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Do you want to manage the fundraising strategy for the only charity dedicated to building a global community that supports board directors to advance climate and nature governance? 

Chapter Zero Alliance is at an exciting inflection point, supporting a high-impact chapter network active in over 70 countries through our programme: the Climate Governance Initiative. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Global Development to play a pivotal role in diversifying and growing our income, ensuring the long-term sustainability and impact of our mission. This is a unique opportunity to help us translate a critical global need into tangible, well-funded programmes that drive measurable change on corporate boards worldwide. 

Offer and Benefits 

• Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum 

• Contract: Permanent, Full-time 37.5 hours per week (0.8 part-time considered) 

• Location: Office-based / Hybrid within the UK (Central Cambridge-based office) 

• Annual Leave: 27 days, plus Bank Holidays and discretionary Christmas shutdown 

• Pension: Generous 8% employer pension contributions (no match required) 

• Wellbeing: Group life assurance, employee assistance programme and health cash plan 

The Role: Senior Manager, Global Development  

You'll bring significant development experience, strategic leadership and hands-on delivery to the identification, securing, and management of significant grants from philanthropic foundations, institutional donors, trusts, and statutory funders globally. You'll build and nurture high-value relationships, coordinate fundraising initiatives, and establish the robust infrastructure for effective grant management across our global network. 

Key Responsibilities - Drive Strategy and Deliver Impact 

• Fundraising Strategy and Pipeline Management: Contribute to the design of an ambitious global grant fundraising strategy and manage its implementation. You'll conduct market research, qualify new opportunities, and maintain a robust prospect pipeline to expand our existing funding base. This will involve the coordination and project management of outreach and engagement activities. 

• Proposal Development and Budgeting: Lead the creation of compelling, high-quality concept notes and multi-year funding proposals, aligned with funder priorities and including accurate, transparent budgets. 

• Donor Stewardship and Reporting: Be a key representative for Chapter Zero Alliance with funders, serving as a key liaison for funder-related operational queries. You'll work with the wider team to ensure timely and accurate narrative and financial reporting, managing communications to foster long-term engagement.

• Grant Management and Administration: Oversee our current funding portfolio, manage grant administration, collaborate with Finance on forecasting. 

• Internal Coordination: Facilitate and support our Development Working Group as well as manage core systems: CRM, funder contacts and documentation. Work closely with senior leadership, including the CEO, and project teams across our global network to align fundraising with programme delivery and provide critical performance analysis.

Who We're Looking For 

This role requires a dedicated fundraising professional with a proven track record of successfully securing significant grant funding. You're a strategic thinker and relationship builder with exceptional bid-writing skills and an innate ability to translate complex programme needs into compelling proposals. 

Essential Expertise 

• Significant experience working in institutional fundraising or partnership management within the non-profit or development sector. 

• Knowledge of the climate-related trust and grants sector internationally and in the UK. 

• Demonstrable track record of successfully achieving income targets (minimum six-figure funds, including multi-year grants) from philanthropic foundations, institutional donors, trusts or statutory sources. 

• Strategic relationship-building skills working with grant makers and partners. 

• Effective bid writing, delivering clear, persuasive, and well-structured proposals and reports tailored to align with grant priorities.

• Strong financial and strategic planning skills, including KPIs, grant compliance and reporting. 

• Sound understanding of the legal and regulatory framework governing fundraising within the charity sector, including the standards set by the Fundraising Regulator, the Charity Commission’s expectations around fundraising practices, and data protection obligations under GDPR. 

• Exceptional organisational and project management skills - you can navigate multiple deadlines and competing global priorities with ease. 

Desirable Skills That Will Set You Apart 

• Experience coordinating cross-departmental or cross-regional working groups. 

• A genuine passion for the global climate, development, or social impact sectors - understanding the urgency of our mission. 

• Experience using CRM/project management/fundraising databases. Core Competencies 

• Strategic thinking, planning and analytical skills, able to translate complex programme needs into compelling proposals. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities. 

• Project management. 

• Able to balance short-term priorities with longer-term strategic activities. 

• High attention to detail and highly accurate. 

• Collaborative working style and proactive attitude. 

• Commitment to our mission, values, and ethical fundraising principles. 

The principles of diversity, inclusion, respect, responsibility and sustainability are at the heart of our charity. We want to support our people to balance their personal and professional lives and we believe our range of benefits encourages this. Nothing beats face time with our colleagues to promote creativity and collaboration; we’ve therefore adopted a blended working model of home and office arrangements.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to ensuring that all candidates are given the same opportunity to succeed regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability.

We have a legal responsibility to ensure you are eligible to live and work in the UK. 

