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This role will lead and deliver two projects, the Net Zero Carbon (NZC) Young Adult Voices Project, and the General Synod Young Voices project, across which it will engage with a wide variety of young people.
The Net Zero Carbon Young Adult Voices project recognises that action to tackle climate change, as part of the wider environmental crisis, is important for young people, and responds to the fact that the NZC programme is not currently strategically engaging with these groups.
This project will involve:
- gathering the voices of young adults (18-30) to enable them to influence the direction of the programme and the Church's wider Environment Programme, ensuring their voice is heard at all levels of the Programme, and informs decision-making.
- communicating what the NZC programme is doing, to raise awareness amongst young people of the CofE's commitment to being a NZC church with these audiences, and to enable pathways for them to become involved in decarbonisation and other environmental projects at the local level.
- work with diocesan colleagues to enable the voices of young people to exercise leadership influence on NZC at a Diocesan level, as appropriate.
Important to the success of this role will be engaging with departments and stakeholders across the Church of England, to ensure this work sits within the broader context of the priority to be a church which is younger and more diverse.
As this is a new project and a new role, the postholder will help to shape the role. The initial focus will be to develop a NZC Young Adult Voices Strategy and Plan for sign-off by the NZC Programme Board, and then to work through delivery of this. This will need to consider the theology, mission and action that will engage and connect with young people - particularly exploring how we root this work in the spirituality and theology that is relevant for a younger audience.
The General Synod Young Voices project follows two motions passed at General Synod (in July 2024 and February 2025) committing General Synod to listening and responding to the voices of children, young people and young adults in every subsequent session. This project involves gathering the voices through schools, churches and Dioceses and enabling children and young people to speak and present each session at General Synod. In addition, it involves working with a group of young adults drawn from every diocese to run a programme of faith and leadership development that enables them to speak into General Synod at a national level, and exercise leadership influence at a Diocesan level as appropriate.
This is a fixed-term role until December 2028, with potential to extend, dependent on 29-31 Triennium Funding.
Responsibilities
Leading the General Synod Young Voices project
Developing robust processes and strategies for gathering the voices of children, young people and young adults
Overseeing the engagement of children, young people and young adults at forthcoming General Synod sessions, supporting them to contribute regularly and effectively in a range of agenda items
Raising up the voice of Children and Young People from all under-represented groups, making a significant contribution to the Church of England's vision to become more diverse.
Working with the Head of Younger Leaders, Executive Director of Education and the General Synod Business Committee to ensure that engagement is well planned and implemented
Create mechanisms for young adults from across every Diocese, to contribute to and experience General Synod
Equipping, supporting and enabling co-opted young adult members of General Synod
Edit video and audio content for effective dissemination through wider networks
Leading the NZC Young Adult Voices Project
Develop and deliver NZC Young Adult Voices Strategy and Plan which includes:
Developing robust processes and strategies for gathering the voices of young adults and making sure they are heard internally within the Church and also in the public square.
Overseeing the engagement of young adults with NZC Programme board meetings, supporting them to contribute regularly and effectively in a range of agenda items.
Raising up the voice of young adults from all under-represented groups making a significant contribution to the Church of England's vision to become more diverse.
Create mechanisms to report back the work of the NZC programme to young adults, including developing an effective communications and engagement approach which responds to their needs, with the NZC Comms Lead.
Equipping, supporting and enabling young adults to engage with, develop, or lead environmental action in their churches and diocese
Work with the NZC Programme Director, NZC Programme Manager and the National Environmental Policy Officer to progress this project, and more broadly with the NZC Programme Workstream leads across the NCIs
Support the NZC Programme Team in its communications and reporting work to General Synod and other key bodies from time to time (e.g. Archbishops' Council, Church Commissioners Board of Trustees)
Working effectively with environment programme networks in dioceses
Work with the NZC Comms Lead to effectively disseminate case studies, resources and tools through wider networks and social media
Both:
- Modelling and implementing the highest standards of safeguarding in every aspect of the work, working with other safeguarding leads with NSE, National Safeguarding Team and external stakeholders' safeguarding provision
- Encouraging leaders in dioceses to adopt similar strategies for prioritising the voices of Children and Young People, through liaison with children and youth advisors and DBE teams
- Working effectively across teams within the NCIs
- Collaboration with the Growing Faith Voice Specialist
About You
Essential
Knowledge/Experience
- Successful leadership experience within either church or school settings
- Experience of using effective strategies to enable the voice of children, young people and young adults to be heard
- Experience of enabling the agency and the voice of children and young people
- Experience of enabling children, young people and young adults to effect institutional change
- Experience in establishing good relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Experience in developing a strategic approach to engaging and working with young people
- Good understanding of the current church landscape
- Good understanding of environmental issues, and the climate and nature crises, ideally within a Christian context
- Personally committed to and passionate about changing the culture of the Church of England
Skills & Abilities:
- Understand the safeguarding requirements around listening and responding to Children and Young People
- Understand the importance of data protection
- Passionate about the potential for children, young people and young adults to shape the direction of the Church
- Ability to engage and communicate well with a wide range of stakeholders, including writing and presentations online and in person
- Ability to evaluate, analyse and reflect on a range of data sources
- Firm commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- Great team player
- Self-starter, able to use own initiative and be proactive
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and complex deadlines
- Engaging presentation and facilitation skills with large and small groups, both virtually and face-to-face
- Innovative, creative and responsive to feedback
- Competent in Microsoft Office packages, video and audio editing software (e.g. Clipchamp and Audacity etc.) and Zoom
Desirable
Knowledge/Experience:
- Experience managing regional/national level projects with significant numbers of stakeholders
- High competence in public speaking to larger audiences
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



Job description:
Product & Partnership Co-ordinator: (Full Time)
Hybrid- Required to be on the office 3 days a week Tuesday- Thursday (High Wycombe, Bucks)
Contract: Full time
The opportunity: An exciting opportunity to join our Customer Experience Team. The Product & Partnership co-ordinator role will be responsible for the development and delivery of product, ensuring its alignment with CSSC Member's needs, market demands and company goals, to widen and improve the product portfolio.
