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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 looking for a talented and enthusiastic graduate to join our central team as one of three Harris Experience Programme Leads. The Harris Experience is a cultural and academic programme for our most able students in the Harris Federation, aiming to support them in getting placed at top universities and degree apprenticeships. The name ‘Harris Experience’ incorporates all of the specific programmes below.
You will be based at the Harris Federation head office in Croydon; however, most of your time will be spent visiting our academies in and around London. You will work closely with the Head of Harris Experience and the other Harris Experience Lead on programme vision, strategy and management.
Specifically, the role is to jointly support our team in leading our various educational programmes: the Harris Experience (HE), the Harris Experience Advanced (HEA), the Harris Scholars (HS) and the Harris Scholars Advanced (HSA), which are already in place from Year 9 through to Year 13.
The HE programme spans three years for each cohort, from Year 9 to Year 11; the HEA programme spans two years for each cohort, from Year 12 to Year 13. These programmes aim to broaden the cultural and academic experiences of some of our brightest disadvantaged young secondary students in the federation, preparing them to apply to the UK’s top university destinations and apprenticeships.
You will also be supporting our Harris Scholars (HS) and Harris Scholars Advanced (HSA) programmes which are specialised Oxbridge/medicine programmes. The HS programme spans two years for each cohort from Year 10 to Year 11; the HSA programme spans two years for each cohort, from Years 12 to Year 13.
Educational innovation will be encouraged and will be strongly tied to overall programme goals.
This role is offered on a three-year fixed-term contract, starting as soon as possible.
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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing the vision for the HE, HEA, HS and HSA programmes.
- Initial identification of suitable students for entry into HE for Year 9, HS for Year 10, and HEA/HSA for Year 12
- Visiting academies regularly to meet students and/or staff
- Building a relationship with and supporting/training the academies’ most able coordinators (MACs)
- Developing programme materials and disseminating good practice at the academies for the most able
- Planning and delivering the federation most able meetings
- Organising and delivering one to one and group sessions with HE and HEA students at academies
- Organising events for the HS and HSA students
- Support the HSA subject societies
- Liaising with academy principals and relevant staff
- Working closely with Oxbridge and medicine, dentistry, and veterinary science students and tracking outcomes
- Organising and delivering the mock interview programme
- Overseeing the Oxbridge, medicine and Russell Group/Sutton Trust 30 UCAS applications and tracking outcomes
- Leading on the guidance for university personal statements, training teachers and working directly with students
- Working on ad hoc Harris Experience events at academies for Years 7 and 8 most able students
- Using UCAS, Bromcom and federation/academy data to track student progress
- Organising and leading the key annual HE, HEA and HS and HSA events
- Managing the output of written, social and visual media to generate positive marketing of the HE, HEA, HS and HSA programmes, eg: bulletins, news articles
- Developing and maintaining university and career-related links with relevant organisations.
- Developing and updating the HE and HEA website.
- Working with federation careers advisers to support the aspirations and destinations of HE and HEA students
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you:
- Have high levels of literacy
- Are very articulate
- Have strong presentation skills
- Have strong organisational skills
- Have strong IT/data skills
- Have experience with working with young people
- Enjoy teamwork and working in different environments
- Have experience of the university applications process
For a full job description and person 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.
A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.
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.
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 enthusiastic and experienced Senior Careers Adviser to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Careers Team. In this key position, you will work across multiple sites within our Essex academies, supporting students to make informed, ambitious, and aspirational decisions about their futures.
As a senior member of the team, you will work closely with the Strategic Careers Lead and fellow advisers, providing expert guidance and helping to shape and deliver a high-impact CEIAG programme. You will also be a valued colleague within a supportive and collaborative team, where you will always have someone to bounce ideas off and share good practice.
Whether it’s further education, apprenticeships, traineeships or employment, you will play a vital role in guiding students towards the post-16 and post-18 pathways that best suit their individual goals and aspirations.
Your contribution will be central to raising aspirations, inspiring ambition, and ensuring every student, regardless of background or ability, is fully aware of the range of opportunities available to them. Together, we aim to deliver a high-quality, inclusive CEIAG programme from Year 7 to Year 13 that empowers all students to succeed.