Any information given will be processed for employment selection and statistical purposes in line with our Data Protection Policy. 

Join Isabel Hospice as our new Senior Philanthropy Manager and play a leading role in shaping the future of our high-value fundraising.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fundraiser to lead and inspire our Philanthropy Team, driving income from corporate partners, charitable trusts and foundations, and major donors.

You’ll combine strategic vision with hands-on relationship management, developing long-term, meaningful relationships that help ensure every person in eastern Hertfordshire receives the compassionate end-of-life care they deserve.

Working closely with senior leaders, trustees, and colleagues across the hospice, you’ll lead by example: crafting compelling proposals, inspiring engagement, and ensuring every donor feels valued and connected to the impact of their support.

About you

You’ll be a confident, emotionally intelligent leader with a proven track record of securing significant income and building trusted partnerships. You’ll bring creativity, warmth, and the ability to motivate others, both your team and your supporters.

You’ll also have:

• Experience leading high-performing fundraising teams and delivering ambitious income targets
• Excellent relationship management and influencing skills at a senior level
• Strong strategic and organisational ability, with a collaborative mindset
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• A deep commitment to the mission and values of Isabel Hospice
• A driving licence and own car

What we offer

• A supportive, values-led environment where your work truly matters
• The opportunity to shape and grow high-value fundraising at a respected local charity
• The chance to make a tangible difference to local families when they need it most

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health Service Discounts
• Refer a friend bonus

We reserve the right to close this job earlier if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check. 

Harris Hill is delighted to partner exclusively with London Museum to recruit a Senior Finance Officer on a full-time, FTC (until 31st of December 2026) basis.

London Museum is delivering the most exciting cultural project for London for a generation – an entirely new museum for London will open in 2026 in Smithfield. As a result, this is a newly formed role that will evolve over time with an initial focus on the New Museum Project.

As Senior Finance Officer you will perform a key role in supporting the financial administration of the New Museum Project, dealing primarily with processing construction works invoices and consultants’ fees.  It will involve a compliance role to ensure that the professional fees, construction costs, and contracts of the project are correctly recorded.

Please note, this organisation has a hybrid working policy with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

As Senior Finance Officer, you will:

• Work with the New Museum Project Team to ensure compliance of records and timely processing of invoices and purchase orders in accordance with strict deadlines and schemes of delegation.
• Build a strong relationship with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure swift resolution of discrepancies and issues around financial approvals.
• Deliver the accounts payable function (initially for the New Museum Project) including invoice processing, BACS payments, reconciliations and general operations management.
• Ensure invoices are within current purchase order values and align with agreed payment and resource schedules.
• Be a key point of contact for the external auditor, inputting to the audit planning process and the end-to-end production of statutory accounts, preparing working papers, tax relief claims and other related matters for year end.
• Provide cover for and deputising for the Finance Manager when required.

The successful applicant will:

• Have demonstrable experience in finance within the charity / not-for-profit sector, in a similar role
• Be a part qualified accountant or have strong qualification by experience
• Have previous experience of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
• Have an understanding of contract management and experience in assisting with compliance and assurance tasks
• Have a high level of IT literacy with extensive experience of working with excel at an intermediate/advanced level and with computerised finance systems
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP! To apply please contact Simon Bascombe at Harris Hill with the following:

• A full curriculum vitae (CV)
• A supporting letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role as detailed in the Person Specification, which is included in the Job Description document.

Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

Deadline for applications is Sunday 23 November 2025, interviews and selection will be arranged for week commencing 24 November 2025.

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

We are looking for someone to join our Senior Leadership Team, providing strategic direction overseeing finance, HR and IT in a newly created role for the charity. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the people who access our services, working towards a safe home, better life and fairer future for everyone.

We were founded to help people facing the devastating effects of homelessness. Today, we also tackle the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality.

As Director of Finance and Resources, you will lead the financial strategy to underpin the overall organisational strategy, ensuring robust financial management, foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, and lead the development of digital systems that enhance service delivery and organisational resilience.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will combine strategic insight with practical delivery.

You will bring:

· Senior leadership experience in leading a finance function, ideally in a charity or not-for-profit organisation 

· An accountancy qualification and excellent technical accounting skills

· A strategic mindset and experience of leading and managing change

· A collaborative leadership style with excellent communication skills

· Commitment to continuous improvement

The selection process will include two stages, an initial interview taking place on 3rd or 4th December via Microsoft Teams followed by a face to face interview on 9th December.

To apply, please submit your CV along with a cover letter no longer than 2 pages addressing how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

We're looking for a senior leader to drive our ongoing strategy formation, development and implementation. You'll lead strategic workstreams, deputise for the Head of Strategy & Transformation, and provide strategic advice to our Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team. Working with multi-disciplinary teams, our Youth Panel and diverse stakeholders, you'll ensure our strategy creates meaningful change for young people.

