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About The Social Change Nest CIC
At The Social Change Nest, we power grassroots movements and community-led change by offering trusted fiscal hosting, grant management, and financial infrastructure. We’re radically transforming the funding landscape and strengthening civil society. We remove the financial and administrative barriers - like bank accounts and legal structures - that often prevent communities, grassroots groups and informal movements from accessing funding and focusing on their core mission. We also work closely with funders, providing Grant Distribution and Fund Management services, enabling them to support social action with confidence and transparency.
We currently support over 600 groups across the UK and abroad addressing issues such as social injustice, climate, housing, wellbeing and animal rights. We are at the forefront of Fiscal Hosting in the UK and, since our inception in 2021, we have supported groups in securing over £23m in funding, helping them take advantage of opportunities that may have otherwise been unavailable.
The Social Change Nest is part of The Social Change Group. We are a Disability Confident Employer, and an accredited Living Wage Employer. In addition, we were listed as one of the top social enterprises in the UK in the SE100 for the last three years.
How We Work
You’ll be joining a close-knit team, supported and developed to be the best you can be. We believe that every member of our team brings a unique perspective from their experiences and abilities and we encourage everyone to be curious about how we can improve everything we do, from how we interact as a team to how we deliver for our clients and communities.
Underpinned by our values of collaboration, curiosity, courage, and creativity, we work closely and with care with our partners because we believe relationships are the glue that hold us all together.
We’re a growing business and operate at pace to keep up with the challenges that the sector faces. We have established a lot, but as we grow, we’re still working some things out. The right person will thrive in this environment and feel a level of ownership to support the build out of things we need as we need them.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working within a fast-paced and evolving organisation, and have a natural curiosity about how their role fits into the bigger picture. You’ll thrive on problem-solving and will feel comfortable handling multiple priorities at once, always seeking collaborative solutions. You’ll be adaptable and able to shift focus quickly when things change, ensuring strong communication across the team and with clients to keep everything aligned.
Role Purpose
As our international grantmaking and emergency relief support expands, we are seeking an experienced International Finance Manager to oversee high-risk and complex financial operations in humanitarian and activist contexts globally.
The International Finance Manager will provide financial leadership and oversight across our growing global grantmaking portfolio. This new role which we are testing out requires balancing robust financial stewardship with flexibility to meet the urgent needs of grassroots movements and funders working in complex, high-risk contexts.
Working closely with colleagues in Compliance, Risk & Innovation and the Grant Distribution team, you will ensure secure, transparent, and compliant management of international funds/grant disbursements, while modelling the collaborative, trauma-informed, and values-driven approach that sits at the heart of SCN’s work.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Stakeholder Management - 10%
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Act as the finance lead for philanthropic clients raising funds for overseas emergency relief and grassroots movements.
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Provide clear, practical advice on financial risk, compliance, and best practice to clients.
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Build trusted relationships with grassroots partners, ensuring funds are transferred responsibly and reporting is accessible and transparent.
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Apply a trauma-informed approach, recognising the pressures and lived realities of partners in conflict or activist environments.
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Represent SCN’s values of equity, transparency, and care in all external and internal relationships.
Grant Finance Oversight - 60%
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Lead end-to-end financial processes for international grantmaking, including budgeting, transfers, reconciliations, and reporting.
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Handle subscription based and/or recurring donation management
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Oversee multi-currency payments into high-risk regions, ensuring compliance and mitigating fraud or diversion risks.
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Strengthen internal controls and systems, aligning them with SCN’s expanding global reach.
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Collaborate with the Compliance, Risk & Innovation team to continuously improve financial policies and processes.
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Demonstrate accountability and accuracy while remaining agile to meet urgent humanitarian needs.
Risk & Compliance - 20%
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Ensure financial due diligence, KYC/AML checks, and enhanced vetting for overseas partners and unincorporated networks.
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Ensure compliance with HMRC, banking regulations, and counter-terrorism financing rules.
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Contribute to risk frameworks that safeguard SCN and our partners, balancing compliance with accessibility for grassroots groups.
Support SCN with Humanitarian & Global Grantmaking Expertise - 10%
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Apply practical knowledge of humanitarian and international finance, particularly in funding unincorporated groups and movements.
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Co-design grantmaking processes with colleagues and partners that meet donor requirements while centering grassroots needs.
