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We have big ambition, and our organisation strategy reflects this. As Senior Trust Fundraising Manager, your role will focus on securing five- and six-figure gifts from grant-giving trusts and foundations. You will provide exceptional stewardship to those trusts with whom we have existing relationships, whilst researching and cultivating new prospects to maximise income, value, and influence for The Children’s Trust. This role will be key in enabling us to strengthen long term financial sustainability, through multi-year funding relationships and to drive restricted and unrestricted income to realise the strategy for 2030.
WHEN APPLYING PLEASE INCLUDE A COVERING LETTER
This role is not open for sponsorship.
Skills and Responsibilities
To develop relationships to secure gifts and grants from Corporate Foundations, Trusts and statutory grant makers to achieve income targets. Responsibilities include:
Prospect Research:
- Identify and develop a pipeline of opportunities from grant-giving trusts and foundations.
- Use internal database, online resources, desk research, and contact mapping to identify new funder opportunities.
- Review trusts’ and foundations’ funding criteria to grow the prospect pipeline.
- Develop a thorough understanding of our work and future developments to identify new funding opportunities.
Submitting grant applications:
- Create compelling and persuasive funding appeals.
- Complete grant application forms and follow application processes as required.
- Work closely with colleagues across the Directorate and the wider charity to articulate our work and build strong funding propositions.
Leadership & Relationship Management:
- Lead and manage the Trusts and Philanthropy Executive by developing skills, conducting appraisals and overseeing ongoing development.
- Lead & steward a portfolio of existing charitable trusts and foundations, and cultivate new potential donors, ensuring their support is recognised and celebrated.
- Ensure funders are thanked promptly and that grant terms and conditions are applied.
- Provide progress reports and manage all formal reporting requirements on time.
- Build relationships in person, by phone, email, or virtual meetings to secure long-term commitment.
- Identify opportunities for funders to meet key staff and attend events and site visits that strengthen their relationship with the charity.
- Implement the High Value Donor Stewardship Plan.
- Take a proactive role in developing assets such as appeals and cultivation events.
- Work with colleagues across the charity to monitor and evaluate funded projects, producing reports that demonstrate impact.
Administration and Reporting:
- Manage trust prospects and donors on the CRM database, ensuring records are accurate and compliant with fundraising regulations.
- Budget management, cost control forecasting and taking corrective action to achieve budgets.
- Use the CRM database to manage task “actions”, prioritise and evaluate opportunities, and record funder interactions.
- Manage and develop a portfolio of high value relationships.
- Liaise with colleagues to ensure grant applications are coordinated across the organisation.
Education & Qualifications:
- Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
Experience:
- Significant experience and track record in trust fundraising.
- Experience of writing compelling proposals and appeals.
- Proven experience of working as part of a team to deliver ambitious income targets.
- Experience in undertaking prospect research and creating a pipeline of prospects through to cultivation, ask and stewardship.
- Experience of securing and managing statutory funding desirable.
- Demonstrable experience of using fundraising or relationship management databases.
Skills & Abilities:
- Exceptional skills with excellent attention to detail and proof-reading ability
- Excellent research skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills whether on the phone, virtually, in person or in writing
- Excellent relationship building skills.
- Professional, positive, and committed
- Results focussed with strong analytical skill.
- Adaptable and flexible, tenacious, and persuasive
- Financially astute, with the ability to understand project budgets and read the accounts of grant giving trusts.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Commercial Sales Manager
Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Annual Salary £43,931 plus car allowance/travel expenses £3,400 p.a plus excellent benefits
Location – Remote (Post holder will be expected to be based within the Midlands /Southern Region)
Are you an experienced sales professional looking to use your skills to work within a meaningful and rewarding environment?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing charity as we have ambitious plans to grow our income so that we can develop and deliver our services to help our fire families. To do this, we are seeking a Commercial Sales Manager to join our Commercial Sales team to be at the forefront of our commercial strategy, driving revenue and profitability across our range of commercial activities.
Playing a key part in managing and developing client relationships, this role is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships. It’s a pivotal role with a focus on diversifying and increasing our income, identifying new business opportunities whilst ensuring the sales strategy is aligned with charity goals.
This is a visible, field-based role with a requirement to travel across the UK, working closely across the charity with other team members and externally with our partners, ensuring efforts are aligned, providing feedback to influence our product and service offerings.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
- strong commercial acumen
- the ability to analyse markets trends and competitor activity, proactively identifying new and exciting opportunities for us to explore
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build new and strengthen existing relationships
- competent market research, report writing and financial analysis skills and will use these to support your activities and contribute to the overall business reporting environment.
