Finance management jobs

• Location: Cambridge
• Salary: £62,215 per annum
• Contract period: Permanent
• Start date: As soon as possible

Fauna & Flora (F&F) is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to have overall responsibility for the day-to-day accounting function of F&F to ensure the department delivers a high standard of service to the global organisation, and operates in accordance with established accounting principles and industry best practice. As well as leading the preparation of the organisation’s annual statutory accounts, this role will also be responsible for managing the annual external audit process.

You will be CCAB qualified or equivalent, have an excellent technical understanding of current UK GAAP, FRS 102 and Charity SORP and have proven experience preparing statutory accounts and lead schedules and managing external audits.  As a member of the UK-based Finance Team, working closely with overseas Finance Teams, your excellent communication, interpersonal skills and customer focus will enable you to build effective working relationships at all levels across the organisation.

You will enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where the ability to manage a variety of concurrent tasks is paramount. You will be comfortable researching technical financial guidance and documenting findings. In return, we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation, with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and salary exchange schemes.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 26 July 2026. Interviews are likely to take place mid-end July 2026.

Senior Programme Manager

We are seeking a Senior Programme Manager to lead a flagship initiative shaping how capital markets deliver better outcomes for children and future generations.

Salary: £56,000–£65,000 (dependent on experience) + 30 days’ annual leave (pro rata) and 10% employer pension
Location: Central London (hybrid – 60% office / 40% home)
Contract: 12-month fixed term - (4 or 5 days per week)
Start date: As soon as available
Closing date: Please apply promptly as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

About the role

This is a senior, high-impact position leading a flagship “Investing for Future Generations” Lab, focused on transforming how capital markets understand and respond to children’s lives and outcomes.

You will shape and deliver a market-leading programme designed to embed children’s outcomes into investment decision-making, moving them from a moral concern to a recognised financial consideration. Acting as a central coordinating “backbone”, you will bring together investors, policymakers and partners to drive system-level change.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the strategy, theory of change and delivery roadmap for the Lab
• Building and coordinating a high-impact cross-sector coalition
• Managing programme budgets, governance, risks and reporting
• Producing practical outputs such as investor frameworks, policy papers and insights
• Influencing policy and supporting an enabling environment for impact investment
• Driving partnerships, fundraising and stakeholder engagement
• Contributing to organisational leadership as part of the senior management team

About you

You are a strategic and collaborative leader with experience operating across complex environments and multiple stakeholders.

You will bring:

• Proven ability to design and deliver ambitious strategies with system-wide impact
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, including at senior levels
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in public speaking and stakeholder engagement
• Experience working with or alongside capital markets, investment or policy environments
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• A passion for using finance as a force for positive societal change

Experience in impact investing or children-focused policy is beneficial but not essential.

About the organisation

This independent, purpose-driven organisation works to transform capital markets to support a fairer, greener and more resilient future. Through collaborative programmes, research and partnerships, it mobilises private capital to address pressing societal challenges.

The organisation is values-led, ambitious and collaborative, with a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity. Flexible working is supported, and applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in finance and policy.

Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Programme Director, Impact Investment Manager, Policy & Partnerships Lead, Strategy Lead, Head of Programmes, Investment Director, Social Impact Lead, Senior Project Director.

Service Manager

Location: Bury 

Salary: £36,500

Contract Type: Permanent

Please note, this is an on-site role only. Due to the nature of our Refuges and Outreach services, it is essential that our teams are present and accessible, enabling us to provide safe, responsive and high-quality support to those who need us most.

This post is open to women only as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

About Safenet

We provide domestic abuse services across the Northwest of England, including refuges for women and children, safe houses for men, community support, and extra support for those facing addiction, mental health, or other issues.

We understand the serious impact domestic abuse can have, especially on health and wellbeing, and provide support and guidance to help survivors live safely and securely.

Safenet is part of the Calico Group. Here’s what makes The Calico Group unique: each of our specialist companies collaborates and innovates together to have a greater impact than they could alone.

Our shared vision, flexible group structure, and expanding range of services help us adapt to the fast-changing environment and times in which we work.

