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We are seeking a Finance & Operations Leader to lead Design for Good’s finance, operations and organisational effectiveness, combining strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director (MD), you will lead the organisation’s core finance, operational and enabling functions, ensuring we have the financial and operational infrastructure, people systems and governance frameworks needed to deliver our mission.
This is a hands-on senior leadership role, suited to someone who is both strategically minded and operationally confident — a collaborative leader who can lead suppliers, strengthen systems and financial processes, and take ownership of day-to-day operational delivery in a growing global charity.
Key Responsibilities
Financial leadership, planning and sustainability
● Support the MD in developing the annual organisational budget and take overall responsibility for financial performance, controls and processes.
● Work closely with the external accountants to ensure timely and accurate management accounts, annual accounts, financial reports, forecasts reporting for the MD, Board and Finance Committee.
● Take ownership of cash-flow forecasting, reserves management, financial planning and financial controls to support the organisation’s long-term financial sustainability.
● Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements, Companies House requirements (for any trading subsidiary) and charity SORP accounting standards.
● Lead the annual independent examination process and manage relationships with external auditors/examiners and other financial advisers.
● Oversee payroll, pensions, VAT returns and day-to-day financial administration, working closely with the external accounts team.
● Oversee restricted fund accounting, ensuring accurate tracking of grant expenditure, compliance with funder requirements and timely financial reporting.
Operations, systems and organisational effectiveness
● Lead and strengthen the organisation’s operational infrastructure, ensuring systems, processes and ways of working are effective, efficient and fit for purpose.
● Maintain an overall organisational plan, coordinating priorities, timelines and dependencies across the organisation.
● Identify and implement opportunities to improve organisational systems, operational processes and internal coordination to strengthen effectiveness and support sustainable growth.
● Oversee the day-to-day running of the organisation, including office management, IT systems, supplier contracts and operational compliance.
● Ensure the organisation’s IT and digital systems effectively support current and future organisational needs, including identifying and implementing opportunities for AI to improve efficiency and support organisational goals.
● Lead procurement and contract management, ensuring value for money, appropriate controls and effective supplier relationships.
● Lead financial and operational planning for key organisational activities, including the logistics and delivery of major events.
● Oversee joiner and leaver processes, ensuring a consistent, compliant and effective experience and that all required processes are correctly followed.
Governance, risk & compliance
● Lead the management, monitoring and reporting of the organisational risk register, ensuring key risks are actively managed and appropriately reported to the Board and relevant sub-committees.
● Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, including employment law, GDPR, health and safety and charity law.
● Act as the organisational lead for data protection, ensuring effective and compliant data protection practices across the organisation.
● Provide the Company Secretary function, including preparing Board papers and minutes, supporting the administration of the Finance and Risk Committees, and maintaining statutory registers and records.
● Work closely with the Chairs of the Finance and Risk Committees to support effective Board oversight of financial, operational and organisational risks.
● Ensure organisational policies are kept up to date, appropriately reviewed and approved by the Trustees.
Key Requirements
● Demonstrable experience in a senior finance and operations leadership role within a charity, not-for-profit, public or values-led organisation.
● Strong experience leading organisational operations and enabling functions, including finance, governance, compliance, IT and organisational infrastructure.
● Strong financial management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, management accounting, financial controls, audit processes and financial planning.
● Experience contributing to organisational strategy, operational planning and decision-making as part of a senior leadership team.
● Good understanding of governance, organisational risk management and regulatory compliance within a charity or not-for-profit environment.
● Experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities, complexity and operational risk while maintaining a high standard of delivery.
Preferred Skills and qualifications
● At least 5 years’ experience in a managerial finance and/or operations role.
● Ability to operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels, balancing long-term organisational planning with hands-on delivery and problem-solving.
● Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret, present and communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences, including Boards and senior leadership teams.
● Ability to influence, advise and support decision-making at senior leadership and Board level.
● Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to strengthen systems, improve operational processes and enhance organisational effectiveness.
● Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build trust and collaborate effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.
● Strong IT and digital systems skills, including experience with finance systems, CRM platforms and organisational technology tools.
● Ability to navigate complexity, manage organisational risk, exercise sound judgement and make sound decisions in a values-led environment.
