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Exciting opportunity for a person that is passionate about helping people and reducing waste to make this charity reuse shop excel in providing an excellent service for the local community. The shop and storage space of 7,685 square feet is not all being used to it’s full potential and gives plenty of scope for a new manager to make changes.

The first priority is to ensure we maximise collections of reusable furniture and appliances for resale at affordable prices for local people (with a 20% discount for people on benefits plus some items are free of charge) and to increase both sales and Gift Aid income.

This is a hands-on management role where you would lead from the front and be involved in all aspects of operations including lifting/carrying items and ideally occasional van driving when required.(though not essential)

You need to have good people skills to develop good working relationships with the staff team, volunteers and the public.

Once the income is increased there will be the opportunity to develop other services such as training and support for both existing volunteers and other vulnerable people.

If you are a confident person with good management & people skills who is looking for a challenge & the opportunity to make a difference then please apply for this post.

For further details see the job description or email us

Job Title: People Development Manager (Job Share)

Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £23,036 per annum, pro rata based on an FTE salary of £57,590 per annum. (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)

Contract type: Part Time, Fixed Term (1 year)

Hours: 15 hours per week (Wednesday's and Friday's as part of a job share)

We are now seeking a People Development Manager (Job Share) to join our People & Culture team and help us strengthen learning, development, and organisational capability across Refuge.

As People Development Manager, you will play a key role in delivering effective, compliant, and customer-focused People services that help colleagues perform at their best and support Refuge’s strategic objectives.

Working collaboratively with managers and your job-share partner, you will shape and deliver an organisation-wide training and learning offer that meets diverse needs, supports professional growth, and enhances our inclusive culture.

You will lead on the development of our newly implemented learning system, our evaluation framework and monitoring and developing our apprenticeship scheme. Alongside your job share partner and the Deputy Director of People & Culture, you will help develop our new learning strategy.

You will be part of a supportive People & Culture team committed to positive change and continuous improvement. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to shape meaningful development initiatives that help colleagues grow and ensure Refuge remains a great place to work.

Closing Date: 09:00 am 12 February 2026

Interview Date: 19 February 2026 

• £46,000 + Benefits
• Central London
• Fully on-site - flexible hours - Term Time 09:00 -16:30 School holidays 09:00 -16:00
• Interviews to be held on the 3rd or the 5th of February
• Closing date for applications - Thursday the 5th of February 2026.
• Interview date: Monday 9th February 2026
• Job reff 4763524

You will be part of a warm, supportive and forward-thinking community dedicated to nurturing young people academically, emotionally and spiritually. Seeking an ambitious, relationship-driven Development Manager to lead and grow our fundraising, community engagement, and alumni relations activity across our family of schools. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led educational trust and play a strategic role in supporting life-changing bursaries, major development projects, and the flourishing of our parent and alumni communities. Working closely with the COO, Heads, Governors, and our dedicated volunteer networks, you will champion a culture of philanthropy, belonging, and long-term support for our schools.

As Development Manager, you will:

• Lead the Fundraising Strategy - Design and deliver a long-term fundraising strategy, with a particular focus on bursaries and capital projects
• Build and nurture relationships with donors and prospects
• Develop a strong, sustainable donor pipeline
• Monitor fundraising performance and share regular progress updates with senior leaders.
• Line manage the Development Assistant
• Grow Our Alumni & Parent Communities
• Create a vibrant alumni programme shaped around events, storytelling, and engagement opportunities
• Oversee alumni data management and ensure GDPR compliance
• Coordinate high-quality alumni communications, reunions, and digital content
• Support & Empower Volunteers
• Act as the main liaison for parent-led groups, providing guidance and partnership
• Support community events such as fairs, auctions, uniform sales and fundraising initiatives
• Deliver Inspiring Communications & Events
• Work with Marketing to champion development of stories across digital and print channels
• Produce engaging content that demonstrates the impact of giving
• Plan and deliver stewardship and cultivation events, including receptions, legacy gatherings and giving campaigns.
• Oversee development administration, correspondence, databases, and budgets

About You

• Proven success in fundraising, development, alumni relations or stakeholder engagement
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong written and verbal communication, including ability to create persuasive content
• Experience managing multiple projects strategically and efficiently
• Confident using CRM systems and working with donor/alumni data
• Experience leading or mentoring staff
• A proactive, collaborative approach with the ability to work independently
• Experience working with senior leadership or major donors
• Knowledge of GDPR and charity sector compliance
• Understanding of donor stewardship, major gifts or planned giving

If this role is of interest, please apply ASAP with an up-to-date word version of your CV highlighting all your relevant experience. Please do feel free to get in contact to discuss this role in detail or if you have any queries.

