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Finance, FJ and Operations Director
Lead the transformation of finance
IRO £61,000 | Remote-first | Full-time | Reports to Co-CEO
Charity Finance Group (CFG) is seeking a visionary Finance, FJ and Operations Director to drive innovation, collaboration and excellence across our organisation and the wider charity sector. This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation and a movement that's reshaping how finance empowers social impact.
About the role
As Finance, FJ and Operations Director, you’ll work closely with our two Co-CEOs to deliver CFG’s mission: championing financial sustainability for charities. You’ll lead the strategic and operational delivery of our Finance Journey framework—a bold, sector-defining initiative that transforms finance professionals from technicians into strategic leaders.
This role blends internal leadership with external influence. You’ll oversee key functions including finance and governance, HR, digital/IT and business development,—ensuring CFG’s internal systems and external offerings are aligned with our strategy, values, and member needs.
Your Impact
• Shape and deliver CFG’s Finance Journey strategy across the organisation
• Lead cross-functional teams to elevate performance and maturity
• Represent CFG to media, government, partners, and sector bodies
• Inspire a mindset shift across the finance community—from operational to transformational
• Support income generation through strategic partnerships and product development
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
• Champion a culture of learning, inclusion, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to CFG’s strategic planning and organisational development
• Provide strategic leadership across the organisation and support the board
Operational Oversight
• Lead finance, governance, HR, digital/IT, and business development teams
• Deliver robust financial analysis, reporting, and resource planning
• Ensure CFG’s finance function meets evolving business needs
Finance Journey Integration
• Embed the Finance Journey ethos across CFG’s products, services, and internal practices
• Collaborate with communications, learning, and membership teams
• Shape new offerings—training, events, assessments, leadership programmes
Stakeholder Engagement
• Build relationships with sector experts, partners, and members
• Represent CFG in forums, steering groups, and collaborative initiatives
• Share your expertise and catalyse sector-wide transformation
Internal Collaboration
• Work closely with Co-CEOs and the Director for Engagement
• Champion joined-up leadership, planning, and performance monitoring
• Foster a culture of inclusion, learning, and innovation
Location & Flexibility
• Remote-first: work from home or a suitable location near you
• Quarterly staff away days and ad hoc in-person events (travel costs covered)
Relationships
• Reports to Co-CEO
• Member of the Leadership Team
• Manages business development, HR, and digital teams
About CFG
Our vision is a world where financial excellence empowers every charitable and social purpose organisation to drive positive impact. The Finance Journey is our flagship framework—designed to help finance professionals evolve from technicians to strategic leaders.
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Ready to lead a movement that’s changing the face of charity finance?
Apply now and be the catalyst for sector-wide transformation.
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. We have a series of questions for you to answer succinctly, but we do not require a covering letter. The deadline for applications is Midday on Monday 10 November, and shortlisting will take place in the following 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 closures where the whole organisation takes a break.
- 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.
CFG is a charity that supports all charities to make the biggest difference possible. We do this by supporting them to make the most of their money.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead one of London’s most vital community organisations into its next chapter. Based in North Kensington, the Dalgarno Trust is a lifeline for many of its 6000+ local residents living in one of the most underserved and diverse areas within the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. As the only community centre in the neighbourhood, it tackles long standing community needs, from health inequalities to digital exclusion, vibrant youth programmes, a busy weekly foodbank, and inclusive wellbeing initiatives. The CEO will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of this anchor institution, driving strategic growth while remaining deeply connected to the needs and lived experiences of the community.
This is an opportunity to lead a charity where you not only have direct visibility of the impact, you will also have multiple opportunities to be involved with making a real change to the lives of others. The CEO will be responsible for steering the organisation’s strategic direction, building sustainable income streams, and strengthening partnerships across the public, private, and voluntary sectors. With oversight of a dynamic workforce, including full-time, part-time, sessional staff, and volunteers, the CEO will ensure high quality service delivery, encourage innovation, and foster a resilient, inclusive culture. As the public face of the Dalgarno Trust, they will represent the charity in borough-wide forums, advocate for policy change, and amplify the voices of all its beneficiaries.
Dalgarno Trust is committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and developing a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and can thrive. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences. We actively encourage individuals who have a passion for equity and a strong ability to oversee and manage the multiple elements of a thriving and busy community centre where one day is never the same as the next.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Work with the Board of Trustees to set and deliver the charity’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities.
- Provide clear, evidence-based advice and recommendations to the Board, ensuring effective governance and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Position the charity as a recognised leader in tackling inequality and poverty in the borough, particularly the North Kensington area.
- Maintain financial oversight taking a strategic approach to managing Dalgarno Trust’s finances in a sustainable way – ensuring adequate reserves are maintained.
- Ensure effective short, medium, and long-term financial planning is in place throughout the different levels of the organisation. Provide effective scrutiny by working with Dalgarno Trust’s accountants and finance personnel.
Income Generation & Fundraising
- Lead a sustainable income generation strategy, including accessing trust and foundation fundraising, corporate sponsorships, statutory grants, and social enterprise opportunities.
- Build and maintain relationships with funders and donors to maximise opportunities for growth and diversification of income.
- Ensure effective financial management, monitoring, and reporting of a c.£750k annual budget.
Partnerships & Place-Leadership
- Develop and maintain partnerships with voluntary, public, and private sector organisations to aid joint delivery of services.
- Represent the Dalgarno Trust in local strategic forums, influencing public policy and service design to reflect community needs.
- Strengthen the charity’s role as an anchor organisation and hub for community activity and leadership.
Please see the job description attachment for further responsibilities. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the CEO about Dalgarno Trust and the role, please get in touch with Esma Dukali via email refer to JD PDF for contact details.
Applicants are invited to submit an up to date CV and supporting letter (max of 1500 words), explaining how you meet the requirements on the person specification within the job description. Interviews are expected to be held on 27th November.
