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This role is central to strengthening WinACC’s financial sustainability, operational effectiveness, and ability to scale its climate impact across the region.
Winchester Action on the Climate Crisis (WinACC), established in 2007, is a local charity with a big ambition. We want to see a world where nature and people thrive in harmony together. Working closely with the Executive Director you will translate our strategy into effective operational delivery.
The COO will maintain WinACC’s finance and operating systems, and core organisational infrastructure, ensuring WinACC is financially robust, compliant, and able to scale its impact. They will play a proactive role in fundraising, managing the administration of existing grants, fundraising pipeline and supporting colleagues with new applications.
This is a new post, and presents an opportunity for someone to come in and make a real difference in an exciting new chapter in the development of WinACC. As we navigate change in Hampshire through local government reorganisation and creation of a new combined strategic authority, we aim to ensure WinACC is a robust and well resourced organisation to maintain the momentum of climate action.
The role requires sound judgement, and a proactive, hands-on approach, with a willingness to engage in both strategic planning and day-to-day operational matters. Given the nature of the organisation and the size of the team, the successful candidate will also need excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a small team. They will be expected to build strong working relationships, communicate clearly and sensitively, and contribute positively to a supportive and conscientious working environment.
A detailed job description outlining responsibilities is available on our website.
Your skills and qualifications
Successful experience as a COO or similar role.
Experience in financial management and reporting, including budgeting and forecasting.
Knowledge of UK charity law, regulations, and best practices.
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and strategic planning abilities.
Success in fundraising.
Risk management knowledge and experience.
Highly developed interpersonal skills.
Excellence in written communication.
Commitment to WinACC’s mission and values.
To apply:
Please send us:
a CV
a covering letter explaining why you think you would be a good fit for the role
a completed equal opportunities form
Closing date midnight on 24th September 2026. Interviews early October.
Working for a better future
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
European Food Business Manager (12-month FTC)
Role type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months); full-time or minimum 4 days per week considered
Location: Godalming, UK (hybrid working pattern with weekly office attendance)The office is based close to Godalming station, with direct trains to London Waterloo in approximately 45 minutes.
Salary: £41,000 -£46,000 per annum FTE, pro-rata , depending upon skills and experience
About the role
As our European Food Business Manager, you’ll help Compassion in World Farming end factory farming and support a more humane, sustainable food system.
You’ll build trusted relationships with leading food businesses across Europe, encouraging practical improvements in farm animal welfare and helping companies reduce reliance on animal-sourced products where this supports our programme goals.
As our European Food Business Manager, you’ll be responsible for:
About you
To succeed as our European Food Business Manager, you’ll bring strong relationship management skills and the confidence to influence, negotiate and support others towards shared goals. You’ll be comfortable working with external partners or businesses, adapting your communication style for different audiences and managing several workstreams at once.
Skills and experience you’ll need to bring as our European Food Business Manager:
If you don’t meet every requirement but believe you could thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.
Why join us
This is an opportunity to use relationship-building and commercial insight to create real change for farm animals across Europe.
We offer a supportive, flexible workplace with a strong focus on wellbeing and development, including:
How to apply and key dates
If you’re ready to make a global impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the Person Specification. To support a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we kindly ask that you do not include a photo in your CV.
Please note that we may begin interviews on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
Closing date: Sunday 23 August 2026
1stStage (Teams) Interview: Wednesday 2 September 2026
2ndStage (Face to Face at HQ) Interview, with task: Thursday 10 September 2026
“Join us in building a more compassionate future for animals, people, and the planet.”
As part of Stage 1 interviews, shortlisted candidates may receive pre‑shared, values‑based interview questions to support a positive candidate experience. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we’re always happy to support candidates.
About Compassion
Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation working to end factory farming. Founded in 1967 by British farmer Peter Roberts, we’ve spent over 50 years driving change, successfully campaigning to ban cruel practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow stalls across the UK and Europe.
Our work combines advocacy, campaigning, and collaboration with policymakers and businesses to promote animal welfare and sustainable food systems. We envision a future where animals are treated with compassion, and farming supports both people and the planet. To learn more about our mission, culture, and opportunities, please explore our Candidate Pack, and Careers Page.