Finance Director

We are seeking an experienced senior finance leader to drive financial strategy and sustainability across a national charity.

Position: Finance Director

Salary: £75,000 (£45,000 pro-rata)

Location: Flexible, 1 day in Doncaster but not essential

Hours: 21 per week (part time)

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 8am, 1st December 2025

About the Role

This is a strategic leadership role responsible for long term financial sustainability, robust controls and a strong commercial approach. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work closely with the CEO, Board and Directors to deliver the charity’s strategic ambitions and build a positive, collaborative culture.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead financial planning, reporting and strategic oversight for the organisation

• Provide expert advice to the Board, CEO and leadership team on all financial matters

• Strengthen commerciality and oversee development of a sustainable business model

• Lead programmes to simplify processes, improve efficiency and reduce financial risk

• Act as Company Secretary ensuring legal, regulatory and governance compliance

• Oversee risk management frameworks and insurance provision

• Build strong business partnering relationships, particularly with Operations

• Manage and develop the finance team, ensuring high performance and motivation

• Lead supplier relationships including banks, auditors, insurers and pension advisers

• Oversee major contracts, grant reporting and financial controls

• Provide leadership on property negotiations, contracts and legal matters related to finance

• Guide and monitor financial performance, ensuring targets are achieved

• Ensure all financial and legal obligations are met across the charity’s activities

About You

You will bring significant senior level finance experience along with credibility, clarity and the ability to influence at all levels.

Essential skills and experience:

• Extensive experience in senior finance roles, ideally within the charity sector

• Strong understanding of financial strategy, business planning and risk management

• Proven ability to analyse complex financial information and present clear recommendations

• Experience leading and developing a finance team

• Knowledge of charity governance, regulatory compliance and statutory reporting

• Skilled in building commercial models and driving long term sustainability

• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills

• Professional finance qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA or equivalent experience

• Strong understanding of business partnering models and effective cross organisational working

Desirable:

• Company Secretary or governance qualification

• Experience leading finance transformations or major organisational change programmes

About the Organisation

The organisation is committed to improving environmental outcomes and supporting communities across the UK. Their work is driven by values including making a positive impact, working collaboratively, improving processes and striving for excellence. They are focused on long term sustainability, strong governance and delivering meaningful change.

Other roles you may have experience of could include Chief Financial Officer, Head of Finance, Finance Business Partnering Director, Commercial Finance Director, Director of Corporate Services, Strategic Finance Lead.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Purpose of the Role

The Finance Manager is a key member of Ark T’s operational team, responsible for ensuring accurate financial management, reporting, and compliance. The role supports strategic decision-making through the provision of timely and reliable financial information. Working closely with the CEO, senior staff, and external accountants, the Finance Manager ensures the smooth running of all financial processes and systems, with particular attention to the needs and context of a small but ambitious arts and mental health charity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Systems and Bookkeeping

• Manage Ark T’s accounting system (Xero), ensuring accurate and timely recording of all transactions
• Reconcile bank accounts, process payments, and track income
• Maintain accurate records for restricted and unrestricted funding, ensuring correct allocations
• Manage Ark T’s bank accounts, including maintaining up-to-date records of authorised users, login permissions, and password security protocols

2. Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Work with senior staff and programme leads to develop annual and project budgets
• Monitor actual spend against budgets, identifying variances and providing explanations
• Update Ark T’s multi-year financial planning spreadsheets
• Support budget development for funding applications

3. Management Accounts and Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly management accounts in collaboration with Ark T’s accountants
• Present financial reports to the CEO, Board of Trustees, and funders as required
• Prepare cashflow forecasts and support financial modelling for new initiatives

4. Payroll

• Work with external accountants to process monthly payroll and ensure all staff are paid correctly and on time

5. Pensions (if required)

• Support the monitoring of pension contributions and liaise with the pension provider, if necessary
• Ensure compliance with relevant pension regulations where applicable

6. Grant and Funding Monitoring

• Maintain the funding tracker, ensuring grant income is correctly recorded and restricted funds are monitored
• Track expenditure for individual grants, ensuring spend is aligned with budgets and deadlines
• Prepare financial reports for funders and support monitoring returns

7. Gift Aid and Donations

• Maintain accurate Gift Aid records and process Gift Aid claims in line with HMRC regulations
• Work with the CEO and Fundraising team to ensure donor records are up to date and claims are maximised
• Ensure appropriate audit trails are in place for donations and declarations