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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning high-quality careers education with each academy’s Careers Lead, aligned to statutory guidance and academy improvement plans
- Delivering careers assemblies that broaden students’ understanding of post-16 and post-18 options
- Providing impartial, personalised career guidance through one-to-one meetings and group sessions
- Maintaining accurate, up-to-date records of guidance meetings and actions on Unifrog
- Tracking and reporting on students’ aspirations and progression
- Supporting students with post-16 and post-18 choices, including referring those with specific needs (e.g., SEND) to specialist services
- Liaising with external agencies, networks, and partners to strengthen the Higher Education and Careers programme
- Engaging parents and carers in the careers guidance process and attending parents’ evenings
- Organising meaningful employer encounters that inspire students and expand their understanding of the workplace
- Attending results days and enrolment days
- Supporting wider team members by sharing best practice and offering shadowing opportunities
- Acting as a point of contact and mentoring new team members to aid their development
- Providing careers-related evidence and supporting academies during Ofsted inspections
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- A Diploma in Careers Guidance or Qualification in Careers Guidance to Level 6
- Experience in supporting or managing staff members to help them achieve their professional goals
- Proven working knowledge of Ofsted careers education assessment criteria for the personal development strand
- Experience of planning and organising events
- Proven experience in delivering impartial, personalised career guidance through one-to-one meetings, group sessions and assemblies
- Experience of successfully motivating students to plan and achieve their career goals
- A proactive approach, and efficient time management and prioritisation skills
- An ability to work independently and flexibly within the Academy structure
- Experience of developing and delivering CEIAG within an education setting.
- Genuine interest and passion for the education of young people and the ability to contribute more widely to the life and community of the Federation
For a full job description and person 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.
A reminder to check your junk mail for our email communications and add us to your safe senders list to ensure all future email communication is received.
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
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.
We're looking for an experienced interim HR Business Partner to support senior leaders across the CEO, Operations and other senior level portfolios. You'll play a key role in delivering our People Strategy, driving organisational change and ensuring a high-quality HR service across all sites.
We are specifically looking for candidates that have worked in complex, unionised environments and you must have dealt with TUPE, restructures and change.
The role
- Act as a strategic partner to Chief Officers and Directors
- Lead workforce planning, talent management and succession planning
- Provide expert advice on complex employee relations issues
- Support organisational change and policy development
- Build management capability through coaching and guidance
- Lead and support Trade Union consultation
- Manage and develop HR Advisers
- Contribute to corporate projects and People Strategy initiatives
About you
- CIPD qualified
- Strong generalist HR experience
- Up-to-date employment law knowledge
- Experience in change management and talent planning
- Able to deliver modern, practical HR solutions
- Confident managing a busy, varied workload
This to start ASAP with hybrid working of 3 days onsite in central London, with a salary of 60k, with an initial 3 month fixed term contract with a view to going permanent.
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Head of Human Resources
Kidney Care UK
Alton, Hampshire (Hybrid)
Up to £50-60,000 per year (depending on experience)
Full-time (37.5) or part-time
(Minimum 30 hrs per week, flexible options considered)
Permanent
About Kidney Care UK
Around 3.5 million people in the UK live with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Over 68,000 are treated for end-stage kidney failure, relying on dialysis or a transplant to keep them alive. Treatments are gruelling and relentless and impact the patients’ ability to work, maintain social interaction and live the life they choose. For over 50 years, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of supporting people with kidney disease. From our early days when we campaigned to introduce donor cards in the UK, we have worked hard to support and represent the interests of everyone affected by kidney disease.
Promoting better outcomes for people living with kidney disease, we actively seek applications from people who live with CKD or who have experience of the condition as a family member or healthcare professional.
About the role
Are you excited by the opportunity to be the HR lead for a leading Kidney Care Charity with a lot of exciting people projects in the pipeline? Are you happy operating in a stand-alone role, providing end to end HR support for our 100+ employees based in Alton and across the UK? Can you use your excellent interpersonal skills to partner and coach our leaders, and handle all people matters sensitively? If so, we would love to hear from you!
