Director of finance and resources jobs
WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an organised, proactive and professional Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to the Director of Secondary Education at the Harris Federation. This 1-year fixed-term maternity cover role is central to ensuring the smooth running of the Director’s day-to-day operations, including diary management, stakeholder communication, meeting coordination and the preparation of key documents.
As part of our Head Office team, you will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across our secondary academies, playing an important role in supporting the Federation’s mission to deliver an outstanding education for thousands of young people. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and enjoys building strong, professional relationships.
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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your responsibilities will include:
- To present the professional and welcoming face of the Harris Federation and all secondary academies, to all visitors, staff and students, in person and on the telephone.
- To ensure that the Director’s diary is managed efficiently and effectively. This will involve liaising with a variety of external and internal stakeholders.
- To provide a daily/weekly diary and documentation and maintain an overview of approaching deadlines.
- To maintain the Director’s contacts.
- To maintain an exemplary professional environment for the Director at all times.
- To ensure that all visitors are welcomed and catered for in a professional manner, organising refreshments as appropriate.
- To exercise complete discretion when dealing with issues of confidentiality and sensitivity.
- To take all telephone calls, in the first instance, dealing with queries, passing on calls if necessary.
- To keep the Director’s meetings file and retrieve necessary paperwork as and when meetings arise.
- To be responsible for organising meetings and passing on messages between all stakeholders, parents/carers, external agencies and students and the Director.
- To liaise with clerks to Governors to ensure that all relevant paperwork and correspondence is efficiently managed for all the secondary academies.
- To support the Director with the preparation of paperwork and presentations for a range of meetings including interviews, disciplinary hearings, grievances, performance management, presentations, training sessions etc.
- To liaise with Federation admin teams, Data, HR, IT and Finance Business Managers, as well as PAs and Principals across the Federation as appropriate.
For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Appropriate degree or equivalent experience in previous roles
- Trained in the use of a variety of ICT packages
- Knowledge of personal assistant roles and responsibilities
- Training in typing and formatting of a variety of documents including spreadsheets
- Experience of managing staff in relation to the PA role
- Some experience of human resources e.g. recruitment and/or monitoring attendance
- Experience of working to targets and deadlines
- Experience of managing meetings including preparation and circulation of papers, minutes and ensuring information is circulated as required
- Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to be flexible
- Ability to communicate exceptionally well with parents and carers as well as other stakeholders in the academy
For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack.
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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
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OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
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Talking Money is looking for someone with a deep understanding of charity finance who can provide robust financial management for the charity. You will manage all Talking Money finances, from banking, invoicing, and payments to end-of-year reporting and funding management. You will also have a strategic overview of our organisational finances, and work closely with our Chief Executive and Board of Trustees on Talking Money’s financial planning.
Importantly, you will be passionate about and be able to work at a strategic level, providing support and guidance to the Leadership Team whilst also working flexibly within a small organisation taking care of all day-to-day finance tasks.
About Talking Money
Talking Money is an independent charity providing free, expert money advice across Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Our purpose, from a client’s perspective, is:
“Help me with my money worries in a way that suits me so I can get on with my life.”
Demand for our services continues to rise.
Our approach is:
- Holistic: addressing debt, benefits, energy/fuel poverty, income and wellbeing together.
- Person-centred: psychologically informed, strengths-based and empowering.
- Practical and impactful: securing income gains, writing off unmanageable debts, preventing eviction, reducing stress and anxiety and improving knowledge and confidence.
We are looking for someone with:
· Strong experience in financial management in a not-for-profit context.
· Passion for managing all aspects of finance from the data input to the strategic oversight.
· Experience of working closely with Senior Leadership and being responsive to organisational needs.
· Commitment to working for a charity fighting inequality for individuals and communities.
Hours: 15 hours a week (0.4 FTE). The postholder may be required to work additional hours at certain key points in the accounting year cycle to complete end-of-year statutory accounts preparation and occasionally attend meetings out of office hours.
Contract term: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working negotiable but some time in office is required to keep in touch with the team - team sessions are currently Thursdays.
Salary: Grade 6 SCP 25-28 (approx. £36,000 - £39,000 for FY26-27)
Reporting to: Chief Executive
Holiday entitlement: 25 days FTE pro rata (rising to 30 days after 5 years) + bank holidays.
