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About Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing, and Hounslow Mind

We’re Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow Mind, part of Mind the mental health charity. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.

We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding.

We work in Hammersmith, Fulham, Ealing and Hounslow and have a range of services and products to help children, young people and adults maintain and regain their mental health. We work with employers, partners, community groups and other charities to achieve our aims.

Purpose of the Job

The Director of Finance will join the leadership team, contributing to the overall management of the charity and provide strategic oversight across Finance, IT, Health & Safety and Risk management.

This role is critical in ensuring the charity’s long-term sustainability and effectiveness in supporting people who need us most. The postholder will ensure robust financial management, foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and lead the development of digital systems that enhance service delivery and organisational resilience.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Mission and values

• Champion a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Leadership

• Support the lead role of the CEO on Board Reporting.
• Work closely with the CEO and Board to shape and deliver the charity’s strategic and budget plan.
• Lead the development of financial and IT strategies that support the charity’s compliance.

Finance

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial control, reporting, and audit.
• Ensure organisation-wide compliance with internal financial procedures and legal compliance.
• Prepare reports for the Leadership Team and Board of Trustees analysing performance against KPIs.
• Provide financial reporting to high level commissioners.
• Develop the annual budget and financial forecasting in collaboration with the Leadership and Senior Management Team.
• Oversee cashflow management.
• Translate complex financial information to non-finance budget holders to help them manage their own budget and make informed decisions.

IT, Health & Safety and Risk Management

• Oversee the IT infrastructure and cyber security, ensuring appropriate development and maintenance of IT systems.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR), particularly in relation to sensitive client data.
• Oversee organisational compliance including gaining and retaining accreditation certificates including ISO accreditation.
• Oversee Health & Safety Compliance including management of the organisational Facilities function and the annual Health and Safety Audit.
• Oversee risk management policies and processes including the updating of the Board Risk Register in collaboration with SMT colleagues.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• An accountancy qualification e.g. CCBA, CIMA.

Desirable

• A relevant qualification in Management and/or Leadership (or willingness to work towards).

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Extensive senior leadership experience in leading a finance function, ideally in a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
• Experience of leading and managing change.
• Experience of charity accounting and accounts preparation under SORP reporting requirements.
• Significant experience of leading and developing high performing teams.
• Experience or knowledge of data protection and GDPR compliance.

Desirable

• Understanding of the Mental Health Commissioning Landscape and the third sector.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Essential

• Excellent technical accounting skills.
• Ability to lead with vision, developing associated strategies and plans for implementation.
• Evidence of strong leadership, highly effective communication, and people skills with the ability to tailor communications to a range of difference audiences.

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

Essential

• Knowledge of payroll management and systems.
• A thorough understanding of strategic financial management.
• Broad knowledge of statutory regulations and compliance relating to government.bodies, companies and charities including finance, audit, data protection, governance, and risk management requirements.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

• Able to give a strategic lead and inspire others.
•  A confident and effective person-centred decision maker.
• Resilient with a positive outlook and personal drive.
• Commitment to the practical application of safeguarding, data protection, and equal opportunities.
• Commitment to developing and maintaining a high level of service to service users, colleagues, trustees and other stakeholders.

This job description outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post. The list of tasks is not an exclusive one and HFEH Mind may vary duties from time to time. This job description is subject to regular review.

We are an equal opportunities employer; and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.

Post is subject to a Standard DBS check

Are you a dog-loving fundraiser who is passionate about working with generous supporters?
We're looking for a Mid-Value Campaign Manager to deepen engagement with those donating up to £10k, ensuring they have a fantastic supporter experience when they give to Dogs Trust.

What does this role do?
As Mid-Value Campaign Manager, you’ll:

• Design and implement a mid-value programme for a pipeline of mid-value donors, cultivating relationships with individuals, families, trusts and foundations who are making donations up to £10k,
• Build and grow a community of donors at this level, bringing together likeminded, generous individuals,
• Take ownership over the programme and work creatively to develop new materials for the programme, continually improving donor journeys.

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 15th December 2025.

Could this be you?
To be successful this role, you’ll be an experienced fundraiser, ideally with experience across different high value fundraising areas, such as philanthropy or trusts. You’ll have excellent communication and stewardship skills, with the ability to craft bespoke donor journeys that engage and inspire donors at this level. You’ll have a proven track record of meeting targets, and thinking innovatively to maximise giving potential. 