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Navigate sanctions regimes and humanitarian exemptions, especially in conflict-affected regions.
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Monitor emerging risks and restrictions globally, sharing insights and solutions across SCN teams and with funders.
Person Specification
Essential Experience and Knowledge
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Strong experience in finance, grantmaking, or compliance within humanitarian or philanthropic contexts.
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Proven expertise in managing overseas financial transactions, including multi-currency payments and reconciliations
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Experience in managing volatile exchange rates and currency fluctuations risks
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Experience with international payments into high-risk jurisdictions, including unincorporated or grassroots networks.
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Familiarity with digital exchange payment platforms and cross-border banking restrictions (e.g. SWIFT, XE Wise, Payoneer).
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Experience applying due diligence and financial risk management frameworks.
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Knowledge of:
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KYC/AML regulations
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Counter-Terrorism Financing rules
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UK charity and banking regulations
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Digital exchange transfer tools such as XE, WISE
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Desirable
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Arabic language skills (spoken and written).
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Previous experience in NGOs, fiscal hosts, or international grantmaking
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Operating with crypto currencies
Skills and Ways of Working
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Strong interpersonal skills and cultural competence, with the ability to work in a trauma-informed way.
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Excellent stakeholder management, from grassroots partners to funders and banks.
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Ability to balance compliance with flexibility, navigating political sensitivities with discretion and integrity.
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Collaborative mindset, with self-awareness to seek support where needed.
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Alignment with SCN’s values of curiosity, courage, creativity, and collaboration
Terms and benefits:
Terms: The role will be full-time (37.5 hours/week) permanent contract - we will consider well-structured JobShare applications. As we often work with volunteers, occasional evening and weekend work will be required and compensated through TOIL. Occasional but limited UK or European travel will be required (by arrangement).
We are open to exploring flexible working arrangements and supporting you to meet commitments you may have.
Salary: £39,705
Location: You must be based in the UK. We have an office in Farringdon, London, where London-based staff typically work at least two days a week. If you are based outside of London, the role will be home-based.
We hold quarterly all-staff strategy meetings and annual away days which you will be required to attend in person: we will cover the cost of your travel. You will be required to come together with the team occasionally and these travel costs will not be covered, we try our best to keep these to when only necessary.
Language Skills & Visa Status: Candidates must be fluent in English and have the independent right to work in the UK for a minimum of two years, as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
Holiday: 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year when the office and our services are closed.
Employer pension contribution: We offer a 3% employer pension contribution, that you will auto enrol for after 3 months of employment with SCN.
Additional Paid Time Off: We offer 2 days of paid voluntary time off, encouraging all staff to serve as trustees or any equivalent voluntary positions to contribute to their communities
Mintago: The health and wellbeing of our staff is very important to us. We offer all of our staff access to Mintago which offers a 24 hour support line, structured counselling with external support, and a bank of online resources such as webinars and articles tailored towards health and wellbeing for both you and the members of your family, and access to some types of legal advice. You can see their website for details. They also offer access to a 24hr virtual GP.
Financial Wellbeing: The financial wellbeing of our staff means a lot to us. We offer the following to our staff to help them reach their financial goals:
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Salary sacrifice/exchange schemes for groceries (and pensions will be coming soon!). Staff members can choose a set amount to be taken out of their gross pay (before being taxed) each month, to be put towards purchasing groceries from all major grocery retailers.
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Financial wellbeing platform allows staff to check their pension dashboard, plan for retirement and search for forgotten/lost pensions. There is also a smart saver plan and we provide access to financial advisers for free.
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Benefits app - retail discounts. Select from over 80 brands.
Ideal Start Date: October 2025
Together, the charities Sands and Tommy’s have formed a Joint Policy Unit (JPU) focussed on achieving policy change that will save more babies’ lives during pregnancy and the neonatal period and on tackling inequalities in loss, so that everyone can benefit from the best possible outcomes.
The JPU’s mission is to secure policy change that will reduce rates of miscarriage, stillbirth, pre-term birth and neonatal death, and to work to eliminate inequalities in these outcomes.
While there is widespread agreement on the need for change to improve the safety of maternity and neonatal services, what that change looks like is not clear. To save more babies’ lives we believe that a continued focus is required, and that governments should set new commitments to reduce perinatal mortality and preterm births, focused on matching the best-performing countries in Europe.