Before You Apply
Don’t meet every single requirement?
Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
At Talking Money, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the criteria, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles and lived experience goes a long way. Still not sure? Talk to someone at Talking Money about the role to see if it sounds like something you would be great at doing: Kat Caldwell telephone 0117 954 3998. Please note that Kat’s working days are Monday & Thursday.
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If you are shortlisted, Talking Money will work with candidates to ensure their access needs are met during the interview process and will ensure access requirements are not a factor in decision making.
Application Process
To apply please upload
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Your CV; and
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Cover letter (max of 2 sides of A4)
Application Timeline
Applications close: 11.30pm on Sunday 22 February
Shortlisting: Monday 23 February
Interviews: Monday 2 March in person at Talking Money, 1 Hide Market, West Street, BS2 0BH
Start Date: ASAP to be discussed.
To empower and enable people to tackle financial challenges through advice, financial education and support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: 2 days weekly in our London office
Salary: £87,632.09 (incl London Office Allowance) plus competitive pension
Please note that this role will be closing on Wednesday 4 February 2026 at 9am.
A little bit about the role
Frontline has achieved significant growth and impact in our first 11 years, and we are now recruiting a director to lead on ensuring our culture, operational and financial infrastructure enable us to continue to grow and drive change for children and families.
With a ~£25m budget and ~150 employees we rely on robust systems, a clear strategy and an enabling culture to support people to do great work to achieve our mission. Reporting to the CEO, the director of culture and operations (DCO) will develop our annual priorities and strategy. They will lead on strengthening and further embedding our culture of freedom and responsibility by providing excellent operational leadership across Frontline. To effectively operate a culture of freedom and responsibility we need robust financial controls, excellent governance and strong relationships at our foundation – as DCO you will ensure these foundations are in place – and build on them.
We are an ambitious organisation – we work hard to create an inclusive culture which supports our hard-working teams through data, feedback and technology. As DOC you will lead on galvanising our leadership group to ensure they have the necessary resources, collective focus and communication channels across teams nationally. Frontline is in a strong position. We have a clear strategy, stable finances and strong internal processes so we look forward to welcoming our new director of culture and operations to help build on this, so we can have even greater impact.
Some key responsibilities include:
- People – Lead the people team to identify new and creative ways to further strengthen our culture of freedom and responsibility
- Finance – Manage the head of finance and compliance, supporting them and the finance team to deliver sound financial controls/clear reporting and manage an annual budget of £25m – ensuring financial capability and clear cross-team communication
- Governance – Work with the chair of FARC (and other subcommittees as relevant) to ensure they are taking a strategic view on key issues, providing appropriate challenge and timely decisions (e.g. in budget process).
- Management of external contracts and relationships – Manage the contract governance manager with responsibility for DfE/university contracts and regulatory approval, ensuring effective governance and compliance
Full list of role responsibilities can be found in the job pack.
A little bit about you
You should have strong leadership experience, the ability to balance multiple priorities under pressure, and a track record of shaping organisational culture. Experience in financial management, HR strategy, and operational leadership is essential, while familiarity with charity governance and regulatory compliance would be beneficial.
We’re looking for someone with exceptional communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a practical approach to problem-solving. If you’re a values-driven leader eager to shape culture, strengthen operations, and support our mission, you’d be a great fit.
We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own.
If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you.
If you’re interested in finding out more, please email Elise Cronin, Executive Assistant (contact details are in the job pack) to arrange an informal conversation with the CEO.
Important information
We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater global majority representation in our senior roles. We know the value global majority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.
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We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!
To make life better for children at risk of harm, by improving the services that support them.



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We’re hiring a Director of Communities, Health and Partnerships.
Hackney CVS is in an exciting new phase and we’re looking for a senior leader to help shape it.
Following a major restructuring and redesign of our support offer, we’re focusing more sharply on our core mission: strengthening, connecting and championing the voluntary and community sector (VCS) across Hackney and the City of London.
Our Director of Communities, Health and Partnerships will:
- Lead our networks, forums and engagement work.
- Amplify community voice in local decision-making.
- Build powerful cross-sector partnerships.
- Support the voluntary sector to influence systems change.
You’ll join our Senior Leadership Team at a pivotal moment, helping us embed new ways of working and secure a brighter future for the VCS.
