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We are looking for an experienced Project Lead to lead the delivery of Thriving Change Makers, an exciting new programme supporting young people in Barnet to develop leadership skills, lead social action and influence the services and communities around them.
You will lead the mobilisation and delivery of the programme, supporting approximately 60 young people in Year 1 across two cohorts. You will provide leadership to programme staff, build strong partnerships with schools and community organisations, oversee safeguarding and risk, manage the delegated budget, and ensure the programme delivers against its outcomes.
A key focus will be ensuring that young people have a genuine voice in shaping the programme, with opportunities to develop their skills and progress into youth ambassador, advisory and governance roles.
We are looking for someone with substantial experience of leading youth, community or social-action programmes, with strong skills in project management, safeguarding, partnership working, monitoring and evaluation. You will be organised, collaborative and committed to inclusive, accessible and youth-led practice.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a new programme from the ground up, support young people to lead change and help build a model that will expand into Enfield and Brent in future years.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details about the role and requirements.
What we offer:
- Generous annual leave entitlement - 28 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff)
- Flexible and hybrid working (dependent on role) to ensure you enjoy a good work-life balance.
- Christmas office closure
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Pension scheme – 5% employee contribution, 3% employer contribution
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Promoting a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
At CB Plus, we promote a diverse and inclusive workplace where we can all be ourselves. Everyone is treated fairly, individual differences are celebrated, and all employees are valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from disabled applicants, including those with mental health conditions, people from Global Majority and minoritised communities, and those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the Disability Confident Scheme. However, in the event of a high number of applicants, it may not be possible to interview all candidates who meet these criteria, and we reserve the right to limit interviews to a manageable number.
We also have experience supporting Access to Work applications to ensure that employees who need adjustments have the support they need to feel confident and do their best in their roles.
If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to assist you.
Please send a CV and covering letter setting out your interest in and suitability for the role:
- The CV should clearly state the names and periods/dates the candidate worked or volunteered for each organisation under their employment history and explain any gaps.
- The covering letter should address each point under the person specification showing how the candidate meets the person specification with examples from previous work or volunteering.
Please note we will only consider applications with both a CV and covering letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Project Coordinator to support the effective delivery of our assessment, onboarding, grants administration and event activities. This role is central to ensuring a positive experience for applicants and participants throughout their journey, providing excellent customer service, coordinating key processes, and maintaining accurate records across multiple platforms. The successful candidate will be confident managing competing priorities, have exceptional attention to detail, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.
The role involves coordinating assessment and recruitment activities from initial enquiries through to final decisions, ensuring applicants receive a professional and positive experience throughout the process. Responsibilities include managing applications, coordinating interviews and selection panels, preparing panel documentation, communicating outcomes, and supporting assessment activities. Working closely with programme and grants colleagues, you will ensure processes run smoothly, deadlines are met, and accurate records are maintained.
In addition, you will support participant onboarding, grants administration, and event delivery. This includes maintaining participant records across multiple systems, carrying out verification checks, processing grant payments, and supporting the logistics of in-person events.
We are looking for someone with excellent organisational and administrative skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The successful candidate will also contribute to improving team processes and developing specialist knowledge in key areas of programme delivery, helping to ensure the efficient and effective operation of our programmes.
To equip people with skills, funding, and networks to realise their potential, improve lives and protect the planet.
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We are the UK branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (known as CPA UK). We are based in the Houses of Parliament and represent the UK Parliament in the Commonwealth. We bring together parliamentarians to share good practice. We strengthen parliamentary democracy.
Peer to peer learning is central to how CPA UK works. We organise meetings and visits in the UK and overseas. Our aim is for UK and Commonwealth parliamentarians and officials to share knowledge and learn from each other. Our members talk about a huge variety of topics. Our key themes are eliminating violence against women and girls, tackling climate change, trade in the Commonwealth and digital transformation.
The Finance Manager is responsible for the overall management and delivery of the finance function for CPA UK. You will be responsible for financial modelling and analysis, management of finance data and preparation of the accounts in readiness for the annual external audit. You will ensure that internal finance policies are fit for purpose and that internal financial controls are applied. This includes providing guidance and support to colleagues regarding business decisions.