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
 
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

About the Role

As Interim Finance Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day finance operations, maintain robust financial systems, and ensure statutory obligations are met working with our Finance Director and CFG staff. You’ll prepare management accounts, support budgeting processes, and manage year-end audits in collaboration with our internal team and external auditors.

What You’ll Do  

• Ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.

• Maintaining accurate financial records and systems.

• Preparing of management and year-end accounts.

• Liaison with auditors on detailed queries for the 2025/26 year-end audit.

• Facilitating effective communication between the finance team and wider organisation.

• Contributing to the development of financial processes and controls.

Bookkeeping and financial operations

• Manage the finance inbox daily, ensuring timely responses.

• Upload purchase invoices received via email to Iplicit (our finance system) and add to bulk payment run once approved by budget holders; follow up on outstanding approvals.

• Add approved staff expenses to the payment run in Iplicit.

• Post invoices from external portals (e.g. JustGiving, Click Travel, Worldpay) into SAP (our CRM).

• Upload payment runs and customer refunds to the bank, sending associated reports to the FD for authorisation.

• Ensure Iplicit is up to date with bank postings.

• Prepare monthly bank and other balance sheet reconciliations as part of management accounts pack.

• Prepare payroll reports as required (payroll is outsourced) and credit card transactions for posting into Iplicit.

• Produce ad hoc financial reports as requested by the CFG team.

• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns (these are automatically prepared in Iplicit).

Management accounts, budgeting and year-end

• Prepare monthly management accounts and transaction listings for each budget holder within a tight deadline.

• Maintain monthly deferred income schedules and other balance sheet reconciliations.

• Prepare year-end financial reports and supporting schedules.

• Complete the audited accounts reports for our two entities, liaising with auditors and CFG team as required.

• Respond to auditor queries and provide requested documentation.

• Update and circulate budget templates to budget holders during planning; consolidate returned templates.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in finance management.
• Strong knowledge of book-keeping, VAT, and compliance.
• Familiarity with finance systems (Iplicit and SAP desirable, training is available).
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply 

If you would like to be considered for this position, please take a look at our recruitment pack on the next page, and apply with your CV and answer the three screening questions. The deadline for applications is 09.30 on Thursday 27 November, and shortlisting will take place that week, with interviews to follow shortly after. 

Please email us with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Benefits of working at CFG 

• 25 days' annual leave per year in addition to bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after three years of continuous service (pro-rata if part-time). 
• An extra three days' leave for the office Christmas closure. 
• Wellbeing week closures 
• Time off for personal health appointments. 
• Hybrid and remote flexible working options. 
• Four paid volunteering days every year. 
• Health cash plan via HSF
• Enhanced sick pay, as well as enhanced parental and adoption leave policies 
• Continuing personal development - learning and development opportunities both individually and organisation wide, such as a mentor/coach, training courses and conferences. 
• Auto enrolment to the Personal Pension Plan where CFG will contribute twice your contribution to the scheme up to 10%. 
• Access to interest-free employee loans or salary advances. 

CFG promotes remote-first working, although we do have office space at our registered address in Bermondsey, Southwark, SE London for those team members who prefer an office setting. We expect all of our team members to attend all staff, directorate, or team anchor days on a regular basis in London. All staff anchor days are currently quarterly, and directorate and smaller team anchor days are organised on an ad hoc basis. If you have any questions about this we'd be happy to chat about our in-person expectations with you. 

Please note that attending our flagship events will be required for this role, as well as work outside core hours occasionally as part of our events programme.  

 

This is an interim role and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

The Finance and Corporate Services Manager will report to the Finance and Corporate Services Director and be responsible for the day to day management of the accounting systems including the book keeping, payroll, bank payments and month end procedures for Invictus UK 2027 Limited, and its trading subsidiary Invictus UK 2027 Trading Limited, which will deliver the Invictus Games that will take place in Birmingham in 2027, and for the associated impact activities.