“A future where everyone can live safe, happy and healthy lives free from abuse,  violence and exploitation in their homes, streets and communities.”

About the role

As Service Manager – Safe Accommodation, you will lead the operational delivery of refuge and other safe accommodation services for adult survivors, children and young people. Working closely with the Area Operational Lead and as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide practical, values-led leadership to frontline teams, ensure accommodation is safe, well-managed and responsive, and oversee high-quality, trauma-informed and survivor-led support. You will also play a key role in housing management, performance oversight, partnership working and ensuring services remain compliant, effective and sustainable.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational delivery of refuge and safe accommodation services, ensuring support is safe, timely, trauma-informed and survivor-led.

• Provide effective leadership, supervision, reflective practice and case management oversight to staff, supporting wellbeing, accountability and professional development.

• Oversee referrals, admissions, allocations and move-on processes to ensure survivors receive an appropriate, equitable and responsive service, with risk managed effectively throughout their stay.

• Monitor service quality, performance, occupancy, voids and outcomes through audits, data, survivor feedback and reporting, and use this insight to drive continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, housing management, health and safety, legal, contractual and organisational requirements, maintaining accurate oversight of governance and risk.

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with statutory, voluntary and community organisations to strengthen referral pathways into and out of safe accommodation and improve outcomes for survivors.

• Plan rotas, cover arrangements and on-site presence to ensure safe staffing levels across services, including 24-hour provision and out-of-hours on-call support where required.
• Contribute to strategic development, identifying emerging need, supporting service improvement and helping to shape high-quality, inclusive and psychologically informed accommodation-based support.

For further information about the role, please visit the Role Profile.

What we are looking for

We welcome applicants from a range of relevant backgrounds; direct refuge experience is not essential, but you do need to bring credibility, confidence and compassion from related fields.

You might come from:

• Substance misuse or addiction recovery services
• Trauma‑informed women’s services
• Mental health or psychologically informed environments (PIE)
• Housing or supported accommodation with complex needs

You will bring:

We believe in recruiting for potential as well as experience. Our ideal candidate will have:

Essential:

• Experience of managing or leading teams within domestic abuse, housing, supported accommodation, social care or a related support environment.
• Strong knowledge of domestic abuse, trauma-informed practice, safe accommodation, safeguarding for adults and children, and risk management in complex cases.
• Ability to provide effective supervision, case oversight and reflective support that promotes staff wellbeing, professional curiosity and high-quality accommodation-based practice.
• Experience of performance monitoring, report writing and using data, feedback, occupancy information and outcomes to support service improvement.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with statutory, voluntary and community partners and represent the organisation confidently in multi-agency settings.
• Excellent communication, organisational and IT skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate rotas and maintain accurate records and reporting.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion and survivor-led practice, with the ability to model Safenet and Calico values in day-to-day leadership.

Desirable:

• ILM, CMI or another relevant management qualification, or evidence of continued professional development in leadership.
• Experience of service development, project delivery, change management or supporting new initiatives within refuge, housing or support service settings.
• Knowledge of Women’s Aid National Quality Standards, safe accommodation duties and relevant legislation and frameworks relating to domestic abuse, housing and safeguarding.
• Understanding of budget monitoring, contract requirements, housing-related processes or income maximisation within a commissioned or grant-funded service.

If you share our values and are ready to grow through continuous learning, development, and the support of a dedicated team, we want to hear from you!

Essential Core Skills  

Health & Safety Awareness 

All our employees are required to work in a safe way, wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and keep themselves, other colleagues and customers safe.  You will be expected to update your knowledge and skills on Health & Safety if successful in your application.  

Safeguarding 

We work with adults and children who may be ‘at risk’ and expect colleagues to work in a way which protects the people we support from harm.  Our colleagues are expected to identify people ‘at risk’ and confidently report any Safeguarding concerns as appropriate within the service. 