This role will work across the UK and therefore a flexible approach is required to support our commercial activities and there will be some occasional evening and weekend working as required within the scope of the role.
The post is subject to a disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community. When recruiting our new team members, regardless of the role, we are looking for people who share our values.
How to apply
Please apply through our recruitment portal, providing both a CV and a covering letter which clearly outlines why you are interested in joining our team and how your skills and experience fulfil our criteria for this role.
More information about us and the role can be found on our website. If you would like to arrange an informal call to discuss the role please contact Rebecca Webster, Organisational Development & People Partner.
The closing date for applications to be received is 9am on 16 January 2026.
First stage interviews will take place via MS Teams w/c 27 January 2026, with second in-person interviews to take place on 3 February 2026 (Please note this will be held at one of our centre locations) where a presentation will be required.
We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Due to the number of applications we receive, regrettably we are unable to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was not successful this time.
We offer specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to live happier and healthier lives



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
We’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Impact and Insights Manager, at Young Enterprise.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills like teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
This is a role where you’ll see the difference your work makes every single day. As Senior Impact & Insights Manager, you’ll:
- Lead the way in showing how Young Enterprise changes lives, turning data into stories that inspire action
- Design and deliver our impact and evaluation strategy, ensuring every programme is measured and understood
- Provide clear, compelling insights that help our teams improve outcomes and our fundraisers secure vital support
- Shape organisational learning by embedding a culture of evidence-based decision-making across YE
- Represent YE externally, sharing our impact with funders, partners, and thought leaders to strengthen our voice nationally
This is a varied, strategic role with plenty of scope for creativity, influence, and collaboration.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- Analytical and insightful: You thrive on turning complex data into clear, actionable insights
- Impact-driven: You want to see evidence of change and use it to shape the future
- Collaborative and influential: You enjoy working across teams and building strong relationships with senior stakeholders
- A natural communicator: You can craft high-quality reports and presentations that resonate with Boards, funders, and partners
- Curious and connected: You keep an eye on external trends, policy shifts, and emerging evidence to inform strategy
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Young Enterprise’s impact, evaluation and research strategy
- Design and oversee monitoring, evaluation and KPI frameworks
- Produce clear, high-quality impact reports for the Board and funders
- Generate robust evidence of impact to support fundraising and partnerships
- Translate data into practical insights for teams and senior leaders
- Lead research activity and external evaluations
- Support strategic planning and organisational learning
- Build relationships with funders, policymakers and research partners
- Represent Young Enterprise externally and contribute to thought leadership
A few practical things
· This is a hybrid role, requiring you to work from a YE office (London or Oxford) at least 8 times per month
Keeping Young People Safe
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 14 January 2026. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Interviews will be held in person at our London Office and shortlisted candidates will be invited to be interviewed either on 20 or 21 January 2026. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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!
The House Manager has full accountability of the management of Crawford House and the efficient day-to-day running, ensuring rooms are allocated appropriately and families are supported. The House Manager is required to implement and comply with our policies including health and safety, equal opportunities, safeguarding, data protection and security guidelines together with hospital policies, if applicable.
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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!
About Big Church Festival
Big Church Festival is a joyful, faith-filled, large-scale gathering that brings tens of thousands together each summer to celebrate Jesus, worship boldly and create memories that last a lifetime. With a £6M+ annual budget, a fast-growing audience and a mission expanding across the UK and beyond, we’re building a team that’s passionate, courageous and committed to excellence.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Management Accountant who loves numbers, loves people, and thrives in a fast-moving environment where risk, faith and creativity shape the journey. You’ll sit at the heart of our operations, ensuring clarity, confidence and strong stewardship across the organisation.
You’ll lead the production of our management accounts, guide all budget-holders, and manage the relationship with our outsourced bookkeeping and finance agency so that financial information is always timely, accurate and well-understood.
If you want to bring your financial expertise into a team with heart, purpose and national impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
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Produce accurate, timely monthly management accounts.