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We are looking for an experienced parks, heritage or cultural attraction professional to provide project management expertise on the prioritisation, planning, development, and delivery of a range of capital projects as part of the regeneration of Crystal Palace Park.

You will have a strong understanding of heritage sites, buildings and landscape, particularly in relation to design, construction and conservation, visitor experience, and accessibility.

New projects will likely include the refurbishment of historic venues such as the Concert Platform, Museum and future phases of the Subway restoration alongside exciting new capital developments aimed at enhancing the visitor experience.

Working closely with the Trust’s Senior Leadership Team, trustees and the London Borough of Bromley’s Regeneration Team, you will ensure that all capital investment is protected, delivered to a high standard and achieves value for money, as well as ensuring ongoing compliance and maintenance is integrated and managed effectively by the park management team.

Head of Finance Location: Based at our offices in Burpham, Guildford with option to work from home. Salary: £46,000 - £49,000 (full time equivalent) Hours of Work: 20-22 hours per week, ideally across four days to support coverage. Role Overview The Head of Finance will lead the day-to-day financial operations of the charity, including budgeting, reporting, payroll, and financial governance. The postholder will also line manage the Finance Officer, ensuring effective support for transactional finance tasks and smooth day-to-day processes. Working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, you will help ensure sound financial management and contribute to strong internal controls and compliance. This is a part-time role, ideal for a finance professional looking to work in a values driven and flexible environment. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting Support the delivery of the Strategic Plan Prepare management accounts, cash flow forecasts, and financial reports for the CEO and Trustees Lead the annual budgeting process and monitor performance against budgets Oversee bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and ensure accurate financial data entry Manage the year-end process and liaise with external auditors Maintain and improve financial procedures in line with best practice and charity regulations Analyse financial performance data and present management information to non-finance managers in a transparent and clear way Line Management Provide day-to-day line management, support and supervision to the Finance Officer Delegate and oversee routine financial tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely completion Support the professional development of the Finance Officer and foster a collaborative team culture Payroll & Pension Process monthly payroll and ensure compliance with HMRC regulations Oversee pension contributions and reporting Conduct payroll checks and audits to ensure data integrity Bids and Grants Provide detailed financial input and support with bids and grants for external funding Oversee the disbursement of grants to carers ensuring there are robust processes and procedures in place Governance & Compliance Support the CEO and Trustees in financial governance and risk management Maintain and update the organisational risk register  Maintain up-to-date financial policies and ensure regulatory compliance Prepare financial papers for Board meetings and Finance Committee, and attend as required Manage insurance coverage and oversee financial aspects of contracts and leases Person Specification Essential: Qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) Strong IT and financial systems skills (knowledge of Xero preferable) Experience with payroll and pension processing Line management or supervisory experience High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills Evidence of ongoing professional development A clear commitment to the values of Action for Carers Surrey A can-do, collaborative and curious approach. Desirable: Working knowledge of charity accounting, SORP Experience supporting Trustees or working within a governance framework Experience of writing / supporting bids for external funding and contracts Understanding of unpaid carers and the challenges they face Why Join Us A meaningful role making a real difference to unpaid carers Flexible, part-time working to support your work-life balance Supportive, inclusive and purpose-driven team  Annual staff conference to collaborate with colleagues  Annual summer get-together 28 days’ holiday pro rata (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service One paid volunteer day per year  One week of paid carers leave per year  Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support Health plan via Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF) To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Action for Carers, please do not hesitate to apply.

Contract length: Permanent

Location: North West London

Hours per week: 35, working Sunday - Thursday, 9am-5pm

Salary:  £28k-£34k pa depending on experience and knowledge

Closing date for applications: Saturday 31st January 2026. First round interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams; interested candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible

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Every dog and cat in need deserves expert, personalised care and support, and to be loved. When you work for Mayhew, you understand that better than ever.