If you care deeply about equity, collaboration and the potential of the VCS to transform lives, and if you thrive in complexity, influence and relationship building, we would love to hear from you.
For the full job description and person specification, please see the attached recruitment pack.
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We support voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations in Hackney and the City of London.
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We are looking to recruit an experienced, innovative legal manager for our international Environment and Sustainable Development Programme. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with deep enthusiasm and in-depth knowledge of how our partners could use the law to achieve environmental justice. A more detailed explanation of our organisational and programme strategy is set out in our 2024-2026 Strategy.
Working as part of a small but dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to learn at close hand what it means to work for an international NGO focusing on how the law can be used to fight corruption and achieve environmental and economic justice. You will develop projects with a range of partners, including international agencies, NGOs, CSOs and governments. You will collaborate with a range of volunteer lawyers (via law firms and barristers chambers) who are leading experts in their field. You will also help nurture, build and maintain relationships with our funders. The role will involve outreach to new partners, programme management, supporting the drafting of fundraising applications and donor reports, tracking impact, as well as evaluating and learning from projects.
Key Responsibilities:
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Implement the strategic vision for ILP’s Environment and Sustainable Development (ESD) programme, in conjunction with the ESD Programme Director, Legal Fellows, Executive Director, partners, staff and Board;
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Develop an understanding of the most effective environmental policy tools and legal interventions to deliver the programme’s objectives, through engagement with volunteer lawyers, ILP partners, ILP’s ESD Advisory Committee, staff, Board and others;
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Support the ESD Programme Director to build and maintain ILP’s Environment and Sustainable Development (ESD) programme. This includes:
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liaising with partners to identify legal/policy needs and offer potential legal and/or policy reform solutions, including through conducting legal analysis;
identifying and engaging in regular outreach with potential new partners to build the project pipeline;
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identifying, building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and new highly experienced volunteer lawyers;
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mapping and developing relationships with regional and international development entities and other technical assistance providers to identify potential partners, needs and focus countries;
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representing the programme in external fora and events.
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Support the Programme Director in ensuring effective project delivery and evaluation of impact including:
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managing and coordinating project implementation through the full project cycle;
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delivering financial management for assignments including accurate budgeting, forecasting, accounting and reporting;
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Supporting the development and maintenance of strong programme management and knowledge management systems and processes, including regular updating of ILP’s online internal database (GRID).
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Support the Programme Director’s fundraising efforts to finance both the programme and organisational overheads, including working closely with the Programme Director to identify opportunities for potential funding with partners, liaise with and nurture donors, design funding applications and create relevant budgets;
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Deepen ILP’s knowledge and understanding of the situation in developing economies, including engaging in relevant research alongside ILP partners (pro bono lawyers, NGOs, CSOs and others) and sharing findings via written reports and output;
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Share in the necessary operational and administrative activities of the organisation and contribute to website and social media communications.
For further information on the candidate profile for this role, our full job description is available to view and download below.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hoxton Health helps hundreds of local people to manage long term conditions and stay mobile and independent as they age. We are seeking a new director for our calm and friendly complementary therapy clinic based in St Leonards community hospital.
About Us
Hoxton Health is a well-valued local charity, established over 30 years ago, providing low-cost complementary therapy treatments for older people and those with long term conditions. We fundraise and build partnerships to subsidise treatments, offering lower costs to older patients. Based in St Leonard’s Hospital in Hackney, our friendly team consists of independent practitioners delivering therapies through the week, two other part-time office staff, and a team of volunteers who run the reception.
What will you be doing?
The Centre Director is responsible for the management of all aspects of the organisation's operations and development – internally and externally.
This includes:
- Governance and strategy, including support for Trustee Board
- Oversee smooth running of the clinic
- Finance and fundraising
- Staff management
- Monitoring and evaluation of grant funding
- Development of new projects
- Partnership engagement with other agencies
The clinic is small but busy, with varied days and experiences. We foster a friendly and supportive environment for both our patients and team members. Leadership, guidance and inspiration for this must start with the Centre Director’s work and influence.
Why join us?