A safe and happy Community Centre for the people of North Kensington, London



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Operations Officer
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract (with a view to extend)
Function/Team: Development
Location: London, UK
Hours: Full time, inclusive of breaks
Reporting to: Finance/HR/Operations Manager
Salary: £28,200 per annum
STOP THE TRAFFIK prevents vulnerable communities from being recruited, trafficked, and exploited. Our prevention programmes disrupt traffickers’ ability to recruit at-risk individuals by providing lifesaving information through our bespoke, geo-targeted social media campaigns.
The Operations Officer plays a vital role in keeping STOP THE TRAFFIK’s day-to-day operations running efficiently. Working closely with the Finance & HR Manager and Executive Team, this role supports organisational systems, finance processes, and internal communications — helping our global anti-trafficking work stay coordinated, compliant, and effective.
This position suits a highly organised, proactive individual who enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and supporting others to perform at their best. You’ll be at the heart of the organisation — connecting teams, managing key administrative systems, and ensuring smooth operations across all areas.
This role will be responsible for:
Team & Office Environment
· Monitor STOP THE TRAFFIK’s phone and general ‘info’ inbox, directing messages to the appropriate team members.
· Support the upkeep of the office environment, ensuring facilities are well maintained and team members take shared ownership of the space.
· Coordinate team days and team-building activities, in collaboration with the Team Building Champion.
· Lead onboarding for new staff alongside line managers to ensure a smooth induction experience.
Executive Support Functions
· Provide administrative support to members of the Executive Team.
· Take minutes and capture action points in Senior Leadership Team meetings.
· Prepare briefing notes for key meetings with the Senior Leadership Team.
Finance
· Support the Finance & HR Manager by reconciling transactions on Xero, producing invoices, processing payments, and assisting with monthly and quarterly reporting.
Operations
· Develop and maintain effective internal systems that improve organisational efficiency and automation.
· Maintain key organisational records (e.g. contracts, insurance, supplier information) and handle confidential information appropriately.
· Manage the policy dashboard, ensuring policies are up to date, and notify relevant staff when reviews or updates are required.
The ideal candidate will have:
· Some experience in administration, operations, or office support.
· Excellent organisational skills with great attention to detail.
· Comfortable handling basic finance tasks such as invoices, payments, and record keeping, with an acumen for numbers and data.
· Competence using Excel and data visualisation tools.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· A proactive, friendly, and professional approach to work.
· The ability to multitask effectively and meet deadlines.
· A commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
Benefits:
· A friendly, supportive team environment.
· Opportunities to collaborate with global partners and experts.
· Autonomy to take initiative and propose process improvements.
· Access to a healthcare cash benefit scheme (including partner/children coverage).
· Corporate eye-care scheme.
· Life insurance.
· Non-contributory Group Personal Pension Scheme (7% employer contribution).
· 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (increasing to 33 days with service).
· Cycle to Work scheme.
· Season Ticket Loan.
· Option to switch 2 bank holidays to suit personal needs.
· Flexible working policy reflecting staff needs.
· In-house and external training opportunities.
Further details about STOP THE TRAFFIK can be found on website.
If you have the relevant experience, are highly resourceful, adaptable, pro-active, and a critical thinker able to work in a fast-paced environment, please send a CV and brief cover letter that evidences your ability to be successful in this role.
Only applications sent via email will be considered to ensure an equitable review process. The deadline to apply is Sunday 23rd November. Interviews will be held week commencing 24th November 2026
We cannot sponsor applicants at this time.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1127321
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Finance and Operations Officer is responsible for maintaining an efficient and streamlined service across the organisation to support and develop the charity’s finance administration, operations, governance and HR functions. It is ideal for someone who thrives on making sure everything behind the scenes works seamlessly to enable impactful frontline work.
You’ll support core functions helping ensure our systems are strong and efficient. Alongside this, you’ll contribute to our wider mission of supporting 250,000 young Londoners access healthy food, positive opportunities, and pathways into meaningful careers. You’ll help us live our values as a charity that’s authentically youth-led, nurturing talent and championing equity and inclusion in everything we do.
This is a varied and hands-on role, perfect for someone who’s proactive, organised and enjoys making things work better. You’ll use tools like Xero, Salesforce and Microsoft 365 to streamline processes, analyse data, and find smarter ways of working. You’ll manage communications with staff, suppliers and partners, provide diary support to the CEO, and help ensure compliance and good governance across the charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Vision: Home-Start believes every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life. Main purpose of job: To ensure Home-Start's Southwark’s finance and operations systems best meet the needs of the organisation, enabling us to provide the best possible support to families with children under 5 in Southwark and Lewisham.
Our ambition is to continue to develop outstanding services that meet the needs of our community; if you want to be part of our future, we would love to meet you to discuss this further.
Home-Start believes every parent should have the support they need to give their children the best possible start in life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking someone to increase our internal human resources capacity, provide support for our Operations and Core services function, including supporting the rollout of operations led projects, and to take responsibility for servicing the committees which advise and oversee the BSA.
Job Title: Operations Officer and Committee Secretary
Reporting to: Operations Manager and Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for: N/A
Based: Our Head Office is based in London, but we have an agile working policy enabling people to work at another UK location up to 4 days/week.
Requests for permanent remote working will be considered though attendance in the London office will be required at least once per month as well as at quarterly Council (trustee) board meetings.
Terms: Full-time (35 hours per week), Permanent. Requests for part-time or flexible working will be considered.
Salary: £29,458 - £35,357 per annum
About Us
The British Science Association (BSA) was founded in 1831 and is a registered charity.
We are creating a future where science is more relevant, representative, and connected to society.
We have ambitious goals to put people at the heart of science.
About the role
Operations (part of the Core Services Team) provides comprehensive support across Human Resources, Compliance, and Risk Management, Data Management, and Staff Engagement and supports the delivery of strategic objectives across the organisation. The role will report to the Operations Manager for operations duties.
