Jobs

Working closely with the Director of Development, the Head of Principal Gifts will develop and implement successful fundraising strategies to raise seven to eight figure gifts from some of the world’s most generous philanthropists. 

To achieve this, the job holder will build and manage a portfolio of donors and help drive forward specific fundraising initiatives, including working with senior staff, the Director, Chair and Trustees.

LAE Tottenham seeks to appoint a proactive and enthusiastic individual to oversee the management, security and strategic development of the school’s IT infrastructure. They will oversee the maintenance of network systems, servers and IT services to ensure reliability, security and efficiency across the school. Working with the IT & Operations Manager, Business Director, Senior IT Technician and external providers, the postholder will ensure that the school’s IT provision effectively supports both operational and educational needs.

About us

LAE Tottenham is a selective 16-19 free school, which offers a rigorous academic curriculum alongside a broad co-curricular programme and exceptional pastoral support enabling students to access high tariff universities. In 2023-24, over 75% of students won places at Russell Group universities, from a cohort in which 50% of students had been eligible for free school meals at secondary school.

The Network & Systems Manager role will help us become sector leader in supporting students from lower income backgrounds to achieve the highest academic outcomes and this new role has been created so we can ensure we are fulfilling that mission.

The role is advertised on a part-time basis, with hours and working pattern to be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate. It is offered on a permanent basis.

LAE Tottenham

• Academically selective 6th form, opened in September 2017. Results in the top 3% nationally for attainment and progress.
• Principal Education Sponsor Highgate School and Lead Business Sponsor Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
• Partnered by eight other leading independent schools - Alleyn’s, Chigwell, Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’, Harrow, John Lyon, North London Collegiate, Mill Hill and St Dunstan’s College, each offering departmental support, CPD, expertise and shared student experiences.
• Providing first-class support into top class higher education and employment, focused on academically ambitious young people
• Housed in a stunning new state of the art school building linked to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• Sunday Times ‘State 6th Form College of the Year 2020-21
• Rated outstanding by OFSTED

LAE Tottenham offers a range of benefits to all directly-employed members of staff, including free breakfast and lunch and access to Benenden Health private healthcare.

We are actively working to close the gap in areas within the school that are currently underrepresented. To better reflect the diversity of Haringey, we especially encourage applications from within the Black community, as well as other members of our diverse community, to further enrich all aspects of our school.

LAE Tottenham is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to this post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please note that this role is ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore, if shortlisted, you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings that are not ‘protected’ (i.e. filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available on the school's website.

The closing date is 30th May 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c. 2nd June 2025.

(LAET will invite strong candidates to interview as applications come in throughout the designated advertisement period).

Join us in our mission to power the potential of young people

Global Fund for Children (GFC) works to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong, and valued. Since 1994, we have supported more than 1,000 local partners to reach more than 11 million children, and we’re working with new organizations all the time. With unique missions and culturally relevant approaches, GFC partners fiercely pursue our shared vision: securing a safe, vibrant, and equitable future for all children and young people.

You will join a multinational team of caring and committed individuals who believe in investing in bold ideas to help our local partners deepen their impact and advocate for children’s rights. We value courage, excellence, learning, partnership, and inclusion, as well as kindness and passion. Our partners’ visions for change inspire all we do. Feedback and learning inspire us to constantly improve, and we strive to be youth centered.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that values creativity and impact and where your work directly contributes to powering the potential of children and young people.

This role contributes to the delivery of the key objectives of the Marketing and Communications team:

• To increase awareness of Global Fund for Children’s work (the number of people who ‘see’ and ‘think’ about our work).
• To increase the number of opted-in email subscribers.
• To convert supporters from people who ‘do’ (follow us on social media, sign up to the mailing list) to people who ‘care’ (fundraise, donate, take an action, share and create user-generated content).

You will be responsible for creating high quality, engaging and original content for various channels, including reels, carousels and posts for Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. You will be keen to develop and establish new communities on other channels as the social media landscape changes.  Translating the work of our grassroots partners and GFC staff into powerful social media narratives, you will produce content that is aligned with our mission and ensure that we are maximising the potential of our digital channels to grow our supporter base and build a growing global movement.

