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Hours: Part time 3.5 days per week (26.25 hours)
Line Manager: Academic Principal
Team: Training / Training Administration
Location: Ware, Hertfordshire; (or hybrid with preferably 2 days on site per week)
Salary: £24,524 per annum pro rata + benefits
Start date: As soon as possible
All Nations Christian College has been leading the way in cross-cultural mission training for over 60 years. We provide a flexible undergraduate programme validated by The Open University, alongside specialist short courses and a well-established postgraduate programme for mission leaders. Based in the UK, Hertfordshire, we are an independent, evangelical, interdenominational Bible college welcoming students from all over the world. Our mission is to serve the global church by training disciples of Jesus Christ for mission in a multicultural world.
Role Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Compliance Officer to ensure the College meets its legal and regulatory compliance requirements as an educational establishment and a charity. The focus of the role is to be responsible, with the support of the Training Administration team, for all reporting to regulatory bodies in a timely manner to ensure the College meets the requirements of the Office for Students (OfS), The Open University (OU), Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI), UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), Competition and Marketing Authority (CMA) and other regulatory bodies. The postholder will also take on the role of Data Protection Officer (DPO) within the organisation and ensure that the college processes all personal data in compliance with UK data protection legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for reporting internal information and meeting the reporting requirements of regulatory organisations – primarily the Office for Students (OfS), Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), the Open University (OU), the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI), Competition and Marketing Authority (CMA) and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). This will be with the support of the Training Administration team and all other teams within the college.
- Collaborate with senior management and other department heads to ensure compliance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance relating to HR, Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Prevent, Communications and Finance.
- Serve as the point of contact for regulatory bodies and external auditors
- Prepare and submit reports to regulatory agencies and senior management as needed and within required deadlines
- Use external student data systems – such as HESA / Salesforce
- Perform research to remain informed regarding higher educational and other compliance requirements
- Monitor the College’s compliance and internal policies to ensure they are up to date with relevant legislation, and draft new policies when required.
- Perform risk assessments to identify potential compliance issues and help the organisation understand compliance risk and scope
- Record findings accurately and follow up with senior management to ensure that issues are rectified
- Conduct investigations to discover the root cause of compliance problems when they arise
- Develop systems for data collection, tracking, managing and reporting
- As DPO, ensure all personal data and sensitive information is handled within the College according to UK GDPR guidelines
- Draft new and amend existing data protection policies, guidelines, and procedures, in consultation with key stakeholders
- Serve as the main point of contact within the organisation for staff members, regulators, and relevant authorities on issues related to data protection, and provide advice as required.
- Maintain records of all data processing activities within the College
- Conduct audits to ensure compliance and to address potential issues
- Train and advise all staff on compliance and GDPR regulations, how to meet, maintain and improve compliance requirements and the impact of non-compliance on the College.
- Review College external communication, marketing materials, websites and presentations to ensure compliance with regulations
Qualifications and Skills
Essential
Educated to degree level
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to promote the college
Strong organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
Ability to multi-task, use initiative and prioritise
Excellent attention to detail with proof-reading skills and decision-making capability
Familiarity with compliance tools and systems
High level IT skills in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Ability to interpret complex legal and regulatory documents such as contracts
Desirable
Experience in a legal, audit or risk management role
Project management skills, using project plans and trackers
HESA Data Futures, OU Salesforce, UKVI, CMA, SMS systems, CRM systems
Experience
Essential
Experience in a similar compliance role
A track record of working independently on projects and handling a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.
Demonstrated proactive approaches to problem-solving
Expertise and knowledge of best practice in Compliance and GDPR
Succinct minute taking
Desirable
Experience in a compliance role in higher education or an academic institution
Aptitude and Values
Essential
Professional, approachable and sensitive to those of other cultures
A resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be extremely effective independently
Calm under pressure with proven ability to meet targets and deadlines
Able to work in a changing environment
A heart for Christian cross-cultural mission
High standard of integrity and ethics
Other Information
§ This role is located at our site in Ware, Hertfordshire; (or hybrid with preferably 2 days on site per week).