We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of c80 staff and c150 volunteers, here for dogs, cats and communities in the UK, in Afghanistan and in Georgia. We offer expert veterinary care, rescue and rehoming services, programmes in the community and guidance and support to improve the lives of dogs and cats in need.

We do our best for dogs and cats in need every day, working with colleague across the sector to improve their lives and to give them the care, support and love they deserve. But it’s our warmth, creativity and care that touch lives. Here, we take the time to really get to know the dogs and cats we care for and those who love them.

At our North West London Home, we are recruiting a Head of Kennels who will share our compassion and commitment for animal welfare to provide front line leadership to our team of Kennel and Animal Care staff and volunteers. We care for up to fifteen dogs on site, in addition to dogs placed into foster homes. Our Head of Kennels is responsible for managing the day-to-day smooth running of our kennels and maintaining the wellbeing of all dogs in our care, so that their individual physical and psychological needs are catered for adequately, and in line with our standards and ethics.

This is a high profile and hugely important role for Mayhew as our Head of Kennels oversees each dog's journey through Mayhew from in-take to assessment and then to rehoming. Working with staff and volunteers across the Home, foster carers, adopters, other charities and rescues and members of the public, our Head of Kennels is instrumental in ensuring that our dogs have all they need - from feeding, exercising, cleaning, and socialising to finding their perfect forever home. This role can be physically and emotionally demanding but is also hugely rewarding; you can view some of our amazing rescue stories here.

Leading a small team, our Head of Kennels is responsible for managing all aspects of our dog in-takes, adoptions, fostering and Pet Refuge (read more here), managing our capacity to ensure we help as many dogs as we can and ensuring our dogs are rehomed to a home suited to their individual needs as soon as possible.

We offer a caring and supportive team and the chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of dogs who rely on us.

Generally, you will:

• Lead and manage our kennels and ensure the very best care and support is given to each of our dogs
• Proactively, collaboratively and resourcefully maintain relationships with volunteers, foster carers, adopters, other rescue managers and other colleagues in the wider Mayhew community
• Manage your team in an inclusive and collaborative way, enabling and empowering them
• Engage and collaborate with senior staff to ensure effective delivery of our strategic and operational goals

To be successful in this role, you need relevant experience in:

• Experience working with dogs, preferably in a shelter environment
• Knowledge of dog behaviour, training and welfare
• Experience of successfully motivating, managing, and developing a high performing team and managing performance
• Experience of effectively managing competing and changeable priorities, a high workload and multiple complex issues and tasks

Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence of their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Do you have what it takes to be part of the Walking With The Wounded team? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Financial Controller with experience of running the day-to-day financial operations of a dynamic charity. We are an ambitious charity with ambitious goals that needs a Financial Controller to support the charity in achieving these goals. If your attitude matches this, you will find a perfect home within our Finance team.

This is a broad role that will include a wide range of responsibilities. The Financial Controller is responsible for managing the daily and weekly tasks of the Finance team, as well as periodic tasks that are less frequent.  These tasks include (but are not restricted to) all aspects of bank and cash, raising of invoices, generating BACS payments, all Finance input into payroll, VAT returns, Gift Aid claims and response to ad hoc queries from our front-line staff.  The Financial Controller managers one Finance Assistant and reports into the Head of Finance. The Head of Finance leads on budget setting, forecasting and monthly / quarterly / annual reporting, and the Financial Controller will support where needed.  The Financial Controller will also be the lead contact with external auditors following year end.

 The tasks outlined here and in the job description will not remain static and can be tailored to the experience of the successful applicant, therefore this role is ideal for someone who is looking for a challenge and to develop their skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.

For an informal discussion please contact Marc Brady, Head of Finance.

The  Operations and Volunteer Coordinator is a flexible, part time role and if you are highly organised, enjoy working as part of a small team and making a difference in the local community then this role may be for you. We have three services that we deliver in and around the Winchester area, and this role underpins them all to support and coordinate the charity’s activity.