The BSA’s Council is responsible for determining the organisation’s overall vision and strategy and ensuring good governance. Council assumes the trustee responsibilities set out by the Charity Commission regulator. They meet four times a year, usually in London with options for Council Members to attend online. Papers are prepared by BSA staff and contractors and circulated around a week in advance of the meeting. The role will report to the CEO for Council, Governance and Committee duties.
Key responsibilities
Human Resources
- Act as the primary contact for HR service requests, escalating complex issues to the Operations Manager or outsourced HR supplier as appropriate.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records and employee files across all HR systems, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Monitor and coordinate completion of mandatory compliance training
Governance and Committees
- Lead the scheduling and logistics of Council and other committee meetings, including venue booking, catering, AV and calendar management.
- Support governance record-keeping, including minute-taking, updating statutory documents as directed by the Chair and Chief Executive, and maintaining Council member records such as declarations, attendance, and terms of office.
- Ensure regulatory compliance, by maintaining Charity Commission online records and, where appropriate working with the Chief Executive, and others as appropriate in preparing formal reports for submission to relevant regulators.
Data Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records and employee files across all HR systems, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Support the Operations Manager, Internal Project Lead and teams in co-ordinating the further rollout and adoption of Salesforce and other data management systems
Compliance and Risk Management
- Policy and Documentation Management: Ensure all internal documentation (policies, staff handbook, etc.) is regularly updated and accessible on SharePoint and the company website where appropriate.
- GDPR and Data Protection: Monitor and support GDPR compliance, with a focus on data retention and secure handling of personal information.
- Compliance and Risk Logs: Assist in maintaining up-to-date compliance and risk logs, reporting issues to the Operations Manager as needed.
- Health and Safety (H&S): Support the Office Manager in coordinating staff H&S documentation and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Audit Preparation: Coordinate the collection and organisation of documents and information required for annual audits.
Staff Engagement and Additional Responsibilities
- Assist the Office Manager in planning and implementing staff social and engagement activities.
- Undertake additional tasks as reasonably required by the line manager, within the scope of the role.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 5th November 2025.
Interviews are due to take place during the weeks starting Monday 10th November and Monday 17th November 2025 and second interviews on Tuesday 25th November 2025.
You will be informed as soon as possible after the application deadline whether you have been selected for interview.
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.
As part of the British Science Association’s commitment to being a Disability Confident employer, all disabled applicants who meet the ‘essential criteria’ for this vacancy will be offered an interview under our guaranteed interview scheme.
No agencies please.
We are creating a future where science is more relevant, representative, and connected to society.
Reporting to: Co-Executive Director
Benefits:
25 days annual leave per annum, plus UK public and bank holidays (pro rata)
Office closure for a week in December and August
Annual leave allocation increases annually by one day (up to a maximum of five days)
10% employer pension contribution
Other standard Foxglove benefits
Application deadline: Monday 19 November 2025 at 9am
About us
Foxglove is a non-profit that exists to make the use of technology fair for all. When Big Tech companies abuse their power, their workers or the planet – and when governments use technology to oppress, exclude or discriminate – we litigate and campaign to fix it.
Big Tech companies have become so large – gobbling up a huge slice of the global marketplace and an unprecedented treasure hoard of user data – that they’re now more powerful than many states. The harmful effects of this concentration of power are everywhere – threats to our democracy, to our privacy, decimated workers’ rights and platforms rife with disinformation and hate. Big Tech and AI data centres are rapidly expanding, resulting in huge strain on energy and water supplies. Worldwide governments are ploughing ahead with the use of algorithms and mass data systems to cut costs and increase efficiency often resulting in digital tools that entrench unfairness and leave the most vulnerable in society in crisis. All these problems are only getting worse with generative AI.
Foxglove works to bring the rule of law to the tech and AI giants who have upended our public square, workplaces, and social lives. We have a strong track record. We’ve launched landmark cases seeking structural changes to big tech’s harmful business models, supported 180+ Facebook content moderators fired for trying to form a union to sue Facebook and their outsourcing company, Sama – winning world-first judgements. We're urging competition regulators worldwide to stop Google’s theft of independent news. We’ve filed the UK’s first legal challenge to a data centre permission decision over the government’s failure to properly assess their environmental impact. We’ve forced disclosure of secret contracts between tech giants and the NHS, stopped a racist Home Office visa streaming algorithm, helped make grading fair for UK A level students, forced the government to pause the NHS Data Grab and challenged the Department of Work and Pension’s use of an algorithm unfairly flagging disabled people for benefit fraud investigations.
We are a small but growing team of lawyers, communications experts, and campaigners. Our work is global, and we work in partnership with lawyers, civil society, unions, and people impacted by Big Tech.
The role
As Head of Operations, you will lead all operational functions of Foxglove. You will ensure that our finance, HR, legal compliance, fundraising, systems and internal processes enable the organisation to carry out its mission effectively. You’ll work across Foxglove and closely with leadership, as well as with external partners to build a resilient and well-governed organisation, able to manage growth and complexity while staying mission driven. This role manages one member of staff and multiple consultants.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Financial Management & Accounting
1.Oversee financial operations: budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, expenditure controls, financial reporting, payroll.
2.Ensure compliance with accounting standards, audit requirements and donor / funder financial reporting obligations.
3.Manage relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks, and financial service providers.
4.Ensure appropriate and best practice financial policies and controls are in place.
5.Ensure financial risk is identified and managed appropriately.
Fundraising & Development
1.Contribute to the organisation’s fundraising strategy in collaboration with the Co-Executive Directors and Head of Strategy.
2.Ensure systems are in place to track and manage grants, philanthropic donations, and other income streams.
3.Support the preparation of funding proposals and reports and ensure accurate and timely reporting to funders.
4.Support relationship management with key donors, foundations and partners.
