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We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.

We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as our Strategic Communications Coordinator.

As part of the External Affairs and Fundraising department, you will play a key role in strengthening the voice for walking and wheeling, helping to develop and implement communications strategies and plans for Living Streets’ campaigning and fundraising activities.

You will join us at an exciting time as we launch our new strategy taking us to our centenary in 2029.

Living Streets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to background and criminal records checks as relevant to the job role.

Closing date: 17/06/2026 (5pm)

Interviews: 25/06/2026 

Forest Farm Peace Garden is a small East London charity offering ecotherapy and community gardening to support people’s mental health and wellbeing.

We are looking for a strategic, hands‑on Director (21 hours per week) to lead our next chapter, working closely with a committed staff team, trustees and volunteers.

As Director you will hold overall responsibility for the charity’s vision, strategy and day‑to‑day operations, ensuring our programmes run safely, sustainably and in line with our values. You will lead on fundraising and finance, including developing and delivering a fundraising strategy, managing budgets and reporting to funders and the Board of Trustees.

You will line‑manage our Ecotherapy Worker, Gardener, and three sessional staff, nurture a positive, inclusive culture, and make sure staff and volunteers are supported to do their best work. Building relationships with local mental health services, community organisations and partners will be central to the role, helping us reach people who can benefit most from time in the garden.

This role would suit someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with practical delivery in a small organisation, and who is confident working independently while collaborating closely with others. If you care about mental health, social justice and nature connection, and want to help a much‑loved local project thrive, we would love to hear from you.

We’re seeking a highly organised, proactive Operations Coordinator to help keep our work running smoothly behind the scenes. This is a varied role supporting colleagues across teams, maintaining key systems and trackers, and helping ensure processes are clear and effective.

Pause works alongside women at risk of having children removed from their care, helping them improve their lives and influencing the services and systems that affect them. Our vision is a society where women who experience child removal receive the support they need so it never happens more than once.

You’ll provide high-quality operational and administrative support to the national team, monitoring shared inboxes, maintaining accurate records, supporting project and funding tracking, and helping ensure effective use of our case recording system.

This role suits someone who is detail-oriented, digitally confident and comfortable managing competing priorities. You’ll collaborate across teams, using strong communication and coordination skills, while taking ownership of your work and adapting to changing needs.

You’ll be part of a small, supportive team, where everyone takes a flexible and collaborative approach to work and is committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable women. 

About us

Legacies account for over two thirds of the RNLI’s annual income today and will continue to be a vital fundraising stream for many years to come. Our stewardship offering is evolving. Creating meaningful and personal connections with those who choose to support us with a gift in their Will is what can set us apart from others.

In this role, working alongside your peer, you’ll be responsible for leading and inspiring our Engagement team, with a particular focus on how we steward and grow high-value legacy relationships. You will line manage up to five individuals who deliver both stewardship and awareness activity across their regions, ensuring our supporters receive a seamless and personalised experience and our volunteers are equipped to talk about gifts in Wills.

You’ll collaborate closely with colleagues across Legacy Marketing & Administration, Philanthropy and Regional Engagement teams to ensure we take a more proactive, insight-led approach to identifying and supporting high-value pledgers. Working with your peer, you will shape the culture and direction of the team, ensuring focus, consistency and delivery across a range of key projects.

Your role

As a Senior Legacy Engagement Manager – Stewardship and Blended Giving, you will focus on:

• Inspiring and managing the team, working in partnership with the other Senior Legacy Engagement Manager, to deliver a world-class stewardship programme for legacy supporter
• Leading the development of a more structured, insight-led stewardship approach, ensuring clarity on when a personalised, relationship-led approach adds the most value
• Supporting and guiding Legacy Engagement Managers to prioritise and build relationships with supporters most likely to leave significant gifts
• Driving a more proactive approach to identifying and engaging high-value legacy supporters, moving beyond passive acquisition routes
• Playing a key role in developing our Blended Giving approach, working closely with the Philanthropy team to connect legacy and major giving opportunities
• Collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to deliver a seamless, supporter-centric experience that secures and grows long-term income
• Using insight and data to continuously evaluate and improve our stewardship approach, identifying opportunities to enhance supporter experience and value
• Contributing to the wider legacy strategy, helping evolve our approach to meet new opportunities and challenges

About you

As an experienced fundraising or engagement leader, you’ll be comfortable building meaningful relationships with supporters, working collaboratively across teams and inspiring others to deliver excellent stewardship.