Job responsibilities

 Financial Control

· Manage the Xero accounting system, including:

• updates to the chart of accounts,

• access controls,

• development of reports to support financial reporting requirements

• Uploading budgets as they develop

· Manage all bookkeeping, ensuring all invoices are authorised and recorded on Xero

· Ensure accurate and timely processing of expense claims, and support with implementation and training of an expenses system

· Maintain accurate intercompany recharge records between the Charity and the trading subsidiary

· Lead the month-end process, ensuring all balance sheet accounts in both entities are fully reconciled

· Ensure costs are accurately allocated against government grant funding or unrestricted income

· Oversee all HMRC reporting, including quarterly consolidated VAT submissions, PAYE/NI and Gift Aid returns and statutory tax requirements

· Manage payroll including setting up new employees and ensure all related submissions and payments are made on time

· Maintain secure online banking protocols and oversee supplier, staff, Board and payroll payments across both entities. Ensure payments are processed on Xero on a timely basis and Xero is reconciled to the bank weekly.

· Ensure timely invoicing and recognition of sponsorship, and other income, including accruals for commission payments

· Assist in the preparation of documents for the annual audit process for both the Charity and the trading subsidiary

Financial Reporting

· Produce accurate and timely financial reports for donors and grant providers

· Prepare consolidated monthly balance sheet and income statement for inclusion in the management accounts

· Prepare monthly report for department heads updated for spend to date, committed future spend and remaining budget

Corporate Services

· Take responsibility for finance onboarding of new staff/volunteers including explaining expenses policy and claim procedures

· Maintain a log of all supplier contracts, including key payment dates and cancellation dates

· Maintain a log of all sponsorship agreements, including invoice dates

· Maintain the asset log

· Lead on Games-specific finance tasks, as agreed by Finance & Corporate Services Director

· Support the director in other areas as required.

Are you an experienced fundraiser with a background in trusts and foundations?
We’re looking for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to help deliver significant growth in fundraising income, influencing trusts and foundations to contribute to our valuable work.

What does this role do?
As Trusts and Foundations Manager, you’ll:

• develop your own trusts and foundations pipeline, crafting excellent cultivation and stewardship journeys for current and prospective supporters,
• maintain and strengthen existing relationships through regular meetings and touchpoints, deepening the connection between donors and their impact,
• work closely with other departments to build powerful donor journeys alongside building inspiring case studies and cases for support,
• write and prepare well researched applications for grants, to an excellent standard.

Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for 8th and 9th December 2025, and will take place on Teams.

Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, it’s crucial that you have excellent relationship and pipeline management skills, with proven experience of building strong relationships with donors that lead to multi-year outputs. You’ll be a confident verbal communicator and writer, who is passionate about our mission and can effectively share our impact with potential donors. You’ll also be organised and highly numerate, with experience of preparing and managing budgets.

About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
 
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.

ABOUT EX CATHEDRA

Ex Cathedra is a world-class vocal ensemble that leads the choral sector in the fields of performance, learning and wellbeing. We believe everyone should be able to experience the remarkable physical, mental and emotional health benefits of singing together, and have opportunities to be inspired by extraordinary choral music. 

It is an exciting time to join Ex Cathedra. Over the next 2 years we will celebrate the legacy of founder Jeffrey Skidmore OBE and welcome a new artistic director. We are enjoying audience growth, our projects are being recognised at Award ceremonies, and we have recently recruited two new fundraising roles.

You would join a supportive, dedicated and financially literate team, working closely with the General Manager and the Director of Education & Participation. You will be an important part of the Ex Cathedra ‘family’ - musicians who deliver the highest quality performances and participatory experiences.

THE ROLE

We are excited to advertise this full-time Finance Manager vacancy (£37,500-£40,000). The role encompasses the financial operations of the charity - from purchase ledger and payroll to preparation of the management and statutory accounts and delivery of Board reports. In autumn 2024 we migrated to iplicit, with the potential to realise further efficiencies.

Full details are listed in the Application Pack. Key points include:

Key points include:

• Deliver the financial accounting process, including timely and accurate purchase ledger and sales ledger, processing payments accordingly
• Undertake bank reconciliations
• Monitor debtors and creditors 
• Process payroll and pensions
• Ensure statutory obligations and deadlines are met, including payments and reports to HMRC for PAYE & NI
• Prepare annual accounts and meet external audit requirements in accordance with current SORP
• Prepare creative tax relief claims
• Cashflow forecasts
• Prepare management accounts and reports for the Board of trustees and other financial reports that may be required
• Calculate and submit VAT returns
• Prepare financial documents for Arts Council England submissions
• Work with the team to ensure accurate project projections
• Drive improvements and efficiencies
• Support fundraising, including Gift Aid
• Act as Company Secretary
• Support the General Manager with insurance renewals

ABOUT YOU

We anticipate you will be part- or fully-qualified (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA), and excited by the opportunity to have operational responsibility for the full financial processes of Ex Cathedra. You are the kind of person who is equally willing to support the strategic planning of the organisation and to roll up their sleeves to ensure sales invoices are raised and suppliers are paid efficiently.

