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Head of Campaigns & Sales

• Are you a growth-focused sales and campaigns leader who thrives on delivering results?
• Do you have the drive to win new business, upsell existing customers, and lead multi-channel campaigns that generate real revenue?
• Do you want to put your commercial skills to work in a role that directly transforms post-16 education?

Then this could be the role for you.

Learning on Screen is looking for an ambitious Head of Campaigns & Sales to drive our next stage of revenue growth. This is both a strategic and hands-on role: you will lead targeted, multi-channel campaigns while also engaging directly in the sales process to win new business and upsell existing customers.

From building and managing a strong pipeline to pitching, negotiating, and closing deals, you’ll ensure ambitious income targets are achieved and exceeded. Working closely with the Chief Revenue Generation Officer, you will lead a small team and align sales and marketing to maximise impact.

Success in this role will mean surpassing revenue targets, growing our customer base, securing high-value partnerships, delivering campaigns with measurable ROI, and strengthening retention so that existing members and customers remain engaged. In short: you will be at the heart of sustainable growth, with every success directly contributing to transforming education.

Role Overview

• Job Title: Head of Campaigns & Sales
• Salary: £36,000 actual (£45,000 FTE)
• Hours: 28.8 hours per week (4 days, 80%)
• Contract: Permanent, part-time
• Location: Remote
• Reports to: Chief Revenue Generation Officer

What you will be doing 

• Sales growth – Deliver organisational revenue targets by driving new sales and upselling across membership, sponsorship, training, and partnerships, while supporting strong retention.
• Pipeline management – Build, track, and convert a robust pipeline of prospects and opportunities.
• Sales execution – Lead sales conversations, pitches, and negotiations through to closing deals.
• Campaign delivery – Design and deliver integrated, multi-channel campaigns (digital, events, outreach, social media, partnerships) that generate leads and conversions.
• Content and messaging – Oversee compelling, sales-focused content and communications that cut through the noise.
• Digital marketing and analytics – Use CRM, SEO/SEM, social media, and analytics to generate leads, track performance, and optimise ROI.
• Team leadership – Line manage the Business Development Officer and Marketing Assistant, setting clear priorities and motivating them to deliver results.
• Collaboration – Work with colleagues across Membership, Development, and Digital to maximise growth opportunities.
• Performance reporting – Report on revenue delivery, pipeline health, and campaign ROI to senior leadership.
• External profile – Represent Learning on Screen at events, conferences, and sector networks to raise visibility and generate sales.

What we are looking for

• A proven track record of delivering sales growth — winning new business and upselling existing customers.
• Success in delivering multi-channel campaigns with measurable financial results.
• Experience in building and converting a pipeline, negotiating, and closing deals.
• A commercial, results-driven mindset with a focus on ROI.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a small team.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to pitch, influence, and inspire.
• Agility to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Bonus if you have

• Experience in a membership or education-based organisation.
• Experience selling sponsorships, partnerships, or training services.
• Knowledge of event or training programme marketing and sales.

This is a rare opportunity to apply your commercial skills in a meaningful way — driving growth while shaping the future of digital learning.

About Us

Learning on Screen is a membership organisation that champions the use of moving image and sound in post-16 education. We give educators and learners access to millions of films, TV programmes and radio broadcasts—spanning over a century—and support our members to use this content confidently and creatively. From expert copyright advice to innovative partnerships, we help bring teaching to life and open up new possibilities for learning. If you're passionate about education, media, and meaningful impact, you will feel right at home here.

 How to Apply

Please submit the following documents via the 'apply' button below:

• Your CV
•  Cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications
• Completed equality and diversity monitoring form

Application Deadline: Monday 22nd September 2025 by 12pm
1st Interviews: W/C 29th September 2025 (held remotely)

Please note that this is a part-time, permanent position. The job description is subject to occasional amendments and not considered part of the employment contract. Flexibility is required within the broad scope of the role.
 

Learning on Screen is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace.
 

Unfortunately, we are unable to consider any applications received after the deadline.