8. Compliance and Financial Controls

• Ensure financial policies and procedures are followed and regularly reviewed
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, Charity Commission, and other relevant statutory bodies
• Liaise with the independent examiner/auditor for the annual accounts and support audit preparation, if necessary

9. Systems and Administration

• Maintain and improve financial templates, tools, and spreadsheets to support efficiency
• Maintain secure records of financial system passwords and ensure appropriate access control
• File and manage financial documentation for easy access and transparency
• Work collaboratively with senior staff to improve data collection for financial impact and evaluation

10. Administrative and Operational Support

• Provide cover for key financial processes in key staff's absence, including logging into the bank account to tick the “authorise” button for payments such as payroll and expense reimbursements
• Provide general finance-related administrative support as required by the senior staff or wider team
• Help ensure smooth financial operations during periods of staff absence or leave
• Contribute to wider organisational processes such as document filing, internal communications, and coordination where needed

Essential Skills and Experience

• AAT Level 3 or 4 (Association of Accounting Technicians)
• Experience using Xero accounting software
• Strong Excel skills and ability to maintain and analyse complex spreadsheets
• Experience preparing or reviewing management accounts and budgets
• Understanding of charity finance, including restricted funding and funder reporting
• Familiarity with Gift Aid regulations and processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to manage time effectively and prioritise workload
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to be professional, polite, and welcoming when interacting with funders, visitors, and external partners
• Commitment to the values and mission of Ark T

Desirable

• Part-qualified or fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA).
• Certificate or diploma in charity accounting or finance management (e.g. through Chartered Institute of Public Finance & Accountancy – CIPFA or Charity Finance Group – CFG).

Other Information

This job description outlines the key responsibilities of the role, but it is not exhaustive. As Ark T continues to grow and evolve, the Finance Manager may be expected to take on additional responsibilities in line with the organisation’s needs. The successful candidate will be adaptable, flexible, and able to work independently while communicating clearly with internal and external stakeholders.

Ark T is a small, dedicated team working in a fast-paced and responsive environment. While everyone has their own focus and areas of responsibility, we value a collaborative spirit and mutual support. From time to time — particularly during periods of change, funding deadlines, or unexpected challenges — team members are expected to pitch in and help wherever needed. This might mean assisting with logistics, supporting community events, or stepping outside the usual remit to keep things running smoothly. A willingness to muck in and a solution-focused mindset are essential qualities for success at Ark T.

Contract: 2-year rolling

Location: Remote working (with occasional international travel for events)

(For non-UK candidates, please note that you would be hired via Deel either as a contractor or as an employee with local national benefits)

Reporting to: Policy & Advocacy Advisor

The organisation  

United for Global Mental Health was founded in January 2018. It exists to support and unite the global effort to promote good mental health. Through our campaigning, advocacy and financing work, we aim to create a world in which everyone, everywhere has someone to turn to in support of their mental health. Since 2018, we have worked with a variety of international and national partners to help us reach this goal.

The Initiative:    

The WHO Constitution and several UN human rights declarations affirm everyone’s right to the highest attainable standard of mental health. However, many countries’ laws and policies fall short of enabling this. Human rights violations and barriers to access persist, often due to the prioritisation of institutional care over primary and community-based services, and the existence of discriminatory laws, such as those criminalising suicide. Addressing these issues is a key focus of UnitedGMH’s human rights pillar under its current three-year strategy.

The Role: 

You have the opportunity to join this initiative, working as part of a global policy, advocacy and financing organisation that puts its national partners and persons with lived experience of mental health at the forefront of their advocacy efforts. You will work with the Policy and Advocacy Advisor and colleagues, to develop, coordinate, support and implement policy and advocacy projects including; influencing global, regional and national law and policy, conducting research, report writing, drafting policy briefs and positions, partnership building and management, supporting national partners with their advocacy and representing the organisation at online and in-person events, including at key global moments. You will be working to achieve the objectives of our strategic pillar on rights, delivering on the 2026 strategy and action plan for the project on decriminalising suicide worldwide and supporting the project to deinstitutionalise mental health care, as well as contributing to the work across the organisation. You will also have the opportunity to help shape our next three-year organisation strategy from 2027-2029. 

You:

You have a proven track record in international health policy and advocacy with an eye for detail and an entrepreneurial spirit. Confident to work across the range of advocacy and policy activities you are flexible, competent and take initiative, and have a desire to learn and grow.  You are a true team player; able to take both responsibility in managing important projects and relationships and unafraid to take on essential tasks to support the team.  You have a passion for international development, law and policy and mental health.

Responsibilities:

• Partner Support: Help to build and manage partner relations with external stakeholders including national and global civil society, research institutions, governments, UN agencies, donors etc. Support them with their national advocacy and assist them in developing and managing national coalitions to advance their work at a national level. 

