Senior administrator jobs in barnet, greater london

Money Ready envisions a financially fluent population. We teach practical money management skills through impactful financial education programmes - from budgeting and saving to investing.

The Finance Assistant will support the Senior Finance Manager and Finance and Operations Director. They will be responsible for all aspects of sale, purchase and nominal ledger, credit control, payments and various reconciliations. General management account duties will also be required

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the shared inbox and respond to queries to internal and external contacts in a timely and courteous manner.
• Log purchase invoices into the finance system and request authorisation from budget holders, ensuring that documentation is complete and correct.
• Issue all sales invoices and maintain funders invoicing schedule.
• Request and reconcile supplier statements.
• Ensure finance policies are followed for the set-up of new customers and suppliers.
• Support internal team with expense reimbursements, including maintaining the expenses software and relevant reconciliations. Follow up on missing documentation or evidence of non-compliance.
• Prepare weekly payment runs and issue remittance advices.
• Issue statements to customers and regular credit control activities.
• Check ledgers for missing costs. Identify and resolve missing costs or discrepancies in ledgers.
• Complete reconciliations to ensure payments are allocated and accounted for correctly.
• Reconciliations between the Salesforce and accounting system Assist with month-end and other management accounts functions.
• Support the finance team with other ad-hoc tasks, such as posting journals, payroll and annual audit.

Working across Money Ready

• Work with colleagues across the country as we continue to develop and grow the organisation.
• Contribute to areas of the organisation that are ‘outside’ your immediate focus, acting as trusted counsel to those in roles or teams that are different to yours.
• Embed yourself into the organisation, recognising that our strategy and business plan are yours to deliver and that our culture is shaped with you and by you.

Experience

• Proven experience in a finance or accounting role in a not-for profit organisation.
• Experience of maintaining records, finance and administrative systems.
• Experience in charity accounting principles.
• Experience of coding purchase invoices and requesting authorisation from signatories.

Skills and abilities

• High attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability and interest in learning new skills.
• Ability to work in a confidential manner.
• Good team player but self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Commitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and high standards.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing systems and processes.
• Well organised, efficient, proactive and able to meet deadlines.
• Flexible hands-on approach.

Knowledge

• Experience of using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel & Word.
• Experience of working with third parties e.g. suppliers.
• An understanding of financial ledgers, control accounts and reconciliations.
• Ability to interpret financial data.

Working Conditions: Limited travel will be required for attending meetings or events within the UK. Flexibility in working hours may occasionally be needed to meet the demands of the role. Money Ready is committed to equality, effective diversity management, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture

Please submit a CV and supporting statement (max. 2 pages) that outlines how you meet the criteria for the role and your interest in Money Ready. Applications without supporting statements may not be shortlisted. 

This job description is subject to regular review and may evolve to meet the needs of Money Ready, ensuring ongoing alignment with the organisation’s objectives and compliance with relevant legislation. Please also note, this post is subject to satisfactory references, one of which must be from your current or most recent employer, DBS/equivalent checks and the right to work in the UK.

Are you a highly organised, proactive Executive Assistant looking for your next opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of babies, children, young people, and their families with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions?
If so, this might be the role for you...

JOB DESCRIPTION 
The post holder will support and work directly with the CEO and provide some assistance to the Senior Management Team (SLT) and the Board of Trustees to support the delivery of the Charity's non-clinical governance arrangements. The role will have a key focus on forward planning and streamlining ways of working whilst ensuring essential compliance and regulatory requirements are met.

ABOUT YOU
An organised self-starter who can provide a full-on Executive Assistant service, with the ability to multitask, delegate, and plan their time efficiently.

A methodical approach to personal organisation, you’re known for your ability to streamline processes, detailed minute taking, and providing excellent administrative support at a senior level —whether drafting a report, coordinating projects, or liaising with Trustees.

While you’re confident managing diaries when needed, your real strengths lie in forward planning, governance support, and helping leadership teams stay focused on what matters most.

Kindly see the attached job description for more information about this opportunity. We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close this role early if we receive sufficient applications. 

Please note an enhanced DBS disclosure with Child Barring will be required for this post. Our recruitment checks, induction, ongoing support, and supervision reflects our commitment to safeguarding the families we support.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY & DIVERSITY

Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from groups who are currently under-represented in our staff.