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Work closely with the CEO, Senior Management Team, and Trustees on strategic financial decisions
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Manage and monitor a £6M+ annual festival budget, including forecasting, cashflow and variance analysis
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Support, guide and coach all budget-holders across the organisation
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Present financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance colleagues
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Manage and oversee the relationship with any outsourced bookkeeping and finance agency
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Ensure strong data flow, accurate coding, reconciliations and financial reporting
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Lead year-end preparation and coordinate with auditors
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Maintain internal financial controls and ensure ongoing compliance
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Support scenario planning and financial risk modelling
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Bring clarity and steadiness in fast-moving or uncertain moments
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Contribute to a relational, faith-filled and healthy team culture
Annual Event Requirements
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No annual leave can be taken during August or September, as this is our peak delivery and reconciliation period
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Must be on-site for a minimum of 8 consecutive days at the end of August for event operations and financial oversight
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Provide hands-on financial monitoring and support during the festival delivery window
About You
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Qualified or part-qualified Management Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
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Experience managing or supporting budgets of £5M+, ideally in events, charity or entertainment sectors
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Excellent communicator with a genuine love for people
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Comfortable working with risk, uncertainty and evolving information
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Strong organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
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Able to explain financial information with clarity, patience and warmth
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Confident leading others and supporting strong financial stewardship
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Experienced in working with outsourced finance teams or agencies
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A collaborative team player with humility and kindness
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Excited about the heart, mission and ministry of Big Church Festival
Ready to apply?
Please submit:
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Your CV
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A covering letter and/or video outlining why you would like to join Big Church Festival and how your experience aligns with the role
Please note: Big Church Festival reserves the right to close applications early should the right candidate be identified before the deadline.
The UK's largest Christian gathering - bringing people together in joy, worship, creativity and celebration.
Who we are:
Muslim Aid is a UK faith-based international development organisation that provides support to communities around the world affected by disasters, conflict, or endemic poverty without regard to their social, religious, or ethnic background.
Established in 1985, Muslim Aid has facilitated the engagement of the British Muslim and non-Muslim community in support of its work in a variety of ways. Over the years, its humanitarian work has included responses to major crises around the world including, famine in East Africa, earthquakes and flooding in Pakistan and Bangladesh as well as conflicts in Syria and Yemen.
We place strong emphasis on long-term development projects that build the capacity of local people to help themselves. In addition to the 5 country offices worldwide we also work with multiple partner offices focusing on sustainable Development Programmes and providing humanitarian relief during times of crisis.
Summary of the role:
The Country Finance Manager (CFM) will provide strategic leadership and oversight of all financial management, compliance, and risk control functions for Muslim Aid’s Sudan Country Program. The role ensures financial integrity, accountability, and effective stewardship of donor resources in alignment with Muslim Aid’s global policies, donor regulations, and Sudanese legal frameworks.
As a key member of the Country Leadership Team (CLT), the CFM will contribute to strategic decision-making, institutional strengthening, and the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective humanitarian and development programming.
About the Role:
- Oversee the implementation of robust financial systems, controls, and reporting mechanisms.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for both HQ and donors.
- Oversee cash flow management, fund requests, and banking operations to maintain optimal liquidity.
- Ensure project financial reports for donor and partners are prepared according to donor requirements; submit reports to the regional office for review prior to submitting to the donor.
- Coordinate with the auditors to complete required statutory audits.
- Support Program Managers to strengthen networks in the Muslim Aid Sudan’s collaboration areas.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Educated to bachelor’s degree level. Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA Accountant.
- Understanding of development programmes design, implementation, and evaluation.
- Experience of successfully financial management and dealing with institutional donors and international donors.
- Proven experience and knowledge of effective budgetary control and grant management.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to liaise effectively with people at various levels.
- Strong and well-developed analytical skills coupled with experience of writing quality proposals and reports. Strong analytical abilities.
Why you should apply:
Join Muslim Aid as a Country Finance Manager in Sudan and help safeguard the financial integrity of our humanitarian and development work. In this key leadership role, you will oversee financial management, compliance, and risk control to ensure donor resources are used responsibly and transparently.
As part of the Country Leadership Team, you’ll contribute to strategic decisions, strengthen financial systems, and support the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective programmes for communities across Sudan.If you’re committed to accountability and impactful leadership, apply now and use your expertise to drive meaningful, lasting change.
Benefits you will enjoy working for us:
- Hardship Allowance
- Unaccompanied Allowance
- Accommodation
- Rest and Recuperation (R&R)
- Medical Cover
How to apply:
To apply please submit your cover letter (no more than 1 page) and CV.
Job Role: Management Accountant
Salary: £37,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Hybrid: Working remotely/Brixton
Reports to: Head of Finance
We are seeking a high-calibre, values-driven Management Accountant to support our Head of Finance in delivering excellent financial stewardship across the church and our trading subsidiary.
Ruach City Church is going through a very exciting period of change and expansion. To be to be successful for this role you will need to be part qualified or fully qualified (or be qualified by experience) with knowledge and experience of both financial and management accounting, and good technical knowledge of financial systems.