Digital 

Across our services, we use a range of technology and systems and expect colleagues to use them effectively and safely following cybersecurity and data protection principles (UK GDPR).  Full training on specific systems is provided but a willingness to learn and develop is essential. 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) 

The Calico Group welcomes diversity and champions the rights of those in society who may be marginalised.  Our employees are expected to be inclusive, embracing those from different backgrounds to develop a fairer society. 

If you share our values and are ready to grow through continuous learning, development, and the support of a dedicated team, we want to hear from you! 

What’s in It for You?

At The Calico Group, we value our people and offer a supportive, inclusive culture alongside fantastic benefits:

• Bravo Benefits – Exclusive discounts at popular high street brands including many retailers and restaurants.
• Westfield Health – Our company funded cash plan, with access to a Doctor 24/7 – for you and your dependents.
• Mental Health Support – Access emotional and mental well-being services through Spectrum.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save on commuting costs while staying active.
• Pension Options – with employer pension contributions.
• Life Assurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Financial Advice – Expert guidance to help manage your finances.
• Recognition Awards – Celebrate your achievements with our recognition programs.
• Meaningful learning and development programmes with regular focus on your individual growth.
• Gym Membership Discounts – Stay fit with local gym access.
• One Calico Events – Connect and unwind at our employee social gatherings.
• Paid Professional Fees – We’ll cover the cost of professional subscriptions so you can continue growing your career.

And much more! We also offer enhanced holidays, sickness, maternity, and paternity options, ensuring you feel supported when you need it most.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now to complete your application online. Applications close on 19/07/2026

We can’t wait to welcome you to our team!

This post is open to women only as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

SafeNet is working towards Equal Opportunities for all and actively encourages applications from disabled, ethnic minority and LBGTQI+ women who are under-represented.  SafeNet is a Registered Charity No. 1091544 and a Company Limited by Guarantee No. 3860803. 

Inclusive Hiring at Calico 

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss accessibility, please let us know.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding 

The Calico Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our customers employees, and volunteers. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and appropriate pre-employment checks in line with our safeguarding policies. 

We are hosting a recruitment webinar for this role on Friday 10th July at 12:00, where the hiring manager will go into detail around the role and give an thorough overview of the programme. To register please follow this link here.

The Church of England Pensions Board provides retirement services to those who serve or work for the Church. Both a regulated pension fund and registered charity, more than 43,000 people rely on us for their pensions. A leader in ethical and responsible investment, we carefully steward the £3.5bn of pension savings entrusted to us to not only grow our members' pensions, but also to drive systemic and lasting change across the industries and sectors in which we invest for a just and sustainable word. The Board also supports 2,300 retired clergy with housing, including managing a national portfolio of 1,200 rented homes and Community Living options.

Supported by a multi-million pound grant from the wider Church, we are setting up a new function responsible for engaging with clergy at all stages of life and ministry on their current and future plans. This includes offering access to: grants to kick-start saving, bespoke advice at key life stages and tailored products that will give our customers more choice about their future.

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Performance Lead to join our new team, taking responsibility for evaluating the impact and effectiveness of the Financial Wellbeing service. You will lead performance reporting, team governance, planning cycles and risk management, ensuring the service is well run, accountable and continuously improving. A critical part of this role includes business case development, for future services.
We want the Pensions Board to be a great place to work. For us that starts by ensuring that everyone feels that they belong and are valued for who they are and what they contribute.

Living out our values in all that we do, we:
- Strive for Excellence
- Show Compassion
- Respect others
- Collaborate
- Act with Integrity

The Pensions Board, as part of the National Church Institutions (NCIs) of the Church of England, offers a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of life. We welcome applications from people of all faiths and of no faith. We want to encourage applications from a diverse group of people who share our values. Even if you have never thought about working for us before, if you have the skills and experience, we're looking for, then we would like to hear from you.

As Performance Lead, you will be the integrator and operational anchor for the Financial Wellbeing service ensuring we have the right governance, planning cycles, KPIs and performance reporting in place to run an effective, accountable and high impact service.

This includes assessing service delivery against our strategic goals, and building up a good picture of future demand for the Board's in retirement services, especially retirement housing.

