Head of finance and administration jobs

If you’re ready to bring your finance skills to a friendly, values-driven organisation, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Looking for a finance role where your accuracy and attention to detail make a real difference? Milestones Trust is recruiting an Assistant Income Accountant to support accurate, timely income processing across our Non-Residential Services.

You’ll work with the Head of Transactional Accounting to keep sales ledger, reconciliation and credit control activities running smoothly, helping ensure income is recorded accurately and payments are received promptly.

About the Role

This is a great opportunity for someone with finance administration or accounting experience who enjoys resolving queries, improving processes and building positive working relationships.

As an Assistant Income Accountant you’ll be responsible for:

• Keeping the sales ledger running smoothly, including accurate and timely invoicing
• Resolving invoice queries with operational teams and Local Authority commissioners
• Monitoring customer accounts, aged debt and potential bad debts
• Recording income for our Non-Residential services
• Reconciling debtor control accounts against cash received and resolving discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate records, contracts and debtor control accounts
• Using Local Authority portals and support banking and payment processing
• Supporting Purchase Ledger activity when needed

About You

You’ll bring accuracy, curiosity and a proactive approach to your work. You’ll be confident using systems and spreadsheets, comfortable asking questions and following up queries, and keen to contribute to a supportive finance team.

Essential

• GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English
• Relevant finance or accounts experience, including sales ledger and bank reconciliations
• Good Excel and IT skills
• Clear communication, customer service and query-resolution skills
• Good organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Desirable

• AAT qualification, part-qualified accountant status or equivalent experience
• Experience of credit control or SUN accounting software

At Milestones Trust we recognise that without the hard work, commitment and passion of our staff, we wouldn’t be the charity that we are today. In return, we are committed to rewarding you with a competitive pay and benefits package including:

• 30 days’ annual leave, including recognised public holidays
• Learning and development to support your career growth
• Nationally recognised qualifications, from entry‑level care to management
• Flexible working, with rotas provided in advance
• Occupational Sick Pay after two years, increasing with service
• Health Cash Plan after probation, offering at least £695 cashback for health treatments (dental, optical, therapies, maternity/paternity, prescriptions)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Dayforce Wallet, giving you access to your earnings before payday
• Employee referral scheme with financial rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme from day one, offering confidential 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme to help grow your retirement savings

We pride ourselves with being able to offer staff opportunities to develop and progress their careers within the Trust.

Goodman Masson are partnered with a highly respected, award-winning Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in North London to find a skilled and proactive Finance Manager.

Educating over 2,500 pupils across a close-knit family of primary and secondary schools, our client is dedicated to providing life-changing opportunities within vibrant, diverse communities. Recently recognised nationally for their exceptional educational outcomes and community outreach, they provide a highly collaborative and supportive central services team environment where your work directly impacts the success of young people.

As the Finance Manager, you will support the monitoring and control of Trust spend, working closely with the Finance Director to successfully manage budgets and incoming resources, whilst delivering the highest standards of customer service to the academies in the Trust and other stakeholders.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day finance transactions, including banking, management accounts review and reconciliation, debtor management and reporting, and the administration and development of the finance system. This includes close working with the Accounts Payable team to ensure robust financial control, compliance and efficiency across all academies within the Trust.

You will provide a stable, flexible and resilient service that supports leadership in delivering value for money and strong financial stewardship across all income streams received by the Trust. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Control & Accounting: Lead month-end close procedures, balance sheet reconciliations, and correction journals. Maintain the fixed asset register and calculate annual depreciation in line with academy financial reporting standards.
• Budgeting & Income Management: Partner with the Finance Director to advise academy budget holders, manage self-generated income streams (including debt management/reporting), and oversee compliance for the 6th form bursary payment process.
• Cash & Compliance: Direct daily banking reconciliations, cash-flow forecasting, and monthly VAT 126 return submissions to HMRC.
• Systems & Operational Support: Act as the super-user and administrator for the Trust’s finance system—providing training to staff and stepping in to support the Accounts Payable team during peak periods.
• Procurement: Oversee the Trust’s centralised contract register to support timely renewals, compliance with procurement policy, and value-for-money principles.
• Audit & Governance: Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and support the internal scrutiny and external annual audit processes by providing clean evidence.
• Academy Partnering: Spend time out at the local academy sites to assist with school trip costings, build visibility, and strengthen financial understanding across the school. 