To be considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Strong leadership experience, including managing and motivating a geographically dispersed team and driving performance
• Demonstrable experience in managing high-value relationships, including stewardship of major donors or legacy pledgers
• Experience of developing and delivering personalised engagement approaches that drive long-term value
• Proven ability to use insight and data to inform decision-making and prioritisation
• Experience of working across teams to deliver integrated approaches, ideally including exposure to both legacy and major giving
• Ability to influence a wide range of stakeholders and drive change in a complex organisation
• Strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate strategy into clear, practical delivery
• A valid driving licence

For more information and to apply, please visit our jobs page.

Closing date: 14 June 2026.

Interview date: w/c 22 June 2026 (on Teams).

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

Supporter Services Assistant

Up to £25k pro-rata £14,285.71 for 20 hours per week, plus 8% employer pension contribution
Part-time (20 hours per week, Wednesday - Friday)
Hybrid – 1 day per week in Godalming, Surrey
Permanent role

Are you passionate about animal welfare and love delivering excellent customer service? Do you take pride in your attention to detail and enjoy working with systems and processes? Are you looking for flexibility in your work life? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

At the League Against Cruel Sports, we’re working towards a kinder society where animals are no longer persecuted in the name of ‘sport’. We’re looking for a Supporter Services Assistant to join our friendly and committed Fundraising team.

This is a vital role that supports our incredible supporters — whether they’re making a donation, updating their details or asking about our campaigns. You'll be the first point of contact for many of them, helping to deliver a warm, professional and efficient experience by phone, email and post.

You'll also support the team with accurate data entry, payment processing and the day-to-day running of our supporter database, helping to ensure every gift and action is recorded and acknowledged appropriately.

Our motto is “dialogue, not monologue” — we value every conversation with our supporters, and you'll be instrumental in making sure they feel heard, appreciated and part of our movement.

Key responsibilities:

· Responding to supporter enquiries by phone, email and post

· Processing donations and setting up direct debits

· Maintaining and updating supporter records using our CRM systems

· Sending thank you letters and supporter communications

· Supporting data imports, exports and database hygiene

· Handling supporter complaints with care and professionalism

What we’re looking for:

· Experience in customer or supporter care

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Confidence using databases and Microsoft Office

· Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

· Empathy for supporters and a commitment to our cause

· A calm, friendly and solutions-focused approach

Experience with Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM systems is helpful, but not essential – we’ll provide full training.

Why join us?

You’ll be joining a values-driven charity with a long and proud history of campaigning, protecting wildlife and exposing cruelty.

We offer a flexible, supportive working environment with 28 days of annual leave pro rata (in addition to the public holidays and rising with service) and flexible working arrangements.

Additionally, our benefits package includes a generous employer contribution of eight percent towards your pension scheme and discounts on shopping, electronics, hospitality and leisure.

Most importantly, working at the League gives you the opportunity to make a real difference for animals. Find out more about working at the League.

The League Against Cruel Sports is committed to inclusivity and diversity, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Ready to make a real difference? Don't wait - apply now! We're looking to fill these positions quickly and will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter. Together, we can redefine what is acceptable and create a better world for animals.

Prospect Research Officer
Location: Headquarters in Lincoln – HEMS Way, Lincoln, LN4 2GW. Hybrid working may be available upon completion of probation
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 per week
Salary: £26,500 to £34,000 (FTE) dependent upon skills and experience
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Corporate and Philanthropy Partnerships Manager

About Us

The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) provides lifesaving critical care to the communities of Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire, funded by public donations. If somebody is involved in a serious incident or suddenly taken ill, speed and time are of the essence. Giving a patient the best chance of survival, our Air Ambulance crew effectively take the A&E department to the scene of the emergency.

Rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission across all five areas that were inspected – Safe, Caring, Effective, Responsive and Well led, we are a friendly, inclusive, and dynamic team focused on ensuring we deliver the best possible service. The tie that binds us here at LNAA is our set of values – Teamwork. Respect. Innovation. Compassion (TRIC). We display these attributes in the way we interact with the people we meet, from former patients and volunteers to our supporters and colleagues.

About the Role

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance are looking for a proactive and analytical Prospect Research Officer to join our team and play a vital role in supporting income growth.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of fundraising strategy, identifying and researching prospective supporters across corporate organisations, high-net-worth individuals, and trusts & foundations.