Essential:

• Experience of working in a complex finance role, preparing statutory and management accounts
• Experience of owning/managing efficient finance processes and controls
• Highly proficient and confident with modern, cloud-based finance software, spreadsheets and other relevant software
• An understanding of partial exemption VAT
• Knowledge of charity SORP

Desirable:

• Recent experience of iplicit, charity SORP and partial exemption VAT would be very helpful
• Interest or experience of supporting strategic initiatives and developments

The successful candidate will demonstrate a track record of:

• Developing strong working relationships and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective time management and of being able to prioritise and plan
• Meticulous accuracy and attention to detail
• Inspiring confidence from colleagues across the organisation and at Board level
• Meeting deadlines

We welcome pre-application conversations if you would like to know more.

Thank you for your interest in this role - Peter & the team at Ex Cathedra.

We would also consider a part-time Finance Manager (3 days pw) with the appointment of a part-time Finance Coordinator (2 days pw). Please contact Peter Trethewey, General Manager, ahead of application if you would like to apply on this basis.

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: £27,000 - £32,000 FTE

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.

Closing Date for Applications: 30 November 2025 @23:59PM

Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

A 35-hour working week (FTE)

An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)

Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home

Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more

Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity/adoption provision

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Employee eye-care scheme

Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles

Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation

Organisation wide away days

Thorough induction and training

Career development pathways

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.

Do you want to make a real difference using your finance and administrative skills in a global mission context?

OMF International (UK) is seeking a detail-focused Payroll Officer to play a vital role in processing payroll and pensions for our UK-based staff, members, and retirees. Your work will support the smooth running of financial processes that enable us to share the good news of Jesus Christ with East Asia’s peoples.

You will bring experience in payroll systems (preferably Sage), a high level of accuracy, and a heart for global mission. Working closely with the Finance team, this role includes processing donations, reconciling credit cards, and supporting our Creation Care reporting.

Occupational Requirement

This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. The post holder must be a practising Christian, an active member of a local church, and be able to clearly demonstrate a personal commitment to OMF’s mission, values and ethos as outlined in our Ethos Statement.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has Sage or Xero similar payroll experience
• Has a keen eye for detail and excellent administrative skills
• Is confident using finance systems and Microsoft Office
• Enjoys working to high standards and can meet tight deadlines
• Is supportive of OMF’s mission to share Christ across cultures
• Can commute daily to the OMF National Office in Oxford Street, Manchester

Experience of working in a Christian or mission-based charity is desirable but not essential.

OMF International (UK) is a Christian mission agency passionate about seeing local communities of believers worshipping God and reaching out in mission across East Asia and the UK. Founded over 150 years ago, we now support over 2,000 workers from 40 nations, partnering with churches to share Jesus in culturally relevant ways.

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Finance Manager to join a very well-established animal welfare charity based in Solihull, with a second site in Wolverhampton. Working within a passionate and dedicated team, this role will suit an experienced finance professional with strong leadership skills and a determination to make a difference.

The organisation has been supporting dogs and the community for 133 years, employs eighty dedicated staff, and delivers vital services that improve the lives of dogs and humans alike. You’ll play a key role in guiding the charity’s financial strategy to ensure long-term sustainability.

Duties & Responsibilities

Lead and develop the finance team, ensuring effective management of budgets, forecasting, payroll, and statutory reporting.

Oversee financial governance and controls, ensuring compliance with charity and company legislation.

Provide strategic financial advice to the Executive Team and Trustees to support decision-making and risk management.

Manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.

Oversee financial planning for bids, tenders, and funding applications, ensuring robust cost modelling and reporting.

What experience?

Ideally a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or) with proven experience in a finance role.

Experience managing finance within the charity, not-for-profit, or SME sector.

Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.