The Finance Manager will operate as a proactive Finance Business Partner, working closely with managers and senior leaders to provide financial insight, constructive challenge and support overcoming difficulties and answering questions. The postholder will help inform decision-making, problem-solve, improve organisational performance and ensure resources are used effectively to achieve the organisation's objectives.
The role provides a compliance function in filing accounts and recording our Executive Committee’s membership correctly with Companies House and The Charity Commission.
The finance team consists of the Finance Manager and a Finance Officer. The Finance Manager reports to the Deputy Chief Executive who is Head of the Business Strategy Team in which the role sits. CPA UK’s annual turnover is around £3M.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking an experienced, commercially astute and forward-thinking Director of Finance to provide strategic leadership of the organisation's financial management, planning and governance. This is a pivotal executive leadership role responsible for ensuring financial sustainability, supporting organisational growth, driving operational excellence, and enabling the charity to maximise its impact.
The successful candidate will be a qualified finance professional (or qualified by experience) with extensive experience of financial leadership, budgeting, forecasting, financial control, and strategic planning. They will bring a proactive and innovative approach to financial management, identifying opportunities for organisational development, efficiency, improvement, and sustainable growth.
Ideally, candidates will have experience within the charity, not-for-profit or public sector environment and possess a strong understanding of charity accounting, governance and regulatory compliance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you be the next Chief Officer of Just Drop-In?
We're looking for an inspiring, values-driven leader to guide our much-loved charity in Macclesfield into its next chapter.
For 25 years, Just Drop-In has been a lifeline for young people 11–24yrs old across the north of Cheshire East. Every year, we support more than 1,000 children and young people through our Counselling, Mentoring, Wellbeing, and Parent Support Services — and the need has never been greater.
We're looking for someone who brings:
✅ Strong leadership experience
✅ Business awareness
✅ Safeguarding knowledge and experience
✅ Experience of working with children and young people and a genuine passion for helping them thrive
This is a rare opportunity to lead an organisation with deep roots in its community and a team that truly believes in its mission.
If this sounds like you — or someone you know — we'd love to hear from you.
Please see further information and how to apply by downloading the attached document or clicking redirect to recruiter.
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Gendered Intelligence is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as its next Chief Executive. This is a rare opportunity to lead a nationally respected, trans-led organisation with real influence on policy, professional practice and the lives of trans, non-binary and gender exploring people across the UK.
The next Chief Executive will inherit strong foundations: an experienced and committed team of just under 40 people, a distinctive and trusted public profile, and a range of services that reach communities, professionals and institutions across the country. With income of around £1.5–2m, the next Chief Executive will lead the organisation through its next phase of development at a time when that leadership matters enormously.
The role offers the chance to shape strategic direction, open new partnerships and income streams, and contribute to national conversations on trans equality and human rights, while working alongside people who are deeply committed to the mission and to each other.
We are looking for someone who combines strategic clarity with operational grounding, who leads with calm and consistency, and who understands both the privilege and the responsibility of this role. We will be honest with candidates about what the role involves, and we expect the same in return.
Full details of the role can be found on our website and in the attached recruitment pack.
With a 110-year history, we are proud to be able to say that the WI continues to be the largest and most influential UK women’s organisation, with over 170,000 members. Our campaigns push for change on the issues that matter to women and their communities, from equal pay to climate change, mental health and violence against women. The WI has brought about real change, and this record of action shows that we are as relevant today as we were in 1915.
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (the NFWI) is responsible for running the organisation and provides support and advice to members at both regional and local levels.
About the Innovation and Project Officer role
Supporting innovation across the organisation, you will help to develop and deliver programmes that grow our membership, reach and influence. You will lead the day-to-day management of pilot projects that test new initiatives and engagement opportunities with new audiences, monitoring and evaluating outcomes to capture insights and valuable learning that helps shape the direction of the organisation. This role will involve developing project plans, timelines and key deliverables to monitor project progress and ensure success. You will carry out qualitative and quantitative research to identify the current and changing needs of women to support organisational decision-making and drive innovation in everything that we do.