The role will involve identifying and securing new partnership opportunities, in addition to maintaining positive relationships to ensure high levels of member and partner satisfaction.
You will be reporting to Sam Dove, Product & Partnership Manager.
What you will do:
- Collaborate with the Partnerships manager, to identify and evaluate potential new partners in line with the Product Roadmap and recruitment opportunities to help drive member engagement.
- Assist with management of current relationships, product development, internal and external queries and implementing the product strategy.
- Conduct market research and analyse user feedback to identify new product opportunities and improvements.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define the product’s target audience, positioning, and competitive landscape.
- Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept to launch, ensuring that product milestones are met.
- Review customer journeys with the assigned product portfolio to understand any pain points and suggest improvements.
- Conduct regular analysis of user data, customer feedback, and market trends to inform product decisions.
- Act as the liaison between cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on product goals.
- Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to gather input and feedback.
- Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to plan go-to-market strategies, ensuring successful product launches.
- Monitor post-launch product performance and customer feedback, adjusting the product as necessary.
- Deliver product updates to internal teams regarding new product launches and changes, as well as support with volunteer member benefit development.
About you:
- Proven track record in negotiating and managing partnerships.
- Proven track record of launching and managing successful products.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Keen eye for detail and understanding of UX best practises.
- Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage competing demands.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Problem solver, personable and positive attitude.
- Good team player, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
- Ability to regularly communicate updates to the appropriate stakeholders.
- To maintain a good relationship with all key teams - Marketing, Creative, Social, Volunteers and Events
Key Skills & Experience:
- At least 1 years’ experience in a partnership management or relationship management role
- Experience working in agile development environments.
- Excellent editing, copy writing and proof-reading skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritisation.
- Collaborative approach and ability to build relationships across various departments.
What can we offer you?
- 24 ½ days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Free CSSC Membership
- 90 minutes of wellbeing time, per week
- Excellent company pension schemes available
- Training and Development opportunities
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
About us:
CSSC is a membership organisation for all civil service and public sector employees supported by 1,000 volunteers. We provide opportunities for our 125,000 members to enjoy fitness and leisure activities as well as over 4,000 ways for them to save money.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- High Wycombe: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Pay: From £28,000.00 per year
We are a not-for-profit, membership, organisation for over 124,000 colleagues from the civil service and public sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an organised, proactive and professional Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to the Director of Secondary Education at the Harris Federation. This 1-year fixed-term maternity cover role is central to ensuring the smooth running of the Director’s day-to-day operations, including diary management, stakeholder communication, meeting coordination and the preparation of key documents.
As part of our Head Office team, you will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across our secondary academies, playing an important role in supporting the Federation’s mission to deliver an outstanding education for thousands of young people. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and enjoys building strong, professional relationships.
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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your responsibilities will include:
- To present the professional and welcoming face of the Harris Federation and all secondary academies, to all visitors, staff and students, in person and on the telephone.
- To ensure that the Director’s diary is managed efficiently and effectively. This will involve liaising with a variety of external and internal stakeholders.
- To provide a daily/weekly diary and documentation and maintain an overview of approaching deadlines.
- To maintain the Director’s contacts.
- To maintain an exemplary professional environment for the Director at all times.
- To ensure that all visitors are welcomed and catered for in a professional manner, organising refreshments as appropriate.
- To exercise complete discretion when dealing with issues of confidentiality and sensitivity.
- To take all telephone calls, in the first instance, dealing with queries, passing on calls if necessary.
- To keep the Director’s meetings file and retrieve necessary paperwork as and when meetings arise.
- To be responsible for organising meetings and passing on messages between all stakeholders, parents/carers, external agencies and students and the Director.
- To liaise with clerks to Governors to ensure that all relevant paperwork and correspondence is efficiently managed for all the secondary academies.
- To support the Director with the preparation of paperwork and presentations for a range of meetings including interviews, disciplinary hearings, grievances, performance management, presentations, training sessions etc.
- To liaise with Federation admin teams, Data, HR, IT and Finance Business Managers, as well as PAs and Principals across the Federation as appropriate.
For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Appropriate degree or equivalent experience in previous roles
- Trained in the use of a variety of ICT packages
- Knowledge of personal assistant roles and responsibilities
- Training in typing and formatting of a variety of documents including spreadsheets
- Experience of managing staff in relation to the PA role
- Some experience of human resources e.g. recruitment and/or monitoring attendance
- Experience of working to targets and deadlines
- Experience of managing meetings including preparation and circulation of papers, minutes and ensuring information is circulated as required
- Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to be flexible
- Ability to communicate exceptionally well with parents and carers as well as other stakeholders in the academy
For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack.
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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
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OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Assistant to join our team in Birmingham, hybrid working with 2 days a week (Tuesday/Wednesday) at NGA’s office in Birmingham and 3 days working remotely. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £26,400 - £30,000 per annum depending on experience.
NGA is a charity dedicated to improving educational standards and the wellbeing of young people by strengthening the effectiveness of governing boards across England.
About the Finance Assistant role:
The Finance Assistant role suits someone who is motivated by delivering high-quality, customer-focused support and ensuring accurate and efficient financial administration. We are seeking a candidate with experience in customer service and administrative support, excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and confidence working with databases, CRM systems such as Sage CRM, and financial software including Sage 50. A methodical and organised approach, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a team, is essential for success in this role.