To comply with legal requirements in the UK and internationally, all applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the country where the role is based.
Compassion in World Farming is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and live experience and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.
Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation working to end factory farming.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Liberty is looking for a mission-focussed, bold and strategic leader with strong political instincts to step into the exciting role of Director of External Affairs.
Liberty has launched an ambitious new strategy in a rapidly changing external environment, where existential threats to human rights and civil liberties give our work a renewed sense of urgency.
Leading our external relations directorate, you will work across policy and public affairs, communications and engagement, and legal, to deliver our strategy, shape national debate, influence decision-makers, and strengthen Liberty’s reputation as a trusted, principled and independent voice on human rights and civil liberties. You will build influential and impactful relationships with government, decision-makers, think tanks, NGOs and media partners, and explore new partnerships across other sectors to broaden our impact and reach.
You will have the experience and skills to lead and inspire teams, embed effective cross-team systems and practice, and deliver high-impact work in a fast-paced and challenging external context.
You will have exceptional delivery skills, as well as demonstrable experience delivering through and across external-facing functions in multi-disciplinary and complex mission-driven, values-based organisations, balancing both longer-term proactive work as well as reactive work. You will need to demonstrate exceptional political judgement and insight, a proven track record of influencing, and strong experience of managing organisational risk in a fast-paced, complex and sometimes hostile external context. You will have an excellent grasp of detail as well as the ability to communicate complex issues well to a wide variety of stakeholders, including as a leading spokesperson for Liberty.
As a member of a small Senior Leadership Team, you will be delivering organisation-wide work for which you will need demonstrable experience of leading and delivering complex internal work, excellent communications skills, the confidence and experience to embed a values-based approach across organisational functions, and the ability to work collaboratively and in an agile way in a small leadership team.
Liberty fully embraces flexible working and is committed to employee development.We aim to encourage people from all backgrounds to work with us and are particularly interested in hearing from people from minority backgrounds and all socio-economic sections of society.Liberty supports hybrid working, and there is a minimum office requirement of 2 days per week however, the Senior Leadership Team typically work from the office at least 3 days per week.
The deadline for applications is 9am, Monday 14 September 2026
Please be aware that we do not accept CVs for this role. All applicants must complete the application form to apply.
First round interviews will be held online on Tuesday 22 September 2026
Second round interview will be held in person on Friday 2 October 2026
Please note that due to team capacity we cannot offer alternative interview dates so please do ensure you hold these dates before you apply.
Liberty challenge injustice, defend freedom and campaign to make sure everyone in the UK is treated fairly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Partnerships Manager (Corporate and Charity Partnerships), Global’s Make Some Noise
We are Global's Make Some Noise - the official charity of Global, the Media & Entertainment Group
Global’s Make Some Noise’s mission is to ensure no one across the UK has to face life’s toughest challenges alone. We champion high impact small local charities working in communities across the UK. The projects we fund provide critical services to help people thrive; addressing local issues such as physical and mental health, food poverty, loneliness, unemployment, disability care and more. These local projects are a lifeline, yet they are often overlooked.
That’s why we harness the power of Global’s radio stations (Heart, Capital, Smooth, Radio X, LBC, Classic FM and Gold), outdoor advertising portfolio, Podcasts and our friends from the music and entertainment industry to raise vital funds and awareness. Together, we make some noise for those who don’t get heard. Additionally, we provide a tailored learning and development opportunity for our charity partners, to support their longer-term sustainability. Find out more on our Charity Jobs charity profile page.
Your role
Join Global’s Make Some Noise as our Partnerships Manager and be at the forefront of driving fundraising income through securing and account managing high value corporate and charity partnerships.
This is a predominantly new business role (around 70%), focused on identifying opportunities, developing compelling partnership propositions and securing significant income through both commercial and charity partnerships. Alongside winning new partners, you'll manage a portfolio of existing relationships to maximise long-term value and repeat investment.
Our partnerships span two key areas:
Commercial partnerships – media-led opportunities across Global's portfolio, including headline sponsorship of Make Some Noise's October Appeal, branded content and commercial campaigns across radio, podcasts, digital and outdoor platforms.