Your insight will directly influence fundraising success—helping teams prioritise opportunities, strengthen relationships, and secure vital funding to support lifesaving services.

Our Benefits

• Annual Leave of 25 days, which increases by 1 additional day per completed year of service up to a maximum of 30 days. in addition to bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff)
• Additional days leave for your birthday.
• Pension scheme includes 6% employer contributions, with 4% employee contribution.
• Access to a Health & Wellbeing Care Plan*
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme*
• Life insurance at 3 times your annual salary*

*On completion of probationary period.

Closing date: Friday 12th June 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 22nd June 2026
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle (or equivalent) is required for this role.

Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and equitably regardless of gender, race, colour, ethnicity, age, disabilities, social economic background, religious or political beliefs, marital status, maternity or paternity, or sexual orientation.

Please note that we are currently unable to sponsor applicants for work visas in the UK. Therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. Applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship will not be considered.

No agencies please.

We are looking for a passionate, dog welfare and training literate, manager to energise, inspire and lead Chilterns Dog Rescue Society into the future

CDRS is a successful and established dog rehoming charity working from our ‘state of the art’ Rescue Centre near Wendover, Bucks.

Our passionate staff, volunteers and members are striving to make life better for our dogs using their kindness and expertise.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive the charity forwards and shape it for the future

Will you join us and make life better for dogs?

Job Title: Head of Dog Rehoming Charity

Reports to: Board of Trustees

Location: Bromley Heights Rescue Centre HP23 6LD

Salary: £35-40k

Hours: 40 per week on an agreed rota (includes weekends and bank holidays)

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Responsibilities

Be responsible for all aspects of the Charity - dogs, people, facilities ,compliance and finances

Manage the charity and the skilled staff within it

Optimise the rescue of dogs and maintain the high quality of care currently in place

Drive the marketing, brand awareness and fundraising of the charity

Actively promote high standards of care with the staff and volunteers

Support and co-ordinate the volunteers, foster carers and members

About the team

We have an experienced team of 13 staff in place across the Charity. They are passionate about caring for the dogs and finding suitable loving homes for them in the next stage of their lives.

What we’re looking for

Essential

· A self starter with a  passion for improving the lives of the dogs in our care

· Proven senior leadership experience in a charity, animal welfare, or similar organisation.

· Strong understanding of animal welfare principles and UK legislation affecting rehoming charities.

· Demonstrated ability in strategic planning, team leadership, and financial oversight.

· Successful track record in fundraising, stakeholder engagement, and partnership building.

· Excellent communication, people management, empathy, and decision-making skills.

· Good listening skills and openness to staff proposals, suggestions. Utilisation of existing staff experience and qualifications

· Experience working directly in rescue, veterinary, or kennels environments.

· Knowledge of health and Safety and employment law

Desirable

· Knowledge of marketing, PR, and community engagement strategies.

· Qualification in charity management, business administration, or animal welfare.

What we offer

28 days holiday per year including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Lovely working environment in the Chiltern Hills at our modern rescue centre

A fulfilling and fun role rescuing dogs and giving them a better life

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 21st June 2026

Interview date: 28th June 2026

Please note, we do not accept applications or speculative CVs from agencies.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

anonymised application form and cover letter
In-person interview at the centre
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

We operate a bias-free application process in our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. To assess your application quickly, fairly and objectively, please fully complete the qualifications and work history sections of our online application form.

Redacted CVs may be accepted by exception.

We believe being an inclusive, diverse organisation – where we welcome diversity of thought, value individuals’ experience and can reach and partner all areas of society – is crucial if we’re to help more dogs. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

There’s a place for everyone at CDRS and we encourage applications from talented people across all communities.

CDRS is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. You may be subject to a criminal record check if required for the role

About Cord

Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities. 

We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.

Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:

• Empowering Women & Girls
• Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
• Climate & the Environment
• Economic Empowerment
• Supporting Stronger Societies

We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. A 2026 global staff survey returned very positive feedback about Cord as a place to work with strong expressions of belonging, purpose and value, and with 97% of staff saying that would recommend Cord as a great place to work. We are looking for a great candidate to join this fantastic organisation and contribute to our work to Build Peace. If you like the sound of us, then take a look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!

About the Role

Cord’s turnover is about £2.3M a year. About 85% of Cord’s funding is restricted, coming from institutional donors like the EU and governments, and 15% (about £300K) is unrestricted coming from a committed UK supporter base and other private fundraising streams.

