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Hybrid - within commuting distance of one of our campuses in London, Birmingham, Blackburn, Doncaster, Bradford, Redcar or Bristol
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Data Engineer to join our TED team and play an important role in building and maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports the NIoT and TED.
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve teacher and leader development across the education system.
A key part of that mission is our Teacher Education Dataset (TED), an ambitious data and research initiative focused on building better evidence about teacher development and what makes teaching impactful. By bringing together education, research and digital infrastructure, TED will support new insight into how teachers develop, improve and thrive across their careers.
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Data Engineer to join our TED team and play an important role in building and maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports the NIoT and TED. Working at the intersection of data engineering, data and research, the postholder will help develop secure, reliable and scalable systems that enable robust analysis and contribute to high-quality, evidence-informed improvement across the sector.
Corporate responsibilities
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To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the NIoT.
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To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person.
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To comply with all reasonable management requests.
Key Responsibilities
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Design, build and maintain Azure-based data pipelines to support the ingestion, transformation and curation of TED datasets.
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Develop and maintain Azure SQL databases and research-facing schemas across raw, transformed and curated data layers.
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Write efficient, secure and well-structured T-SQL to support ingestion, validation, transformation and optimisation.
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Contribute to the development and ongoing refinement of a Common Data Model across multiple education data providers.
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Integrate and harmonise data from school MIS and EdTech platforms, including Bromcom, Arbor and Wonde.
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Build and maintain robust validation, logging, auditing and reconciliation processes to improve data quality and trust.
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Support secure data handling, including pseudonymisation, access control and compliance with data-sharing agreements and security requirements.
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Work closely with analysts, researchers, architects and partners to deliver scalable, analytics-ready data solutions.
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Contribute to agile planning, technical design, documentation and operational handover.
Essential criteria
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Proven experience in data engineering, including building and maintaining production-grade data pipelines.
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Strong experience with Azure Data Factory and Azure SQL Server.
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Strong T-SQL skills, including schema design, stored procedures and query optimisation.
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Experience implementing validation, monitoring, logging and reconciliation controls within data pipelines.
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Strong understanding of secure data architecture and the handling of sensitive personal data.
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Experience with Azure DevOps, version control and CI/CD practices.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
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Ability to communicate effectively and work successfully in a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable criteria
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Experience with education datasets, school MIS systems or EdTech platforms.
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Experience with common data models, longitudinal datasets or research-oriented data infrastructure.
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Experience with Power BI, Fabric or related analytics technologies.
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Experience in a public sector, education or high-governance data environment.
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Interest in applying data engineering to improve education and teacher development.
Key benefits
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Generous Annual Leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays).
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Flexible Working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.
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Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Salary Sacrifice Schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!
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Lifestyle Benefits – We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!
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Parenthood Leave – We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
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Working Environment – We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.
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Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
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Development: We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have high level of continuous professional development.
We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
If you have any queries about this role, please contact our recruitment team.
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 10.00am on Monday, 1 June 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.
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Combine your financial expertise with real-world impact by joining Parkinson’s Europe (PE) as our Senior Finance Manager. We’re seeking a proactive professional with heart and passion to safeguard our financial health and empower the Parkinson’s community across Europe, offering a role with significant autonomy and clear room for professional growth within our evolving organisation.
Job specification
Location: Remote working (but note that occasional travel – to attend quarterly team meetings in the UK and other ad hoc meetings/conferences – is required)
Salary: £17,200 – £20,000 per annum, dependent on experience (£43,000 – £50,000 FTE).
Annual leave: 13.5 days per annum (inclusive of pro-rata statutory bank holidays, based on a full-time equivalent of 25 days).
Contract: This is a permanent, employed role
Responsible to: Director General
Collaboration with: Operations Director and Partnerships Director, plus the wider team
Job description
Main purpose of role
To oversee the charity’s financial management, ensuring accurate reporting, effective budgeting and robust controls. The Senior Finance Manager provides insight to support strategic decision-making, maintains compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and manages day-to-day finance operations to safeguard the organisation’s financial health.
In addition, as part of a small team, the Senior Finance Manager provides light-touch HR support to assist with processes – such as appraisals, payroll and staff records — helping to ensure smooth operations in the absence of a dedicated HR function.
