Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with Maudsley Charity to recruit a Finance Officer. This is a strong opportunity for a part-qualified or early-career finance professional looking to gain broad exposure across financial accounting, reporting and business partnering within a purpose-driven organisation.
As Maudsley Charity continues to invest in innovative projects that improve mental health care for those who need it most, they are entering an exciting phase of growth and operational development.
To support this, they are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Officer to play a key role in strengthening financial processes, supporting robust reporting, and enabling effective stewardship of funds. Working closely with the Finance Lead, this role will help ensure the organisation’s finances are managed with accuracy, integrity and insight, supporting informed decision-making and maximising the impact of every pound invested.
Location: London, UK (hybrid working)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Contract: Full time, permanent
About the role
A varied, hands-on position within a small, collaborative Finance team. You’ll support day-to-day finance operations while contributing to reporting, budgeting and project work.
Key responsibilities include:
- Maintaining accurate financial records and processing transactions
- Managing invoices, payments, and bank reconciliations
- Supporting monthly management accounts and reporting
- Assisting with budgets, forecasts and grant due diligence
- Contributing to audit preparation and fund monitoring
- Improving processes and supporting finance queries across the organisation
About you
- Part-qualified (AAT or studying ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or equivalent experience
- Background in a finance or accounts role
- Strong Excel and systems skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proactive, organised and keen to develop
This role would suit someone looking to step into a broader finance position with real variety and progression.
Closing date: 18th of May
interviews: Week commencing 1st of June (likely 4th of June)
Join our ‘Ask Us Anything’ webinar on Wednesday 13th of May at 12pm – 1pm. Link can be found in the information pack page 8.
Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and leading charity recruitment agency, committed to equitable and inclusive recruitment practices. Applications from all sections of the community are actively welcomed, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality or other protected characteristics.
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Join us at the forefront of public health advocacy as the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Alliance Scotland Lead. This is a unique opportunity to shape the direction of our efforts to combat non-communicable diseases in Scotland. You will work closely with NCD Alliance Scotland members as well as government bodies, politicians, academics and third sector partners to drive impactful policy changes.
If you are passionate about making a difference in public health, this role offers a platform to create lasting change and improve the health of communities across Scotland.
As our NCD Alliance Scotland Lead, you’ll support all joint activity for the alliance, working with the chair, advisory board and members, building consensus within the alliance. Work will span policy development, public affairs and communications to ensure effective evidence-based policy around commercial determinants of health is at the forefront of the political agenda.
About you
With a deep understanding of the policy-making and the political process in Scotland, ideally with some knowledge of health policy and public health policy, you’ll have an extensive understanding of parliamentary procedure and government in Scotland, as well as an understanding of public policy and how it’s developed.
You’ll have a proven track record of building and nurturing excellent relationships and exerting influence over external stakeholder’s agendas. You’ll also have previous
experience of having run or managed successful policy and/or public affairs work at a senior level, ensuring expectations, responsibilities and the purpose and vision for the team are clear and delivered.
With experience of leading stakeholder relations in a high profile and/or complex organisation. You’ll also have the following skills and experience:- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, able to present with credibility and gravitas to external audiences.
- Excellent writing skills, able to provide concise written and oral briefings on complex issues, often at short notice.
- Ability to work calmly, quickly and accurately under pressure of tight deadlines.
- Proven leadership skills whilst being a team player.
- Ability to develop and implement strategies and plans, ensuring that initiatives and activities are organised, prioritised and delivered successfully.
- Excellent time management and organisation skills.
Working arrangements
Please note this is a fixed term contract for 18 months.
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our Edinburgh Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
The work will require some evening and weekend work as well as travel that may require overnight stays. There will also be an opportunity to visit BHF offices in Belfast, Cardiff and London.
Belonging at BHF
By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, we strengthen our ability to achieve our mission of saving and improving lives, ensuring our work reflects and serves the needs of every community across the UK.
To hear from our people, check out Belonging at BHF.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
Benefits
We offer a competitive range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, and opportunities for personal and professional growth and continuous learning.
To find out more about our benefits you can download the Benefits document at the bottom of this page or check out our Benefits and Development pages.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
Interview process
Interviews will be held in person at our Edinburgh offices on Wednesday 13th May. A presentation element will be included in the interview process.
How to apply
To apply for this role please use the apply button below. Our process involves submitting your CV and a supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role’s criteria.
Our recruitment processes are fair, accessible, and inclusive. BHF use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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As Philanthropy Officer, you will build strong, lasting relationships with individuals, families and organisations, helping them to achieve their philanthropic goals while increasing charitable income and delivering meaningful impact in communities across Wales.
We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of social issues and community needs in Wales, who can use that insight to build networks, identify opportunities and develop tailored support for existing and prospective donors. This role will play a key part in securing new funding, growing our donor base and building high-quality, long-term relationships.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Proven experience in a philanthropy or fundraising relationship management role.
- Ability to identify and develop new philanthropic opportunities, including prospecting and converting new donors.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of developing, managing and growing relationships.
- Strong communication, evidencing excellent customer relationship with a focus on trust, respect, confidentiality and attention to detail alongside the ability to juggle multiple relationships simultaneously.
- Confidence speaking publicly to a variety of audiences.
- High levels of motivation, be results-driven and able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Experience of producing compelling reports, narrative and presentations alongside creating tailored donor experiences to inspire donors.
- A strong commitment to your own learning and development.
Read more in the full job pack.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We turn philanthropy into lasting community impact across Wales. We’re a trusted bridge between donors and the grassroots communities they care about.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.