Charity partnerships – Charity of the Year partnerships, match funding campaigns and strategic funding collaborations with trusts, foundations and other charitable funders.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with significant partnerships experience to join a successful team. You’ll be combining commercial thinking with social impact and be at the heart of making a difference in communities across the UK whilst working alongside household brands.
Key Responsibilities
New Business (70%)
Develop compelling partnership opportunities tailored to different audiences.
Identify prospects, generate leads and build a strong pipeline across both commercial and charity partnerships.
Create persuasive proposals, funding applications and pitch presentations.
Lead partnership conversations and negotiations through to agreement.
Design innovative partnership opportunities that deliver value for partners while maximising income for Make Some Noise.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across Global to unlock new partnership opportunities and deliver impactful campaigns
Account Management & Relationship Development (30%)
Manage and grow a portfolio of strategic partnerships, identifying opportunities to increase income and engagement.
Build strong relationships with partners and colleagues across Global.
Deliver an outstanding partner experience that encourages long-term investment and repeat support.
Produce high-quality reports demonstrating campaign outcomes, impact and future opportunities.
What You’ll Love About This Role
Think Big:
Creating new ways to secure funding and proactively building new revenue streams.
Own It:
Being part of a highly creative and collaborative team, leading key conversations and striving for success.
Keep It Simple:
Focus on delivering partnerships that create maximum impact for both our partners and the communities we support.
Better Together:
Working as part of a supportive team, you will collaborate with people across Make Some Noise as well as Global’s wider commercial business.
What Success Looks Like
In your first few months, you will have:
Understood your targets and objectives and have built a plan to achieve them.
Built compelling partnership propositions to effectively communicate the value of partnering with Make Some Noise
Established strong relationships across the team and the wider business.
Created a pipeline of commercial and charity partnership opportunities
Met key stakeholders across existing partner organisations
Generated your own leads and pitched the importance of our work.
Developed a solid understanding of Global’s radio, digital and outdoor platforms to leverage them effectively for charity partnership campaigns.
What You’ll Need
You will have an extensive track record in generating and delivering 6-figure+ partnerships in a fast-paced environment.
Charity partnership experience with an understanding of how to pitch Charity of the Year and work with Trusts/Foundations to unlock support.
A track record of partnerships design and delivery, from identification through cultivation, stewardship and successful delivery.
A commercially minded approach, with the ability to identify partner motivations and create mutually beneficial high-value partnerships for all involved.
A credible relationship builder and networker, able to represent the work of Make Some Noise with senior stakeholders, corporate partners, charitable funders and industry networks.
Comfort undertaking prospect research, determining potential partner priorities (both stated and implied) and framing approaches specific to these.
Experience working within budgets, income reporting and finding solutions.
Produce comprehensive partnership reports to demonstrate impact, partnership value and future opportunities (along with learnings and recommendations)
Proven track record of achieving sales or fundraising targets, with a goal-oriented mindset and within a fast paced environment,.
Making sure no one faces life’s toughest challenges alone
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in a highly respected local charity that makes a real difference to people affected by cancer across West Berkshire.
As Director of Operations at Newbury Cancer Care, you will be at the heart of the charity, leading its day-to-day operations and working closely with the Board of Trustees, employees, volunteers, healthcare partners and the wider local community.
This is a broad, hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys making things happen. You will provide direction and support to the team, ensure the charity operates effectively and responsibly, build strong relationships across our network and help ensure our services continue to meet the needs of local cancer patients and their families.
We are looking for a confident, compassionate and highly organised individual who can work independently, motivate others and comfortably move between strategic conversations and the practical realities of running a small charity. Experience within the charity sector would be particularly valuable, as would knowledge of charity governance, the NHS or fundraising, but equally important is an understanding of what it takes to lead a purpose-driven organisation where people and community are at the centre of everything we do.
For the right person, this is an opportunity to take on a genuinely varied and rewarding role with considerable autonomy and the chance to make a visible difference within the local community.
What you'll be doing
About you
We're looking for someone who is equally comfortable thinking strategically and rolling up their sleeves to get things done.
You'll be:
We'd also love to hear from you if you have experience of:
Why join us?
This is more than an operations role.