Our diversity council is working hard to construct positive changes within our organisation. We are a disability-confident employer and part of our commitment is to interview all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications for this role will be reviewed as they are received.

The Worshipful Company of Gardeners

Chief Executive / Clerk

Salary: £55,000 (4 days per week) + benefits

Place of Work: Hybrid and City of London

 

The Worshipful Company of Gardeners is a flourishing membership organisation with ambitious plans for the future.

The Company is historic – dating back to 1345 – and is relevant and contemporary in its activities. We combine ancient roots with a 21st-century mission: celebrating and promoting contemporary horticulture, in all its rich and varied forms.

We are seeking an individual who, as Chief Executive / Clerk to the Company, will guide and support us through an ongoing period of growth and renewal.

We recognise that the necessary skills and qualities could have been acquired in many different contexts, and we are open to candidates from the widest possible range of backgrounds. Experience of Livery companies, the City of London and/or the horticulture sector may be helpful but is not required.

This could be the ideal role if you wish to join an active, forward-looking Company. You will need to:

• Demonstrate strategic awareness with the ability to deliver agreed objectives
• Be flexible, able to work under pressure across multiple roles, be adaptable to change
• Have excellent hands-on administrative and organisational abilities
• Have excellent verbal, written presentation and communication skills

• Have confident and up-to-date IT and online skills and the ability to use and leverage social media
• Have sound financial management
• Be comfortable managing formal ceremonial events and the protocols involved.
• Be friendly and approachable, with excellent people skills and an ability to inspire confidence
• Be a team player
• Become – or be already - well networked in the City of London
• Travel within easy reach of the City of London

Download further details of the position from our website:

For an informal confidential discussion call Richard Evans or Kevin Everett

Apply online with a full curriculum vitae detailing your skills and experience together with a letter of application of not more than 2 pages clearly outlining your motivation to undertake the role and how you meet the competencies required for the position as stated in the Person Specification.

Closing date for applications:  14 July 2025

Long List interviews:  21 July - 1 August 2025

Final Panel Interviews: 14 August 2025

To find out more visit:                                The Worshipful Company of Gardeners website     

The Company embraces all aspects of diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community

This role offers flexible hybrid working around the needs of the post. Including generous pension, Life Assurance and more. 
 
Role: Business Support Officer
Organisation type:  Professional Membership Body
Salary/rate: £34,000 - £36,000
Working arrangements: flexible hybrid working.  averaging 1 day a week in the office, some weeks might be busier than others.                      
Employment type: Permanent
Working hours:  35 hours
 
Short description of role:

Are you a highly organised professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels? Do you have experience supporting senior leadership with secretarial support?

TPP are recruiting a dynamic Business Support Officer on behalf of our client, a respected professional body that champions quality management for the benefit of society.

Benefits:

• Employer pension contribution up to 10%
• Life Assurance
• Flexible working
• Income protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days’ holiday Bank holidays
• Discount platform

The Role:

As the Business Support Officer, you’ll manage executive support, project administration, and meeting activities. Reporting to the Office Manager, you’ll ensure smooth operations across a variety of areas while contributing to the organisation’s mission and values of integrity, innovation, and inclusion.

Main responsibilities:

• Provide executive support to senior leadership, including diary management, travel coordination, and expense processing.
• Manage the administration of strategic projects, including tracking progress and coordinating regular updates.
• Support corporate governance functions, such as trustee recruitment, meeting preparations, and key events.
• Organise and facilitate office activities, such as team socials and wellbeing initiatives.
• Maintain essential office functions, covering for the Office Manager as required.

Essential requirements:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Experience managing diaries and liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
• Professional handling of confidential information.
• Proficiency in MS Office, minute taking and inbox management.
• Friendly and positive attitude, with the ability to build strong relationships across diverse teams.
• Experience working in a small to medium office with conflicting priorities and tasks
• Ability to work at own initiative and solve problems independently.

 
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
 
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most 

At Home-Start Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow, we believe that childhood can’t wait. We’re a vibrant, community-rooted charity supporting families through the critical early years of parenting. Our volunteers and staff work side-by-side with families, offering emotional and practical support, building confidence, and creating lasting connections. 

We are now seeking a dynamic Impact and Operations Manager to join our passionate team and shape the future of our services.