§ It is a genuine requirement that the post holder is a committed Christian and fully supports the objectives of the college.
§ All Nations Christian College is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children from abuse and neglect. We expect all staff who work with us to share this commitment.
§ If you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact HR
§ Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Benefits
§ Employer pension contributions of 8%. A salary sacrifice scheme option is also available.
§ Life Assurance of three times salary
§ Employee Assistance Programme
§ 30 days holiday per annum pro rata plus bank holidays (excluding the May bank holidays) plus the days the College is closed between Christmas and New Year.
§ Free, freshly prepared lunch at the College on your working days if on site.
To cultivate biblically rooted, hope-filled and culturally relevant engagement with God's mission by training and equipping disciples of Jesus Christ



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Harris Hill is recruiting for a Finance and Operations Administrator with French and/or Spanish (Spoken) skills, for this International Charity, working in developing countries. Based in Central London. (Hybrid working)
- REPORTING TO: CEO
- CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid)
- PROPOSED SALARY: £35,000 per annum depending on experience
- LOCATION: Central London. (CANDIDATES MUST LIVE IN THE UK. THIS IS HYBRID ROLE. NO OVERSEAS TRAVEL)
- HYBRID WORKING: A minimum of 2 days per week is based at their offices in Central London.
- BENEFITS: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, attractive employer contribution-only pension, private medical insurance cover, excellent working environment.
- HOURS: Full-time, 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
- LANGUAGE SKILLS DESIRABLE: French and/or Spanish (Spoken)
About the role: Principal Responsibilities
- Finance Administration - 60% of role
• Processing grant payments (10-15 weekly) via online banking in line with authorisation limits
• Inputting and updating all incoming and outgoing transactions on QuickBooks.
• Saving payment confirmations on the server and on QuickBooks.
• Scanning and Electronic filing of accounts and finance invoices, receipts, credits.
• Calling organisations in different countries to verify bank account details (as part of anti-fraud checks.)
• Weekly and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Financial support to CEO and auditors for annual audit.
• Administration of 3 company credit cards and company expenses.
• Ad hoc administration duties to support charity and CEO including communications with the Charity Commission.
2. Grant assistance – 5%
• Review and edit of grant letters for c.15 grants per year.
• Email liaison with grantees to ensure timely submission of paperwork including annual reports.
3. Assistance to CEO - 25%
• Provide a professional, comprehensive and high-quality executive support to the CEO, including time, diary and email management, travel and accommodation arrangements, expenses, providing support to meetings, drafting appropriate correspondence and document production.
• Providing project administration support and management of discreet pieces of work relating to the Trustees meeting.
4. Office Management - 10%
• Handling incoming and outgoing correspondence e.g. post, office phone
• Inventory and supplies Ensuring that office has sufficient stationary, kitchen and bathroom supplies
• Facilities: deal with any repairs and cleaning including liaison with cleaning company
• Organising catering for Trustees meetings x3 annually
• Weekly backup of server
• Event planning: organising company events e.g. strategic planning sessions, visits from grantees, office outings
Person specification
• Outstanding organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent numerical skills
• Proficient on MS programmes, Sharepoint and accounting packages (QuickBooks ideal)
About Children Not Numbers
The conflict in Gaza has left thousands of children in urgent need of medical care, trauma support, and long-term assistance. Children Not Numbers is a grassroots UK-based charity committed to the health, safety, education, and wellbeing of Gaza’s children.
Children Not Numbers (CNN) was established in early 2024 to address the urgent need to support Palestinian children caught up amid an unprecedented conflict. Within 18 months, we have grown rapidly into a global network of c.200 committed contractors and volunteers:
Our work includes:
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Emergency medical aid for sick and injured children in Gaza, delivered through collaboration between local staff and an international network of volunteer medics
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Short-term medical evacuation for urgent and complex cases – more than 230 children have been safely evacuated to date
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Rehabilitation and trauma support for children with life-changing injuries and extreme psychological trauma
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Maternal Support Programme – over 500 women supported across 1,100+ appointments
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Education and Empowerment Programme, currently supporting 300 children in Gaza with academic and psychological care
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International advocacy, including engagement with the UN, European Commission, UK government and other international bodies
About the role
This is a key position within a growing organisation, offering the opportunity to shape and strengthen risk and compliance systems that underpin CNN’s humanitarian work.