It's an opportunity to lead a respected local charity that genuinely changes lives every day. You'll work alongside passionate trustees, dedicated volunteers and healthcare professionals, helping ensure people affected by cancer receive the support they need, when they need it most.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Application deadline: Sunday 30th August 2026, 23:59.
Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 4th September 2026, with an additional interview date on Tuesday 8 September 2026 if required.
For full job description and person specification, please see the attached documents.
Our values
Tackling homelessness requires systemic and societal change. Person-centred support helps people achieve better outcomes. Evidence and learning guide better decisions. When communities have a voice and take action, we can build stronger futures together.
Curiosity guides us to listen and understand the context, community needs and political environment.
Creativity drives us to remain open-minded and tailor solutions with fresh thinking.
Collaboration is key; we build relationships to strengthen our mission.
Tenacity ensures that we pursue lasting change with determination and patience.
Job Summary
As our Corporate and Community Partnerships Fundraiser, you will build meaningful relationships with businesses, community organisations and local people across Bristol, generating sustainable income and long-term support through corporates, community fundraising and events.
You will secure long-term, mutually beneficial income from the corporate sector across a range of disciplines and formats, including long-term partnerships, Charity of the Year, cause-related marketing and sponsorship. You will develop and secure new partnerships with Bristol's businesses, while nurturing and account managing existing partnerships.
Alongside this, the Fundraiser will grow support within the local community by developing relationships with organisations such as clubs, schools and faith groups. You will also encourage individuals, groups and organisations to support Caring in Bristol through community fundraising initiatives and events.
The Corporate & Community Partnerships Fundraiser will be responsible for researching key prospective sectors, companies and organisations, sector activities and the business marketplace, to compile lists of key targets, as agreed with the Public Fundraising Manager. You will develop and manage an ongoing pipeline of prospects, that have a clearly defined target outcome and value.
Personal Specification
We expect you to meet most of these criteria. However, we don’t expect you to meet every point and welcome applicants with transferrable skills and an ability to apply themselves in a new context.
Essential
Desirable
#Community #Corporate #Partnership #Fundraiser #Homelessness #Bristol
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Interim Finance Director | Immediate Start | 7-Month FTC
A pivotal finance leadership role with purpose!
We’re partnering with a highly respected UK charity to appoint an **Interim Finance Director on a 7-month FTC**, this is a full-time, London based hybrid role, starting immediately, during an important period of organisational transition.
This is a hands-on leadership role where **financial resilience, governance and positive change** genuinely matter. The organisation provides supported housing and support to vulnerable and disabled veterans, helping those who have served their country to live with independence, dignity and wellbeing.
The opportunity
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Executive Team, Board and Finance, HR, Audit & Risk Committee, you’ll lead a broad finance transformation and improvement agenda.
Key priorities include:
What we’re looking for
You’ll be a **fully qualified accountant** with significant senior financial leadership experience, including working with Boards and Audit/Risk Committees.
You’ll bring strong experience across **financial strategy, budgeting, controls, audit, governance, forecasting and organisational change**, with the ability to turn complex financial information into clear, actionable advice.
Why this role?
This is a genuine **delivery-focused interim assignment**. In seven months, you’ll have the opportunity to strengthen the finance function, improve governance and reporting, shape the five-year financial strategy and establish a credible route towards sustainable financial performance.
If you’re a strategic, hands-on finance leader available immediately and ready to make an impact, please apply online today I would love to hear from you!
Relationship Executive – Supporter Engagement & Legacy Giving
We are seeking a confident relationship builder who loves talking to people and wants to use their communication skills to make a genuine difference.
Position: Relationship Executive – Supporter Engagement & Legacy Giving
Salary: £30,000pa
Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid
Hours: 36.5 hours per week, including one evening per week up to 8pm and, after an initial period, one Saturday per month
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: CVs reviewed on a rolling basis
About the role
This is a people-focused role for someone who enjoys picking up the phone, starting conversations and building genuine relationships.
You don't need previous legacy fundraising experience. You could come from customer service, account management, telesales, supporter care, fundraising or another relationship-focused role. What's important is that you're confident speaking with people, motivated by achieving results and excited by the opportunity to work for a charity.