In 2026, Cord is registered in the UK and has offices in five other countries and programme activities in a further seven countries.

Cord has a range of finance systems, procedures and reporting practices to meet the needs of our operations in each location. Our finance function facilitates operations across the organisation to ensure there is good financial management, effective financial control, and compliance as well as a culture of support and learning.

This role is responsible for bookkeeping for Cord’s UK operation. The organisation’s income is received directly to the UK, the UK expenditure (£700K) and the organisation’s main treasury management is within the UK. The UK Finance Officer processes the monthly payroll for the UK (11ppl) and international staff (8ppl), processes international payments and fund transfers. The role also supports to the Finance Manager to implement the Finance Workplan and it produces a range of reports that support the effective financial management of the organisation. 

This role would suit someone with experience of working in finance within a charity, who is motivated by the work that Cord does and is interested in undertaking a long-term role. You will need an organised approach to your work, with the ability to diligently complete routine functions independently, whilst also being sufficiently flexible and able to respond to immediate tasks as they arise. You will have a drive for continual improvement of the organisation’s systems and processes, with a view improve efficiency and adapt to changing technological developments and compliance regulations.

If you like what you read and are passionate about real and lasting change, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.

Application Instructions

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter that explains your interest in Cord and the role, and details how you fulfil the requirements of the role.  

This is a hybrid role that is based in Cord’s admin office in Coventry and part at home. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Programmes, Governance and Income Generation Manager 

Lambeth Links (Registered charity 1193637) 

Role: Programmes, Governance and Income Generation Manager 

Hours: Part-time, 4 days / 30 hours per week. We will consider flexible working. 

Annual Salary: £31,000 to £33,000 pro rata per year depending on experience.

Location: North Lambeth, London SE1. Hybrid working with at least one day a week in the office and regular work across the borough.

Working hours: Some evening and weekend work will be required, for example to attend community events, meetings and Pride related activity. 

Right to work: Applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. 

About Lambeth Links 

Lambeth Links are recruiting a Programmes, Governance and Income Generation Manager to support our charity’s meaningful work across Lambeth.

Lambeth Links is a small charity with a big ambition: to be a central point of rallying, communication and advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ Community who live, work and socialise in Lambeth – the largest borough in London. The organisation aims to strengthen the links between individuals and groups while also highlighting the many issues that continue to adversely affect the community. 

Lambeth has a deep and rich history of LGBTQIA+ activism. From being home to founding members of the Gay Liberation Front (GLF) to hosting Europe’s first Euro Pride in Brixton in 1992, the borough has long been the beating heart of the LGBTQIA+ Community. Lambeth Links exists to continue that legacy of championing collective voice and driving forward change. 

This role is funded by The National Lottery Community Fund’s Reaching Communities award.  

About the Role 

As Programmes, Governance and Income Generation Manager, you will turn strategy into funded programmes, secure income from government and public bodies, and ensure delivery meets both community needs and funder objectives.

The ideal candidate will have: 

• Significant experience of managing programmes or multiple projects end-to-end, including planning, commissioning, timeline and delivery management, and evaluation. 

• Experience of delivering bids and managing budgets across a variety of income generation streams, such as grants and fundraising, partnerships, stakeholder engagement, or donation drives.

• Experience of building and maintaining partnerships with local and national statutory organisations (Government Councils, NHS), commissioning bodies, grassroots and community organisations, and relevant trusts and foundations. 

• Experience of organisational development or change, for example improving systems, structures, culture or ways of working in a small organisation. 

• Understanding of the issues faced by LGBTQIA+ people, including those who are Black or from other communities of colour, disabled people and people with insecure immigration status, and a commitment to intersectional practice. 

How to Apply 

If you wish to apply for this position, please supply the following by 11.30pm on Wednesday, 4th June: 

• A detailed CV, setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.

• A cover letter (maximum two sides of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role by addressing the following: 

1. Your understanding of the issues facing the LGBTQ+ community, particularly within Lambeth. 

1. Your experience securing and managing diverse income streams and budgets end-to-end. 

1. Examples of managing high-impact programmes from planning through to evaluation. 

1. Evidence of building strong partnerships with public sector bodies, businesses, and community organisations. 

• Details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent. 

About the Role

This is no ordinary desk job. As a Programmes Officer, you will play a key role in supporting HRF’s humanitarian and development programmes, helping secure vital funding and coordinating projects that create meaningful impact for vulnerable communities worldwide.