● Excellent time-management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing demands and deliver to deadlines.
Knowledge & Understanding
● Good understanding of charity finance, governance and regulatory compliance, including charity SORP and restricted and unrestricted fund management.
● Good understanding of people administration, employment legislation, organisational risk and operational compliance, including safeguarding responsibilities.
● Understanding of how financial management, operational infrastructure and people practices contribute to organisational effectiveness and the delivery of mission and impact.
Design for Good mobilises a global alliance to create lasting impact through design.
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Since 1892, Birmingham Dogs Home has been rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming dogs across the West Midlands. Each year, thousands of dogs receive the second chance they deserve because of the generosity of our supporters.
As we prepare to celebrate our 135th anniversary, we're investing in our income generation team and are now looking for an experienced Community Fundraiser to help shape the next stage of its development.
You will take the lead role in growing community fundraising across the West Midlands, building strong relationships with local groups, schools, clubs, small businesses and individuals. You will inspire people to fundraise in their own communities by developing new opportunities and will help to turn local support into sustainable income for Birmingham Dogs Home.
Working closely with the Events & Community Fundraising Manager, you will develop our community fundraising programme, enhance our volunteer led supporter base and play a key role in developing one of our charity's key income streams.
About You
We're looking for someone with previous community fundraising experience, or relevant experience in a similar relationship-building or business development role. You will be confident in developing new relationships, identifying opportunities and turning ideas into successful fundraising activity.
You will be organised, self-motivated and comfortable managing a varied workload across a wide geographical area. You will enjoy building lasting relationships with supporters and local organisations, providing the encouragement and practical support they need to raise funds successfully.
You will understand what makes a positive supporter experience and know how thoughtful stewardship can turn a one-off donation into long-term support. Above all, you will be a confident ambassador for Birmingham Dogs Home, with the ability to inspire others to support dogs in need across our region.
In return, we offer:
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV with covering letter outlining why you are interested in applying for this position.
At Birmingham Dogs Home, our dedicated team cares for stray, abandoned, and unwanted dogs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Any UK Trust office - hybrid - 40-60% of the week spent in an office
1st stage interviews: 21/09 over MS Teams
2nd stage interviews: 29/09 face-to-face (location TBC)
At The King's Trust, we believe that every young person should have the opportunity to develop the skills, confidence and recognised achievements they need to succeed. Our qualifications play a vital role in helping young people take positive steps into education, employment and training.
We're looking for an experienced and strategic Head of Assessment & Quality to lead the quality assurance, assessment and compliance functions within our Qualifications team. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring the integrity, quality and regulatory compliance of our qualifications provision, while helping to shape the future development of The King's Trust as a recognised Awarding Organisation.
Reporting to the Responsible Officer, you will lead our quality assurance strategy, driving continuous improvement across assessment, awarding, governance and operational practices. You'll oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, manage key quality and risk processes, and provide expert leadership to ensure learners receive a fair, consistent and high-quality experience across our qualifications provision and associated apprenticeship assessment and quality activities.
Working closely with regulators, centres, delivery partners and colleagues across the organisation, you'll play a central role in maintaining confidence in our qualifications and ensuring they continue to meet the needs of young people and the wider education and skills sector.
We're looking for someone who brings:
In this role, you will:
Join us and help ensure every qualification awarded by The King's Trust is underpinned by quality, integrity and a commitment to creating better futures for young people.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need a Head of Assessment & Quality?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training.The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives, and we couldn’t do this without the important work of the Head of Assessment & Quality!
Perks for working at The Trust!
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our award-winning fundraising team, to join us in an exciting new role of Legacy and In Memory Manager (Lead).
At Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital Charity, we believe there’s always more we can do for our sick kids and women, and that’s why we will always strive to do more for our patients and families. It’s our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospitals, and to make our hospital feel just like home.
This role requires someone with experience in legacy administration and promotion and/or in memory fundraising, as well as excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset. We need someone with previous experience in relationship management and income generation - ideally within a legacy and/or in memory setting - who is able to lead and inspire our supporters and staff in order to generate long term income and awareness for the charity.