About the Role 

This is a unique opportunity to lead our impact and operations strategy, ensuring we have the insight, tools, and systems to deliver high-quality support to families. You’ll play a pivotal role in measuring and communicating our impact, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage data collection, evaluation, and reporting across all family support services 

• Develop tailored reports and insights for internal and external stakeholders 

• Collaborate on funding applications with the CEO and Head of Marketing & Fundraising 

• Oversee administrative systems and policies, including GDPR compliance and HR processes 

• Manage office operations, including tech support, premises, and general administration 

• Contribute to strategic planning and service innovation using data and insight 

• Strengthen our presence across local and national networks in partnership with the Senior Management Team 

What You’ll Bring 

• Strong experience in managing and interpreting data to drive impact and inform strategy 

• Strategic thinking with the ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results 

• Confident with technology and quick to learn new tools and systems 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships 

• A curious, analytical mindset and a passion for telling the story of our work 

Why Join Us? 

• A flexible, hybrid working model co-designed with our team 

• A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven culture 

• A chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of local families 

• Excellent pension and generous annual leave 

Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator and Project Support Officer

Position Type: Paid/Part time

Reports to: Senior Partnerships and Programmes Officer

Based at:School Food Matters, The Bridge, 7b Parkshot, London TW9 2RD

Working Hours:                   24 hours per week worked across five days in the office (flexible)

Salary  £30,500 FTE equating to £18,300

Holiday:19 days including bank holidays that fall on working days

Pension:                             School Food Matters pays pension contributions at 7% of qualifying earnings

Contract:  Permanent

Job Purpose

• To support the Food Education team with the organisation and delivery of all food education programmes

• To recruit and manage volunteers and placement students

Key Tasks

• Recruit, manage and brief volunteers to pursue the aims of School Food Matters. This includes matching volunteers to sessions to make best use of their talents

• Manage university placement students and continue to develop our relationship with their respective universities

• Provide project support to the Senior Partnerships and Programmes Officer in both the office and on-site to deliver SFM’s food education programmes

• Deliver marketing workshops, assemblies and other programme-related sessions as needed

• Manage the We Can Cook programme in London, and oversee the Food Teacher’s calendar

• Ensure Airtable is kept up to date with volunteer data and session information

• Book and manage coaches for school trips, liaising with the coach company and the SFM team on the ground

• Keep up to date with safeguarding requirements and reporting procedures

• The Volunteer Coordinator will also undertake any other tasks relevant to the affairs of SFM that may arise from time to time.  Therefore, being flexible and approaching the job with an open and positive mindset is essential!

Person Specification

Essential

• Strong people management and interpersonal skills

• Confident and competent IT skills across the Office suite of programmes

• Confident on the phone and able to write clear instructions

• Strong organisational and administrative skills and able to prioritise

• Excellent attention to detail

• Able to work both independently and collaboratively to agreed deadlines

Desirable

• Experience of working in a small charity environment

• Experience of working with Airtable Database

• Experience of working in a busy office

• An interest and enthusiasm in all things relating to food education and sustainable living!​

Job Purpose

This role sits within our crisis alternative service, Safe Space, which is a core and out of hours service providing a safe and welcoming space for people who are feeling distressed and experiencing crisis. Our aim of the service is to keep individuals well in the community and prevent readmission into hospital. The service operates 365 days a year from 14:00-22:00pm across all of our boroughs.

Staff within the service will provide person-centred, practical and emotional support, face to face or via telephone or virtual on a one-to-one basis to individuals experiencing mental health crisis or preventing crisis.

The objectives of the service include:

• To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health and social crisis in HFEH.
• To proactively work with keeping people well in the community to reduce re-admitters into hospitals by working with WL NHS teams (e.g. discharge, LPS, CATT, MINT and SPA)
• To provide a true alternative to A&E via a non-clinical drop-in service to support clients
• To provide support to clients accessing the service- for instance: signposting, de-escalation and crisis recovery planning.
• To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• To treat service users with respect, dignity and personalised support
• To raise awareness of mental health services available with the goal to improve long term mental health and reduce social isolation
• To increase self-management skills of those accessing the service
• To reduce the use of police, ambulance and statutory mental health services whilst experiencing crisis via a drop-in service.
• To reduce the use of statutory crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health without positive outcomes for the individual

