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Senior Community Fundraiser – North & Midlands
Location: Remote (based in Birmingham or Coventry area) with regular local travel and occasional visits to London and Sheffield
Contract: 18-month fixed term
Hours: 35 per week (open to considering a four-day week)
Salary: £31,000-£34,000
Join Breast Cancer Now – the research and support charity that’s here for anyone affected by breast cancer.
We believe that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well. To make this future a reality, we need passionate fundraisers to help us grow our income and impact.
About the role
As Senior Community Fundraiser, you will be an important part of the team building Breast Cancer Now’s presence across the North and Midlands; local knowledge and networks will be key to success in this role. This is an exciting opportunity to:
- Identify and develop relationships with new supporters including individuals, clubs, societies, and local businesses.
- Nurture existing long-term relationships to increase fund raised income and engagement.
- Lead a brand-new pilot for our award-winning Asda Tickled Pink partnership, engaging stores and inspiring colleagues and customers to raise vital funds.
You’ll dedicate 50% of your time to the Asda Tickled Pink pilot, working closely with store teams to increase engagement and income. The other half will focus on developing community fundraising across your region.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
- An excellent relationship builder providing exceptional customer service / account management / stewardship. Previous experience working in a charity is not required.
- Experience in developing customer relationships / accounts / supporters, with a focus on retention and income growth.
- A confident communicator and natural team player, able to inspire and influence a wide range of audiences.
- Highly organised, able to analyse and organise data, work independently and manage budgets.
You’ll need a full clean driving licence, access to a car, and flexibility to travel and work occasional evenings/weekends.
Why join us?
- Be part of a charity that funds life-saving research and provides vital support services.
- Work in a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas and impact matter.
- Help shape a pilot project that could transform local engagement for one of the UK’s most successful charity partnerships.
Salary: £31,000-£34,000
Closing date: midday on Monday 5th January 2026
To apply: please share your CV and cover letter with Philippa at Charity People.
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Deputy Manager
Location: Islington and Camden
Salary: £42,798 - £46,295 PA
Fixed Term contract for 12 Months (with possibility of becoming permanent)
Ready to take the next step in your career? Join our client as a Deputy Manager and lead a passionate team making a real difference for people affected by homelessness. We're recruiting for two Deputy Managers.
Islington
Rosebery Avenue is a 24/7 Skills and Employment service with 22 self-contained flats, supporting residents into training, education, and work. As Deputy Manager, you’ll lead a small, dedicated team in a psychologically informed environment, working with partners like our client’s Recovery College to deliver tailored support.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable leader with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You’ll be passionate about high-quality care, eager to learn, and committed to supporting your team and clients. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your management career and make a real impact in a supportive setting.
Camden
Endsleigh Gardens supports people with a history of homelessness and complex needs, including mental health, substance use, and alcohol issues. We provide a safe, recovery-focused environment where clients can rebuild their lives and work towards independent accommodation.
As Deputy Manager, you’ll lead and inspire staff to create a psychologically informed service that drives meaningful change. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality support to vulnerable individuals facing significant barriers.
Key responsibilities in this role will be:
- Support the team with day-to-day service management and development.
- Lead and motivate staff through effective line management and supervision, ensuring a person-centred, recovery-focused approach.
- Respond to incidents and work with the management team to maintain high health and safety standards.
- Build strong partnerships with external organisations to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
Work mainly Monday–Friday office hours, with occasional flexibility to meet service needs.
About you
This will be a fantastic opportunity for someone to be proactive, take a lead and build their management skills. If you can demonstrate the below, we encourage you to apply!
- The ability to negotiate with a wide range of internal and external partners to build positive working relationships.
- Good planning and organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise your own time and workload.
- Knowledge and understanding of the housing and support needs of people experiencing homelessness, and a genuine interest in supporting people to transform their lives.
- You'll have previous experience leading a team, as well as some experience of motivating and empowering staff and/or volunteers to take responsibility for delivering a high-quality service.
We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.