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Sector Experience: Prior finance experience within an educational setting, academy trust, local authority, or the wider public/not-for-profit sector is highly desirable but not essential.
• Technical Strength: A strong foundation in management accounts preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial control frameworks.
• System Savvy: Excellent IT skills, particularly with modern finance software/ERP systems, and the ability to train/support other users.
• Communication Skills: The ability to explain complex financial matters clearly to academic leaders and senior trustees who may not have a finance background.
• Flexibility: A collaborative mindset with a willingness to travel to different academy locations in North London as required.

The Salary range is £45,000 - £53,000 + Excellent benefits including Local Government Pension Scheme. 

You will be predominately based in the trusts Head Office (Edmonton / Enfield area) with some travel to the academy sites which are local to the office. 

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore please apply ASAP with your CV to ensure you are considered. 

Job Title: Head of People

Department: People Team 

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer 

Responsible for:  

• Senior Manager – Recruitment and Training

• People Advisor 

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (Dependent on Experience) 

Closing date: 2nd August 

Interviews w/c: 10th August 

Brentford FC Community Sports Trust 

With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life. 

As an independent charity working in partnership with Brentford Football Club, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff.

Inclusion Statement 

Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process. 

Safeguarding Statement  

Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions. 

Role Summary 

The Head of People will be responsible for delivering an efficient, compliant and people-focused HR service across the Community Trust, supporting approximately 78 permanent employees and 125 casual workers. 

This is a hands-on operational role with a strong focus on employee relations, HR processes and compliance, payroll coordination and finalisation, and providing practical people support to managers across the organisation. 

The role will directly manage the People Advisor and the Senior Manager - Recruitment & Training Manager, ensuring the effective delivery of recruitment, onboarding, training, compliance, and employee relations. Collaborating closely with departmental leaders, Finance, and safeguarding teams, the People Lead will ensure that people practices, foster a positive employee experience, and promote a culture aligned with the Trust’s values. 

Key Responsibilities 

Leadership and Team Management 

• Provide effective day-to-day leadership and management of the People Advisor and Recruitment & Training Manager. 

• Set priorities, allocate workloads and ensure the People team delivers a high-quality, responsive service across the Trust. 

• Support the development and performance of direct reports through regular coaching, feedback and development planning. 

• Foster a collaborative, customer-focused and solutions-oriented approach within the People team. 

Employee Relations 

• Lead and manage employee relations casework, providing advice and guidance on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, probation and capability matters. 

• Support managers in resolving people issues in a timely, fair and consistent manner, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal policies. 

• Liaise with external employment law advisers where required on complex cases and organisational matters. 

• Maintain accurate case management records and identify trends requiring organisational intervention or support. 

• Support organisational change initiatives and workforce planning activity where required. 

HR Operations and Compliance 

• Oversee and deliver the day-to-day delivery of HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contract management, employee changes and offboarding. 

• Maintain and continually improve HR policies, procedures and systems to ensure compliance, consistency and operational efficiency. 

• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, safer recruitment practices and safeguarding requirements. 

• Lead HR compliance activity, including supporting external audits and managing safeguarding-related people processes. 

• Prepare and coordinate workforce data, people metrics and management information for senior leadership and Trustees. 

• Ensure employee records and HR systems are maintained accurately and confidentially. 

Payroll and Benefits Safeguarding 

• Lead the monthly payroll process, ensuring all payroll changes are accurately reviewed, authorised and submitted within agreed deadlines. 

• Take responsibility for payroll finalisation and sign-off, working closely with Finance and payroll providers to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. 

• Coordinate pension administration, employee benefits and life assurance arrangements. 

• Conduct regular audits of payroll and people data to ensure accuracy, compliance and effective record keeping. 

• Act as the key point of contact for payroll and benefits queries. 

Safeguarding 

• Build a strong working relationship with the Safeguarding team, ensuring Safeguarding is continually embedded within the Trust. 

• Work with the Head of Safeguarding on Safeguarding and people initiatives to promote a Safeguarding culture throughout the Trust. 

• Responsible for Safer Recruitment practices and compliance, including internal and external audits. 