Working closely with field teams, donors, and partners, you will contribute to programme development, grant management, reporting, and strategic coordination across multiple country programmes. The role also includes opportunities for international travel to field locations, offering direct exposure to the communities and projects you support.

What You'll Be Doing

Under the management of the Head of International Programmes (HQ-based), the Programmes Officer will support the development and implementation of HRF’s programmes, with a strong focus on programme coordination, donor engagement, and fundraising. Key responsibilities include:

Grant Acquisition and Donor Coordination

• Develop concept notes, proposals, budgets, logical frameworks, and situation analyses.
• Identify new funding opportunities through donor platforms, clusters, and networking.
• Coordinate with colleagues to gather data required for proposal development.
• Represent HRF at relevant meetings and networking events.
• Coordinate with the marketing department to support project visibility.

Grant and Programme Management

• Review contracts, MOUs, and project documentation.
• Support project teams throughout the project cycle.
• Ensure projects comply with donor requirements, work plans, and budgets.
• Maintain communication with field offices, donors, and sector focal points.
• Lead the development of narrative and financial donor reports.
• Support donor visits, meetings, and external communications.
• Act as a focal point between HQ, donors, and field teams.
• Support MEAL teams in tracking project indicators.
• Ensure programme quality in line with HRF policies and SOPs.

Organisational Strategy and Growth

• Support the development and revision of organisational policies.
• Assist in supervising volunteers and interns.
• Support recruitment processes, particularly for field offices.
• Promote cross-learning and collaboration within the programmes department.
• Contribute to country-level strategic planning.
• Deliver staff capacity-building support where required.

Administrative Work 

• Maintain and update HRF databases and records.
• Ensure proposal submission documents are accurate and submitted on time.
• Maintain organised and up-to-date files and documentation.

Who we're looking for

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field; master’s degree desirable.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of the humanitarian or development sector.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with strong report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required.
• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Familiarity with the UK charity sector is desirable.

It’s been a fantastic few years at Nova with new projects and campaigns reaching hundreds of local good causes. We are a small Wakefield-based charity with a big impact for the community groups, charities and social enterprises in the local area that we support. We do this through specialist advice, networks, funding and as a trusted source of information – that’s where you could come in.

We’re looking for someone to join our friendly and collaborative team. Someone that can get the right information to the right people so that local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations get the support they need to thrive. It’s a brilliant way to use your creative skills to make a difference.

What does this role involve?

The Officer will play a central role in bringing our communications and marketing to life. They’ll support with interesting and diverse campaigns that build an engaged community of members and celebrate the impact of the VCSE sector in Wakefield District.

Here’s a quick insight into what the Officer will be busy with:

• Supporting with planning, delivery and monitoring of our comms
• Developing content to promote Nova’s regular activities and events on a variety of channels, including our website and social media
• Managing an inbox and using that information to curate updates
• Creating, designing and branding documents
• Supporting the development of our email marketing

What are we looking for in our Communications Officer?

• Ability to identify, write and design engaging content
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Digital skills and ability to use online marketing tools, including social media
• Relevant qualifications or work experience
• Ability to prioritise and work flexibly
• Ability to interpret complex information

It's a brilliant opportunity for someone with creative fair and an understanding of marketing.

Take a look at the Person Specification on our website for more details and if you feel you are the right person, we’d encourage you to apply! We value personal qualities and experience as well as work experience.

What do we offer?

You’ll benefit from a competitive salary, 28 days a holiday a year (plus bank holidays), and some great benefits including:

• Blended home and office working
• Flexible working hours
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Rewards Programme
• 5% salary contribution to a pension scheme
• A range of enhanced policies and practices to ensure a supportive and inclusive workplace
• Annual pay reviews

We’re an equal opportunities organisation and invite applications from all sections of the community. It’s important to us that everyone is welcomed and valued in our workplace, so we support staff and applicants in a number of ways. More information can be found in the Application Pack and in our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement.

To apply, complete the online application form. 

Closing date: Sunday 5 July, 9pm

Interview date: Thursday 16 July

We notify all applicants of the outcome of your application however, due to capacity, we are unable to provide feedback to applicants until the interview stage.

Head of Finance | DFN Project SEARCH

Remote, with travel to London on average once a month plus occasional site visits | £51,500 – £61,500 | 9-day fortnight (after probation), flexible working welcome

DFN Project SEARCH is a national charity supporting young adults with a learning disability, autism, or both, into real, paid, lasting work. Last year alone, 431 young people started jobs through our programme. We work with around 200 employers, colleges and local authorities across the UK, and we've supported over 2,900 people since we started. We're good at what we do, and we want to do a lot more of it. Our aim is to support 10,000 interns by 2030.