Operational Systems & Processes
1.Develop and maintain efficient operational processes and systems (e.g. finance, HR, IT, data protection, office management).
2.Ensure proper policies and procedures are in place for procurement, vendor management, travel & expenses, and record-keeping.
3.Oversee the infrastructure that supports remote / hybrid working, ensuring tools and systems support collaboration, security, and productivity.
Compliance, Risk & Governance
1.Lead on organisational compliance: legal, regulatory, health & safety, data protection / GDPR, employment law.
2.Ensure the organisation’s policies and procedures are best practice, legally compliant and up to date.
3.Establish and monitor risk management frameworks and our risk register.
4.Support governance structures (internal reporting, director meetings etc.), ensuring decisions are well informed and documented.
Human Resources & People Operations
1.Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and staff development.
2.Ensure policies on equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing are embedded in how we work.
3.Foster a positive culture in line with Foxglove’s values.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
1.Lead the operations team, ensuring clarity of roles, responsibilities, performance and support.
2.Work closely with the rest of organisation including the legal teams and advocacy to ensure operations enables, not hinders, impact.
3.Contribute to organisational strategy, helping translate strategic ambitions into operational plans.
Person specification
Below are the essential and desirable criteria for a successful candidate.
Essential
·Qualified accountant (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), with proven experience in financial oversight and reporting
·Minimum of 5-7 years of senior operations / finance / business operations experience, including line management
·Strong experience of budgeting, forecasting, audit & financial compliance
·Excellent strategic thinking and planning skills, able to bridge between high-level strategy and operational detail
·Strong risk-management and governance experience; familiarity with compliance, data protection / GDPR, employment law etc.
·Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities; excellent time-management skills
·Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present complex operational, financial or legal information clearly
·Strong collaboration skills; ability to work across teams; good leadership and people management skills
Desirable
·Experience of operating in non-profit / mission-driven / legal organisations
·Legal or compliance experience
·Experience of international operations, dealing with cross-border legal / regulatory issues
·Experience of change management and scaling teams or systems
·Understanding of, or interest in, legal, tech justice issues
·Experience of hybrid / remote team leadership
·Experience with fundraising finances, grants management, donor reports
Please note we know this role is wide in scope, if you meet some but not all the criteria and are interested in applying please reach out – we are keen to hear from you.
Length and salary
This is a permanent full-time role with six-month probation period.
How to apply
Please make your application via Applied here, answering the application questions and uploading your CV. We will not review applications sent via a job board or to our email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with first round interviews likely to take place in mid to late-November for selected candidates.
Foxglove does not use AI in its recruitment processes, except to detect applications for AI use. As a tech-justice organisation, we ask the same of our candidates.
Foxglove is growing and we are striving to build a team that is inclusive. We will create a diverse and adaptable environment where we support people to do their best work. We believe an effective and creative team is made up of people from different walks of life. You can read more about how we work and what we offer our staff here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to complete this process, or have any questions, please get in touch with us.
If you would like to know more about how we process your data as part of the recruitment process you can read our recruitment data use policy here.
Foxglove is an independent non-profit organisation that fights to make tech fair.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
Neuroendocrine Cancer UK is entering an exciting phase of growth and development. To make the greatest difference, we need to grow in a way that is structured and sustainable, and that’s where you come in.
We’re looking for our first Director of Operations: a strategic, hands-on leader who can turn vision into action and passion into plans. Working closely with our new CEO, you’ll ensure that our people, systems, and processes all work together to deliver effectively for the communities we serve.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the organisation’s future. You’ll combine strategic oversight with operational delivery across key areas including HR, finance, compliance, governance, IT, and organisational processes. As a senior leadership team member, you’ll strengthen internal systems, support staff and make sure day-to-day operations align fully with our mission, values, and strategic goals.
Ultimately, you will help build the strong foundations and infrastructure that enable Neuroendocrine Cancer UK to grow sustainably, deliver high-quality services, and deepen its impact for the communities we support.
About the Charity
We are Neuroendocrine Cancer UK. We exist to address the unmet needs voiced by the neuroendocrine cancer community, supporting patients and their loved ones with the physical and psychological burden of neuroendocrine cancers. Through awareness, research, better funding and support, we can give our community the attention it deserves
Our vision is for a world in which people know how to recognise, diagnose, treat, care for, and cure patients with neuroendocrine cancer.
We are a Charity driven by strong values of equity, excellence, collaboration, honesty, transparency and integrity.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Oversight and Delivery
- Lead and manage a small in-house operations team (2 staff members) and oversee the work of external consultants as required to deliver operational plans aligned with strategic goals.
- Drive the successful delivery of existing services, overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and to a high standard while supporting the implementation of new initiatives and improvements.
- Ensure systems and processes are fit for purpose and support delivery of strategic goals.
- Management and maintenance of the Salesforce system.
- Maintain oversight of service development, ensuring it reflects user feedback and sector innovation (with Directors/Managers).
- Lead audits and evaluations to ensure service effectiveness and continuous improvement.
2. Governance and Compliance (working with CEO)
- Maintain compliance with all relevant legislation, including safeguarding, data protection, and health & safety.
- Develop and oversee policies and procedures that uphold good governance, safeguarding, GDPR, digital governance, and ethical standards.
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) and Data Protection Officer (DPO).
- Provide assurance to the CEO and Board on compliance and operational risk.
3. Financial Stewardship and Operational Management
- Support the CEO in ensuring financial sustainability.
- Oversee day-to-day budgeting, financial reporting, and grant management.
- Ensure timely processing of payments, payroll, and contracts.
- Support income generation through sound financial planning and operational oversight.
- Review all processes, procedures & delegations and suggest updates as necessary.
4. People and Organisational Development
- Support the CEO to recruit and induct staff.
- Work with CEO to oversee HR matters including performance management (with HR support).
- Prioritise staff wellbeing, engagement, and professional development.