Benefits of Working for NGA as a Finance Assistant:
- Competitive starting salary of £26,400 – £30,000
- Annual leave entitlement of 25 days (FTE) increasing to 27 with continuous service, 8 days bank holiday and 3 days Christmas closure, with the ability to buy and sell annual leave
- Employer contribution pension scheme at 7%
- Healthcare cash back plan
- A healthy training and development budget (CPD) with a wide range of learning and development opportunities
Responsibilities of the Finance Assistant:
- Record all income accurately in Sage 50 and keep membership details updated in Sage CRM.
- Create and send invoices, reminders, and confirmations for memberships, training, consultancy, and other services.
- Contact members by phone, email, and letter to chase outstanding payments.
- Monitor unpaid subscriptions and follow up to support membership renewals and retention.
- Enter supplier invoices and expenses, ensuring receipts and approvals are collected.
- Prepare supplier payments for dual authorisation.
- Monitor shared and personal finance inboxes daily, responding to queries within five working days.
- Respond to online finance queries and redirect them when appropriate.
- Take part in staff meetings and support organisational processes and policies.
- Help introduce new systems or processes, including user testing.
What we are looking for in the Finance Assistant:
- Experience in a customer service environment.
- Experience of providing support via an online helpdesk and over the telephone.
- Knowledge and experience of working with databases and CRM systems.
- Experience in providing effective and efficient administrative support to an organisation.
- Knowledge of Sage CRM system
- Knowledge of Sage 50 financial system
- AAT Level 2 qualification
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional telephone manner and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to analyse and translate data for reporting purposes.
If you feel that you are the right candidate for the role as our Finance Assistant or would like to find out more information about the role, then please click ‘apply’ now.We’d love to hear from you.
About the Department
The Church of England Foundation for Educational Leadership was set up in 2017 with the mission to 'develop inspirational leaders who are called, connected, committed to deliver the Church of England vision for education'. Since then, it has operated a wide range of leadership development programmes, networks, research, conference and events, and published a range of key leadership resources to equip school leaders at every level to put their vision into practice.
Part of this provision has been as a very successful national provider of NPQ programmes. Beginning in 2017 with the delivery of NPQs for Headteachers, our suite of programmes has now expanded to include programmes for Specialist Teachers, Senior Leaders and also Executive Leaders. More recently, a partnership between the Church of England and the Catholic Education Service is also enabling programmes to be delivered more widely as together our school provision represents around 34% of the sector.
In 2025, the department will launch three new national programmes: Flourishing Leaders, Flourishing Teachers, and Flourishing ECTs (in partnership with UCL). These programmes respond to growing demand for high-quality, values-led professional learning and represent a significant expansion of our work across the education sector.
About the Role
As Programme Lead for Flourishing ECTs, you will oversee the successful delivery of the Flourishing ECTE programme: a professional learning offer we have developed at the Church of England in partnership with UCL.
You will ensure these programmes are delivered with excellence across a wide network of regional partners, supporting facilitators to create high-impact learning experiences for school leaders and teachers. Your role will involve coordinating delivery partners, refining programme content based on feedback and research, and ensuring that participants are well-supported throughout their learning journey.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of these programmes, driving continuous improvement and championing a vision of leadership and teaching that enables adults in education to flourish.
We are open to full-time, or part-time applications for this role. Please indicate your interest within your application. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact
Professional Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of the Flourishing ECTEs programme, delivered in partnership with University College London (UCL).
- Ensure 'Flourishing Content' is continually improving and evolving, establishing a truly unique ECTE offer.
- Equip, train, and support facilitators to deliver programme content effectively, ensuring that training is tailored to the specific context and needs of the ECT phase across regional cohorts.
- Deliver elements of programme content in both large-scale virtual settings and smaller regional groups (virtually or face-to-face).
- Ensure effective curriculum delivery and knowledge application in early career teaching contexts, aligned with UCL's curriculum framework and standards.
- Collaborate with other Programme Leads to ensure coherence and consistency across programmes and to share best practice.
- Use leadership credibility to contribute to programme visibility and engagement, including sharing expertise through blogs, videos, and speaking at external events.
Staff Management and Collaboration. - Work closely with UCL and a wide network of delivery partners to ensure effective programme implementation and regional coordination.
- Lead the setup and onboarding of new Delivery Partners, ensuring they are well-prepared and supported to deliver the programme in line with UCL's expectations.
- Collaborate with other Programme Leads and the wider Professional Learning Team to deliver high-quality learning experiences for participants.
- Line manage members of the programme team, providing supervision, guidance, and support to ensure effective delivery and professional development.
Quality and Standards
- Implement robust quality assurance processes across all stages of programme delivery, responding to feedback and driving continuous improvement.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as attendance, engagement, and completion, working with UCL and Delivery Partners to ensure targets are met.
- Ensure participants are well prepared for assessment, supporting consistently high success rates.
- Regularly review feedback and address areas for improvement through curriculum design and facilitator development.
Communication and Engagement
- Ensure excellent communication with UCL, Delivery Partners, and participants, including oversight of inbox management and timely responses to queries.
- Coordinate external communications and logistics for events, briefings, and programme updates, ensuring a high-quality experience for all stakeholders.
Research and Development
- Engage with governance and research groups, including UCL, to ensure programme content is underpinned by current evidence and responsive to emerging themes.
- Work with school leaders and sector experts to bring evidence-led leadership development to life within the ECT phase of the programme.
Essential
Knowledge and Experience:
- Successful senior leadership experience within the education sector.
- Proven impact in designing and delivering professional development, particularly in relation to NPQs, ECTE or the Church of England's Flourishing programmes.
- Experience of leading teams of facilitators and/or coaches in a professional learning context.
- Strong understanding of the NPQ/ECF frameworks and their research base.
- Secure understanding of the Church of England Vision for Education and its application in schools.