We've grown rapidly, which is exciting, and this role has been newly created to make sure all the finance processes are set up so that we can continue to grow and scale properly. So, this isn't a steady-state job where you inherit clean processes and just keep them ticking. You'll be helping to build the structure as the charity grows around it.

That means we need someone who can lead and do. You'll own the finance function end to end: month-end, management accounts, statutory reporting, cash flow, controls. You'll also shape how all of it should work as we continue to grow. One day you're posting journals and reconciling the balance sheet; the next you're helping a budget holder who's never read a P&L understand their numbers, or modelling what reaching 10,000 interns actually means financially. You'll report to the Finance Director and line manage our Finance Administrator.

What your time will look like:

- Running the finance function day to day and ensuring everything is accurate, compliant and efficient, which means journals, reconciliations, month-end close, the monthly rhythm

- Producing management accounts and board-level reporting that people can act on, with clear commentary

- Working with the Finance Director on budgeting, statutory accounts, audit and VAT

- Strengthening cash flow forecasting, treasury, reserves and credit control

- Owning the controls framework, financial policies and procedures, and getting more out of Xero so we have real-time insight, not using out-of-date assumptions to make business critical decisions

- Managing restricted, designated and unrestricted funds, and reporting to funders properly and on time

- Supporting fundraising and bid colleagues with budgets for grant applications and tenders

- Overseeing payroll and pensions with our provider

- Helping non-finance colleagues across the charity get more confident in their own financial understanding

What we need from you:

- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)

- Solid charity finance experience. You'll know Charity SORP, restricted funds and grant reporting, and you're across the changes coming to SORP

- Someone happy with their hands on the controls: month-end, reconciliations, statutory accounts and board reporting

- Strong on Xero (or quick to get there) and advanced Excel

- The ability to explain numbers clearly to people who don't think in numbers

- Experience setting up or developing financial instructions, controls and processes in a charity

You don't need to tick every single box. If you've been part of a finance team that's been through this kind of change and you're ready to step up and lead it yourself, we'd still really like to hear from you.

But honestly, the most important element is you, and how you bring people along with you through a period of change. You'll be comfortable bringing structure and calm to an organisation that's still growing into its processes. We need someone who can be calm and measured when the numbers feel busy, who can be a steady anchor point for the team when a lot is changing, and who knows when to help and when to teach someone how to help themselves. You'll be relentless about making things better, but able to bring people with you rather than drag them. If you want to lead a change rather than just be part of one, this is for you!

The practical stuff: This is a remote and flexible role, and we mean it, but it isn't a "never-leave-the-house" role. The leadership team comes together regularly, on average once a month, plus occasional travel to sites and the odd away day. Travel is always planned in advance and we cover the costs. If you can reach London comfortably and you value time with the people you work with, you'll get the best of both.

- 25 days' annual leave, plus your birthday off and bank holidays on top, with the option to buy back additional leave

- 9-day fortnight after successful completion of probation: 37.5 hours worked across nine days, with the tenth day off

- Flexible working genuinely considered: job share, part-time (minimum 4 days), compressed hours

- Pension: 6% employer contribution

- Employee Assistance Programme and NHS top-up wellbeing support

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship, so you'll need the existing right to work in the UK.

It won't be a surprise that we're a Disability Confident employer. We share interview questions in advance, and if you need any adjustments to the process, or a different format for any stage, please just tell us.

If you're a charity finance person who wants their work to really mean something, and who fancies building something rather than just maintaining it, we'd love to hear from you.

Dates to note:

- Closing date: 16th June

- First interviews (remote): 24th–25th June

- Final interviews (London): 30th June

About Orbis UK

Orbis UK is an affiliate of Orbis International, an eye care charity that transforms lives through the prevention and treatment of avoidable blindness and visual impairment.

Over 1.1 billion people live with vision loss in the world today. Yet for a staggering 90% of these people, visual impairment is treatable or could have been prevented.

At Orbis we work to change this injustice by providing treatment to thousands of people each year, training new generations of eye health-workers, and leading cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs that restore sight. Our vision is a world where communities strive together in the fight to save sight, and no-one is needlessly blind.