If you are experienced in providing accounting services, have strong team leadership and management skills, and experienced in working proactively to make and implement effective organisational change, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities - Key financial and management accounting functions including:
- Month-end and year-end close
- Budget preparation and reporting
- Financial controls, reconciliations and audit support
- Supervision of finance team workload
- Fixed assets, income and expenditure monitoring
- Production of accurate and timely management accounts
About You
- A recognised accounting qualification (or current study toward one)
- Knowledge of both financial and management accounting, and good technical knowledge of financial process management including Sage
- Proven experience of providing accounting services in an accounting department.
- Experience producing clear financial reports and reconciliations
- Excellent attention to detail, integrity and organisational skills
- The ability to build relationships and support both finance colleagues and stakeholders
- Has experience in charity finance or fund accounting (desirable, not essential)
- Thrives in a mission-focused environment
- Is ready to lead with excellence, integrity and service
- You will be committed to Ruach City Church values and be customer focused.
What we do
Ruach City Church is one of the largest and fastest growing non-denominational Pentecostal Christian churches in Europe.
The church is known for hosting interdenominational events which have had an overwhelming success in promoting greater unity within the wider Christian church. It is an exciting time to be working for Ruach as we look to expand with new dynamic projects.
What we offer
Ruach City Church offer 28 days holiday per annum (pro rata for part time) plus public holidays. A pension contribution scheme, health care including opticians, dentist cover and other associated benefits. Interest free season ticket loan after successful probationary period and birthday leave (following 2 years of service).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert will be closed early if an appointment is made prior to the closing date so please do not delay in applying.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
This role may require interaction with children and vulnerable adults as well as maintaining confidential and sensitive information about them. The successful candidate may be required to apply via Ruach for a criminal record check through an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
We’re looking for a talented and purpose-driven Finance Manager to join Wiltshire & Swindon Community Foundation and help us make an even bigger difference in local communities across our county.
This is a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation. You’ll bring financial expertise, clarity and confidence to our work—helping us operate efficiently, meet our charitable obligations, and maximise the impact we create for the people and places we serve.
In this role, you will:
· Lead on budgeting, quarterly management accounts and financial reporting
· Prepare our Annual Report & Financial Statements and manage the audit process
· Oversee our finance systems (Xero, ApprovalMax, Salesforce, Power BI)
· Manage cashflow, banking arrangements and fund reconciliations
· Support donor reporting and investment oversight
· Ensure we meet requirements for Companies House, the Charity Commission and HMRC
· Line-manage and support our Finance Assistant(s)
About you: You’re aligned with our mission and values, passionate about strengthening communities, and keen to contribute your skills in a meaningful way. You’ll be:
· Fully qualified ACMA/ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience
· Experienced in a similar level finance role
· An excellent communicator with strong attention to detail and confidence managing a varied workload
· Experienced with accounting software (Xero desirable) and Microsoft 365
· Charity finance knowledge is helpful but not essential—we’ll support your development.
Why join us? You’ll be part of a small, supportive team who care deeply about what we do. We offer flexible working (30–37.5 hours) and a hybrid approach, with our office based in Devizes.
Closing date: 12 noon, Wednesday 14 January 2026
Please note, the full job description and person specification can be found in the recruitment pack.
For more information on the role, and for details on how to apply for this position, please read the recruitment pack in full available on our website.
If you want to use your financial expertise to help communities across Wiltshire and Swindon thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Grow sustainable funding, forge partnerships & a create a culture of giving that helps meet local needs & empowers the voluntary sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to lead our Finance Team and ensure the smooth running of the department. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, managing budgets, and driving process improvements.
You will oversee the production of Monthly Management Accounts, Budget Variance Reports, and ensure all Balance Sheet reconciliations are completed accurately. This role involves close collaboration with budget holders and other departments, providing clear and meaningful financial information to support decision-making.
You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation committed to making a difference. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise will help shape the future of our finance function.
Please note, this role requires two years post qualification experience in ACCA, ACA or SIMA & experience of people management. Charity experience is also preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support the Finance Team
- Oversee day-to-day financial transactions using Xero
- Prepare monthly management accounts and budget reports
- Reconcile control accounts and investigate discrepancies
- Assist with annual budget setting and system updates
- Handle VAT (including partial exemption)
- Liaise with auditors and prepare annual accounts
- Identify and implement efficiencies and controls
- Contribute to updating finance policies and procedures
About Life:
Life is a national pregnancy support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year. Through our services, we help people – whoever they are – to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish.
Our services include:
- Supported housing and community support
- Counselling and skilled listening
- Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies
Our values
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:
- Humanity – All people are special and equal
- Solidarity – We’re with you and for you
- Community – We’re better together
- Charity – Doing good for one another
- Common good – Building a better world
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description.