- Experience in evaluating the impact of professional learning programmes using qualitative and quantitative data.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to design and deliver research-informed teacher development programmes.
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, both in-person and online, with large and small groups.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
- Confident in managing complex projects and ensuring high-quality delivery across multiple partners.
- Ability to oversee and assure the quality of facilitation across a distributed delivery network.
Personal Attributes:
- Creative, reflective, and responsive to feedback.
- Committed to excellence and consistency in programme delivery.
- Organised and systematic, with a track record of successful project implementation.
- Collaborative and values-driven, with a commitment to inclusive leadership development.
Education:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Desirable
Education:
- Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
- Specialist qualifications in educational leadership and/or coaching.
Skills and Abilities:
- Experience in designing and delivering blended or online learning using digital platforms.
- Coaching skills and/or experience of delivering coaching training.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Experience of embedding the Church of England Vision for Education in a school or system leadership context.
- Experience in managing regional or national projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Recent and varied experience of leadership coaching in school or system settings.
- Familiarity with national professional development frameworks and their application across different phases and contexts.
Circumstances
- Whilst this is a remote role, the post-holder will need to travel on occasion. This could be for NSE Team Days, NSE Residential (one overnight stay in the Autumn each year), Professional Learning Team Days, other events such as the National Conference, DP Days etc.
- It is anticipated that there will be approximately 12 travel days per year, although this will vary.
- In addition, in this leadership role, you will be involved in Partnerships and Engagement development, promoting the NSE's Flourishing programmes with current and prospective delivery partners, and undertaking QA as required (number of days TBC each year in conversation with line manager)
Closing date for applications is 08 March at 23:55 pm
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



Director of Finance and Commercial Services
Help shape the future of a values-led consultancy transforming public services.
GGi is a leading independent management consultancy dedicated to improving governance across public services, third-sector organisations and mission-driven entities. We work with boards and leaders of some of the UK’s most interesting public purpose organisations to deliver lasting societal impact, and we pride ourselves on our ethical approach, collaborative culture and commitment to better governance.
Our clients are making a big difference to people’s lives throughout the UK. They include the NHS, local authorities, charities, housing associations, sports and arts bodies, regulators and community interest companies. Our work is interesting and diverse, and we have built a values-driven team who enjoy the work we do. We are very committed to individual development and properly budget time for learning together. Have a look through our website and it will give you a picture of the work we do and the type of team we have put together.
Following significant growth in 2025, GGi is now scaling rapidly, with ambitions to double in size by 2028. We are seeking a Finance and Commercial Services Director to join our senior leadership team at a pivotal moment in our journey.
The opportunity
This is a newly created, senior leadership role reporting directly to the Chief Executive. You will take ownership of GGi’s four year business plan, commercial performance and operational insight, while leading the adoption of modern digital systems to support growth.
This role offers genuine influence, autonomy and variety. You will work closely with the CEO, Board and senior team to professionalise systems, improve visibility of performance and ensure the organisation scales in a financially robust, values-aligned way.
GGI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Key responsibilities
· Lead financial strategy, governance, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow
· Oversee outsourced finance operations and embed audit-ready processes
· Drive pricing strategy, commercial input to bids and margin improvement
· Develop KPIs and dashboards to support high performance and decision-making
· Lead adoption of a unified digital platform (finance, CRM, project tools)
· Provide clear insight to the Board on growth, risks and opportunities
About you
· Values driven professional with an interest in making a difference
· Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
· Senior finance leadership experience in consultancy, professional services or a mission-driven organisation
· Strong commercial, pricing and performance management skills
· Confident working with data, dashboards and financial models
· Interest in digital transformation and efficiency through technology
· Collaborative, ethical leadership style aligned with a flat structure
What we offer
· Salary: £80,000 plus generous company bonus
· Genuine work/life balance with remote working and regular in-person leadership meetings with occasional client travel
· Benefits: Contributory pension
· Impact: Opportunity to shape a growing consultancy with real social impact
· Culture: Supportive, learning, values-driven and collaborative
Closing date: 27 February 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client's vision is to create 'a world where seafarers and their families are valued and free of need and disadvantage.' They have been improving the lives of seafarers and their families since 1917, when they launched as the King George's Fund for Sailors.
Today, the Charity is a forward-looking charity, building on past successes and expanding their capabilities to make a lasting difference for seafarers.
Prospectus is delighted to be working with the Charity to recruit a Transformation Lead to partner with the Leadership Team on a programme of organisational growth and accompanying cultural change.
The Role
Working closely with the Chief Executive, Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, this role will drive meaningful, sustainable transformation across the organisation. This is a highly visible, impact and fundraising driven role. The holder will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this purpose-driven charity at a key time in its journey.
This role will have priority access to the Leadership Team and staff, as required. It will benefit from the Trustee Board's experience and hands-on support via the Chief Executive, will attend planning and SLT meetings, and participate in staff and Trustee meetings whenever needed.
As Transformation Lead, this person will ensure that the charity's strategic vision translates into a clear action plan with measurable impact. The role will align people, processes, systems and culture to strengthen fundraising performance, enabling the charity to deliver vital continued financial support to the maritime welfare sector.
Proven experience of success in a sales or fundraising driven background is vital, as is the ability to implement organisational change initiatives, bringing clarity to complexity and pace to delivery. Working closely with senior leaders and Trustees, the holder will provide data-driven insight, robust challenges and practical solutions. This role's influence will extend across all functions, embedding a culture of accountability, innovation and growth.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to the work of the organisation and to achieve lasting change and enhancement to the services it provides.
The Person
The successful candidate will be a strategic, values-driven leader with the credibility and confidence to operate at the senior level. They will have substantial change management and organisational transformation experience and will combine sharp analytical thinking and sales/fundraising experience, with emotional intelligence.