Orbis UK (Orbis Charitable Trust) is a registered charity in the UK and raises income from funders across the UK, Europe and the Middle East, towards our global commitment to eliminate avoidable blindness. In 2025, the UK team raised £10m.  These funds supported 18 projects across 8 countries. With these funds we delivered 9,908 training sessions for health workers, enabled 469,287 eye screenings, 37,378 treatments and delivered 2.5m doses of antibiotics to tackle trachoma.

Our ambition is to grow our income consistently over £10 million per year within the next five years.

About the role

Orbis UK is offering the role of Senior Finance Officer, as the organisation seeks to grow and build on past successes to reach its target of achieving £10m income in the next 5 years.

This role is vital in order to support a highly performing group of staff as we seek to transform lives through the prevention and treatment of blindness. This role will sit within the Finance Team, which is responsible for the day-to-day finance operations of the organisation supporting both the Finance Manager and the Director of Finance and Operations in processing payments, payroll, journals, bank reconciliations and other key financial tasks needed for the successful running of a small international charity.

This is an ideal role for someone who has an appetite for growth in their skills and knowledge and who has an aptitude for process and structure, which is critical when helping to manage the resources of an organisation, ensuring financial discipline and effective controls are maintained throughout. This role would be perfect for any candidate looking to further their career in finance and accountancy and you will be supported by a team of experienced accountants to guide and train you as well as provide you with plenty of development and learning opportunities, especially in pursuit of an accountancy qualification.

Working within a team where new ideas are promoted and encouraged under an experienced Finance Manager, this role provides the perfect opportunity for the postholder to take ownership and make demonstrable change within a thriving international NGO.

We are looking for someone who has excellent, demonstrable financial acumen and experience, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, who can demonstrate an ability to learn with a thirst for new ideas. A high degree of IT proficiency is important as the organisation seeks to use technology, including Artificial Intelligence, to work more effectively for the achievement of growth in the organisation. Knowledge of the NGO sector is desirable, but we are open to applications from across disciplines and expertise if you can demonstrate your aptitude for the role with a hunger to learn. Applications from candidates seeking to work part time (30 hours per week) will be considered for the right candidate, which can be worked flexibly.

The main responsibilities of this role are:

• To provide effective financial support to the Finance team and the wider organisation to ensure the smooth running of the charity.
• To ensure business continuity is maintained through the management of the purchase ledger function, including BACS, online banking payments and the review of expenses and credit card payments, payroll, income and bank reconciliations and other key tasks needed to ensure financial reporting can be made on schedule and in line with statutory, audit and trustee deadlines.
• To be organised, have excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise and manage a changing workload.

Benefits of working for Orbis UK

Before completion of probation:

• Competitive Salary benchmarked annually
• Minimum 25 days holiday pro-rated increasing with length of service
• Life Assurance Policy (4 x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• E-learning Courses
• Social Activities
• Flexitime
• Free Sight test

After completion of probation:

• Matched employer pension contribution up to a maximum of 10% of basic salary
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice scheme
• Contribution to cost of new prescription glasses
• Possibility of an overseas project visit after 3 years’ service

 Application and interviews

Closing Date: 11th June 2026
First Interviews: 19th and 22nd June 2026

Second Interviews: TBC

Start Date: ASAP

All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to reply to all applications, so if you haven’t heard from us by June 18th 2026, your application has not been successful. We reserve the right to close applications early, if we receive enough applications that meet the criteria for the role so we would encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Our Values

At Orbis we look to attract inspiring and motivated people to help fight blindness in communities around the world. Experience is vital to any application but over and above this we are looking for individuals who share our values. Our values of Accountability, Commitment, Innovation, Integrity and Equity are the thread that connect our global team across geographies, languages, job functions, and time zones. The Orbis values reflect the way we - as an organisation and as individuals - approach problems and communicate with each other.

Our Vision

To transform lives through the prevention and treatment of blindness

Our Mission

With out network of partners, we mentor, train and inspire local teams so they can save sight in their communities.

Equal opportunities

Orbis UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any suitably qualified persons. We operate an anonymised recruitment procedure so that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of age, gender reassignment, being married or in a civil partnership, being pregnant or on maternity leave, disability, race including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. This aims to ensure all applicants are assessed solely on the strength of their application and not be affected by unconscious bias or confirmation bias. Orbis UK acknowledges and recognises the disadvantages and barriers people from underrepresented and socially diverse groups face in the workforce. Orbis UK is committed to addressing this issue and we strongly encourage those from underrepresented and socially diverse groups (Black and Ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates with disabilities) to apply.