This role is both analytical and operational: you will ensure the service has a clear view of its performance while also shaping the processes, rhythms and governance structures that keep the team aligned and effective. You will work closely with the Insight & Data Analyst Lead to ensure performance reporting is robust, with Finance and Strategy on investment/business case design and business planning, and with Audit & Risk to ensure compliance and assurance.

Ultimately, your work will ensure the service is well run, transparent, and able to demonstrate its impact to Trustees, senior leaders and the wider Church.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You will:

Performance, Monitoring & Evaluation

• Lead the monitoring and evaluation framework for the service, ensuring KPIs and impact measures are meaningful, accurate and aligned to strategic objectives. Developing the framework as required.
• Produce regular performance reports for the PB Executive and Trustees, ensuring clarity, insight and ownership across the financial wellbeing team. Ensure performance reporting is timely, consistent and aligned with organisational standards.
• Collaborate with Financial Wellbeing colleagues to ensure data is interpreted effectively and used to drive improvements.
• Develop and recommend new KPIs or impact assessment measures where needed to strengthen understanding of service effectiveness.
• Collaborate with the Head of Customer Service, service leads and Regional Advisers to ensure performance monitoring is embedded across the team.
• Ensure the Financial Wellbeing service has a clear, accurate and up to date view of projected clergy retirement housing needs,. Owning the collaboration between financial wellbeing and Housing colleagues to develop and maintain shared datasets and planning models.
• Ensure the customer voice is central to and ingrained in any planning, service evaluation and decision making for the financial wellbeing services.
• Liaise with wider Pension Board and NCI colleagues to ensure Financial Wellbeing service delivery is imbedded in organisation wide feedback mechanisms

Governance & Planning

• Set up, manage and refine governance structures for the team, including the rhythm of team meetings, project boards (where needed) and stakeholder forums.
• Support Director in the annual business planning and objective setting processes within the financial wellbeing team, working with Strategy and Finance colleagues to ensure alignment with the broader organisational cycle.
• Coordinate the development of investment cases for future funding, working closely with Finance, Strategy, and Housing colleagues.
• Maintain forward plans, calendars and governance documentation to support effective and proactive oversight and decision making.
• Ensure the service meets audit, risk and compliance requirements.
• Provide briefings and updates to senior leaders and for governance forums (such housing committee and project boards) including drafting papers and reports.
• Promote a culture of good governance and continuous improvement.

Risk Management & Assurance

• Lead risk identification and management for the service, working to NCI guidance.
• Maintain the service risk register and ensure risks are escalated appropriately.
• Coordinate internal audits with Audit & Risk teams and support Finance on external audits.
• Ensure audit recommendations are tracked, owned and implemented.
• Work with Head of Customer services to ensure appropriate business continuity plans in place for the service

Problem solving and continuous improvement

• Support the Director as a de facto Chief of Staff, helping troubleshoot operational issues and ensuring smooth running of the service.
• Identify opportunities to improve governance, planning and performance processes.
• Ensure lessons learned from audits, performance reviews and feedback loops are embedded.
• Promote a strong performance culture across the team.
• Stay abreast of best practice in governance, impact measurement and performance management.

About You

Essential - Knowledge & Experience

• Strong understanding and proven experience of governance in regulated and/or charity environments.
• Experience designing or managing KPIs, performance frameworks or impact assessment models.
• Experience of risk management and audit processes.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret both qualitative and quantitative data.
• Experience of business planning and objective setting cycles.
• Experience producing performance reports for senior stakeholders.
• Experience working across organisational boundaries to align planning, data and performance frameworks.
• Experience managing strategic relationships with operational delivery teams (e.g., housing, customer service, or similar).
• Understanding of how data informs long term service planning, particularly in environments with complex customer journeys.
• Strong experience of business case or investment case development and design.
• Experience working in a customer focused, operational and values driven environment.