This person will lead by example and will be experienced in mobilising others around cultural change and navigating complex transformation processes. This person will have led on a successful programme of organisational and cultural transformation, ideally in a sales, grant-making or charity fundraising setting.
What sets the successful candidate apart is the ability to work cross-functionally and deliver sustainable change. Experience within the charity or public sector would be advantageous, alongside a genuine passion for social impact.
This person will be an exceptional communicator and influencer, capable of building trust at all levels. Collaborative, inclusive and adaptable, they will thrive in environments that require both strategic oversight and hands-on delivery.
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We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.
As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 60,000 young people each year at its 46 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.
Our employees are at the heart of the high-quality service that we provide to our young people. We currently have a staff team of around 295 and will be continuing to expand over the coming years.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual who is keen to develop their HR career in the charity sector to join our HR Team. You will play a vital role in supporting the close-knit HR function by carrying out a range of HR and recruitment administrative duties, assisting with the recruitment and onboarding of new staff.
You don’t need to have experience of HR – we are looking for skills, aptitude and potential. You will be provided with a thorough in-house training programme, and we’ll also provide you with support to complete continuous professional development throughout your employment with us.
The role at a glance
Contract: Permanent, part-time
Start date: March/April 2026
Working hours: 22.5 hours per week across either 3 full days or 2 full days and 2 half days within our office hours which are 09:00-17:30, Monday-Friday.
The successful candidate must be available to work on Monday mornings and all day Friday due to operational need.
We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: we are committed to nurturing talent and providing a developmental culture for all. Our Head Office team works in-person 80% of
the time with 20% working from home.
Salary: £30,950 (inclusive of £2,700 London contribution) (pro rata0. The pro rated salary is £18,570 per annum.
Location: IntoUniversity Head Office
Eligibility for the role
In order to be eligible for the role, applicants must be able to demonstrate throughout their application that they have:
- The qualities shown on the previous ‘Who are we looking for’ slide (please see attached job description)
- Previous administrative experience, not necessarily in a HR role
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Successful experience of engaging with a range of stakeholders (whether in a paid or voluntary capacity) including building rapport quickly and resolving complex issues effectively and efficiently
Applicants must also:
- Have achieved a grade C / grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and English/ achieved National 5s or Standard Grade at Credit level (grades 1-2) in Maths and English (or equivalent).
- Have the right to work in the UK (please note that as a charity we do not have the capacity to sponsor work visas).
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.



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Job Title: Finance Officer
Reports to: Financial Controller
Line reports: n/a
Contract terms: Permanent 35 hours per week
Location: London-based, with hybrid working
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is a membership organisation and the voice of the profession, with over 4,500 members in the UK and overseas. Our role is to champion the specialty, set standards of training and practice, and influence change to make a difference to the lives of patients with eye conditions.
Job Purpose
You’ll support the day-to-day running of the charity’s finance function—ensuring income and expenditure are processed accurately, reconciliations are completed on time, strong controls are maintained, and colleagues receive responsive support. You’ll also act as the key finance contact for payroll administration delivered via an external provider (providing inputs, checking outputs, and ensuring accurate postings into Xero).
Key responsibilities
1) Accounts payable (supplier invoices & payments)
- Process supplier invoices end-to-end: query resolution, correct coding (including VAT), approvals, posting to Xero, and maintaining an audit trail.
- Prepare and run supplier payment batches in line with controls and delegated authorities.
- Maintain supplier records and support efficient, professional supplier query handling.
2) Expenses & corporate cards (Payhawk) and posting to Xero
- Administer Payhawk expenses and card transactions: ensure receipts are submitted, policy rules are followed, and transactions are coded accurately.
- Configure and maintain Payhawk mappings (chart of accounts, VAT rates, tracking categories) to support clean exports into Xero.
- Export approved expenses/payments to Xero and support reconciliation between Payhawk activity, Xero postings, and bank/feeds.
3) Income processing and reconciliations (including donations)
- Raise sales invoices (where required), allocate receipts, and support routine credit control as appropriate.
- Reconcile income from bank, donation platforms, and other sources; ensure accurate allocation to the correct funds/projects (including restricted funding where relevant).
- Support Gift Aid record-keeping and processes (where applicable).
4) Payroll support (external payroll provider)
- Act as the key liaison with the external payroll provider to deliver monthly payroll accurately and on schedule.
- Collate and submit monthly inputs by agreed cut-offs (e.g., starters/leavers, salary changes, contractual changes, statutory leave, pension changes and other agreed adjustments).
- Review payroll reports for accuracy and reasonableness (e.g., gross-to-net checks, variance checks vs prior month, starters/leavers reflected correctly).
- Coordinate payroll approvals internally and confirm release of payroll payments in line with controls.
- Ensure payroll-related payments (e.g., pensions and statutory deductions as applicable) are scheduled/processed accurately and on time.
- Post payroll journals into Xero, maintain supporting documentation, and reconcile payroll control accounts.
- Respond to staff payroll queries sensitively and confidentially, escalating complex items to the provider or Financial Controller as appropriate.
5) Month-end support & reporting
- Support month-end processes (journals, accruals/prepayments, reconciliations) and help produce routine finance reports (e.g., budget monitoring, cash, aged creditors/debtors).
- Assist with audit preparation and information requests; maintain clear documentation and controls.
6) Continuous improvement, controls and compliance
- Help improve finance processes (especially around expenses, coding consistency, and reconciliation routines).
- Contribute to maintaining robust financial controls and good practice across the organisation.
The list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties as appropriate. The post holder is expected to comply with all policies and procedures of the College and their variations.
Person Specification
- Experience in a finance operations role covering transactional processing and reconciliations.
- Practical knowledge of Xero and confidence completing bank reconciliations and day-to-day postings.