Please note, this job will remain open till 09/01/2026, however we will be conducting screening interviews as applications come in.
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week across 5 days
Location: Leamington Spa
Benefits:
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Leave (applicable after 1 years service)
- Additional annual leave for long term service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Safeguarding and Equality:
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Ladywell and FMDM Foundation CIO
The Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood (FMDM) is an international congregation of Catholic women inspired by the life of Francis and Clare of Assisi. At the heart of their mission is Ladywell, a serene and vibrant multi-purpose site in Godalming, established in 1956, which includes a Care Home, Congregational Leadership Team offices, and a Finance and Administration hub. Ladywell is known for fostering hospitality, personal growth, and a peaceful environment rooted in Gospel values. It also serves as the location for a Franciscan Centre offering programs for day and residential groups. The organization supports its community of sisters with a team of approximately 70 employees dedicated to its mission.
In Ladywell, we seek to create a hospitable Franciscan place, rooted in Gospel values, where a peaceful atmosphere nurtures life for everyone. As Mission Partners, we do more than work for the Sisters; we work alongside them, each bringing professional expertise to help shape and direct the mission of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood (FMDM).
In Ladywell, we seek to create a hospitable Franciscan place, where a peaceful atmosphere nurtures life for everyone. As Mission Partners, we do more than work for the Sisters; we work alongside them, each bringing professional expertise to help shape and direct the mission of the Franciscan Missionaries of the Divine Motherhood (FMDM).
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Director of Finance to provide strategic leadership of all financial functions of the FMDM Foundation CIO and the wider Congregation.
Reporting to the General Bursar and working closely with the Congregational Leadership Team (CLT) and Trustees, this is a senior and influential role with responsibility for ensuring long-term financial sustainability, robust governance, and compliance with Canon Law, Charity Law, and financial best practice.
The post-holder will play a vital role in enabling the Congregation’s mission and global activities to flourish through sound financial stewardship, effective risk management, and collaborative leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide overall strategic and operational leadership of finance and business administration
- Oversee budgets, management accounts, audits, payroll, and statutory reporting
- Advise Trustees and CLT on financial viability, risk, and forward planning
- Ensure compliance with Charity Commission requirements, SORP, Canon Law, Charity Law and Civil Law
- Lead and inspire the Finance Team, supporting professional development and change
- Manage property, assets, investments, and external professional relationships
- Work collaboratively with international FMDM leaders and bursars
- Attend Trustee Board, Committee, and CLT meetings, providing high-quality financial reports
About You
You will be a senior finance professional who combines technical excellence with integrity, discretion, and a collaborative leadership style. You will be comfortable working in a faith-based, values-led environment and committed to supporting the mission and ethos of a religious charitable organisation.
Essential requirements include:
- ACA / ACCA / CIMA (or equivalent) qualification
- Senior-level experience in charity or not-for-profit finance and governance
- Proven experience of budgeting, management accounts, audit, and strategic planning
- Experience reporting to Boards of Trustees
- Strong people management and leadership skills
- High levels of confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail
- An understanding of the ethos of the Catholic Church in a professional context
- Excellent communication skills
- Willingness to travel overseas to countries in which the FMDMs are present, should the need arise
Desirable experience includes:
- Experience within international or religious organisations
- Knowledge of charity property matters and investment oversight
- Familiarity with charity-specific financial reporting (SORP)
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and the post holder must have right to work in the UK.
Why Join Us?
- A unique opportunity to contribute your professional expertise to a meaningful global mission
- Work in a peaceful, values-led environment grounded in Franciscan hospitality
- Collaborative working alongside Sisters and Mission Partners
- The chance to make a lasting impact through responsible stewardship and service
How to apply
To apply please write a covering letter clearly stating your interest and reasons for applying to work for the FMDM Foundation CIO as Director of Finance and Business Administration and provide an up-to-date CV to us by 7th January 2025. CV only applications will not be accepted.
First round of interviews to take place week commencing 12th January with those shortlisted to a second round later in January
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Management Accountant is responsible for ensuring that the staff and Trustees are supplied with timely, accurate and relevant financial information. This includes budgets for the Museum, trading subsidiary, individual departments and capital and revenue projects as necessary, as well as quarterly management accounts, cash flow and forecast, with additional analyses and reports as necessary.
This is a demanding post requiring attention to detail, the ability to take an overview and to make progress with several tasks in parallel. It is also an exceptional opportunity to work in a small and friendly environment at a busy and challenging time. The ideal candidate will have some understanding of the museum sector and an interest in the work of a high-profile National Museum.