- Opportunity to shape the future of a well loved, longstanding service for older people and those with complex needs
- Satisfaction of leading a service with real and valued impact on the health of local people
- Opportunity to join and lead a friendly and welcoming team
- Employer Pension contribution
- Complementary therapy treatments at staff rate
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Please send us your CV and a covering letter, letting us know why you are interested in the role, and addressing the person specification in the Job Description
Interviews
Interviews will be on Wednesday 25th February. Please confirm on your application your availability on that day
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Founded in 1927, the University of Hull has a long and proud history. Through our teaching, research and civic engagement, we are helping to shape and deliver the future prosperity of our region and far beyond.
Leading the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement team, the Director will drive the design and implementation of the University’s inaugural comprehensive fundraising campaign, launching it at the culmination of our centenary celebrations in summer 2028. Building on progress made to date, the Director will leverage the centenary to elevate the roles of philanthropy and alumni engagement in support of the University’s future ambitions.
Person specification:
- Extensive knowledge of philanthropy, preferably within higher education, including fundraising best practice
- Extensive knowledge of alumni engagement and its role in building connections and supporting wider institutional priorities
- Demonstrable track record of building relationships and working with prospects to secure gifts at the six-figure level and above
- Experience of leading philanthropic campaigns and exceeding fundraising targets
- Experience of leading and managing teams carrying out philanthropic and/or engagement activities
- Experience of strategic and data-driven operational planning and performance management
Dixon Walter is leading the candidate search on behalf of the University. For more information and details of how to apply by 15 February, please see the candidate brief.
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Use your financial leadership skills to protect and restore the environment.
A Rocha UK (ARUK) is a unique Christian environmental charity, with a mission to mobilise Christians and churches to care for the environment.
With climate change accelerating at an ever-faster pace and biodiversity collapsing, we bring a message of hope. Our Christian perspective provides our mandate for action and our posture of confidence, assured that God reigns and is at work.
Best known for our growing Eco Church programme which currently supports more than 9,000 churches to improve their environmental practice, our mission is to equip Christians to protect and restore the environment - for God, nature and all people.
With a staff of 23 people (17 FTEs) and a growing income of £1m, we now seek a Finance and Services Director, to develop our financial management and central services to underpin the new strategy and goals we plan to launch later this year.
This strategically important role will require finance planning and management expertise, the ability to thrive in a small and growing cause-led charity with diverse streams of income and a staff body of which more than half is home based. You will bring a strongly strategic mind and the collegiality to contribute to the wider leadership of the organisation. As well as bringing a passion for the environment, the way you live and lead will be shaped by your Christian faith.
If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you. For more details see the job pack attached. Closing date 13th February.
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Finance & Operations Director Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham
£75,000 Full-time | 35 hours per week | Southwell, Nottinghamshire
A Calling to Serve Through Professional Excellence The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham recognises that our world is in desperate need of hope. In a post-Covid age and cost of living crisis, with our country's structures and systems under pressure and the increasing mental health challenges facing young people, the cry for hope is clear. We believe that hope is found in Jesus Christ, which the church is uniquely placed to share in every community.
The Diocese has a vision of Living Hope for the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond and is committed to its mission of Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence and Courage. A key aspect of that vision is the articulation of 7 Areas of Focus which healthy churches attend to: Inspiring Worship, Reaching Younger, Enhancing Diversity, Growing Leaders, Enabling Commitment, Encouraging Generosity and Nurturing Prayer.
Could you bring your finance leadership expertise to support our mission of Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence and Courage?
About Your New Ministry Context
The Diocese covers the city of Nottingham, the county of Nottinghamshire, with a few parishes in South Yorkshire. As part of the Church of England, we serve over a million people through a network of 300 churches and 73 church schools.
Based at Jubilee House in the beautiful market town of Southwell, the Diocesan Board of Finance (DBF) is the registered charity and company limited by guarantee through which the Diocese operates. You'll be joining an organisation with a clear vision of Living Hope for the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and beyond.
This is an exciting time for the Diocese. In November 2024, we secured £33.16 million from the Church of England's Strategic Mission and Ministry Investment Board for a decade-long Church Growth Programme. This significant investment will fund church revitalisation, evangelism, discipleship, vocations and the development of younger leaders across our communities. The new Finance & Operations Director will play a pivotal role in stewarding these resources and ensuring ongoing financial sustainability.