As Risk & Compliance Manager, you will:
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Lead on organisational risk and compliance, ensuring CNN operates with transparency, integrity, and accountability.
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Oversee risk management frameworks, compliance reviews, due diligence processes, and internal policies.
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Provide assurance to Directors, Trustees, and donors that CNN meets all relevant regulations, ethical standards, and donor requirements.
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Support colleagues across all teams to embed a culture of compliance, safeguarding, and ethical practice.
You will report to the Director and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Trustees.
As well as this opportunity to make a difference, you will supported in your role by an international team that cares and supports one another, where diversity is a given and creating a sense of belonging is core to who we are and what we do.
About you
We are seeking an experienced and proactive professional with a strong understanding of risk and compliance within the charity or NGO sector.
You will bring:
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Strong experience in compliance, risk management, or audit in a charity, NGO, or similar setting.
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Proven experience managing risk registers, due diligence processes, and compliance reviews.
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Strong knowledge of UK charity law, donor compliance, safeguarding, GDPR, and anti-fraud/anti-bribery frameworks.
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Excellent analytical, communication, and influencing skills.
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A collaborative approach and confidence in advising senior leaders and trustees.
A professional compliance or risk qualification (e.g. ICA, IRM) would be desirable.
Please see the job description document attached for a full list of role responsibilities and person specification.
Application instructions
Applications will be assessed by CV only in the first instance. To be considered for the next stage, please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates your relevant risk and/or compliance experience within a charity or NGO context, and relevant qualifications and training.
Eligibility: You must be a UK resident with the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas.
COMMUNITY HUB LEADER
Oasis Hobmoor, Wash Lane, B25 8FD
Full-time (40 hours per week, 1 FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £35,570 per annum
Opportunity
Oasis is looking for a Community Hub Leader who can combine an entrepreneurial flair and excellent leadership skills to lead Oasis Hub Hobmoor through the next phase of its growth.
We are seeking an experienced Community Hub Leader who will bring fresh vision, take the community on the next stage of its journey together as a movement and bring innovation as well as stability to the charity, which has become an anchor, and a place called home for the local community.
The post holder will lead the local charity – which over the last 8 years has grown considerably, in terms of staffing, income and projects (including food pantry and café, football training and teams, a wide range of adult education, advice and support, an array of community classes and holiday provision).
About us
Oasis Hub Hobmoor is a local charity situated in South Yardley, Birmingham, at the meeting point of three wards: Tyseley and Hay Mills, South Yardley, and Yardley West and Stetchford.
Our aim is to help create a local community where people of all ages and stages feel included, know they can contribute, and realise a deep sense of belonging. We are actively engaged in creating a community that is characterised by trust, safety, and opportunity.
Key responsibilities
This is a key role as you will be responsible for strategic oversight of the local charity, ensuring the youth and community work supports the work of the academy, working alongside other local Oasis leaders such as the Academy Principal, volunteers and members of the local community to develop a joined up local vision for the community.
Some of the specific duties of this role include:
· Establishment and coordination of a range of provision such as family support, holiday clubs, volunteering and community empowerment projects.
· Maintaining and building supportive working partnerships across the community and various groups.
· Leading strategic development (e.g. comms, income generation, MEL).
· Planning, resourcing and coordinating the community plan, measuring impact.
· Strengthening the local Oasis Movement.
About you
This is very much a relational and project management role. As such, the successful applicant will need to demonstrate:
· A strategic mindset, and experience of leading community delivery and growing projects.
· Innovative use of resources and budget management to maximise funding, with a track record of securing income.
· A thorough knowledge and understanding community work.
· An education to degree level or equivalent and /or relevant professional qualification.
This is a unique opportunity for a self-reliant and results-focused individual, who is looking to make a difference in this complex and high-profile field of work.
What we offer
· Flexible working practices which encourage innovation and fresh ideas.