To succeed in this role, you will be an experienced HR professional, ideally able to show us your success in partnering senior leadership teams, leading on strategic HR projects, and transforming how people processes get delivered. You will have broad HR generalist experience that you can apply pragmatically, plus passion and excitement for taking our people plans to the next level.
Now is an exciting time to join Kidney Care UK – our plans are ambitious, and we hope that you are excited to be part of them.
What we offer
Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their families:
• Flexi-time – we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location.
• Annual and Christmas leave – we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don’t need to take this from your annual leave allowance.
• Pension – you’ll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme where your employer will contribute 8% of your salary.
• Health cashback plan – ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice.
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Learning and development – you’ll be able to access the full benefits of our membership of Fundraising Everywhere and Charity Comms.
We are the UK's leading kidney patient support charity



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Social Interest Group (SIG) is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in the search for a Chief Financial Officer. SIG is a dynamic charity and social impact organisation committed to delivering high-quality services and sustainable impact across the communities it serves. With a focus on long-term growth, transformation and financial sustainability, SIG operates with professionalism, integrity, and a trauma-informed approach. The organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and innovative culture that empowers staff and promotes excellence.
The Role
The Chief Financial Officer is a pivotal member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across finance and procurement, ensuring robust financial governance and delivering high-quality insight to support organisational decision-making.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead SIG’s financial strategy, planning, and operational delivery to drive organisational growth and sustainability.
- Advise the CEO, Board, and senior leaders on strategic financial decisions, presenting complex information in an accessible way.
- Lead financial transformation and improvement initiatives, optimising systems and infrastructure.
- Provide oversight of budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and risk management.
- Lead the Finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous learning.
- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and charity finance requirements, upholding the highest standards of governance and stewardship of public funds.
- Support income generation, strategic partnerships, and long-term financial planning.
- Maintain and review risk registers, business continuity plans, and organisational performance frameworks.
Candidate Requirements
We are seeking a highly capable, strategic, and commercially aware finance professional with:
- Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with full membership of a recognised body.
- Significant senior financial leadership experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
- Proven experience in strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Experience of leading financial transformation and change programmes.
- Experience presenting complex financial information to Boards and non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong understanding of charity finance regulations, SORP, governance, and compliance.
- Exceptional analytical, project management, and strategic planning skills.
- Ability to lead, influence, and inspire cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders.
- Commitment to SIG’s values, trauma-informed approach, and inclusive leadership.
Desirable:
- Relevant postgraduate qualification in finance, leadership, or management.
- Experience of overseeing IT.
- Experience in income generation, business development, or securing external funding.
Location
Hybrid working with twice a week in-person attendance required at SIG’s head office in London.
Please submit your CV to Robertson Bell, SIGs exclusive recruitment partner.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
We are seeking a dedicated Site Manager to join our service based in Basildon, Essex. The service engages young people in learning through vocational teamwork and social development, focusing on KS3 and KS4, with a person-centred approach that celebrates individuality and uses humour, patience and support to get meaningful outcomes for our students. We work with we work with a wide range of young people, the majority with additional needs (SEN, SEMH, EBSA), helping them to achieve L1 BTEC qualifications in order to avoid NEET outcomes.
As the Circles Study and Salon Site Manager, you will be responsible for overall leadership of the service, day to day operations and development of the future provision. In this role you will lead the tutors, empowering and enabling them to deliver high quality support for our students by setting high standards for work and reflecting this to our external partners through effective communication, evidencing outcomes that are in line with, and exceed, contractual requirements. Additionally, you will complete all time critical evidencing for the site and monitor and feedback on the supporting documentation from tutors and students, while actively promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality, fostering a safe and supportive learning environment in which all individuals feel valued and respected.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee the daily running of the site
- Liaising with external organisations and stakeholders
- Recruitment of new members
- Management of staff, through regular appraisals and by setting SMART goals
- Maintain accurate records of performance, evidencing completion of contracted targets
- Manage and monitor site and project budgets,
- Develop the site and service, maintaining and improving our offer and standards
- Motivate & inspire staff and students
- Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment
Person Specification
- Strong leadership skills to motivate, support, and manage staff effectively
- Experience in an education/alternative provision setting, ideally as a DDSL
- Ability to set clear goals and support staff development
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strong time-management and ability to prioritise
- Clear and confident verbal and written communicator with good attention to detail
- Financial and budgeting planning skills
- Current understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles
- Confidence in handling challenges calmly and professionally, with previous experience in conflict resolution
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
As part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check and some roles may require further vetting. Please make sure that the application form is completed along with a cover letter, to ensure that your application is reviewed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We welcome applications from people who have significant legal aid experience in public law, housing law, and/or community care law, and who have undertaken strategic litigation. If this is you, and you meet the minimum criteria for the Legal Director role, we encourage you to apply.
