Supporting officer jobs

Interim Director of Finance and Operations 

Initial up to 6 month fixed-term contract 

Part Time 2-4 days per week, flexible 

Hybrid, 1-2 days on site in Angel, London 

£90, 000 Pro Rata

Our client champions young women aged 18 to 30 on low or no pay. They’re here to create a more equal world of work and raise young women’s incomes. They offer young women free coaching, feedback on job applications and information to help them get where they want to be. They bring together a network of thousands of young women to support each other, build their self-belief, and have their voices heard. They work with young women to campaign for equality in the workplace, and their research provides insight into what young women’s lives are really like, fuelling their campaigns for change. 

This is a critical executive role, providing strategic financial and operational leadership as part of the Senior Leadership Team while they recruit for the permanent position. During this interim period, the postholder will bring stability and expertise to the Finance and Operations function, effectively manage the team, ensure robust financial leadership and systems, while driving forward key organisational projects, including the CRM/data programme. 

Main responsibilities and key deliverables: 

• Effectively lead and manage the Finance and Operations Team 

• Provide strategic financial leadership including of the audit process, board reporting and, assisted by our outsourced investment advisors, oversight of the charity’s endowment and investments 

• Establish good working relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation and externally 

• Drive forward the timely delivery of the cross organisational data/CRM project, with external expert advice 

About you: 

• Fully qualified accountant (ICAEW/ ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA or equivalent) – essential 

• Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with the ability to lead others to achieve required results. 

• Excellent organisational and project management skills. 

• Digitally confident, with advanced skills in MS Excel and finance and accounting software (experience with Xero desirable) 

• Significant experience of leadership, management and development of staff. 

How to Apply 
Please submit an up-to-date CV via the Prospectus website using the link below, and indicate your preferred number of part-time working days within your application. 

Candidates of all genders and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

If you wish to apply using an alternative format, please contact Prospectus.
 
Timeline 
Application deadline: Sunday, 10 May Midnight 
Interviews with the organisation: 15th  May, in person 
CVs will be assessed on a rolling basis and early application is encouraged. 
 
Please note that candidates must be available for a start date in May/June 2026 

Help end avoidable blindness worldwide

Right now, 1.1 billion people are living with vision loss - yet the vast majority of this is preventable or treatable. Behind every statistic is a child missing out on education, a parent unable to work, a community held back.

At Orbis UK, we are part of a global organisation that trains eye care professionals, delivers life-changing treatments, and invests in innovative solutions - from our Flying Eye Hospital to global telehealth platform -so that no one is needlessly blind.

In 2025, the UK team raised £7.1m. These funds supported 18 projects across 8 countries. With these funds we delivered 9,908 training sessions for health workers, enabled 469,287 eye screenings, 37,378 treatments and delivered 2.5m doses of antibiotics to tackle trachoma. The organisation’s ambition is to grow our income to £10 million per year within the next five years.

To achieve our next phase of growth and impact, we are looking for a Director of Finance & Operations who shares their ambition to expand access to eye care in the countries where it is needed most.

Why this role matters

As part of the senior leadership team, you will ensure Orbis UK is financially strong, operationally effective, and ready to expand our reach. Your leadership will directly support programmes that restore sight, train clinicians, and strengthen health systems in the communities where we work.

Your impact

You will:

• Ensure every pound is used effectively to maximise Orbis UK’s life-changing impact
• Provide the financial insight that shapes strategic decisions
• Lead the teams that ensure the smooth running of the organisation - finance, HR, IT, and operations
• Strengthen governance, accountability, and sustainability as the organisation grows
• Partner with colleagues in the UK and internationally to deliver lasting change

Who we’re looking for

You are more than technically excellent - you are purpose-driven.

You’ll bring:

• A professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA)
• Experience leading finance in a complex organisation, ideally with charity or public sector exposure
• The ability to translate financial insight into clear, strategic direction
• A collaborative leadership style and confidence working with senior stakeholders
• A genuine commitment to global equity and social impact

Join us

Orbis is not a large organisation; it depends more than most on the value added by the individual. If you believe you can bring not only strong professional skills, but also the personal qualities, commitment to our charitable aims, and collaborative spirit that make a meaningful difference in a small team like ours, we would love to hear from you and strongly encourage you to apply.

Recruitment timetable

• Application deadline  Sunday 17th May, midnight
• Shortlisting  Wednesday 27th May 
• First stage interviews  w/c 1st June
• Final interviews  w/c 8th June

To apply, send your CV and cover letter via the link by Sunday 17th May, midnight.

For an informal conversation about the role, please reach out to our exclusive recruitment partner, Bryony Thomas, via the Allen Lane agency website.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation, and particularly welcome applications from people currently underrepresented at senior levels, including those from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic backgrounds, and disabled or neurodivergent candidates.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the role itself, we’ll work with you to make that happen.

Are you a talented Fundraising leader who believes every young person deserves the chance to reach their potential?

As Head of Fundraising and Communications, you'll shape meaningful opportunities for donors and partners to play an active role in Manchester Youth Zone - now and into the future. You'll help shape a fundraising approach that deeply connects with funders and captures their imagination, as well as developing a sector-leading approach to stewardship that keeps them engaged for the long-term.

Salary: £60,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid, ideally minimum 3 days on site in Harpurhey
Benefits: 5% employer pension; 33 days annual leave including bank + birthday day; free gym access; access to OnSide's Talent Academy; bespoke training and mentoring

About the charity:
Manchester Youth Zone (MYZ) is a unique and ambitious charity that punches above its weight. Part of the national OnSide family and deeply rooted in North Manchester's Harpurhey community, MYZ serves one of the poorest wards in England with 94% of MYZ's youth members coming from the highest indices on the national poverty index scale.

We need you to lead a refreshed and reimagined Fundraising team, to deliver for these young people.

About the opportunity
This is a unique Head of Fundraising role, with the chance to live and breathe the impact of your fundraising. It would suit an ambitious fundraising leader who wants to work collaboratively and with autonomy.

There's a unique duality to this role. On the one hand, it is absolutely strategic, working closely with the CEO and Board and taking ownership of a new fundraising strategy.

But, it's also essential to have a willingness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck, working hands-on with high-value partners, philanthropists and corporates. You'll hold relationships with the charity's largest donors and be keen to offer them brilliant stewardship and support.

About you
We're looking for a fundraising leader who delivers big impact and leads from the heart. Someone who inspires others to thrive, as well as being equally driven and motivated to achieve exceptional personal results.

When you apply, we'd love to see you to clearly demonstrate:

• Strong track-record of fundraising success, consistently delivering against financial targets and growing unrestricted income.
• Personal experience of securing six-figure gifts, whether through major donors or corporate partnerships.
• Ability to think and act strategically across multiple income streams, alongside a willingness to stay close to the detail and lead from the front.
• Generous, compassionate approach to leadership that brings out the very best in others.
• Creativity and openness - someone who embraces change and is energised by finding solutions.
• Genuine understanding of the challenges facing young people and underserved communities, alongside a clear commitment to championing equity, diversity and inclusion.

MYZ operates in a vibrant and diverse community, so we would especially welcome and encourage applications from individuals from global majority backgrounds.

If you are as excited by this unique opportunity as we are, you'll want to get in touch for further details on how to make your formal application.

To apply, please send a copy of your profile or CV in the first instance to Amelia Lee at Charity People.

Deadline: 9am on Thursday 28^th May

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.