Operations jobs in burnt oak, greater london
We are currently looking for two (new) part-time Finance Manager roles, splitting the previous finance manager role and following the implementation of new accounting software – with one role focussing on general finance processes and systems, and one role focussing on relationships with budget holders, reporting and forecasting.
The Sutton Trust is seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the team and provide crucial support on a range of key finance functions. This is an exciting time to join the team as we are looking to further improve process efficiencies and assess the use of technology within the team.
These are varied and hands-on roles that requires a strong understanding of charity accounting (particularly funds), excellent problem-solving skills and initiative. You can expect a steep learning curve and fast-paced work in a passionate and supportive environment.
Senior Finance Manager
The Senior Finance Manager will join a small and dynamic team that covers Finance, Human Resources, IT and Business Operations. The Finance & Operations team play a critical role by running the day-to-day operations and providing the infrastructure that enables the continued delivery of the Trust’s mission and objectives.
Main duties
- Overseeing the Finance Officer’s work including sales ledger, purchase ledger and general processes and ensuring transactions are posted accurately and timely as well as supporting reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
Other duties as necessary from time to time - Overseeing month-end and year-end processes, including reconciliations and preparing trial balances and journal postings.
- Preparing year-end schedules and statutory accounts, working closely with the Director of Finance & Operations and external auditors. Liaising with external auditors and managing the audit process.
- Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance (e.g. Companies House, Charity Commission)
- Managing the finance system, including data integrity, user access and system upgrades. Supporting finance-related integrations with other systems, and ongoing system improvements/ automation.
- Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations to ensure there is an effective system of financial controls, e.g. feeding into policies, procedures and team-wide training, as required
- Line managing, motivating and proactively supporting the Finance Officer in their professional development
- Proactively updating your own knowledge in relation to the role, identifying and undertaking appropriate training
- Keeping up to date with legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the role and the Trust’s work
Interviews
Applications should reach us by 10am, Monday 18th August, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Thursday, 28th August, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Wednesday, 3rd and Thursday, 4th September.
Finance Manager
The Finance Manager will join a small and dynamic team that covers Finance, Human Resources, IT and Business Operations. The Finance & Operations team play a critical role by running the day-to-day operations and providing the infrastructure that enables the continued delivery of the Trust’s mission and objectives.
Main duties
- Building and maintaining relationships with budget holders and members of senior leadership to help them understand budgets and financial statements and support them with their day-to-day budget management and finance needs (incl. on the new finance system, XLedger)
- Preparing quarterly management accounts, and other financial modelling as required
- Cash management and cashflow forecasting; monitoring and reporting on the Trust’s investment portfolios
- Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations with annual budget setting and leading on quarterly reforecasting cycles
- Supporting the Development Team with funding applications, and grant / funder reporting
- Ensuring compliance with funder restrictions and requirements
- With support from the Finance Officer, managing the payroll and benefits administration (note, payroll is outsourced)
- Supporting the Director of Finance & Operations to ensure there is an effective system of financial controls, e.g. feeding into policies, procedures and team-wide training, as required
- Proactively updating your own knowledge in relation to the role, identifying and undertaking appropriate training
- Keeping up to date with legislation, policies and procedures relevant to the role and the Trust’s work
- Other duties as necessary from time to time
Interviews
Applications should reach us by Midnight, Monday 25th August, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Tuesday, 2nd September, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Tuesday, 9th September.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Location: Hybrid – 2 days/week in King’s Cross, London (Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
Contract Type: 3-month Temporary Contract (with potential to extend)
Salary: £20.00 – £21.92 equivalent to £36,500–£40,000 per annum
Start Date: Immediate
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and highly organised Supporter Experience & Operations Lead to join their team on a temporary basis. This is a key role focused on delivering operational excellence across supporter and membership services, ensuring a seamless experience for members, donors, and prospects.
You’ll lead on the management of supporter operations budgets, financial forecasting for 2026, and compliance, while also overseeing a small team and third-party service providers. This is a hands-on, data-driven role ideal for someone with strong CRM, financial, and customer service experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead continuous improvement across supporter operations and customer service delivery
- Manage budgets, reforecasting, and financial reconciliation in collaboration with the finance team
- Oversee escalated member complaints and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
- Line manage the Supporter Experience Coordinator and support a team of two
- Maintain and improve CRM data quality (Salesforce transition in progress)
- Manage third-party suppliers for fulfilment, contact centre, and payment processing
- Contribute to the development of marketing technology and digital tools
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in membership or supporter operations, ideally within the charity or cultural sector
- Strong financial management and data analysis skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience managing CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
- Confident in managing suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Line management experience and a collaborative, proactive approach
CV’s will be sent on a rolling basis.
Are you passionate about tackling food poverty and reducing food waste? Are you interested in joining a team of volunteers making a tangible and positive difference to their local community?
Laurence’s Larder is a small, dynamic and beloved local charity that feeds over 300 people a week. Working with a vibrant team of over 90 volunteers Laurence’s Larder provides a weekly food parcel service, two-course sit down meal, clothes bank, art café and access to support and advice services.
Laurence’s Larder is non-referral and open to all, we bring people together, alleviating both social isolation and food poverty, while utilising surplus food. We are also endeavouring to help address some of the underlying needs that contribute to food poverty, and continue to add more support services to our offerings.
Our warm welcome and non-judgmental approach means that we can help our guests to begin to meet their daily needs with not only dignity but practical help.
We are looking for an individual who shares these values for the role of Operations Manager; to oversee the day-to-day running of our services, leading and supporting the volunteers to do this, ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety & food hygiene standards, support the Project Director to achieve agreed outcomes and goals.
We are currently looking at expanding our services by adding an additional service day a week on Tuesdays. This role provides the unique opportunity to be a part of the creation of this service.
If you are someone who loves being part of a team, is interested in food and sustainability, then this is the role for you. This is not a 9-to-5 desk job, this is a role for someone who enjoys being active, thinking on their feet and getting “stuck in”.
Our ideal candidate would have experience working with a team, but also self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision. Strong organisational and planning skills, as well as good people management and interpersonal skills are essential. Understanding or experience of the voluntary sector would be helpful, as would customer service experience.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an enthusiastic team committed to positively impacting the community around them, if you are similarly motivated to making a difference please apply now!
Please note:
We are seeking someone who can commence their employment with us in September.
This role is typically Monday – Thursday 9.00am – 5.00pm / 5.30pm
How to apply for the role:
Please send us your CV (or equivalent), a letter of application telling us how you meet the person specification above and why the role interests you. You also need to provide us, at the time of applying, the names and contact details (phone number, email address) of two referees, one of whom must be their most recent employer. We will not contact your current employer without letting you know in advance.
Applications should be sent by 5.00pm on August 25th
We are absolutely committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified persons and those with lived experience. We will make reasonable adjustments to the selection process for any qualified applicant who contacts us with a request.
If you want to understand more about us, or have questions about the role, or request reasonable adjustments, please send an email to our Info email account giving us your name and a contact phone number and we will respond as soon as possible.
Please upload your CV and a cover letter outlining why the role interests you and how you meet the person specification by Monday 25th August at 5.00pm.
You’ll also need to include the names and contact details of two referees (one must be your most recent employer). We will not contact your current employer without letting you know in advance.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from all backgrounds — especially those with lived experience. We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments to the process if needed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Our Team!
Crohn’s and Colitis UK are on the look out for a new HR Operations Manager!
Reporting to the Head of People, you will be responsible for the day to day running of a proactive and supportive HR service, with an integral role in shaping and implementing improvements in line with the service goals, ensuring the smooth running of our HR processes, policies and procedures.
About Us
We're the UK's leading charity for Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.A diagnosis of Crohn’s or Colitis is life-changing. Over 500,000 people in the UK are living with a lifelong disease many people have never heard of, and for which there is no known cure.
Crohn’s & Colitis UK funds research, provides award winning information and support and raises vital awareness by increasing the public’s understanding of the conditions, and what it means to live with debilitating symptoms. But we need to do more. We need to be a louder voice in the marketplace. Our ambitious plans for 2025, will help to make a real difference to every supporter’s journey with us. If this excites you - join us!
About You
We are looking for someone who is proactive and highly organised, with great communication skills that can build relationships with all key stakeholders, both internal and external. Ensuring that all staff are trained, supported and motivated to deliver a consistent, effective and high quality service to the organisation.
This role is suited to an experienced HR Manager who:
- Has strong knowledge of HR processes, policies and procedures as well as employment laws, regulations & best practices.
- Can create fair and consistent HR Policies and procedures, regularly conduct audits to identify areas of non-compliance and ensure accurate records are maintained.
- Can lead operational planning and budgeting.
- Has a forward thinking and inspirational vision for the role of HR in a charitable organisation.
- Has a vision for how working practices and culture can develop for the better.
- Has a proven commitment to the principles and practices of access in the workplace and have excellent knowledge of current issues in of EDI and can implement EDI principles and policies.
- Is able to successfully balance the needs of the individual (compassion) with the operational and ambitious needs of the organisation.
- Has experience of supporting and developing managers through change.
- Is CIPD qualified.
Please see our Recruitment Pack for details of our full Job Description and Person Specification.
Our Location
We are based in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, so we are easily accessible by road and rail. In this role, there is plenty of scope for working from home, you will be required to attend the Hatfield office once a week and monthly directorate meetings. In addition, the charity meets four times annually at its office in Hatfield (or a location in London) for its’ ‘All Staff Together’ days, at which attendance is mandatory.
Benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing one day per year up to 30 days
- Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing programme
- Interest free loan for season tickets
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking and secure bike locks
- Training and development financial support and/or study leave
- Performance review and development scheme
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Juliette Robinson, Head of People.
Please submit a CV and supporting statement via email, outlining why you’d like to apply, how you fulfil the person specification, and what you feel you will bring to the role, so you’ll need to refer to the Recruitment Pack.
Closing date: Monday 11 August 2025 at 9am
First round interviews will be taking place remotely on 21 and 22 August.
Second round interviews will take place in person at our Hatfield office on 28 August
We break taboos, drive pioneering research, bring people together & campaign to improve lives. We are leading the fight against Crohn's & Colitis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Director of Operations and Fundraising you will play a key role in driving forward the mission of Notre Dame Refugee Centre, dedicated to supporting those seeking sanctuary in the UK.
Lead a small yet impactful team to deliver a range of vital services including IAA immigration advice and ESOL lessons, with social activities. You will work closely with our trustees, staff and volunteers to ensure that we continue to deliver life-changing support to those who seek our help.
Immigration advice, practical support and warm welcome to refugees and asylum seekers since 1996.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Network Lead plays a central role in helping us achieve our vision to end the need for food banks in the UK. This is a varied, proactive and fast-paced role leading work to support our food banks to deliver a warm welcome, emergency food, and access to tailored support and advice for people experiencing poverty in communities across Northern Ireland, while we work together for long-term structural changes to tackle drivers of food bank need.
The role involves line management of Area Managers working directly with Food Banks, and the coordination of projects and partnerships to support food banks in our network to reduce the need for their services locally.
Role responsibilities
· Food Bank Support: Manage the delivery of support to food banks in Northern Ireland ensuring our community of food banks remain resilient and can provide a compassionate service to people in need of emergency food for as long as services are needed.
· Strategic Leadership: Coordinate the delivery of strategic programmes of work that are part of Trusell’s five-year strategy to end the need for food banks, including through developing and delivering Northern Ireland specific priorities.
· Projects and partnerships: Build partnerships with organisations to develop and build services and systems that help end the need for food banks in Northern Ireland, including with national government, elected representatives, churches, community organisations and research bodies.
· Team Leadership: Provide leadership, support, coaching, development, and line management to the area managers.
· Risk Management: Ensure consistent quality assurance of food banks across Northern Ireland, in line with the risk framework and support area managers to deal with complaints and manage food banks with high risks.
· Cross-organisational working: Act as a liaison between the area team, other teams within the Food Bank Resilience Programme, and other Programme colleagues, managing the flow of ideas and feedback to positive effect.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· Confidence in representing Trussell with a range of stakeholders, including community and church leaders, civil servants and elected representatives, to enable the effective roll-out of the organisational strategy in Northern Ireland.
· Knowledge and experience of community development or local service provision and a good understanding of local systems of support relied upon by people experiencing poverty.
· Experience of managing projects and partnerships, from inception to evaluation, to achieve strategic goals.
· Experience of team leadership including line management and supervision, including dealing with performance issues and using coaching skills.
· Competent and efficient use of IT, including the main Microsoft Office programmes and database management.
Behaviours and competencies:
· Demonstrates a commitment to Trussell values and our vision and mission
· Demonstrates empathy for people from disadvantaged, marginalised or socially- excluded backgrounds
· Role models inclusive behaviour, values and leadership
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly listening skills.
· Confident, resilient and self-motivated team player
· Well-organised and able to juggle competing priorities.
· The ability to build effective relationships in contexts where Christian faith plays a major part, and in which people of all faiths and none collaborate to make a difference together.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT FIELDS IN TRUST
Fields in Trust is the charity that protects the future of our parks, playgrounds, playing fields and green spaces. As a proud Royal Charter charity operating through the UK, we’ve protected thousands of spaces over the past century - ensuring that 9 million people have access to a place to play within a 10-minute walk of home.
We act as the long-term stewards of these protected spaces and, through our green space standards and advocacy, have influenced the creation of thousands more.
As we celebrate our Centenary in 2025, we’re proud of our legacy and excited to launch a new five-year strategy to shape the next chapter.
OUR VALUES
Partnership - We collaborate with others who share our vision.
Innovation - We are experts in green spaces and look for new solutions.
Equity - We believe in equal access for everyone.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual to coordinate our specialist advisory, support, and legal service for landowners wishing to protect green spaces or make changes to existing ones.
Working closely with our in-house Solicitor and Land Manager, you will become fully conversant in our policies and guidance to act as a key gatekeeper – managing workflows, anticipating issues, and ensuring excellent communication with local stakeholders.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on process ownership, enjoys streamlining operations, and takes pride in delivering a high quality, tailored service.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Application and service coordination.
- Manage and process new applications for green space protection.
- Provide administrative support to the in-house Solicitor.
- Manage and process change request applications from owners of protected spaces, ensuring timely and accurate handling of each case.
- Support landowners seeking changes to existing protected spaces
- Draft case reports and complete standard forms.
- Interpret and apply relevant policy documents to support casework.
2. Stakeholder engagement.
- Respond to queries professionally, prioritising and signposting as needed.
- Maintain strong relationships with local stakeholders and clearly communicate our terms of engagement.
- Provide tailored advice in line with our policies.
- Coordinate annual insurance renewals and playground inspections with a small group of landowners.
3. Systems and workflow management.
- Review and improve operational procedures to streamline workflows.
- Maintain accurate records to support legal and advisory functions.
- Produce quarterly reports and analysis.
- Act as CRM super-user, ensuring data accuracy and system performance.
Essential Skills and Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Ability to interpret policy documents and apply them confidently.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
- Problem-solving mindset with a pragmatic approach.
- Calm under pressure and adaptable to changing priorities
- Collaborative and personable
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Knowledge of land or estate management
- Experience working with or within local government
- Educated to degree level
Key Attributes
- Professional, articulate and proactive
- Willingness to learn and adapt
- Resourceful and solutions-focussed
- Confident in asking questions and following instructions
BENEFITS
- 25 days of annual leave pro rata
- Discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year.
- Two employee volunteering days per year.
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- Interest-free season ticket loan
APPLICATION DETAILS:
Please submit a covering letter with your CV detailing how you meet the person spec including your proven experience.
Expected first interviews: Week commencing 11 August 2025
Expected second interviews: Week commencing 18 August 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Finance
Brain Research UK are seeking a Head of Finance to oversee the finance function and participate in the development of this evolving charity.
About us
Brain Research UK (BRUK) funds world-class research to discover the causes, develop new treatments and improve the lives of all those who are affected by neurological conditions.
The brain is the most complex organ in our body. It weighs just 3lb, yet it controls our emotions, senses and actions. Every single one of them. It is how we process the world around us. So when it breaks down, we break down. It doesn’t have to be this way.
There are hundreds of neurological conditions. We fund the best research to discover the causes, develop new treatments and improve the lives of those affected. We inspire scientists and families to come together, side by side, stride by stride.
We are an agile organisation operating with a small staff base to deliver far reaching impact.
The role
Effective financial management is central to our strategy and operating model. The Finance Manager will be crucial in determining how we manage our finances, resources and operations whilst embedding a culture of financial efficiency and effective controls.
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Head of Finance will lead on financial matters and be expected to provide critical financial information, insightful analysis and timely reporting to facilitate the growth of the Charity.
The role is standalone but working within a closeknit team. It with therefore have a degree of autonomy but will be expected to contribute to the wider development of the Charity. This is a pivotal appointment within the Charity and will provide some broad exposure to the Board and Investment Committee.
We are therefore seeking a dynamic qualified accountant who has had wide exposure to financial reporting and processes, preferably within a fundraising Charity. Being a financial ‘all rounder’, there is a real opportunity to contribute to the way the Charity operates by instilling sound financial operations and providing meaningful financial reporting. The role provides an opportunity to lead the finance function and will suit a progressive accountant looking for this kind of responsibility.
We would therefore be looking for an individual that has demonstrable experience in operating financial functions and has the personality to fit within a charity that works collaboratively.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Are you a hands-on, collaborative finance professional who enjoys working with purpose and autonomy? Momentum Children’s Charity is looking for a part-time Finance Manager to join our warm, ambitious team and oversee our day-to-day finances as we continue to grow.
You’ll maintain accurate records, manage income and expenditure across multiple platforms, support our Director of Finance and Operations with budget monitoring, and help ensure our processes are robust and efficient. This role is ideal for someone with experience in charity or SME finance who wants to balance meaningful work with flexible working.
We offer:
- £38,000–42,000 FTE depending on experience (pro rata for 25 hrs per week)
- Flexible hours and hybrid working
- A values-led, inclusive team culture
- A chance to make a genuine impact in a small, growing charity
- Role overview
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Financial Management and Bookkeeping
- Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Online.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of all income and expenditure, including reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, petty cash, and restricted funds.
- Process sales invoices, accounts receivable, and income from multiple platforms (Stripe, GoCardless, PayPal, Fundraise Up, etc.).
- Manage accounts payable including invoice approval workflows, payment runs, and supplier records.
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Reporting and Analysis
- Produce and circulate weekly budget holder reports, resolving any variances or queries.
- Support the Director of Finance and Operations with quarterly management accounts, budget monitoring, and preparation for year-end processes and audits.
- Assist with reconciliation of the balance sheet and profit and loss accounts, including prepayments, accruals, and deferred income.
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Gift Aid and Compliance
- Submit Gift Aid claims to HMRC and ensure accurate record-keeping in line with charity policy.
- Maintain and update restricted income records and allocation files, ensuring compliance with donor restrictions.
- Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and relevant legislation.
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Team Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
- Act as the main finance contact across departments, supporting budget holders with financial queries.
- Provide finance induction and support to new starters.
- Support the Fundraising and Family Support teams on event finance (cash handling, floats, expense processing, reconciliation).
- Confidently communicate with internal and external stakeholders including budget holders, suppliers, and auditors.
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Systems, Processes and Improvements
- Champion effective financial controls, help embed a culture of strong financial management, and continuously improve finance systems and processes.
- Ensure secure and well-organised storage of financial records, in line with retention policies.
- Support and supervise the Finance Assistant, including line management, development, and training as needed.
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Other
- Provide ad hoc financial support to the Director of Finance and Operations.
- Be adaptable and open to change in line with the charity’s strategic growth and development plans.
We support families across SW London, Surrey and Sussex whose children are facing cancer or a life-challenging condition.
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!
Ivy Rock Partners are working with Parkinson's UK on their recruitment for a Head of Finance Operations as part of a planned restructure to facilitate the charity's continued growth and expansion.
Parkinson's UK are pushing for better, right here, right now. Every one of us has a crucial role to play as both drivers and enablers of change.
Parkinson’s UK is the UK’s leading charity for people with Parkinson’s. We're a growing organisation with 605 employees, 4000 volunteers and a projected income of £50m+. Our proud history dates back nearly 60 years, but now we’re on a mission to be fit for the future, ensuring we have the infrastructure, culture, and operating model to drive even more impact for people with Parkinson’s, both now and in the future.
The Operations team plays a key role in driving that mission. Over the coming years we’ll be modernising our systems and processes to ensure they’re fit for now, as well as in the future. Much of this work is already underway, and we’re now ready to start our exciting new chapter.
We’ve been working to get ourselves in the best shape to deliver that progress over the next few years, and we’re now looking for ambitious, driven, and purpose-led people to join our team of ‘relentless doers’.
About the role
We are looking for a Head of Financial Operations, who will provide leadership and development to the Financial Transactions Team and the Local Groups Finance Team during a period of transition to new systems and processes.
You will lead the annual audit process, acting as the primary contact for auditors and other external advisors. Additionally, you'll be responsible for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of financial and reporting processes throughout the charity by leveraging data and digital tools.
What you’ll do
- Lead on the Annual Accounts production and act as key contact to the Auditors and Governance Team.
- Continuously drive improvements and actively contribute to the Finance Transformation to finance processes and systems (will also lead on the implementation of a new finance system when budget is assigned)
- Act as lead, mentor and coach to the Financial Accounting Team and identify opportunities to improve processes.
- Manage financial risks and improve internal controls through compliance to relevant governance
What you’ll bring
- Proven experience of leading the Annual Accounts production and ability to distil and present it to a wide range of non-finance stakeholders
- A CCAB (or equivalent) qualified accountant with excellent technical financial accounting skills, including knowledge of relevant accounting principles, VAT and fund accounting
- Experience building rapport and constructive relationships with senior managers across the organisation to deliver continuous improvements
- A proven track record of coaching and mentoring individuals and delivering results through teams
How to Apply
Ivy Rock Partners are exclusively partnering with Parkinson’s UK on this vacancy. Please apply using the apply function or get in touch with Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for further details.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
Because the world needs creativity.
University of the Arts London (UAL) is looking to appoint an exceptional individual to be their new Head of Prospect Development and Operations. Ranked number two in the world for Art & Design by the QS World Rankings, UAL is the biggest provider of creative education in Europe and is proud to be an influential global leader, where creativity and innovation flourish. The University is made up of six colleges (Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion, Wimbledon College of Arts), and four institutes each making a unique contribution to creative endeavour. UAL strives to break boundaries and challenge norms, delivering cutting-edge research and ground-breaking creative education to the next generation of world-defining thinkers and doers.
The new Head of Prospect Development and Operations (PDO) will sit on the Development and Alumni Relations Management Team, using prospect research to systematically drive success in the University’s fundraising activity. The role supports all philanthropic and alumni engagement activity across the department. They will lead a team of two, directing prospect research for maximum strategic benefit and identifying novel ways of approaching potential prospects. The new Head of PDO will also lead the department’s database operations (CRM Raiser’s Edge NXT), turning vital data into useful information, including specialist financial reports. They will improve usage of the database, manipulating it and customising it to a high level. The post-holder will have the opportunity to make a transformative difference to UAL’s development infrastructure, in advance of the University’s upcoming fundraising campaign.
UAL is looking for an excellent team leader with a strong track record in prospect development and senior-level data management. They will be technically competent and ideally an experienced user of the RE NXT database. Strong candidates will bring their ideas and experience to bear to enhance systems and processes. They should ideally be familiar with Higher Education or creative environments, as well as be aligned with the social purpose of UAL. This is an outstanding opportunity to play a pivotal role in attracting the funding that will enable UAL to generate and inspire the creativity the world needs for a better future.
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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!
Can you make a difference to the lives of thousands of young people? Do you want to develop your career within a multi-award winning social enterprise?
WHAT WE DO
Our mission is to provide mental health support available to everyone, everywhere. Tellmi is a multi-award winning fully moderated, anonymous, mental health service predominantly for young people aged 11-25. The Tellmi app safely enables young people to talk about difficult things and encourages them to help themselves, by helping each other. Beneath an engaging anonymous peer to peer feed, Tellmi integrates the latest psychological research to promote the development of protective factors such as emotional resilience, empathy, social skills, stress management and coping techniques. Tellmi is commissioned by the NHS and Local Authorities across the UK and works closely with schools, CAMHS and VCSFEs.
The Tellmi app is free to download with premium features in commissioned areas. The app is available 365 days a year, 24/7 and our moderators, counsellors and therapists are available from 8:30am until 11pm everyday.
YOUR ROLE
Your role is to ensure the operation of the Tellmi Mental Health Service is safe and effective for all users. This role encompasses direct support for our users via the Tellmi app as well as behind the scenes management of operations. You will be one of the counsellors on call to respond to high risk posts during daytime working hours. You will manage the human element of our digital service including the users, moderators, counsellors, therapists and volunteers. You will take a keen interest in the wellbeing of our users and through curiosity and compassion ensure that they receive the best support that we can provide. You will succeed in this role if have experience of counselling, youth or social work and you are a good communicator who is able to win the trust of your team through compassionate accountability.
As Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) you will take primary responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within Tellmi. You will act as a point of contact for staff and volunteers, providing advice and support on child welfare and protection matters relating to our users. You will manage safeguarding concerns, liaise with external agencies especially in commissioned areas and ensure the company’s safeguarding policies are up-to-date and effective. Although an important responsibility the DSL element is a relatively small part of the overall role.
You will report directly to the Co-CEOs. We are looking for someone who is highly proactive, totally reliable and is eager to take the initiative to help us continually improve the service. We will expect you to enjoy learning and actively pursue continual professional development to ensure that you are fully up to date with the latest policies, regulations and guidance related to your role. You will be expected to share in the on-call remote support of moderators, counsellors and therapists in the evenings and weekends.
This role offers considerable opportunity for career progression as the business grows.
YOUR SPECIFIC DUTIES
Moderation, counselling and supervision (15%)
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Responsible for responding to high risk users during the day including emergency third party disclosures if required.
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Providing occasional cover for moderation or counsellors at any point during the operational hours.
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On call for ad hoc support of counsellors and therapists during evenings and weekends (typically three to four times a week).
Management and oversight of moderators, counsellors, therapists and volunteers (25%)
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Organise and manage rotas for moderators/counsellors.
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Process and monitor referrals for Tellmi Therapy.
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Performance manage and oversee quality control of moderators, counsellors and therapists.
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Maintain and develop guidance, training, policies and operating procedures (SOPs).
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Be the first point of contact for moderators, counsellors and therapists to support with operational issues and queries.
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Facilitate peer supervision sessions for counsellors and therapists
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Manage recruitment of new moderators, counsellors and therapists including identifying workforce needs.
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Deliver moderation, counsellor and therapist training.
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Provide strategic oversight and operational support for the SuperPeer volunteer programme.
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Provide occasional support with training of the SuperPeer volunteers.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (10-15%)
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Maintain a level 3 safeguarding qualification and other relevant CPD for both children and adults
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Ensure that all staff and contracted staff maintain the safeguarding qualification appropriate to their role.
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Have primary responsibility for safeguarding for children and adults across the company (users and staff).
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Maintain and develop the Tellmi Safeguarding policy.
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Be on call for urgent safeguarding matters.
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Identify, monitor and create support plans for complex Tellmi users.
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Be the named Caldicot Guardian (training provided if needed).
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Write safeguarding and incident reports.
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Liaise with the Service Delivery Contract Leads to determine how to share safeguarding information in commissioned areas.
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Create NHS safeguarding assurance reports and attend relevant meetings in commissioned areas.
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Undertake the duties of Patient Safety Manager for NHS contracts including attending relevant meetings, maintaining patient safety procedures and reporting patient safety incidents.
App operations (40%)
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Monitor for issues arising on the app and report as appropriate.
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Make use of data generated by the app to monitor and report on the general performance of the Tellmi service.
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Contribute to the management of the Tellmi Directory.
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Use knowledge of user behaviour and app operations to contribute to the development of the app.
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Line manage the Operations Assistant.
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Collate user feedback.
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Manage user accounts and permissions on the Tellmi platform.
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Contribute to the maintenance and updates of company policies.
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Respond to email queries from users and others.
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Manage and setup of in app Notices to users including Tellmi Therapy invites.
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Maintain strong working relationships with Co-CEOs, and other senior staff in order to ensure transparency and rapid response to arising issues.
Contract Support (5%-10%)
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Ensure that the app configuration meets needs of new commissioned areas.
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Ensure that Tellmi meets the quality requirements for the LLR ICB by creating the LLR quality report, attending quarterly review meetings and progressing resulting actions.
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Oversee quality reporting in future commissioned areas as required.
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Provide updates and insights to feed into the quarterly reporting to commissioners.
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Use knowledge of user behaviour to contribute to development of outreach and engagement campaigns.
YOUR EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Essential
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Someone who has experience of delivering and managing a support service.
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Relevant qualifications in psychology, counselling or related field such as social work or mental health practitioner
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At least four years experience managing people in a relevant field
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Curiosity in people, processes and systems
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Some safeguarding experience
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Clean enhanced DBS
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Trustworthy
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Attention to detail/accuracy
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Compansionate
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Excellent standard of written and spoken English.
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Use of standard IT tools such as word processing and spreadsheets.
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Proactive and diligent.
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Organised and self-motivated to manage your workload effectively.
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Able to work independently.
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Happy to have a varied set of responsibilities and tasks.
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A team player who is willing to be brave, to try and able to learn from failure.
Desirable
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Previous safeguarding lead
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Familiar with Google Workspace tools (docs, sheets, etc).
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Familiar with Solution Focused Therapy
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Interest in health technology
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Experience in or knowledge of NHS mental health services or social care.
WHAT WE OFFER
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A degree of flexibility over working hours.
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Direct impact on our mission to improve the health and happiness of young people.
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Work alongside a highly creative and ambitious team.
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Performance reviews and opportunities to develop oneself in a multitude of different areas.
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Training in offering peer support, safeguarding, moderation and the Tellmi counsellor approach.
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A rare chance to work in a tech focused social enterprise which would highly benefit anyone with ambitions to become more entrepreneurial.
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An opportunity to experience different aspects of the business.
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Insight into a mental health support tool.
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Skill development.
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Additional wellbeing days.
WORKING HOURS, LOCATION AND TRAVEL
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You will attend our London office near Waterloo, London at least twice a week.
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Internal meetings take place either at our office near Waterloo, London or Spitalfields, London.
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Expenses will be covered other than for commuting to and from our offices.
Tellmi is committed to the safeguarding of unborn babies, children, families and adults. We aim to both protect users from harm and ensure that their right to confidentiality is properly upheld, in keeping with the law and good practice guidance. This role will involve obtaining an enhanced DBS check.
Transforming mental health outcomes for young people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation is a drug and alcohol education charity that aims to support young people to make safe choices about drugs and alcohol and reduce harm. We do this through increasing understanding of the effects and risks, and helping to develop life skills and resilience. The Foundation was set up in January 2014 by Tim and Fiona Spargo-Mabbs in response to the death of their 16-year-old son Daniel having taken ecstasy
We are recruiting an Operations Coordinator to join our team. This role will work closely with the Director to provide Executive Assistant support; work with the Head of Operations to provide HR and finance administration and coordination; and will provide general administrative support across the staff team. This is a new post to support our ever-growing work, and will be based in our Purley office.
Suitable candidates will:
- be passionate about supporting young people to make safer choices about drugs and alcohol
- have experience of providing EA support
- have experience and confidence of using financial data and of coordinating both finance and HR-related processes
- have excellent organisation and multi-tasking skills, with experience of coordinating a range of admin processes
- be a skilled and clear communicator, enjoying working closely with a number of people within the extended team
- enjoy working in a small and busy team
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
HR & Operations Coordiantor
BUCS has an exciting opportunity to join our Business Services team as our HR and Operations Coordinator. This is a full time role with the option for growth and development through company support CPD opportunities!
The HR and Operations Coordinator will play a pivotal role in maintaining efficient operations and supporting the thriving workplace environment. The primary responsibilities will be to support the learning and development initiatives, oversee office management and support the Head of People in recruitment and the employee lifecycle processes.
This employee will need to champion our BUCS values of inclusion, respect, dynamism and innovation in all areas of their work. The ideal candidate will be empathetic and trustworthy, with the role working closely with many different staff members across the business. The role will give great exposure to all areas of HR and office management, with the opportunity to own their specific work areas and bring new ideas and initiative to support staff wellbeing at BUCS.
Working at BUCS
BUCS prides itself on being an ambitious and challenging place to work, where staff enjoy work, embrace development opportunities, and have fun.
Benefits include:
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Paid Health Care Plan
- Tax-free - Cycle to work scheme
- Christmas Closure
- Volunteering Day leave
- Flexible - hybrid working
- Wellbeing and Social activities
- Company-supported Learning and Development opportunities
How to Apply
Please apply directly on our recruitment platform Applied.
This will take you to the Applied platform which we use for our recruitment.
Application deadline: 20 August 23:59
Interview Information:
If successful candidate will be called to interview week commencing the 25 August 2025
Candidates who successfully advance to the interview stage will receive further information about logistics and tasks via email. Some candidates may proceed to a second interview, which will be communicated accordingly. If any reasonable adjustments are required, please communicate them when accepting the interview offer.
Due to the expected high number of applications, it is likely we will only be able to provide feedback to those who reach the interview stage. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that, unfortunately, your application has not been successful.
Applicants should have the right to work in the UK and will be asked to provide proof of their eligibility to work in the UK before employment is confirmed.
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!
Are you a powerhouse in partnership-led fundraising or business development? We’re recruiting an enthusiastic leader to drive six‑figure, multi‑year deals across major donors, trusts, foundations, and corporates, with an ambitious goal to grow income from £1.6M to £4.5M by FY30, in line with our strategic roadmap.
Job Purpose
As Director of Partnerships, you will:
- Lead on partnerships fundraising, including major donors, trusts & foundations, and corporates with a focus on securing six-figure multi-year agreements to significantly grow funds raised in this area from £1.6 million to £4.5 million by FY30, in line with Operation Smile UK’s multi-year strategy.
- Foster and facilitate collaboration across different departments within OSUK.
- Ensure business as usual is achieved in line with operational plans, while also exploring and implementing innovative initiatives and campaigns to ensure the future success of partnerships' fundraising.
- Represent OSUK at a leadership level, building relationships with industry peers and peers within the Operation Smile global team to ensure best practice across all areas.
Key Responsibilities
Philanthropy Leadership
- Leads strategy, planning and operation of the major gift, trusts & foundations and corporate giving channels.
- Develops annual business plans and budgets in collaboration with the Executive Director (ED) and Executive Team.
- Strategically identifies and qualifies potential new donors to grow the prospect pipeline.
- Prepares development communications: solicitation and acknowledgement letters; case statements and proposals; stewardship reports; briefing notes; gift agreements.
- Identifies, cultivates, and solicits major gift commitments from high-net-worth individuals
- Monitors activity of the team, ensuring that benchmarks are achieved, including submission of solicitations, donor contacts and meetings, confirmations of donations, and other performance indicators as related to the team checking their portfolio.
- Provides the organisation with the interpretation of market trends and emerging issues that could impact the organisation’s partnerships fundraising stream.
- Ensures the effective collection of donor information and tracking of points of contact in accordance with best practices; provides and presents statistical analysis to senior leaders.
- Leads on data mining, prospect research, and ensuring the quality of data as it relates to the donors they work with.
- Develops and manages relationships within their own portfolio, personally conducting cultivation visits, solicitation calls and stewardship activities as required.
- Effectively manages fundraising resources and practices ethical fundraising.
HR Management
- Leads, mentors, and manages a team; regular meetings to provide direction, coaching and delegation to the partnerships team.
Financial Management
- Manages and implements approved business plans, ensuring that the annual revenue objectives and budget are met or exceeded, and oversight of the partnership’s departmental budgets.
- Provides leadership in the delivery of statistical analysis, projections, and detailed reports on partnerships fundraising goals and performance that may be used to contribute to the development of internal budgets.
Partnership Sustainability
- Develops donor relationships by researching, sourcing, cultivating, and stewarding existing and potential partners.
- Works to broaden sources of revenue, including working with corporate partners in various industries.
- Develops and implements a stewardship program aimed at cultivating deeper ties with donors and corporate partners.
- Contributes innovative ideas to the development of new strategic partnerships and alternative revenue streams.
Other
- Other duties as assigned by the ED.
- Meetings with OSI and partner countries.
- Board reports/board meetings as required.
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.
Could you please provide us with a cover letter (no longer than one A4 page) that addresses the following:
1. What prompted you to apply for this position?
2. What value will you bring to this role?
3. Can you share a specific example where you achieved income or revenue growth?
4. If you are coming from the private sector, please demonstrate how your skills are transferable to the charity sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.