Please note: We do not expect the postholder to generate legal aid income at a multiple of their salary. While we do aim to grow legal aid income across the team to an initial target of £25,000–£30,000 per annum, the focus of this role is on developing high‑quality legal aid practice and building sustainable income collectively, as part of a mixed‑income organisational model. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black and minoritised communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, people from working-class backgrounds, and people with lived experience of the issues we work on. We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve, and we know that lived experience and diverse perspectives strengthen our legal practice and our work for systemic change.
The Legal Director is a newly created senior leadership role and will lead and shape Release’s legal services, setting the strategic direction and ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, client‑centred representation. The role will expand access to justice through strong legal aid provision, embed harm reduction principles across all legal work, and uphold rigorous regulatory and ethical standards. It will also play a key role in sustaining Release’s commitment to training and developing the next generation of social justice lawyers.
This pivotal post combines oversight of a multidisciplinary legal team with movement‑driven advocacy and strategic litigation. The Legal Director will identify and pursue high‑impact cases to challenge unlawful policies and drive systemic change, while building strong external relationships with affected communities, policymakers, and partners. Working collaboratively, the role will co‑create innovative models of legal support that respond to emerging needs and amplify the voices of people most affected by drug laws and wider structural injustice.
As Legal Director, you will:
Set Strategic Direction: Define and implement strategies to expand legal aid provision, improve access to justice, and embed harm reduction principles across all legal work.
Lead and Inspire: Oversee a multidisciplinary team of solicitors, legal advisers, and volunteers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
Ensure Excellence and Compliance: Maintain rigorous regulatory standards whilst driving forward progressive, client-centred approaches to legal practice.
Advance Systemic Change through Strategic Litigation: Identify and pursue high-impact cases to influence legislation, challenge unlawful policies, and dismantle barriers to justice for people who use drugs and other marginalised communities.
Engage Externally: Build powerful coalitions by engaging with affected communities, policymakers, stakeholders, and advocacy networks to drive legal and social reform.
Co-Create Innovative Service Solutions: Develop new models of legal support that respond to emerging needs, leverage technology, and amplify the voices of those most affected by drug policy and laws by working in partnership with them.
This role is ideal for a visionary and inspiring leader who combines legal expertise with a commitment to social justice, harm reduction, and systemic transformation.
Person Specification
Essential
- Minimum 9 years + post qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate, and
- Minimum 7 years + significant experience in legal aid supervision and regulatory compliance, and
- Minimum 3 years + proven leadership and team management skills, and
- Minimum 3 years + strategic litigation or test cases, and
- Strong commitment to social justice, harm reduction, and trauma-informed practice.
Desirable
- Experience working in a charity or non‑profit organisation.
- Experience supporting, contributing to, or developing test case work, policy‑linked casework, or other legal work aimed at achieving wider systemic or community impact, including through indirect, collaborative, or emerging roles.
- Understanding of the impact of drug policy and criminalisation on marginalised communities.
- Experience in developing new services, partnerships, or funding‑linked delivery models.
Your new company
You'll be joining an organisation with a strong social purpose and a commitment to delivering high-quality services to the communities it supports. The finance function plays a crucial role in ensuring transparency, accountability, and robust financial stewardship. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values integrity, continuous improvement, and professional excellence.