• Stakeholder relations: Support, and sometimes lead, engagement with key governments, the UN and other international organisations. As appropriate, directly engage and manage relationships with key decision-makers and global and regional advocacy organisations.

• Engagement of Experts by Experience and young people: ensure experts by experience of mental health conditions and young people are provided opportunities to influence global and national policy through your projects 

• Grant and contract management: Lead in the identification of funders in your program area and develop funding proposals for work on policy, advocacy and financing; track and report on grant deliverables.

• Policy, advocacy & financing strategies: Lead the design and implementation of policy, advocacy and financing strategies for UnitedGMH and in collaboration with, or for, a range of stakeholders.

• Policy reports and papers: Draft policy reports and papers to support high level influencing.

• Briefings, policy packs and influencing language: Preparing briefings, policy packs and influencing language for senior government officials, Ministers, and other decision-makers as well as national partners as required.

• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning: regularly update UnitedGMH’s MEL system with relevant data and information around your projects

• Communications: Support the internal and external communication activities of the organisation and develop project-based communications plans.

• Funder profiles: Maintain updated profiles on key mental health funders.

• Events: Organise meetings, events (including side-events at key global moments), workshops and small gatherings of partners and other stakeholders.

• Represent the organisation: Speak on behalf of the organisation on your project areas at key global moments and in-person and virtual events, webinars and conferences

Experience:

• You will have at least five years of experience working in country and/or global health policy, advocacy and/or financing for a UN agency, non-governmental organisation, think tank or decision-maker.

• You will have undertaken work related to public health and/or human rights and have a track record of advocacy with policy makers, brief/report writing and research.

• A background in health, including mental health, either professionally or through lived experience. 

• Demonstrable experience of having worked on health legislation and policy in low- and middle-income countries, including drafting, reviewing and/or having been part of consultative processes at a government level. Experience working on suicide prevention policies/strategies or the decriminalisation of suicide and/or the repeal of other discriminatory legislation will be preferred. 

• Low-to-middle income country level experience engaging with different stakeholders – persons with lived experience of mental health conditions, governments, civil society, donors etc.

• Experience of representing your organisation at key global, regional or national political gatherings

Skills:

• Project management and reporting.

• Networking and relationship management

• Ability to perform research and report writing 

• Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.

• Grant Proposal Writing. 

• Ability to work as part of a team but equally a self-starter capable of devising and delivering work under your own direction

• Experienced in and thrive working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to respond quickly and effectively to changing agendas

• Strong organisational skills to plan, meet deadlines and successfully deliver events 

• Ability to multitask and prioritise workload over short time frames

• Knowledge of foreign languages is desired but not mandatory.

• A good knowledge of Microsoft Office and other project management tools e.g., Trello, Google Suite, among others.

Qualifications:

• A degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. health, law, human rights) 

• Ability to work remotely and travel internationally

Benefits

• 28 days of holiday a year plus national holidays in your country of residency 

• Possibility of being hired by Deel as a local employee (with local pension and social security benefits) or as a contractor (decision up to the employee based on personal preference)

• Up to £1000 a year of allowance for coworking space

• Up to £500 a year in personal development training allowance

• A minimum of 1 in-person team retreat a year

• Possibility to work from anywhere in the world (where you have the legal right to work)

• Possibility to work compressed hours 

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme via HealthAssured

• [For UK-based staff] You contribute 5% of your salary and we pay for 3% (8% total)

Diversity and inclusion
Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to UnitedGMH’s core mission and values, and the organisation is dedicated to promoting this across our work and also within the workplace. We will ensure that this commitment is embedded in all operational aspects of the organisation and also implemented within our day-to-day working practices.

Reasonable adjustments statement
We aim to ensure that all applicants are provided with the same opportunities during the recruitment process. Should you have a disability and require a particular adjustment to be made to allow you to fully participate in the recruitment process, please ensure that this is made known to the person arranging your interview.

Interviews: There will be 2 interview rounds, and a short task for those who progress to the second round of interviews. Interviews will be arranged between the last week of November to the 12th of December.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 24th November

Application: To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter (800 words maximum) via Charity Job.

Director of Finance, IT & Administration
Location: London E14 (hybrid working available)
Salary: £73,217 – £93,226 per annum (pay award pending)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

About Action Against Hunger UK

For 40 years, Action Against Hunger has led the global fight against hunger, working across nearly 50 countries to save, improve and protect lives. From emergency response to long-term development, they tackle the causes of hunger and malnutrition, partnering with communities and governments to create sustainable change.

We are now seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Finance, IT & Administration to join their senior leadership team and strengthen their operations as they pursue their vision of a world free from hunger.