Closing date: 10 am on 10th December 2025
Interview and assessments on 19th or 22nd December 2025
I am urgently seeking an experienced Interim People & Culture Advisor to focus on Change for a not-for-profit organisation based in East London. The role pays a salary in the range of £41,000 to £43,500 per year depending upon experience and requires hybrid working (2 days per week in the office) on a fixed term salaried contract starting ASAP until the end of March 2026.
Reporting to one of the Change People Partners, your key responsibilities include: -
- Providing high quality advice and guidance to managers and staff about change processes through various media such as at meetings or via the People Advice mailbox
- Providing support to the Change People Partners leading change at all stages of organisational change. This will include maintaining the datasheets for change, managing employee relations issues arising from change, producing accurate redundancy calculations, preparing documents and reports, reviewing terms and conditions of employment
- Working independently with the self-awareness to know when to escalate higher risk issues to the appropriate Change People Partners for guidance or resolution
- Creating solutions to problems (that are appropriate for this grade) that do not have a ready-made solution in the existing policies and procedures by seeking further advice internally and/or externally, exploring best practice and legislative guidance
The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, experience, skills and competencies: -
- Significant experience of supporting managers, staff and people colleagues with organisational change processes gained within a complex work environment
- Proficient in using standard office IT and management systems, including using lookups in Excel
- Strong knowledge of employment law and the experience to apply that knowledge to manage employee relations cases end-to-end and know when to seek support from senior People colleagues or a third party
- Significant experience of organising and prioritising own workload on a day-to-day basis and of working to tight deadlines
- Chartered CIPD Member or equivalent experience to demonstrate the capability required for this role
- High attention to detail required for all work such as data and reporting management, letter writing and good work presentation in all aspects of associated administration
- Able to use information including policies to advise and guide managers on issues and employee relation matters
- Able to work as part of change project team and demonstrate strong planning skills to handle multiple priorities
If you have the skills, knowledge and experience for this role and you are available to start at short notice, please apply with your up-to-date CV and contact details.
My client, a well known charity, is looking to recruit a permanent business partner to join the team. Based from home, with some travel throughout the year, the role will be to deliver financial data, analysis and support to managers across the business whilst developing and delivering good quality budgeting and forecasting tools which will help provide specialist financial advice for informed decision-making.
Day to day your role will include:
- To be part of all financial planning and business planning cycle activities, to include the annual budget, Medium Term Business Strategy and quarterly rolling forecasts.
- Deliver high-quality financial information on a regular and adhoc basis which may include daily, weekly, monthly cycles
- Transform data into relevant information; identify trends, and deep-dive into variances.
- Consult closely with stakeholder to understand current and future business needs and ensure the necessary resources and plans are in place.
- Interpret and interrogate the financial data in order to identify key areas of the business for development and performance review.
- Ensure statistical returns are completed as required by law and results analysed for benchmarking against the sector and key competitors (to include charity sector external reporting)
To be considered for the role you will need to be a fully qualified (CCAB) finance professional with previous experience in business partnering as well as in the charity or another regulated sector.
This is a home based role but some travel will be required throughout the year. The salary range is £52,265 to £72,927.
Your new company
A small, growing, London-based charity.
Your new role
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will manage a small team and take responsibility for the smooth running of the finance function. You will lead on budgeting and financial planning, the production of the annual report and financial statements, and oversee financial risk management. The anticipated duration is 6 months. Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong experience as an Interim Head of Finance within the charity sector.
What you need to do now
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Our client is supporting vulnerable women and families facing unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. Through supported housing, a helpline and counselling service, and practical, non-judgemental support, the charity helps pregnant women, often aged 16-25 and in crisis due to homelessness, abuse, or other trauma, build safer, more stable futures. Grounded in the universal values of Humanity, Solidarity, Community, Charity and the Common Good, this charity is strengthening philanthropy to increase impact nationwide. The team is now looking to appoint a Head of Fundraising (Philanthropy), and Prospectus is leading the search.