About the role

We're looking for someone who wants to build their career in marketing and digital communications and has a knack for administrative tasks, great writing skills and an eye for detail. As part of The King’s Fund’s Marketing and Digital Communications team, you’ll be at the heart of giving colleagues and customers a consistent, joined-up experience and play a key role in our marketing and communications strategy.

You’ll deal with a spectrum of work spanning from writing and creating compelling copy to diving into our CRM system, ensuring data accuracy and managing lists; to pulling together evaluation reports, analysing campaign performance, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights. With support from your manager and the rest of the team, it’s a great role to build your expertise and gain valuable marketing experience.

To join us, you’ll need a keen interest in communications, especially digital channels, such as email and social media, and a blend of creativity and precision to write clear and compelling copy. You will enjoy communicating with people and have great attention to detail. Beyond this, you must be organised, flexible and as passionate about our work as we are.

What you'll get in return 

The King’s Fund is committed to a hybrid working model that meets the organisation’s needs, while giving staff flexibility to choose between office and home working. In keeping with our current policy, the post-holder will be required to work a minimum of two days per week from our central London office (pro rata, averaged over a month).

In addition to a competitive salary, The King’s Fund offers generous holiday entitlements, a £3 daily discount in our café and an on-site gym.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents, then download and fill in our application form. If completing the application form presents any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options.

Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. 

No agencies please.

CVs will not be accepted as applications. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form.

The deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday 9 September, 9.30am. Late applications will not be considered.

We regret that we cannot respond individually to all applicants due to the high number of applications we receive.  If you have not been contacted within 3 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview. 

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 23 September. Role available to start shortly thereafter.

Location: London (hybrid, 2 days in office)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Temporary (up to 3 months)
Rate: £15.34 per hour (plus holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role
Prospectus is proud to be supporting a well-known national charity, to recruit an organised and adaptable Finance Officer. The role will be based within a dedicated finance team that ensures the smooth running of financial operations across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain financial ledgers and ensure timely recording of transactions.
• Process supplier invoices, staff expenses, and credit card statements.
• Prepare and issue sales invoices and support credit control.
• Reconcile property rents and liaise with internal stakeholders.
• Initiate and authorise payments in line with policy.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and monitor balances.
• Ensure accurate VAT recording and support VAT returns.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and annual audit.
• Support improvements to finance policies and procedures.
• Provide training and guidance to non-finance staff on financial processes.
• Contribute to financial reporting for service delivery programmes.

What We’re Looking For

• Recent experience in a similar role, including purchase ledger experience, ideally within the charity sector.
• Confident and proactive self-starter able to begin with minimal training.
• AAT qualification or similar would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Sage) and MS Excel.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

This is a great opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to a purpose-driven and well-established organisation.

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis so early applications are strongly encouraged to avoid missing out. If you're interested, please apply ASAP with your CV in Word format.

At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

We are seeking a compassionate and organised individual to join our team as a Triage and Advice Officer. In this frontline office-based role, you will be the first point of contact for clients seeking support from our charity. You’ll be responsible for gathering essential personal and case information, assessing their needs, and either referring them to our service teams or signposting them to external organisations better suited to assist.

The successful candidate will be:

• Organised and able to manage a varied workload
• Compassionate, patient and empathetic in their approach to client interactions.
• Be confident using the telephone and proficient in computer systems and digital tools  

 To apply please download the recruitment pack and forms from our website . Closing date is midnight on 15 Sept 2025.

 We value diversity and warmly encourage applications from disabled and LGBTQIA+people, candidates who share     lived experiences with our service users, and people from Black, Asian and global majority communities.

Location: South Kensington, London (with hybrid working)
Salary: c. £85,000K + generous benefits package
Closing date: 14th September
Contact: Rosemary Pini - Allen Lane

The V&A is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and inspiring Deputy Finance Director to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the museum’s financial resilience and supporting its mission to champion creativity in all its forms.