Friends of the Family Services

• Mum and Young Children's Group which offers group counselling and peer support to mums, whilst their babies and preschoolers are looked after by a team of volunteers.
• 5s to 13s Befriending in which a child aged between 5 and 13 years old is matched with a volunteer who meets them weekly for a year. Time away from chaotic homelives with a positive role model, boosts wellbeing and confidence. Our team provides tailored support to the family. 
• Support for dads - counselling and peer support for dads. 

What you'll be doing

In this role you will be the first point of contact with all of our wonderful volunteers, who are critical to the success of our work.  You will work closely to support the 5s to 13s Befriending Manager and other service leads to ensure smooth delivery of event and training activities. You will also support the wider charitable activity with your strong administrative and operational skills, including organising events, managing our database and general office management. We are continuing to evolve our services within the community, and for the right candidate there is also potential for increased hours in the future.

For further information please refer to our website where you will find a detailed role description and application form.

Role Information

This role reports to the Operations Director, and is part time for 16 hours per week. We offer 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus 3 days over Christmas. The salary is a FTE equivalent of around £27,300. We are a small, flexible team who are passionate about what we do. Hybrid working is available with weekly attendance in the office.

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Salary: Up to £GBP £51,100 annual gross

Hours: Full-time

Duration: Permanent

Location: UK or global within 2-3 hours’ time difference of the UK. Regular travel to Manchester required. Minimum deployment time overseas 40%.

Our operations are growing – can you provide excellent operational management for our life-saving humanitarian health operations?

We are seeking an experienced humanitarian health operations professional to join our team. As our new Operations Manager you will join a newly created Operations function and play a key role in its development and success. Our operations are growing rapidly and we need someone who can thrive in providing excellent operational management alongside developing our systems and processes. You will manage a portfolio of programmes and responses both from the HQ and in the field.

Humanitarian health needs are growing. UK-Med is an NGO providing emergency health support in times of crisis and humanitarian emergencies. We provide clinical support, as well as training and capacity building for health professionals around the world, with particular focus on countries vulnerable to outbreaks, natural disasters or with weakened health systems due to complex emergencies. As a key partner of the UK Emergency Medical Team (EMT), we work closely with DFID and the WHO, but we are also growing our own programmes. Our work has never been more vital, with disease outbreaks and disasters becoming more frequent, complex and severe.

We provide humanitarian health surge support to health systems facing exceptional challenges. Our responses can range from individuals or small teams of technical experts providing advice and capacity building through to a full field hospital providing primary healthcare and surgical interventions.

Our ideal candidate will be passionate about UK-Med’s humanitarian mission and excited by the prospect of developing systems and processes to support this. You will have significant experience in humanitarian health operations including working in the field. You will be comfortable working at pace and thrive on achieving challenging objectives and meeting rapidly changing demands.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work. UK-Med is a growing and developing organisation with a committed team of staff, volunteers and members.

How to apply

We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Operations Manager - January 2026 before applying.

To apply, please complete the questions and submit your CV through our Online Jobs Portal as soon as possible.

Applications must be submitted no later than 9th February, 2026.

UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.

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.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We want to build a diverse, equ

Working closely with the Director of Fundraising and Partnerships and programme delivery colleagues, you will support senior-level engagement where appropriate and lead the progression, follow-up, and delivery of opportunities across the corporate and foundation pipeline. You will play a key role in shaping fundable opportunities with donors, translating organisational, programme delivery and research priorities into compelling, donor‑aligned funding propositions. You will help turn interest into commitment by building trusted relationships, identifying new opportunities, and producing high-quality, persuasive funding proposals and delivering partnership goals.

This role is suited to someone who enjoys relationship-building, has excellent writing skills, understands the motivations of corporate and foundation donors, and is energised by seeing opportunities move forward and convert into income. We are a small and collaborative team, and so you will be happy engage in all aspects of the fundraising cycle and to provide support colleagues across the team as required.

Location: Reading, Hybrid (at least twice a month to Reading Office)
Hours: Full time, however will consider 0.8 FTE
Salary: £75,000 per annum 
Contract Type: Permanent
Campaign Closes: 12th February 2026
First Stage Interviews: 19th & 20th February 2026
Second Stage Interviews: 25th & 26th February 2026 - there will be an informal meet with our CEO.

On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible

At Make‑A‑Wish UK, every role plays a part in creating life changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are seeking a Head of Finance who will lead the operational delivery of our finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls and full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. In this vital role, you will support the Finance Director in delivering our strategic financial objectives and act as a key liaison between finance and the wider organisation. 