Head of Fundraising (Philanthropy)
Full time / Part time considered
Home-based with frequent travel to supporter locations; occasional travel to Leamington Spa Head Office
£44,000 per annum (FTE)
The Head of Fundraising (Philanthropy) will manage and grow a portfolio of dedicated major donors, developing inspiring, personalised supporter journeys that deepen engagement and secure repeat and increased gifts. Leading a committed team of four/five fundraisers, you'll raise awareness of the charity's services, build mutually beneficial relationships, and deliver sustainable long-term support through thoughtful cultivation, compelling proposals, and excellent stewardship.
Reporting to the Director of Fundraising and Housing and working closely with wider fundraising colleagues, you will proactively identify and research prospects, plan targeted approaches, and lead solicitations. You will manage a mixed fundraising team, supporting them to deliver the fundraising strategy. The role will also engage with senior church contacts (e.g. Archbishops and diocesan representatives) who have a history of support; while Life is non-religious and non-political, you'll bring sensitivity and confidence operating within these settings to advance shared philanthropic goals.
The successful candidate will bring a strong track record of securing four- and five-figure gifts, crafting persuasive cases for support, and managing high-value pipelines from identification to stewardship. You'll be an experienced line manager within fundraising and will enjoy supporting and leading a team. You'll be a collaborative relationship-builder with excellent written and verbal communication, rigorous research skills, and the ability to tailor engagement for diverse audiences while upholding the Charity's values and client-centred ethos.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Salary: £41,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week in Central London office
Closing date: 15th December
Benefits: 8% pension, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), EAP provider, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan and more
We’re excited to be working with Actors’ Trust to recruit a Fundraising Manager – a pivotal role in growing philanthropic support and charitable income during an ambitious period of growth. Actors’ Trust has been supporting actors and stage managers for over 140 years, providing vital assistance in times of need. With their bold new strategy, Acting for Impact, they aim to broaden our reach and deliver meaningful, sustainable change for the performing arts community.
In this role, you’ll work closely with the Head of Engagement and Development to build strong relationships with individual donors and trusts & foundations. You’ll develop prospect pipelines, craft compelling proposals, and deliver fundraising activities that increase income and deepen engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to a sector that brings inspiration and meaning to millions.
To succeed as Fundraising Manager, you will need:
- Experience in individual philanthropy and securing gifts
- A track record of developing and implementing successful fundraising strategies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create compelling proposals
For an informal discussion, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Emma Ihsan or Jake Parsons
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.
If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.
Job reference number: 2770JP
Are you an enthusiastic, resilient, and committed HR Advisor looking for your next challenge? We are delighted to be working with our client to support them in finding a new People Services Advisor.
We are looking for an experienced HR generalist who also has experience of employee relations within a non-corporate environment who is also familiar with working within a unionised environment. The ideal candidate will be a strong team player, creative and solutions focused with the ability to think innovatively and respond flexibly to changing situations. You'll be the first point of contact for People Services queries, responding via in-person meetings, MS Teams, phone, and email. Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will help you build strong working relationships across the organisation.
You will have proven experience working in a busy HR environment with solid understanding of HR policies, employment law, and best practices. Also experienced advising on employee relations issues, you’ll be organised and have great problem-solving skills.
Please apply here in the first instance and we will call you to discuss the role with you in greater detail.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you need any support with your application, please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus.
Our client are a small, supportive organisation, committed to making a lasting and positive difference to the lives of unpaid carers across Buckinghamshire – they support unpaid carers of all ages, from all backgrounds and in all caring roles. This includes young carers, young adult carers, parents of children with a physical or learning disability, older carers, carers from diverse communities, LGBTQ+ carers and those looking after someone with a mental health condition. They also provide support for unpaid carers and the person they care for whilst in a hospital setting. At an exciting time of change, they are now looking to recruit a Head of Services, a newly created role for the organisation which will oversee all frontline services.
