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World Physiotherapy (formerly known as the World Confederation for Physical Therapy) is the sole international organisation for physiotherapy, representing more than 600,000 physiotherapists worldwide through its 128 national/country member organisations. Founded 1951, World Physiotherapy is a registered charitable incorporated organisation in England and Wales (number: 1207425). We have been in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1956 and we are committed to advancing the science, standards and practice of physiotherapy and promoting the important contribution of the physiotherapy profession globally in improving health and wellbeing through policy advocacy, education and training, leadership development, health systems and capacity strengthening, research, standard-setting, quality assurance and accreditation.
World Physiotherapy is also a member of the World Rehabilitation Alliance (WRA), a WHO global network of stakeholders whose mission is to support the implementation of the Rehabilitation 2030 Initiative through advocacy activities. It focuses on promoting rehabilitation as an essential health service that is integral to Universal Health Coverage and to the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (“Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”). Further information about World Physiotherapy can be found on our website.
Consultant opportunity: developing our long-term vision and strategy
Now in its 75th anniversary year, World Physiotherapy is seeking an experienced consultant(s) to co-ordinate the development of its Physio 2040 long-term aspirational vision and a five-year strategic plan (2027-32) that operationalises it.
This is a two-part but interlinked assignment. Working closely with World Physiotherapy’s member organisations, global leadership, key stakeholders and staff, the successful consultant(s) will deliver an inclusive, evidence-based horizon-scanning and strategy development process, ensuring that our 2040 vision statement and strategic plan are completed ahead of the World Physiotherapy Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico in May 2027.
We are looking for a consultant or team of consultants who can:
- Coordinate and deliver the agreed vision and strategy development process, managing timelines, governance, stakeholder engagement and delivery milestones to ensure that both are completed on time and within budget.
- Facilitate workshops and engagement activities, develop the new strategic framework, support the approval process and help translate our new strategy into organisational priorities and work plans with appropriate reporting, monitoring, evaluation and learning embedded.
Budget
The total budget available for this evaluation is £20k, including all expenses and exclusive of all taxes. All agreed activities and outputs must be delivered within this budget.
Further details regarding the payment schedule can be found in the World Physiotherapy - Request for Proposals Brief (below).
How to apply
Suitably qualified and experienced consultants interested in submitting a proposal should:
- Review and consider the World Physiotherapy – Request for Proposals Brief (below).
- Submit/ upload their proposal, fee/ pricing schedule and any supporting documentation, such as CVs and reference letters in the required format (submission link is included in the brief)
- The deadline for proposals is on Monday 21 September 2026, 23:59 (UTC)
Registered Charity
11 - 20
To represent physiotherapy across the globe, advancing our profession and advocating access for all, to improve health and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Environmental Justice Foundation
Global Head of Finance
£56,000 to £62,000 per year, dependent upon experience
Full-time Permanent
Bath based with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office
About EJF
The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is a global non-profit organisation working to protect the natural world and our fundamental human right to a secure environment. We work at the frontlines of environmental injustice, alongside communities most affected by climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, and exploitation - transforming evidence into action, and injustice into lasting change.
Through field investigations, rigorous research, and strategic international advocacy, we expose environmental crime, challenge impunity, and catalyse systemic reform. Our work delivers real-world impact, shaping policy, strengthening governance, protecting vital ecosystems, and defending those who risk their lives to safeguard them.
Our campaigns span four interconnected areas: oceans, climate, forests and wetlands, and the training, protection, and empowerment of environmental defenders and investigative journalists. From illegal fishing and plastic pollution to deforestation, land grabs, and climate breakdown, we confront some of the most complex and urgent crises of our time - always with a focus on accountability, equity, and durable solutions.
EJF has a diverse team of campaigners, filmmakers and community mobilisers working across four continents, united by a shared ambition: to protect people by protecting the planet. We are bold, evidence-led, and impact-driven. We speak truth to power - and we build pathways to a fairer, more resilient future.
About the role:
This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and conscientious qualified accountant to join a dynamic, high-impact team working to protect the global environment and defend human rights. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead the international finance team and provide financial insight and analysis to the CEO and Senior Management Team to support a fast-growing, ambitious charity.
This role is right for you if you're an energetic, meticulously organised finance professional with a strong commitment to protecting the environment and the people who depend on it. You'll work globally to ensure EJF's financial administration runs efficiently in every country where we operate, securing value for money so that resources are focused on delivering impact.
Key responsibilities:
- Maintaining and improving EJF's global financial policies, systems, controls and processes, ensuring they are applied consistently in every country where EJF operates.
- Managing six finance staff working in the UK and overseas.
- Ensuring the production of accurate, accessible and insightful monthly and annual global financial reporting for internal and external audiences.
- Providing strategic financial forecasts, insights and advice to the CEO, Senior Management Team and Trustees to inform planning and decision-making.
- Preparing budgets for funding proposals and ensuring accurate and timely financial projections of spend against grants and reporting to funders.
- Leading the annual organisational budget process, including multi-year financial plans.
- Mentoring team leads on financial budgeting, tracking and expenditure oversight.
- Monitoring and ensuring value for money in expenditure, identifying and removing inefficiencies and waste.
- Developing and executing EJF's treasury strategy, including managing currency risk and reserves.
- Overseeing payroll and pensions, working with external providers where relevant.
- Completing regulatory returns as required by the Charity Commission and statutory bodies in the countries of operation.
- Leading the annual external audit and overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts.
- Managing financial risk, including safeguarding EJF against fraud, and maintaining relationships with auditors, banks and other professional advisers.
Essential skills and experience
- Demonstrable commitment to EJF’s vision, mission and values and a determination to change the world for the better.
- Qualified accountant with a superb eye for detail.
- Minimum of six years' work experience, preferably in the international charity sector, including responsibility for managing a finance team.
- Demonstrable experience designing and implementing financial controls and securing good value for money through procurement and commissioning.
- Strong IT skills, and experience managing IT systems and/or databases.
- Excellent communication skills, in writing and in person.
- Proactive and solution-oriented, highly organised and self-motivated.
- Enthusiastic, outgoing and friendly, able to work in a growing, diverse, international team with minimal supervision.
- Experience of working with the UK Charity SORP and the production of the annual report and accounts.
- Experience with multi-currency income & expenditure and management of the processes around sub-grants to overseas partners.
- Ability to travel to EJF's countries of operation to assess the development and implementation of financial systems and to manage finance staff.
What we offer
- 22 days’ annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), increasing with each year of service, plus additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year.
- Private healthcare package.
- Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions increasing over time.
- Flexible working hours and hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office / 2 from home).
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive working environment, with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- The chance to contribute to an organisation delivering real-world impact for people and planet.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Closing date 20th September
Interview date 1st / 2nd October