The Role

The role of the team manager will be to support the rest of the team in delivering interventions on a one-to-one. The role will also involve triaging and assessing all clients accessing the service, signposting and delivering collaborative self-management plans with clients to improve mental wellbeing. The role will also include line management and supervision of senior support workers and support workers within the service. Team managers are responsible for management of their site; including report writing, audits and being the named manager for the site and allocated borough following the borough-based approach. This role directly supports the service managers in keeping to a high standard service. The role will include implementing a smooth running of the service including facilitating debriefing and providing senior support onsite. The role of the team manager is non-clinical.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing a person centred and recovery orientated approach in all aspects of the roles and responsibilities.

• Guiding the team, responding to referrals and planning each shift in terms of staffing, activities and case allocation

• Understanding of risk and risk management

• Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements

• To work autonomously in a fast-paced environment and under pressure

• Oversee re-admitters and clients being discharged on a weekly basis

• Good time keeping skills - Essential

• Responsible lead for allocated site, attend and lead discussions with MDT teams

• Responsible for keeping allocated site to a high standard and reporting any health and safety concerns

• To facilitate weekly team meetings with minutes and feedback any internal and external changes

• This role will be considered a key worker role

• Understanding of safety planning and de-escalation

• Experience of working with challenging behaviour

• Keep minutes of all meetings attended and feedback to the wider team

• Working collaboratively with clients to understand their needs and developing flexible and realistic crisis support packages/person centred plans

• Promoting people’ rights and responsibilities

• Considering each person as an individual

• Listening to clients and encouraging positive steps towards self-management of crisis and recovery

• To attend all mandatory training including safeguarding and GDPR.

• Providing advice, information, practical and emotional support to clients

• Proactively recognising the indicators of deteriorating mental health and facilitate appropriate action, whilst liaising with relevant agencies e.g. CATT, Emergency Duty Teams, CMHTS, etc

• Engaging with clients to show empathy, inspire hope and promote recovery

• Establishing supportive, empowering and respectful relationships with clients and carers/ family

• Maintaining accurate records, detailing interventions

• Ensuring that outcomes, outputs and impact are recorded

• Understanding CQC standards and NICE guidelines around mental health

• Providing administrative support to the team

• Overseeing and provide shadowing to new staff members and volunteers

• Attend reflective practice, peer supervision and line management supervision

• Create and maintain good working relationships with partner agencies

• Actively participate in training and development

• Provide guidance to support workers and volunteers

• To work with service managers and assist with reporting and monitoring

Person Specification

• Minimum of 1 year working in mental health services and with clients experiencing mental health distress and crisis

• Experience of line management within a mental health setting

• Experience of de-escalation

• Experience of managing challenging behaviour and dealing with clients with complex needs

• Evidence of continual professional development

• Understanding of the Recovery Model in mental health

• Understanding of the principles of trauma informed care

• Understanding of suicide prevention and safety planning

• Experience of managing safeguarding risks and understanding legal requirements for safeguarding adults and children

• Understanding of how to report and mitigate risks

• Understanding of the relationship between mental health and social issues and how these issues may impact on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing

• Understanding of relevant legislation and policies

• Understanding safeguarding adults and children processes and legal requirements

• Awareness of issues in mental health service provision

• A good understanding of mental health conditions

• Experience of working with vulnerable individuals

• Creative and flexible approach to working with individuals

• Ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations in a calm manner and de-escalate challenging situations

• Ability to prioritise and manage workload

• Ability to involve clients and carers in all aspects of work

• Empathy and non-judgemental approach

• Good communication skills

• Capacity to work within an agreed shift pattern

• Experience of delivering information and advice (housing, benefits, debt etc)

• Experience of non-clinical, therapeutic interventions like psychoeducation

• Good IT skills including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, with proven ability to input and extract information and produce reports

• Understanding of different databases such as Views, Salesforce and NHS

• Car driver with sole ownership of a vehicle and ability to travel to multiple locations (e.g. NHS sites and community sites) would be essential.