Your Role as Finance Leader Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will lead the finance function as a trusted partner to both the Jubilee House Leadership Team and the Bishop's Core Team. This is a strategic role where you'll shape the financial direction of the Diocese while providing hands-on support to parishes navigating financial challenges. You will combine strategic financial stewardship with operational oversight, ensuring the Diocese’s resources are effectively managed in alignment with the vision and mission. You will work collaboratively across the organisation, with frequent and detailed parish engagement, to shape and implement financial strategy, while also leading the administration of financial initiatives which include, giving, strategic operations and property-related activities.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Collaboratively support the development and implementation of financial strategies
- that align missionally with the diocesan seven areas of focus, across the Diocese with particular support to Parishes.
- Prepare and present financial reports, including budgets, forecasts, and risk
- analyses, to senior management and decision making committees.
- Engage with third party contractors to advise on financial planning, investment
- strategies, and capital structure decisions.
- Ensures the diocesan residential property portfolio strategically meets missional needs.
Operational Management
- Oversee day-to-day operations, including HR, Property and Finance teams.
- Implement policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
- Manage relationships with committees, contractors, and other external partners
Risk and Compliance Oversight
- Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and National Church standards.
- Coordinate audits and implement internal controls.
Team Leadership
- Leading and developing the finance and operations teams to deliver excellent service
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
- Collaborate with other departments to align operational goals with the overall Diocesan vision, mission and strategy.
Who We're Looking For Professional Excellence
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with significant post-qualification experience
- Extensive experience in financial management and operational leadership.
- Strong understanding of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
Essential Faith Requirement There is a genuine occupational requirement for the post holder to be a committed Christian in the Anglican tradition or another member denomination of Churches Together in England. You'll need a strong understanding and empathy with the aims, ethos and beliefs of the Christian faith and its expression through the Church of England.
Personal Qualities
- Excellent communicator who can make complex financial issues accessible to non-financial audiences
- Collaborative team player with an open working style
- Effective influencer who can build trust with clergy, lay leaders and external stakeholders
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: £75,000
- Generous pension: 10% of salary contributed by the Diocese
- Excellent work-life balance: 35-hour working week with hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Generous leave: 25 days annual leave + 5 discretionary days (predetermined dates) + 8 bank holidays
- Additional benefits:
- Free onsite parking in our scenic location
- Maternity, paternity and shared parental occupational pay
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme with counselling, legal and health advice
- Relocation packages considered for successful candidates relocating from outside of the local area
- Meaningful work: The opportunity to directly support the Church's mission in communities across Nottinghamshire
Ready to Answer the Call? If you're a talented finance professional who wants to work for an organisation with a fantastic culture that makes a real difference, enables change, and has a clear purpose rooted in Christian faith, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing date of 17th Februrary 2026
Join us in our mission to bring hope and transformation to communities across Nottinghamshire and beyond.
The Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community and strive to be an equal opportunity employer.
Director of Corporate Services
£62,000 - £68,000
37.5 hours per week (with consideration for 0.8 FTE) and such additional hours as required
Bath with some homeworking, minimum of one day in the office per week
Developing Health & Independence (DHI) is a charity that helps disadvantaged and vulnerable people turn lives around, stand on their own feet and reduce dependency. We do this because we believe everyone should have the chance to achieve their potential to make a valuable contribution to society.
We help young people and adults overcome structural barriers and self-limiting behaviours that are holding them back. Our clients are often disadvantaged or living at the margins, meaning they are disproportionately affected by substance misuse, homelessness, offending, mental health issues and other factors that contribute to social exclusion.
This is an exciting and hugely rewarding opportunity for someone who wants real responsibility for running infrastructure support services in a highly-respected organisation.
Reporting to the CEO and as a member of the Executive Team, the post holder will be expected to drive and manage the central administrative and core infrastructure functions across DHI to ensure we operate safely, securely, efficiently, and effectively.
As well as being closely involved in the day-to-day activities of the functions for which you are responsible, you will provide high level proactive advice, and quality services for the other Directors across all central and client service areas, including, finance and procurement, human resources, information technology development, health and safety, premises, office services, in addition to working closely with our retained HR advisor.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working in partnership with operational colleagues to supply clear, quality assured and compliant best practice processes from the centre, which are developed and implemented collaboratively with those delivering core services to DHI’s client base.
How to apply
Application is by way of a CV and a Supporting Statement.
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 15th February
Selection and timescales
There will be a two stage selection process.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: HR & Admin Manager
Reports to: Head of Finance and Operations
Salary: £41,000 - £48,000 depending on experience.