- Support the CEO in succession planning and building organisational resilience.
5. Service Quality and Improvement
- Work with relevant management team to ensure high-quality service delivery aligned with user needs and feedback.
- Monitor performance and report on impact to CEO and trustees.
- Drive operational improvements and support the development of new initiatives.
6. Insight, Data, and Continuous Improvement
- Collect, analyse, and report operational data to support decision-making.
- Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and audits to ensure accountability and learning.
- Support research and innovation projects by ensuring operational systems are robust and effective.
- Work with the board & CEO to review all processes, procedures & suggest updates as necessary.
Person Specification
About you
You’re an experienced operational leader who thrives on making things work — strategically, efficiently, and with people at the heart of it all. You know how to turn plans into action and are equally comfortable shaping systems, managing budgets, or guiding a team through change.
You bring strong leadership experience, a deep understanding of good people management practices, and sound knowledge of compliance, safeguarding, and data protection. You’re confident managing financial systems and overseeing budgets, and you know how to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
You’re at your best in collaborative, purposeful environments — someone who communicates clearly, builds trust, and helps others do their best work. You’re also pragmatic and calm under pressure, able to bring clarity and stability as the organisation grows and evolves.
Above all, you’re motivated by purpose. You share our commitment to the mission and values of Neuroendocrine Cancer UK, and you want to use your operational skills to help an organisation with real impact go even further.
Essential
- Proven experience in operational leadership and management
- Strong knowledge of people management practices, compliance, safeguarding, and data protection.
- Experience of managing budgets and overseeing financial systems.
- Strong line management and team development, with the ability to lead staff and volunteers.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
- The ability to lead through change and embed new ways of working effectively.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the charity.
Desirable:
- Experience in a small charity or nonprofit organisation.
- Experience of charity governance
- A relevant qualification in safeguarding, HR, or data protection
- Experience managing Salesforce or similar CRM systems
Why Work With Us?
- Be part of a small, passionate, and values-driven team making a tangible difference.
- Shape the future of the organisation at a pivotal stage of growth.
- Take on a broad and varied leadership role with the chance to influence across all areas.
- Receive support for professional development, training, and personal growth.
- Enjoy a remote and flexible working environment.
To support and inform patients and families from diagnosis, enabling access to the best care and treatment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Purpose:
We are looking for an organised and proactive professional who is comfortable working across finance and operations, including HR and compliance. You will combine attention to detail with a collaborative approach to support smooth and efficient operations.
You will play a key role in day-to-day activities related to finance, HR, IT, compliance, office and other operational activities, supporting the CFOO to ensure company policies and processes are adhered to efficiently and effectively.
About Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC)
SASC is an ambitious social investment fund manager providing flexible finance to inspiring social sector organisations that support communities and improve people’s lives. Our investment approach puts social impact at the heart of everything we do: we are committed to developing creative solutions that will enable organisations to grow and continue delivering scalable and sustainable solutions to social issues. Established in 2014, we have committed more than £170m of capital as loans to non-profit organisations across the UK. We work with organisations that are tackling entrenched social issues such as poverty, homelessness, social isolation and unemployment.
Key Responsibilities:
General
- Act as the main liaison for a number of SASC’s outsourced supplier relationships – finance, compliance, company benefits, tax, company secretarial and HR, IT support.
- Manage the day-to-day use of financial and HR systems and apps, such as those to process staff expenses, and ensure that they are used as intended.
- Ensure adherence to the company procedures and controls, and suggest improvement where appropriate.
Finance
- Review monthly payroll / pensions data elements.
- Review and authorise third-party expenditure.
- Coordinate company secretarial activities, including company filings.
- Coordinate and review statutory accounts production for SASC’s various micro-entities.
- Coordinate the annual audits for both SASC, its affiliate charity (SASC Trust) and its various funds.
- Coordinate annual insurance renewal processes.
- Coordinate investor drawdowns and distributions for SASC’s funds.
- Assist with annual budget / business plan as required.
HR
- Maintain HR system records, such as training records and certificates.
- Assist with staff benefits administration.
- Assist with policies and procedures updates.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes.
Compliance
- Review compliance data and collate information for quarterly FCA regulatory filings.
- Coordinate the provision of information as part of periodic compliance monitoring.
IT/Office Management
- Responsible for maintaining the IT equipment register (incl. laptops and mobiles) and ensuring the smooth onboarding of joiners and offboarding of leavers in relation to IT matters.
- Oversee general office duties for the London office (e.g. office supplies).
- Provide ad-hoc assistance to the CFOO as required.
Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience in a role at a similar level.
- Strong Excel and IT skills.
- Willing to work flexibly and fluidly, can take instructions and can also work independently.
- Analytical in approach, able to quickly gain an understanding of complex work and confident in seeking clarification when needed
- Excellent time management and ability to work on multiple projects effectively.
- Organised, attention to detail and able to work to high standards.
- Proactive, hardworking and a team player.
- Strong interpersonal skills, communicating professionally and confidently with outsourced suppliers and team members.
- Ability to work in a team environment, remaining flexible and willing to accept new challenges in a changing environment.
Desirable but not essential
- Part-qualified accountant.
- Exposure to accounting systems (e.g. Xero) would be beneficial to support reviews, although full bookkeeping responsibilities sit with external providers.
- Understanding of how funds and their structures operate.
Location: Hybrid, London 2 days/week minimum in the office
Reporting To: CFOO
Contract: Perm 3 days/week 0.6FTE
Salary: £30,000-£40,000
Date Closes: Thursday 30th October
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the person specification and why you think you would be the right person to join our team – see below.
As an innovative social investment fund manager with an open and transparent work culture, SASC believe we are stronger and most effective with a diverse team. People from all underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
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We are looking for a Legacy and Administration Manager to join our Finance and Operations team on a part-time basis (2 days per week). This role will report to the Director of Finance and Operations.