Your New Role
As a Financial Accountant, you will support the delivery of accurate statutory reporting, tax compliance, and strong financial controls across the organisation. You will assist with financial statement preparation, contribute to month-end and year-end reporting, produce reconciliations, and work closely with both internal stakeholders and external advisors. This position offers a diverse workload within a technically engaging environment.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- Full CCAB or CIMA qualification (or equivalent). Essential.
- Strong financial accounting experience gained in practice, industry, or the public/not-for-profit sector.
- Solid understanding of UK accounting standards and statutory reporting requirements.
- Experience with core tax areas such as VAT, CIS or Corporation Tax and the ability to interpret legislative changes.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with reconciliations and supporting month-end activities.
Desirable:
- Experience preparing group or consolidated accounts.
- Prior exposure to operating in a public or not-for-profit environment such as housing, local or central government, or wider public services.
- Experience supporting external audit processes.
What You'll Get in Return
You'll join a supportive and purpose-driven organisation where your work genuinely contributes to meaningful outcomes across the community. Expect hybrid working, access to professional development, and the opportunity to broaden your expertise across both technical accounting and tax. You'll be encouraged to take ownership, collaborate closely with colleagues, and play a key role in delivering high quality financial reporting.
What you need to do now
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Do you have excellent financial management skills and a desire to make a difference to the world around you? Are you able to think strategically, focus on detail and help others to plan and manage budgets to achieve their goals?
We are looking for a Finance Manager to run the day-to-day finance systems and processes of the Trust, managing the financial reporting and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will provide support and advise budget holders to help us achieve our vision of restoring nature on a grand scale in the West of England.
This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to our organisational effectiveness, working with managers, staff and Trustees to embed a culture of financial awareness and inform decision-making. You will manage our small finance team, produce high quality financial information to support the effective management of the Trust, and support our Finance & Operations Director in reporting accurate and up to date financial information.
We want to see nature restored on a grand scale across the Avon region. We have big plans between now and 2030 to see this happen.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Greenhouse Sports is pleased to be exclusively partnering with Robertson Bell in their search for a Management Accountant to join their close-knit, dynamic team on a permanent basis, in this newly created role following an exciting period of change. Their mission is to deliver intensive sports coaching and mentoring to help develop young people from disadvantaged communities.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Management Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Finance Team by preparing monthly management accounts with variance analysis, budget holder reports, and statutory accounts. They will also contribute to finance projects, including the development of new budget holder reporting and process improvements.
The organisation:
Greenhouse Sports is an organisation dedicated to providing sports coaching and mentoring to young people impacted by poverty. Since its foundation in 2002, Greenhouse Sports has continually expanded its reach, fuelled by the support of donors and partners who believe in the value of creating opportunities for young people to succeed. Their approach combines sports coaching with mentoring, giving young people the life skills they need to lead happy and healthy lives and act as a positive social influence both at school and beyond.
As Greenhouse continues to grow, it remains committed to its mission of providing opportunities for young people who might otherwise be left behind. By addressing both the physical and mental aspects of youth development, the organisation helps young people unlock their potential and prepares them for a better future.
The key duties of the Management Accountant will be as follows:
- Complete the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
- Play a key role in the production of the statutory accounts including notes and reconciliations.
- Own the preparation of the newly created budget holder reports ensuring that reporting is complete and accurate.
- Monitor actual spending vs budget by providing a variance analysis for monthly budget holder reports.
- Extract relevant data from Xledger and prepare reporting for internal stakeholders.
- Work with a continuous improvement mindset to identify efficiencies in existing processes.
- Support other members of the finance team when required to complete tasks.
The successful candidate will have:
- A recognised professional qualification or be part qualified studying towards becoming qualified.
- Demonstrable experience of having worked in a management accounts capacity.
- Ideally, working knowledge of Charity SORP, but candidates without this are strongly encouraged to apply.
- The ability to communicate effectively with all financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- An enthusiastic and confident personality, with a key eye for detail.
The closing date for applications is on Sunday 22nd February, with first stage interviews due to take place the week commencing 2nd March. Applications will be under continuous review before the closing date, so please submit your CV ASAP to make sure you don t miss out.