Location: Hybrid working, with one day per week at our London, Oxfordshire or Wales office.
About you
You should be experienced in supporting organisational development within membership settings, and skilled in project design and delivery. You will have strong data analysis and interpretation skills, with the ability to communicate your findings to diverse audiences. You should have a methodical approach to project management, and be able to confidently engage and build relationships with stakeholders and different audiences. Familiarity in overseeing budgets would be beneficial, as would some knowledge of the trends affecting the voluntary sector, but above all a passion for supporting initiatives that contribute to organisational growth and change will be key to your success in the role.
How to apply
For further information about this Innovation and Project Officer role, please download the recruitment pack which includes the job description and person specification.
To apply, please submit your current CV with a covering letter clearly explaining why you would be suitable for the role to the HR department.
Closing date: 15 September 2026.
First-round interview (virtual): w/c 21 September 2026.
Second-round interview (in-person): w/c 28 September 2026.
No other media or agencies, please.
The WI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. Reg. Charity No. 803793.
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About us
CASPA encourages autistic pride and supports autistic individuals to have fun, learn life skills, and make safe and inclusive community connections.
Our vision is to build a society in which autistic individuals feelunderstood andempoweredto be their full self and live their best life. Our values are:
Acceptance – We are inclusive and celebrate our differences.
Support – We are supportive, caring and kind.
Community – We connect people and build community.
Trust – We earn trust and create safety.
Communication – We listen to others and communicate honestly.
About the role
We are recruiting for an experienced Finance Manager to lead and manage CASPA’s financial operations.
This role involves overseeing the charity’s financial management, producing budgets and management accounts, monitoring cashflow, ensuring financial compliance, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring robust financial systems and controls are in place across the organisation.
The successful candidate will join our Senior Leadership Team, supporting the CEO and Board of Trustees and playing a pivotal role in achieving the charity’s objectives and future growth
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What you’ll do:
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Lead and manage CASPA’s financial operations
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Oversee the charity’s financial management
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Produce budgets and management accounts
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Monitor cashflow
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Ensure financial compliance
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Support strategic decision-making
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Ensure robust financial systems and controls are in place across the organisation
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Join the Senior Leadership Team, supporting the CEO and Board of Trustees
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Play a pivotal role in achieving the charity’s objectives and future growth
Salary Band: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum FTE (DOE)
Contract Type: 1 year fixed-term contract with potential to extend
Reports to: CEO
Working Pattern: 21 hours per week Monday – Friday
Location: Bromley-based. Must be able to work in the office on Tuesdays, with the remainder of the week working from home or at venues within the Bromley borough as required.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is
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A resilient, solution-focused professional
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Able to work efficiently on their own initiative and collaboratively within a small, dedicated team
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Passionate about supporting the work of a local charity and contributing to positive outcomes for autistic people and their families
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A team member with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who can build productive relationships with colleagues, trustees and external stakeholders
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Confident presenting financial information and supporting organisational decision-making
They will ideally have experience of charity finance, including budgeting, management accounts, cashflow forecasting, financial compliance and financial reporting. Knowledge of Charity SORP and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero or Sage would be advantageous.
We are particularly keen to attract those with lived experience of neurodivergence and believe in the importance of nurturing a diverse team who reflect our values.
The ability to travel in and around the Bromley area is essential to the role.
Committed – We are committed to CASPA’s mission and our work.
Learning – We share knowledge, learn from others to grow our skills, and
support others to grow.
Proactive – We take action, problem solve and “muck in” where needed.
Organised – We plan and manage our time, tasks and responsibilities.
Optimistic – We think positively, encourage fun, and promote autistic pride.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We are keen to attract those with lived experience of autism. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and disability.
How to apply
Before you apply, please read through the relevant Job Description carefully. This will give you more information about what is required for the role. It also includes a person specification.
Please apply with
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your CV (no more than 2 pages) and;
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a Supporting Statement (for example a one page cover letter or a 2-minute video). This should include:
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your motivation for the role
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your motivation for working for us
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your key skills/experience in relation to the Person Specification.