• Ability to work out of hours and on weekends at multiple locations including NHS sites and community sites

About the Coalition for Global Prosperity

The Coalition for Global Prosperity (CGP) brings together political, military, business and faith leaders who believe that an effective development budget, alongside an active diplomatic and defence strategy, keeps Britain at the forefront of saving lives, alleviating poverty and bringing freedom, security and prosperity to those who need it most.

At a time when the UK's role in the world is being redefined, Britain is at its best when it acts as a global leader in development as well as in defence and diplomacy. With a smart and effective aid budget, which leverages British expertise, the UK can transform lives.

CGP brings together a wide coalition of aid supporters, with backgrounds from across the military, faith, business and political communities. We organise public and private events to explore the UK's role as a global leader. We regularly host influential figures and thought leaders to speak at our events, previously we have hosted David Attenborough, Julia Gillard, Theresa May, Gordon Brown, Boris Johnson, Bill Gates and David Cameron as speakers. 

You can find out more information about the Coalition and its work on our website. 

Overview / purpose of the role

We’re looking for a Finance & Operations Officer who is interested in developing a career in bookkeeping and/or accountancy within the nonprofit sector. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with 1–2 years of experience in a finance or operations role who is looking to build on that foundation and grow their skills in a mission-driven organisation.

You don’t need to have specific qualifications in finance or accounting - what matters most is a strong interest in charity finance, excellent attention to detail, and motivation to grow professionally. You may have worked in a junior finance, administrative, or operations role, and are now ready to take on broader responsibilities and deepen your expertise.

The Finance & Operations Officer is a central resource within CGP, working with colleagues in the Operations Team, and across the organisation to provide financial and operational support to all areas of our work. They will work closely with the Head of Operations & Evaluation to process invoices, expenses and conduct weekly payment runs, ensuring that all financial policies and procedures are carefully adhered to. They will also support colleagues to follow our financial policies and processes and act as the first point of contact for any questions on these procedures. Additionally, they will provide general administrative and operational support to colleagues as outlined in the below job description. 

Reporting to: Head of Operations & Evaluation

Responsibilities

Finance

• Managing our accounts payable inbox, monitoring all incoming invoices and following up with team members on any missing information if required

• Processing and coding invoices  in Xero accounting software ahead of weekly payment runs

• Checking that correct coding and approval procedures are followed for staff expenses

• Conducting weekly payment runs via our online banking system

• Coordinating our monthly payroll processes (working with external providers)

• Working with the Head of Operations & Evaluation and Director of Finance to support the development of funding proposals

• Working with the Head of Operations & Evaluation and Director of Finance to support financial reporting on grants for external donors

• Supporting the Head of Operations & Evaluation and Director of Finance with general financial administration, record keeping and tracking budgets

• Provide training on expense and invoicing processes to new members of staff and generally acting as the first point of contact for all staff on any finance procedure questions (full training will be provided)

• Supporting the Senior Management Team (SMT) and our Director of Finance to develop the annual organisational budget and report against it quarterly

• Providing budgeting support as required for colleagues internally 

Office Management & General Operational Support

• Acting as the key point of contact between CGP & our coworking office space (organising memberships, meeting room bookings, invoices, printing credits, equipment, internal events etc.)

• Organising post, stationery supplies and managing stocks of office equipment

• Maintain/organise our filing and cloud storage systems logically and efficiently, in a data protection compliant manner.

• Ad hoc IT support as required, including online troubleshooting and logging support requests with service providers when necessary.

• General administrative support to the CEO and Head of Operations & Evaluation

Human Resources

• Support with recruitment processes within CGP, including assisting members of the team to schedule and coordinate job interviews, contact candidates and file incoming applications. 

• Working with the Head of Operations & Evaluation to organise internal events like team away days and staff team building activities.

Person specification

The right candidate will bring some prior experience in a relevant role, alongside enthusiasm for nonprofit finance and operations. They will have an aptitude for maths and finance,  excellent attention to detail and a meticulous, methodical approach to work and troubleshooting.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has 1–2 years of experience in a finance, bookkeeping, administrative, or operations role

• Is interested in building a career in nonprofit finance and is open to pursuing further financial training

• Is broadly supportive of UK Aid 

• Is an independent worker, self-starter who can take responsibility for projects through to completion

• Has excellent IT skills, proficient with MS Office programmes (particularly Excel) and Google Workspace, and the ability to learn to use new software as required (for example, Xero, Soldo and Salesforce)

• Has great people skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders

To apply

To apply, please go to our website and fill in the form. Please upload a CV and a cover letter outlining why you are interested in working for CGP. 