Helping young people succeed through sport and team spirit
We are looking for an enthusiastic Finance Manager, who will be responsible for all aspects of financial management and HR administration. You will be well organised, able to work on you own initiative and be experieced in writing clear and engaging reports tailored to a non-financial audience.
The main responsibilities of the role are:
- Provide strategic financial leadership, including long range planning, budgeting and forecasts.
- Support Board and Committees (Investment, Finance and Grants), preparing and presenting papers and managing grant-giving process.
- Lead the annual audit.
- Undertake day-to-day book-keeping.
- Oversee HR operations including payroll and pension administration.
- Ensure compliance with employment law and maintain HR policies.
- Review and manage insurance policies.
You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPFA) with at least three years’ experience, ideally with charity experience. You will also have experience of HR policies and management.
We are a small organisation, so a supportive 'hands-on' approval is essential, as are diplomacy and confidentiality.
CLC is a membership organisation for Lutheran Churches in the UK, and our office is close to Waterloo station. We undertake a range of activities including student chaplaincy, grant giving and outreach and we have recently acquired a church building for services and events. CLC is a Christian organisation, so whilst we would prefer you to be a Christian, it is not essential as long as you are willing to work in accordance with our ethos and values.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People & Culture Business Partner – Generalist
Job reference: REQ000972
£ 43,851pa + excellent benefits
Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working
Hybrid working: Minimum 40% in person collaboration per month
About the role
We’re excited to be recruiting a People and Culture Business Partner to work in close partnership with leaders and managers, helping shape a high-performing, inclusive culture that enables WWF-UK to deliver its mission.
Reporting to the Senior Business Partner, this role provides dedicated partnering to defined client groups, supporting both strategic priorities and day-to-day people matters. You’ll act as a trusted advisor, helping leaders build organisational capability, embed effective people practices and navigate change with confidence.
Working across a broad range of People and Culture activity, you will combine pragmatic problem-solving with strong relationship building. You’ll contribute to the design and delivery of people initiatives, use data and insight to inform decisions, and support managers to lead their teams effectively. The role also works closely with colleagues across the People and Culture team to ensure consistent, joined-up delivery of services and priorities across the organisation.
Skills and experience
You’ll bring the skills and experience needed to succeed in this role, including:
Essential
• Experience providing both operational and strategic People or HR partnering support within a complex organisation
• Up-to-date knowledge of employment law and confidence applying it in practice
• Strong coaching and influencing skills, with experience advising managers on a wide range of people matters, including complex employee relations cases
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships and influence stakeholders at different levels
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work at pace
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Desirable
• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience
• Experience supporting organisational change or transformation programmes
• Experience using people data and insight to shape decisions or initiatives
• Experience supervising or supporting junior People or HR colleagues
What we offer
We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect:
· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays
· Flexible working options, to support your work life balance
· 7.5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution
· Learning and development opportunities to help you grow
· Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness.
This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
This role is hybrid with a minimum 40% of your contracted hours spent at our beautiful UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, where you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world.
At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left isn’t enough. We’re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it’s a race we can win with everyone’s help.
We’re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with.
How to apply
Click the link to apply via our website.
You’ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you’ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.
Application closing date : 04/03/2026
Our Diversity Promise to You
At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself.
We don’t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.
So, if there’s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout via our website.
Safeguarding Commitment
Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter.
Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent.
We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting.
If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.
Alexandra Palace is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in their search for a permanent Financial Controller. Alexandra Palace is one of London’s most iconic destinations. For over 150 years, it has stood as a beacon of creativity, community and culture - home to world-first innovations, unforgettable entertainment and open access to green space across 196 acres of parkland in North London.
The Financial Controller is a key role within the Finance team, supporting the Finance Director to deliver a high-quality, efficient and forward-thinking finance function across a uniquely diverse, highly commercial and operationally complex organisation.
The role:
- Support the Finance Director in delivering a robust and effective finance function, providing technical expertise and operational leadership across the organisation.
- Lead the preparation of statutory financial statements and play a central role in managing the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and stakeholders.
- Drive the implementation of a new accounting system, improving processes, reporting capability and financial insight across the organisation.
- Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, financial controls and process improvements to ensure accuracy, transparency and strong governance.