· A supportive network and friendly team in a motivating working environment.
· A non-contributory defined benefit pension scheme with 7% employer contributions.
· 25 days holiday per year (plus Bank Holidays), rising to 30 days after 2 years of service.
· Employee wellbeing schemes such as Cycle to Work and an employee funded health cash plan.
Application process
For full details please go the Oasis UK charity website.
Closing date for completed applications is 9am Monday December 8th 2025. Stage 1 interviews will be held on either 10th or 11th December via Teams and the final stage will take place on Wednesday 17th December in person at Hobmoor.
Please send us your CV and cover letter.
To arrange a visit or an informal conversation about the role, please visit the Oasis Charity Jobs website.
We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Director of Finance (Chief Financial Officer)
Location: Southampton (SO19) or New Forest Hub (SO45) (with travel across the Trust)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time 4 days p/week, flexible hours
Salary: Competitive, Local Government Pension Scheme
We are seeking an exceptional Director of Finance (CFO) to join our leadership team at a pivotal point in our journey. With the impending planned retirement of our current postholder, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the next phase of the Trust’s development — strengthening financial strategy, driving sustainability, and supporting future growth.
Working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic leadership across all aspects of financial management, compliance and assurance. You will play a key role in delivering our Vision 2030 and our five Big Moves, ensuring every pound we invest brings maximum value to the children and communities we serve.
We are looking for a qualified finance professional who combines strategic insight with operational excellence. You will have a collaborative, values-driven approach and the ability to influence at all levels. Experience within education, public sector, or charitable contexts would be an advantage, but above all, you will share our commitment to integrity, inclusion and impact.
What's special about our Trust?
At Inspire Learning Partnership, we believe that people are the key to delivering exceptional education for every child. Yes, there are some perks to working in our Trust, but we feel that the most significant one, is that we provide you with an environment where you can do your best work, be listened to, involved and valued. Our people strategy is at the heart of our work across the Trust.
As a member of a small, dynamic central team, you’ll have the chance to shape Trust-wide systems, strengthen partnerships, and contribute to our wider work across IT, procurement and sustainability — helping ensure our schools thrive and our people flourish.
The successful applicant will be warmly welcomed into our Trust partnership and able to access a myriad of opportunities and experiences that will support personal and professional growth. We are research led and psychological safety is an important feature of the approach that we take to staff development and growth within our Trust.
How to Apply
Early application is encouraged as we anticipate significant interest and therefore reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates prior to the closing date.
If you would like to find out more about the role or arrange an informal conversation, please contact Rosie Perry, Executive Assistant to the CEO at Inspire Learning Partnership.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Inspire Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
An enhanced DBS check is required for all roles in regulated activity. The specific safeguarding responsibilities of this role are outlined within Part One of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
Further details concerning our safeguarding policies and procedures, including our statement on the Rehabilitation of Offenders, can be found on the Trust website.
As part of our due diligence and in line with the recommendation made in Keeping Children Safe in Education, the Trust reserves the right to undertake online searches on shortlisted candidates. Further details about our searches can be found within our Recruitment Policy.
Key Dates
Application Deadline: 12pm on Tuesday 24 November 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 2 December 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Canterbury Cathedral is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
We are looking to recruit a dynamic and visionary individual to join Canterbury Cathedral as a Governance Officer. Providing strategic leadership of governance across the organisation, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, promoting best practice, and supporting the effective operation of the Board (Chapter) and it's committees.
As a Governance Officer, you will ensure that the organisation operates within the legal, regulatory, and best practice frameworks applicable to the charitable, religious organisations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide authoritative guidance and advice to Chapter, Committees, SLT and staff members on governance best practice and interpretation of governing documents.
- Act as Clerk to Chapter and our Senior Leadership Team, ensuring agendas are focused, meetings are compliant, and decision-making supports strategic objectives, taking responsibility for communicating these throughout the organisation.
- Lead the development and delivery of the organisations governance strategy, ensuring structures, policies and processes are effective, proportionate, and aligned to the strategic plan and community values.