You will collaborate with graphic designers, videographers, various digital agencies and colleagues around the world on a daily basis in undertaking your role coordinating campaigns and our daily social media schedule.

You should have a passion for staying up to date with industry trends and innovations, a track record of creating content aligned with cultural moments and a knowledge of how popular culture can drive social change. You will be skilled in producing viral content and driving actions and donations through social media.

To that end, you will also play a role in building relationships with our growing network of Global Ambassadors who use their networks and influence to raise the profile of our work and inspire their communities to take action. You will also provide support in managing relationships with our Global Ambassadors and other key influencers to maximise content opportunities and community building.

You will be focused on results and data. You will understand our key audiences and community building objectives and play a key role in growing the brand and profile of GFC and GFC leaders. You will be focused on analysing the performance and results of your work in order to inform future priorities. You will work with the team to generate and report back against our monthly KPIs.

If you are bursting with new ideas, care about supporting grassroots partners all over the world to power the potential of children and young people and have a passion for using popular culture and trends to drive social changes, we’d love to hear from you!

You don’t need to have experience working in social media in the charity sector, but you do need to have demonstrable skills in creating engaging content, growing followers, working collaboratively and converting engagement to donations and actions.

Position Responsibilities

Social Media Management and Digital Content Creation

• Support the execution of an integrated strategy for our social media channels including leading on content planning and creation, posting and analysis.
• Staying on top of trends and learning from analytics to create compelling and engaging content that meets agreed KPIs.
• Develop and produce high-quality multimedia content for various platforms, including social media, websites and email campaigns.
• Edit raw footage into finished videos using industry-standard software, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
• Support on digital ads delivery.
• Support in managing relationships with digital agencies.
• Support other teams across GFC to use social media as a method to engage and communicate with key audiences and stakeholders. 
• Work with colleagues on managing third party specialists (freelancer or agency) to maximise our website maintenance and development, digital projects, paid advertising to ensure good return on investment and that objectives are met on time and on budget.

Email Marketing

•  Act as social media content lead for major campaigns and fundraising activities
• Recommend and execute social media strategies to achieve fundraising and campaign objectives and KPIs. 
• Support the delivery of the Marketing and Communications team email marketing programme to meet agreed open and click-through rate KPIs.
• Support the team to build, design and send acquisition and retention emails using the email distribution system (Pardot).
• Support the review and analysis of email marketing results, report and evaluate overall and specific campaign success.

Global Ambassador and Influencer outreach and support

• Lead on delivering the Global Ambassador engagement strategy and influencer engagement activities.
•  Support the cultivation of existing and new influencers and Global Ambassadors. Work across teams to coordinate asks/outreach and ensure relationship managers are briefed and supported to deliver cultivation plans.
• Work with colleagues across the organisation to identify new potential celebrity supporters and influencers, develop one-pagers and coordinate sign-off process and develop recruitment plans to bring them on board.

Project management

• Lead and co-lead specific digital campaigns and projects throughout the year.
• Manage and catalogue digital assets (photos, case studies and videos) and upload them to digital asset management system.
•  Along with your colleagues, make sure that ‘Safer Communication’ and safeguarding are at the heart of all our asset collection and creation. Undertake your work in line with the safeguarding policy and best practice for marketing and communications work.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as required by your line manager.

About You

Essential experience and skills

•  A strong knowledge of social media trends and passion for creating engaging content.
• Significant proven experience of managing social media channels to achieve goals and objectives.
• Strong understanding of storytelling, pacing, and visual aesthetics.
• Passion for digital communications and social media platforms, up to date on the newest trends and excited about finding new creative ways of communicating.
• Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe, Premiere Pro and Final Cut Pro.
• Proficiency with graphic design tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Proficiency in using Canva
• Using an email marketing system (GFC currently uses Pardot)
• Working with a website content management system (creating webpages)
• Experience of using analytics insights (social media or Google Analytics for the website) to create reports. An ability to use these reports to make informed decisions when planning content based on what has performed well in the past.
• Working on multiple projects and juggling deadlines effectively.
• Calm under pressure.
• Creative and entrepreneurial, identifies and maximises opportunities
• Excellent communicator, written and oral
• Accountable team player, who can work across a multi-disciplinary team
• Analytical mind, constantly seeking to improve results and achieve goals
• Flexible and willing to learn
• Motivated to build and nurture positive professional relationships

Desirable experience and skills

• Knowledge of SEO best practices and how they apply to video content.
• Understanding of social media algorithms and best practices for content distribution.
• Experience of project management
• Some knowledge of/experience of setting up digital ads
• Experience of working in a hybrid setting across a variety of time-zones
• Working with a development/fundraising team to deliver financial goals or partnership deliverables
• A passion for the work of Global Fund for Children and the power and potential of children and young people.