HR & Payroll Adviser

Location: Hybrid – Home-based with 5–8 days per month at the Offices, High Holborn
Salary: £23 - £26 an hour accrued holiday pay
Contract: Temporary

As an HR & Payroll Adviser, you’ll play a key role across the full employee lifecycle — from payroll, pensions to recruitment.
Working alongside a supportive and experienced HR team, your days will be filled with variety — processing payroll one moment, and helping to implement meaningful HR projects that make a real impact.

This is the perfect opportunity if you enjoy being the go-to person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes. You’ll:
• Lead on monthly payroll and pension administration, making sure every detail is accurate and every payment on time.
• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment campaigns, ensuring a positive experience for every candidate and hiring manager.
• Maintain and develop HR data systems to support smarter decision-making.

About You
To make a success of this role, you’ll bring:
• A solid grounding in payroll/pension management.
• Strong analytical skills with great attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills — written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Experience using HR information systems (ideally SelectHR).
• A proactive, flexible approach with the confidence to work both independently and collaboratively.
You’ll be part of a small, friendly team that values professionalism, discretion, and supportiveness — and you’ll make a visible impact every day.
To apply for the position of Payroll Advisor through TPP Recruitment please send your cv to [email protected]

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

About The Social Change Nest

At the Social Change Nest (SCN), we’re radically transforming the funding landscape and strengthening civil society. We remove the financial and administrative barriers – like bank accounts and legal structures – that often prevent communities, grassroots groups and informal movements from accessing funding and focusing on their core mission. We also work closely with funders, providing Grant Distribution and Fund Management services, enabling them to support social action with confidence and transparency. 

We currently support over 600 groups across the UK and abroad addressing issues such as social injustice, climate, housing, wellbeing and animal rights. We are at the forefront of Fiscal Hosting in the UK and, since our inception in 2020, we have supported groups in securing over £37m in funding, helping them take advantage of opportunities that may have otherwise been unavailable.

The Social Change Nest is part of The Social Change Group. We are a Disability Confident Employer, and an accredited Living Wage Employer. In addition, we were listed as one of the top social enterprises in the UK in the SE100 for the last three years.

We work with all types of social movements and community groups, from climate to housing, wellbeing and animal rights. Read more about this here. 

How we work

You’ll be joining a close-knit team, supported and developed to be the best you can be. We believe that every member of our team brings a unique perspective from their experiences and abilities and we encourage everyone to be a curious soul about how we can improve everything we do, from how we interact as a team to how we deliver for our clients and communities. 

Underpinned by our values of collaboration, curiosity, courage, and creativity, we work closely and with care with our partners because we believe relationships are the glue that hold us all together. 

We’re a growing business and operate at pace to keep up with the challenges that the sector faces. We have established a lot, but as we grow, we’re still working some things out. The right person will thrive in this environment and feel a level of ownership to support the build out of things we need as we need them. 

The ideal person will enjoy working towards building something new and exciting for our clients, and be able to thrive when things change quickly which you need to adapt to. You’ll be the type of person that will intuitively look at the entire system and how your role and function fit into it, always looking to collaborate and make sure there’s great communication across each part of the business.

About You

We are looking for a HR Manager to lead on external HR services delivered through The Social Change Hive (SCH). The Social Change Hive is an ethical payroll management service for people and organisations working towards social change. This role ensures that Hive clients receive expert HR guidance, compliant processes, and a positive employee experience.

Internally, The Social Change Nest’s day-to-day HR administration will sit with the Operations Manager – People & Systems. The HR Manager will collaborate with the Operations Manager to ensure alignment and provide specialised HR expertise where needed but will primarily focus on client-facing HR expertise.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an HR Manager or similar role, 
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR compliance.
• Experience with employment services is a strong advantage.
• CIPD qualification level 3 is essential.
• Experience of working within a team, with excellent communication skills
• Experience of managing HR platforms is desirable 
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work with diverse social organisations, activists and changemakers
• Enjoys working in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrable experience of project management 
• Exceptional attention to detail 
• Strong and creative problem-solving skills
• Process-oriented
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience with stakeholder management
• Confident with numbers and finances

We will give you full training on our internal systems and processes and other methodologies that will be relevant to your role. 