Job Purpose
Legacies are one of the most vital sources of income for Operation Smile UK, helping us continue our work supporting patients with cleft around the world. We’re now looking for a Legacy Administration Manager to join our dedicated team and ensure that every gift left to the charity is managed with care, professionalism, and in line with the wishes of our supporters.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of residuary, specific, and reversionary legacy cases from initiation to completion, optimising income while upholding all legal, ethical, and organisational standards.
- Communicate with empathy and professionalism with executors, solicitors, and beneficiaries’ families, including handling enquiries and confirming receipt of legacy notifications.
- Review estate documentation and valuations, determine the charity’s entitlement, and verify that all due funds are correctly received.
- Ensure that all relevant charity tax reliefs are properly applied for, including Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax appropriations, and Income Tax (form R185).
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all legacy income and correspondence within OSUK’s CRM system and Finance Tracker.
- Track the status of ongoing cases, pursue outstanding actions, and take prompt steps to address issues or disputes as they arise.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams—such as Finance, Supporter Care, and Partnerships—to promote strong stewardship and compliance.
- Refer or escalate complex or high-impact matters to the Director of Finance and Senior Finance Manager when necessary.
- Contribute to team meetings, process improvements, and the development of best practice.
Person Specification
· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships and communicate clearly and sensitively, both in writing and verbally.
· Proven experience in legacy administration within the charity sector or in probate and estate law.
· Highly organised, with the capability to prioritise and manage a diverse caseload effectively.
· Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions, documentation, and data entry.
· Skilled in interpreting wills, estate accounts, and related legal documents.
· Competent in reviewing estate accounts to verify the correct application of Inheritance Tax (IHT) and Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and to ensure estates are properly finalised.
· Proficient user of Microsoft Office and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.
· Review estate accounts, including the allocation of Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Inheritance Tax (IHT), to confirm estates are correctly administered.
· Certificate in Charity Legacy Administration (ILM) or legal/paralegal qualification.
Recruitment
We are actively interviewing for this role on a rolling basis as suitable applicants apply. If you're interested in this role, it is advisable to apply as soon as possible.
Disability Confident Committed Employer
We're a Disability Confident Committed employer, so we guarantee an interview to any disabled applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the job.
At Operation Smile UK, we value individuals based on their performance and potential. We're dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports everyone's needs. We're happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and employment process, and we particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.
If you need this document in a different format, require any adjustments, or need help with your application, please contact us (further details contained within the job description).
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Operation Smile UK knows fundraising could better reflect the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people the charity sector supports. If you don’t meet every requirement but believe your transferable skills align with the role, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation.
We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, offering equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of, age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We celebrate diversity and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Operation Smile UK. We are committed to supporting all applicants and ensuring a fair hiring process. All appointments will be made solely on merit, and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Please outline your experience working with legacies and specify your certification within your cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
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Location: Remote UK
Closing Date: November 13th, 2025 (12PM GMT)
Work summary
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Full time - 5 days per week
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The candidate must understand and have familiarity with US 501(c)3 finances and reporting requirements.
About The Role
Climate Catalyst is dedicated to galvanising the collective power of business, investors and civil society to influence and accelerate policy change in Asia and Europe. Our vision is a just, prosperous world in which global warming is limited to 1.5C. We are looking for a Finance & Operations Manager, to join our People + Operations team. This role is a full time position and reports to the Director of People + Operations.
This is a mission critical role that helps us build seamless, smart, and compliant operations for our organisation. The overall remit of this role is to:
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Support on key aspects of financial management across budget development and forecasting, monthly reporting, and managing our external finance partners.
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Managing domestic and international payroll via our employment partners, and managing vendors and contracting.
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Support on general operations across systems and software administration, and compliance practices.
Financial Management + Forecasting
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Support work on annual and multi-year budget forecasts, based on programming needs and organizational trajectory
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Develop and maintain budget forecasting tools for departments to manage their annual budgets, to help inform strategic decision-making
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Manage organization’s cash flow to ensure financial stability across restricted and unrestricted funding
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Allocate staff, program, and operational costs to appropriate grants and work with finance partners to create budget systems to assign and track that spend
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Oversee work of our external bookkeeping and accounting partner–Jitasa–and serve as their main point person
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Develop cost types and appropriate coding for all expenses, and manage correct use of them
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Ensure all expense policies and internal controls are in line with best practices, up to date, clear and accessible to staff, and consistently referenced
Payroll + Vendor Payment
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Oversee and execute payroll cycles for all employees and contractors, through our domestic and international PEO, and vendor management platform
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Oversee relevant local and state taxes and reporting, in line with US PEO requirements
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Responsible for payroll administration such as new hire documentation and processing standard payroll on a monthly basis and any payroll changes
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Manage contracting process, liaising with outside legal counsel when required
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Get vendors, contractors and new contracts set up in our contract management system
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Run due diligence processes in accordance with our due diligence policy
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Ensure and execute reimbursements for all employees in line with expense policies
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Prepare and issue any relevant tax documents for vendors and contractors
Funder Engagement + Reporting
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Work with the fundraising team to develop programme budgets for proposals
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Manage financial reporting requirements during and at the end of each grant cycle
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Review draft donor agreements prior to legal, and set up grants in Climate Catalyst systems to allocate staff time and expenses accordingly
Annual Reporting + Compliance
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Support the Board Treasurer, CEO, and Jitasa in coordination of annual reporting to relevant authorities
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Support annual audit preparation by serving as the internal coordinator for all requirements and documents as requested by auditors
Business Operations + Additional Support
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Manage all software and team systems, including access, permissions, and renewals
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Ensure all systems and data are managed in compliance with GDPR and other data protection legislation
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Ensure team data protection policies are up to date, relevant and adhered to
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Serve as the main point of contact to Climate Catalyst’s insurance broker and manage insurance policies – ensuring all policies are clearly accessible and paid in a timely fashion.