Key tasks – finance
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Ensure accurate recording of information of various funding (industry, donations, memberships etc), spending, banking
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Manual bookkeeping and liaising with Accountants in the UK and in Belgium to ensure data is uploaded correctly to Sage (or similar software)
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Monthly month end checks on Sage and accurate nominal coding, working with PE’s appointed accountants
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Raise invoices and credit control
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Accounts payable & expenses process including employee and freelance pay
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Managing all aspects regarding employee pay – working with PE’s appointed payroll agent, pension provider and insurance broker
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Year-end work – including checks and liaising with PE’s appointed accountants
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Charity Commission – completion of annual return
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Donations – check and manage paypal and other donation platforms accordingly
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Management of all PE bank accounts and all aspects regarding bank matters – i.e unknown payments, bank applications for new card holders, transaction queries etc
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Financial reviews with Director General and Operations Director, and to provide accurate information in regards to forecasting, funding, spending, general P&L and other financial matters
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Perform monthly cash-flow forecasting to ensure the 4-month reserve policy is maintained at all times
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Annual budgeting
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Liaising with Treasurer, dealing with any queries he/she may have; assist with AGM reporting
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Join Board/AGM meetings as required, and deal with any finance-related queries the Board members may have
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Keeping abreast of UK national regulatory and budgetary developments
Key tasks – HR and other
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Support and liaise with the Operations Director and Partnerships Director with all treatment industry/funding agreements
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Maintain the organisation’s Contract Register, ensuring all agreements (i.e., treatment iindustry partnerships) are tracked for payment milestones
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Keeping and maintaining employee/freelance agreements up to date
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Holiday and sickness tracking
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Liaise and support the Operations Director with regards to various policies (i.e expenses, bereavement)
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Supporting the Director General and Operations Director with the appraisal process
Person specification
Essential skills and experience
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Minimum five years’ professional experience in an accounting or finance role, supported by a relevant accounting qualification or significant demonstrable experience. Prior experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector is highly desirable. Experience or comfort managing cross-border EU-UK financial complexities is a plus.
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Experience of preparing management accounts, budgets, forecasts and year-end reporting
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An understanding of charity finance requirements (e.g. charity accounting, Charity Commission obligations)
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Proficiency in accounting software (Sage or similar) and MS Office (especially Excel)
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Experience of basic HR processes (e.g. recruitment, contracts, record-keeping, employee/er taxes and pension obligations)
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Understanding of payroll administration
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Ability to interpret and explain financial information to non-finance colleagues and Board directors
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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High level of accuracy, attention to detail and integrity
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach
Personal qualities
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Commitment to the values and mission of the charity
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A proactive, hands-on approach suited to a small organisation
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Ability to work independently and take initiative
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Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing needs
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Discretion and respect for confidentiality
Application process
To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability via the CharityJob portal. The deadline is officially 27 May; however, please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to begin the interview process or close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, early applications are strongly encouraged.
Parkinson's Europe is an inclusive employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We use an anonymous recruitment process to prevent unconscious bias, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. We believe that a diverse team enriches our work and strengthens our ability to serve the entire Parkinson's community across Europe. Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements we can provide to support you during the application process.
We work and campaign with people with Parkinson’s, their carers, families and supporters across Europe to ensure their voices are heard / listened to
Hybrid - within commuting distance of our Redcar Campus
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve teacher and leader development across the education system.
A key part of that mission is our Teacher Education Dataset (TED), an ambitious data and research initiative focused on building better evidence about teacher development and what makes teaching impactful. By bringing together education, research and digital infrastructure, TED will support new insight into how teachers develop, improve and thrive across their careers.
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Software Engineer to join our TED team and play an important role in building and maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports TED. Working at the intersection of software engineering, data and research, the postholder will help develop secure, reliable and scalable systems that enable robust analysis and contribute to high-quality, evidence-informed improvement across the sector.
Corporate responsibilities
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To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the NIoT.
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To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person.
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To comply with all reasonable management requests.
Key responsibilities
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Design, develop, maintain and improve software and technical infrastructure that supports TED and related education research activity.
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Build secure, scalable and reliable systems that enable robust analysis of education and teacher development data.
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Apply software engineering and DevOps best practice to deliver high-quality, well-tested and maintainable technical solutions.
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Contribute to reproducible, transparent and efficient research workflows, pipelines and supporting tools.