Essential - Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with a commitment to keeping processes simple.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Able to translate data and performance information into clear, actionable insights.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including influencing and supporting senior leaders
• Proactive approach and happy to take initiative but know when to escalate
• Confident facilitating meetings, governance forums and cross team processes.
• Comfortable taking decisions but knowing when to escalate.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines and used to having oversight of multiple work streams across different teams.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving service needs.
• Analytical and insightful; able to identify critical issues and provide clear, actionable advice.
• Comfort in 'rolling your sleeves up' with every day problem solving.
• Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal, including the ability to influence stakeholders and colleagues
• Able to balance short-term delivery pressures with long-term strategic outcomes.
• Experience working in a regulated financial, housing or charity environment.
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Understanding of service design or operational improvement methodologies.

Highly Desirable

• Experience working in a regulated financial, housing or charity environment.
• Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI).
• Understanding of service design or operational improvement methodologies.

Join the Cardinal Hume Centre and use your estates expertise to help create a safe, welcoming and well-managed environment for young people, children and families facing homelessness and poverty. This is a rare opportunity to lead both the long-term stewardship of a significant Central London site and the day-to-day delivery of facilities, compliance and improvement works that directly support life-changing services.

Working closely with the CEO, Head of HR and Operations and Board of Trustees, you will shape future plans for the Centre’s estate while ensuring the building remains safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose. If you are a strategic and practical estates professional who wants their work to make a tangible social impact, we would like to hear from you.

What you’ll do

· Lead long-term estate planning, capital works and building improvements – you’ll support our master planning for the site

· Oversee day-to-day maintenance, facilities management and contractor performance to keep the Centre running effectively

· Take organisational responsibility for health and safety, fire safety and statutory compliance

· Manage budgets, procurement and reporting, delivering value for money while supporting excellent services

· Support sustainability and environmental improvements that strengthen the Centre for the future

What we’re looking for

· A skilled estates, facilities or property professional with strong experience in building compliance, maintenance and project delivery

· A confident communicator who can work effectively with senior leaders, trustees, contractors and colleagues across the organisation

· Someone who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on operational oversight

· A values-led individual who is motivated by the opportunity to support a charity tackling youth and family homelessness

Hackney Empire is looking for a new Deputy Technical Manager.

The new role of Deputy Technical Manager will play a critical operational and leadership role within our busy 1,250-seat theatre and additional rehearsal and event spaces. Supporting the Technical Manager, you will lead and motivate a committed technical team to ensure the flawless execution of large-scale transfers, touring musical theatre, dance, opera, comedy and live music shows; supporting produced work and public-facing activity from our Creative Futures programme. 

This is a balanced, hands-on and production-focused role. It requires combining administrative and logistical preparation - such as advancing technical riders, developing costings and estimates and preparing staff rotas - with leadership and delivery of high-level stagecraft management during intensive fit-ups, show operations and rapid get-outs.  

Prayer Enabler and Vision Support Officer

Employer: Blackburn Diocesan Board of Finance

Hours: 21- 28 hours per week (to be agreed with the successful candidate)

Salary: £28,018 (FTE of 35 hours per week)

Location: Diocesan Offices, Clayton House, Walker Office Park, Blackburn BB1 2QE

Purpose of the post

The purpose of the ‘Prayer Enabler and Vision Delivery Support Officer’ is twofold:

1. To set up, convene, support and inspire the new Prayer Enabler network, providing guidance and advice to clergy and PCCs in relation to appointing Prayer Enablers. To then creatively develop both resources, social media connections and events to support the Prayer Enablers such that a new layer of prayer support is established across the Diocese of Blackburn.

2. To support the wider delivery of the diocesan vision through coordinating prayer, coordinating the logistics and administration in relation to vision events and launch materials, identifying and sharing stories relating to the impact of the vision and supporting the Director of Vision Delivery with all aspects of her work. These tasks will involve contact with members of the Bishop’s Leadership Team, colleagues across Clayton House, close liaison with the Diocesan Communications Manager and frequent interaction with ordained and lay representatives of parishes across the diocese.

To view the full details, including the background, job description, person specification and instructions on how to apply, please visit the general vacancies page.

Closing date: Sunday 19th July 2026

Interview date: w/c Monday 3rd August 2026 (exact date TBC). 