Key responsibilities

Client HR Support & Advisory (50%)

• Provide expert HR advice and support to Hive clients, ensuring compliance with UK employment law.
• Act as the main point of contact for client employee relations (e.g. disciplinary, grievances, contract changes, leave entitlements).
• Support Hive clients with recruitment and induction processes, ensuring accessible, values-led practices.
• Deliver HR compliance checks for Hive clients, including contracts, policies, and processes.
• Advise clients on best practice for wellbeing, inclusion, and trauma-informed HR.

Compliance & Risk (20%)

• Ensure Hive services remain compliant with UK employment law and statutory requirements.
• Monitor changes in employment law and update Hive policies, templates, and processes accordingly.
• Oversee HR risk management for client organisations, escalating high-risk issues to Head of Operations.

Client HR Systems & Processes (15%)

• Manage Hive’s HR platforms (e.g. BrightHR) for client employees.
• Ensure accurate employee records and reporting for Hive client staff.
• Maintain and update client-facing HR resources and guidance.

Payroll & Benefits (10%)

• Support Hive’s payroll function by advising on client HR inputs (contracts, salary sacrifice schemes, benefits).
• Liaise with SCN Finance and external providers to resolve client payroll queries.

Internal support to Operations Manager (5%)

• Support Operations Manager with escalated HR queries and employee relations management

Terms and benefits

Terms: The role will be 30 hours/week. We will consider well-structured JobShare applications. As we often work with volunteers, occasional evening and weekend work will be required and compensated through TOIL. Occasional UK travel will be required (by arrangement).

We are open to exploring flexible working arrangements and supporting you to meet commitments you may have.

Salary: £31,416 (pro rata, 30 hours a week)

Contract duration: This is a permanent contract. 

Location: You must be based inside the UK. We have an office in Farringdon, London which London-based staff are in 2-3 times a week. We do have some staff working remotely but due to the responsibilities of the role, we would prefer the Head of Operations to be London-based.

We hold quarterly all-staff strategy meetings and annual away days which you will be required to attend in person and for which we will cover the cost of your travel. You will be required to come together with the team occasionally and these travel costs will not be covered, we try our best to keep these to when only necessary. 

Language skills & visa status: Candidates must be fluent in English. You must have the right to work in the UK independently, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Holiday:  28 days plus bank holidays

Employer pension contribution: We offer a 3% employer pension contribution, that you will be auto enrolled into after 3 months of employment with SCN.

Additional Paid Time Off: We offer 2 days of paid voluntary time off, encouraging all staff to serve as trustees or any equivalent voluntary positions to contribute to their communities 

Mintago: The health and wellbeing of our staff is very important to us. We offer all of our staff access to Mintago which offers a 24 hour support line, structured counselling with external support, and a bank of online resources such as webinars and articles tailored towards health and wellbeing for both you and the members of your family, and access to some types of legal advice. You can see their website for details. They also offer access to a 24hr virtual GP. 

Financial Wellbeing: The financial wellbeing of our staff means a lot to us. We offer the following to our staff to help them reach their financial goals:

• Salary sacrifice/exchange schemes for groceries, childcare and pensions, which provide staff with savings on National Insurance contributions, and tax where applicable. 
• Financial wellbeing platform allows staff to check their pension dashboard, plan for retirement and search for forgotten/lost pensions. There is also a smart saver plan and we provide access to financial advisers for free.
• Benefits app – retail discounts. Select from over 80 brands.

Start Date: January 2026, or sooner depending on availability

How to apply

To apply please fill out this application form, following the instructions on the first page.

IMPORTANT: You will need to sign in with a Google account in order to access the form. This is required to enable you to attach a CV to your form submission.

We recognise that AI tools are becoming increasingly prevalent in various aspects of professional life, including the job application process, view our AI use guidance for some points to consider.

Hiring process

We strongly encourage applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are committed to our staff representing the wide variety of backgrounds represented in the communities we work with. If you are concerned that you may not fit 100% of the job specification – please throw your hat in the ring. We never put formal education requirements on any role as we value lived experiences as highly as formal education and training qualifications. 

We follow a blind recruitment process, which means that hiring managers for the role can only see your work history and cover note when deciding to progress to the interview stage. 

If you need any accessibility accommodations for this application please do not hesitate to contact us via the details on our website.

Please visit our main vacancies page for our equal opportunities statement. 

ECI is looking for a Finance Manager 

Exeter Community Initiatives is a dynamic charity working in Exeter and across Devon.  Exeter Community Initiatives works to ensure that people are supported at an early stage to reduce the risk of crisis, promote empowerment and allow people to thrive in happy, strong and diverse families and communities. 