The Finance team is headed by the Finance Director and in addition to the Management Accountant there is a Finance Manager and Finance Assistant. The Museum employs around 80 members of staff (48 FTE).
Key responsibilities:
· Preparation of management reports, accurate quarterly forecasts and assistance with preparation of the year-end financial statements.
· Preparation of information for regular and ad hoc returns to DCMS and other external bodies.
· Ensure compliance with donor restrictions, public and charitable sector regulations and guidelines.
· Analysis of Museum-wide income and expenditure streams to monitor and improve efficiency and profitability.
· Provide and review financial information for funding applications.
· Key to the successful execution of these duties would be an understanding of financial information in relationship to the activities of the Museum and to explain these clearly to the Senior Management Team and Trustees.
· To provide the Board of Directors of the trading subsidiary, Soane Museum Enterprises, with relevant financial and management accounting information and to attend the quarterly meetings as required.
· With the Finance Director, ensure compliance with the Treasury publication ‘Managing Public Money’, Financial Reporting Manual (FReM), the Framework Document issued by DCMS, Cabinet Office control of Civil Service Pensions and the Statement of Recommended Practice on Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP FRS 102).
· As part of the finance team, work with the auditors of the Museum and SME and the internal auditor.
· To work with the Finance Director liaising with DCMS on financial and other matters and developing a good working relationship. This includes completion of annual and other reports including the Museum’s submissions for the periodic Spending Reviews.
· To maintain financial and internal control systems, mindful of the requirements of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, internal audit and the NAO.
· To provide papers in a timely manner for meetings of the Trustees and their Finance, Audit and Risk Committee and to attend meetings, as required.
· To contribute financial expertise to Museum-wide projects and initiatives.
· Work one day a quarter on the weekend rota to support front of house staff (for which TOIL is given).
Person Specification
· Educated to degree level or equivalent experience with an accountancy qualification ACA/CIMA.
· Good technical knowledge of relevant Accounting Standards.
(Knowledge of government accounting would also be desirable.)
· Experience ideally within the charity/not-for-profit sector or an understanding of compiling charity SORP and company accounts.
· A broad understanding of VAT requirements (including partial exemption methods) and other taxation issues such as the operation of Gift Aid in the charity sector and corporation tax within trading subsidiaries.
· Excellent communication skills with a willingness to take a hands-on approach. The Museum has only a small staff covering a multitude of disciplines working closely together in a cooperative environment.
· An ability to prioritise workload and use initiative with problem solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel, and a working knowledge of accounting systems, preferably with direct experience of Sage.
- An interest in the museum sector.
Remuneration
This is a 3 days a week post at a salary of £23,735 pa, (£39,558 FTE)
16 days annual leave plus (pro-rata of 26.5 days) and pro-rata Bank and public holidays
Museum staff can choose to join an excellent, defined benefits pension scheme, the Principal Civil Service Scheme Alpha. The Museum provides an annual season ticket loan.
We have Hybrid Working and this post-holder can work for 1 day a week at home, on the completion of the 6 month probationary period.
Our policy allowing flexible start and finish times means that staff can choose to start work between 8.00am and 10.00 am in the morning and finish correspondingly between 4.00pm and 6.00pm.
Our Annual Report can be found in the ‘Governance and Management’ section of our website.
Applications:
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 31 December 2025.
Interviews will be held in the Museum on Friday 16 January 2026.
Please apply by sending a covering letter describing how you meet the criteria for this post with your CV and the names and email addresses of two referees.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BACKGROUND
Over the past 90 years, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) has developed unparalleled expertise in responding to emergencies and helping uprooted communities to rebuild. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. The IRC is on the ground in more than 40 countries, providing emergency relief, relocating refugees and rebuilding lives in the wake of disaster.
The IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and, most crucially, accountability to those we serve. The IRC is a tireless advocate for the most vulnerable.
IRC UK
IRC UK is part of the IRC global network, which has its global headquarters in New York. Our team in the UK works to raise profile, deliver policy and practice change, and increase funding to help restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Since 2021, IRC UK has also provided integration services directly to refugees in England.
In Europe, the IRC also has offices in Berlin, Bonn, Brussels, Geneva and Stockholm.
The Purpose of the Role
Reporting to the Associate Director of Philanthropy, UK, the Philanthropy Manager will support the implementation of the UK Philanthropy team’s strategy, with a focus to identify, establish and develop new and existing high value relationships with individuals who have the capacity to support IRC at a five and six figure level. This is an exciting role working with senior stakeholders across IRC, in the UK and internationally, to cultivate and steward relationships with philanthropists to effectively solicit multi-year gifts to fund high-impact programmes that will deliver transformative change for IRC clients across the world.