- Strong working knowledge of Excel (comfortable with data checks and reconciliations).
- Excellent attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, and sound judgement with confidential information.
- Clear communication skills and confidence working with non-finance colleagues.
- Experience supporting payroll delivered by an external provider (inputs, checks, journals, reconciliations) and/or acting as a payroll liaison.
- Experience with Payhawk (or similar spend/expense platform) and exporting/syncing to Xero.
- Charity finance experience (e.g., restricted funds, Gift Aid awareness, donor/grant reporting).
- Familiarity with consolidations (Trading Subsidiary)
- AAT qualified (Level 3/4) or qualified by experience.
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Contract: Fixed term, part time (3/4 days per week)
Duration: Up to 10 months — April 2026 to end of January 2027
A great opportunity has arisen to join Asthma + Lung UK as a Finance Business Partner on a part-time, fixed-term basis. This role acts as a key link between finance, management and wider teams across the charity, ensuring timely and accurate reporting for stakeholders. You will provide high-quality insights and analysis to senior leaders and take responsibility for month-end, budgeting and forecasting for your designated areas.
Asthma + Lung UK is the only UK charity fighting for everyone with a lung condition, working towards a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide vital advice and support for the 12 million people who will develop a lung condition in their lifetime, and campaign for clean air, faster diagnosis and better NHS treatment.
You will provide full business partnering support, including month-end reporting with insightful commentary for the Head of Finance Business Partnering, and leading budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling. You will use your strong analytical and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues at all levels across the organisation.
You will have advance excel skills to analyse and manage large volumes of financial data and apply your CCAB-recognised qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) in a complex and fast-moving financial environment. You will also have strong ability to plan and manage your own workload to meet strict deadlines, particularly during month-end.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including (pro-rata) 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.
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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Senior Keyworker
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000
Location: Based across our offices in Reading and Oxford but you will need to hold a full UK driving license and be able to commute across the entire Thames Valley region (Oxfordshire, Berkshire & Buckinghamshire)
Hours: 35 Hours per week, with some working from home
Contract: Permanent
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
Working as a Senior Keyworker you will be responsible for supervising a small group of keyworkers, planned and ad-hoc supervision is an integral part of the Senior role, and you will be supporting keyworkers with monthly supervision and have oversight of safeguarding for the women they work with. You will be supporting the quality control for the region which will include dip-checks and data input.
About You:
To be successful as the Senior Keyworker you will need the below experience and skills:
You will have an in-depth knowledge of the range of needs and interventions required for women offenders. The ability to lead a small team to deliver inclusive, innovative and professional services. The ability to not only maintain own a small caseload of women, never compromising on quality engagements, but also to role model best practice and lead a small team of Thames Valley wide Keyworkers
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
- Closing Date for Applications: 14th December 2025
- Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Our vision is a world in which women and children lead safe, equal, violence-free lives so that they can flourish and actively contribute to society.



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Job Title: Chief Medical Advisor (SCS2)
Organisation: Department for Work & Pensions (DWP)
Salary: Circa £145,000
Locations: London, Leeds, Sheffield (hybrid, 60% in the office)
Key Benefits: Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution), 25 days annual leave (+9 days of Bank Holiday leave)
Application Closing Date: Monday 2nd March, 10am
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking a permanent Chief Medical Advisor. This is an SCS2 grade role and an outstanding opportunity to work in the largest Civil Service Department that touches the lives of citizens the length and breadth of the UK.
This is a unique opportunity for a senior medical professional to provide expert advice to inform policy, legislation, and delivery decisions at the UK’s biggest public service department, where we administer the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers.
This role will be the Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) for Clinical Governance and Clinical Profession. The postholder will build strong relationships with senior leaders, including the Permanent Secretary, ministers, and external stakeholders, ensuring clinical advice is accurate and of the highest quality. The role requires strong team leadership, promoting an inclusive environment for clinicians to encourage development and growth while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements.
As the Department’s most senior medical professional, you will provide expert advice on clinical policy and clinical governance matters to DWP Ministers and senior leaders across DWP including the DWP Executive team. The role will also work closely with other clinical teams across government as well as external organisations such as regulatory bodies, external providers and charities.
The Department has an ambitious reform agenda including priorities set out in the Get Britain Working White Paper and the Pathways to Work Green Paper and a focus on tackling rising youth inactivity.
As Chief Medical Advisor you will bring professional expertise to complex problems, influencing right at the heart of decision making. You will be a strong relationship builder, able to work effectively across a large and complex organisation, and operate as an inspiring leader.
This role has four major components:
- Leading a team of approximately 50 colleagues providing clinical advice across DWP, you will act as the Department’s expert on clinical policy matters and work with officials across the Department to ensure Ministers receive the highest quality advice on clinical policy.
- Provide the in-house clinical advice relating to disability, work, and health within DWP for Ministers and the Executive team.
- Operate as Head of Clinical Profession, where you will be responsible for training, appraisal, and revalidation of c.200 clinicians in DWP, ensuring they are in good standing with their regulatory body. There is also a dotted line of professional responsibility to 5,500 healthcare professionals within contracted provider organisations.
- As SRO for Clinical Governance, you will oversee the DWP Caldicott Guardian and Clinical Safeguarding Lead, providing final sign-off for sanctions and waivers on behalf of the Secretary of State.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their knowledge, experience and skills against the following essential criteria:
- Excellent strategic thinking skills, with the ability to understand both complex policy detail and high level, strategic connections across a broad portfolio and an outstanding eye for critical detail.
- Experience of delivering practical and innovative responses to complex issues and responding to unplanned circumstances.
- Strong technical skills relevant to clinical safeguarding with expertise in occupational health or functional medicine.