Help Shape the Future of Housing in Greater Cambridge 

Our client is a charitable housing association managing 1,500 homes across Greater Cambridge. They are seeking new Board Members and an Independent Audit & Risk Committee Member to help guide their future and deliver positive outcomes for our customers and communities.These are strategic governance roles. Board and Committee Members do not manage day-to-day services, but provide oversight, constructive challenge and assurance, holding the Executive Team to account for delivery in line with the Society’s mission, strategy, regulatory duties and customer commitments. 

They welcome people with strategic insight, strong values and a commitment to good governance. Previous board experience is not essential. They are keen to hear from people with connections to Greater Cambridge, lived experience of social housing and a passion for customer engagement.  They are looking for the following skills: 

Board Members 

· Digital, data and technology expertise and/or 

· Asset management, repairs, housing quality or building safety experience.

Audit & Risk Committee Member 

· Qualified accountant or equivalent 

· Senior finance leadership experience 

· Audit, assurance and risk management expertise.

Why Join Them? 

· Influence strategic decisions 

· Support strong governance and customer outcomes 

· Help shape the future of a respected local organisation 

· Develop your governance and leadership experience 

· Receive training, mentoring and ongoing support.

Commitment: 

Board Member 
£3,500 per annum plus expenses ¦ Around 1.5 days per month.

Independent Audit & Risk Committee Member 
£2,125 per annum plus expenses ¦ Around 1 day per month.

If you are motivated by social purpose and want to use your skills to make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you. 

Your new company
A growing, mid-sized London charity.

Your new role
Reporting to the CFO, you will manage a small team and take responsibility for leading and overseeing the charity's financial accounting function and ensuring the integrity of financial systems, processes and controls. Duties and responsibilities include leading and managing the month-end close; ensuring accurate reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds and maintaining and strengthening internal financial controls. Anticipated duration is 6 months+. To start ASAP. Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the office.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced Financial Controller within the charity sector.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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This is a key leadership role responsible for the safe, high-quality delivery of our respite breaks, wellbeing programmes and outreach services, alongside building strong relationships that help grow our reach and referral base.

You’ll lead a flexible workforce and oversee day-to-day operations, while also working externally with schools, local authorities and partner agencies to strengthen referral pathways and increase access to our services, particularly across Glasgow, Edinburgh and North/East Ayrshire.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you’ll make sure services are deliverable, sustainable and aligned with future growth. A big part of the role is understanding local need and helping shape how and where our services are delivered.

The General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches (GA) is the central charity that supports its member congregations, ministers and societies in England, Scotland and Wales. Its purpose is to promote free and inquiring religion, through inclusive, free-thinking communities that draw on wisdom from all sources, without doctrine or dogma. Our congregations are autonomous and locally led; the GA is not a hierarchical leadership body, but one that supports and leads alongside our members. 

As Britain’s religious culture and context has changed, so have Unitarian communities, and the GA is in a process of adapting to best meet these changing needs. 

The purpose of this role 

This is a new role, being the operational engine to strengthen the organisation at a time of change. Shifts in the wider Unitarian movement with patterns of innovation, rebuilding, and growth alongside congregational vulnerabilities and closures mean that the GA’s operational function must adapt. 

This role would suit someone who is excited to manage governance, systems, and data as strategic enablers in a values-driven organisation, who can drive change while delivering operational excellence. 

This is a role with real scope to shape how an organisation that is approaching its centenary works in the years ahead - including how good data, digital systems, and emerging tools can support a small team to make best use of its resources and build capacity for relational work. 

The Operations Director will work closely with the Chief Officer, and will be a collaborative and proactive enabler to lead a transition to a future-fit organisation that can better serve its members and have a greater impact. 

You don't need to be Unitarian or a person of faith to apply. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and beliefs who are drawn to work within a values-led organisation. 

What you’ll be doing 

• Strategy & organisational development — Partner closely with the Chief Officer to shape strategy, translate priorities into action, and build the systems that make us resilient.

• Governance, legal & compliance — Serve as Company Secretary, stewarding our transition to CIO and ensuring we meet our legal and regulatory obligations with confidence.