(Please note that generic cover letters will not be accepted).
The safety and welfare of our members is paramount. This post is subject to satisfactory references and a full DBS check.
Closing date for applications: 29th September 2026
Interviews to take place: w/c 5th October 2026
The information you provide remains anonymous and is stored and processed separately to the recruitment campaign.
Please note that this role requires candidates to have the right to work in the UK for the duration of employment without sponsorship.
We may close our recruitment campaign early based on application suitability and encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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About us
Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are needed now more than ever, with unpaid carers providing more hours of care than ever before, which is adversely impacting on their finances, health and wellbeing. We exist to make life better for carers and bring about lasting change.
About the role
This is a new, exciting part-time and fixed-term role, to support our Carer Services team in managing and delivering key projects. The breadth of the role will span research, design, development and project monitoring and evaluation.
About you
Do you have project management experience, and enjoy research, design and development activities? Do you have excellent communication and relationship building skills? Are you looking to join a high performing team on a part-time basis? Then this could be the role for you!
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation; fostering an environment and working culture that celebrates and promotes diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role, dependent on the needs of the applicant.
We are proud to be an Employers for Carers member. We have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge and achieved the Disability Confident Employer accreditation. We aim to offer interviews to those who have a disability covered under the definition outlined in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the minimum criteria for the role. The minimum criteria can be found under the Essential section of the Person Specification of the recruitment pack. Please let us know if your application is being made under the Disability Confident Scheme. You are not required to share the nature of your disability or long term health condition. You will need to state in your email application that you are making your application under the Disability Confident Scheme as you consider yourself to be disabled, or as having a disability. If you meet the minimum criteria then you will be offered an interview.
At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please contact us to discuss.
The closing date for applications is 5pm, Sunday 20 September.
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
There will be a two stage interview process with rolling interviews as we receive applications with the right to appoint ahead of the closing date.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.
National AIDS Trust is the UK’s HIV rights charity. We work to stop HIV from standing in the way of health, dignity and equality, and to end new HIV transmissions. Our expertise, research and advocacy secure lasting change to the lives of people living with and at risk of HIV.
Each year, we run a huge World AIDS Day campaign across the UK, engaging thousands of schools, colleges, universities, companies, community groups and individuals to raise awareness of HIV and vital funds to support our work. We also run an online shop, taking hundreds of ribbon and brooch orders during the campaign.
We’re looking for someone self-motivated and enthusiastic to help our small, dedicated fundraising team liaise with our many supporters and send out packs of red ribbons and supporting materials. You’ll also coordinate and manage the dispatch of online shop orders, and support the finance and resources team to reconcile donations received through our website.
You’ll be part of a small team of dedicated colleagues working across different fundraising specialisms whilst collaborating to reach our goals, and a key part of an organisation of people who are all inspired by the difference we can make. This is a good opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience of working in fundraising, finance, or in the HIV/charity sector.
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Closing date for applications: 5pm on Monday 14 September 2026
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Interviews: week commencing Monday 21 September at National AIDS Trust’s offices in London E1
Diversity and inclusion
National AIDS Trust is committed to becoming a diverse and inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace that represents our mission and the people we serve, and where all voices are valued and heard.
To reflect this, we actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, disability or religion. As the UK’s HIV rights charity, we particularly encourage applications from those with an understanding of the issues faced by people living with HIV.
At National AIDS Trust, we would like our application process to be as accessible as possible. Please speak to us about any reasonable adjustments that you might require throughout the interview process or the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you an experienced operational leader looking for the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing, ambitious and values-led charity?
Project 21 is looking for its first Chief Operating Officer to join us at an exciting point in our development, strengthening the organisation behind our services and helping us achieve even more for people with Down’s Syndrome and their families.
Project 21 is a growing charity providing opportunities, support and experiences for people with Down’s Syndrome across Suffolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. Our work includes community-based learning, performing arts, residential trips, employment opportunities and family support, all underpinned by our belief that people with Down’s Syndrome should have every opportunity to belong, believe and achieve.