As part of this, the Philanthropy Manager will:
· Develop and implement initiatives to identify, cultivate and solicit gifts from donors in the major gift range of £10,000 and above, both in partnership with the Director of Philanthropy and through account management of a discreet prospect portfolio
· Work closely with the Director of Philanthropy and the research function to identify and cultivate positive relationships with existing donors and new prospects to significantly grow our major donor pipeline
· Manage a portfolio of major donors through various personalised approaches, including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, events and written and verbal communications
· Develop personalised donor stewardship plans with the aim of increasing their engagement and uplifting their support to achieve the revenue target for the UK Philanthropy team and the overall revenue target for the International Philanthropy team
· Lead on gift management, reporting and proposal development for new prospects and existing donors, ensuring timely and accurate communications that match the individual’s requirements
· Identify and deliver unique stewardship and cultivation opportunities for donors
· Maintain thorough and up to date files and records relating to major donors
· Maintain strong knowledge and understanding of IRC’s work in the UK and around the world
· Collaborate proactively with a network of internal and external senior stakeholders, garnering their support and influence in the development of relationships with philanthropists
· Contribute to profile raising of the IRC’s Philanthropy programme and the IRC more widely through proactive networking and external engagement with potential donors and their advisors
· Proactively collaborate with other members of the Philanthropy team, supporting the delivery of the wider Philanthropy strategy as required
· Carry out administrative activities and other duties, as required, to maximise fundraising.
Scope and Authority
Authority: This position is responsible for supporting the delivery of Philanthropy and contributing to the identification, cultivation and stewardship of £10,000 and above gifts from HNWIs.
Key Working Relationships
· HNWI donors and prospects
· Third party philanthropy advisors
· Key contacts across IRC in UK and internationally:
o International Philanthropy Team
o USA Philanthropy
o Engagement with the UK and International Board
o Global Partnerships and Philanthropic Services
o Communications team
o Policy and Advocacy team
o UK Finance team
o Country Programme and regional teams, the Awards Management Unit as well as IRC’s Technical Units
o President’s Office and Executive Director of IRC- UK
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Partnership identification, cultivation and stewardship (65%)
· Manage a portfolio of HNWI prospects and donors, working closely with the Director of Philanthropy to cultivate successful, high-impact relationships
· Collaborate with colleagues to develop transformative funding opportunities, create tailored plans for the cultivation of donors, deliver unique stewardship and cultivation opportunities, and coordinate internal and external meetings to drive donor relationships forward.
Partnership Management (25%)
· Lead on the creation of inspiring and engaging impact reports and proposals for donors, ensuring timely and accurate communications that are matched to the requirements of donors.
· Use Salesforce and IRC’s internal grant management system, OTIS, to keep clear and accurate records of donor communications and interactions related to all donor relationships
Team collaboration (10%)
· Contribute to the wider ambitions and shared objectives of the Philanthropy team as part of the HNWI Pillar
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Skills, Knowledge and Qualifications
· Knowledge and understanding of the principles and methods of philanthropy fundraising**
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and enthuse, through the delivery of strong external and internal communications**
· Ability to establish and build relationships with donors, colleagues and senior stakeholders at all levels and from a variety of backgrounds, both externally and within IRC**
· Ability to identify potential donors, produce donor stewardship plans and be able to implement and execute them
· Ability to influence and negotiate with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, ensuring best possible outcomes for the IRC
· Excellent attention to detail
· Excellent Microsoft Office software skills including Excel
· Demonstrable ability to prioritise and organise own workload and meet conflicting deadlines
· Ability to understand and demonstrate commitment to IRC’s Equal Opportunities Policy and to ensure all activities are consistent with Equal Opportunities
· Ability to work collaboratively with members of a fundraising team and across departments, whilst managing conflicting priorities and deadlines in a busy working environment
Experience
· Demonstrable experience of securing gifts from high net-worth individuals**
· Demonstrable experience of writing persuasive and creative proposals and correspondence in a range of relevant styles
· Demonstrable experience of managing a portfolio of high net-worth individuals and relationships with senior stakeholders in a fundraising or corporate context**
· Demonstrable experience of supporting the implementation of events with wealthy individuals and influential contacts
· Demonstrable experience of managing information on a fundraising database e.g. Salesforce
· Demonstrable experience of compiling information from various global stakeholders in order to create compelling tailored proposals and reports
· Demonstrable experience of supporting a team and implementing new administrative systems and processes
The mission of the IRC is to help people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster.