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Fill out and maintain all relevant lobbying documentation for the US, Europe, and any other relevant jurisdictions
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Ensure that all policies, trademarking, and terms of service are up to date on our website
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Support in material development for Board budget presentations
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Manage existing technology and equipment inventory and procure new equipment for all new hires and support in onboarding and offboarding as required
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Identify and implement systems and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency
What You Would Bring
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Strong budgeting, expense management, forecasting and financial planning & reporting skills
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Experience in vendor and contract management as well as efficiency improvements
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An understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements including but not limited to tax regulations and contract and legal risk management
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Proficiency in managing financial and operational software
How You Work
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Ability to manage work streams independently
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Cross-functional collaboration across various departments
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Clear and precise communication
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Ability to navigate organizational change
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Eager to collaborate and solve challenges
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Team player and true champion of your colleagues
Applications
To apply, please upload a brief cover letter outlining interest in the role and your CV to this application page. The deadline for applications is November 13th, 2025. We are keen to fill this position soon and will start reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may begin interviewing before the application deadline. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We value authenticity! Please prepare your application and interview responses yourself, without using AI tools.
Compensation + Benefits
The starting salary for this role is £53,900.
Benefits include: health insurance, stipends for wellness and phone/Wi-Fi, professional development fund, co-working space coverage, generous pension contribution and more. For more information about working with us at Climate Catalyst, visit our website.
Diversity at Climate Catalyst
Climate Catalyst aims to design inclusive strategies to meet our objectives. We recognise that the only way to deliver on that is to build a diverse team made up of people with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage people from historically marginalised and currently under-represented groups in the climate movement, to apply to work with us.
Equal Employment Opportunities
Climate Catalyst is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment opportunity laws prohibiting discrimination against all qualified applicants and employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
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About Migrateful
Migrateful is an award-winning social enterprise and registered charity founded in 2017. Our mission is to support refugees and migrants facing barriers to employment and integration in the UK by offering training, paid work, and a supportive community.
Our chefs come from diverse backgrounds, often shaped by displacement, modern slavery, or gender-based violence. Through our programme, they train to lead cookery classes for the public and corporate groups, helping them build confidence, improve English skills, and gain meaningful work experience.
Since 2017, we’ve supported over 110 chefs to deliver 5,000+ classes to 55,000 participants—creating more than 30,000 hours of purposeful employment and community connection.
About the Role
The Operations Support Officer plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of Migrateful’s cookery classes and the overall effectiveness of our operations.
You’ll play the important role of supporting Facilitators by creating practical guides, coordinating training and skills-sharing sessions, gathering feedback, and maintaining up-to-date documentation such as health and safety records.
Alongside this, you’ll help manage other key areas of Operations like responding to customer and volunteer queries, coordinating volunteers for public and corporate classes, and supporting process improvements around our use of Salesforce.
A key deliverable of this role is overseeing our invoicing process. You’ll be responsible for bi-weekly checks to ensure timely and accurate payments to our cookery class hosts (Facilitators) and teachers (Chefs). You’ll also support improvements that help us better track the real cost of our classes.
Person specification
This role would suit a proactive, organised, collaborative individual who enjoys variety in their work. You’ll need to be confident using systems, have a keen eye for detail, and take satisfaction in improving processes.
Essential
- Experience working in an operations, administrative or coordination role
- Good attention to detail particularly in handling data, documents and financial information
- Confident engaging with a wide range of people from staff, freelancers and customers
- Ability to work independently and proactively, using initiative to troubleshoot and resolve issues
- Confident user of IT systems, particularly Google Workspace and CRM software (e.g., Salesforce)
- Willingness to undertake reasonable responsibilities beyond the scope of the job description
Desirable
- Experience creating, updating, and maintaining user guides and training materials
- Willingness to provide occasional out-of-hours support
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene procedures, or possession of a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2 Food Hygiene)
Key Responsibilities
Invoicing
- Perform bi-weekly invoice checks and capture these on Salesforce
- Support the continuous improvement of invoicing systems
Support Cookery Class Hosts (Facilitators)
- Coordinate the periodic recruitment and onboarding of new Facilitators
- Update and improve Facilitator user guides and training materials
- Maintain regular communication with Facilitators, including announcements and process updates
- Carry out in-class observations and provide constructive feedback to Facilitators
- Provide out-of-hours remote support for Facilitator
- Share and implement improvements based on Facilitator feedback and survey results
Volunteer Coordination
- Respond to volunteer queries and troubleshoot the Volunteer Portal
- Ensure adequate volunteer coverage for all cookery classes
- Create supporting material to enhance the experience of volunteers in classes
General Operations Administration
- Maintain up-to-date operational records (e.g. DBS checks, risk assessments, food hygiene certificates)
- Complete ad hoc administrative tasks (e.g. equipment inventories, printing and laminating recipes)
- Support the implementation of operational policies across venues and staff
Cover and Additional Support
- Provide occasional out of-hours support to facilitators
- Willing to support the Operations team during periods of annual leave to ensure continuity of work
Systems and Process Improvement
- Contribute to the improvement of internal systems and processes, including support for Salesforce streamlining
- Office based admin e.g. purchasing office supplies, tracking equipment
- Support onboarding and off boarding of staff members
This is a hybrid role that requires you to work from our HQ office in Farringdon, London four days a week. Please note that you may be required to attend classes or other events outside your usual working hours. In these instances, you will be given advance notice and can claim time off in lieu (TOIL) during the week.
Please complete both of the following steps:
1. Submit your CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and include examples of how your experience aligns with the overall responsibilities.