The role

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will lead finance, IT and administrative functions, ensuring strong governance, effective systems and sound financial management. As a key member of the Executive Committee, you’ll play an integral role in shaping organisational strategy and ensuring Action Against Hunger meet their ambitious goals efficiently and responsibly.

Key areas of focus:

• Lead financial strategy, planning, reporting and risk management.
• Oversee IT systems, information management and facilities.
• Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance.
• Support the CEO, Board and Audit & Risk Committee.
• Lead, develop and motivate a small, high-performing team.

About you

You are a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with significant experience in senior financial leadership, ideally within the charity or international development sector. Strategic and collaborative, you bring strong analytical, communication and people management skills, and a commitment to Action Against Hunger's humanitarian mission.

How to apply

For a full candidate pack and details, please contact:

Faye Marshall or Joshua Liveras at Harris Hill. 

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 3rd December

Interviews: Wednesday 10th – Friday 12th December

Harris Hill is a certified B Corp™ and a leading charity recruitment agency. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.

CHANGING ATTITUDES • TRANSFORMING LIVES • CREATING SECOND CHANCES

THE CLINK CHARITY - Director of Finance and Resources

Salary: £70,000–£80,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time; 39 hours per week
Location: Herne Hill Head Office, London (4 days per week in the office)
Closing Date: Friday 12 December 2025

ABOUT THE CLINK CHARITY

The Clink Charity, founded in 2009, aims to prevent and reduce reoffending through training, rehabilitation and support. We deliver hospitality and horticulture training behind prison walls and in the community, creating an environment where students gain skills, confidence and qualifications to rebuild their lives.

We have trained approximately 5,000 people in prison and delivered 2,600 City & Guilds qualifications across hospitality and food courses.

A unique part of The Clink is our post-release support and mentoring programme, supporting individuals with health and mental health needs, housing, employment, family connections and friendships.

The charity operates a fine-dining restaurant inside HMP Brixton, training kitchens across the prison estate, horticulture projects at HMP Send and HMP Erlestoke, a commercial bakery in Brixton, and a bespoke delivery service, Catered by Clink.

Clink Events is our social enterprise catering business, with food produced by women in HMP Downview and an additional kitchen in Herne Hill. Alumni provide front-of-house service at major London venues including the Guildhall, Science Museum, Cutty Sark, Kew Gardens and the Camden Roundhouse. In 2024, across 218 events, The Clink served 36,000 people.

More information is available on our website and social media channels.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 General Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for financial management, including strategic planning, reporting, budgeting, systems and controls.
• Responsibility for IT, HR, premises, lettings and administration.
• Active member of the senior leadership team, working with colleagues and the Board of Trustees.
• Promote the Charity’s ethos and support charity initiatives and policies.

Financial Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the financial strategy and conduct financial modelling for strategic decision-making.
• Lead all financial procedures and reporting, including monthly budget monitoring, management accounts and annual accounts.
• Maintain financial controls, standards and systems.
• Prepare and maintain budgets, financial plans and forecasts.
• Provide information for financial returns, bids and grant claims.
• Maintain the Asset Register and Risk Register.
• Negotiate, manage and monitor tenders, contracts, licences and service agreements.
• Act as cost centre manager for designated budget areas.
• Advise staff on financial matters.
• Manage key charity resources such as printers, transport and other significant assets.

HR Responsibilities

• In liaison with HR Managed Services (Solution22), oversee an effective HR function covering recruitment, induction, training, payroll, pensions, performance, retention and wellbeing.
• Ensure the CEO and leadership team have access to HR advice and data.
• Oversee policies and procedures and ensure the Handbook is updated in line with legislation.

Premises Management

• Lead responsibility for the Head Office site, including maintenance and development.
• Report to the CEO and Trustees on premises issues and recommend repairs or capital works.
• Liaise with contractors regarding building maintenance.
• Monitor energy consumption and implement savings.
• Prepare an annual maintenance plan and capital work forecasts.
• Manage income from facility lettings and other revenue sources.
• Manage the premises budget and ensure value for money.

Health and Safety

• Act as Health and Safety Officer and ensure compliance with all legislation and procedures.
• Prepare and update the emergency plan and risk analysis.
• Conduct regular health and safety risk assessments.
• Ensure First Aid requirements are met and logs maintained.
• Arrange health and safety training.

IT Support

• Manage the IT Services contract with Computerlink.
• Ensure IT systems and devices are well maintained.
• Plan and oversee IT projects and updates.
• Ensure e-safety and GDPR compliance.
• Ensure systems are protected against cyber-attacks.
• Ensure all necessary IT licences are in place.