As part of the V&A family of museums, the role offers the chance to contribute to an organisation with a global reputation, a national collection of over 2.8 million objects, and a 5,000-year-old story of creativity told through exhibitions, education programmes, research, and digital experiences.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Resources, the Deputy Finance Director will work at the heart of the V&A’s strategic and operational decision-making. The postholder will provide leadership to the Finance and Procurement teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial management, business partnering, statutory reporting, and compliance across a complex, multi-site organisation.

Key priorities will include:

• Developing and delivering a multi-year strategic financial model to strengthen resilience and support commercial growth.
•  Leading the annual business planning cycle and aligning financial plans to strategic objectives.
• Enhancing financial systems, reporting, and processes to improve decision-making and efficiency.
• Championing strong financial controls, risk management, and compliance across the organisation.
• Overseeing statutory accounts, external reporting, and technical advice on VAT, Gift Aid, and other tax matters.
• Acting as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, the Board, and external stakeholders.

About You

The V&A is looking for a qualified CCAB accountant (or equivalent) with experience leading finance teams in large, complex organisations. You will have:

• A strong track record in statutory accounts, budgeting, and forecasting
• Technical expertise in accounting and charity taxation
• The ability to present complex financial information clearly to varied audiences
• A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to developing high-performing teams
• Alignment with the V&A’s values: Sustainability, Equity, Creativity, Collaboration, and Generosity

Why Join the V&A?

The V&A offers an inclusive, values-driven environment where staff are supported to thrive. The museum is proud to be an open and diverse organisation and is committed to a strict zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, harassment, or bullying.

Benefits include:

• 29 days’ holiday plus public holidays
• 10% employer pension contribution (post-probation)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Interest-free loans (travelcard, bike, rental deposit)
• Free entry to major museums and exhibitions
• Discounts in V&A shops and cafés
• Employee Assistance Programme and staff social events

How to Apply

For further information or to apply, please contact: Rosemary Pini at  Allen Lane who has partnered with V&A on this appointment or apply below. 

The Ogden Trust is a family charitable trust which supports the teaching and learning of physics. The Trust delivers professional development programmes for teachers of physics across England, supports schools and multi-academy trusts to improve their physics provision and works with universities to support high-quality physics enrichment.

The person in this role will work as part of the operations team to ensure that all Ogden Trust programmes are delivered to a high standard. The postholder will work with programme managers across teams to administer the activities of the Trust in line with agreed systems and processes. Remote working will be considered, but office based is preferred.

The role will involve administrative and logistical support across the operations of the Trust, including processing applications, event logistics, monitoring event/programme participation, data processing and communications support.

Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) is the national charity caring for historic churches at risk. As the operator of the third largest heritage estate in charitable ownership in the UK, our 356 historic churches include examples of irreplaceable architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of English history.

CCT has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration. All churches in our care are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.

Without our care, these buildings might have disappeared entirely. Instead, they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.

Overall job purpose

The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on us supporting communities around our churches caring for, opening, using and raising money for them. The Lead Local Community Officer will play the prime role in ensuring that local people are engaged, recruited, trained and supported.

The Lead Local Community Officer will lead the regional team of Local Community Officers to support, recruit, liaise with and develop volunteer and community supporters to care, open, use and raise money for the CCT’s collection of historic churches.

They will head the Church Planning process for the region, ensuring every church maintains and develops their co-created Church Plan.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Friday 12th September 2025.

The interviews will take place in Northampton on Wednesday 24th September 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

 As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.

All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, references and right to work checks.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

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 us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

Recruitment Officer Maternity Cover

 Hybrid – Teddington Office / FARA Shops/ Home-Based(2 days) | 12-Month FTC |

Are you an experienced Recruitment Administrator, Coordinator or Officer looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to make a real impact in a purpose-led organisation? Join FARA Charity Shops as our Recruitment Officer and help us build inclusive, passionate, and diverse teams for our 40 FARA Charity Shops in London.

Why Join Us?