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Prospectus are proud to be supporting our client with their search for a Management Accountant at a time of change for the organisation. The Management Accountant plays a key role in delivering timely, accurate financial forecasts, management accounts, and donor reporting to support strong financial management and effective cross-programme operations. The postholder contributes to annual budgeting and statutory audits, continuously improving financial systems, policies, and processes to ensure alignment with the organisation's strategic objectives. The postholder acts as a primary finance contact and trusted finance partner for internal teams, external stakeholders, the post provides expert guidance, manages financial queries, and oversees a Finance Officer to ensure efficient, compliant financial operations across the organisation.
The successful candidate will be a proactive individual who is a Qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA or equivalent). The postholder will have proven experience in management accounting, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector, with strong expertise in managing complex budgets and multiple funding streams. The postholder will have experience in grant financial management and compliance, and in supporting grantee financial management and compliance. The postholder will have knowledge of Agresso/Navision accounting software and Microsoft Excel and experience in line management.
The postholder will also have strong attention to detail with the ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure. The postholder will have strong analytical skills, and an understanding of risk and audit principles. The postholder will have excellent communication skills, able to engage and support both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
Desirably, you will have financial experience within an international humanitarian context or similar, including knowledge and experience of IATI reporting. In addition to this, knowledge of charity accounting and tax issues, including the Charities SORP.
Elrha are a remote first organisation and as such this role can be based from home, anywhere within the UK. There are also offices available for those who would like to spend time in the office. This role is full-time (35 hours a week) and initially on an interim basis, funded until September 2026.
To apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV, along with a cover letter to detail your relevant experience for the role by using the job description.
At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
Robertson Bell is pleased to be supporting NSPCC in their search for a Financial Accounting & Control Manager to join their Finance & Procurement team on a permanent basis. NSPCC are the UK’s leading children’s charity, committed to ending cruelty to children and ensuring every childhood is safe and supported. They have been working to protect children for over 100 years, providing services, advice, and campaigning for change.
The Financial Accounting & Control Manager will report into the Head of Central Finance and lead a team of four, overseeing primary ledgers, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory accounts production, tax compliance, and treasury management. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring operational effectiveness and technical compliance across financial processes, while providing high-quality financial advice and guidance to colleagues across the organisation.
The organisation:
From their campaigns to their services, the NSPCC strive to make a difference in everything they do. They work with schools, provide support and advice for families and deliver therapeutic services. They undertake ground-breaking research, campaign for change, and run two free helplines providing support and advice: Childline (for children and young people) and Helpline (for adults seeking advice). Between 2016 and 2021, they helped make 6.6 million children safer from abuse - but they won’t stop until they stop child abuse and neglect altogether.
The key duties of this Financial Accounting & Control Manager will be:
- Lead the production of consolidated statutory accounts for NSPCC and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with SORP and accounting standards.
- Implement, monitor, and enforce internal financial controls to ensure integrity of ledger and reporting.
- Manage VAT, direct tax, and corporate tax compliance, including planning, returns, and negotiations with HMRC.
- Oversee cash flow monitoring and treasury management, including investment and banking relationships.
- Critically evaluate and improve financial processes, documenting procedures and ensuring adherence across the team.
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Lead and develop a team of Financial Accountants and Finance Officers, ensuring workload management and staff development.
The successful candidate will have:
- A CCAB-qualified accountancy qualification with experience in a complex financial environment.
- Experience producing consolidated statutory accounts and managing external audits, ideally within the charity sector.
- Proven experience in implementing, documenting, and enforcing financial controls.
- Experience managing, developing, and motivating a small team.
- Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to convey financial information to non-finance colleagues.
- A proactive and solution-focused approach with experience of process improvement and compliance initiatives.
By joining NSPCC, you will have the opportunity to work for an influential organisation making a real difference to children’s lives.
This role will be based out of their offices near Liverpool Street, with two days per week required in the office and the remaining days remote. The salary on offer is £53,623 to £62,629 plus £3,366 London Weighting Allowance. Applications are being reviewed daily, so submit your CV for consideration ASAP to ensure you don’t miss out!
The Finance Manager will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health of the organisation. As the sole end-to-end finance position within Strength & Stem, the Finance Manager will be responsible for all financial activities, including bookkeeping, budgeting, financial reporting, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the charity's mission.
Your skills and expertise in successful financial management will enable Strength & Stem to continue building a stable financial foundation, allowing our impactful and meaningful work with modern slavery survivors to flourish and grow. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Finance Manager to shape and influence the effectiveness and sustainability of a small, ambitious charity.
Strength & Stem uses floristry to help female modern slavery survivors experience restoration and empowerment.



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