Employee Engagement and Wellbeing 

• Lead employee engagement activities, including staff surveys, pulse surveys and wellbeing initiatives. 

• Analyse employee feedback and recommend actions that enhance engagement, retention and culture. 

• Champion wellbeing initiatives and support the delivery of programmes that promote positive mental health and employee wellbeing. 

• Promote inclusive practices that support a positive, respectful and high-performing workplace culture. 

EDI 

• People Lead for the EDI Strategy group, ensuring that EDI strategic objectives are met and taken forward.

• Collaborate with the Senior Manager – Recruitment and Training and the EDI Manager (Club) to ensure EDI training is aligned with Trust values and fosters inclusion across the Trust. 

Governance and Stakeholder Management 

• Work closely with Finance to ensure effective establishment control, headcount management and approval processes. 

• Produce people-related reports, updates and recommendations for senior leadership teams and Trustees. 

• People Lead for the People and Culture Subgroup, reporting to the People and Culture (Trustee) Chair, responsible for preparation and presentation of reports, papers and recommendations. 

• Build strong working relationships with managers across the organisation and with Trustees,and act as a trusted advisor on people matters. 

Direct Reports 

• People Advisor 

• Senior Manager - Recruitment & Training Manager 

Key Relationships  

Internal 

• CEO & COO 

• Heads of Departments and Senior Managers

• Safeguarding Teams

• Trustees

External

• Brentford Football Club: People Team, EDI, Safeguarding 

• Third Party Providers: Payroll and Benefits Providers

Person Specification 

Essential Experience and Knowledge 

• Proven experience in a generalist HR or People role with significant exposure to employee relations case management. 

• Experience of advising and supporting managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, probation and capability matters. 

• Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice. 

• Experience of managing and improving HR processes across the employee lifecycle. 

• Experience of coordinating and finalising payroll, working closely with finance teams and external payroll providers. 

• Experience of producing HR reports, workforce data and management information. 

• Experience of managing or supervising team members. 

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels. 

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. 

• High levels of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information. 

• Strong communication and influencing skills with a practical and solution-focused approach. 

Desirable Experience and Knowledge 

• Experience working within a charity, community trust, not-for-profit or social impact organisation. 

• Understanding of the governance, funding and compliance requirements associated with charitable organisations. 

• Experience supporting safeguarding-related people processes. 

• Experience supporting organisational change and workforce planning initiatives. 

• Experience of using Workday HRIS or a comparable HR system. 

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) desirable; CIPD Level 7 advantageous. 

Key Focus Areas 

• Employee Relations 

• Payroll Coordination and Finalisation 

• HR Operations and Compliance 

• Recruitment and Onboarding Oversight 

• People Team Leadership 

• Workforce Reporting and Governance 

• Employee Engagement and Wellbeing 

• Safeguarding Compliance 

• Continuous Improvement of People Processes 

General Trust Accountabilities 

• To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies 

• To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements 

• To ensure compliance with the Trust’s Code of Conduct.

• To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust 

• To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel 

• To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

The Head of Estates & Facilities is responsible for providing operational oversight of the Hospice estate, facilities management, health & safety, security and compliance functions across all Hospice and retail locations.

The postholder will ensure the organisation maintains full statutory compliance, delivers a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, staff and volunteers, and develops a culture of continuous improvement in health, safety and facilities management

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement the Hospice Estates, Facilities and Health & Safety Strategy.
• Provide expert advice to the Director of Finance & Performance on estates, facilities and health & safety matters.
• Lead the development of a positive organisational health and safety culture.
• Develop long-term estate asset management and sustainability plans.
• Assist with the Identification of future infrastructure, compliance and property investment requirements.
• Ensure estate development supports organisational growth and strategic objectives.

Governance & Compliance

• Act as organisational lead for Health & Safety.
• Provide assurance that all statutory compliance obligations are met.
• Establish robust governance arrangements for estates and health & safety compliance.
• Lead organisational compliance in relation to:
  • Fire Safety
  • Legionella
  • Asbestos
  • Electrical Safety
  • Gas Safety
  • LOLER
  • PUWER
  • COSHH
  • Health & Safety legislation
     
• Lead incident investigation processes and ensure organisational learning is embedded.
• Present compliance reports, risk assessments and performance metrics to the Director of Finance & Performance.