Risk Management and Data Protection

• Maintain risk management procedures and disaster recovery plans.
• Monitor risk policies to minimise organisational risk.
• Maintain and update the operational Risk Register.
• Oversee insurance arrangements.
• Liaise with the Data Protection Officer and ensure compliance with data protection and FOI policies.
• Ensure staff receive data protection training and respond to subject access and FOI requests.

Other Duties

• Follow safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Participate in training and maintain professional development.
• Induct and train new staff as required.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation.
• Comply with Equal Opportunities policies.
• Support whole-charity initiatives and events.
• Attend Trustee Board and Committee meetings when required.

Line Management

• Finance Manager and Accounts Officer.
• Relevant contractors (IT, HR, cleaning).

Duties may vary at the reasonable discretion of the CEO.

The Clink Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced criminal record check is required before appointment.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, by sending your CV.  We will then request a supporting statement (maximum of 2 slides A4) via our HR Managed Services Team at Solution22.

In your supporting statement, address the criteria in the person specification and provide evidence of how you meet them.

Closing date: Friday 12 December 2025.

 Interview Dates:

• First stage: week commencing 5 January 2026
• Second stage: week commencing 12 January 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear within two weeks of the closing date, your application was unsuccessful.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, calls with Chief Executive Donna Marie Edmonds can be arranged.

APPOINTMENT PROCESS

After the closing date, the recruiting manager and panel will shortlist applicants who meet the essential criteria. Late applications are not considered.

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will attend a selection process conducted by a panel of two or more. Any additional requirements (tests, presentations) will be communicated in advance.

Interview Outcome

Candidates will be informed verbally or in writing. The successful candidate will receive a written offer. Unsuccessful candidates may request feedback.

References

Successful applicants must supply two referees. References will only be contacted with permission after a conditional offer has been made.

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work verification, qualification checks (where applicable) and a DBS check (where required).

Personal Information

Personal data will be used only for recruitment purposes. See our website Privacy Notice for details.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (EDI)

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from disabled people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, and those experiencing marginalisation.

ACCESSIBLE RECRUITMENT

If you have a disability or specific needs and require adjustments at any stage of the process, please let us know in your application.

Job Title: Director of Finance and Resources
Job Ref: DFR451
Contract: Part-time, permanent
Hours: 15-22.5 hours per week, to be discussed with candidates at interview
Salary: Circa £60,000 pro rata, per annum
Location: The role is based at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre in Pill, Bristol with the opportunity for some flexible hybrid working.

About Us

Penny Brohn UK is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. We help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering support through our team of cancer support experts (which includes doctors, nutritionists, counsellors and exercise therapists).

Penny Brohn UK helps people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible. By making our services freely available, our aim is for all people with cancer to be able to access the high-quality support they need.

The role

We are excited to be recruiting for a Director of Finance and Resources to be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the financial management and HR functions within the Charity.  Working closely with the CEO as a member of the Executive team, the post holder will act as a strategic advisor to the Trustee board.

Key elements of the role will include:

• Leading the financial planning, cashflow management, budgeting and cost control for the charity. Working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure timely financial reporting is completed including monthly management accounts and forecasts.
• Responsibility for the production of the annual Financial Statements and Trustee Annual Report.
• Acting as an advisor and coach to senior staff to support and improve financial literacy and decision making whilst leading the annual budgeting and business cycle.
• Providing effective leadership, direction and training to the Finance and HR teams, ensuring that Finance and HR strategies align with the overall business strategy.
• Oversee HR operations, developing and implementing people strategies and ensuring compliance with employment law.

The candidate we are looking for will have proven experience in a senior level finance role, preferably within the voluntary sector.  They will also have experience of leading an HR team with a proven ability to drive strategic HR initiatives.

Candidates should have excellent planning, communication and organisation skills and be able to effectively balance a substantial workload ranging from day-to-day tasks to strategic thinking.

Joining an established team, the successful candidate will bring strong leadership as they build and maintain relationships across all areas of the Charity including the Trustee Board.

In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Beautiful workspace in a semi-rural location on the outskirts of Bristol with free onsite parking
• Subsidised lunch, freshly prepared onsite in the Penny Brohn kitchen
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Enhanced sick pay after six month’s service
• Auto enrolment into the Penny Brohn UK pension scheme
• Free Life Assurance
• Family friendly policies with enhanced maternity and paternity leave after one year of service
• Specsavers Corporate eyecare test
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to subsidised wellbeing at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre

Thank you for considering Penny Brohn UK, we look forward to hearing from you!

Timetable for appointment

Closing date: Monday 8 December at 9.00am

First interview: Thursday 11 December, Penny Brohn UK National Centre

Second interview: Friday 19 December, Penny Brohn UK National Centre

Start date to be agreed upon appointment of successful candidate

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

No agencies please.