As Project 21 continues to grow, we are looking for an exceptional Chief Operating Officer (COO) to work alongside our CEO & Founder and provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation.
This is a newly created role and a genuine opportunity to help shape the next chapter of Project 21.
The COO will lead our day-to-day organisational operations, providing oversight across people, services, finance, systems, governance, compliance and organisational development. You will lead and support our Senior Leadership Team, strengthen systems and processes, develop leadership capability and ensure our growing organisation remains safe, effective, sustainable and true to its values.
Crucially, the role will create greater capacity for our CEO to focus on Project 21’s long-term future, including strategic partnerships, fundraising and our ambitious Big Build vision.
We are looking for someone who combines strong operational and organisational leadership with excellent people skills. You will be comfortable moving between strategy and delivery, developing senior leaders, making decisions, improving systems and bringing clarity to a busy and evolving organisation.
You do not necessarily need to have been a COO before. We are interested in experienced senior leaders who can demonstrate the skills, judgement and leadership capability required to step into an organisation-wide role. Experience within charities, social care, SEND, education or another people-focused organisation would be particularly valuable.
This is an office-based leadership role at our Clubhouse in Suffolk, reflecting the importance we place on visible, accessible leadership and being connected to our members, families and colleagues. The role will also involve travel across Project 21 locations and to external meetings.
What we’re looking for
We’d particularly love to hear from someone who:
- Is an experienced and confident senior leader
- Is an excellent people manager who enjoys developing others
- Can translate strategy into effective operational delivery
- Has experience of organisational growth and change
- Understands good governance, HR, finance, risk and compliance
- Can develop effective systems and improve organisational efficiency
- Is comfortable making decisions and taking accountability
- Can build strong relationships with colleagues, families, trustees and external partners
- Shares our commitment to inclusion and person-centred practice
- Is excited by the opportunity to help build something, rather than simply maintain what already exists
Above all, we are looking for someone who understands that strong operations are ultimately about people. Someone who can bring structure without unnecessary bureaucracy, accountability without losing warmth, and professional leadership while protecting the culture that makes Project 21 special.
Salary: £55,000–£60,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week Mon-Fri, with occasional Saturday on-call hours
Location: Project 21 Clubhouse, Brightwell Barns, Suffolk
If you are excited by the opportunity to play a significant role in the future of an ambitious charity and help us build the organisational foundations for our next stage of growth, we would love to hear from you.
Application instructions
Please submit your CV alongside a supporting statement outlining why you are interested in joining Project 21 and how your experience and leadership approach align with the requirements of the Chief Operating Officer role.
We are particularly interested in hearing about your experience of leading people, strengthening operations, supporting organisational growth and managing change.
Your supporting statement should be no more than two pages.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a first stage interview at the Project 21 Clubhouse. Further information about the selection process will be provided to shortlisted applicants.
As the role involves regular travel, applicants must be able to drive.
Project 21 exists to empower people with Down’s Syndrome to live full, meaningful and connected lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About CoppaFeel!
CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.
We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.
Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.
The Role
Following an exciting period of growth, CoppaFeel! is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Finance Manager to join our expanding team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solutions focused individual looking to continue their career in charity finance, both Financial Accounting and Management Accounting, and play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our financial operations.
You’ll be working closely with our Head of Finance & Contracts to help manage CoppaFeel!’s day-to-day finances and contribute to a range of essential finance functions. As part of a newly developed finance team, you’ll have the chance to make a real impact as we shape our systems and processes to support our continued growth.
We’re looking for someone with experience of line management within a finance role, ideally within a small team or charity environment. You’ll need to be confident using accounting software (we use Xero), have strong Excel skills, and be comfortable working independently. Most importantly, you’ll be proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to the success of our mission.
You will sit within the CoppaFeel! Finance Team. This role is a hybrid role with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.
Duties & Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Operations
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Oversee cashflow, month-end processes, reconciliations, journals, payroll, VAT, Gift Aid and grant income.
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Manage the day-to-day finance function, including queries and bank payments.
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Maintain effective financial policies, controls and processes to mitigate financial risk and promote best practice.