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Work closely with developers, researchers and other colleagues to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical delivery.
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Contribute to architectural decisions and the ongoing improvement of platform design, developer experience, monitoring and software quality.
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Support the operation and maintenance of production systems and help troubleshoot issues where required.
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Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and contribute to wider project communication where appropriate.
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Contribute to a collaborative team environment, including supporting and mentoring colleagues where appropriate.
Essential criteria
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Proven experience in software engineering, including building and maintaining production systems.
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Strong coding skills in relevant programming languages and experience of modern software development practices.
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Experience with version control, code review, testing and continuous integration.
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Ability to take ownership of complex technical systems, including feature development, maintenance and support.
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Strong technical judgement and problem-solving ability, including awareness of architectural trade-offs.
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Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
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Commitment to quality, security, maintainability and continuous improvement.
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Interest in applying software engineering to education, data and evidence-informed improvement.
Desirable criteria
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Experience with Python, JavaScript or similar languages.
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Experience of Linux, Docker, CI/CD and DevOps tooling.
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Experience of database design, optimisation or data pipeline development.
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Experience working with sensitive data or secure analytical environments.
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Experience of research platforms, reproducible analytics or trusted research infrastructure.
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Experience in education, public sector or data-rich research settings.
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Experience mentoring others and contributing to team-wide engineering practice.
Key benefits
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Generous Annual Leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays).
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Flexible Working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.
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Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Salary Sacrifice Schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!
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Lifestyle Benefits – We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!
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Parenthood Leave – We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
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Working Environment – We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.
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Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
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Development: We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have high level of continuous professional development.
We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
If you have any queries about this role, please contact our recruitment team.
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 10.00am on Monday, 1 June 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.
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Where Next is a well-established charity supporting adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives. We are looking for a capable and reliable Finance Officer to lead our day-to-day financial operations and support the organisation as we continue to grow.
The Role
This is a hands-on role with responsibility for the smooth running of all core finance functions, including:
- Payroll, pensions, and statutory returns
- Purchase and sales ledger (including varied client income streams)
- Bank reconciliations and cashflow management
- VAT returns (including partial exemption) and Gift Aid
- Monthly management accounts and reporting
You will be the go-to person for finance, working closely with the CEO and senior team to ensure strong financial control and provide clear, practical financial information.
About You
You will:
- Have solid experience in a finance or bookkeeping role
- Be confident managing end-to-end finance processes
- Be highly organised, accurate, and reliable
- Be comfortable working independently and taking ownership
- Ideally have experience with Xero, payroll, and VAT
Experience in the charity sector or working with restricted funding is a bonus, but not essential.
Why Join Where Next?
- Flexible working – part-time or full-time considered
- Hybrid working available
- A varied role with real responsibility
- Opportunity to grow into broader financial and organisational responsibilities
- A supportive, values-driven organisation where your work has real impact
Apply
If you’re looking for a role where you can combine strong finance skills with meaningful work, we’d love to hear from you.
We are open to shaping the scope of this role around the successful candidate, depending on experience and working pattern.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help ensure strong financial foundations for a charity where people in later life can connect, belong and thrive.
Use your finance expertise to support meaningful community impact every day.
Evergreen Care UK is a relational charity rooted in a Christian ethos, guided by our values of Compassion, Dignity, Connection and Trust. We welcome and serve people of all faiths and none.
Through our community cafés and services, we support people in later life to remain independent, reduce loneliness, and stay connected to their communities. We believe ageing is something to be celebrated, and that every person has gifts, stories, and experiences worth valuing.
We are now looking for an experienced and trustworthy Finance Lead to play a vital role in the sustainability and growth of our organisation. This is a high-trust, part-time role where your work will directly enable Evergreen’s services to continue and expand.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and Treasurer, you will bring clarity, insight and confidence to our financial management—supporting good decision-making, strong governance, and responsible stewardship of resources.
About the role
This is both a strategic and hands-on role. You will take ownership of financial reporting, year-end accounts, and internal controls, while ensuring the organisation remains compliant and financially well-managed.