We are looking for an experienced and conscientious Finance Manager to join us to deliver our day-to-day financial procedures. The overall role will be to take responsibility for the organisation’s financial management and the effective delivery of all finance functions. The postholder will oversee and facilitate the day-to-day financial operations of the company, supported by a Finance Officer and external payroll service. Accountability will be to the Chief Executive on a day-to-day basis and ultimately to the trustees of ECI (ECI Council). This post is part of the Senior Management Team, will involve considerable joint working with other colleagues and will have management responsibility for the Finance Team. 

Major Tasks: 

• Take responsibility for ECI’s sound financial planning, strategy and controls 

• Facilitate the day-to-day financial operations within the company 

• Provide financial monitoring and reporting 

• Manage the Finance Team 

• Be part of the ECI Management team and carry out other tasks appropriate to this level of responsibility

TERMS AND CONDITIONS 

• 22.5 hours per week 

• Hybrid working location 

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays with 1 extra day for each full year of service up to a maximum of 31 days (all pro rata for part-time staff) 

• An Occupational Pension Scheme is available after three months of service with a 5% contribution from the employer, provided it is matched by a minimum contribution of 3% from the employee 

Queen’s Crescent Community Association (QCCA) runs one of the largest and most diverse older people’s services in Camden. We operate in the borough’s most deprived area and annually support around 300 people aged 55+ to live happier, healthier, more connected lives.

The new co-ordinator will be responsible for delivering a full programme of activities.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Lead, manage and deliver the programme for people aged 55+ in Gospel Oak and the surrounding areas.

• Line-manage sessional and part-time staff, overseeing HR, payroll and supervision.

• Recruit, manage and supervise volunteers, ensuring they are actively engaged in designing and delivering services.

• Prioritise outreach and promote the programme locally, building positive relationships with older people, care homes, sheltered housing, health centres and other partners.

• Deliver regular and accurate reporting, including surveys, consultations and data for board meetings, funders and fundraising.

• Plan and deliver a sustainable programme, balancing free activities with occasional fee-paying or volunteer-led sessions through creative thinking.

• Support older people to access internal and external services that promote their mental health and wellbeing.

• Organise specialist talks, workshops, lunches, coffee mornings and activity refreshments, ensuring all supplies, volunteers and logistics are in place.

• Lead on key administrative duties, including registration forms, attendance registers, CRM updates, progress reports, income and expenditure records, Square Up entries, Equals card spreadsheets, petty cash, payroll hours and the Blip database.

• Plan monthly outings, design the monthly events calendar, maintain the mailing list, and ensure all activity reflects good practice models, quality standards and integration with QCCA’s wider services.

London SE1 hybrid - maximum two days a week working from home

Context

Childhood First enables children and young people to recover from early life abuse and relational trauma, to enjoy life and to achieve their potential. We do this through the provision of specialist therapeutic residential care and treatment, together with family and network support.

Purpose

This role has arisen through retirement. It is a broad role within a small proactive team in which the successful candidate will both lead and support a range of finance and quality assurance functions.

You will also be proactive and engaged with the business and organisational dynamics including playing your part in the relationships with the finance team, other central service staff and those working in the communities to deliver therapeutic services to children and young people in our care.

What you’ll bring to the role

• A quality assurance mind-set, ability to solve problems, curiosity, diligence and reliability, and the ability to consistently meet operational deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and be confident communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• A good level of finance experience using Sage 50 and Sage 200 and of system reporting and system improvement.
• Good knowledge and experience of MS Office applications including Excel advanced features such as vlookup and pivot tables.

Key responsibilities

• Accounts receivable end to end
• Bank and payroll reconciliation
• Other finance tasks as required
• Business partnering
• Annual audit support
• Financial analysis
• System management and improvement

What we’ll do for you

• Personal and professional development and training.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Employee benefits package including life assurance.
• Up to 6% employer pension contribution.
• Relocation package and recruitment referral scheme.

To apply for this role please submit your CV with a covering letter describing ‘why are you interested in the role and how do think the culture of the organisation will affect how the role is performed’.

For further information please vist Childhood First website.

Please note that only applications with a covering letter will be considered.

Closing date: 27th November 2025

Interview dates: 1st and 2nd December 2025