- Review, develop and maintain governance policies and procedures (e.g. conflict of interest, whistleblowing, risk, delegation of authority), ensuring they are up to date and prepared for audits as required.
- Produce the Cathedrals Annual Governance Statement for approval by Chapter.
- Support recruitment, induction, and training of Chapter and Committee members, fostering an informed and engaged governance community. Oversee systems for board and committee effectiveness reviews including commissioning of external reviews where required.
- Maintain statutory and regulatory compliance: ensure filings with the Charity Commission, Companies House (if relevant), and other regulatory bodies are completed accurately and on time.
- Monitor developments in charity law, regulation, and governance best practices; ensure the organisations governance practices are aligned.
- Check reports for completeness and quality assurance in terms of content and format, and dispatch agenda in accordance with agreed deadlines.
What We're Looking For
- Good understanding of charity governance, legal and regulatory requirements (e.g. Charity Commission, Companies House, relevant legislation).
- Experience in policy drafting and implementation.
- Knowledge of risk management practices.
- Some legal or compliance training or professional qualification.
- Understanding of the requirements of the Charity Commission.
- Ability to collate accurate and relevant performance data.
- Articulate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Resilient and flexible.
- Ability to influence others to achieve required outcomes.
Please see the full job description and person specification for further details.
Interviews will be taking place on the 16th December 2025 in person at Canterbury Cathedral.
For your application to be considered, you will need to complete the attached application form.
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We’re seeking an innovative Finance Officer to support our work and
build a strong internal resources team. If you enjoy looking for better ways of working, process improvement and
the challenge of integrating emerging technology into everyday finance, this may be the role for you. You will work closely with the Secretariat, providing cross-cover support, facilitating our teams to deliver our Impact goals, strengthen locally led action, and help shape our global positioning for children and families.
If you’re an innovative, pro-active, finance professional we’d love to hear
from you!
Location: Remote, home based within the UK
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: 24.5 / 0.7 FTE (flex up to 0.8 FTE per week)
Grade: C
Reporting to: International Finance Manager
Line manager for: N/A
Job Purpose:
This role sits within Family for Every Child’s (Family) Sustainability team, providing comprehensive support for all aspects of financial management. The Finance Officer will work closely with the Secretariat, providing a central support function for the Sustainability, Impact, and Innovation teams. This role will support the International Finance Manager (IFM) in building an internal finance function and will work with Family’s outsourced financial service provider in the UK to transition support in-house, ensuring efficient income and expenditure processing, reconciliation and reporting.
This role includes study support to become a qualified accountant (ACCA) with the potential for role development linked to successful exam progression. Family offers a study leave policy of 10 days over a rolling 12 month period (pro rata for part time staff).
Scope and Limits of Authority:
The post holder is expected to organise their own day-to-day activities according to the overall priorities and timescales set, and to exercise sound judgement in many critical decision-making areas.
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Purchase delegation of £1,000; invoice approval delegation of £2,000
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This role does not have budgetary or line management responsibility
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Processing of personal and confidential data
Key Responsibilities:
Finance administration
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Principal point of contact for staff and suppliers (purchasing, expenses and payments).
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Managing and organising the finance inbox, ensuring queries are answered in a timely manner and ensuring good supplier relations are maintained.
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Processing all invoices and expenses onto the accounting system, ensuring correct coding and allocation of costs.
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Preparation of domestic and international payment runs, ensuring international payments are compliant with local requirements and following up on any issues.
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Working closely with the Programme Officer to track the status of grants and ensure outgoing payments are received.
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Managing the prepaid cash cards and monthly sign off of spend, supporting staff with purchases and expenses, checking and updating expense claims prior to processing of payment.
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Bank reconciliations, monitoring bank activity, ensuring invoices/expenses paid by direct debit are processed and approved as required, maintaining supplier details up to date.
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Preparation of monthly journal entries for review and approval by the IFM.
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Acting as the main point of contact for staff to provide guidance on all operational financial policies and procedures.
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Leading on continuous improvement to operational finance processes, including the use of AI technology to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Payroll
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Preparation of monthly UK payroll. Working closely with the HR Officer to ensure all adjustments are processed.