Risk Management

• Lead the identification, assessment and mitigation of estate and health & safety risks.
• Maintain the organisational Estates and Health & Safety Risk Register.
• Ensure business continuity arrangements are in place for critical estate infrastructure.
• Lead responses to significant facilities, compliance or safety incidents.

Estates & Facilities Management

• Provide operational oversight of planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
• Ensure the estate remains safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for purpose.
• Assist with capital development and lead estate improvement projects.
• Oversee security systems, access control and physical security arrangements.
• Ensure facilities services are delivered efficiently across all Hospice and retail locations.

Financial & Commercial Management

• Assist with the development and manage revenue and capital budgets.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies and value for money.
• Lead procurement and contract management activities.
• Negotiate and monitor key supplier and contractor agreements.
• Contribute to business cases and funding applications for estate developments.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, develop and inspire the Facilities and Estates team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, customer service and continuous improvement.
• Lead workforce planning, succession planning and professional development.
• Ensure volunteers are effectively integrated and supported.

Sustainability

• Lead environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Develop plans to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions.
• Promote environmentally responsible estate management practices.
• Support organisational sustainability objectives.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience, Knowledge & Approach

• NEBOSH National Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 H&S qualification).
• Proven experience in estates, facilities or maintenance environment
• Strong practical, hands-on maintenance skills
• Experience managing or coordinating maintenance activity
• Experience working with contractors
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance requirements, including correct use of PPE, COSHH, Manual Handling, Legionella, Risk Assessments etc
• Recruitment, coaching and development of Estates team and our volunteers
• Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a diverse team of volunteers effectively i.e. with varying motivation, age, gender, and physical and mental capacities
• Knowledge of environmental sustainability and organic gardening methods i.e. composting, upcycling, water saving
• Maintaining a large and varied Estate to a high standard, including grounds, structures and buildings
• Proficiency in operating various tools and powered equipment
• Training others on maintenance techniques and safe use of equipment
• Knowledge of plant, lawn and meadow maintenance
• Monitor and address hazards such as severe weather conditions like heatwaves, snow, ice, and remove litter to ensure safety of visitors, volunteers and staff
• A member of the Hospice Health & Safety Committee and the Capital Sub - Committee
• Proficiency in operating various garden tools and powered equipment

Please note; applicant shortlisting will take place as and when suitable individuals apply. As such, we would strongly encourage early applications. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.  Interview arrangements will be communicated via email, so please check your email regularly.

This role will require a DBS check. 

Head of Industrial Relations

£68,602 per annum + excellent benefits.

Home-based with travel to meetings/training across the country as required

Full time, permanent.

Lead negotiations. Influence change. Protect and strengthen the voice of school and college leaders.

Make A Difference

This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly influential function, shape national industrial relations activity and make a lasting difference to the professional lives of school and college leaders.

Why This Role Matters

As our clients Head of Industrial Relations, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that school and college leaders have a strong and influential voice in shaping their pay, conditions and working environment. Leading their industrial relations and collective bargaining function, you will help safeguard members' rights, secure positive outcomes through negotiation, and strengthen their position as the leading professional body and trade union for education leaders. Your expertise will directly contribute to improving the working lives of members across the UK while ensuring the organisation remains legally compliant, strategically focused and highly respected within the sector.

Who We’re Looking For

Our client is seeking an experienced industrial relations, trade union or HR professional with a proven track record of leading successful negotiations at a senior level. You will bring substantial experience of collective bargaining, strong leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of employment relations within complex organisations. You'll be a strategic thinker, an influential communicator and a confident relationship-builder who can work effectively with employers, trade unions, members and external stakeholders. A commitment to trade union principles, combined with the credibility to work alongside experienced school and college leaders, will be essential to your success in this role.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will lead and develop the Industrial Relations team, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, consistent service to members nationwide. Working closely with employer groups, trade unions and local representatives, you will oversee negotiations, represent members at key joint negotiating committees, resolve disputes, and help secure the best possible terms, conditions and benefits for members. You will also provide strategic advice across the organisation, ensure compliance with relevant legislation and trade union requirements, support the development of local representatives, and contribute to the organisation's broader industrial relations strategy.