This role will be crucial to the continued success of the JPU unit; leading, shaping and coordinating all the unit’s work.
We are looking for an independent and assertive problem-solver, a policy expert who can manage multiple priorities, take the initiative, lead the national conversation and is as excited as we are about taking the helm of this venture for both of our organisations.
The successful candidate will need to have a substantial track record of effectively leading and implementing national policy and influencing programmes, driving change and achieving the desired impact.
You will have considerable experience across research, data analysis, policy development, public affairs and communications. Additionally, you will be well-versed in research and data management, including analysing complex data and evaluating policy developments.
Experience of being a member of a senior management team with successful, significant and relevant management and leadership experience is also essential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are offering a great opportunity to join our Sheffield Dementia Advice team, providing personalised support to people diagnosed with dementia and their carers.
This is a newly created role to join our dynamic Sheffield local services team, working to increase reach in 9 primary care networks across the city. The post will be working in collaboration with PCN (primary care network) staff, GP’s, Admiral nurses and other health and social care professionals working in dementia diagnosis and care.
This role requires travel for home visits and meetings within the Sheffield area, mileage is payable within the border. Part of this role will be based at home, this is when you will complete admin tasks.
The service provides person centred and outcome focused information, advice and support. This is provided in person on an individual basis, over the telephone, via virtual options, or in writing as well as through in person and online group presentations. You must therefore be comfortable presenting to groups of people.
About you
This is a great opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, committed, organised, resilient have excellent communication skills as well as strong organisational skills in order to manage a busy caseload of service users effectively.
You will be passionate about putting people affected by dementia, their carers and supporters at the heart of everything you do to make our service the best it can be. You are self-motivated working independently at home using your own initiative, while also being able to build effective relationships with your colleagues.
Interviews will take place on the 13th October.
What you’ll focus on:
- Have a good understanding of professional boundaries, the importance of a strength-based approach and outcome based work
- Have some knowledge of dementia and the challenges and barriers faced by those affected by it
- Have confidence to develop relationships and networking internally and externally with professionals and organisations in Swindon.
- Be empathetic and non-judgmental in your approach, committed to equal opportunity.
- Have a sound knowledge of IT systems such as Microsoft Office and Salesforce or be commitment to learn.
About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? we know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart.
Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Bupa Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
Director of Finance
Dementia UK
Salary: £100,000–£110,000, plus benefits
Location: Hybrid, with travel to the London office in Aldgate
Dementia is both the UK’s biggest health crisis and the country’s leading cause of death. For too many people, it brings fear, exhaustion and uncertainty – and families are often left without the specialist support they need to cope.
In the UK, there are already over one million people living with dementia, and this will increase to 1.4 million by 2040.
Dementia UK is a values-driven charity, providing specialist dementia support and advice for families through our Admiral Nurse services. Our nurses help people living with dementia stay independent for longer, and support the people caring for them so they have the strength to cope with the bad days, and the energy to enjoy the good days.
Over the last five years we have significantly expanded our services, grown our income, and increased our national profile. Our new strategy sets out an ambitious vision: to support more families, influence more change, and inform more people – enabled by a culture that inspires, empowers, and drives effectiveness.
We value our people, and creating a workplace where colleagues can thrive is central to our success. That culture has been recognised with our recent award as The Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 in the charities and not-for-profit (large organisation) category.
The role
This is an exciting time to join Dementia UK. Over the past twelve years, the charity has grown from 24 to over 300 staff, from £1m to a £31m turnover, and from 84 to 479 Admiral Nurses. Continuing to increase the number of Admiral Nurses remains at the heart of our new strategy, and the Director of Finance will be pivotal in ensuring this growth is sustainable, strategic, and impactful.
As a key member of the Executive Team, you will work closely with the CEO, Executive colleagues, and the Board of Trustees. Leading a talented team, you will:
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Shape and lead financial strategy to support sustainable organisational growth
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Provide clear, strategic advice to the Executive Team and Board to enable robust decision-making
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Ensure long-term financial sustainability through strong governance, risk management, and compliance
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Drive innovation in financial systems and processes, supporting digital transformation and data-driven decision making
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Develop a high-performing finance team, nurturing leadership capability and building resilience for the future
About you
We are seeking a senior finance leader who brings:
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Professional accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)
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A proven track record of shaping financial strategy in a growing or complex organisation, ideally within the Charity sector
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Evidence of influencing and partnering at Board and Executive level
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Experience of leading high-performing teams and developing senior leaders
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A collaborative, values-driven approach, with a strong commitment to Dementia UK’s vision, mission and values.
Inclusion and Wellbeing
Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where diversity of thought, experience and identity is valued. We know that bringing together people with different perspectives and skills makes us stronger as an organisation, and we encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves.
Staff across the organisation contribute to our working groups on health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion. We are also a Disability Confident employer: applicants who disclose a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview.
How to Apply
To arrange a discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors at Prospectus.
Closing date: Monday 29th September 2025
Interviews with Prospectus: 3rd – 9th October 2025
Engagement meeting with Dementia UK: 13th October 2025
Interviews with Dementia UK: 16th October 2025
Communications and Marketing Manager
Contract: Permanent, full or part time role with four or five days considered
Salary: £35,000 to £42,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid - home based with one day per week in the London office in South London
Closing date for applications: midnight on Sunday 28th September
First stage interviews: 6th and 7th October
Second stage interviews: Week commencing 13th October
We are proud to be partnering with a bold and ambitious charity that transforms lives for people affected by spinal cord injury. The charity is seeking a talented Communications and Marketing Manager to lead their dynamic team and drive forward their mission with creativity, energy, and strategic vision.
This is a unique opportunity to join a values-led organisation where your work will directly contribute to life-changing support and advocacy. If you're a gifted communicator, a confident leader, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Purpose-Driven Work: Every campaign you lead will help people affected by spinal cord injury live life to the fullest.
- Creative Leadership: Shape and deliver a compelling communications strategy across digital, print, and media.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a fun, inclusive, and supportive team that values innovation and impact.
- Flexible Working: Enjoy the benefits of remote work with one energising day a week in the office.
- Fast-Paced Environment: Manage a busy, ambitious department where your ideas and leadership will make a real difference.
What We're Looking For
- Extensive experience in charity communications and marketing leadership.
- A track record of delivering high-impact campaigns and exceeding targets.
- Strong digital marketing skills across social media, email, and web.
- Excellent storytelling ability and a sharp eye for detail.
- Confidence managing a fast-paced team and multiple stakeholders.
- A passion for inclusive communications and community-led storytelling.
Please note as this role has some urgency attached, we are only considering those whom have a maximum of 1 months' notice or less.
If shortlisted, we will forward the Job Description, charity benefits and request a supporting statement. We recommend you hold off writing that until we've briefed you.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a charity that's bold, fun, and deeply committed to making a difference. If you're ready to lead with purpose and creativity, we'd love to hear from you asap.
Hours of work
- Your normal hours of work will between 9am and 5pm (35 hours per week). Some flexibility of working hours may be required in accordance with the needs of the charity.
- There is flexibility around working location either home-working or office based (Wandsworth). Home workers will be asked to work from the office at least one day per week.
- Some flexibility in working hours may be negotiated to enable a better work/life balance or meet particular needs as required.
Probation
There will be a six-month probation period.
Notice Period
Two calendar months on either side, after a satisfactory six-month probationary period. During probation, notice will be one week either side.
Disabled access
- The office is fully wheelchair accessible, including toilet.
Staff Benefits
Holiday
You are entitled to 22 days paid holiday per year plus bank and public holidays. This increases by one day per year up to a maximum of 25 days.
Additionally, the office is closed between the Christmas and the New Year period giving an additional 3 days.
Pension
The charity has a designated stakeholder pension scheme that staff can join, with a staff contribution of 5% salary, Back Up will contribute 3% into this scheme.
The charity's contribution will increase by a 1% for every 2 years of service (cap at 6%).
- Generous sickness pay provision.
- Access to financial advisor - annual initial exploratory meeting with an independent FSA.
- Season ticket loan: an interest free loan for the purchase of a season ticket.
- Ride to work scheme.
- Compassionate leave.
- Study and sabbatical leave.
- "My day" - 17.5 hours per year to conduct voluntary work.
- Life Assurance - three times annual salary.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About us
Carers UK is the national charity for unpaid carers. With more than 5.8 million carers in the UK today, we exist to make life better for those who provide unpaid care to family and friends. Through our information and advice services, peer support network, and campaigning for change, we are here for carers when they need us most.
You’ll be joining our Income Generation and Communications team - an ambitious and supportive department where collaboration, innovation and learning are at the heart of what we do. Together, we’re growing sustainable income to ensure unpaid carers across the UK get the support they need and deserve.
About the role
We’re looking for a proactive and organised Nations Trusts and Foundations Officer to help us grow and strengthen our funding from charitable trusts and foundations - specifically those supporting our work in Carers Scotland, Carers Wales, and Carers Northern Ireland.
This is a key role that directly supports policy influence and service delivery across the nations by securing flexible, budget-relieving grants. You’ll be responsible for researching funders, developing compelling applications, and building strong relationships with a range of national and regional trusts. You’ll also work closely with our teams in each nation to stay connected to their priorities and help translate their vital work into fundable and fund-winning cases for support.
It’s an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to deepen their expertise in trust fundraising while contributing to lasting change for unpaid carers.
About you
You’ll have experience of writing successful trust funding applications and will feel confident asking for grants of five figures or more. You enjoy writing clearly and persuasively, and you’re good at building positive relationships with funders over time.
You’re organised and reliable, able to manage a busy workload and keep on top of deadlines. You pay close attention to detail and take pride in producing accurate work, especially when reporting back to funders.
You’re someone who works well with others. You’ll enjoy talking to our teams in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to understand what they need and how funding can help. You’re curious, committed, and care about making a difference to people’s lives.
It’s helpful if you already understand the charity landscape in the nations or the challenges unpaid carers face, but it’s not essential. Most important is that you bring a positive, thoughtful approach and are ready to learn.
At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email us to discuss.
The closing date for applications is 12pm, Monday 29 September 2025.
Please send in your application as soon as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK are actively interviewing for this role as we receive applications.
We may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Camberwell but with frequent travel around London and occasion travel outside of London
Ref CYPSW-251
Closing date Monday 22 September 25 at 9am
Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with proven experience working with children, young people, and vulnerable adults, delivering effective interventions that have resulted in positive outcomes? Do you have the exceptional ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with young people and their parents/carers, particularly those who have had previous negative experiences with services?
If so, join St Giles as a Children & Young People Progression Support Worker (Southwark), where you will play a key role in supporting and motivating young people who are not yet ready to access paid work, many of whom may lack confidence, feel disengaged, or face personal barriers that prevent them from taking the next step.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
About this key role
Our successful candidate will deliver tailored, young person-centred support to those who are not yet ready for education, training, or employment (ETE). You will hold a caseload of up to 15 young people at one time, supporting at least 60 over the course of a year, and work collaboratively with allocated Caseworkers to develop and deliver practical, strengths-based plans that build confidence, motivation, and personal development.
You will identify and help young people access appropriate opportunities, including volunteering, insight days, traineeships, and early work experience and help them overcome barriers that impact their ability to engage with ETE — supporting them to take small, achievable steps towards long-term goals. We will also count on you to build and maintain strong working relationships with local ETE providers, employers, and community partners to source meaningful opportunities, plus ensure you keep accurate and timely records of all work in line with all safeguarding legislation, best practice, and St Giles policies and procedures.
What we are looking for
• Experience independently addressing safeguarding issues with children, young people, and adults at risk of violence or exploitation
• Skilled in conducting thorough risk assessments and identifying the needs of children and young people at risk of significant harm
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi-agency team, collaborating to achieve positive outcomes for young people and their families/carers
• Comprehensive understanding of the complex issues facing young people, such as exploitation, victimisation, offending, gang involvement, unemployment, and trauma
• Awareness of local ETE providers, referral routes, and barriers young people face accessing opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, verbal and written
• A professional, collaborative and flexible approach to your work
Please note: as an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced Child Workforce with Child Barred list DBS.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment
Closing date: Monday 22 September 2025 at 9am
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
London South Bank University are partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit to a Finance Business Partner position on a permanent basis. London South Bank University (LSBU) is a modern, dynamic university with a long history of leading the way in applied education and practice-led earning. With over 17000 students and 2000 staff from over 130 countries, we work together to foster the development of graduates, ready to address business and societal challenges.
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping financial decisions? As a Finance Business Partner, you will support key stakeholders through detailed reporting, insightful analysis, and actionable financial insights. In this role, you’ll provide strategic recommendations on critical financial decisions, ensuring that finance is central to decision-making at LSBU.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Following the agreed process, conduct the annual budget setting process for the partnered units.
- Deliver finance business partnering services, including: budget setting, business case review, aiding comprehension of financial reports, financial approver maintenance, monthly forecasting, and providing advice and insight to budget holders.
- Provide ad hoc analysis to stakeholders in the partnered units. This will often include a combination of financial and non-financial data to deliver information that improves decision making and planning.
- Following the agreed timetable, produce accurate monthly forecasts for the partnered units. Follow consistent processes and templates, and engage constructively with efforts to improve the efficiency of those processes.
- For the partnered units, maintain an accurate record of financial approvers on the finance system. This includes making any necessary changes, and regularly monitoring the financial approvers to ensure they are correct.
- Review, and seek regular feedback from stakeholders on, the usefulness of the suite of financial reports available to budget holders. Pass feedback to the Head of Financial Planning & Business Partnering and the Head of Financial Reporting & Analysis.
- Using the suite of training materials developed by senior members of the team, deliver regular training to budget holders in the partnered units.
Our fantastic campus in central London is based around the historic, vibrant, and unique Elephant and Castle in the best student city in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2023). We also have specialist health campuses in Croydon and Havering.
We are highly commended as an Outstanding Entrepreneurial University (Times Higher Awards, 2022) and ranked third in the world for Reducing Inequality (Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, 2024). We are proud that our graduates are the highest paid amongst all London modern universities one year after completing their course (LEO, 2022).
The successful candidate will:
- In the final stages of becoming qualified with a professional accountancy body (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
- Finance business partnering to non-finance professionals.
- Working in close partnership with other professional functions (e.g. HR, IT), with a supportive and collegiate style.
- Closely following defined processes, including complex processes, requiring a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to conduct basic financial modelling, combining data from multiple sources to provide useful information for decision making purposes.
- Interpersonal skills, and the ability to put across financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
- Strong IT skills, including MS Excel.
- Good technical accounting knowledge and the ability to apply it to practical scenarios.
- Good time management skills.
The successful candidate will be based in their central London office and benefit from a hybrid working pattern.
Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our exclusive agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!
LUX is seeking an exceptional Deputy Director to help lead its next chapter. This new senior role, created to strengthen internal capacity, operational resilience, and strategic delivery, will work closely with the recently appointed Director, Ali Roche, to shape and implement a vision for the organisation’s future. Overseeing operational and financial management, the Deputy Director will bring a broad skillset across finance, operations, HR, fundraising, legal, and governance to ensure LUX’s long-term success.
About Us
LUX is a publicly funded arts organisation and accredited museum that supports and promotes visual artists working with the moving image. Based in London and Glasgow, it delivers a range of activities including exhibitions, screenings, educational projects, commissioning and research.
It also manages Europe’s largest collection of films and videos made by artists and distributes them to museums, galleries and festivals around the world. We are a small organisation with offices in London and Glasgow. LUX’s collection is based at its London location in Waterlow Park, Highgate, North London, a beautiful location in a public park with its own gardens. LUX Scotland is based in Glasgow and delivers a public programme of activity in Scotland dedicated to supporting, developing and promoting artists’ moving image practices across the country.
This is a rare opportunity to join LUX at a moment of renewal. Together with the Board and our dedicated team, you will help guide strategic growth, seize new opportunities, and uphold our artist-centred mission—building on LUXs rich history and commitment to championing artists’ moving image in the UK. The Deputy Director will lead on income generation, develop forward-thinking strategies, and help maintain and continue to build a vibrant, sustainable organisation for artists, collaborators and audiences.
Key Information:
Job Title: Deputy Director
Hours: 5 days a week (35 hours)
Salary: £45,000 pro-rata
Benefits Include: 25 days per year plus statutory holidays with an increase of 1 day per year worked up to a maximum of 30 days in total.
Location: This role is based at the LUX London office. This position will require at least 3 days per week working at the LUX office. Hybrid working options available.
The Deputy Director main responsibilities will include:
- Develop and maintain operational policies, procedures, and risk management aligned with organisational values and Arts Council Investment Principles.
- Co-lead the business plan and long-term strategy with the Director, translating goals into operational delivery.
- Oversee financial management, including budgeting, audits, payroll, procurement, cash flow, statutory reporting, and fundraising and income generation strategies, ensuring compliance and value for money.
- Prepare and submit quarterly and annual reports to public funders, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure legal and governance compliance across charity, company, employment, safeguarding, health & safety, and data protection; support the Board of Trustees with reports and governance documentation.
- Manage operations, including admin systems, IT, building maintenance, insurance, accessibility, sustainability, and lease compliance.
- Lead HR processes: recruitment, contracts, onboarding, appraisals, staff development, and fostering a positive, inclusive workplace with HR consultant support.
- Contribute to LUX’s success and culture, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive environment.
LUX is an arts organisation that supports and promotes visual artists working with the moving image.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Client Finance Manager
(SEO)
£42,450 - £46,636 (National)
+ £5,000 Accountancy Allowance or £2,500 Part Qualification Allowance
The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 50% of the government’s office estate. We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. We are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.
Representing the best covenant in the UK – His Majesty’s Government – we are leading ground-breaking programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern and cost-effective real estate service solutions.
Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged, and we’re dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces.
Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.
The responsibilities of the Client Finance Manager will include:
- Delivering budgets and forecasts for each client, property and tenancy, using complex data from the MRI Horizon general ledger and other systems, Hyperion and Excel tools to provide accurate and meaningful financial information
- Being accountable for financial control over property services accounting, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction by providing accurate forecasting, explanations and billing
- Maintaining a focus on process improvement, including planning and establishing new systems and processes for quarterly financial reporting to ensure clients understand their costs and bills, delivering an ongoing service that meets and exceeds expectations
- Being the key liaison between senior finance and property staff for client meetings, involving being acutely aware of the customers’ needs and acting upon them, and being proactive in problem solving and finding solutions
- Leading the service delivery to clients alongside management accountants and other colleagues, supporting the growth of the GPA, and matching resources to client demand
- Manage due diligence exercises on estate-related financial information provided by the client and interrogate to identify material financial risks to GPA and ensure correct account treatments are applied.
Key Skills & Experience
- Be proficient in Microsoft Excel skills and able to manipulate complex data sets.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyse and interpret significant amounts of financial data
- Ideally, have experience in client finance, including reporting to clients, managing systems and processes, working in partnership with clients to deliver results
- Experience with property management systems such as MRI Horizon, Yardi Voyager, or similar systems, in addition to Excel and PowerBI (or similar) for financial reporting is desirable
- Ideally have experience in the property industry within medium to large organisations where customer service is a priority
For more information, please apply using the link, or contact Emma Fuller at our retained search agent, Robertson Bell.
The GPA is committed to representing the communities we serve by making Diversity, Equality and Inclusion part of everything we do. To ensure that we are always recruiting and retaining a diverse mix of talent, we are particularly inviting applications from candidates who are disabled, ethnically or gender diverse, and people who identify as being part of the LGBTQ+ community.
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About you
We are looking for a proactive and visible finance professional who is able to engage and build relationships across the organisation as a pivotal member within a values led high performing organisation. You will be a qualified accountant with proven track record of financial management awareness and a solid understanding of charity audits and statutory accounts preparation. You will have the ability to work with staff across the organisation in supporting good financial governance and oversight of financial operational matters. You will have the ability to analyse financial information and present this in a suitable format for the audience. You will have good ability to meet deadlines, be IT literate with an emphasis on financial systems, spreadsheets, Quickbooks and Excel. You will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and be able to work with minimum supervision.
About the role
The role will involve the management of the day-to-day financial activities, VAT, gift aid, payroll and the monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations and statutory accounts preparation. The job holder will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Finance Officer and volunteers within the team. There will be a requirement to work closely with the income generating staff, budget holders, auditors, banks and credit card providers on a regular basis. The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing the Finance Officer and Finance volunteer.
About us
Carers UK is the leading national charity for unpaid carers. Our support, advice, information and campaigning work are now needed more than ever, as unpaid carers are providing more and more care, adversely impacting on their own health and wellbeing. We exist to make life better for carers and bring about lasting change.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role dependent on the needs of the applicant.
At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply please email the recruitment team to discuss.
The closing date for applications is 2 October 2025
Personal statement (no more than one side of A4), CV - ideally in Word format - and completed monitoring form should be emailed to recruitment. The information on the diversity monitoring form will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only.
Please send in your application as soon as possible.
Please also ensure you have also completed and submitted the diversity monitoring form provided on this site. The information on the form will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only. These forms will not be treated as part of your application.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.
We look forward to receiving your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.