You will:
- Prepare monthly management accounts and provide clear financial insight to leadership and trustees
- Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts in line with charity SORP
- Support the independent examination process and ensure timely regulatory submissions
- Monitor budgets, cash flow and restricted funds, highlighting risks and opportunities
- Maintain strong financial controls and support good governance
- Provide oversight of bookkeeping and day-to-day financial processes
A collaborative and relational role
As part of a small team, how we work matters as much as what we do. You will work closely with colleagues, contributing to a culture of trust, collaboration and shared responsibility. Your role will help ensure that financial systems support—not hinder—the delivery of impactful, people-centred services.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who combines strong financial expertise with a thoughtful, values-led approach.
You will bring:
- Proven experience in a similar finance role, with responsibility for financial reporting and year-end accounts
- Experience producing management accounts and financial reports
- A strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls
- Working knowledge of charity SORP (or willingness to develop this)
- Confidence in building relationships and communicating financial information clearly
- Alignment with our values and comfort working within a Christian ethos
Experience in the charity sector, supporting trustees, or working with systems such as Liberty Accounts (or similar, e.g. Xero) would be advantageous.
Why join Evergreen?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a small, relational charity where your work has direct and visible impact. Your financial leadership will help ensure more people in later life experience connection, dignity and belonging.
You’ll benefit from a flexible, part-time role that can work around other commitments, while working closely with senior leadership in a trusted and valued position.
Please submit your CV along with a short covering statement (no more than 1–2 pages) outlining:
Your experience in a similar finance role, including responsibility for financial reporting and year-end accounts
Your experience of working with charities or purpose-driven organisations (if applicable)
Why this role appeals to you and how your values align with Evergreen Care UK
We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate both strong technical expertise and a relational, values-led approach to their work.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role before applying, we would be pleased to hear from you.
Evergreen Care UK plays a vital role in preventing loneliness and supporting independence among older people across Bexley and Dartford.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help drive financial sustainability that changes lives
At Allsorts Gloucestershire, we’re committed to tackling the persistent inequalities faced by disabled children, young people and their families. We’re a respected, values-driven charity with a strong local reputation - and we’re looking for a highly capable Financial Controller to help ensure our long-term financial health and sustainability.
This is a key role with real impact. Working closely with the Head of Operations, CEO and Senior Leadership Team, you’ll take ownership of financial management, reporting and compliance - providing the insight and control that supports confident decision-making across the organisation.
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic financial oversight with strong operational control.
You will:
- Lead the production of accurate monthly management accounts, including income and expenditure, balance sheets and cash flow reporting
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning across the organisation
- Provide financial analysis and insight to support strategic decision-making
- Ensure robust financial systems, controls and compliance processes are in place
- Manage payroll, pensions and statutory financial requirements
- Oversee transactional finance, including accounts payable, receivable and credit control
- Lead annual audit preparation and maintain strong relationships with auditors and external stakeholders
This role is ideal for someone who combines technical finance expertise with strong attention to detail, and who is motivated by contributing to a purpose-driven organisation.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is both analytical and dependable, with the confidence to manage complexity and provide clear financial leadership.
Essential Experience
- AAT Level 4 (or equivalent experience)
- Proven experience in a finance role with responsibility for financial management and reporting
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls and payroll processes
- Experience of producing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
- Proficiency in finance systems (e.g. Xero), Excel and Microsoft Office
- Experience of audit preparation and regulatory compliance
Desirable Experience
- Part-qualified or qualified (e.g. CIMA, ACCA)
- Understanding of the charity sector and SORP accounting requirements
Why join Allsorts?
- Make a real, lasting impact in the lives of disabled children and families
- Join a genuinely influential role within a respected local charity
- Be part of a supportive, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose
- Work closely with senior leadership and contribute to long-term sustainability
- Strong commitment to inclusion, accessibility and lived experience
We actively welcome applications from disabled people and parent/carers of disabled children and young people.
Recruitment Process & Timeline
CLOSING DATE
17th May 2026
STAGE 1 INTERVIEWS
w/c 1st June 2026
In-person, Stroud
STAGE 2 INTERVIEWS
w/c 15th June 2026
In-person, Stroud
We aim to provide a positive and transparent recruitment experience and will keep you informed throughout the process.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We actively encourage people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds to apply for our jobs. Our offices and interview space are fully accessible, with a Changing Places toilet and accessible parking. All job literature is available in alternative formats upon request. We welcome potential applicants to have a conversation with us about any interview adaptations they may need.
Safeguarding & Practical Requirements
- Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
- The role is based onsite at our offices in Stroud, Gloucestershire.