What we offer you

Our team dreams big.

We work together to build a world where all children and youth are safe, strong and valued.

GFC fosters a caring work environment that promotes collaboration, respect, and professional development. We set standards of excellence and quality in our work, firmly believing that children and youth deserve the best we can offer.

We believe that every person has equal rights, and we affirm the diversity that enriches our globalized world. In line with these core values, it is our policy to actively seek diverse candidates from a variety of backgrounds who are committed to Global Fund for Children’s mission.

Our values shape our vision, guide our daily decision making, and signal to the world what to expect when you encounter Global Fund for Children. We hold ourselves to these values to best serve our local partners and the children and youth they support. We attract talented people from all over the world because we believe deeply in living our values.

Terms and Conditions

Salary: This role is open to candidates from any location. If the candidate is based in the UK, the salary will be c. £50,000

Terms: Full-time contract, home-based with attendance from time to time at the UK office in central London when necessary or requested to deliver work plans. 

Weekly hours: 35 hours per week

Flexible Working Location: This position is open to candidates from any location, but you must be able to collaborate easily, on a daily basis, with key colleagues (currently UK, Spain, Kenya) in the Marketing and Communications team.

Holidays: 30 days annual leave and eight public holidays. The basic annual leave allowance increases to 35 days after four years continuous employment.

Learning: GFC encourages professional development as a part of our culture and values. GFC provides regular opportunities for training, collaboration, and mentorship. Employees may access professional development funds to support continued learning.

Benefits: We strive to build a culture that embraces care and wellbeing.

Our global employee benefits include:

• Private healthcare insurance plan with comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off (annual leave, enhanced sickness leave, wellbeing days, sabbatical leave, family friendly leave)
• Flexible work arrangements - remote/hybrid/compressed work schedules
• Pension plan contributions - employees are auto-enrolled on the GFC workplace pension scheme. 8% employer contributions with 4% employee contributions
•  Employee Assistance Services
•  Team Building and Social Committees

*Other benefits may apply, depending on the location of the employee

How do I apply?

In line with our values of courage, passion and inclusion, to apply for this role, please share your thoughts on the following three questions, along with your CV through the following link: https://global-fund-for-children.breezy.hr/p/d5029304d5d0

Please pay particular attention to the word limit for each answer.

1)  What excites you most about this role and how is it directly connected to your skills and experience (500 WORDS max.)

2)  Describe a piece of digital content you have created that you are most proud of. Please tell us why and what did it achieve? (500 WORDS max)

3)  What experience of safeguarding and safer communications would you bring to this role as it relates specifically to digital content creation and the execution of digital strategies? (500 WORDS max)

The deadline for applications is Tuesday 27th May 9am UK Time.

The first and second round interviews will be held during the first 3 weeks of June.

GFC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We particularly encourage applicants from communities that have historically been excluded from philanthropy and from under-represented groups including candidates who are LGBTQ+, from Black, African, and Afro-descendant or indigenous communities, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions, and from less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

Executive Assistant (3-Month Contract, Potential to Extend or Go Permanent)
Location: Central London - Hybrid Working (Minimum 2 Days in Office)
Salary: £25-£35 per hour (depending on experience) via umbrella company
Start Date: ASAP (no longer than 2-week notice period)

Goodman Masson are delighted to be exclusively partnering with a non-profit leading organisation that is a global network of investors supported by the United Nations, promoting the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions. With thousands of signatories managing trillions in assets, this organisation plays a pivotal role in driving forward a more sustainable financial system.