Hours: 37.5 per week (part time, flexible working available)
Benefits: 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contribution
About Black Thrive
Black Thrive Global (BTG) evolved from the work of the Black Thrive Lambeth Partnership, which was established in 2016. We exist to address the inequalities that negatively impact the mental health and wellbeing of Black people so that the thriving of Black communities is the norm.
Our guiding principle is that Black communities should be at the forefront of reimagining, redefining and co-creating a society where systemic racism and other oppressive systems have been dismantled so that they have fulfilling lives. We have two priorities – building a Black Thrive Research Institute and embedding race equity in systems change.
Purpose of the role
The purpose of this role is to support our Head of Finance and Operations with our HR, operations and admin functions including managing systems to efficiently run the business and achieve strategic objectives agreed by Black Thrive Board of Directors. This includes being the first point of contact for HR and office queries, leading the recruitment process, managing onboarding and offboarding, preparing employment contracts (Full-time and/or part-time, zero hours and/or fixed terms contracts), supporting the Finance Officer with payroll, checking and following right-to-work in the UK, administrating DBS checks and creating new company policies together with management. The ideal candidate will be a sound HR generalist who has a good understanding of UK employment laws, organisational governance and is comfortable working independently, have refined problem-solving skills, and thrive in a rapidly evolving environment.
Duties and responsibilities
1. The HR Manager assumes the primary responsibility for ensuring the organisations employment policies are fit for purpose and in line with any changes in employment legislation and for communicating the changes to the Directors and SLT where required.
2. Support the Head of Finance & Operations to manage HR and admin functions, including working with managers to prepare job descriptions, employment contracts, onboarding and offboarding.
3. Lead the recruitment process for new staff to source appropriate candidates for the organisation. This includes job advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, pre-employment checks and other pre-employment activities that are necessary.
4. Ensure the renewal of DBS checks for all staff is carried out on a periodic basis.
5. Process new joiners and leavers on the HR platforms and liaising with IT Support to ensure staff are set up or removed as needed.
6. Plan and coordinate induction for new employees.
7. Manage the employee performance reviews, and performance improvement plans in line with the organisations policies and any legislative requirements.
8. Work with the Head of Finance and Operations to implement and review the organisations reward principles and salary benchmarking exercise.
9. Support the Head of Finance and Operations to embed Black Thrive’s mission and values across the organisation, leading and driving the required culture change.
10. Review the existing policies and update or create new HR related policies in line with the current employment laws or governance requirements.
11. Develop, implement and review the employee development and training plan / strategy with the Head of Finance and Operations.
12. Develop and manage the annual training budget.
13. Ensure the provision of effective day-to-day office administration and support across the organisation.
14. Develop and implement sound strategies and initiatives to enhance the people management skills and capabilities across their teams.
15. Assist the Head of Finance and Operations in ensuring adherence to GDPR legislation liaising with external DPO service provider as required.
16. Responsible for ensuring staff issues around performance, disciplinary issues, needs for aids and adaptations and other wellbeing issues are dealt with in line with the organisations policies and procedures. Liaising with external HR providers where necessary.
17. Manage employee relations and resolving conflicts and disciplinary issues / grievances
18. Manage the relationship with BTG’s outsourced HR partners.
19. Ensure employee health and safety compliance and all associated documentation is maintained.
20. Ensure all employee information in Bright HR is updated daily and accurately to ensure that the payroll can be processed on the due date.
21. Enhance the development and use of Bright HR across the organisation.
22. Produce and deliver presentations, reports and other material relevant to the role.
23. Supporting staff wellbeing, including promoting the Employee Assistance Program, conducting check-ins as needed, facilitating return-to-work meetings, and tracking staff absences such as sickness, time off in lieu (TOIL), and holidays.
Please note: The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your evolving role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Company Benefits
- Flexible working – we give you control over your work schedule
- Up to 34 days annual leave inclusive of 8 days bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Employee Assistance programme
PERSON SPECIFICATION
HR & Admin Manager
Qualifications and Experience
Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration or related field.
Practical knowledge of HR best practice policies and procedures in the UK.
Knowledge of business compliance in relation to HR, health and safety and data protection.
Experience in developing and implementing new systems and processes in start-up environments.