Safeguarding

Orbis UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and criminal records checks. Orbis UK is also a member of the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme

Application is via curriculum vitae and covering letter, via the Charity Jobs Website where applications will be kept anonymous to ensure a fair selection process. Enquiries about the role can be made by contacting us via our website.

We kindly ask recruiters or agencies not to contact us about this role as we're managing this process directly. Due to the volume of agency enquiries, we're unfortunately unable to respond to each one individually.

Location: Reading, Hybrid (at least once per month to Reading Office)

Hours: 21 hours per week

Salary: £30,124 pro rata £17,097.41 for 21 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time

Campaign Closes: 22nd June 2026

Interviews: First stage: 24th/25th June 2026,

                Second stage: 30th June 2026

On occasion, we may close a vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible, as we will be shortlisting on a rolling basis.

Core Purpose

To deliver high quality, accurate, and responsive financial support that ensures the smooth operation of Make-A-Wish finance function. This role is central to maintaining the integrity of financial data through timely processing of transactions, effective communication with stakeholders, and diligent reconciliation of accounts. By supporting both internal teams and external partners, the role helps uphold financial compliance and operational efficiency, enabling Make-A-Wish to focus on granting life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses.

Key Responsibilities

Customer and Communication Support

• Monitor the finance mailbox daily, ensuring all emails are reviewed and responded to in a timely, professional, and accurate manner. Provide first-line support for internal and external customer queries, escalating complex or unresolved issues to the appropriate team member or manager.
• Handle incoming calls to the finance team, offering courteous and knowledgeable assistance. Accurately log call details and follow up on outstanding queries to ensure resolution and customer satisfaction.

Sales and Purchase Processing

• Process sales invoices accurately and efficiently in accordance with MAW’s financial procedures, ensuring correct coding, VAT treatment, and timely dispatch to customers.
• Set up new customers and suppliers on the finance system, verifying all required documentation and approvals are in place. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records to support compliance and audit readiness.
• Process purchase ledger invoices (approx. 360 per month), ensuring they are matched to purchase orders, coded correctly, and approved in line with internal controls. Resolve discrepancies promptly to avoid payment delays.
• Create payment runs and upload onto the bank for approval, ensuring approvals are obtained in a timely manner

Reconciliations and Debt Management

• Perform supplier statement reconciliations regularly, identifying and resolving aged or unmatched items. Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure accounts are accurate and up to date.
• Monitor outstanding sales invoices, escalating overdue items to the relevant ‘requestor’ or budget holder. Support the credit control process by providing timely updates and assisting with follow-up actions.
• Conduct income reconciliations on a regular basis, ensuring all income is accurately recorded and discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts as assigned, maintaining clear audit trails and supporting documentation for all entries.

Expense and Credit Card Management

• Process monthly credit card statements, ensuring all transactions are supported by receipts, correctly coded, and approved in line with company policy.
• Review and process employee expense claims, checking for accuracy, policy compliance, and appropriate authorisation before submission for payment.

Inventory and Stock Control

• Conduct stock takes at agreed intervals, working with relevant departments to ensure accurate counts and investigate variances. Support the maintenance of accurate stock records in the finance system.

Financial Recording and Reporting

• Post and process journal entries for accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments to ensure the general ledger reflects accurate and complete financial information. Maintain supporting documentation for all entries.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process improvements and opportunities for automation, making recommendations to line manager and supporting implementation

General and Ad-Hoc Support

• Support with ad-hoc finance tasks as required, including data entry, reporting, and assisting with audits or internal reviews.
• Provide cover for 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.

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in a finance or accounts role, with a solid understanding of financial processes such as invoicing, reconciliations, and ledger management.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial reporting.
• GCSE Maths or equivalent, grade 4/5 (C) or above.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to respond professionally to internal and external queries.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing workload effectively and meeting deadlines.
• Proficient in using finance systems, particularly Xero and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Strong organisational skills and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Willingness to learn
• Positive and ‘can do’ attitude

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working within a charity, non-profit, or mission-driven organisation.
• Experience with stock control or inventory management.
• Knowledge of VAT and basic accounting principles.
• AAT qualification or working towards a relevant finance qualification.
• Experience supporting audits or financial reviews.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and support team members during absences.
• Proficiency in finance systems, Lightyear & JOIIN