What our client can offer

Our client is an equal opportunities employer and offers a very generous package of benefits including

· Flexible working: Flexible working – a combination of working from home, attending external meetings and events and being in-person at their Leicester HQ as necessary.

· Generous leave: 33 days annual leave + bank holidays.

· Pension: 9% employer contribution.

· Professional development: Ongoing training and peer support.

· Expenses covered: Travel, home-working allowance, and equipment provided.

· Inclusive culture: They welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

They encourage applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

This is a home-based role with travel across England and Wales to meetings and events as required. Reasonable travel expenses, IT and telephone equipment will be provided.

If you’re ready to lead a team that makes a real difference to education leaders and organisations across the UK, they would love to hear from you.

INTERESTED?

The closing date for application is 4pm on Wednesday 5 August 2026.

Interviews will be held in-person, at HQ in Leicester on Wednesday 19 August 2026.

Start date: Tuesday 1 December 2026 but dependent on individual circumstances.

TO APPLY

To download the job description and person specification, follow the link on the 'Apply here' button above (which will take you to Networx Recruitment's website). From there, please complete your email address in the top right-hand box and click on the green 'Apply Now' button and follow the online application process.

Head of Communications & Public Affairs

The Head of Communications & Public Affairs is a pivotal role at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) promoting our world-leading work in science, conservation, horticulture, and education.

Working as an active member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role will lead the organisation’s approach to strategic communications, seeking opportunities to engage external audiences, disseminate key messages, and raise RBGE’s profile on a national and international stage through press and media engagement.

With oversight of the communications and publishing functions, this role will also provide key support to the Regius Keeper and the Executive Team in shaping engagement and communication strategies with political stakeholders across the Scottish and UK governments.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in the next phase of RBGE’s corporate strategy, strengthening key policy relationships and promoting RBGE’s expertise to deliver real impact in the fight against the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.

Closing date:                            09:00am (BST) on Monday 20 July 2026        
First interview date:               30 July 2026
Second interview date: 5 August 2026

Recruitment information: 

Further details on the job description, person specification, and how to apply can be found in the candidate pack for the role on our website here: Head of Communications and Public Affairs Candidate Pack

QCCA has served Camden’s communities for more than 40 years.

Today we support more than 3,000 local residents every year through:

• Youth Services
• Older People’s Services
• Advice & Advocacy
• Family Support
• Two successful children’s nurseries
• Community facilities
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• Employment and skills initiatives

With an annual income approaching £2 million, multiple community sites and exciting plans for further growth, we’re investing in a modern finance function that supports excellent decision-making and long-term sustainability.

Why This Role Is Different

This isn’t a traditional Finance Manager role.

Yes, you’ll oversee management accounts, budgets and audit preparation.

But you’ll also have the opportunity to:

• Transform our finance systems.
• Lead our migration from QuickBooks to Xero.
• Introduce smarter digital processes.
• Improve financial reporting.
• Build dashboards that help managers make better decisions.
• Work directly with the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
• Influence organisational strategy.
• Help shape the future of one of Camden’s leading community charities.

You’ll have the freedom to improve how we work—not simply maintain existing processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll provide strategic financial leadership while leading the modernisation of QCCA’s finance systems.

Working closely with our Chief Executive and Senior Management Team, you’ll:

• Lead the migration from QuickBooks to Xero (or an agreed cloud accounting platform).
• Produce insightful monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Develop budgets, forecasts and financial models.
• Present financial information to Trustees and senior managers.
• Improve financial systems, controls and reporting.
• Introduce automation and digital workflows.
• Support commercial income generation and grant-funded projects.
• Lead the annual audit process.
• Line manage and develop our Finance Assistants.
• Help build a finance function fit for the future.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who enjoys making organisations better.

You’ll probably have experience of:

• Charity finance.
• Management accounting.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Audit preparation.
• Financial controls.
• Cloud accounting systems (Xero experience is highly desirable).
• Leading change and improving systems.
• Supporting non-finance managers.
• Working collaboratively with senior leaders and Trustees.

Most importantly, you’ll be someone who enjoys solving problems, embracing technology and helping organisations grow.

About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an independent membership organisation dedicated to the education, training and advancement of surgeons, dental surgeons, doctors, and various individuals throughout healthcare who are involved in the surgical care of patients. The College has a current membership approaching 29,000 and growing, with members spanning over 100 countries around the world.