- Evidence of exceptional leadership and ability to lead multidisciplinary clinical education teams and / or programmes to ensure understanding of all roles across the 5,500 strong clinical profession, including the ability to motivate and inspire an experienced and diverse clinical team.
- Ability to demonstrate credibility to inspire the respect of both internal and external stakeholders at Director level and above.
Applicants must also meet the following qualification and membership requirements:
- A clinically active doctor with license to practise with GMC.
- Candidates must meet minimum ‘Continuing Professional Development’ (CPD) requirements (i.e. be up-to-date) in accordance with the requirements of the appropriate recognised professional body.
- Medical qualification MBChB or equivalent.
It is desirable that applicants hold a faculty of medical leadership recognition to ensure profession leadership is credible.
A detailed candidate pack is available for more information on the vacancy.
Prior Civil Service experience is not a pre-requisite, however, applicants must demonstrate the ability to operate at scale in a complex environment. DWP are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organisation, we welcome applications to help us reflect the citizens we serve.
This role can be based in the following DWP Hub locations: London, Leeds, or Sheffield.
Hybrid working policy: The expectation is that that this role would require the successful candidate to be in the office more than 60% of the time. Travel to other DWP and official locations including London is required which may include overnight stays.
Alongside your salary, the Department for Work and Pensions contributes 28.97% towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Applicants will be required to provide an up-to-date CV and supporting statement (up to 1,250 words) detailing how you meet the role’s requirements. You will also provide a completed online diversity monitoring form.
The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd March 2026 at 10:00am.
In addition to Security Check (SC) level clearance, this role will also be subject to an Enhanced Check. Candidates who do not already have this level of clearance can have this undertaken post-appointment. In all cases the appointment remains conditional on this level of security clearance.
DWP is recognised as a Disability Confident Leader, demonstrating the departmental commitment to attracting, recruiting and retaining disabled people and supporting them in achieving their full potential. We run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the advertised role. This vacancy is also part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
A leading anti-slavery charity is operating where most organisations do not: at the intersection of real-time victim insight, systemic prevention, and market-level change. Through its safehouses and community support, the organisation empowers survivors to reclaim their lives and dignity. As operators of a UK-wide Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline, it provides vital national infrastructure that drives urgent action and delivers real-time data on exploitation trends.
The organisation is working to end modern slavery by empowering, equipping, and influencing others to bring about positive and transformational change. Its work combines frontline intelligence with policy influence and business transformation, turning hidden exploitation into actionable reform. It is a values-led organisation – honourable, insightful, dynamic, collaborative, and ambitious – relentless in its pursuit to build a future free from exploitation.
The organisation is seeking an inspirational, confident, and values-led Chief Executive Officer to lead it in its mission to tackle modern slavery and support survivors to rebuild their lives. The successful candidate will act as the organisation’s principal ambassador, engaging credibly and persuasively with government, policymakers, media, and the public.
The postholder will balance strong external leadership with rigorous internal excellence, ensuring the organisation remains a leading authority in the fight against modern slavery.
Chief Executive Officer
A leading anti-slavery charity
Salary: £85,000 – £90,000
Location: Remote, with a minimum of one day a week based at head office in Bristol
About you
The organisation is seeking a highly collaborative and competent leader, with:
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Significant senior leadership experience working with/reporting to a Board in progressive organisations across the charity, NGO, social justice, or public/private sectors.
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Proven ability to provide strategic direction and oversight in complex, mission-driven organisations.
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An entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive growth and diversify income.
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Strong advocacy skills with a track record of influencing government, legislative processes, and diverse stakeholders.
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A consistent commitment to diversity and inclusion, with experience advancing inclusive policies and organisational culture.
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Strong financial and operational expertise, with a record of maintaining robust financial controls and regulatory compliance.
Crucially, candidates will be inspired by the organisation’s vision of a world without slavery and its commitment to turning hidden exploitation into actionable reform that empowers survivors and informs broader public understanding.
How to Apply
For further information, to access the appointment brief and to apply to this role, please click 'redirect to recruiter'.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications:
25th February
First interviews with Prospectus:
w/c 2nd March
First stage interviews with the organisation (online):
w/c 16th March
Second stage interviews with the organisation (in person):
w/c 23rd March
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE - OPERA NORTH
STRATEGIC FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP IN THE ARTS
Opera North, one of the UK's leading opera companies, is seeking an accomplished Director of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership and ensure robust financial management across the organisation.
Reporting to the General Director, you will lead the financial operations and governance framework of Opera North and its affiliated organisations, working closely with the Board of Trustees and Senior Leadership Team to devise sustainable financial strategies that deliver the company's artistic ambitions and strategic priorities. You’ll be taking over from a well-respected senior finance leader who is moving on after years of brilliant service, leaving a legacy to build upon and facilitating a substantial handover period.