Management Accounting
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Checking and finalising of budget holder monthly reports and other internal financial reports.
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Finance business partnering delegated budget holders (managers).
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Lead quarterly Forecasting process & support on annual budget setting.
Stakeholder Management
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Support Auditors and provide required financial information.
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Line manage finance officer and assistant.
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Work with external finance agencies to ensure a smooth handover of day-to-day processes.
Procurement & Projects
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Supporting in value for money costings and ROI’s.
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Work with People team to check Freelance contracts.
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Work closely with the Operations Team and others on cross-organisational projects.
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Undertake any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as required by the Charity, in line with the needs of the organisation.
Skills, Knowledge, & Personal Attributes
Essential
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Qualified Accountant or qualified by experience
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Strong relationship building and communication skills and the ability to engage with a range of people within the organisation
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Have good working knowledge of reporting requirements and UK charity regulations experience including SORP
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Have experience driving change and improving processes.
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Experience in managing a Finance team
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Intermediate to advanced excel skills (pivot tables, sumifs, vlookups etc)
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Proactive and able to use own initiative to be solutions focused
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Ability to identify financial risks and maintain effective controls
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Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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Ability to analyse financial information and provide clear, practical advice
Desirable
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Experience using Xero
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Experience using Power Query
Application information
Applications will close at 9am, Wednesday 16th September however pre-assessment Excel tests will be conducted throughout the application period.
First Interviews will be held week commencing 21st September
CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.
Main benefits, Terms & Conditions
Annual leave entitlement: 22 days, plus office closure at Christmas, a day off on our Founders birthday, and a day off for your birthday.
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Health Cash Plan; cash back on everyday health expenses, as well as a GP advice line and access to PerkBox.
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Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
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Core working hours of 10am to 4pm
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Flex Friday; every other Friday off, offering the time to recharge and ensuring work life balance, while remaining available in case of emergencies
All annual leave and benefits are pro-rata'd for part time employees.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.
While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.
We want our recruitment process to be inclusive, accessible and fair for everyone. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from disabled people and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role will normally be offered an interview. In some high-volume recruitment processes, we may limit interviews to candidates whose applications most closely meet the role requirements.
Finance Director
Hours of work 30 hrs / 4 days per week, permanent contract
Based Newhaven, with some hybrid working available after completing induction
Starting Salary £65K per annum pro rata
Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) has been supporting people and communities to thrive for over 28 years. We deliver a range of projects, services & activities aimed at improving economic stability and opportunity, health and wellbeing, and addressing loneliness, social isolation and social cohesion. Come & join our flexible, inclusive and friendly organisation in this crucial role, and help make a difference!
Are you an experienced senior level finance decision maker with broad cross sector knowledge, who demonstrates excellent communication skills, and wants to use your skills to support a community facing organisation? If so, we would welcome your interest and application!
You will be a qualified accountant with an understanding of the complexities of working within the 3rd sector funding framework. With responsibility for providing expert strategic financial advice and professional input right across the organisation, you will ensure the finances of the Charity run smoothly and efficiently. You will consider the wider internal and external factors presented to you by our internal knowledge experts alongside the financial position to support the delivery of SCDA’s services and enterprises, and which fulfil the organisation’s mission and values.
As a manager you will also provide effective leadership, operational support and direction to the well-regarded finance team.
Providing sound financial, contract & risk management advice and ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and audit requirements, you will contribute to the strategic leadership of the charity as an active member of our Senior Management Team.
We are looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our internal and external clients; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we understand people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer a flexible, hybrid approach to delivery wherever possible, annual leave of 25 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay for planned operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you… plus a day off for your birthday!
Interviews will be held in Newhaven.
Closing date: 5pm on Sunday 27th September 2026
1st stage interviews: Wednesday 7th October 2026 / 2nd stage interviews: Wednesday 14th October 2026
You may think that you’re not a 100% match to what we’re looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match.If you’re unsure about whether to apply, please do contact the HR team and we would be happy to arrange an informal discussion with the CEO or HRD.