You'll build relationships with existing supporters, helping them understand the difference they can make through their ongoing support and the possibility of leaving a gift in their Will. You'll manage your own portfolio of supporters, developing relationships from initial conversations through to longer-term engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
About you
Above all, you'll be someone who really enjoys talking to people.
You'll be a natural relationship builder with excellent listening and questioning skills and the confidence to guide a conversation towards an outcome. You'll be comfortable making outbound calls and working towards targets, while ensuring every conversation remains personal, respectful and supporter-focused.
You'll also be organised, comfortable using a CRM or database and able to manage your workload with minimal supervision.
Experience could come from customer service, account management, telesales, fundraising, supporter engagement or relationship management – previous charity or legacy experience isn't essential.
About the organisation
You'll be joining an established international charity working to improve the lives of vulnerable children, families and communities around the world.
This is an opportunity to take the relationship-building skills you've developed elsewhere and use them for something with real purpose – helping supporters understand the lasting difference their generosity can make.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Customer Relationship Executive, Customer Service Advisor, Account Manager, Relationship Manager, Telesales Executive, Supporter Care Officer, Supporter Engagement Officer, Telephone Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Membership Officer, Donor Care Officer or Legacy Fundraiser.
Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with our client, a Brixton-based creative hub and Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation. The organisation is a music, media and technology centre supporting young people and adults to explore creativity, develop skills and improve wellbeing.
We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join the Senior Management Team and provide confident financial and organisational leadership. Working closely with the CEO, Treasurer and wider Board, you will lead budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, financial controls, funded-programme finance, risk and the year-end process. You will also provide proportionate leadership across people systems, governance, contracts and organisational operations.
This is a senior role, but it is also genuinely hands-on.
Alongside this, we are looking for someone who will thrive on helping to lead the operations of a busy, vibrant cultural centre, ensuring that the systems, people, contracts and resources underpinning our programmes, studios, building and events work smoothly, safely and effectively.
You will provide oversight of health and safety, compliance, organisational risk and business continuity, working closely with the colleagues and external specialists responsible for day-to-day delivery. This is a senior role, but it is also genuinely hands-on.
The right person for this role:
Direct charity-finance experience would be useful, but it is not essential. We welcome applicants from other sectors who can demonstrate transferable experience of multiple income streams, projects, contracts or cost centres. We are not looking for a particular accountancy qualification; relevant experience, practical expertise and the ability to fulfil the role are what matter.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and especially encourage applications from those who reflect the lived experiences of the South London communities we serve.
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Shannon Sanderson at Prospectus.
Are you looking to add great value to an already successful finance team? Do you have a strong understanding of complex VAT? Are you immediately available or on a short notice period?
I am working exclusively with a large educational organisation seeking an interim VAT consultant on a long-term rolling contract.
The main responsibilities of the interim VAT Consultant are:
This is a great opportunity for an experienced, VAT Consultant to come in and hit the ground running with an already successful organisation with an opportunity for flexible working.
My client is looking for:
My client can offer flexible working with 1 day a month in the office based in central London and the rest working remotely.
Applications for this role are now under review, and the deadline could well be brought forward if the suitable candidate is found. Therefore, do not delay in submitting your application!
The Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust is looking to recruit a Communications and Media Officer to join our small and driven team supporting young people aged 8-24, who are living through and beyond cancer.
Use your storytelling, editorial, copywriting and creative skills to help inspire young people to join our lifechanging trips and generate the fundraising support we need so the door is open for more young people to benefit from our adventures.
No sailing experience or knowledge is required, just a passion for applying your talents to make a real difference in young people believing in their brighter future after treatment for cancer.
You might be a graduate journalist, PR account executive, communications assistant, or someone with equivalent experience who is ready to take your next step in a varied and rewarding role with one of the country’s leading young people’s cancer charities.
What you will do
A year-in-the-life of our Largs-based Communications and Media Officer has two distinct parts. October to April - where it’s all about getting the word out there to support fundraising and encouraging young people to sign up for our life-changing adventures. Then it’s the summer - May to September - when the magic happens and you’re around the trips, interviewing young people and telling their stories. You can go sailing on the trips too!
You will be responsible for identifying story opportunities year-round, and writing press releases, media advisories or editorial content to pitch those stories to a range of media outlets, from local newspapers and regional broadcasters to national, charity, marine and other specialist publications, and facilitating inbound requests for interviews or other profile-raising opportunities.