We are seeking a highly experienced and professional Executive Assistant to join their dynamic and fast-paced team on a minimum 3-month contract, with potential for extension or transition to a permanent role. This is a key support role providing executive assistance to two Chiefs - one based in the US (EST time zone) and the other frequently in London - and working closely with a wider team of EAs and senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide seamless and proactive diary management, international travel coordination, and logistical support across multiple time zones
• Support the planning and delivery of internal and external events, including roundtable discussions with senior stakeholders and global signatories
• Build and maintain relationships with internal colleagues and external partners, acting as an ambassador for the senior leadership team
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and materials, and ensure all pre- and post-meeting actions are tracked and supported
• Manage expenses and liaise with the finance team for processing invoices and subscriptions
• Work closely with the EA team to ensure aligned support across the Executive Team
• There may be some occasional minute taking responsibilities

Person Specification:

• Demonstrable experience as a PA or EA supporting senior executives in a complex, international environment
• Full suite of EA skills essential - including complex multiple diary management, travel booking, stakeholder engagement, and document preparation
• Experience coordinating and supporting events, ideally within an international or mission-driven organisation
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative working style
• Comfortable working flexibly to support stakeholders in varying time zones, particularly the US
• Strong IT proficiency (Microsoft Office) and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and professional EA to join a globally respected organisation at the heart of sustainable finance. If you thrive in a purpose-led, fast-paced environment and bring the right blend of experience, flexibility and initiative - we'd love to hear from you.

Phone: +44 (0)207 324 0585
Email:

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

The post holder is responsible for the delivery and development of all METRO’s HIV services. They will provide strategic leadership for METRO’s work in the HIV domain and line manage a team of managers. They will be responsible for the financial direction and strategic growth of the HIV domain, overseeing and developing new programmes for the charity. They will ensure our services are delivered to a high standard and are co-produced with people living with and affected by HIV.

METRO runs various HIV prevention and support services across London and the Southeast. These services include Pan London and local HIV prevention services, HIV support services including advice and advocacy and family support, HIV peer mentoring and counselling services. Many of these services are delivered in partnership with agencies such as the GMI Partnership consisting of Spectra, Positive East, and our partners such as The Love Tank and African Advocacy Foundation. Our services are also embedded in other sexual health partnerships, such as the SASH programme, which consists of our partnerships with Turning Point, London Friend and Naz. We also work with several NHS Trusts as part of our work with the London HIV Fast Track Cities programme and wider programmes.

The post holder is responsible for delivering and developing all METRO’s mental health and youth services, and some of our community projects. They will provide strategic leadership for METRO’s work in the mental health and youth domains, line managing a team of managers. They will be responsible for the financial direction and strategic growth of the mental health and youth domains, overseeing and developing new programmes for the charity – particularly in the area of training and education, including Relationships, Sexuality, Health and Sex Education (RSE or RSHE). They will ensure our services are delivered to a high standard and are coproduced with people with lived experience of mental health and young people.

Importantly, they will also be the charity’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), to advise and support the charity’s approach and plan for safeguarding, as well as providing direct safeguarding support to both frontline and managerial staff.

Harris Hill is recruiting for a Deputy Head of Finance and Payroll Manager – 12 Months Fixed Term (Hybrid)

• Length of contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
• Hybrid working: 2 days a week is required at their offices based in Wandsworth, London
• Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: £57,000 per annum

The purpose of the payroll role is

• The role is to lead on payroll, both ensuring an accurate payroll is delivered each month and being proactive in suggesting improvements and efficiencies.
• Working with the HR operations team, to ensure the monthly payroll is accurate and efficient.
• Manage the monthly payrolls payments, including checking the salaries, deductions, statutory payments and pension contributions.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and, including RTI submissions, PAYE, NICs, and statutory deductions, while overseeing auto-enrolment processes and liaising with the pension provider(s).
• Be the primary point of contact for payroll queries, resolving issues efficiently, and act as a liaison between the employer and the external payroll bureau.
• To support the Finance Director with the mapping of the payroll system and to provide suggestions to improve efficiency, reduce risks, and strengthen internal controls.

The purpose of the finance role is

• To produce first draft management accounts with associated balance sheet reconciliation and profit and loss data.
• To maintain the cash flow
• Manage two finance staff, acting as a role model, ensuring their development through supervision and appraisal to fulfil their role and to meet the departments Key Performance Indicators.
• To update the forward cashflow
• Prepare year end management account including the balance sheets reconciliation
• As part of the Finance Team, work collaboratively to produce the year end statutory accounts.