We review applications on a rolling basis, if interested please apply as soon as possible.

About NZF

National Zakat Foundation (NZF) gives Muslims around the UK a way to bring their Zakat to life.

It is the only organisation with a nationwide reach that helps Muslims calculate and give Zakat or apply for Zakat.

This is an exciting time to join NZF. With over ten years’ experience in collecting and distributing Zakat in the UK, NZF seeks to help as many people in need as possible with an experience that makes them feel valued members of the Muslim community.

How this post supports NZF’s vision and mission

The post-holder will be responsible for offering support to the Director of Finance and Governance to ensure effective outputs within a high-performance environment, adhering to the highest standards of corporate governance.

The main responsibilities of this role include tracking, collating, and recording essential performance information; providing administrative support for the Board meetings, sub-committees, working groups, senior leadership meetings and team meetings; maintaining governance procedures and ensuring their adherence; and managing and maintaining risk registers.

To succeed in this role, you will have a passion for the non-profit sector. You will be highly organised and diligent, showing great attention to detail. You will be proactive and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. You will have excellent people management skills with the ability to build effective, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ranging from senior managers, directors and external stakeholders. You will be highly motivated, versatile, empathetic, and have a good eye for detail. You will ensure that policies and processes are being implemented effectively across the organisation.

 

Typical Accountabilities of position:

Board and Senior Leadership meetings:

· Maintain a forward-looking calendar of Board, Board Committees and Senior Leadership Team meetings and agenda items and set up the meetings.

· Support line manager to prepare agendas, co-ordinate timely pre-read papers, write minutes, and track agreed actions.

· Maintain consistent Terms of Reference across all Board Committees.

· Provide administrative support to the line manager and Board with recruitment, induction, performance management and succession planning for the Board and Board committees.

· Manage and maintain Trustee documentation to ensure that information is transparent, up to date and readily accessible.

· Provide administrative support to the line manager and Board Chair with a periodic review of the Board, its value and behaviours, practice and operations.

Compliance:

· Ensure compliance with requirements and guidelines of Charity Commission, Companies House and other regulatory bodies.

· Coordinate the narrative, design and approval of the Annual Report and Accounts.

· Ensure appropriate governance information reflected in external communications.

· Ensure full and accurate reporting provided to grant funders.

Governance and risk management

· Support governance within the functions, and ensuring appropriate guidance and advice provided from those functions to the wider team.

· Manage and maintain risk registers across the departments.

Approach

· Comply with relevant legislation and regulation ensuring that good practice is observed.

· Understand and support the vision, mission and aims of NZF.

· Adhere to and champion NZF’s policy and practices on safeguarding.

· Ensure the approach is coordinated with key stakeholders across the organisation.

· Undertake any other duties requested by the line manager commensurate with the role.

Relationships and Stakeholders

· Executive Team, Trustees, Advisors and other staff across the organisation

· External consultants, freelancers, and partners

Why work with NZF?

• Flexible working 

• Enhanced Maternity / Paternity pay 

• Ethical pension 

• Health cash plan (Medicash) 

• Days off for religious holidays 

+ How to apply

Please send a cover letter with a CV. 

The cover letter must show why you are a suitable candidate, demonstrating any relevant knowledge and skils, experience and behaviours that match the requirements for the post. The cover letter should not exceed 2 sides of A4.

 Applications close – Friday 27 June 2025.

Interviews expected – Week Beginning 30 June 2025.

For more information about the role or how to apply, you can click on the job pack Governance Officer Job  on the website ( NZF) under vacancies. 

Note: an application for a DBS certificate wil be submitted in the event of the individual being offered the position. A copy of the Charity’s ‘Hiring policy -ex offenders’ is available on request. 

The deadline for applications is Monday 7th July 2025 by 9 AM CET.

Location: London, minutes from Old Street Station

Location type: Hybrid

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Manages:  5

Annual salary:  £85K - £95K GBP

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Candidate level: Director

Background

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. A UK registered charity, we work in collaboration with Palestinian communities and trusted local partners, and coordinate with key stakeholders and relevant clusters, to meet a wide range of health and social needs, from providing vital medical aid in emergencies, to supporting the development of better health services for the long term. We also uplift the voices of Palestinians, and campaign for an end to the barriers to health and dignity that come from living through occupation, displacement, discrimination and conflict.