As Head of Services, you will work closely alongside the CEO, providing support and oversight for all delivery teams (adult/young/hospital carers teams), ensuring that services operate effectively and meet contractual requirements. You will ensure alignment with strategic priorities and commissioned outcomes and will use data and feedback to drive service improvement and innovation. You will ensure that all carer services operate cohesively, with smooth transitions between age groups and will consistently champion the voice of carers of all ages through partnership boards, networks and other forums. You will also maintain oversight of all safeguarding cases across the organisation, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead and providing advice and guidance to staff on safeguarding matters.
To apply for this role, you will have significant experience of leading delivery teams supporting a variety of vulnerable people (previous experience of supporting unpaid carers is desirable but not essential). You will have demonstrable experience of leading, motivating and developing teams to achieve shared goals and will have experience of safeguarding principles for both adults and children and experience in applying them. You will be a strategic thinker, able to translate organisational priorities in to clear operational plans and will be confident working in partnership with a range of professionals across health, education and social care. Overall, you will be a dedicated leader, passionate about making a difference to the lives of unpaid cares across Buckinghamshire.
In order to apply please initially submit your CV - should your experience be suitable, we will then arrange a time to fully brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need in order to formally apply. Please note that the client are reviewing applications on a rolling application so early application is advised.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Victoria Savva at Prospectus.
Please note, this is a full-time role (although condensed working will be considered). Please also note, this role will be hybrid-working (circa 2 days a week) from the client’s Aylesbury-based office, although regular travel across Buckinghamshire and the surrounding areas will be required.
Young Lives vs Cancer is seeking tenders from experienced organisations to deliver housekeeping and cleaning support at Paul’s House, our Home from Home accommodation in central London. This service supports families of children and young people (aged 0–24) undergoing cancer treatment at nearby hospitals.
Contract Overview
Location: Paul’s House, 62, 64–66 Huntley Street, London, WC1E 6DD
Contract Term: 3-year term with potential extension to five years.
- Annual Value: Up to £80,000 including VAT
- Total Contract Value: Up to £240,000 including VAT
- Hours Required: 75 hours of housekeeping support per week, for 50 weeks per year. Core hours Monday – Friday between 8am and 1pm
Scope of Services
The successful tenderer will:
- Deliver high-quality cleaning and housekeeping services in accordance with the supervision of the managers at the premises
- Work alongside our Accommodation Service staff
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and caring environment for families
- Ensure compliance with health & safety and safeguarding procedures
- Provide staff who are respectful, sensitive, and supportive to families
- We take our safeguarding responsibilities seriously and have the same expectation of services we commission including safe recruitment practices. Providers will be required to have rigorous safe recruitment practices in place including that all staff have enhanced criminal record checks, complete and up to date references and comprehensive work history.
Key Dates
- Visits to Paul’s House: 9th and 10th of December 2025
- Deadline for clarification questions: 10th December 2025
- Tender deadline: 12th January 2026 (12 noon)
- Tender interview for shortlisted firms: 26th January 2026
- Inform applicants of outcome: 29th January 2026
- Target start date: 2nd March 2026
Please note that visiting Paul’s House on an agreed date is a requirement.
Application Process
Full details can be found in the tender document and via the apply link.
Policy & Campaigns Support Officer
Location: Liverpool
Salary: £44,228
Grade 6.1 £44,228 per annum rising incrementally to 6.3 £45,928
Full-time, Monday-Friday 35 hours a week (happy to talk flexible working)
Permanent
Based at regional office in Liverpool L3 8EG
**Previous applicants who did not reach assessment centre stage, should not reapply. If you previously attended the assessment centre stage and would like your application to be reconsidered, you may either submit a new application or email Jay McKenna to request a review of your application.**
We’re looking for someone to join our North West team, to contribute to our wide and varied work supporting our trade unions, their members and changing the world of work for good. This is an interesting time as we look to take forward work on the new Employment Rights Bill and tackling the far-right and more.
About the role
The role includes supporting our regional campaigning, policy and research and media work. You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues, trade unions and other partners to make a difference to working lives through the campaigns, events and work we do.