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Preparation of monthly UK pension submissions within the required deadline.
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Processing all pension changes, including auto-enrolment and adjustments to contributions.
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Checking calculations for EOR and international payrolls.
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Preparation of monthly payroll allocation journals for review and approval by the IFM.
Financial budgeting and reporting
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Supporting and coordinating the budgeting process with the International Finance Manager and budget holders, updating the budget templates and checking the draft budget for accuracy and completeness.
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Supporting the production of monthly and quarterly financial reports and cash flows, reviewing trial balances prior to accounts consolidation, carrying out income reconciliation review by the International Finance Manager, and completing sample checks of the financial reports.
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Supporting the preparation of the accounts for the annual audit and financial report
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Supporting the Impact team by reviewing project budgets, re-forecasts and financial reports prepared by members
Income processing and reporting
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Carrying out the income reconciliation between the Bank and Salesforce, working with the Database Officer and Analytics & Process Officer to ensure the necessary adjustments to the database are made.
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Ensuring income recognition is in line with accounting standards and preparing and uploading draft journals for recognition of income to Xero.
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Preparing and completing HMRC Gift Aid submission files, monitoring the Gift Aid debtor balance and receipts from HMRC
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Assisting the IG Finance Manager in administering and reporting on legacy income
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Carrying out financial analysis and reports as needed for donor reporting, forecasting and financial modeling.
Cross Cover support
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HR: Managing the monthly payroll process with the outsourced provider including provision of data, and checking reports and calculations, for UK payroll and all international payrolls
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HR: Maintaining day to day liaison with line managers and any outsourced payroll and employment providers (EOR).
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Fundraising: Assisting the Supporter Care team with income processing, including regular payment processes
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Impact: Assisting the Programme Officer with purchase orders and grant management as needed to cover periods of leave and heavier workloads (i.e. during events, etc…)
Self management
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Bringing a results focused, open and collaborative way of working to all you do to include agility, flexibility and an innovative approach, supporting colleagues to thrive in a remote working environment
Undertaking any other reasonable duties as required to support effective financial support across the Secretariat and wider Alliance.
The Key Responsibilities above set out the priorities for this role which will shift and develop to respond to the evolving nature of Family.
Family for Every Child is evolving and in order to support the Alliance the role of the Secretariat has to adapt and respond to the changing needs of the members. This has an impact on each and every role within the Secretariat, therefore flexibility is key and the ability to respond to change, shift responsibilities and work collaboratively underlies the approach all staff need to take.
Person Specification:
Education, qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential
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Proven experience of working within a finance function.
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Working knowledge of UK accounting standards, bookkeeping and finance administration
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Advanced IT literacy, with strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel
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Experience of using accounting software, ideally Xero with ezzybills and ApprovalMax
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Excellent numeracy and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Confident use of fundraising databases and/or customer relationship management systems
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Willingness to undertake professional qualification in accounting (ACCA).
Desirable
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Qualified AAT level 3, HNC or equivalent bookkeeping/finance experience
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Experience of working remotely or with remote-working colleagues and of working as part of an international team across different timezones.
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Experience of working within a network organisation.
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Experience of working in a multicultural setting
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Experience of working with Google Apps
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Knowledge of Charity SORP, Power BI, Salesforce
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Payroll qualified or ability to take on payroll training.
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Willingness to explore the use of AI and other technologies to improve and enhance the finance function.
Skills and personal attributes
Role specific skills
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High standard of numeracy and analytical skills
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Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise a high volume of work and meet deadlines.
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Excellent reconciliation skills, with a systematic and rigorous approach
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Quick and accurate keyboard skills, and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain high standards of accuracy under pressure
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Ability to manage delays and solve problems
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Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in relation to a range of information
The following skills and personal attributes are expected of all staff
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Flexible and adaptable; willing to contribute to other streams of work and across teams
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Bringing a results focused, open and collaborative way of working to all you do to include agility, flexibility and a ‘can do’ mentality, supporting colleagues to thrive in a remote working environment.