To be successful in this role you will:
What we offer:
The Charity is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Successful candidates will have access to vulnerable beneficiaries therefore the role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
If you think you have the qualities we are looking for and the desire to contribute, please download the Job Vacancy Pack and then send us a CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role and making clear why you would like to be considered for it.
PLEASE NOTE: Within our organisation, this role is titled Legacy and In Memory Lead. This reflects our internal structure and does not change the scope or responsibilities described in this advert.
We will conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply and we're ready to hire if we find the right person before the job ad closes.
Making A Difference

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Are you an experienced campaign coordinator? Are you passionate about helping children and young people reach their full potential? Seeking a new challenge? Join us!
The School Library Association is preparing for a landmark 90th anniversary campaign in 2027, celebrating the vital role of school libraries in education. We are seeking a highly organised, proactive Campaign Coordinator to help deliver this national campaign across research, advocacy, fundraising, events and communications. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in a high-profile campaign that will raise awareness, strengthen the evidence base for school libraries, influence policy, and directly support schools through resources and funding.
As Campaign Coordinator, you will ensure the smooth coordination and delivery of the campaign’s key milestones throughout the year. You will manage timelines, coordinate campaign activity, and liaise with and report to stakeholders as needed. Integrating into the team at pace, you will take the lead on key milestones, working closely with internal and external partners to deliver the campaign on time, on budget and to a high standard. A creative thinker, you will contribute to all aspects of campaign development, coordination and delivery, helping to build and maintain a strong narrative throughout.
The salary for this position is £28,378.38 per year for 30 hours per week, working remotely with some travel across the UK (NB this role requires candidates to be based in the UK due to the location of event activity and in person event support). Find out more about this role and how to apply by downloading the job specification pack. We are actively interviewing for this role and may close recruitment early if a suitable candidate is identified.
The SLA is a UK-wide organisation, working remotely. We welcome applicants from all over the UK.. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new role provides us with an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective, and we are always eager to diversify our team. The SLA is committed to building an inclusive, supportive place, where you can do brilliant and rewarding work.
Application deadline: Thursday 10th September, 5pm
Interviews will take place in person on Tuesday 15th September 2026 (London TBC).
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered. No agencies please. Use of supporting digital tools (such as AI) is understood, but all documents submitted must accurately reflect your experience and skills. Due to the volume of applications we cannot provide individual feedback. We really appreciate your interest. If you haven’t heard from us within four weeks of the deadline, it means we’ve moved forward with other candidates on this occasion. We encourage you to apply again in the future.
Applications without a one page covering letter will not be considered. Please read the job description carefully.
Helping schools develop vibrant reading and learning communities


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Natural Capital Assessment Partnership
The Natural Capital Assessment Partnership (NCAP) has operated for over 30 years. Formerly the Habitat Biodiversity Audit, a key remit of NCAP has been to survey and gather habitat data across Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull, combining ecological field surveys with pioneering satellite imagery and remote sensing analysis. A second key aspect of NCAP’s work is managing the Local Wildlife Sites programme for the region.
Data acquired and produced by the team supports Local Wildlife Site designations, Local Nature Recovery Strategy development and monitoring, and creates baseline habitat reports and statistics. This localised yet UK-leading dataset provides robust evidence for decision-making and monitoring, plus a unique record of land-use change over the past two decades. Combined with Biological Records Centre species data, it offers an unrivalled picture of the local state of nature.
NCAP is funded by local authorities, managed by Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and hosted by Warwickshire County Council.
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Job Title: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate - Permanent
Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £26,701.36per annum
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence.
We are looking for a skilled, values driven IDVA who is committed to challenging inequality, reducing harm, and improving safety for adults and children affected by domestic abuse. You will bring relevant professional experience, strong skills in assessment, engagement, safety planning and communication, and the ability to work safely in complex and high risk situations. We are seeking people who can hold clear boundaries and accountability while offering empathy, curiosity and respect. You will work in a trauma informed, survivor centred and strengths based way, recognising each survivor as the expert in their own life. You will understand how gendered power, oppression and structural barriers shape survivors’ experiences, and you will be confident applying these principles in your practice.
This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 16 September 2026
Interview Date: 23 September 2026
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