Core Purpose
To lead the operational delivery of the charity’s finance function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust financial controls, and full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The Head of Finance supports the Finance Director in delivering strategic financial objectives and acts as a key liaison between finance and other departments. As a member of the Extended Leadership Team (ExLT), the role contributes financial insight to organisation‑wide decision‑making and plays an active part in delivering cross‑charity priorities and operational goals.

To be successful in this role you will need:
Essential Criteria

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with minimum 3 years PQE
• Experience in a similar role.
• Excellent excel and financial modelling skills
• Proven experience in finance business partnering & management reporting.
• Proven ability to manage and develop a finance team.
• Experience of preparing consolidated financial statements from general ledger
• Solid understanding of VAT
• Analytical mindset with ability to problem solve, interpret data and to see the bigger picture, identifying inter relationships between different departments
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience of process improvements and automation
• Uses initiative, with ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative with ability to work cross functionally
• Confident in using Microsoft Office tools and accounting software (e.g., Xero, Sage, QuickBooks)
• Integrity and discretion.

Desirable Criteria

• Similar experience with medium to large charity highly desirable
• Similar experience of business partnering with areas of fundraising highly desirable
• Strong technical knowledge of charity accounting and financial reporting.
• Experience of operating under partial exemption for VAT
• Experience with restricted/unrestricted funds and grant reporting.
• Experience with digital transformation or finance system upgrades.
• Experience of working with Xero and Salesforce

Key Responsibilities:
Finance operations       

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate production of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with agreed timelines – balance sheet account ownership as agreed
• Process month end journals as required
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with agreed timelines
• Ensure processes & procedures are documented and kept up to date, and recommend improvements to drive continuous improvement
• Maintain and improve financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Review finance policies on an annual basis and update in line with current legislation and best practice
• Support the organisation with any finance related queries

 Management Accounting 

• Prepare consolidated management accounts, including variance analysis, risks and opportunities, and advise budget holders as required.
• Design financial reports, processes and training guides to drive budget holder self service
• Recommend solutions to streamline month end reporting and other financial processes

 Budgeting & Forecasting 

• Coordinate the annual budgeting & forecast process across departments.
• Produce the consolidated annual budget and quarterly reforecasts for review by FD, in line with agreed timeframes, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and funding requirements (currently excel based).
• Review budget & forecast submissions, and challenge appropriately. Perform variance analysis (actuals vs budget/forecast) and explain key drivers.
• Monitor performance against budget/forecast and provide appropriate reports including variance analysis dependent on stakeholder.        
• Ensure finance system and all associated systems are updated with budget / forecast information accordingly
• Recommend solutions to streamline budgeting and reforecasting process

Business Partnering

• Work closely and build strong relationships with operational teams to provide financial insight and support decision-making.
• Influence strategic decisions through clear communication of financial insights.
• Undertake financial evaluation of new projects, business cases, funding bids, and contracts, as required.
• Produce written reports on performance, highlighting key financial risks and opportunities.
• Upskill budget holders in financial awareness and management
• Own the finance business partner relationship and role with some of the more complex profit centres

 Treasury & Cash Management

• Lead cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning across the organisation.
• Manage relationships with banks and investment managers, ensuring compliance with treasury policies.
• Oversee restricted and unrestricted fund reporting and ensure appropriate allocation and usage.
• Support the development and implementation of treasury strategies, including reserve management and ethical investment policies.

 Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support the Finance Director & budget holders in preparing financial models, as required.
• Partner with budget holders to provide financial models and insightful financial analysis and to support decision-making.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets & reforecasts, identifying risks and opportunities
• Deliver high-quality analysis to support new initiatives.

 Finance Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead on the implementation and optimisation of finance systems (eg. Xero).
• Monitor and manage any payment and other system interfaces
• Drive automation and efficiency in financial processes & reporting.
• Support the integration of finance with wider organisational systems - finance representative on technology SCRUMS and SPRINTS

 mCompliance & Reporting 

• Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards (SORP), Companies House, HMRC, and Charity Commission requirements.
• Responsible for accurate and timely submission of HMRC returns, including quarterly VAT returns, annual employee benefits and Corporation Tax.
• Prepare statutory accounts and lead on the external audit process.
• Quarterly reporting to Make-A-Wish International - APD reporting
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial regulations and best practices.