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Highly skilled communicator, in different formats, capable of working across languages and cultures with a high level of fluency in English (using translation and interpretation support as relevant)
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Flexibility to work outside typical working hours and days and across time zones
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Highly organised and self-motivated, able to manage and deliver on multiple concurrent tasks
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Competent IT proficiency across a range of packages, able to learn quickly and troubleshoot problems independently
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Ability to use initiative and work without close supervision, working both as part of a team and as an individual
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Excellent command of English (oral and written) is a must, but working knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic or French is appreciated to broaden the range of language skills within the Secretariat
Travel
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Limited to annual team planning day (UK)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Woman’s Trust is a leading, specialist mental health charity supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse. As we approach our 30th anniversary in 2026, we stand at a powerful moment of growth and transformation. Each year, our trauma-informed, women-led services provide life-changing counselling, therapeutic support and advocacy to women and children across London. Our ambition is to scale this work to reach many more nationally. With a dedicated team of 45 staff, a strong financial foundation and annual income of £1.3m and a deeply committed Board of Trustees, we are poised to shape an ambitious new strategy for the years ahead.
We are now seeking an inspirational Chief Executive Officer to lead Woman’s Trust into this next chapter. This is a rare opportunity to guide a respected organisation whose work is not only transformative but often life-saving. The CEO will steer our strategic and operational development, strengthen and expand partnerships, grow sustainable income, and champion our voice across policy, public campaigns and mental health advocacy. Alongside a dedicated and collaborative team and Board, you will play a vital role in delivering and developing innovative services—supporting women and children, survivors navigating the justice system, and peer-led support groups—ensuring we remain responsive to the needs and experiences of those we serve.
We are seeking an inspirational and experienced people leader who combines strategic thinking with the ambition needed to position Woman’s Trust for growth. Confident in representing your organisation at a policy and advocacy level, you will act as a powerful ambassador for survivors’ mental health, influencing systems, shaping debate and strengthening our public voice. With strong financial and governance insight and the ability to build trusted, values-driven relationships across sectors, you will model a growth mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement. Above all, you will uphold our feminist, inclusive and survivor-centred values, nurturing an empowering and equitable culture for our staff, volunteers, partners, and—most importantly—the women and children we serve.
To read more about the opportunity and our work, including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief.
If you have the passion, clarity and commitment to champion the mental health and wellbeing of women and children survivors—and the leadership to guide Woman’s Trust into a bold new era—we would be delighted to hear from you.
Closing Date: 21 December 2025
People Beyond Profit Screening Conversations: 22 December - 6 January 2026
Woman’s Trust Panel Interviews:
· First Stage (online): 14 January 2026
· Second Stage (in-person): 21 January 2026
Please note:
This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Location: HMS Raleigh, Torpoint, East Cornwall, PL11 2PD
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary: £29,000 gross per annum
Closing Date: 1st of December 2025
Are you a Training Centre Support Officer looking for a new opportunity?
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.
We are currently looking for a Training Centre Support Officer to join our team at HMS RALEIGH.
About the role
The purpose of this role is to support the Centre Manager in managing the facility known as SCTC Raleigh which is hosted at HMS Raleigh. We operate within and as part of HMS Raleigh, this requires significant co-ordination and liaison across the wider team at HMS Raleigh. The purpose of SCTC Raleigh is to facilitate and support the delivery of cadet training for all organisations of the Royal Navy Cadet Forces. This role is responsible for facilities management and health and safety reporting to the Centre Manager.
Responsibilities
- To support the Centre Manager to facilitate all activity hosted at the centre
- Lead on arranging all logistics in support of the centre’s activities
- Ensure the centres facilities are maintained appropriately
- Manage the routine health and safety records and actions for the Centre Manager
Requirements
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Experience/knowledge of uniformed and/or youth organisations
- Experience working within the Military environment preferably Royal Navy.
- Can demonstrate ability to form and maintaining collaborative relationships.
- Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends
For further information, please download the Recruitment Pack.
Benefits
- 51 days annual leave per annum
- Hybrid working for many roles
- Volunteering Leave
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to the Marine Society Digital Library
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.
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