Purpose of role

MAP is in a period of growth and rapid development, and as such, the incoming Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be responsible for the financial strategy and management of MAP and for the leadership of operational areas to help deliver the organisation’s mission and strategic goals. The COO provides support to the CEO in areas of governance, legal and risk management and may deputise for the CEO as required.

Responsibilities

Strategy, vision and leadership

• Be accountable to the CEO and Board in the areas of finance, technology, risk and compliance, supply chain and logistics, and safety and security.
• Advise the CEO and SMT on financial planning, legal, governance and related policy matters.
• Work closely with SMT colleagues to ensure that appropriate processes and systems are in place across the organisation, including delivery against KPIs.
• Serve as the management liaison to the Finance & Operations Committee, Audit Risk & Governance Committee and, where required, to the Board of Trustees; effectively communicate and present critical financial and operational matters at governance meetings.
• Ensure robust, secure and scalable IT systems and infrastructure. Lead on information governance & data protection and identify and drive opportunities for digital transformation.
• Lead on the development of MAP’s strategic goals and objectives in all areas of responsibility and contribute to the development of other goals as well as the overall management of the organisation.
• Work with direct reports to ensure the delivery of an effective strategy in all areas of responsibility.
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the CEO informed of all critical issues.
• Lead cross-organisational projects in line with organisational strategy and direction.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the organisation at all levels, adopting and encouraging a collaborative working approach.
• Represent the organisation externally, as necessary, in areas under the COO’s responsibility.
• Deputise for the CEO as required.

Team development/leadership

• Oversee, direct, and organise the work of the finance and operations teams.
• Create a high-performing team that is ambitious and passionate about MAP’s vision.
• Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development, to facilitate continual improvement as individuals and as a team.
• Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance appraisals.
• Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach and motivate the team to be innovative and professional in its thinking and delivery.

Operations

• Upgrade and implement an appropriate system of policies, internal controls, standards, and procedures.
• Ensure annual audits, budgets, and reports in all areas of operations are produced in an accurate and timely manner for SMT, the Board, and Board sub-committees.
• Ensure strong financial controls, risk management and regulatory compliance, including with UK Charity Commission standards, donor requirements and legal and regulatory requirements in countries and territories of operation.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement in operations and ensure appropriate and timely action to address operational risks when they arise.
• Provide analytical support to the CEO and SMT including development of internal management reporting capabilities.

Profile

Person specification

• Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ACA) or post-graduate business degree mandatory.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior management role ideally with in-house financial management experience gained in a high-growth organisation.
• Experience either as an employee or board member of a non-profit organisation; must be familiar with non-profit finance and accounting regulations.
• Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organisational change and development within a growing organisation.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Bring strong mentoring and coaching experience to a team with diverse levels of expertise.
• Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
• Superior management skills: the ability to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
• Self-reliant and results-oriented, with good problem-solving skills.
• Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the ability to effectively interface with the SMT, MAP’s Board of Trustees, and staff.
• Ability to operate as an effective tactical as well as strategic thinker. 
• Prepared and able to travel when required, including to Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, and Egypt.
• Passion for MAP’s mission and commitment to MAP’s values.

Terms and conditions

This job description reflects the key requirements of the role and does not form part of your contract of employment. It can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require and as appropriate to the role.

An offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and social media checks.

An applicant’s pack is also available on request.

The deadline for application is Monday 7th July 2025 by 9 AM CET.

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 Daryl Upsall International actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. In recruiting candidates, we seek candidates with the proven skills required; irrespective of race, gender, religion or belief, age, disability or sexual orientation.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of the senior 
leadership team, responsible for overseeing the operational and 
financial management of the charity. 

As a Chartered Accountant, the COO will bring strong financial 
expertise and strategic insight to ensure the charity’s resources 
are efficiently and effectively used to deliver its mission. 

This includes managing the day-to-day operations, ensuring 
financial health and compliance, driving operational efficiency, 
and working closely with the CEO and Board to implement the 
charity’s strategic vision.