• Financial oversight — Ensure financial management arrangements (including outsourced providers) deliver accurate, timely information and sound controls; work with the Honorary Treasurer and external accountants on budgeting, fund oversight and audit support, escalating risks and holding providers to account. 

• Systems, data & digital — Lead our information infrastructure, oversee our CRM migration, and champion a culture of good data practice — including thoughtful use of AI where beneficial.

• People & HR — Line manage two team members and keep our HR and supplier relationships running smoothly, with care and clarity.

• Unitarian relationships — Nurture collaborative relationships with key Unitarian bodies from an operational perspective, including governance support for affiliated organisations.

• Events & communications — Take operational ownership of the Annual Meeting and ensure the infrastructure behind our communications is solid and reliable. 

See the attached job description for more details. 

What core skills and experience you’ll have 

Essential: 

• Senior operations leadership experience in a purpose-led or membership organisation, with a track record of building capacity through periods of organisational change. 

• Experience leading complex organisational change and systems transformation, including the people dimensions of change. 

• Experience managing contracted delivery of services by third parties 

• Financial literacy sufficient to own management accounts, lead a budgeting process, and act as a critical friend to trustees on financial governance.

• Must be comfortable interrogating financial information and holding external providers to account; accountancy qualification not required 

• Experience of leading the implementation or significant improvement of CRM, financial management, or other organisational systems — including managing migration risk 

• Experience of people management, and good HR / employment practice 

• Substantial experience of charity governance and compliance 

• Solid working knowledge of UK charity law and Charity Commission requirements, including the ability to advise senior colleagues and trustees with confidence 

Desirable: 

• Experience of property or building management, including leases, tenancy relationships, and facilities oversight 

• Experience of a CIO conversion or similar legal restructuring of a charity 

• Familiarity with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms 

• Experience of working in a faith, membership, or congregational context 

• Company secretarial experience 

Please note: We've listed essentials and desirables in good faith, but we know no one is the finished article. If you bring the right values, approach, and most of the experience, we would love to hear from you. 

About the role 

• JOB TITLE: Operations Director 

• LOCATION: Central London (Essex Hall, WC2) and home-based hybrid. Minimum 2 days per week in the office. 

• WORKING HOURS: Full-time 35 hours a week. Part-time applications (min. 4 days a week) considered. 

• SALARY: £55,000 per annum 

• START DATE: ASAP 

Our benefits package includes 

• 30 days holiday, plus English bank holidays 

• Workplace pension scheme (7% Employer contribution) 

• Staff support budget for personal development and wellbeing 

• Membership of financial wellbeing programme (Maji) 

Apply for the position of Operations Director 

Please submit a cover letter and CV via the link below to make an application. 

In your cover letter, we would like to understand what it is that has drawn you to this role, what it is about the General Assembly’s work that resonates with you and what experience you have of implementing organisational change. 

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visa applications. 

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 15th July 2026, 23:59 BST. 

Our initial first stage interviews will take place on Wednesday 22nd July 2026. These interviews will be in person at our Head Office, Essex Hall, in Central London and we will reimburse travel expenses (standard class public transport). 

Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a final video interview taking place week commencing 27th July 2026. 

Please keep these dates free and be aware that there will be a short notice period before each interview.

The interview process will include a prepared task, and you'll be given plenty of time in advance to work on it - we want to see your thinking, not test you under pressure. 

If you need any reasonable adjustments to support you through the interview process, please just let us know - we're happy to help. 

Join the Diocese of Leicester as our Church and Community Support Officer
Are you passionate about strengthening communities and supporting historic churches to be open for future generations? We are looking for somebody relational, empowering and adaptable to be our Church and Community Support Officer to work with our parishes and their communities, helping to build local engagement and ensure church buildings remain sustainable as a place of worship and a resource for the local community. 

This is a new fixed-term post made possible by a grant from the Church Commissioners of the Church of England through their Buildings for Mission funding.