Who we’re looking for
This position would suit someone who has experience of campaigning and building constructive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and who can use their experience and organisational skills to contribute to the success of our unions and delivery of our regional workplan.
What experience, skills, knowledge and understanding do you need?
- You’ll be committed to the work of trade unions to improve the world of work
- You’ll able to understand complex issues and exercise sound political judgement
- You’ll have a good knowledge and strong interest in the economic and social issues affecting working people in the North West
- You’ll have good knowledge and understanding of key issues for our client including current issues in trade unionism and campaigning
If this is you, then we’d like to hear from you. If you aren’t sure, don’t rule yourself out - You can take a look at our job description and person specification for more information.
We are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BME) applicants who are underrepresented in this part of our client but also welcome applications from any candidate
Therefore, if you’re BME and are interested in the post, we invite you to join an online briefing at 12 pm, on Wednesday 10th December, to hear about the role and the TUC and ask questions of the recruiting manager.
You don’t need to attend the briefing session to apply for this position.
The closing date for completed applications for this post is 12 midday, Monday 15th December 2025. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 7th January 2026.
Our clients staff enjoy a good benefits package including final salary pension scheme and other benefits. Please read our staff terms and conditions document for additional information.
Our client operates an anonymised recruitment process and names are not included during shortlisting. We don’t ask for details of educational institutions attended.
To view the job description and person specification, guidance on completing your application and our clients terms and conditions, please click on the ‘documents available’ button at the top our online application portal. To apply for the post, click on the Apply Now button.
Closing date: 15th December
Shortlist date: 16th December
Interview date: 7th January 2026
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with the Cotswolds Dogs and Cats Home (CDCH) to recruit its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
The CDCH has been providing care and support to vulnerable animals in our community for over 80 years. We work across Gloucestershire and support over 1,000 animals each year living in our community. We find wonderful families for pets who need a new home and provide access to veterinary treatment for pets living with financially vulnerable families through our subsidised veterinary clinics, ensuring no animal suffers because of cost.
As COO, you will:
- Oversee operations, including the CDCH centre, retail and fundraising as well as project delivery, finance, human resources, IT, customer service, and facilities.
- Translate the Board’s strategic vision into actionable plans and upgrade daily procedures.
- Lead a high-performing team.
If you are inspired and excited by what CDCH does, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Chief Operating Officer
Salary: Up to £75,000 p.a.
Location: Gloucestershire
Employment term: Permanent / Full Time
Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about CDCH, the COO position and for details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 5th January 2026
Both CDCH and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.
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Impact & Business Intelligence Lead
As our Impact & Business Intelligence Lead, you’ll play a central role in shaping how we understand, measure, and communicate the difference the charity makes for people affected by a long-term health condition. You’ll develop the frameworks, tools, and approaches that help clearly evidence our impact and performance, ensuring that insight drives meaningful decisions across the organisation.
Working closely with teams from across the charity, you’ll lead complex analysis, evaluations, and data modelling to bring clarity to outcomes and opportunities. You’ll champion best practice in data, strengthen our organisational maturity, and make sure colleagues have access to high-quality dashboards, evidence, and recommendations they can act on. Your work will help communicate our achievements to stakeholders, supporters, and the wider sector.
You’ll also manage and develop a small, high-performing team (1 person), fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and innovation. As part of a national charity committed to improving lives through research, support, and advocacy, your role will directly shape how they understand the difference they make and how they can make an even greater one.
Key skills & experience
- Expertise in developing and implementing impact and performance frameworks, evaluation models, and KPIs.
- Strong analytical skills, including experience with complex methodologies and statistical tools (e.g., Python, R, SPSS).
- Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience managing a team and working effectively with cross-organisational stakeholders.
Salary: £44,500
Contract: Permanent
Location: London office with flexible remote working
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with National Literacy Trust to recruit for a Brand and Media Partnerships Lead. A core position within the National Year of Reading Team, this is such an exciting role for someone whose skills include creativity, strategic planning and delivery, as well as high level relationship management ability.