This is a senior role requiring significant experience in complex financial and regulatory environments, with strong charity accounting knowledge highly desirable. You will lead a dedicated finance team while building productive partnerships with stakeholders across the organisation, external auditors, and professional advisers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Leadership
- Lead financial operations and governance across Opera North, Opera North Trading Ltd, Opera North Future Fund and Friends of Opera North
- Contribute to company strategy across all business areas, providing financial analysis and guidance on activities, plans, targets and business drivers
- Work with the General Director and Board to develop sustainable and viable financial strategies
Financial Management & Reporting
- Provide budgets and financial modelling, offering robust challenges to planning processes where necessary
- Produce regular management accounts, annual income and expenditure budgets, improving their effectiveness as managerial tools
- Prepare information on capital expenditure, property management and reserves management to enable effective Board assessment
- Ensure timely and accurate compliance with requirements of Arts Council England, Charity Commission, Companies House and other external stakeholders
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, manage and support the continuous professional development of the finance team
- Support the development of financial skills and awareness across budget-holders to achieve continuous improvement in financial planning, forecasting and budget management
- Develop procedures and policies to support the company's financial performance
Compliance & Governance
- Liaise with providers of professional services including auditors, tax advisers, insurers, lawyers and pension providers
- Work closely with the People Team to ensure efficient payroll and pension arrangements in line with legislative and HMRC requirements
- Maintain awareness of changes to leadership and governance legislation, communicating implications to non-finance colleagues
- Ensure an effective governance framework is in place
BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- 35 hours per week
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of 8 statutory holidays
- Pension scheme: Opera North contributes 5.5% of basic pay after 3 months' service (employee contribution 2.5%)
- Professional development opportunities
- Access to Opera North performances and cultural activities
- Based at the Howard Opera Centre, Leeds
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications & Professional Standing
- Full professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
- Professional membership of recognised accountancy body
Experience
- Senior manager or director level experience
- Substantial professional experience in a complex financial and regulatory environment
- Preparing and presenting management accounts, reports and data at board level
- Liaising with auditors and other professional advisers
- Management of a payroll function
- Managing teams
Technical Knowledge
- Knowledge of relevant legislation affecting financial reporting and taxes
- Good knowledge of VAT and Gift Aid
- Strong Excel skills
- Comfort with different accounting software
Skills & Attributes
- Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex financial information to stakeholders with varying levels of financial knowledge
- Ability and willingness to review and improve internal systems
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
HIGHLY DESIRABLE
- Knowledge and experience in charity accounting
- Understanding of charity law and guidance
- Knowledge and experience in preparing creative tax reliefs
- Professional experience of the arts sector
ABOUT OPERA NORTH
Opera North is one of the UK's most vibrant opera companies, creating extraordinary experiences for audiences across the North of England. The organisation values creativity, collaboration and cultural impact, operating with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Opera North promotes equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and makes recruitment decisions by matching our needs with the skills and experience of candidates. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from the global majority or those with other protected characteristics.
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK or be ready to obtain it.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
All Opera North employees are expected to:
- Represent company values and purpose to create extraordinary experiences every day
- Work collaboratively with all team members
- Act as an ambassador for Opera North, following all policies and procedures
- Ensure everyone visiting Opera North is welcomed and treated with respect
APPLICATION PROCESS
Broster Buchanan are acting as recruitment partner for this appointment.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Lucy Rider at Broster Buchanan
Application deadline: 13th March 2026 Interviews: 25th & 26th March
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Lucy Rider at Broster Buchanan.
If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.
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We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Digital Marketing Executive to join us at the Royal Meteorological Society (RMetS) – the leading independent expert for weather and climate, and one of the most established and respected scientific institutions in the world.
Make an impact: This is an exciting career opportunity for a marketer who loves content and data to use their skills and knowledge to make a positive impact on society.
Take ownership: You will play a key role in delivering our digital marketing strategy to increase brand awareness, audience engagement and conversion, whilst maximising content delivery and data insight.
Keep growing: With a broad marketing programme that includes everything from our global Weather Photographer of the Year competition to award-winning initiatives to engage the general public in the latest weather and climate science, the role offers an opportunity to develop your skills and experience in many areas of digital marketing.
What you will do in the role:
- Develop and execute digital marketing campaigns.
- Create compelling copy for the website, email campaigns, social media and other digital marketing materials.
- Manage the Society’s website, including developing, updating and monitoring content to ensure SEO/GEO maximisation and best practice.
- Plan, develop and oversee the production and repurposing of digital content including videos, podcasts and live streaming events, creating promotional, informational and thought leadership content.
- Oversee the design and production of printed material, branded assets and promotional items ensuring consistent implementation of the brand.
- Monitor and report on the performance of digital marketing campaigns, making recommendations for improvements and adjustments as needed.
- Build strong, productive, collaborative working relationships internally and externally to support the delivery of the digital marketing strategy.
Essential skills and experience you will need to demonstrate:
- Degree or relevant marketing qualification.
- Minimum of two years’ experience in a digital marketing role.
- Experience of email marketing, social media (including advertising) and content marketing.
- Digital content design skills with experience in creating and repurposing digital content through applications such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Audition (or other equivalent.)
- Strong written communication.
Desirable skills and experience:
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong project management skills: self-sufficient in prioritising, organising workload and planning ahead.
- Able to think critically with strong problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams.
- Previous experience of using marketing automation and CRM software.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
- Ability to use audio visual equipment such as a camera, microphone.
What you can expect when you work for the Royal Meteorological Society:
- Hybrid working, usually 2 days per week at home and 3 days per week at the RMetS Headquarters in Reading
- Permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week)
- 25 days holiday per year in addition to 8 public holidays.
- 10% employer pension contributions.
If you’d like to grow in this exciting and challenging Digital Marketing Executive position, working in a well-respected and internationally renowned charitable organisation with Royal Charter, we would love to hear from you.
Recruitment Information and Timetable:
The deadline for applications is Sunday 8 March 2026, although the position may close earlier than this if a suitable candidate is found.
To apply please click the link and apply through CharityJobs, with a full CV and detailed covering letter explaining how you meet the essential criteria for this role.
Interviews are expected to take place week on an on-going basis throughout February and March with some flexibility for interview times outside of core working hours.
The Royal Meteorological Society values diversity of background and perspective and is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We value diversity of background and perspective.
We are particularly committed to the employment and career development of people with disabilities. As part of this commitment, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) and who meet the essential criteria for the role they have applied for. If you wish to apply under this scheme, please indicate this in your covering letter. We also welcome discussion of any reasonable adjustments required to enable you to engage with the application process – if you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments with respect to the application process, please contact: Nathan Reece on 0118 2080 142.
For further information about this vacancy or working at the Royal Meteorological Society, generally please contact: Nathan Reece on 0118 2080 142.
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