2. Send a 3 to 5 minute video via WhatsApp to 073 41 96 12 90 telling us why you would be a good fit for the role.
We will be interviewing candidates on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications may close early if the role is filled.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Finance and Operations
The Akshaya Patra Foundation UK
Salary: £60,000-£70,000 per annum
Remote (UK-based) with expensed travel to London
Full-time, permanent
Akshaya Patra is one of the world’s largest school meals charities – nourishing 2.35 million children in India every day and now expanding our impact across the UK.
Our UK after-school programme, Empower Hour, provides hot, nutritious meals and targeted tuition to children growing up in poverty – extending the school day by 60 minutes to give them the fuel, support and enrichment they need to thrive.
What began in one school in 2024 is already serving ten, and – alongside driving continued expansion in India – we are now ready to scale our delivery to reach thousands more children across the UK’s most disadvantaged communities.
To help lead this exciting phase of growth, we are seeking a Director of Finance and Operations – a senior leader who combines strong financial stewardship with operational leadership and is motivated by purpose as much as performance.
You will sit on the Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the CEO, and oversee two core portfolios:
- Programmes – overseeing Watford kitchen operations, Empower Hour delivery and holiday hunger initiatives.
- Finance and Resources – leading financial planning and reporting, systems, compliance, HR development and organisational infrastructure.
This role will suit someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and practical implementation – someone who finds energy in building strong foundations and helping a values-led organisation grow well.
You may have built your career in charity, education, food provision, public services, the private sector or elsewhere – but you will bring:
- Senior-level experience across finance, operations or programme delivery.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of charity governance and compliance.
- A collaborative leadership style – supporting, challenging and uplifting those you lead.
- Deep alignment with our mission to fight child hunger and educational inequality.
What we offer:
- Flexible and remote working.
- 34 days’ leave (25 days annual leave + Diwali + English bank holidays).
- Employer pension contribution.
- Investment in professional and vocational development.
- A meaningful leadership role in a growing global movement – empowering children in both the UK and India.
How to apply:
- Download the full job description and application details here or on our website.
- Please send your CV and a cover letter to the email address in the applicant pack outlining both your suitability for the role and what attracts you to Akshaya Patra and our mission.
- Closing date: Monday 3 November 2025.
If you believe no child should be held back by hunger – and you have the leadership skills and desire to help grow an organisation that makes that possible – we would love to hear from you.
Akshaya Patra is one of the world’s largest school meals charities – nourishing 2.35 million children in India and now expanding our impact in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We have developed strong systems and processes over the past five years and are now focused on enhancing their efficiency and effectiveness to support the continued growth of Innovation Unit. We are seeking a capable and proactive Operations Assistant to help deliver this ambition. This is a varied and fast-paced role that sits at the heart of our organisation, supporting the smooth running of our core business functions, including HR, IT, systems, finance, recruitment, team events, and workspace coordination. Reporting to the Head of Finance and Operations, and working closely with the HR Manager, you will engage with colleagues across the organisation to ensure our operations are well organised, responsive, and people-centred.
You will be responsible for a broad range of activities, including managing shared systems and records, supporting recruitment and onboarding, coordinating team events and workspace logistics, and providing day-to-day support with IT and organisational platforms. You will also contribute to finance administration, business development processes, and support initiatives that strengthen team culture and employee experience.
This role requires proven experience in administration, operations, or HR support, ideally gained within a consultancy, charity, or purpose-driven organisation. You will be confident using systems such as Google Workspace, Zoom, Slack, and demonstrate the ability to learn and use new platforms effectively. You will be expected to manage tasks independently, apply sound judgement, and deliver work to a high professional standard.
You will need to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, associates, and suppliers, and work effectively across a range of internal functions. This will require excellent communication skills, strong organisational ability, and the flexibility to adapt when circumstances change. A high level of discretion and care will be essential, particularly when handling sensitive information or supporting compliance processes.
Innovation Unit is a mission-driven organisation committed to tackling persistent inequalities and transforming the systems that shape people’s lives. You will be joining a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team that values learning, inclusion, and a shared commitment to meaningful impact. From your first day, you will be expected to contribute actively to the success of the team and to the continuous improvement of our operations and employee experience.
If you are looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and purpose, and the opportunity to build and apply your operations expertise in a values-led organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Timeline:
First round interviews will take place between 3rd and 7th November over video call. Final screening interviews with the Managing Director and completion of an aptitude test will be in the week commencing 10th November online.
All candidates will receive an email confirming that their application has been received. After this, we will only contact the applicants that have been selected for interview. Feedback on your application will be given through the Be Applied system.
Due to the nature of our work with children and vulnerable adults, Innovation Unit operates a Safer Recruitment policy. All offers of employment will be made on the condition of a DBS check being carried out and we will ask for two references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Finance & Operations
Global not-for-profit consultancy
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: circa £70,000
Location: London (every Wednesday, and ideally at least one other day per week)
A global not-for-profit consultancy is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations to lead its internal infrastructure and enable high-performing delivery across the UK, US and sub-Saharan Africa. The organisation works with mission-driven initiatives, from grassroots innovations to international movements, helping them scale their impact sustainably through practical tools, strategies and support.
This is a senior leadership role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring the organisation runs efficiently, sustainably and in alignment with its mission.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and sitting on the Senior Management Team, the Director will oversee finance, HR, governance and operational systems. They will lead a transformation of financial processes and controls, champion inclusive people practices and future-proof the organisation’s infrastructure to support growth. The role also includes oversight of compliance, risk and the integration of digital tools to enhance resilience and insight.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Proven experience leading finance functions in international or multi-site organisations
- Strong operational expertise with a track record of improving systems and processes
- Commercial acumen and the ability to advise on pricing, margin and resource utilisation
- Experience in organisational change and future-proofing infrastructure
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to challenge constructively and build trust
- A commitment to the organisation’s mission and to building a high-performing, inclusive workplace
This is a unique opportunity to shape the operational backbone of a globally respected organisation at a time of growth and innovation.
How to Apply
Please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement addressing the role requirements via the recruitment partner’s website.