Within your role you will build and deliver a range of public facing partnerships designed to bring the National Year of Reading to life within key audiences across the UK, driving both awareness and behaviour change. You will build on the existing foundations of the campaign plan to conceive and deliver a series of partnerships - with media owners, brands and others - which have a focus on public-facing activations designed to make the National Year of Reading memorable and impactful, and to and ensure it resonates across society.
National Year of Reading, Brand and Media Partnerships Lead
Contract: one year fixed term contract from early 2026
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid role between home and London office, where you will be able to work regularly from home around the requirements of your role for in person meetings or travel. You will have significant contact with stakeholders which will require you to be in London regularly. This is likely to be at least weekly.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 17th December
Interviews: First interviews will be held remotely on either the 7th or 8th January, with second round taking place in person the following week
Core responsibilities within the position will include:
* Working with creative and media agencies, as well as with internal teams to lead on the development and delivery of high impact cultural moments and events
* Secure media and platform support including creator led campaigns and inventory to reach general and target audiences
* Effectively manage high profile partner relationships throughout the year, from inception through delivery and post partnership evaluation
* Work with the fundraising team as well as other internal teams to source, vet and secure new partnerships, including developing partner proposal, decks and reports
* Work with the National Year of Reading team, as well as with key stakeholders across the organisation, to establish a clear framework within which campaign partnerships can operate
* Ensure the partnership strategy is aligned to the goals of the National Year of Reading, prioritising sectors that deliver the most value for the campaign
* Work alongside the research and evaluation team to support the campaign evaluation and reporting
We would love to see applications from candidates with the following skills and experience:
* Campaign experience from either client or agency side (marketing, media or creative)
* Track record leveraging pro bono and in-kind support to deliver creative executions
* Experience working on a range of digital and traditional media partnerships
* Track record of delivering public facing moments that reach broad audiences and gather national PR coverage
* Relationship management skills all levels including at a senior, cross sector level
* Experience of developing and delivering brand or creative partnerships to reach young people, parents, communities, or schools
* Demonstrated ability to think strategically and deliver complex, collaborative projects end-to-end
* Effective communicator able to engage varied audiences
* Project management experience across multiple stakeholders
* Able to adapt to demands of a short-term role, picking up on existing projects while also working on new prospects and delivery from the start
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnered with The Scouts to recruit for an Interim Financial Controller on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract (MAT cover).
The Scouts actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
As their Financial Controller, you will lead the Financial Accounting and Payroll team. This hands-on, strategic role requires a leader capable of driving operational efficiency in transactional accounting while managing the complexity of statutory reporting, audit, and internal control frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations (AP, AR, GL, Banking) and drive efficiency. Ensure the integrity, controls, and continuous improvement of all finance systems.
Be the primary lead for the production of annual statutory accounts and the management of the year-end audit. Ensure full compliance with tax obligations (VAT, Corporation Tax) and external regulations.
Design, implement, and maintain a robust and effective internal control framework, ensuring processes are documented and controls are strictly followed.
Lead cash flow management, debt collection, liaise with investment managers, and report on compliance with the financial reserves policy.
Manage and motivate the Financial Accounting Team and oversee the Payroll Operations Manager, ensuring an accurate, timely, and compliant payroll and pensions service.
Act as a key advisor to employees and trustees, specifically managing the fixed asset register and partnering on capital expenditure budgets.
Essentials:
A recognised, full Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
5-10 years' Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in a senior financial accounting or audit position with a demonstrable track record of success in managing complex financial operations.
- Experience working within a charity environment and strong knowledge of charity SORP.
Proven experience in statutory accounts production, managing audits, implementing strong internal controls, and overseeing transactional teams.
- Strong change management skills and a passion for driving continuous process and system improvements.
Salary is up to £68,000 + Excellent Benefits.
The Scouts are based in Gilwell Park, Chingford, London. Hybrid working with 2 days per week in the office.
Advert closes on Friday 12th December. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.