About the role

As Head of Guidance, you will oversee the production, quality assurance and innovation of our clinical guidance and patient information resources. You will work closely with the Director of Clinical Quality, leading a small and dedicated team and collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders including clinicians, patients, partner organisations and specialist societies.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the production and continuous improvement of RCOG guidance and patient information
• Managing key relationships with partner organisations such as NICE, RCM, and our specialist societies
• Ensuring robust governance, quality assurance and compliance with information governance and SOPs
• Supporting innovation and external commissioning opportunities
• Championing patient and public involvement throughout our work
• Leading and developing a high-performing team

For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.

About you

This position is well-suited to an experienced and inspiring Head of Guidance to lead our Guidance and Patient Information programme, a pivotal part of our mission to improve care for women, girls, and babies around the world.

Requirements:

• Experienced in managing complex programmes or portfolios in a healthcare, academic, or charity setting
• Skilled in stakeholder management, especially in multidisciplinary or clinical environments
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to co-production and inclusive engagement
• A confident communicator, capable of presenting to a range of audiences and influencing at all levels
• A team player and leader, passionate about improving standards and making an impact
• A formal qualification in programme or project management (e.g. PRINCE2) or equivalent experience.

Our culture and benefits

As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
• 10% pension contribution after probation
• Enhanced wellbeing and family support
• Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
• Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
• Affinity staff networks
• Life assurance and income protection schemes
• Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

How to apply

• Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website to download the full Job pack.
• Closing date: 10.00 am on Monday 2 June 2025.
• We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.

We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups, including those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

Please note: We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 17,500 members in the UK and internationally.

We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

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

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

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to lead our finance team. You will be an excellent communicator of financial information, passionate about making effective use of our existing financial systems and able to switch easily between accurate detailed work and bigger picture thinking.

Leading a small team, the Head of Finance will be responsible for efficient and effective financial management across Living Streets and, working with the Chief Operating Officer, develop and implement financial strategies, financial modelling, improved financial management and reporting as well as ensuring strong financial control processes across the team.

Closing date: 15 June 2025, midnight

Interviews: TBC

Job Advert: Interim Head of Finance
Contract: 18 months (Fixed-Term)
Location: London – hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£75,000 + excellent benefits

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced and excellent Interim Head of Finance to join a high-profile cultural institution in a truly inspiring setting. This 18-month role will provide senior financial leadership at a time of transformation, with responsibility for overseeing all financial operations and any carrying out BAU while new finance system implementation is in full flow.

The Role

Reporting to the Executive Director of Business and Operations, the Interim Head of Finance will lead a dedicated Finance and Procurement team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality business partnering, robust reporting, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading month-end and year-end processes, statutory reporting, and reconciliations
• Driving budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning
• Enhancing financial controls, compliance, and efficiency across the organisation
• Supporting major capital and transformation projects, including systems implementation
• Acting as a key point of contact for auditors, banks, insurers, and funders

What’s on Offer

• 18-month contract with potential to shape lasting impact
• Hybrid working and genuine flexibility
• Generous pension and holiday allowance
• Excellent staff benefits including museum discounts and wellbeing support
• A chance to work in one of London’s most beautiful and historic locations

About You

You’ll be a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience leading finance teams, ideally in the charity, cultural or heritage sector. You bring excellent technical knowledge, a collaborative leadership style, and a strategic mindset.

Shape the Future of Finance at ABRSM

ABRSM is the UK’s leading music education body and a globally respected charity, supporting millions of learners and teachers across 90+ countries through world-renowned music exams, publications, and digital learning tools. With a turnover of approximately £50 million, ABRSM is undertaking an ambitious programme of digital transformation—modernising systems, operations, and ways of working to better serve its global community.

They are now seeking a dynamic Head of Transactional Finance to lead the evolution of finance operations and define the future of this function within a modern, collaborative finance team.

The Role
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Head of Transactional Finance as a pivotal leadership role that oversees payroll, accounts payable, and finance systems. It has a strong relationship to accounts receivable in an adjacent team. It’s a unique opportunity to lead a function through significant change.