SCDA includes: Employability; Community Advice and Wellbeing; Community Development & Health
Registered Charity Number: 1094905
Company Limited by Guarantee: 3387617
Supporting people and communities to thrive
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About HCL:
Open 51 weeks a year, HCL provides accommodation for a Nursery, a professional kitchen and community Café and a flexible space with rooms to hire for a range of activities providing educational and health and social activities such as hosting community meetings and refugee services, a venue for blood transfusion services and a polling station, ESOL and adult learning and social events, bingo and lunch clubs and dancing classes all aimed at combating social isolation, loneliness and anxiety.
Strategic Leadership
- To create a deliverable strategic plan, identify and respond to major external issues.
- Translate our vision into clear operational goals, ensuring long-term growth and stability.
Financial & Governance Oversight
- Stabilise HCL Financially.
- Rebuild relationships with external partners through collaborative working.
- Develop a funding plan for future stability.
- Seek to negotiate Heads of Terms on the lease of the building from Salford Diocese by 2030 or have developed a relocation plan or closure of the centre.
Team Management
- Lead, inspire, and support the management team.
- improve staffing wellbeing, motivation and esteem,
- Implement a plan of continuous professional development.
Partnerships
- Advocacy: Represent HCL publicly, raising awareness of our cause with media, stakeholders, and the community
- Represent HCL at key meetings with existing and potential funders and stakeholders.
- To develop a partnership collaborative strategy across the local voluntary sector, building networks, reducing duplication of and creating effective efficient well governed services for the betterment of the lives of our community.
Core duties are:
- Work closely with and support the Board in the overall strategic, financial and organisational development to secure its long-term sustainability.
- Financial planning, management and reporting.
- Identify funding opportunities and deliver bid development.
- Support Board development in line with modernising effective board Governance.
Organisational Management
- Lead the delivery of new projects and contracts once funding and contracts have been secured, ensuring the provision of all appropriate monitoring information.
- Work with the Senior Management Team to plan the effective delivery of services to ensure the highest possible standards are achieved.
- Ensure the effective delivery of services, by the deployment of staff and volunteers, which is value for money.
- Lead a whole company approach to promoting and publicising the range of activities and services available to the local community.
Operational Management
- Be responsible for HCL's day-to-day operation including, health & safety, safeguarding policies and procedures, customer service and the relationship with our landlord.
- Ensure that all HCL's relevant legal obligations are met.
- Support the use of IT and digital media across HCL's work by ensuring IT systems are secure, well maintained and managed with a development plan to meet HCL's needs.
People
- Co-ordinate and contribute to staff recruitment, selection processes and contracting.
- Conduct regular performance reviews of staff, identifying, organising and supporting team and individuals' training and learning and development opportunities.
- Lead and manage HCL's equality, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and equal opportunities strategies and practices.
- Promote and ensure good practice and compliance with relevant employment law and health & safety regulations in HCL's building and any external sites where staff are working.
Legal and contracting
- Be responsible for legal compliance and good practice across HCLs business processes in line with charity and company law.
- Monitor HCL's funding agreements ensuring accurate and timely reporting to funders.
Please see the Job Description for full details of the role and responsibilities.
We are recognised as the wellbeing hub for Haslingden, providing services that respond to local community needs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Grants Compliance Officer plays an important role in supporting the effective financial management and oversight of AmplifyChange's grant portfolio. Working as part of the Grants Compliance Team, you'll help ensure grant funding reaches our Grantee Partners, is used for its intended purpose and is managed in line with our compliance and donor requirements.
Reporting to the Grants Compliance Manager, you'll lead the financial management of your own portfolio of grants, supporting due diligence assessments, reviewing financial reports and budgets, monitoring compliance, and helping to strengthen the financial management capacity of Grantee Partners. You'll work closely with colleagues across the Grants Support Team, Finance, Operations and Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation, providing practical advice and support throughout the grant lifecycle.
AmplifyChange is a bilingual fund, and this role has a particular focus on supporting French-speaking Grantee Partners across Africa, South Asia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Fluency in spoken and written French is therefore essential.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines financial analysis, relationship management and organisational strengthening. You'll build trusted relationships with Grantee Partners while helping to safeguard grant funding and support the delivery of high-quality projects.