You will serve as our go-to copywriter for print, online and digital marketing materials as well as writing other articles and feature content as requested. This includes responsibility for writing and overseeing the production of our annual in-house publication, Inspire.
You will also work closely with the social media team, gathering (and if you have the experience, producing) multimedia content for our digital and online platforms. There will be wider responsibilities across the communications team too.
Key responsibilities and duties
Copywriting
Media & PR
Trip season (all of the above plus...)
Wider comms function
When treatment ends our work begins. We inspire young people aged 8-24 to believe in a brighter future through free sailing and outdoor adventures.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At WSUP, we believe everyone deserves access to safe water and sanitation. As a leading international development organisation operating across Africa and Asia, we work with governments, utilities and communities to create sustainable solutions that improve millions of lives.
We are seeking an experienced and collaborative Head of Finance to lead our finance function and help ensure the financial sustainability and effectiveness of our organisation. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will provide expert financial leadership, oversee governance and compliance, support strategic decision-making, and lead a talented international finance team. You will lead a team of 5-10 core finance staff and indirectly support Country Finance Managers in 4 - 6 programme countries.
We are looking for someone who combines strong technical finance expertise with excellent people leadership skills and the ability to build effective relationships across a diverse and international organisation. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is motivated by using their skills to create meaningful social impact.
What We Offer
Our Commitment to Inclusion
WSUP is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation and encourage applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
WSUP (Water and Sanitation for Urban Populations) is a mission-driven non-profit organisation founded in 2005.



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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Payroll Officer
Job Title: Payroll Officer
Location: Hammersmith/Hybrid
Department: Working in both the People Team and Finance Team
Reports To: People Manager (also working closely with Head of Finance)
Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: £32,000 - £37,000 full time equivalent (this will be calculated on a pro rata basis)
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Advance are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience and those from marginalised or underrepresented communities.
This is a part-time role, offering flexibility that may suit individuals with caring responsibilities or other commitments. We welcome applications from those seeking a role that can fit around their life. That said, due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will be expected to schedule annual leave outside of key payroll processing periods, to ensure continuity and accuracy in payroll delivery.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for precision and people?
We are seeking a Payroll Officer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in ensuring every payslip is accurate and delivered on time. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end payroll process, working closely with our external payroll provider to ensure the accurate and timely payment of all employees each month.
You will process monthly payroll, including manual calculations for overtime, variable hours, complex work patterns, and compressed hours, while ensuring correct application of cost codes for payroll expenditure. The role involves administering statutory and company payments such as sick pay, maternity pay, and other relevant entitlements, as well as processing adjustments for new starters, leavers, promotions, and contract variations.
You will also play an important part in supporting the procurement and implementation of a new payroll provider and software, ensuring compliance with all pay-related legislation, HMRC regulations, and internal policies. The position includes managing pension scheme administration—covering auto-enrolment, contributions, and opt-out processes—and collaborating closely with both the People and Finance teams to maintain accurate employee data and ensure payroll costs are correctly recorded and reported.
Additionally, you will produce monthly payroll reports, assist with financial and audit requirements, and respond to employee payroll queries promptly and professionally. This is a varied role that also offers opportunities to contribute to ad hoc tasks and reporting projects as required by the business.
About You:
To be successful as the Payroll Officer you will need to demonstrate proven experience in payroll processing, ideally within a medium to large organisation, along with a strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements. You should possess excellent numerical skills, with the ability to interpret data, perform accurate calculations, and apply sound financial understanding relevant to the position. A high level of accuracy and attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
It would be advantageous to have experience managing complex pay calculations such as compressed hours, overtime, and varying pay structures, as well as familiarity with pensions administration and HMRC reporting. Strong organisational and time management skills, together with proficiency in IT - particularly Excel - and experience using FMP or Staffology payroll software, would also be highly desirable.
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter, will be considered.
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have additional needs, please email and the Talent AcquisitionTeam who will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory DBS check.
Our vision is a world in which women and children lead safe, equal, violence-free lives so that they can flourish and actively contribute to society.



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