 Team leadership & Support

• Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement.
• Provide training and support to non-finance staff on budgeting and financial procedures
• to improve financial literacy across the organization.
• Create Finance resources to encourage self-service for common queries

 General and ad-hoc Support

• Deputise for Finance Director in their absence
• Provide cover for finance team members during periods of absence, ensuring continuity of service and workload management.
• Take on additional duties as appropriate to the level of the role and contribute to team objectives.
• Support fundraising events from a finance perspective

Head of People

Age UK East London

12-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Leave)
Hybrid, with regular presence across East London sites
21-28 hours per week (flexible working welcomed)
Salary: £41,700 - £46,850 (pro rata) + 5% pension
Closing date: Tuesday 10 February 2026
Interview: In-person on Monday 23rd February 2026

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Age UK East London to recruit for their next Head of People.

Age UK East London is a values-driven local charity supporting older people across Tower Hamlets, Hackney and Newham to live well, stay independent and feel connected. With around 75 staff and a similar number of volunteers, the People function plays a vital role in delivering the charity's ambitious five-year strategy and nurturing a positive, inclusive culture.

This is a brilliant opportunity to lead both HR and volunteering during a period of maternity cover, shaping systems, supporting managers, and ensuring staff and volunteers are set up to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the People & Volunteering function, working closely with the CEO and the SMT.
• Develop and implement people plans, policies and compliance processes aligned with UK employment law.
• Provide advice and coaching to managers, supporting performance, wellbeing and employee relations.
• Line manage the Volunteer Manager and support a high-quality volunteering experience.
• Oversee onboarding, L&D, payroll liaison, DBS and right-to-work checks, and HR records.
• Lead annual people, volunteer and trustee surveys and use insights to drive improvement.
• Maintain HR systems and produce clear people data and reports for internal stakeholders.

What we are looking for

• Experience in a broad HR generalist role (e.g. Head of People, HR Manager or similar), ideally within a charity, social sector or other values-driven setting.
• Confident working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, with the ability to apply this in a proportionate and practical way.
• Experience advising and supporting managers with day-to-day people issues and building constructive relationships across an organisation.
• Experience working with volunteers, for example, supporting a volunteer function, managing volunteer-involving projects and/or through lived experience of volunteering.
• Strong systems and data skills, including using HR and/or volunteer management systems and producing clear reports on people metrics (such as sickness, turnover and workforce/volunteer trends).
• Experience improving processes and systems, with the ability to identify what needs to change and follow through.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain people issues clearly and build trust with staff, volunteers, senior leaders and trustees.

How to Apply

The application process is CV and a Supporting Statement. For more information and for the full Job Pack, please share your CV via the link below. The closing date is 9am on Tuesday 10^th February. Interviews will be in-person and will take place on Monday 23^rd February.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to ensure the application process works for you.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Location: Shaw House, 27 West Way, Oxford, OX2 0QH/Flexible Working
Department: Service Delivery
Salary: £42,500 plus £2,500 car allowance
Hours: 35
Contract Type: Permanent
 
RABI is the farmers charity.
 
RABI supports farming people across England, Wales and NI with expert, one-to-one practical, financial and emotional help, all year round. From confidential advice and mental health support to direct financial assistance, their tailored services respond to the unique challenges of farming life.
 
At the heart of RABI’s mission is a commitment to strengthening resilience; helping farming people feel valued, supported and better equipped to navigate uncertainty and change. RABI is working to close the farming wellbeing gap and build a future where farming people can thrive.
 
Over the past 25 years alone, RABI has delivered almost £250 Million in direct financial support to the farming community, whilst the charity’s professional counselling service has provided 11,500 free sessions to farming people since 2022. RABI’s wrap-around support services continue to evolve, reaching more people year on year.
 
RABI is on a journey to help shape a future farmers deserve.
 
Key Purpose
 
The Safeguarding Manager is a pivotal leadership position at RABI, responsible for spearheading the organisation’s dedication to safeguarding and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of everyone connected to our work. You will lead the operational development, implementation, and oversight of RABI’s safeguarding policies and procedures, while line-managing and mentoring the Safeguarding Officer.
 