For over 30 years FARA has been transforming lives through our London charity shops and our work with vulnerable children and young people in Romania. As our Recruitment Officer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring we attract, hire, and retain the very best people — both paid staff and volunteers — for our London retail operations. Through this role you will help support our joint efforts to fund the highly impactful projects in Romania.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for our charity shops and support functions across London
• Post job adverts and screen CVs via platforms like Indeed and social media whilst budgeting and managing costs associated with recruitment
• Arrange and at times attend interviews with hiring managers
• Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and support them throughout the hiring process
• Support with the development of recruitment and volunteering policies
• Develop and maintain recruitment processes to help ensure compliance and observe best practice at all times
• Develop, organise and deliver recruitment training for hiring managers
• Contribute to targeted recruitment campaigns in collaboration with our marketing team
• Manage the applicant tracking system (ATS) and recruitment metrics
• Help grow our volunteer programme and develop pathways for volunteer engagement
• Produce insightful recruitment reports for the Senior Leadership Team
• Champion equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of hiring

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Proven experience as a recruitment professional  (3+ years) and qualifications in the subject matter, preferably CIPD certified
• Experience working in charity retail, non-profit organisations and recruiting volunteers
• Strong knowledge of recruitment platforms and applicant tracking systems
• Experience producing reports for senior leadership
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with great time management
• Passion for diversity, inclusion and collaborative working
• Comfortable working in a hybrid setup and travelling to shop locations

 What We Offer

• Salary: £32 – 34k
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• Hybrid working model (Teddington office, shop visits + remote working)
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Full access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Team social events

Ready to make a difference?
Click Apply Now and submit your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’re a great fit for FARA

Harris Hill is working with a national charity to recruit an Insurance Officer.

This varied and rewarding role sits within the Legal team and will play a vital part in ensuring the charity meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities across insurance, fleet management and data archiving

Location: London/Hybrid (*Colchester/Hybrid option available soon)

Salary: £40,000

The Role

You’ll manage the charity’s insurance programme, oversee the vehicle fleet and fuel card schemes, and maintain robust archiving systems. The role also supports policy development, risk management, and training initiatives, working closely with colleagues and external providers.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Knowledge of insurance, compliance and risk management
• Experience in fleet or asset administration
• Understanding of archiving and data protection requirements
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases
• A relevant degree or professional qualification (or equivalent experience)

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-focused professional to make a real impact within a respected charity, ensuring key operations run smoothly and in line with regulatory standards.

For more information, please submit your CV to .

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Job Title: Risk and Compliance Officer

Location: Home-based (requires occasional travel to London, likely once per month, to attend meetings, events and training) or Hybrid (with one day per week in the London Office)

Hours: 35 hours per week                               

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £30,290 per annum (home-based) - £33,320 per annum (hybrid)

What we do: We help young people through cancer

How we work: We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind

What we’re looking for:

• Someone who can lead and embed a proactive risk management culture across the organisation.
• Someone who helps teams identify issues early on and plan effectively for business continuity.
• Someone who can be a go-to expert on data protection and compliance, offering clear and practical guidance and advice.
• Someone who stays ahead of regulatory changes and supports others through training and advice.
   

What we offer:

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day to day work and refocus.
• Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26th December, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off.
• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
   

How to apply:

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates:

Applications by 19th September. 1st Stage Interviews 30th September online and 2nd Stage Interviews 7th October (potentially in person).
 

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility:

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us. Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.

Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your application or interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR team.

We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description. If you would like to opt into this scheme, please tick ‘yes’ on the application form.
 

Privacy and Safeguarding:

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service). 

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please refer to our privacy policy on our website. 

Fundraising Officer – North of England

Job description

A fantastic permanent opportunity has arisen for a part-time Fundraising Officer to join our dynamic, friendly and supportive fundraising team. This is a home-based role and will suit an individual living in the North of England. You will be reporting to the Corporate & Regional Fundraising Manager and working in a very varied and exciting working environment.

The perfect candidate will enjoy forging positive and robust relationships with supporters including corporate partners, small businesses, philanthropic groups as well as supporting community fundraisers across the North of England, to raise vital income for our Association.  

You will use your creative and professional skillset to provide high-quality account management, stewardship, and growth across all managed income streams. No two days are the same and we are looking for someone who can be flexible in their approach and able to multitask effectively.

Blesma is a unique membership Association as well as a charity. Our Members (limbless veterans) are at the heart of all our work – therefore, the impact of our fundraising is clearly visible in the experiences of our inspirational injured veterans.

We would love to hear from talented individuals who want to help us raise the funds that we need to support limbless veterans. If you would like to apply for this exciting role, please read the attached Job Description and apply with your C.V. and a Covering Letter detailing why you’d be an ideal candidate for the role and how your experience and skills match those detailed in the Person Specification.

If you are uncertain about your suitability for this role, we encourage you to apply and allow us to assess your fit.

Please note that we may close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications.

 We look forward to hearing from you.

Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) is the national charity caring for historic churches at risk. As the operator of the third largest heritage estate in charitable ownership in the UK, our 356 historic churches include examples of irreplaceable architecture, archaeology and art from 1,000 years of English history.

CCT has an international award-winning reputation in heritage conservation and regeneration. All churches in our care are listed, mostly Grade I and II*, and some are Scheduled Ancient Monuments.

Without our care, these buildings might have disappeared entirely. Instead, they are enjoyed as social, tourism, educational and cultural resources, kept open, in use, and living once again in the heart of their communities.

Overall job purpose

This is a fundamental role within our South regional team, internally the role is known as Local Community Officer.

The future of CCT’s outstanding collection of historic churches depends on communities supporting their local CCT church with funds, events, inspiring interpretation, visitor services and preventive conservation. The Local Community Officer will engage and support communities and volunteers to care for 29 historic churches across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, ensuring each site achieves agreed standards.

We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Monday 15th September 2025.

The interviews will take place in Northampton on Tuesday 23rd September 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.

 All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, references and right to work checks.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

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 us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Director to join our team of nearly 100 staff, ideally before the end of 2025.

This is a full-time, home-based, permanent position. You can be based anywhere in mainland UK or Ireland, with some travel and occasional overnight stays to meeting and conferences mainly in England and Wales.

We offer flexibility around working hours, including the option of a 9 day fortnight - time off in lieu is also available. We offer 25 days holiday pro rata (rising to 28 days) plus statutory public holidays. We are happy to make adjustments for people with disabilities and/or caring responsibilities, and we welcome applications from all communities.

The role is a grade 7 position with a starting salary circa £75,000 plus benefits including 9% employer pension contribution.

The Finance Director (“FD”) works alongside the Chief Executive and Operations Director to manage the finances and governance of The Rivers Trust, a leading conservation charity with three associated trading subsidiaries operating across the UK and Ireland, with a collective annual income approaching £10m.

Given the prospective retirement of the current postholder at the end of 2025, we are seeking a well-qualified and experienced individual to take on this senior leadership role as soon as possible to enable handover to occur.

The role is very varied and wide-ranging, including presenting financial information to the Trustees and senior management on a quarterly basis, reviewing monthly management accounts, leading on annual budgeting, appraising internal project concepts and contracts, statutory compliance administration and liaising with auditors.

The postholder will lead a team of eight in the Finance department and join a very welcoming team of 95 highly engaged and passionate staff at The Rivers Trust.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Working alongside the CEO, the Finance Director will provide commercial, financial and governance management and leadership for The Rivers Trust ("the Charity") and its associated subsidiaries (“The Companies”). The FD will not only be an exceptional accountant, with executive oversight of the finance function, but will be commercially astute and have the confidence to represent robustly the best interests of The Companies. The FD will also be an experienced manager of people.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Act as a business partner to support and constructively challenge the CEO in the general management of the Charity and the Companies, reporting to the board.
2. Lead all aspects of the finance function (including maintaining and developing the financial control environment; robust financial accounting; cashflow management; incisive management information; clear and concise reporting to Board) to ensure that the Charity and the Companies’ assets are secured, risks are managed, and the Board of Trustees, subsidiary boards and committees can make well-informed decisions.
3. Manage relationships with auditors, funders, IT specialists, banks, investment platforms and other external organisations.
4. Provide support to project bids and the development of other commercial opportunities to ensure that bids/opportunities are optimised for the Charity and the Companies as a whole.
5. Provide input to project and programme delivery from time to time, to ensure that performance is maximised for the Charity and the Companies.
6. Attend Board meetings and Business Audit and Risk Committee meetings to guide the Board and the Senior Management Team on financial, commercial and governance issues.
7. Ensure compliance with the requirements of the Charity Commission and Companies House and, from time to time, provide guidance to members of the Rivers Trust movement on good governance practice.
8. Maintain the finance department operational manual for business continuity.
9. Serve as the Company Secretary for the Charity and Companies.

Staff Management:

1. Lead, manage and develop the finance team (who work remotely) and ensure the team understands their respective and collective contribution to achieving the Charity's and the Companies’ objectives.
2. Support the team in their professional development.
3. Ensure the team delivers a high-quality service focused on internal and external customers and funders.

Knowledge, skills, experience, and personal qualities:

Essential

• Significant experience in financial management and senior leadership roles, ideally gained in a range of organisations.
• A strategic thinker, able to see the big-picture, shape long-term direction and balance this with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with creativity and openness to innovate.
• Strong IT and digital skills, with experience of using technology to improve efficiency and automate processes.
• Proven people leadership experience, with a track record of managing, developing, and inspiring teams and creating a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• Excellent relationship builder, with the interpersonal skills to influence, collaborate, and provide constructive challenge while maintaining positive relationships across the organisation, including with trustees and senior stakeholders.
• Experience reporting to boards of trustees and/or directors, with the confidence to contribute to board-level discussions as a trusted adviser.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, able to distil complexity into pertinent, concise and understandable messages tailored to diverse audiences.
• The courage to make and communicate tough decisions and be open about risks and setbacks.
• Resilient and calm under pressure, with the ability to maintain focus and steady leadership in challenging circumstances.
• Impeccable standards of integrity and personal ethics, acting as a role model for the organisation values.
• Knowledge of Sage financial software packages.
• Work to a good standard in Microsoft 365, especially Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the charitable sector.
• Experience of being a Company Secretary.
• Understanding of the environmental sector or a passion for making a positive impact.
• Familiarity in using Sharepoint, Sage and Slack.
• Knowledge of Partial Exemption VAT rules.
• A basic understanding of Irish tax law, Irish and UK payroll taxes and corporate governance.

Qualifications/ Education

• Qualified Accountant, preferably ICAEW or ACCA.

Additional information

Everyone who works for us is expected to contribute to a respectful and inclusive working culture and follow our policies and procedures including Health & Safety, EDI, Cybersecurity and GDPR.

Please note we can only accept applications made through this site, and not sent by email or other methods.

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If you would benefit from any adjustments to support you through the process, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter.

Closing date: Wednesday 24th September 2025

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a strong pool of applications, so we encourage early submission

Our Campaigns and Communications Manager will play a key role in identifying strategic opportunities to make change through empowering and engaging our clients and local network, building and communicating a strong case for change. You will also play an important leadership role within LRMN, sitting on the management team.

Key responisibilties include:

• Leading the development and delivery of media, communications and campaign strategies and activities within LRMN to establish and maintain a consistently high and positive media profile.
• Working closely with LRMN’s Fundraising team in producing core messages and other relevant documents to support LRMN’s fundraising strategy and activities.
• Enhancing visibility and reputation to attract funding, future staff and policy changes.
• Effectively managing the Campaigns and Communications Officer and Community Engagement Officer, ensuring relevant assistance is provided to meet targets and goals.
• Developing a core set of impact evidence and relevant marketing materials that will promote the work of LRMN, show its success and the experience of refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.
• Ensuring engagement of clients in influencing local and national campaigns with their lived experience.
• Provide strategic lead on LRMN’s Borough of Sanctuary campaign, in Lewisham, Greenwich, and beyond, and other local and national campaigns.
• Developing strategic partnerships with key local, regional, and national partners in shaping and promoting campaigns most relevant to LRMN’s client base.