Be part of something transformative.

Join Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) at a time of significant change and growth from our current base of c£4million.  We’re looking for a qualified, skilled, values-driven Director of Finance and Resources to join our leadership team.

With a new CEO, Senior Leadership Team and a bold and inspiring new vision, this is a pivotal moment for our organisation as we lay the foundations and transform in the run up to a new organisational strategy. 

We’re a specialist charity supporting survivors of sexual violence across twelve South London boroughs providing counselling, group therapy, advocacy, and prevention education, alongside training for professionals.

If you’re ready to use your financial and strategic expertise to make a real impact for survivors, we’d love to hear from you

About the Role

As our Director of Finance and Resources, you’ll be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, leading on:

• Strategic financial planning and advice for future growth and sustainability of the Charity
• Operational Financial Management, Reporting and Performance 
• Financial Accounts and Annual Reports
• Financial Control, Governance, Audit, and Compliance
• IT, Facilities, and Information Governance
• Management of teams and contracts in the Finance and Resources Directorate

You’ll work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to support our strategic vision and ensure sound financial stewardship to deliver support for survivors now and into the future.  The position is offered on a flexible, hybrid and part time basis. 

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Professionally qualified (or equivalent) in finance management and accountancy
• Experienced and deeply knowledgeable in senior financial leadership and strategy development in the voluntary sector/an equivalent size charity 
• A skilled and experienced leader and manager of people, contracts and major service change projects
• Collaborative, analytical, and proactive in problem-solving
• Committed to feminist principles and to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Ideally also skilled in overseeing IT, building and premises management and information governance, with training and support available where required. 

As well as experienced Directors, this role would also suit an exceptional Head of Finance looking to step up into their first Director role.

What We Offer

• 27 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• 3 extra gifted days (pro rata) between 27–31 December
• NEST pension (3% employer / 5% employee)
• Life Assurance, Healthcare Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and Cycle-To-Work Scheme
• Supportive, feminist working culture

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification

The position is offered on a flexible basis.  The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.

No agencies please.  Unsolicited emails from agencies will not be responded to

As Finance Director, you will work closely and collaboratively with Amit Sharma (Artistic Director/ CEO) and Iain Goosey (Executive Director), supporting them as they lead Kiln Theatre through a period of transition and growth. As a key member of the Senior Team, the Finance Director will be responsible for Kiln Theatre's financial health and for ensuring that effective controls are in place and that all regulatory requirements are met.

You will lead and manage the Finance department, ensuring that the finance operation at Kiln operates to the highest standards and is effectively embedded within the organisation.

The Finance Director will play a major role in contributing to Kiln Theatre's business planning and strategic development, including identifying opportunities for efficiencies, supporting the resilience of the organisation for the future, ensuring compliance with best practice at all times and helping the company to fulfil its creative and financial ambitions.

The role will work with members of the Board, particularly the Finance & Risk Committee, as well as the external auditors. The Finance Director also oversees the finances for Kiln Theatre Ltd and its two subsidiaries - Tricycle Screen Ltd and Kiln London Productions Limited.

At The Sick Children’s Trust, we believe no child should face hospital alone and no family should be separated during one of the most challenging times of their lives. Through our ten ‘Homes from Home’ across England, we provide free accommodation and vital support, keeping families close to their seriously ill child’s hospital bedside.

We’re looking for a talented and ambitious Senior Trusts & Foundations Officer to join our passionate team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownerships of a strong portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations, developing long-term relationships and securing multi-year funding to sustain and grow our services.

You’ll have the opportunity, skills and talent to write compelling, tailored funding proposals, deliver excellent stewardship, and work directly with funders to demonstrate the impact of our work.

The Role:

You’ll be managing and growing a portfolio of key trusts and foundations, delivering exceptional stewardship.

You will be researching and working to secure new income opportunities focusing on five figure grants and writing powerful funding applications and reports to inspire and engage new funders.

You’ll work closely with internal teams to develop cases for support and play a key role in achieving ambitious income targets to fund our ‘Homes from Home’.

What we’re looking for:

· A proven track record in personally securing significant trust and foundation funding at the level of five-figure gifts in a single year.

· Excellent written skills with the ability to create clear, compelling proposals.

· Strong relationship-building skills with experience of working with multiple stakeholders and decision-makers.

· Highly organised, proactive, and driven to achieve ambitious targets.

· Passionate about our cause to help families of seriously ill children

How to apply

We will be reviewing applications ongoing so early applications are advised. We may close the advert earlier than advertised.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please submit your CV along with a covering letter(max 2 pages) explaining how your experience fits the role. More details can be found in the recruitment pack attached