Previous experience of working in an HR/People generalist role.
Experience setting up and maintaining administrative systems that are compliant with data protection and privacy laws.
Ability, skills, knowledge
Good knowledge and understanding of Payroll/HR policies
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Proven experience in delivering a payroll operational or contractual administration service
Confident dealing with issues like succession planning, workforce planning and talent development.
Commitment to equality for all people as well as good knowledge and understanding of the experiences of Black people of African and Caribbean descent and a strong drive to address the factors which negatively impact upon their health and wellbeing.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including conveying complex information adaptable to people from different professional backgrounds and levels of seniority.
Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, ability to multitask and to manage a heavy workload and competing priorities.
Ability to work at speed through ambiguity and uncertainty and remain calm under pressure.
Ability to remain enthusiastic, optimistic and solutions-focused in the face of adversity and to deliver tangible results with minimal supervision.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required but we will treat applicants who have a criminal record fairly and will not unreasonably discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed.
Please attach your CV of no longer than 4 pages. In addition please attach a covering letter that shows how you meet the requirements for the role and why you think you are a good fit for the role. If you are interested in the role please apply as quickly as possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may hold interviews and choose a candidate before the closing date.
We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is the norm not the exception



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Finance & Operations Manager is a senior leadership role responsible for the financial sustainability, compliance and operational effectiveness of the charity. The postholder will lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, rent and service charge accounting, housing benefit income and statutory reporting.
Alongside this, the role has strategic responsibility for office and refuge operations, including facilities management, health and safety, and central administrative systems.
The Finance & Operations Manager will work closely with the Director, Senior Management Team and Board of Trustees, manage key external relationships, and line manage finance and operations staff.
Due to the nature of work and focus of LBWP, the organisation considers the candidate’s race and gender, to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Parag. 1, Schedule 9, of the Equality Act 2010. Therefore, this post is open only to Black and minoritised i.e. Global Majority, women.
Please read the job description and person specification, and provide detailed responses in the covering letter to the Person Specification points listed as 'CV/CL'.
London Black Women’s Project (LBWP) is a specialist, women-only organisation dedicated to supporting Black, Asian and minoritised women.



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Global Financial Controller | £80,000 - £100,000 + Benefits | London Hybrid | Permanent
For a large, global NGO, we are recruiting a Global Financial Controller. Reporting to the Global CFO, the Global FInancial Controller will join during a period of transformation to lead the development and delivery of financial systems, processes and controls supporting global operations, drive compliance, and enable informed decision-making. This is a key leadership role which will have strategic oversight of global transactions, and audits, procurement, finance systems and compliance. The Global Financial Controller will shape and implement the global financial framework, and will maintain first-class governance, transparency, and accountability.
Main Duties:
- Design and lead improvements for the generation of timely and accurate year-end statutory financial statements
- Influence and oversee implementation of external and internal audit processes, and lead the global responses to audit requests
- Support the Global CFO with preparation of Board and Trustee reports
- Design and manage financial systems for the management of global transactions, and timesheet management systems
- Design and manage accounting systems to consolidate accounts for the Charity Group
- Oversee and implement systems and processes to ensure compliance with UK VAT, PAYE and Gift Aid
- Oversee all Statutory Reporting and Compliance, including requirements of the UK Charities Commission, HMRC, and US IRS and Donors.
- Design and implement procurement policies, and vendor management solutions
- Review and update all policies and procedures relating to SORP guidelines, financial frameworks, processes and systems across financial strategy, internal resources and donor requirements
- Work with the Director of FP&A and Global Donor Reporting Manager on budgeting processes
- Design and oversee robust month-end and year-end closure procedures
- Design and oversee implementation of treasury and investment management systems, and risk-based forex management systems
- Review and sign-off monthly payroll transactions ensure compliance with HMRC.
- Lead, motivate and manage a team of highly performing staff, and champion change across the team and the adoption of new ways of working
Person Specification:
- Qualified Accountant, ideally with strong knowledge of UK Charities Commission, SORP, and other statutory requirements including Charities VAT
- Experience or change, transformation, and turnaround
- Ideally, strong experience of withing across the NGO and Charity sector, ideally with an international and global footprint
- Experience of working with global systems and processes including multicurrency
- Ideally, restricted and unrestricted funding experience
- Strong leadership skills - both with direct reports and wider indirect stakeholder groups
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
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The Head of HR at the Donmar Warehouse will partner with stakeholders across the organisation to support an excellent standard of staff management, welfare and engagement. Using proven skills and experience in HR generalism, recruitment and organisation design, the role will support the overarching strategy of the Donmar with a fit for purpose HR business plan and manage the full employee lifecycle.
The role will deliver on all aspects of HR operations, using a blended approach of staff welfare and culture with compliance and due diligence to keep our people and our organisation safe and thriving. The standalone role encompasses the full lifecycle of HR activity which includes business partner and business planning, through to administration and support of relevant workflows. The post works closely with the Head of Inclusion and Skills to ensure our training programmes are relevant, effective and embedded.
Terms: 30 hours worked across 4 out of 5 weekdays per week
Salary: £55,000 37.5 FTE (this would be pro rata for 30 hours a week)
Applications Currently Scheduled to Close at 10am on Monday 9 February
Round One Interviews: Monday 16 February and Tuesday 17 February
Round Two Interviews: Tuesday 24 February
Ideal start date: end of March/early April (please contact us if you have any questions about this)
We would ideally like a candidate who can start in post at the end of March/early April. We will consider applicants who are available for a staggered start or significant handover if not available at this exact time.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable candidates to shortlist and may recruit on a rolling basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with Rory Peck Trust to recruit their new Finance & Operations Manager.
For thirty years Rory Peck Trust has been a lifeline for freelance journalists around the world. Independent journalism provides us with the facts we need to make informed decisions, Often, those on the frontlines are freelance truth-tellers, without the support of a large news organisation. The Rory Peck Trust seeks to empower them with the knowledge, resources and resilience they need to report from some of the most dangerous places in the world, safely and without fear. It provides training, equipping freelancers with potentially lifesaving first aid skills. It offers emergency financial assistance when things go wrong. And it ensures access to mental health therapy, enabling those who have experienced trauma to continue their vital work. The Trust also advocates for freelancers, honouring the world's best independent journalism at the Rory Peck Awards every November.
Over the last three decades it has helped more than 3,300 journalists, providing more than £3 million in financial assistance, every penny donated by the Trust's donors and supporters, drawn largely from UK, European and US media. But thirty years after it was founded, demand for the Trust's services is greater than ever. 2025 was the deadliest ever for members of the media, while near record numbers of journalists are in jail.
Role details
- Position: Finance & Operations Manager
- Location: Central London & home working
- Contract: Permanent, full-time (flexible working available, including 4 days per week)
- Hybrid: 1 day per week in the Central London office
- Salary: £55,000 per annum
- Reports to: Executive Director
The Role
The Finance & Operations Manager is a senior, hands-on leadership role, responsible for ensuring the Trust is financially robust, well-governed, legally compliant and operationally effective.
Reporting to the Executive Director and working closely with the Board of Trustees, the postholder will lead on finance, HR, IT and organisational systems, and act as Secretary to the Board. This role provides the operational backbone that enables the Trust's programmes, partnerships and advocacy work to succeed, and requires confidence, judgement and discretion at board level.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cashflow and reporting
- Prepare management accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors
- Support the Board on financial planning, reserves, and organisational risk
- Act as Secretary to the Board, coordinating meetings, papers and governance records
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission and regulatory requirements
- Lead HR operations, including recruitment, contracts, policies and staff wellbeing
- Oversee IT systems, data protection, insurance, contracts and operational risk
- Drive improvements in systems, processes and organisational efficiency
Person Specification
Essential
- Significant experience in a senior finance, operations or business role
- Strong financial literacy, including budgeting and working with auditors
- Experience supporting Boards or senior governance structures
- Good working knowledge of HR processes and employment best practice
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and professional, with strong judgement
- Confident communicator, able to work effectively with trustees and advisers
Desirable
- Accountancy qualification
- Experience in the charity, media, human rights or international development sectors
- Knowledge of UK charity governance and Charity Commission requirements
- Experience in safeguarding or high duty-of-care environments
Why Join Rory Peck Trust
This is a rare opportunity to play a central leadership role in an organisation with global reach and real-world impact. By strengthening the Trust behind the scenes, you will help protect freelance journalists working on the frontlines of truth at a time when independent journalism matters more than ever.
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