days per week (flexible working pattern by agreement - evenings and weekends may be required)

• Contract: Fixed term for 12 months (with ambition to extend subject to funding)

• Location: Hybrid/home-based with regular presence in Croydon and occasional London travel

• Start date: 1 April 2026 (flexible)

• Reporting to: Chair of the Board (accountable to the Board of Directors)

• Contract basis: Self-employed contractor. You will manage your own tax and National Insurance and invoice CCE monthly.

What you'll be working on

• Deliver CCE's strategy and Board priorities, turning plans into clear actions, timelines and decisions.

• Coordinate the solar project pipeline with the Projects Director and delivery partners (from feasibility to commissioning and post-install monitoring).

• Oversee budgets, cashflow tracking and financial reporting with the Finance Director; keep risks visible and managed.

• Develop and deliver fundraising plans (grants, sponsorship, partnerships and, where relevant, community share offers).

• Enable good governance: board papers and updates, decisions logs, AGMs and member communications where relevant.

• Support and coordinate volunteers, fostering an inclusive, motivated culture and making it easy for people to contribute.

• Build relationships with key local stakeholders and represent CCE externally when needed.

This job is for you if...

• you are motivated by community energy, climate action and community benefit

• you can set direction, organise delivery and bring people with you (in paid or unpaid roles)

• you are confident planning and delivering projects, prioritising well and managing risks

• you can build trust with stakeholders across communities, funders, delivery partners and local government

• you are financially literate and comfortable with budgets and responsible spending decisions

• you can support good governance and work well with a Board or committee

• you communicate clearly, stay organised, and can work independently in a small organisation

It helps if you have...

• renewable energy and/or community solar project development experience

• fundraising, grant management and/or community share offer experience

• experience in co-operatives, social enterprises, charities, or volunteer-led organisations

• knowledge of Croydon and its communities, or experience working in a diverse urban borough

• experience in policy, advocacy or sector collaboration

If you do not meet every point, please still consider applying - we care about potential and values as well as experience.

Equal opportunities and accessibility

CCE is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from groups under-represented in the community energy sector.

If you are disabled (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) and meet the minimum criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. Please tell us what reasonable adjustments would help you take part. Information can be provided in alternative formats on request.

Funding for this role

CCE has been awarded £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver this role. The incoming CEO will help secure further funding to increase days worked and extend the role.

How to apply

Apply via CharityJob with:

• Your CV

• A cover letter (max 2 pages) explaining how you meet the essential criteria and why you want the role

• Closing date: Friday 27 February 2026 at 5pm

• Shortlisting: w/c 2 March 2026

• Interviews: w/c 9 March 2026 (online / in person in Croydon)

• Task: Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a short task in advance (questions shared ahead of time)

• Second stage (if required): w/c 16 March 2026

Data protection: We handle applicant data confidentially and retain it only as long as necessary.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Internal Auditor join a large not-for-profit organisation on a 1 year fixed term contract. The postholder will be performing branch audits and special investigations regarding branch queries. They will also put forward recommendations to mitigate risks identified and will liaise with relevant committees to further develop the internal audit procedure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with branches and regions to promote effective branch financial management and ensure the completeness, accuracy and validity of branch accounts
• Undertaking regular and comprehensive audits, financial reviews, assessments and evaluations, including testing internal controls, data processing and analysis of branch transactions
• Providing audit assurance, recommendations and reports resulting from audit visits
• Preparing and maintaining a log of audit issues and following up on matters arising from audits and special investigations
• Reviewing the implementation of relevant company policy
• Understanding and resolving queries, and advising on matters relating to branch operations and finances, including budgeting and income forecasting
• Maintaining comprehensive and accurate records, files and issue logs relating to branch audits, branch enquiries and special investigations to support internal and external reporting
• Providing updated and relevant management information as required to branches, regions and committees
• Reviewing, testing and monitoring branch activities to ensure compliance with internal and external financial regulations and legal requirements
• Developing and delivering training and support to branches, regions and national teams on finance systems, effective financial management and reporting, including interpretation of financial data, budgets and forecast information
• Updating and maintaining policy and process documentation, including handbooks, guidance and training materials, ensuring they are fit for purpose and communicated effectively
• Working alongside other teams within the organisation on a variety of branch finance matters

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Extensive experience of financial accounting and auditing in large, complex organisations
• Internal audit experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Reference: J92722

Length: 1 year fixed term contract, with chance to move to permanent

Salary: £67,000 - £68,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Location: Central London

Working pattern: 3 days per week on-site and occasional travel to regional offices

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.