About the Role

• Provide on-the-ground support to Parochial Church Councils (PCCs) to increase local engagement and volunteer capacity.
• Support PCCs and congregations to engage with their communities through consultation, surveys, and outreach initiatives.
• Help churches identify ways to maximise the potential of their buildings, including generating income and securing funding.
• Develop volunteering opportunities and support the creation of Friends Groups and other local initiatives.
• Build partnerships with local authorities, businesses, charities and community organisations.
• Support PCCs in exploring new models such as Festival Churches 
• Facilitate shared learning across the Diocese.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience of managing community-led projects and working with volunteers.
• Ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including clergy, PCCs and external partners.
• A proactive, self-starting approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An open-minded approach with the ability to adapt to local needs 
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiating and communication skills.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Good IT skills, including use of Microsoft Office and databases.
• Ability to travel regularly across the Diocese and work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Sympathy with and commitment to the values and mission of the Church of England and the Diocese of Leicester.

Desirable:

• Experience of heritage funding (e.g. NLHF) 
• Knowledge of Church of England structures 
• An interest in historic buildings

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and experienced Church Buildings Team.
• Hybrid working with a Leicester office base 
• An opportunity to work with a variety of different communities across Leicestershire, each with its own needs.
• Make a tangible difference to local communities and the future of historic church buildings.
• Generous pension (10% employer contribution) and annual leave (25 days plus bank holidays).
• Opportunities for training, development and professional growth.

How to Apply
Apply via the Pathways recruitment website. 
 

Closing Date: Sunday 19th July
Shortlisting date: Wednesday 22nd July
Interview Date: Friday 31st July
Anticipated Start Date: Autumn 2026

We particularly welcome applications from UK Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage candidates, especially those of Black descent, who are currently underrepresented in our organisation.
The Diocese of Leicester, part of the Church of England, is committed to the safeguarding, care and nurture of everyone within our church community. We follow the Church of England’s Safeguarding Policies and relevant statutory guidance. We believe that safeguarding is everybody’s business.
This post is subject to a Basic DBS check and proof of right to work in the UK. The Diocese is unable to offer a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Steamship Shieldhall is seeking to appoint an experienced freelance Commercial Manager to build new income streams to support the ongoing operation, conservation and sustainability of one of the country's most significant historic ships.

Shieldhall is berthed year-round in Southampton and welcomes passengers and visitors on board from 110 Berth in the Western Docks. She is capable of carrying up to 220 passengers and from spring to autumn each year operates a programme of public sailings ranging from two hour trips to full day cruises. She is also open for alongside events, and is available for private charters. In addition, she can be hired for use alongside such as for training activities, meetings, functions and filming.

The Commercial Manager will be responsible for identifying and realising new opportunities for revenue generation for Steamship Shieldhall, as well as supporting Shieldhall’s experienced volunteers with maximising income from existing activities.

This commission is an important element of the “Steamship Shieldhall: towards 2055, the next 10 years” project which is supported by a Development Phase grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.  The appointment is intended to cover both the Development Phase and the first two years of the Delivery Phase of our  project but will include a break-clause between the two phases. The Delivery Phase contract is contingent on a successful Delivery Phase grant application to the Heritage Fund

The successful candidate will have the right to set their own hours of work and will determine in agreement with the Shieldhall charity how best to undertake the work. This commision could be provided through self-employed individual, partnership or limited company.

If you love keeping things running smoothly and creating a space where everyone feels at home, this role is for you. As our Office and Services Coordinator, you’ll be the friendly first point of contact for children, young people, families, staff, tenants, and visitors. You’ll bring warmth, professionalism, and great organisation to the front desk and the everyday life of our buildings.

You’ll take charge of room hire bookings, ensuring every customer has a seamless experience. You’ll keep our spaces stocked, safe, and functioning beautifully by managing supplies, equipment, maintenance oversight, and health & safety compliance. You’ll handle queries, calls, and correspondence with confidence and care.

This is a role for someone proactive, organised, and people‑focused — someone who enjoys being at the centre of a busy, community‑driven environment. Your work helps create a welcoming, efficient space where everyone feels supported and valued.

If you’re ready to make a real impact in a vibrant community hub, we’d love to hear from you.