This role also serves as the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL), assuming all DDSL responsibilities when the Senior Service Delivery Manager (DSL) is unavailable.
 
You will play a key role in embedding a trauma-informed, person-centred safeguarding culture across the organisation, ensuring that staff, volunteers, and partners understand how trauma affects behaviour, engagement, and recovery, and that this understanding underpins every safeguarding response.
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
Leadership & Team Management

• Provide clear, supportive, and developmental line management to the Safeguarding Officer, overseeing daily tasks, case management, and professional growth.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex or high-risk safeguarding concerns, applying a trauma-informed approach that prioritises safety, empowerment, and dignity.
• Oversee referrals to RABI’s counselling and wellbeing services, ensuring a compassionate and responsive approach in line with internal and external SLAs.
• Foster a reflective team culture that values emotional safety, supervision, and professional resilience.

 
Policy, Compliance & Training

• Lead the development and continuous enhancement of RABI’s safeguarding policies, procedures, and guidance to ensure alignment with current legislation, trauma-informed best practice, and regulatory expectations.
• Ensure consistent compliance across all departments, embedding safeguarding and trauma awareness as core organisational values.
• Design and oversee delivery of a comprehensive annual safeguarding training programme that includes trauma-informed principles, empowering the Safeguarding Officer to deliver foundational sessions and personally conducting advanced training.
• Maintain expert knowledge of safeguarding practice changes, trauma theory, and statutory guidance, ensuring RABI’s approach remains sector leading.

 
Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Translate complex safeguarding data and trends into actionable insights, providing trauma-aware analysis and recommendations to the DSL and senior leadership team.
• Monitor and evaluate safeguarding processes, identifying lessons learned and opportunities to strengthen trauma-informed practice.
• Promote safeguarding and trauma-informed best practices through reflective learning and cross-team collaboration.

 
External Engagement & Collaboration

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with safeguarding bodies, regulatory authorities, and sector partners.
• Represent RABI at external safeguarding forums, networks, and working groups.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Volunteering, Fundraising, Partnerships, and Service Delivery to embed safeguarding into all projects and services.
• Ensure staff and volunteers fully understand escalation routes and safeguarding expectations.

 
PERSON SPECIFICATION
 
Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Significant experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL) in a complex organisation.
• Proven experience in leading, managing, and developing a team within a safeguarding or related operational context.
• Up-to-date specialist safeguarding training for adults and children.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UK safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and trauma-informed approaches to practice.
• Strong risk assessment skills, with ability to manage complex cases and make sound judgments.
• Excellent communication, report-writing, and record-keeping skills.
• Experience providing safeguarding support and guidance to staff and volunteers working with at-risk adults, children, and families.
• Proficiency with safeguarding data recording systems.
• Highly organised, with ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, capable of influencing and engaging diverse stakeholders.

 
Desirable:

• Relevant degree or equivalent demonstrable experience in safeguarding, social work, or a related field.
• Qualification or CPD in trauma-informed practice.
• A background or knowledge of the farming community.

 
Personal Attributes:

• Empathetic, emotional intelligent. approachable, and able to build trust quickly.
• High levels of integrity, discretion, and professional judgement.
• Resilient, flexible, and solution focused.
• Committed to inclusivity, equality, and ethical practice.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a drive for continuous improvement.

 
Additional Requirements
 
Full driving licence with willingness to travel nationally when required.
Commitment to ongoing safeguarding and professional development training.
 
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder according to future developments at RABI.
 
Early applications are encouraged for this position as shortlisting and interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a suitable application prior to the deadline
 
BENEFITS

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (based on full time working).
• Enrolment to Nest on commencement of employment and then opportunity to join RABI’s group pension scheme with Standard Life where RABI make contributions equivalent to 10% of your basic salary, provided you make a personal contribution of 5%.
• Life assurance from day one.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• On site parking.

 
RABI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and aims to ensure that all employment practices promote equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, and no employee or applicant receives less favourable treatment because of their sex, sexual orientation, age, race, religion, belief, ethnic origin, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic that cannot be justified. Recruitment and development decisions are made solely on the basis of skills, experience, qualifications and abilities.
 
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