From our founding in 1505, the College has been committed to the advancement of surgery and driving patient safety standards worldwide. In our 520-year history, there has never been a better time to join the College than now.

Working with us

At the College we aim to embrace views from across the organisation, sharing common goals and values for the betterment of healthcare through the advancement of surgical and dental professionals. We aim to develop teams that are reflective of the needs of our members and maximise the potential of every employee.

To reflect the varying needs across the organisation, we offer a range of policies and benefits for our workforce including a generous 42 days annual leave, flexible working practices, enhanced employer pensions contribution and various discounts throughout the College including the Ten Hill Place Hotel, 1505 Café and free entry to Surgeons’ Hall Museums.

About the Role

This is not your typical management role.

We are looking for someone who enjoys bringing order to complexity, building trusted relationships and finding practical solutions to difficult challenges. Reporting to the Head of Faculties, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of three of our six Faculties, working with world leading surgeons and healthcare professionals who generously volunteer their time to advance surgical education and, ultimately, improve patient care across the world.

You will also lead and develop a small, high performing team comprising a Faculty Development Lead, A Faculty Coordinator and shared support from a Coordinator and an Administrator. As a people leader, you will create an environment where colleagues feel supported, empowered and able to do their best work. Balancing day to day operational delivery with longer term development and continuous improvement.

No two days are the same. One morning you might be advising a Faculty Chair on governance matter. By lunchtime

you could be developing a business case for a new educational initiative, supporting your team through a challenging piece of work, or troubleshooting an unexpected operational problem. In the afternoon, you may be leading a cross College project, bringing together colleagues from across departments to deliver a new service, improve member experience or develop innovative ways of supporting our Faculties. Success in this role comes from working collaboratively across the organisation, building strong relationships and bringing people together around shared goals.

This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, thinks strategically but is not afraid to roll up their sleeves, and can switch confidently between coaching a colleague, influencing senior stakeholders, leading collaborative projects and solving practical problems.

You will be joining a supportive leadership team that values curiosity, collaboration and continuous improvement. We believe in giving people the autonomy to lead, the support to develop and the opportunity to shape how our Faculties evolve.

About You

We are looking for someone with sound judgement and a collaborative approach. Rather than having all the answers, we are seeking someone who asks insightful questions, draws on the expertise of others, and helps the team reach the best possible outcomes.

You will be someone who enjoys figuring things out, remains calm when priorities change and is comfortable making decisions in situations where there is not always a clear way forward. You build trust quickly, communicate with tact and diplomacy, and know how to influence without relying on authority.

You will bring experience of leading and developing teams, managing complex stakeholder relationships and delivering projects or services in a professional, membership, healthcare, education or charity environment. We are just as interested in how you work as where you have worked.

We are particularly interested in people who can demonstrate:

· Exceptional relationship building skills and emotional intelligence.

· Experience of leading complex projects involving colleagues from multiple teams, bringing people together to deliver shared outcomes

· A collaborative leadership style that develops people, builds partnerships across teams and brings others with you

· A good understanding of financial management, financial analysis and commercial drivers.

· The ability to assess financial implications and support informed decision making.

· The resilience to remain calm and constructive in complex or sensitive situations.

· Strong problem solving skills and the confidence to make sound decisions.

· The ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining high standards.

· Excellent judgement, tact and diplomacy when working with senior professionals and volunteers.

· Change leadership and organisational development

· A collaborative leadership style that develops people and brings others with you.

· Curiosity, adaptability and a genuine desire to continuously improve services.

· Experience of working in an intercultural context would be a useful advantage.

If you have read this advert and are excited by the opportunity but do not meet every single criterion, we would still encourage you to apply. We know that great people do not always tick every box, and we are committed to supporting talented individuals to grow into the role.

What matters most is your attitude, values and potential. We are looking for someone who is curious, resilient, adaptable and motivated by making a difference.

Looking to the Future

As our Faculties continue to evolve, so too does our approach to supporting them. We are actively developing the capabilities of our team to ensure we can deliver increasingly innovative, insight driven and member focused services.