- Lead on payroll financial control and reporting, ensuring data integrity and robust processes.
- Prepare and monitor cash flow forecasts across multiple entities, identifying risks and supporting decision-making.
- Provide financial leadership on capital projects, supporting accounting and financial oversight of major developments on site.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of VAT and other statutory returns.
- Support the development of the finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and strong financial awareness across the organisation.
The organisation:
Today, Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust is the custodian of this extraordinary site. As a charity, they are committed to safeguarding its heritage while continually evolving their offer to meet the needs of today’s audiences and communities. More than 4 million people visit each year to enjoy a dynamic mix of live events, festivals, exhibitions, learning and engagement programmes and community initiatives.
Operating with a blended income model - combining commercial income, public funding and philanthropic support the organisation offers a complex, engaging environment where finance plays a crucial role in enabling sustainable growth and delivering public value.
Essential criteria:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with significant relevant experience
- Demonstrable experience in a Financial Controller or similar role within a complex organisation
- Experience preparing statutory accounts within the charity / not-for-profit sector
- Experience managing external audits and working closely with auditors
- Strong financial control and balance sheet management experience
- Experience leading or supporting finance system implementation or process improvement
- Proven line management experience and ability to develop teams
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-finance stakeholders
This role will be based at Alexandra Palace with regular on-site presence required to support collaboration across the organisation.
The closing date for applications is 12th March, with first stage interviews scheduled for 19th–20th March and second stage interviews 26th-27th March.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis ahead of the closing date, so please submit your CV to Robertson Bell, the exclusive recruitment partner, to be considered.
Our mission is: To repair, restore and maintain the park and palace for the recreation and enjoyment of the public forever.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Wildlife Fundraiser
No experience necessary!
Are you passionate about nature and confident talking to people? Looking for a rewarding seasonal role where every day feels different?
Join the Fundraising Team in the East Yorkshire area, where you’ll help inspire public support for nature.
Please apply only if you live within an hours drive/radius of Bridlington or surrounding towns. Each day you can expect to be travelling to nearby towns and events with occasional shifts at our Bempton Cliffs Reserve.
If you don’t have fundraising experience… don’t worry, this is an entry-level role and full training will be provided! A company van is just one of the amazing benefits you will receive as part of your role… so apply today!
Position: Wildlife Fundraiser East Yorkshire
Ref: FEB20263086
Location: Flexible within East Yorkshire
Salary: £25,847.00 - £27,549.00 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sun, 1st Mar 2026. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any stage once we have made a hire.
The Role
This isn’t a desk job - it’s all about people.
Each day you’ll:
- Travel to local venues using a company van (fuel and parking covered; average travel time up to one hour each way).
- Set up engaging and eye-catching fundraising stands.
- Chat with the public about nature and the RSPB’s mission.
- Inspire people to support us through regular giving.
You’ll spend your days outdoors, meeting new people, and making a tangible impact for wildlife. It takes confidence and resilience - but it’s incredibly rewarding.
What We Offer:
- Full training provided - no wildlife knowledge required.
- Stable salary (not commission-based).
- Company van for business use (all fuel and expenses covered).
- 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays, pro rata).
- Flexible working options - 3, 4 or 5 days per week.
- Supportive, inclusive team culture.
What We Need from You:
- Passion for people and conservation.
- Confidence engaging with members of the public.
- Resilience and positivity when faced with challenges.
- Comfortable working outdoors and independently.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to travel on average up to one hour each way from home.
- Fundraising, sales or customer service experience (desirable).
- Availability to work 3 out of 4 weekends per month.
Additional Information
- Start date: February/March/April 2026
- Induction and training provided at HQ, Sandy, Bedfordshire (travel and accommodation covered).
- We may close early if sufficient applications are received.
If you’re looking for more than just a job - something that challenges you, inspires you, and lets you make a real-world impact - apply now! You will be asked to upload your CV and complete a short online application form once you select 'apply'. Please use the cover letter section in the application form to tell us why you are best suited for this role.
Additional information
We are looking for starters to join the team across the next few months. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to the dedicated Resourcing Advisor once you click to apply.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.
The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected. #INDNFP
Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation