Operations jobs in new southgate, greater london
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Location: Camden Road, London N7
Salary: circa £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Reporting To: Head of Finance and IT
Contract: Permanent
Centre 404 is a thriving charity with a proud history of supporting people with learning disabilities and their families. Based in North London, we currently work across eight London boroughs. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Finance Manager to lead our finance function and help us build a financially resilient future.
About the Role
This is a key leadership role within our Central Services team. You’ll oversee day-to-day financial operations, manage a small team, and deliver accurate, timely reporting that supports strategic decision-making across the organisation.
You’ll work closely with the Head of Finance & IT, senior managers, and Trustees to ensure robust financial planning, compliance, and risk management. Your work will directly support our mission and help us maximise the impact of every pound we receive.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead the finance team and manage daily operations
· Deliver monthly management accounts, statutory reporting, and audits
· Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
· Ensure compliance with Charity SORP, funder requirements, and financial regulations
· Support strategic projects and deputise for the Head of Finance & IT
About You
We’re looking for someone who is either qualified or working towards ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA, with a strong track record in financial management. You’ll be a confident communicator, a proactive problem-solver, and a collaborative leader who thrives in a mission-led environment.
You’ll bring:
· Experience in charity finance and donor reporting (desirable)
· Strong understanding of financial systems and controls
· Ability to lead and develop a finance team
· Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
· A commitment to Centre 404’s values and mission
What We Offer
· A supportive, inclusive working environment
· Opportunities for professional development
· Flexible working arrangements
· The chance to make a real difference in people’s lives
Please submit a CV along with a cover statement addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. Please ensure you refer to the person specification in your statement and explain how you meet the criteria.
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Job title:Global Finance Manager
Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)
The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Global Finance Manager to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.
As a Global Finance Manager with Clean Air Fund, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation’s finance function. You will be responsible for managing our newly implemented accounting system, overseeing financial and statutory reporting, supporting budgeting and forecasting, and maintaining strong financial controls. This role reports to the Head of Finance and works closely with both internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and the Corporate Services team.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A formal CCAB accountancy qualification with relevant post-qualification experience.
- Experience in the NGO or philanthropic sector, with knowledge of Charity SORP and relevant statutory requirements.
- Strong knowledge of financial and accounting processes, including control environments, risk management, and reporting.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience in producing and analysing financial reports.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to senior leadership and non-finance stakeholders.
- A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Desirable skills:
- Experience using Sage Intacct.
- Experience working in a funding or grant-making organisation.
- Experience working with SMEs.
For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description.
- Closing date – 14th Sep6tember 2025
- Salary – £55,000- £68,000
- Type of employment - Full time
As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.
We work with governments, funders, businesses and campaigners to deliver clean air for all as fast as possible.





NEON’s People & Operations Hub makes sure all our internal systems run smoothly and that our team is happy, high-performing and cared for. As Co-Director of People & Operations, you will lead on the “People” (HR and culture) side of this Hub – overseeing our people strategy, HR policies, and team development – while your co-director focuses on other operational areas like finance, fundraising and compliance. Together, you’ll ensure NEON is both high impact and a joyful place to work, embodying our values of respect, generosity and solidarity in all internal practices.
This is a senior leadership position for an experienced people-operations professional who is passionate about social justice and building healthy organisations. If you’re excited about developing teams and culture in a way that challenges oppressive systems while delivering real-world impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Financial Operations Lead | Permanent | London - Hybrid | £43,941 + Benefits
For a well-known UK charity, we're recruiting a Financial Operations Lead on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Operations Lead will oversee all processing and reconciliation of financial transactions, accruals and prepayments, as well as VAT returns, and all day-to-day banking, credit card and investment matters. The Financial Operations Lead is a key role, supporting staff queries, liaising with HR on payroll returns, and supporting the development of robust month-end processes across the team.
What you'll be doing:
- Financial Transactions - support AP processing, and approval of invoices on the AR ledger
- Prepare payroll journals and reconcile all payroll information
- Prepare accruals and prepayments for income and expenditure and support month-end accounts
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and VAT returns
- Support year-end with the preparation of note to the accounts including payroll, banking, fixed assets and investments
- Liaise with bank, investment fund managers and credit card providers
- Support wider teams with finance queries, and financial compliance procedures
- Payroll - check all finance aspects of the payroll before final sign-off and work closely with HR team to ensure payroll system is compliant with HMRC guidelines
- Develop improvements within the finance ledger and HR systems, and support the training and roll-out of any new systems updates
What you'll offer us:
- Part-qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
- Experience of financial ledger packages, and automated payroll systems
- Experience preparing accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
- Experience preparing VAT and Payroll returns
- Strong people and process management
- Experience of developing and implementing robust financial processes and systems
- Attention to detail, a love of people, and a heap of self-motivation!
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
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.
This role will support the delivery of operational efficiencies and process improvements throughout the NT and reporting for external stakeholders such as ACE
The Business Operations and Support Project Lead will support the delivery of projects across the National Theatre to optimise cross organisational working including improving processes and efficiencies. This role is crucial in supporting key sustainability objectives within the Entertain and Inspire Strategy.
They will be responsible for the leading the delivery of strategic projects that will enhance operational efficiencies across various business operations functions, including Finance, IT, and People. This includes planning, coordinating, and overseeing projects assigned to the Business Operations and Support team.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Demonstrable experience in a similar operational role
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Experience managing projects from conception to completion
- Strong excel skills with ability to analyse data (eg pivot tables, linking data sets and look ups) and create reports that include charts and graphs
- Proficient in Office 365 products including Forms, Booking, PowerBI and Power Automate
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Sunday 14th September 2025 at 11:59pm
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Venn Group is delighted to be supporting an established and award-winning human rights charity in recruiting an Interim Director of Finance & Operations to provide leadership during an exciting period of transformation.
You will join a collaborative and passionate Senior Management Team, leading the Finance, IT, and Estates functions, and contributing at Board level to strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on, high-impact leadership position offering the opportunity to work alongside sector-leading trustees and senior executives.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Provide clear, actionable financial advice to the Senior Management Team and Board to support long-term strategic decision-making
- Conduct detailed income and expenditure analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities
- Review and provide guidance on modernising financial systems and processes across the organisation, including driving IT and digital transformation to improve efficiency and reporting
- Offer day-to-day management, mentoring, and support to the Finance, IT, and Estates teams, ensuring smooth operations and clear priorities
- Stabilise the charity’s estates, including overseeing negotiations and planning around decommissioned premises, developing operational plans for regional teams, and securing tenants to co-share premises
- Ensure statutory reporting, compliance, and governance requirements are met
- Act as a trusted advisor to trustees and senior executives on financial, operational, and strategic matters
Ideal candidate profile:
- Qualified Accountant
- Proven track record as a senior finance leader within the charity sector
- Executive-level experience in delivering digital transformation and improving operational efficiency
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and engage teams
- Exceptional stakeholder management and Board-level communication skills
Agency reference number: J90363
Location: London
Duration: 3- 6 month interim assignment
Pay rate: £400 - £425 per day
Working hours: Full-time
Working pattern: Hybrid
Start date: August
This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.
Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
The Philharmonia Orchestra is seeking an organised, analytical and proactive Development Research and Operations Manager (DROM) to support the growth in fundraising activity of a busy and ambitious orchestra. The post-holder will deliver high-quality philanthropic research, pipeline and CRM management, the creation of donor briefings for individual, corporate and trust supporters, and horizon scanning for new and future opportunities.
As the department’s research and CRM lead, the DROM will generate prospect research on those suggested by senior volunteers (Board, Development Board etc.) and those identified in our database, Tessitura. They will support fundraisers across giving streams to create engagement and cultivation plans, and act as the pipeline management champion for the team. The DROM will support fundraisers to ensure activity and contacts is logged consistently, working closely with the Head of Development to monitor KPIs, track and record income and maintain accurate donor and donation records.
This position is central to ensuring that frontline fundraisers can focus on income generation, supported by robust operational processes, accurate data, and high-quality research.
This role reports to the Head of Development and will work closely with the Senior Development Manager (Philanthropy) and Director of Development. The work of the Development team is actively supported by the Philharmonia’s Development Board.
Key Responsibilities
Research and Pipeline Development:
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Identify, qualify and research prospective major supporters, including individuals, corporates and trusts
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Prepare tailored profiles and high-quality briefings to staff and senior volunteers for meetings and events
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Maintain and refine the prospect pipeline, ensuring clear pipeline management stages and next actions for prospects
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Conduct due diligence research as required for donor engagement
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Implement improvements to pipeline management process
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Track sector trends and philanthropic activity to inform prospecting and cultivation
CRM, Data and Insights:
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Be the Tessitura CRM and financial process (such as Direct Debits and Gift Aid) lead for the Development team, maintaining accurate, timely, and GDPR-compliant records
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Develop and implement systems, workflows and reporting tools to support a data-led fundraising approach such as in membership acquisition
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Produce regular income and pipeline reports that support departmental planning and forecasting
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Generate guest lists and attendee profiles for events
Department Operations:
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Support the Head of Development with the timely production of proposals, reports and other donor communications
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Work with the Learning and Engagement department to identify and promote opportunities that support fundraising, such as project visits, project pipeline and evaluations.
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With colleagues, ensure the smooth scheduling and preparation for donor meetings and project visits
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Support the Head of Development and Director of Development in preparation of materials for Board, Development Board and other strategic meetings.
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Reporting and Administration:
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Support the Head of Development in regular moves management and revenue reporting across the department
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Create and maintain updated gift processing workflows including invoices, bank transfers, reconciliation and reporting
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Ensure the highest standard of data capture, financial processes and record-keeping, consistent with GDPR and best practice
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Ensure accurate and up-to-date records and fulfilment of donors’ accreditation and recognition requirements
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Represent the Philharmonia at events and externally when required
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Support the work of the Department and other duties reasonably required by the Philharmonia
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
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Understanding of different fundraising income streams and the donor cultivation cycle
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Experience of philanthropic prospect research and data analysis
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High levels of organisational skills and attention to detail
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Understanding and experience of using a CRM database (Tessitura is an advantage)
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Understanding of fundraising and data protection regulation (including HMRC Guidelines, Gift Aid, GDPR and the Fundraising Regulator)
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Experience in handling financial and transactional data, and producing financial reports
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Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities
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High-level of IT literacy, including the Microsoft 365 suite.
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Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
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Interest in and appreciation of the arts
Desirable:
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Experience in a similar role within a fundraising team from the arts and cultural sector
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Knowledge of the Philharmonia and its work; understanding the opportunities and challenges in the orchestral sector – including as this relates to funding opportunities
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Experience in major fundraising campaigns
Cover letters should be no more than 2 pages long.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An exciting opportunity to join the Dignity in Dying team and help lead a national campaign for assisted dying law reform.
About Us:
Dignity in Dying is the UK’s leading campaign for assisted dying law reform. We fight for a compassionate assisted dying law for terminally ill, mentally competent adults. We are a national campaign and membership organisation campaigning for change across the UK.
Compassion in Dying is a national charity working to amplify people’s voices, shift attitudes and drive changes to the healthcare system so people’s end-of-life decisions are heard, understood and respected when it matters most. We support people to start honest conversations about death and dying, and record and revisit their wishes whenever they want to.
The role:
As we move closer towards assisted dying legislation across the British Isles, this role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-profile, fast-paced campaign that will provide plenty of challenges and opportunities for personal development.
Using your ability to prioritise, this role is made up of a varied set of objectives including finance-based tasks, supporting the fundraising function, database management and direct contact with our members, supporters and donors.
Working closely with the finance team, the operations and database team manage the daily donations across multiple platforms and maintain donor details on the organisation’s CRM database (Raisers Edge).
Our comprehensive database allows our team to support to the fundraising team, who undertake frequent mailings to our donor base.
Our team has frequent contact with donors and members, as well as people seeking information on the campaign and how to get involved. We also manage a small-but-mighty group of volunteers who give us in-office, administrative support.
This role offers an opportunity for a motivated and compassionate individual to join a supportive team, within a purpose-driven and focused organisation. As we reach a pivotal point in our campaign, we're looking for someone who brings a calm, reliable presence and can adapt confidently to a fast-evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Daily task delivery: Carry out a range of daily operational tasks assigned based on team capacity and workload. These may include batching and logging cheques for banking, processing credit card donations, responding to incoming calls and emails, updating GDPR consent records in the database, and managing incoming and outgoing post
- Database ownership: Take responsibility for the ongoing maintenance and development of the database, helping to optimise its functionality in response to evolving operational needs
- Meeting participation: Attend internal meetings as required, including representing the team in the absence of the Operations and Database Manager.
- Team support: Assist the fundraising team with large-scale mailouts and provide support as needed including data selection and export for mailings
- Team coordination: Act as deputy to the Operations and Database Manager, leading daily team check-ins and helping to coordinate day-to-day task delivery in their absence
- Process documentation: Maintain and update team process guides, ensuring documentation remains accurate, clear, and aligned with best practice
- Continuous improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and efficiency
About you:
Essential Experience
- Experience with, and understanding of, CRM tools and databases
- Experience of customer service including via phone and/or email
Desirable Experience
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge
- Experience with financial processes such as cheque banking and CNP payments
- Experience of donor database management (within or outside of CRM tools)
- Knowledge of GDPR and it’s applications
- Experience writing comprehensive process guides/Standard Operating Procedures
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to respond to enquiries promptly, accurately and in a concise, accessible and engaging manner
- Ability to be proactive and self-motivated
- Ability to empathise and communicate with people who may be distressed and in difficult circumstances
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise your workload in an, often, fast paced environment
- Excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills (including Microsoft suite)
- Willingness and ability to develop new skills and assimilate new information quickly
Values
- Commitment to Dignity in Dying’s vision and mission.
- Commitment to Compassion in Dying’s vision and mission.
Organisational behaviours
- Leading by example - You lead by example through your behaviours and motivate others through your professional approach to work.
- Trust and respect others - You are aware of your impact on others and treat other people with kindness and respect. You value diversity and listen carefully to understand the views of others.
- Proactive and supportive team member - You work with others to reach a common goal by sharing information and supporting colleagues.
- Strive to be the best - With a positive attitude, you work to a high standard to meet personal and organisational expectations.
- Responsibility and initiative - You take ownership of your work and take responsibility for your actions and decisions. You use your initiative and take pride in what you do.
Interviews will be held in central London. Subject to the volume of candidates, we may start interviewing before the closure date of this posting and, subsequently, close the post early if the right candidate is found.
We are the leading UK movement for end-of-life choice. We campaign for a safe and compassionate law for terminally ill, mentally competent adults.

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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.
LUX is seeking an exceptional Deputy Director to help lead its next chapter. This new senior role, created to strengthen internal capacity, operational resilience, and strategic delivery, will work closely with the recently appointed Director, Ali Roche, to shape and implement a vision for the organisation’s future. Overseeing operational and financial management, the Deputy Director will bring a broad skillset across finance, operations, HR, fundraising, legal, and governance to ensure LUX’s long-term success.
About Us
LUX is a publicly funded arts organisation and accredited museum that supports and promotes visual artists working with the moving image. Based in London and Glasgow, it delivers a range of activities including exhibitions, screenings, educational projects, commissioning and research.
It also manages Europe’s largest collection of films and videos made by artists and distributes them to museums, galleries and festivals around the world. We are a small organisation with offices in London and Glasgow. LUX’s collection is based at its London location in Waterlow Park, Highgate, North London, a beautiful location in a public park with its own gardens. LUX Scotland is based in Glasgow and delivers a public programme of activity in Scotland dedicated to supporting, developing and promoting artists’ moving image practices across the country.
This is a rare opportunity to join LUX at a moment of renewal. Together with the Board and our dedicated team, you will help guide strategic growth, seize new opportunities, and uphold our artist-centred mission—building on LUXs rich history and commitment to championing artists’ moving image in the UK. The Deputy Director will lead on income generation, develop forward-thinking strategies, and help maintain and continue to build a vibrant, sustainable organisation for artists, collaborators and audiences.
Key Information:
Job Title: Deputy Director
Hours: 5 days a week (35 hours)
Salary: £45,000 pro-rata
Benefits Include: 25 days per year plus statutory holidays with an increase of 1 day per year worked up to a maximum of 30 days in total.
Location: This role is based at the LUX London office. This position will require at least 3 days per week working at the LUX office. Hybrid working options available.
The Deputy Director main responsibilities will include:
- Develop and maintain operational policies, procedures, and risk management aligned with organisational values and Arts Council Investment Principles.
- Co-lead the business plan and long-term strategy with the Director, translating goals into operational delivery.
- Oversee financial management, including budgeting, audits, payroll, procurement, cash flow, statutory reporting, and fundraising and income generation strategies, ensuring compliance and value for money.
- Prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports to public funders, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure legal and governance compliance across charity, company, employment, safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection; support the Board of Trustees with reports and governance documentation.
- Manage operations, including admin systems, IT, building maintenance, insurance, accessibility, sustainability, and lease compliance.
- Lead HR processes: recruitment, contracts, onboarding, appraisals, staff development, and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace with HR consultant support.
- Contribute to LUX’s success and culture, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive environment.
LUX is an arts organisation that supports and promotes visual artists working with the moving image.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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READY TO DRIVE A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FORWARD?
MOTIVATED BY PURPOSE, NOT JUST PROFIT?
GOT A GREAT EYE FOR DETAIL?
WE’RE RECRUITING A GENERAL MANAGER...
Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change. Founded by award-winning social entrepreneur Mark Johnson MBE, Can Do is building an innovative platform to help vulnerable people take control of their lives and access the services they need.
Mark is looking for a General Manager to work alongside him. Mark is an entrepreneur and creator. To balance this, he needs someone steady, organised, and practical to turn ideas into plans and keep the day-to-day operations running smoothly.
He’s looking for someone who:
· Has experience of general/project management in a social enterprise or start-up
· Is calm, steady and level-headed
· Has meticulous attention to detail and is a practical organiser who gets things done
· Can use digital and AI tools to simplify processes
· Is empathetic and purpose-driven to help people
The role is flexible – full-time, part-time, or a great option for someone returning to work.
This isn’t just another job, it’s a chance to help build a start-up with huge potential to scale.
Think this sounds like you? Let’s start a conversation.
WHO WE ARE.
Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change. Founded by award-winning social entrepreneur Mark Johnson MBE, Can Do is building an innovative platform to help vulnerable people take control of their lives and access the services they need.
Our mission is to put power back where it belongs: with the people who use services. Because we believe that if you think you can, you can.
THE ROLE
Mark is looking for a General Manager to work closely with him. He is an entrepreneur and creator. To balance this, Mark needs someone steady, organised, and practical to turn ideas into plans and keep the day-to-day running smoothly.
This is a start-up role: exciting, busy, and varied. There’s a lot to do, and you’ll need to be efficient, flexible, and ready to roll up your sleeves.
It’s about working with purpose, building something new, and making a real difference.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
· Someone with experience in project management, operations, or general management in a social enterprise, or small start-up
· A meticulous and practical organiser who enjoys making things work and getting things done
· Someone who wants to work with purpose, helping build a socially oriented organisation
· Efficient, empathetic, and comfortable juggling a wide range of tasks
· Tech-savvy and confident using AI/digital tools to make processes simple and efficient
· Flexible: this role could be full-time, part-time, or suit someone returning to work
WHAT YOU’LL DO
· Project management: Plan and manage projects from start to finish, making sure deadlines are met and everyone delivers on their part.
· Meetings and follow-up: Organise and run management meetings, keep notes, and make sure agreed actions happen.
· Governance: Oversee compliance and act as Company Secretary, keeping records accurate and up to date.
· Finance: Use Xero and work with accountants/bookkeepers to oversee budgets, accounts, and financial reports so the numbers are always clear.
· Fundraising and business development: Support funding applications, proposals, and relationships with partners to bring in new opportunities.
· Operations: Keep the day-to-day running smoothly — from diary management and HR basics to coordinating contractors.
· Communications: Maintain simple but effective comms, updating the website and keeping social media active.
SKILLS & QUALITIES
· Strong organisational and project management skills
· An excellent writer, whether contracts, bids or public facing materials
· Experience of operations, governance, and finance oversight in a small organisation, ideally a social enterprise or startup
· Confidence managing budgets and financial reporting (not a finance role, but able to keep track)
· Able to communicate clearly and keep people focused
· Empathetic, socially minded, and committed to putting people first
· Steady, reliable, and happy working in the background to let others thrive
EQUALITY & DIVERSITY.
Can Do welcomes applications from people with lived experience of social challenges. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in our recruitment process and workplace culture.
Can Do is a start-up using digital technology to create social change.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager (Maternity Cover)
14 months contract
Starting salary: £48,822 per annum
St Mary's University is embarking on an ambitious journey to establish one of the UK's most socially accountable medical schools, addressing deep-rooted health inequalities and training the next generation of doctors.
The Development Office is in Year 2 of a £20m high-impact campaign focused on major donors and charitable trusts and we are now seeking a dynamic Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager (Maternity Cover) to help drive the next phase of our campaign and join our newly formed development team.
As Fundraising Operations & Stewardship Manager, you will be the Development Director's key partner - shaping donor journeys, managing campaign delivery, and ensuring every gift is recognised and maximised. You'll help us build momentum with our closest supporters and ensure excellence behind the scenes.
We're looking for a confident, capable, and creative individual who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
You will bring proven skills in campaign coordination, donor stewardship, and event delivery, with the ability to manage budgets, pipelines, and CRM systems with precision. You are a natural relationship-builder with an eye for detail and a passion for making an impact.
If you would like the opportunity to play a leading role in helping shape something new and make a meaningful impact in just under a year, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a hybrid role based at St Mary's University, Twickenham, we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.
St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary’s University is holding a work visa sponsorship licence however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To avoid disappointment, please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying as we will not be able to provide advice on individual cases.
Closing Date: 7 September at 23:00
Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed
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Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
Since the inception of IOM in 1951, Movement Operations have been and continue to be a fundamental pillar of the Organization’s work. The organized movement of persons in need of international migration assistance is a primary mandate of the Organization and a cornerstone of IOM’s operations. Movement Operations Units in various IOM Country Offices, coordinated under the Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) Division in the Department of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion at IOM’s Geneva Headquarters, are responsible for all aspects of travel for migrants and refugees under IOM’s auspices, in accordance with the various framework agreements with resettlement and receiving Governments and partners across the spectrum of the Organization's programmes.
Under the direct supervision of Head of Programmes, and working in close coordination with the National Officer Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer, Team leads, the Senior Reporting Associate will provide project development and reporting support of all resettlement projects managed by IOM London.
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Since the inception of IOM in 1951, Movement Operations have been and continue to be a fundamental pillar of the Organization’s work. The organized movement of persons in need of international migration assistance is a primary mandate of the Organization and a cornerstone of IOM’s operations. Movement Operations Units in various IOM Country Offices, coordinated under the Resettlement and Movement Management (RMM) Division in the Department of Mobility Pathways and Inclusion at IOM’s Geneva Headquarters, are responsible for all aspects of travel for migrants and refugees under IOM’s auspices, in accordance with the various framework agreements with resettlement and receiving Governments and partners across the spectrum of the Organization's programmes.
Under the direct supervision of Head of Programmes, and working in close coordination with the National Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer, the Senior Project Associate (RMM Monitoring and Compliance) will support monitoring the effectiveness of UK Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Programmes and contribute to compliance with relevant programmatic and organizational frameworks.