Alongside the core skills and experience needed for this role, you will have the opportunity to develop expertise in areas such as:

· AI literacy and practical application of emerging technologies

· Workflow automation and process improvement

· Data visualisation, using insight to support decision making

· Service design and continuous improvement

· Systems thinking and designing sustainable solutions

You do not need to be an expert in all of these areas from day one. What matters most is your curiosity, willingness to learn and enthusiasm for helping shape the future of the Faculties function.

Please note that we do not accept CVs and agencies need not apply.

Are you a highly organised administrator with excellent attention to detail and a passion for delivering outstanding support? 

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our Ministries team, providing essential administrative support to senior leaders and helping to ensure the smooth running of a busy department.

In this varied role, you will manage and maintain databases, coordinate meetings and resources, process invoices, respond to enquiries and support projects that enable the work of ministries across the United Reformed Church. You will be confident using Microsoft Office, able to prioritise multiple tasks and enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.

If you are proactive, dependable and looking to make a meaningful contribution within an organisation committed to its people, values and purpose, we would love to hear from you.

We offer you a flexible and friendly hybrid work environment from the office in London and from home. The office is close to King Cross and Euston stations. The URC offers a generous pension contribution, annual leave of 31 days per year plus bank holidays and development opportunities. 

If you are interested in working for us and can meet the above requirements, please see our website for the full job description and application details. CV’s will be accepted with responses to job related questions. 

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 27 July 2026   

Interview date: Monday 10 August 2026

About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and organised Grants Officer to support the delivery of our grant-making programme and help empower young people facing deep-rooted inequality to create lasting change. Working across the full grants cycle, you will coordinate key administrative processes, maintain accurate records, analyse and report on grants data, and support the planning and delivery of events.

The successful candidate will be dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to ensuring efficient systems and high-quality support for applicants, grant recipients, and colleagues.

As a Grants Officer, you will:

• Coordinate the administration of grants and events across the grants programme.
• Maintain and improve grant management systems and processes.
• Provide timely support and guidance to applicants and respond to enquiries.
• Ensure accurate grant records and documentation for compliance, audit, and impact reporting.
• Collect, monitor, analyse, and report on grant-making data.
• Support consistent use of Salesforce across the team.
• Assist with event logistics, travel bookings, invoice processing, and general team administration.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong organisational and administrative skills who enjoys working with data, improving processes, and contributing to meaningful social impact.

Create is seeking a dynamic, ambitious, driven, fundraiser (grants/major gifts) with strong strategic skills, an exemplary income generation track record, and a passion for the power of the creative arts. This Senior Leadership Team position reports directly to the Chief Executive and manages a small team.

Do you believe in the power of the creative arts to connect, empower and upskill isolated and vulnerable children and adults? Are you passionate about relationship building, storytelling, meeting targets and changing lives? Are you excited to use your extensive senior-level fundraising experience, knowledge and contacts to lead Create’s income generation from Trusts & Foundations (T&F), public sector and High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI)? 

About us

Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values-driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world’s rainforests and uphold their human rights. Since 1989, RFUK has partnered with forest peoples and grassroots organisations to secure land rights, challenge destructive industries, and influence laws and policies that safeguard forests and the people who depend on them.

Our mission is clear: to combine human rights and environmental protection to tackle deforestation. From the Congo Basin to the Amazon, our work has helped communities protect millions of hectares of rainforest. With a growing team of passionate advocates for social and environmental justice, we are committed to scaling up our impact to confront the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to build your career at the heart of a busy international NGO working to protect rainforests and uphold the rights of Indigenous Peoples and forest communities. As Operations Officer, you will help keep RFUK running smoothly across HR, office management, IT coordination, contracts, travel and administration, working closely with colleagues in the UK and internationally. We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and solutions-focused, with the energy to learn quickly, support a committed team, and grow their skills while contributing to our mission.

We encourage candidates of varying experience levels to apply, particularly those with a proactive mindset, a "can-do" attitude, and a knack for problem-solving. This role offers an opportunity for growth and development, making it ideal for someone who is eager to learn and contribute to our organisation's success.

Job description and benefits

Please download the full job description from our website. We offer 30 days annual leave, 4% pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance, and four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility.

Location

This role is offered as a hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green, London office. The postholder will be required to work in the office for 3 days per week.

Application Process

To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by 9AM, Monday 17 August. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel.

Please note that CVs will not be considered.

We strongly encourage all candidates to read the Recruitment FAQs page on our website before submitting their application.

Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 

Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held in September.

Our next Finance Manager will take a lead role in all aspects of bookkeeping, accounting, reporting and payroll for a busy ~£1.8M turnover charity with over 50 staff. The role is based in Willesden, NW10 with some hybrid working after probation.

To apply, Click 'Apply Now' and download the Application Form and Job Pack and follow the instructions. We do not accept CVs.

Job Description

Book-keeping:

·Overseeing a system using hard-copy files and Quickbooks Online

·Maintaining and reconciling bank accounts and credit cards

·Raising purchase orders

·Raising invoices and processing income

·Aged debtor management

·Apportioning overheads and central costs to projects

·Managing restricted funds

·Making payments online and occasional bank deposits

Payroll and staffing:

·Maintaining a system recording all aspects of staffing that impact payroll of a team around 50 people, including

• New starters, leavers and role changes
• Probation ending
• Sick pay
• Parental leave, carers leave etc
• Timesheets and accrued holiday for ‘As & When’ staff
• Staff loans

·Collaborating with an external payroll provider to ensure they have accurate and timely information

·Pension plan maintenance

·Health plan maintenance

·Making monthly salary payments

·HMRC payments

·Responding to ad-hoc queries around pay and benefits

Reporting:

·Monthly management accounts for Executive Director

• Profit & Loss
• Budget vs Actual
• Cashflow

·Bi-monthly reports for Trustee Board

• Budget vs Actual
• Written report explaining variance and anticipated changes

Budgeting:

·With Executive Director preparing a draft annual budget for presentation to and consideration by Trustee Board

·Presenting the agreed budget to Senior Staff, encouraging transparency and ownership for the financial performance of their areas of work

·Supporting with or leading on budget creation for funding bids

·Monitoring performance against budget closely, and liaising with senior staff when necessary

·With Office Manager supporting the process of tight budget control over expenditure such as utilities, building maintenance and training

Audit:

·Completing pre-audit checklist and information submission

·Ensuring online systems are up to date and ready for external auditor review

·Hosting Auditor in office and answering queries

Other:

·Contributing to strategy and business planning, ensuring that the financial position of the charity is considered and prioritised when planning for change

·Supporting the Company Secretary with Companies House and Charity Commission filings and reporting

·Supporting colleagues with the delivery of services in the building and activity participants in any way required

·We are proud to be a point of contact for people with a range of needs locally, so all staff contribute to answering phones, responding to queries and meeting visitors

·Any other tasks and duties as reasonably required in the role

We are currently looking for a Executive Office Assistant to join our Executive Office team on a full time permanent contract.

The Executive Office Assistant provides high-level, proactive administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and the wider Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Operating at the heart of the Southbank Centre, this role requires exceptional discretion, sophisticated communication skills, and the ability to navigate a complex, high-profile environment with professional poise.

Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.

The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.

We endeavour to keep job adverts open for at least two weeks for prospective applicants to apply. However, if we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure consideration for shortlisting.

Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered.

Need reasonable adjustments? Please contact us so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name.

Key Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with the Head of the CEO’s Office, provide diary management for the CEO, ensuring time is prioritised effectively against organisational objectives. 
• In collaboration with the EA to the COO and Board, provide administrative and scheduling assistance to the Chief Operating Officer, Finance Director, and the Board of Governors as required and directed. 
• Coordinate comprehensive end-to-end travel arrangements for the CEO and COO. This includes the preparation of itineraries, visa applications, and the collation of detailed briefing documents and meeting agendas. 
• Act as the primary point of contact for the Executive Office; meet and greet visitors with professionalism and manage catering requirements. 
• Assist in the delivery of internal and external Executive Office events, managing venue protocols, catering, technical production, and on-site logistics.

Skills & Experience

• Highly organised, with the ability to create and maintain effective administrative procedures and systems. 
• Is a team worker and is able to communicate effectively and establish good working relationships with people at all levels, and is confident when dealing with challenging and sometimes conflicting priorities. 
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy. 
• Takes a problem-solving approach and uses their initiative to make things happen. 
• Proactive, motivated and able to be flexible and responsive to different situations and contexts.