You’ll be instrumental in driving automation, improving processes, and ensuring seamless integration between finance systems (UNIT4) and wider business platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment and is passionate about delivering operational excellence and strategic impact:

• Driving automation and process improvement across transactional finance
• Managing the successful deployment and optimisation of UNIT4 and its integration with wider business systems (notably Microsoft Dynamics)
• Enhancing financial compliance, policy, and controls
• Ensuring underlying data is clean and timely for reporting
• Supporting change management across finance and the broader organisation

The Person
We’re looking for a confident and forward-thinking finance professional who thrives in change-oriented environments and wants to put their stamp on a high-impact function. You'll play a critical role in bridging systems, processes, and people—bringing structure, clarity, and innovation to a function that underpins ABRSM’s financial strength and strategic direction.

You’ll bring:

• A recognised finance qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Demonstrated leadership in finance operations, including payroll and accounts payable
• A track record of managing or supporting finance system implementations and integrations (experience with UNIT4 is essential)
• Excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• A mindset geared toward continuous improvement, digital transformation, and cross-functional collaboration
• The ability to shape and position transactional finance as a partner to teams such as financial accounting and FP&A
• This role is not for a pure systems accountant—but for someone who thinks systemically, understands how to embed finance within digital workflows, and can bring a modern, strategic lens to transactional processes.

Why Join ABRSM?

• This is a rare opportunity to lead change in an organisation with a global reach and a purpose-driven mission. You’ll have the autonomy to define the transactional finance function and be part of a broader transformation journey that’s reshaping how ABRSM delivers value internally and externally.
• A high-impact leadership role in a purpose-driven organisation
• The opportunity to shape and modernise finance operations
• A chance to contribute to a global mission in music education
• A competitive salary and benefits package including matched pension contribution plus 2% (employer contribution capped at 10%), 25 days annual leave plus Xmas closure days, Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Contract: Permanent or 18-Month Fixed Term
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

How to Apply
ABRSM are working in partnership with Hays Senior Finance to identify the right person for this role. Please contact Peter O’Sullivan at Hays if you have any queries, but the first step towards being considered is to make your application. If suitable, Peter will follow up with a call to discuss next steps.

Closing date: 4th June 2025
Interviews: 18th and 19th June

About Children Not Numbers
Children Not Numbers is a UK-based NGO dedicated to supporting children impacted by conflict. Our mission is to provide essential services such as medical care, education, and psychosocial support - to improve the lives of the children and families we serve. The organisation is primarily volunteer-led, with a passionate team committed to making a difference.

Role Overview
We are seeking an HR Manager to oversee and support the HR needs of our volunteer-driven team. This includes managing recruitment, onboarding, volunteer engagement, and payroll administration. Working closely with leadership, the HR Manager will ensure HR policies, compliance, and processes align with best practices and our strategic goals. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, remote environment and understands the unique dynamics of a volunteer-based organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, role transitions, and offboarding processes for volunteers to ensure smooth operations
• Collaborate with managers to define volunteer roles clearly and foster a positive volunteer experience

Policy Development and Compliance

• Develop and review HR policies in accordance with UK employment standards, adapting them to fit a volunteer-based organisation
• Ensure GDPR compliance and maintain confidential records for all volunteers

Payroll and Remuneration Oversight

• Administer volunteer expense reimbursements and, where applicable, stipends, while collaborating with finance on accurate record-keeping
• Monitor pay spines for any contracted staff and align with budgetary considerations

Training and Development

• Identify training and development needs for volunteers, source relevant training providers, and coordinate volunteer development initiatives
• Promote a culture of growth, inclusion, and well-being within our volunteer team

Data and Reporting

• Prepare monthly HR reports to provide insights into volunteer engagement and retention
• Support leadership with data-driven insights to enhance volunteer experience and overall HR strategy

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Chartered CIPD membership or a postgraduate qualification in Human Resources Management or Employment Law (or actively working towards these qualifications)
• Minimum of 3 years’ UK-based HR experience, with an understanding of volunteer coordination and management
• Knowledge of payroll processes and HR practices suited to a volunteer-based environment

Desirable:

• Experience in a remote or geographically dispersed organisation
• Familiarity with the charity sector and understanding of volunteer-led dynamics

Skills and Attributes

• Strong organisational skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Excellent communication skills, able to work tactfully with volunteers and colleagues at all levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems, with strong attention to detail
• A commitment to confidentiality and promoting a respectful, inclusive workplace culture

The Pilgrim Trust
Finance Manager
Salary: £60,000 per annum pro rata (£36,000 actual salary)
Permanent, part-time – 3 days (21 hours) a week
Hybrid working, typically two days in office
Office based in Somerset House, London WC2R 1LA
Closest stations: Temple, Embankment, Charing Cross

The Pilgrim Trust is an independent charitable trust founded in 1930 with a mission to preserve the UK’s heritage and improve the life chances of those facing the greatest challenges. We are a small, committed team working collaboratively to ensure our funding makes a lasting impact. Each year, we award around £3 million in grants to projects across the UK. 

We are now seeking an experienced and values-driven Finance Manager to oversee our financial operations, support our investment strategy, and contribute to the continued success and integrity of the Trust. 

You’ll be a strategic thinker with excellent attention to detail and a genuine interest in the charitable sector. A confident communicator and collaborative team player, you’ll work closely with the Director, Trustees, investment advisers, and grant partners to ensure our finances are expertly managed.

Key areas of responsibility:

• Lead our finances: Manage day-to-day financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting using cloud-based systems (we currently use SAGE).
• Be our financial steward: Ensure compliance with charity accounting standards and act as the main point of contact for auditors, HMRC, banks and other relevant authorities.
• Plan with clarity: Prepare management accounts, cash flow forecasts and annual financial statements, and support financial planning with timely insights and analysis.
• Support our grant making: Oversee grant payments, maintain accurate records and assess applicant financials when required.
• Steer our investments: Work closely with the Director, Finance Committee, and investment advisers to monitor our portfolio, implement strategy and track performance.
• Enable change: Review and develop our financial systems to ensure they are robust, efficient and fit for purpose.

What you'll bring:

• Professional qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT Level 4 – or equivalent experience.
• Charity finance expertise: Strong understanding of charity accounting (SORP) and the regulatory environment.
• Tech confidence: Familiarity with cloud-based financial systems, Excel, and ideally grant management software (e.g., Flexigrant).
• Analytical insight: Skilled at turning numbers into stories and recommendations.
• Process mindset: Experience improving financial systems and processes.
• Collaborative spirit: A team player who shares our values and takes pride in supporting colleagues and grantees.

How to Apply:
The Pilgrim’s Trust are proud to partner with Allen Lane and Iain Slinn for this recruitment. To apply please reach out to Iain to book in a meeting to discuss the role further.

Timeline:
Closing deadline: 6th June 
1st stage Interviews: w/c 16th June

We are working with a leading charity in the sector in their search for a dynamic and results-oriented Head of Trusts. This is a pivotal role where your strategic vision and exceptional relationship-building skills will directly contribute to their missions

You will be instrumental in defining and executing a strategy for engaging with Trusts and Foundations, and potentially other major donors such as HNWI and corporates, to secure vital funding for their transformative programmes.

The role

• Responsible for the Trust and Foundations portfolio of circa £4 million  
• Leverage your expertise to build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with key Trust and Foundation donors,
• Develop Innovative Fundraising Strategies. Design and implement cutting-edge fundraising strategies that unlock substantial funding for our vital programmes
• Lead, mentor, and develop a talented team of 3 direct reports and a wider team of 5.
• Ensure collaboration with colleagues across the organisation

Key Experience

• A significant and demonstrable track record of success in developing and leading high-end Trusts partnerships programmes, consistently securing substantial gifts. You will be at senior manager or head of level already.
• Proven expertise in building and maintaining impactful relationships with Trusts, Foundations, and/or other major donors (HNWI, corporates), ensuring and developing income streams from these relationships
• A strong history of achieving and exceeding ambitious financial targets.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with a proven ability to inspire, develop, and guide teams effectively with experience of managing through change
• Outstanding networking, interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), and influencing abilities.

Flexible working patterns offered as well as part time/compressed options

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.