Interested?
The Finance Director is responsible for all aspects of the group's finances (National Federation of Music Societies, trading as Making Music and its trading subsidiary), to ensure accurate and complete recording of all financial transactions, adherence to internal controls and procedures, and timely and effective analysis and reporting to the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and other budget holders, the Finance & Compliance Committee and the Board of Trustees.
The Finance Director post is an integral part of the charity's senior management team, working closely with the Chief Executive, the Deputy CEO Advocacy and Lobbying and the Marketing Director, setting the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring it has the financial systems and resources to implement its strategy.
The role line-manages and oversees the work of the Finance Manager who runs the day-to-day financial accounting processes, with the help of two Finance Administrators.
The role also leads on supporting members with finances, e.g. leading Treasurers' events, relevant website resources and responding to finance-related consultations.
The 2.5 days (18.75 hours) per week can be worked flexibly, and at least some of them from home, by agreement with your line manager. We would expect you to spend at least 1 days each week in our London office in Moorgate.
This is a friendly team, and our bright and lively office is located in one of the buzziest areas of London, with excellent transport links and nice places to spend your lunchtimes or meet friends after work.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is recruiting for a Financial Controller for this Community-Based, Charity based in Central London (Hybrid)
- Position: Full Time, Flexible Working
- Hybrid: A minimum of 2 days a week is required at their offices in Central London, plus Board Meetings.
- Salary: £55.000pa
- Report to: Director of Finance
- Management: 2 Staff
- Qualifications: A Qualified Accountant, or a finalist.
- Essential: Qualified Accountant and Charity SORP experience
THIS IS AN URGENT POSITION, SO PLEASE APPLY ASAP
The Role
- Lead the budgeting process, ensuring that all budget holders set realistic budgets, and work with the Director of Finance to ensure that organisational priorities are reflected in proposed budgets.
- Oversee the processing of income and expenditure, and the production of monthly and quarterly management accounts.
- Production of monthly/quarterly management account summaries as required by the Group CEO and any other budget holders.
- Hold budget holders to account for monthly variances, identify and manage financial risk and work with the Director of Finance to minimise the impact on the organisation.
- Work with the Group CEO to ensure that funds are only used in line with the objects/charitable purposes of the organisation, and that checks are in place to ensure income is spent in line with any restrictions.
- Manage cash flow, ensuring organisations remain solvent and reporting on whether organisations are living within their means.
- Ensure financial returns are completed to HMRC, charity commission and companies house and other such bodies in a timely manner.
- Manage the year end finance processes, leading to the production of accurate statutory accounts.
- Oversee the management of any investments.
- Set, communicate and monitor the adherence to appropriate financial policies and procedures, contributing to financial accountability at all levels of the organisation.
- Lead and manage the development of finance systems that are fit for purpose across the group.
- Lead the consolidation of accounts across the group, the production of statutory accounts and work with our external auditors to ensure accounts are signed off in a timely fashion.
- Ensure operates in line with current GAAP and SORP and follows and guidance from the Charity Commission on matters relating to finance.
- Provide reports and commentary to boards and senior management, including the Group finance committee, as appropriate.
- Communicate with our bankers, building a strong working relationship and undertaking investigative work as required.
- Liaise directly with auditors to prove that information within the accounts is correct.
Senior Internal Auditor
Contract type: Permanent – 35 hours per week (requests for part-time will be considered)
Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face in the London office, external meetings or travel. 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Salary: £52,468 per year with excellent benefits
*We offer competitive, market-aligned starting salaries. While most roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, we may adjust this in exceptional cases depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and potential.
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the role
As our Senior Internal Auditor, you will support WaterAid to continuously strengthen internal controls and effective risk management by the delivery of internal audit engagements working closely with management to drive sustainable change.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver risk-based internal audits to provide assurance that financial and other control procedures are appropriate and implemented as designed.
- Respond to requests for assistance and advice from management in respect of any matters relating to systems of control, risk management and governance.
- Input to the development of the Internal Audit function
- Support management in developing a fraud aware culture and in fraud response, including undertaking investigations where required
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- Honesty, integrity, tenacity and sensitivity
- Experienced auditor
- A professional CCAB (Consultative Committee of Accounting Bodies) accounting qualification or accredited member of the CIIA (Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors)
- A willingness to travel and an ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Strong numeric, analytical and financial skills, with an aptitude for budgeting and financial management
- Good understanding of risk management and internal controls
- Excellent communication and report writing skills, with either native proficiency or advanced professional proficiency in English
- Confident to communicate with all levels of management and Trustees
- Excellent time management and organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple assignments and meet competing deadlines
- Strong IT literacy
- Proficiency of auditing using data analytics techniques and AI
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work across different cultures
- Strong influencing skills and ability to build a strong network within and across WaterAid and with peers in the sector.
- Ability to support and coach secondees and supervise their work as required
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- Experience of working in the INGO sector
- Qualifications and/or experience in fraud investigations e.g. Certified Fraud Examiner
- Knowledge of French or Portuguese
- Knowledge of language/s from countries where WaterAid works
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on 27 May 2026. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 08 June 2026.
*Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found. Therefore, we encourage you to apply at an early stage.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre-employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.
These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.
Our People Promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.



Job Title: Senior Fundraising Manager
Responsible to: Director of Communications, Engagement and Fundraising
Salary: £49,271 - £54,766
Location: USPG, 5 Trinity Street, London, SE1 1DB
Hours of work: Full time 5 days per week (35 hours per week) with a minimum of 2 days per week in the London office. Occasional work outside normal working hours with time off in lieu.
The package also includes
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8% employer pension contribution
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25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during the Christmas week
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Season Ticket Loan
About Us
USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners churches and communities worldwide in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion justice. You can find out more about our work by visiting our website.
About the Role
The role sits within the Communications, Engagement and Fundraising (CEF) directorate and reports to its director. The team serves the needs of the organisation by engaging a range of key audiences through various media channels, volunteer engagement, events and fundraising. The post holder will work in close collaboration with others across the organisation and will enjoy working in an innovative and creative environment.
You will lead the Fundraising team, including Supporter Care, in developing and implementing team plans and strategies to ensure long-term growth and delivering targets.
Working with the Director of Communications, Engagement & Fundraising, the Senior Fundraising Manager will deliver the organisational Fundraising strategy. This will include leading on all USPG fundraising streams including fundraising appeals, regular giving, legacy fundraising, major donors, church engagement, diocesan appeals, trust and foundations, grants and partnerships and any new fundraising products.
You will line manage the Individual Giving Manager and Fundraising Stewardship Manager, supporting their professional development to help achieve annual fundraising targets and objectives.
About You
You will be responsible for delivering fundraising appeals, products and campaigns, ensuring that supporters go on a meaningful and experiential journey with USPG and become lifelong supporters. You are, therefore, a confident, passionate, organised and creative senior manager with the proven ability to motivate and inspire your team and USPG supporters.
You will bring energy and passion to this role and have the responsibility for delivering on time fundraising activity across the organisation. Your experience will bring our vital work to life in inspiring ways that increase engagement and individual giving, while ensuring that retention and acquisition strategies are in place, regularly reviewed, and continuously strengthened to grow the USPG supporter base. You will bring a freshness of ideas, whilst maintaining operational efficiency, quarterly reporting and inspirational leadership.
You will have the opportunity to shape our direction over the coming years as we seek to amplify our voice to rethink mission, energise church and champion justice.
How to apply
Please complete the application form and equal opportunities form and send to the email indicated on the application pack by Thursday, 30 April 2026
Interviews will take place on Wednesday, 13 May 2026. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to prepare a short task ahead of interview.
Our commitment to safeguarding
USPG is committed to promoting the well-being, autonomy and dignity of all, and preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work. USPG’s Safeguarding policy is available alongside the Job Description for this role. Employees are also required to comply with the Code of Conduct, available through the Staff Handbook for employees.
In addition, all offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal record checks. USPG also participates in the Inter- Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
We bring people together from different parts of the global Church in mutually enriching conversation and profound encounters.

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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Reports to: CEO
Location: Leighton Buzzard / Hybrid
Hours: Three‑day‑a‑week role (0.6–0.8 FTE), hybrid working with one office day
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per annum pro rata (depending on experience)
Duration: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Management Accountant to play a central role in ensuring strong financial management, robust controls, and high-quality reporting across KidsOut. Working closely with the CEO and Trustees, you will provide clear, strategic financial insight while also taking a hands-on approach to day-to-day operations, shaping processes, strengthening governance, and supporting sustainable growth. This is an opportunity to contribute at both a strategic and operational level within a collaborative and well-established organisation.
We are looking for someone who thrives in a supportive, values-led environment and is confident communicating financial information to a range of stakeholders. In return, KidsOut offers a flexible, part-time role with hybrid working, a welcoming team culture, and a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will have the autonomy to lead financial management while working alongside committed colleagues. If you are ready to bring your expertise to a role where your contribution will be recognised and valued, we encourage you to apply.
Application Process:
Closing date: 5th May
First stage interviews (online): w/b 11th May
Second stage interviews and assessment (at our office in-person): TBC
How to apply:
Please upload your CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (maximum 600 words) outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the role.
To bring moments of joy, fun and hope that aid the healing and recovery of children impacted by domestic abuse.


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When life gets tough, good relationships help us through.
TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has supported people in the North of England for over 40 years.
Our aim to ensure everyone within our community benefits from good emotional wellbeing, and the key to this is maintaining safe, healthy, and happy relationships.
We’re entering an exciting phase of growth across the country and are looking for a Group Finance Director to join our Executive Leadership Team to contribute to the collective leadership of the TLC Group.
The Role
This role will lead the financial strategy and financial management of the TLC Group.
You will:
· Lead financial strategy to ensure sustainability and growth.
· Advise the CEO, Executive Leadership Team, and Board on financial matters.
· Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, and financial planning.
· Ensure strong governance, controls, and regulatory compliance.
· Provide clear, high-quality financial reporting and Board assurance.
· Lead audit, statutory reporting, and external auditor relationships.
· Oversee financial systems and processes to support growth.
· Lead financial due diligence for partnerships, mergers, and opportunities.
· Lead and develop the finance team, promoting accountability, and transparency.
About You
We’re looking for a values-led, people-focused leader with sound judgement and strong operational experience.
You’ll bring:
· Qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
· Significant senior finance leadership experience.
· Strong expertise in financial strategy, planning, and governance.
· Experience of Board reporting and working with senior stakeholders.
· Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management.
· Experience in financial modelling and supporting growth.
· Proven ability to lead and develop high performing teams.
· Strong analytical skills, including advanced excel capability.
· Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance audiences.
· Collaborative, values-led, and motivated by social impact.
The Offer
· Salary: £61,429 - £71,069
· 37 hours per week
· Hybrid working, with time spent at TLC Group offices (various locations across England).
· The opportunity to help lead a growing national service with strong group-level support.
If you’re motivated by using your financial expertise to drive meaningful social impact, and want to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing, values-led organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Application Deadline:
The deadline for applications is Thursday 14th May 2026
Interviews expected in Manchester on Tuesday 2nd June 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Our exciting three year strategy sets out our ambitious goals to drive impact at scale for victim-survivors. We are now looking for an exceptional candidate to lead some of our financial services relationships and consultancy work and support SEA in its mission to raise awareness of economic abuse and transform responses to it within the financial services sector.
Working closely with colleagues across SEA, you will foster and maintain relationships across the financial services sector, seeking opportunities to generate income for the charity and supporting our Head of Financial Services to deliver lasting change and impact.
Together we can transform frontline financial services, in practice, product and process, and save lives.
About you
At SEA we put the lived experience of victim-survivors at the heart of all that we do, including our work with financial services firms. You will be a subject matter expert on customer vulnerability and financial services firms’ regulatory requirements, as well as having a thorough understanding of industry rules and good practice. You will combine this with experience of working with vulnerable customers, including victim-survivors and bring expertise on economic abuse to ensure this is embedded within financial services’ firms’ responses.
About SEA
We are the only UK charity dedicated to raising awareness of economic abuse and transforming responses to it. We work to save lives and stop economic abuse forever.
Our vision is a world in which all women and girls achieve economic equality and can live their lives free of abuse and exploitation. Not only surviving but thriving.
Our mission is to raise awareness of economic abuse and transform responses to it.
To achieve this, we must ensure that the policies and practices of financial services firms, domestic abuse support services, public services and government reflect the needs of all victim-survivors of economic abuse.
We are committed to centring victim-survivors in all that we do and broadening our understanding of the needs of survivors, particularly those who are marginalised within society. We work alongside the Experts by Experience - a group of victim-survivors whose voices and experiences shape our work.
Our primary focus is on influencing the women’s, public and financial services sectors, to create a model for improved support for victim-survivors of economic abuse, calling on government to facilitate these changes and work with them to improve their systems and practice.
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave plus Statutory Bank Holidays
- Home working (UK based)
- Flexible working
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution
- 5 Wellbeing Days
- Reflective practice
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced sick pay, family leave and carer’s leave
- The chance to be part of our highly professional, supportive team
To apply
Please apply via our website
Applications open from 9 April and close at 11.59pm on 7 May 2026. Interviews will take place virtually, week beginning 1 June.
Direct applications only – no agencies please.
Surviving Economic Abuse (SEA) is committed to developing an inclusive team which reflects the diversity of the communities we support. Our culture celebrates diverse voices, and we particularly encourage applications from Black and minoritised applicants and disabled applicants who are under-represented at SEA.
SEA is a Disability Confident Committed, and Kinship Friendly Employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title - Senior Billing Officer and Coordinator
Contract - Permanent
Hours - Part time 0.6 FTE (21 hours per week) or 0.8 FTE (28 hours per week) with some flexibility around working hours
Salary Range - £30,000 to 40,000 FTE pro rata (£18,800 to £24,000 for 0.6FTE and £24,000 to £32,000 for 0.8FTE)
Location - London office - Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ
About Coram
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
One of the nine members of the Coram group, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy. The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with a base in Colchester. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract. Our Policy and Practice Change team promotes practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and secures systems change through research, policy and advocacy.
About the role
This role will coordinate, oversee and supervise the Legal Practice Unit’s legal aid billing operations. Through systematic and efficient management, the post-holder will play an important role in CCLC’s financial and operational sustainability. Working with the Managing Director of Legal Practice, the Heads of Department and Coram’s central finance team, the key objective of the role is to help maximise the unit’s legal aid billing in controlled work, certificated work and inter partes costs. It will also oversee private fees billing. The post-holder will oversee the smooth running of legal aid billing. In this role, the post-holder will work very closely with legal, operations and administrative staff. The role will act as a key point of contact for a range of internal and external stakeholders including Coram’s central finance team who will support the role with grant fund management and overall accounting functions for CCLC. The post-holder will support the Managing Director of Legal Practice and Children’s Rights and department heads in the successful maintenance of our relationship with the Legal Aid Agency.
The role would suit a legal aid billing professional with significant direct hands on experience of a range of types of civil legal aid billing (including controlled and certificated work) and an understanding of the challenges of legal aid. The ideal candidate will have experience of supervising the work of others but support and training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is interested in developing into management, is a proactive problem solver, is highly organised and able to maintain oversight over different workstreams ensuring progress. In addition to legal aid experience, they will need an aptitude for processing large amounts of data, developing and managing spreadsheets and improving organisational systems. They will be well supported through training, an enthusiastic and competent junior billing team, the central finance team and an outsourced legal cashiering company, as well as a friendly and collaborative management team including the Managing Director and the Heads of practice areas.
This is a largely office-based role in order to fully provide support to the billing team. However, some remote / hybrid working may be possible depending the experience of the candidate after the initial settling in period and there will be flexibility over how the working hours days will be spread across the week (within working hours). The team are mostly based in the London office and with one billing team member in Colchester so the postholder may require some occasional travel.
For further information on CCLC please visit our website.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: Monday 4th May 2026 at 5pm
Test and Interview date: Week commencing Monday 11th May 2026
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
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The Union of Students are looking for a Finance, People and Payroll Senior Coordinator to assist the Head of Finance in the smooth running of the Union Finance Department. They will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, helping to maintain precise financial records, and ensuring compliance with all relevant payroll regulations. This role involves collaborating with the Human Resources team to manage employee data and contribute to the smooth operation of the wider finance team. Write a 140character headline for this job. The post holder will assist in the preparation of accurate and timely Financial Management accounts and oversee the Sales Ledger and Finance Coordinator role ensuring that the sales ledger invoices are accurate and income is received. They will pay attention to detail and can work in a busy environment and to tight deadlines. It is expected that they will provide cover for the finance team in periods of absence as other team members would be expected to provide cover for this role under the same circumstances. As a member of the Union of Students the post holder will contribute to and support the delivery of our Strategic Plan.