The role includes some international travel to visit Grantee Partners and support compliance activities will be required.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Grant Compliance and Financial Management
You'll support effective financial management and compliance across your grant portfolio by:
- Managing a portfolio of approximately 100–120 grants.
- Reviewing and approving project budgets, providing detailed feedback and guidance to Grantee Partners.
- Reviewing and approving financial reports, providing advice on budget management, exchange rates and financial compliance.
- Supporting Grantee Partners with budget revisions where required.
- Reviewing documentation relating to due diligence recommendations, supporting ongoing compliance and organisational strengthening.
Due Diligence and Risk Management
You'll help safeguard AmplifyChange's funding by:
- Supporting funding round processes, including financial eligibility checks, initial financial assessments, due diligence and operational support.
- Carrying out light-touch and full due diligence assessments of prospective and existing Grantee Partners operating in diverse and complex contexts.
- Analysing due diligence findings and making recommendations to strengthen organisational systems and financial controls.
- Carrying out expenditure verification and identifying potential instances of fraud or financial irregularity.
- Reviewing organisational policies, audited financial statements and project audit reports to assess compliance and financial risk.
Partner Support and Capacity Strengthening
You'll build trusted relationships with Grantee Partners and strengthen their financial management capacity by:
- Acting as the first point of contact for financial management and compliance queries within your grant portfolio.
- Providing technical advice and guidance to support effective financial management and compliance.
- Designing and delivering webinars and organisational strengthening sessions on financial management, reporting, due diligence and grant compliance.
- Conducting compliance monitoring visits and delivering compliance sessions during in-country partner convenings.
- Supporting our online Grantee Partner community through the Circle platform.
Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
You'll work collaboratively across AmplifyChange to support effective grant management and continuously improve our processes by:
- Working closely with the Grants Support Team, Finance, Operations and Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation teams throughout the grant lifecycle.
- Supporting the Grants Compliance Manager with donor reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and other organisational priorities.
- Contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of grant management systems, processes and ways of working.
- Sharing learning and feedback to strengthen compliance practices and improve the experience of Grantee Partners.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We're looking for someone who is organised, collaborative and committed to supporting effective grant management. You'll have excellent attention to detail, strong financial and analytical skills, and the confidence to build positive working relationships with Grantee Partners and colleagues across AmplifyChange. You'll be comfortable managing your own workload, working across multiple priorities and contributing to a purpose-driven organisation.
Essential
- Sensitivity to, and support for, the values and general aims of AmplifyChange.
- Fluency in spoken and written French.
- Experience in a finance, grants, audit or risk management role, including experience of due diligence, financial reporting or compliance.
- Educated to A-level or equivalent.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and advanced Excel
- An interest in working within the international development and sexual and reproductive health and rights sector.
- Experience of working in a collaborative team environment and building effective relationships across diverse teams.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with people from a wide range of cultural backgrounds.
- Good financial awareness, analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.
- Ability to use initiative and apply a proactive, solution-focused approach to work.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.
- Willingness and ability to undertake international travel.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a charity, grant-making or not-for-profit organisation.
- Experience of grants management systems, with Fluxx experience advantageous.
- Experience of working in sexual and reproductive health and rights and/or international development.
- Experience of working with organisations across Africa, South Asia and/or the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Fluency in Arabic, Hindi, Urdu, Portuguese or another language relevant to the fund.
WORKING ARRANGEMENTS
Reports to the Grants Compliance Manager.
This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week).
Some international travel to visit Grantee Partners and support compliance activities will be required.
AmplifyChange operates a hybrid working model, with at least one day per week based in our Bath office. Requests for flexible working arrangements will be considered.
Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role and can only accept applications from those with proof of the right to work in the UK.
SALARY AND PACKAGE
Basic salary range £31,000 to £34,000
Holiday 25 days per annum on full time basis
Pension 8% employer contribution
Life insurance Life assurance scheme
Benefits Employee Assistance Program & Health Cash Plan
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