This is a permanent full-time role, home based with regular UK wide travel

Responsibilities

Design & Implement Staff Training Programs: Proven experience developing and delivering comprehensive training modules in areas such as health and safety, safety protocols, customer service, and leadership development.

Training Delivery: Demonstrated ability to facilitate engaging, interactive training sessions using both in-person and digital methods for diverse teams.

Training Needs Analysis: Experience collaborating with leadership to identify skill gaps and create tailored training solutions.

Performance Measurement: Proven capability to develop metrics and evaluation tools to measure training effectiveness, report findings, and refine programs accordingly.

Resource Development: Track record of creating and maintaining high-quality training materials, guides, and documentation.

New Starter Journey: Experience designing and delivering induction programs that provide new staff with a strong introduction to organisational culture and key knowledge areas.

External Training Development: Experience delivering specialist training to partners and clients, ensuring compliance with industry safety standards.

Continuous Improvement: stay up to date with industry best practice, new technologies and new flood-related practices to be incorporated into training materials

 Day-to-Day Activities

• You will line manage an Administrative Co-ordinator who has partial responsibilities for Training delivery and support them with their workstreams and development
• Liaise and develop relationships with stakeholders to identify training needs and develop training processes to support them
• Support Senior Management Team to build income streams and develop new activity, working to support and deliver NFF strategy
• Providing information and case studies for communications and advocacy work

· You will be acting as the main contact for training, both internally and externally

Skills & Knowledge

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Listening: Outstanding listening skills to understand community needs.
• Stakeholder Management: Expertise in partnership working and managing stakeholders.
• Empathy: Ability to empathise with flooded individuals and communities.
• Organisation: Highly organised, flexible, and capable of senior leadership.
• Team Management: Experience in managing teams and projects.
• Collaboration: Team player with a solution-focused mindset.
• Experience: Project delivery and support

How This Role Contributes to Our Strategy

• Community Support: Empowering and supporting communities through training our teams and partners
• Partnerships: Developing strong relationships with partner organisations.
• Income Generation: Supporting income streams via training opportunities
• Collaboration: Fostering a collaborative approach within the organisation.

Who are we?

Depaul International (DPI) oversees the Depaul Group, a group of charities that work across the world with a mission to stop homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it.

What’s the role about?

This is a great opportunity to join us as the new Chief Finance Officer. As the Depaul Group continues to experience growth and increases its impact, you’ll lead the effective financial and governance support provided by DPI to its subsidiaries. You’ll be the leading interface between the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees and other corporate bodies and subsidiaries. You’ll provide financial advice to the Group CEO, Board and other senior management colleagues, including modelling best practice in financial management, overseeing the financial management in the subsidiaries, setting financial standards for the group and providing support to enable the subsidiaries to meet those standards. You’ll also be leading and supporting the development of a new governance structure for the Group.

What will ideally support your success?

You’ll be a CCAB qualified accountant with experience of strategic financial leadership and management experience and the ability to solve complex problems. In addition, you’ll have experience of working with and advising a diverse range of boards and external stakeholders. It’s important that you also have experience of current financial reporting requirements and financial management practices, including consolidated financial reporting. Strong IT skills as well as an appreciation and understanding of key HR and ICT challenges in the charity sector are desirable. We’re looking for someone possibly, but not exclusively, working in homelessness and/or international development who shows personal integrity in all they do and have a commitment and respect for our aims, objectives and values.

Closing date: Wednesday 16th July 2025.

Executive Officer: Ministerial Oversight

The Methodist Church is seeking an Executive Officer to support the processes relating to ministerial oversight. Working alongside the Ministerial Coordinator for the Oversight of Ordained Ministries, you will be providing executive support to the candidating processes, the Ministerial Candidates and Probationers Oversight Committee, the Ministers of other Conferences and Churches programme and arranging for ordination services. The role will offer high level support to the Ministerial Coordinator for the Oversight of Ordained Ministries on a wide range of matters including the convening of committees and preparing papers. 

About You

We are looking for someone who wants to make a positive contribution to ministerial oversight, enjoys matters of detail, and is interested in supporting the work of the Church.

The role will require someone who is intellectually curious, enthusiastic, highly organised and able to follow detailed processes carefully and sensitively.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Well-being Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact HR.

Closing date:             6 July 2025

Interview date: 18 July 2025

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible