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The National Biodiversity Network Trust is the UK charity dedicated to making biodiversity data accessible and useful. We co-ordinate the National Biodiversity Network, develop the NBN Atlas, support iNaturalistUK and are developing the NBN Record Manager. Our work connects biological recording, digital infrastructure and better decisions for nature across the UK. 

Our vision is Nature thriving everywhere, in all its diversity.
Our mission is Making data work for nature.

We are looking for an experienced leader to undertake a newly-created Head of Data & Digital role reporting to the Chief Executive Officer on a full-time fixed-term contract of 24 months.
 

Purpose of Job
 

• Lead the NBN Trust’s data and digital function, providing strategic and functional leadership across the NBN Atlas, related digital products and services, and the Trust’s wider data and digital portfolio.

• Line manages the Trust’s data and technical team managers, ensuring clear priorities, strong performance, proportionate governance, and effective delivery across business as usual, funded projects, and strategic development.

• Ensure the Trust’s data and digital work is led in a way that is inclusive, accessible, and supportive of a diverse range of staff, partners, and users.

• Deliver the Trust’s 2-year National Lottery Heritage Fund’s organisational sustainability project, “Building a Sustainable Future for the UK’s Biodiversity Data Heritage”, including the development and testing of value-added data and digital services, hosted products, and support offers that strengthen financial resilience without compromising the Trust’s public good role.

• Support the strategic direction, stewardship, and future sustainability of the NBN Atlas, related digital products and services, and the Trust’s wider technical delivery, ensuring that risks, opportunities, and investment choices are well managed.

•  Play an active role in the NBN Trust’s Executive Team, contributing to organisational planning, funding development, cross Trust collaboration, and external engagement where this supports delivery and the Trust’s wider strategic objectives.

• The role provides strategic and functional leadership across the Trust’s data and digital work, working closely with the Principal Software Engineer as the Trust’s senior software engineering lead. 

Main Responsibilities
 

Strategic Leadership and Function Management
 

·   Lead the Trust’s data and digital function, aligning work with organisational priorities, the NBN Atlas strategy, and the wider Operating Plan.

·   Provide strategic advice to the CEO and senior colleagues on delivery priorities, service development, digital risk, technical resilience, and future investment needs.

·   Translate complex technical, delivery, and service development issues into clear options, trade-offs, and recommendations for the CEO, Executive Team, Board, and relevant committees.

·   Lead, line manage, and develop the Trust’s data and technical managers, and relevant technical project staff, ensuring clear objectives, strong management practice, accountability, wellbeing support, and effective performance management.

·   Build leadership capacity within the function, supporting managers to develop their teams, handle performance issues well, and contribute positively to the Trust’s culture and ways of working.

·   Assess capacity, sequencing, and resource pressures across the data and digital portfolio, working with team managers to identify priorities, trade-offs, and resourcing needs and advise the CEO accordingly.

·   Work across the Trust to improve prioritisation, sequencing, decision making, and resource allocation across data and digital activity.

·      Champion inclusive leadership and equality, diversity and inclusion in team management, service design, recruitment, and ways of working, helping ensure the Trust’s data and digital function is accessible, supportive, and well-led.

Data Infrastructure, Services, and Innovation
 

·    Provide strategic leadership for the stewardship, prioritisation, development, and continuous improvement of the NBN Atlas and related data and digital products and services, working with the relevant data, technical, and programme leads.

·    Ensure data and digital activity support the long-term accessibility, usability, quality, and public value of biodiversity records and related digital services.

·    Lead diagnostic work, market testing, and service development to identify viable value-added data and digital offers, working with relevant data, technical, programme, and commercial colleagues to shape propositions.

·    Oversee the selection, development, and testing of pilot services, hosted products, training, or support offers, working with the relevant delivery leads and refining propositions in light of evidence, demand, legal advice, licensing constraints, and delivery capacity.

Governance, Risk and Project Delivery
 

·    Lead delivery of the organisational resilience project within agreed scope, time, and budget, with support from colleagues and external consultants as required.

·    Ensure major data and digital programmes have proportionate project governance, reporting, stakeholder, and advisory arrangements in place, working with relevant programme and project leads and identifying additional project support where required.

·     Commission and manage consultants and contractors, ensuring briefs are clear, outputs are practical, and learning is embedded in delivery, working with relevant technical or data leads where specialist assessment or oversight is required.

·     Act as the senior staff lead for the Data and Technology Committee, working in partnership with its Trustee Chair and relevant data and technical leads to support effective oversight of the Trust’s data and digital infrastructure, strategic development, risk, and associated governance.

·     Oversee function-level risks relating to data and digital resilience, data governance, licensing, delivery capacity, and service sustainability, working with the relevant technical and data leads to ensure specialist risks are identified, managed, and escalated appropriately.

·     Balance governance, assurance, and innovation so that data and digital systems support delivery, resilience, and public value without creating unnecessary burden.

·      Work with finance and programme colleagues to ensure accurate budgeting, reporting, monitoring, and evidence of impact.

Partnerships, Income Development and External Engagement
 

·   Build and manage relationships with key partners, data providers, heritage and conservation organisations, public bodies, consultancies, funders, and prospective service users.

·   Help shape and test future income opportunities, including service offers, hosted portals, training, funded programmes, and strategic partnerships.

·    Develop and support fundable and deliverable future propositions arising from the work, ensuring the Trust is better positioned for long term resilience.

·    Act as the Trust’s UK Node Manager for GBIF, leading relationships, coordination, and representation linked to the UK Node function, and ensuring this role supports the Trust’s wider strategic, technical, and partnership objectives.

·    Represent the Trust externally on biodiversity data infrastructure, digital leadership, service development, standards, and innovation, working alongside relevant technical and data leads where specialist expertise is required

Trust Wide Contribution
 

·    Play an active role in the Executive Team, contributing to organisational planning, business improvement, and wider strategic discussions.

·    Keep the wider NBN Trust team up to date with, and involved in, relevant data and digital activity as appropriate.

·    Contribute to Trust wide initiatives, events, business planning, and other activities as needed.

·    Share ideas, lessons learned, and opportunities openly to improve organisational performance.

General Responsibilities  
 

• Attend any required learning and development opportunities. 
• Collaborate effectively with other departments.  
• Contribute to a respectful and inclusive working environment. 
• Ensure commitment to continuous professional development. 
• Follow organisational policies including Health & Safety, Cybersecurity, IT, Finance, and EDI.  

The ability to travel occasionally is required, including international travel. Candidates must also be based in and have the right to work in the UK, and be able to work effectively from home. 

These are the criteria we will be looking for in your application. If you don't meet all of them in full, but can offer something else that would help you excel in the role, we'd still encourage you to apply.

Essential Experience and Qualities
 

·   Strong leadership experience in data, digital, technical, product, or programme roles, ideally with responsibility for teams, delivery, and strategic planning.

·   Ability to operate at both strategic and practical levels, moving between organisational leadership, service design, risk management, and delivery oversight.
·   Experience of commissioning and managing consultants, contractors, or specialist external support to deliver clear and practical outputs.
·   Experience of developing partnerships, shaping propositions, or securing income through funded programmes, service offers, or strategic collaboration.
·   Good judgement, with the ability to assess trade-offs, challenge assumptions, and make proportionate decisions in a resource-constrained environment.
·   Strong communication and relationship management skills, including confidence with senior stakeholders, funders, partners, and technical specialists.

·   Knowledge of biodiversity data infrastructure, environmental data, heritage data, or closely related fields would be beneficial, but is not essential if the candidate can learn quickly and lead credibly.

·   Experience of working with Boards, committees, or governance groups, including presenting complex issues clearly and supporting effective decision-making.

 

Battersea is in an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the second year of our five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, which started in 2025, we continue to expand our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. Our fundraising team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. We now have several new roles within this team to further our mission.

Legacy and In-Memory income is vital for Battersea and gifts left to us in Wills account for over 40% of our total income. We’ve seen significant growth in this area thanks to the sector-leading work of our ambitious team and the success of our wider fundraising programme. It’s therefore an exciting time to join the Legacy and In-Memory fundraising team.

The Legacy and In Memory Stewardship Officer will help to support and deliver our Legacy and In Memory stewardship programme, working closely with the Senior Stewardship Officer to ensure the smooth and effective management of day-to-day activity, reporting, and stewardship campaigns.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 5th October 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s):
First Round Interviews (via MS Teams): 12th October 2026
Second Round Interviews (in person): 19th October 2026

For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation during this second year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, we are strengthening our team to drive the growth to achieve our organisational goals.
This role sits within the Philanthropy, Partnerships & Commercial (PPC) team, made up of Philanthropy & Trusts, Corporate Partnerships & Commercial, Special Events & Stewardship, and Fundraising Operations.

Main purpose of the role:
The focus of the Philanthropy & Trusts team is to build a solid base of support through excellent stewardship of existing trusts and major donors alongside cultivation of new prospects, reached through prospect research and the networks of senior volunteers.
The key purpose of this Philanthropy Manager is to meet both financial and strategic KPIs, by managing a portfolio of key individual relationships and cultivating lapsed and colder prospects to support the long-term health of the Philanthropy portfolio. This role, together with Battersea’s other Philanthropy Managers, will also work closely with senior leadership, senior volunteers and other individuals to open up their networks and introduce new major donors to Battersea.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
• We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 27th September 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s):
First round (online, via MS teams): 5th/6th/7th October 2026
Second round (in person, with task): 13th/14th October 2026

For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.

To apply for the role, please click the "Apply" button.

Job Title: Senior Software Developer
Salary: £72,325 per annum, Band H, Level 3 - Inclusive of OLW & Market Supplement
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London with Hybrid working option
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week

About the Role

We’re looking for a Senior Software Developer to join our growing Digital team and help bring software development in-house at Scouts

Key Responsibilities

As our Senior Software Developer, you will:

• Build and improve Scouts’ digital systems, including our Membership System and website.
• Develop new digital tools and services for our members and volunteers.
• Take ownership of software from design and development through to ongoing maintenance.
• Work closely with staff and volunteers to understand needs and deliver practical solutions.
• Help keep our systems secure, reliable and easy to maintain.
• Explore new technologies, including AI, and help shape how we develop digital services.

About You

 What you’ll bring as our Senior Software Developer:

• Strong experience in software development, including front-end and back-end web development.
• Experience working with databases, APIs and cloud-based systems.
• Experience delivering and maintaining digital products or services.
• A strong focus on building secure, reliable and good-quality software.
• A practical, collaborative and problem-solving approach, with the ability to adapt and learn.
• An interest in using new technology, including AI, to improve how we work.
• A degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience is welcome.

Why Scouts?

This is an opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to how people experience work at Scouts, helping create a positive culture where people can thrive and do their best work.

What we offer as our Senior Software Developer:

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team environment
• Flexible working options to suit you, your role, and your team
• A double-matched pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution
• A family-friendly approach, with generous family leave policies

For a full list of our benefits, click .

Telephone Interviews will be held w/c 12th October 2026.

Panel Interviews will be held w/c 26th October 2026.

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

Please note this is a 13 week fixed term vacancy.

Our supporters are at the very heart of our fundraising efforts. The team responsible for data management, supporter care, and compliance plays a vital role in enabling our fundraising teams to operate effectively. We work closely with Battersea colleagues, suppliers, and agencies acting on our behalf to collect, process, and analyse data. We are committed to supporting our generous donors and customers by ensuring their contributions are recognised and celebrated through outstanding customer care. We ensure that all fundraising activities are carried out with diligence, care, and in full compliance with relevant regulations, using data-driven insights to maximise impact.

The Supporter Services Administrator is responsible for delivering excellent supporter care to existing, potential and previous supporters of Battersea, to develop relationships and maximise income for Battersea.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 5th October 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s): To Be Confirmed

For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.

Role Summary

This is a key role in our organisation. You’ll be responsible for keeping our financial records accurate and up to date, supporting the Executive Director with clear financial reporting, and ensuring we meet our legal and regulatory obligations including those of the Charity Commission. It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on bookkeeping and wants to make a real difference in a charity supporting the lives of dance professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a monthly pay run of invoices, grant payments and ongoing expenses.
• Liaise with grant awardees about payment schedules (e.g. course start dates).
• Record activity in Quick Books online and reconcile against monthly bank accounts.
• Manage payroll payments (in liaison with our payroll company Payline)
• Manage HMRC communications and refer to Payline/Executive Director if needed.
• Liaise with the charity’s bank when required e.g. to resolve any online banking issues.
• Record CAF Donate income and from other fundraising platforms, including Gift Aid.
• Record other donor income received, including any legacies received by the Fund.
• Liaise with the Fund’s investment managers if requested, e.g. drawdown of income
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including cashflow and bring to the attention of the Executive Director any budget variances.
• Support the Executive Director with financial reports including information that may be required when planning the annual budget.
• Assist with year-end accounts and audit/independent examination preparation.
• Ensure that appropriate financial controls are maintained throughout.

Essential

• Proven bookkeeping experience and industry qualification.
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping principles and financial controls.
• Confident using accounting software.
• Experience in providing financial information, including for audit purposes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• High integrity and commitment to confidentiality.

Desirable

• Experience of using Quick Books accounting software
• Experience of bookkeeping within a small charity
• Knowledge of charity accounting, restricted funds and Gift Aid.
• Understanding of small charity governance.
• Able to work independently and communicate clearly with senior leadership.

What We Offer

• Permanent contract, with six months probationary period
• Pension contribution of 3% employer, 5% employee
• Enrolment into the EAP scheme
• Hybrid working arrangements

Commitment to Inclusion

Dance Fund is proud to be a Disability Confident Level 1 (Committed) Employer. We actively encourage applications from disabled people and those with long-term health conditions. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcoming workplace, and we will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in employment where needed.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment.

Finance Coordinator – join MindHBD and make a difference

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a role where your skills genuinely support a local charity and the people we help?

Mind in Havering, Barking & Dagenham (MindHBD) is looking for a Finance Coordinator to join our team and play an important role in keeping our finances accurate, well managed and fit for purpose.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with numbers but also wants to understand the bigger picture. You’ll be responsible for a range of day-to-day finance processes, while also supporting management accounts, budgets, forecasts, reporting and audit requirements.

You’ll work closely with managers and Directors, helping them understand their financial position, identify variances and spot potential financial risks early. You’ll also have an important role in maintaining strong financial controls, accurate records and clear audit trails.

We’re looking for someone who is qualified to AAT Level 3and has solid practical experience across bookkeeping and financial processes. You’ll need to be confident with reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, Excel and accounting systems. Experience of using accounting software Sage would be essential.

We’re also looking for someone who is naturally accurate, organised and proactive – someone who will ask questions when something doesn’t look right, follow up outstanding issues and have the confidence to raise concerns where financial controls or processes need attention.Confidentiality and discretion are essential, as the role involves handling sensitive financial, employee and organisational information.

Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector would be helpful, as would AAT Level 4 or a willingness to work towards it, but what matters most is that you have the right financial knowledge, attention to detail and approach to the role.

What you can expect from us

• A varied finance role with genuine responsibility and scope to contribute to improvements.
• The opportunity to work closely with managers and Directors across the organisation.
• The chance to develop your experience in charity finance, reporting, budgets and audit.
• A supportive team environment within a local mental health charity.
• A role where accurate and effective financial management directly supports the services we provide to local communities.

Contract: Temporary for 6 months, with the potential to become permanent subject to satisfactory performance, suitability and organisational requirements. A formal review will take place at 3 months.

Hours: Initially 21 hours per week, with the potential for this to increase.

Salary: £17.30 per hour.

Location: Harrow Lodge House, with the role based within our local organisation.

If you’re looking for a finance role where you can use your skills, take ownership and make a genuine contribution, we’d love to hear from you.

To organise the Finance Department and all its functions to ensure timely delivery of complete, accurate information to all users in order to minimise risk and maximise efficiency.

Location: This is a hybrid role based in our Folkestone Office, with the number of days spent in the office to be discussed and agreed with the successful candidate, taking into account the needs of the role.

Working Hours: Office open officially from 9am to 5.30pm (Mon-Fri) and 9am-4pm on Fridays.

Responsibilities

• To manage all banking and Treasury functions, ensuring all payments are properly authorised and funds are invested in the best manner.
• To manage the Finance Department, its staff and software systems.
• To ensure the appropriate delegation of tasks and responsibilities to the Finance & Administration Officer and overseeing their development and training.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of, and ensuring the integrity of the financial reporting, Nominal Ledger and costing structures, internal controls and monthly processes 
• To manage all Payroll and Pension functions for UK and Overseas staff, ensuring full PAYE and NIC compliance, and processing MAFI pension contributions.
• To ensure all staff understand their payroll and pension matters, and help with understanding their tax situations, ensuring that overseas staff are on the correct tax (NT) code. Making staff aware when they need to take independent financial advice.

Job Activities:

 General

• Working with the Finance Director to understand the budgeting and reporting practices.
• Maintaining a thorough understanding of, and ensuring the integrity of the financial reporting, Nominal Ledger and costing structures, internal controls and monthly processes.
• Working with the Finance Director to ensure a clean and timely year end audit.
• Supporting Finance Director with special projects.

 Treasury Management

Primary responsibility for and management of:

• Ensuring that liquid funds are always available to fulfil planned expenditure.
• Ensuring that funds are held so as to attract the best rate of interest.
• To research the best options for investment and consult with the Finance Director.
• To ensure that all funds are invested in-line with charity policies.

Banking

Primary responsibility for and management of:

• All bank-payment related software. This includes NatWest Bankline, NW ClearSpend and Bacway IP.
• All domestic and foreign bank accounts.
• Ensuring account balances are maintained at agreed levels and movement of funds as required.
• Organisational banking requirements including daily monitoring of transactions and resolution of any arising queries and issues.

Primary contact for:

• All domestic and foreign banks (NatWest – including Relationship Manager, Corporate Service team, foreign exchange dealer, Bank of Ireland Euro account,
• WorldPay & Stripe (Credit Card processing) and BACS (Direct Credit and Direct Debit processing)
• Software Providers

 Payroll

Primary responsibility for and management of:

• Preparation, processing and payment of monthly Payroll and month end procedures to deadline.
• Adherence to HMRC rules and requirements ensuring MAF is protected from avoidable fines thereby minimising compliance costs.
• Advising Overseas Staff on matters of Tax and NI.
• Maintenance of the Payroll software and database.
• Driving process improvements across the Payroll function.

Primary contact for:

• HMRC
• Payroll Software Provider
• UK and Overseas Staff

Additionally:

• Providing guidance on Payroll related matters to Senior Management and Staff
• Providing reporting and analysis to HR and SLT as required
• Co-responsibility along with HR for advising monthly payroll changes
• Providing audit support specific to payroll and expenses

Pension

Primary responsibility for and management of:

• Preparing monthly submission and electronic transmission for payment of employer and employee pension contributions to Pension Scheme Provider for UK, Overseas and MAF International staff.
• Calculating, deducting, collating and validating personal pension contributions, and resolving any arising anomalies.

Arranging meetings with all Staff and IFA.

Primary contact for:

• Pension provider
• Death in service benefit provider
• UK and Overseas Staff
• MAF International
• Independent Financial Adviser (IFA)

Tasks common to all staff:

1. Role modelling of organisational values and beliefs - to contribute to the shared spiritual life of the MAF UK team as a unique Christian charity. This will include attendance and participation in corporate times of biblical reflection and corporate prayer meetings.
2. To participate in appropriate matrix programme and project teams, contributing skills and expertise to required timescales from the appropriate programme leader.
3. To keep line manager informed of all relevant and timely information.
4. At all times comply with statutory requirements for handling personal and sensitive data in a confidential manner.
5. To abide by Safeguarding and Conduct Policies, and all other MAF UK policies provided on the Intranet.

Terms:

• As a senior appointment at least 36 hours per week but in addition those required to achieve the agreed responsibilities, with up to an hour for lunch daily, unpaid. Hours should be agreed with line manager.
• Flexibility will be required for working additional hours and travel to meet business needs or for travel or meetings on weekends or evenings.
• Annual leave entitlement of 22 days per year (pro rata) plus the 8 paid public holidays per year.
• Non contributory pension scheme (10%) of salary.
• Permanent, or 1 year fixed term contract.

Who we are?

Our vision is a world where difference is valued, and diversity is celebrated. A world where everyone has the same rights, freedoms, choices, and opportunities.

Surrey Coalition of Disabled People is an innovative organisation that is led by disabled people working together to achieve our vision.

Introduction to the role

The Digital Communications Coordinator will coordinate the digital communications for Surrey Coalition of Disabled People as well as the projects/networks that we coordinate such as The Independent Mental Health Network (IMHN).

Purpose of the role

To lead on the coordination, design and delivery of vibrant and engaging communications for The Coalition.

We want to expand our reach and increase our engagement.

You will help us to achieve this:

• Through building our existing social media channels as well as researching/implementing new channels
• Keeping The Coalition website updated with fresh and engaging content
• Developing marketing materials for our events/social activities and services/projects
• Being the expert in digital accessibility

Main responsibilities

• Craft/develop content for the Coalition’s social media channels including You Tube and the website
• Co-ordinate and develop an ongoing schedule of new content for each of the social media platforms, ensuring this is in line with the overall organisation’s activities
• Monitor networks/trending topics to ensure that the Coalition maximises any opportunities to respond to appropriate topics
• Provide analysis of the effectiveness of our content through regular reporting including key metrics such as reach, impressions and engagement
• Keep the website updated – including making changes to pages as well as building new ones
• To ensure that our communications are available in a wide range of formats that meets the accessibility needs of our membership
• Working with the wider staff and volunteer team, to identify and generate compelling case studies and examples of our work
• To be the brand guardian for the organisation
• To develop the knowledge of the staff team around effective communications, and contribute to team training and development
• To develop Coalition News, our quarterly Newsletter
• To attend member events to capture content for communications across all channels
• To support fundraising with developing appropriate content for funding applications and reporting
• Help develop and implement a 3 year communications and marketing strategy for the charity
• Draft press releases as required and liaise with members, staff and journalists to organise coverage.

We are looking for someone with:

• Outstanding organisation and planning skills (E)
• Excellent written communication skills and experience with copywriting for social media platforms (E)
• Some experience of creating and editing basic graphics, video and animation using software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Adobe Effects and/or photo editing software (E)
• Experience of editing web pages and building web pages (E)
• Able to analyse and evaluate reports from social media activity (E)
• A high degree of self-motivation and able to work on own initiative (E)
• A creative flair, ideas and understanding of current media trends, identifying opportunities etc. (E)
• Experience of working in a Disabled Peoples Organisation or in the wider Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector (D)
• Experience and knowledge of working with people who are Disabled and/or carers or lived experience of Disability or being a family Carer (D)

This role requires the successful applicant to be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (we will organise and pay for this for you if you are successful). 

What we offer you:

• Flexible working hours
• Induction training and support
• On-going training and development and the opportunity to complete accredited training
• 27 days annual leave per annum (excluding bank holidays), raising to 28 days after 2 years of service 
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Pension Plan
• Equipment (laptop and mobile phone)
• Pre-agreed expenses
• A great team and the opportunity to really make a difference! 

Are you a highly organised brand and creative professional who knows how to write a great brief and turn it into high-quality work? Do you enjoy bringing together colleagues, designers and suppliers to deliver creative projects that strengthen a brand and engage audiences?

The Royal College of Radiologists is looking for a talented Brand and Creative Officer to help bring our brand to life. Working closely with our Brand Manager and colleagues across the organisation, you'll play a key role in ensuring everything we produce reflects our values, strengthens our reputation, and engages our members and stakeholders.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines creative thinking with strong project management and stakeholder management skills. You’ll be comfortable creating assets when needed, but just as importantly you’ll know how to write a creative brief, coordinate teams and keep projects moving from brief to deliver.

What you'll do:

• Manage creative and brand projects from brief to delivery, coordinating stakeholders, designers, agencies, suppliers, timelines and budgets.
• Act as a brand guardian, providing practical advice on our visual identity, positioning, messaging and tone of voice.
• Work closely with our in-house designer and external creative partners to deliver high-quality, engaging work that meets the brief and strengthens the RCR brand.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation, understanding colleagues’ needs and confidently advising, influencing and constructively challenging where needed.
• Manage relationships with design agencies and creative suppliers, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard, on time and within budget.
• Create and adapt accessible, on-brand assets and templates using Canva and other design software.
• Support the branding and promotion of RCR events, helping us maximise engagement before, during and after each event.
• Manage branded templates and maintain an effective digital library of images and creative assets.

What you'll need:

• Experience managing creative projects from brief through to delivery, including coordinating timelines, stakeholders, suppliers and competing priorities.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to keep multiple projects moving while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• A good understanding of brand strategy, visual identity and tone of voice, and experience maintaining brand consistency across different channels and touchpoints.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to give clear advice, manage expectations and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Experience working with design agencies or creative suppliers, including briefing work, giving constructive feedback and managing delivery against deadlines and budgets.
• A high level of proficiency in Canva, with the ability to create and adapt professional, engaging and on-brand assets and templates.
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, including InDesign.
• Excellent attention to detail, sound judgement and a proactive, solutions-focused approach

At the RCR, you'll be part of a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation that works to improve patient care and support excellence in clinical radiology and oncology. You'll have the opportunity to shape and strengthen a respected national brand while developing your skills within a supportive and ambitious team.

Ready to make an impact? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us bring the RCR brand to life.

When you join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and medical specialties
• Hybrid working – up to 60% remote
• Modern working environment with home‑working equipment provided
• Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days
• Enhanced family‑friendly leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) for those with 2+ years continuous service 
• Excellent pension scheme
• Sabbaticals (5+ years’ service) and secondment opportunities
• Interest‑free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long service recognition awards

Improving lives and developing local pride, through professional theatre

Finance Officer Job  Description

📋 Job Purpose

To support the charity's daily operations by delivering accurate, timely, and robust financial administration. This role is responsible for maintaining financial integrity, supporting compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and ensuring management of restricted and unrestricted income streams

Proposed Hours 24 hours/3 days per week

Reporting:

Line Manager: Artistic Director

Governance: Support Treasurer in reporting financial matters to the Board of Trustees.

Operational Liaison: General Manager

Key Relationships: Close work with Department Heads/Budget Holders

🔧 Key Responsibilities

Budget and Strategic Management

● Support organisational financial decision-making through financial analysis, management accounts, budget monitoring and variance reporting.

● Attend regular month-end finance meetings with the Treasurer and General Manager to review financial reporting.

● Develop and maintain templates for recording budgets, cashflow, freelance payment schedule and continuously improve financial systems and processes.

● Support department leads to plan, monitor, and manage budgets, and to meet reporting deadlines as set by the Artistic Director and Trustees.

● Assist the Artistic Director in managing budgets and associated cashflows where there is no other identified project lead.

● Aid the Treasurer in preparing financial reports to the Board by supplying figures/tables as required.

Financial Processing & Bookkeeping

● Record Transactions: Record all income, expenditure, invoices and expenses accurately in the cashbook, cashflow forecasts and accounting software.

● Bank Reconciliations: Complete monthly reconciliations for all bank accounts, PayPal, Stripe and GoCardless, investigating and resolving discrepancies.

● Ledger Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase, sales, and general ledgers.

● Payment Processing: Prepare and process approved supplier payments and staff/volunteer expense claims, ensuring appropriate authorisation and supporting documentation.

● Credit Control: Monitor outstanding invoices and payments, follow up overdue accounts and escalate persistent or significant debts as appropriate.

● Supplier Invoice Processing: Receive, check and process supplier invoices, ensuring they are correctly allocated to the relevant project, department or budget and appropriately authorised before payment.

Fund Accounting & Income Management

● Restricted Funds: Track and allocate restricted grant and donated funds, ensuring expenditure complies with funder terms and conditions.

● Gift Aid Claims: Maintain accurate Gift Aid records and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements. Reconcile GoCardless transactions with supporter databases (RABBLE Rousers) and prepare and submit quarterly Gift Aid claims.

● Theatre Tax relief (TTR): Coordinate with the organisation's accountant on eligible Theatre Tax Relief claims, working with project leads to maintain accurate production cost records and provide supporting financial information.

● Grant Reporting: Support project leads with providing financial evidence packs and spend validation reports back to external institutional funders.

Payroll, Pensions & Tax

● Payroll Processing: Work with the payroll provider to support monthly payroll processing, ensuring statutory deductions are accurate.

● Pensions: Oversee pension administration and employer contributions for eligible employees.

● PAYE Administration: Support the onboarding of new PAYE staff by ensuring required payroll, tax and pension information is collected and accurately recorded.

Reporting & Audit Support

● Management Accounts: Assist project leads in preparing termly variance reports for leadership.

● Reporting: Prepare quarterly finance report for Trustee meetings

● Budget Tracking: Monitor organizational cash flow and alert leadership to potential financial risks.

● Year End Accounts: Liaise with the accountant/independent examiner during the annual independent examination, prepare supporting schedules and documentation, maintain audit-ready financial records, and provide financial information required for the statutory annual report and accounts.

🎓 Person Specification: Skills & Qualifications

Essential Requirements

● Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in hands-on bookkeeping, finance administration or management accounting.

● Qualifications: Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, AAT Level 3 or 4 qualified, or equivalent will be considered.

● Software Skills: High proficiency using cloud accounting software like Xero, QuickBooks, or Sage.

● Spreadsheets: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables,data analysis and reporting.

● Values Alignment: A strong commitment to the charity's core mission and an understanding of donor fund stewardship.

Desirable Attributes

● Experience working in the charity, arts, culture or not-for-profit sector.

● Knowledge of Charity SORP requirements.

● Experience managing restricted and unrestricted funds.

● Experience preparing Gift Aid claims.

● Experience supporting audits or independent examinations.

● Knowledge of Theatre Tax Relief or other creative-sector tax incentives.

● Experience of VAT accounting within a charity environment, including an understanding of the VAT treatment of grants, donations and fundraising income.

Who are RABBLE?

We are a professional Theatre Company who commission and stage award winning productions. We also work in partnership with a range of communities from all over Reading, to deliver projects that inspire excellence, teach new skills and provide pathways to a career in the arts. 

About the Role: GardenOfLove is a UK-based platform connecting individuals, verified charities, and businesses through giving, volunteering, and community. We're looking for a Partnerships & Business Development Manager to help us grow and manage those relationships as we expand across the charity, university, and corporate sectors.

This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role for someone comfortable moving between long-term trust-building and direct commercial conversations, often in the same week.

What You'll Be Doing

• Charity partnerships: identifying, approaching, and onboarding verified UK charities onto the platform, and maintaining strong ongoing relationships with them.
• University partnerships: leading outreach to universities for student wellbeing initiatives, campus Gardens, and pilot programmes.
• Corporate Gardens sales: managing the full sales process for our B2B CSR product, from first outreach through to signed, onboarded corporate clients.
• Sector networking: representing GardenOfLove at relevant events and conferences across the charity and corporate sectors.
• General business development: identifying new partnership opportunities, including with media, incubators, and adjacent organisations, and helping shape how we approach them.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a partnerships, business development, or corporate fundraising role, ideally with some exposure to the charity or nonprofit sector.
• Comfort with both relationship-led conversations and direct commercial pitching.
• Strong written and verbal communication — you'll often be representing our voice directly to charities, universities, and companies.
• Genuine curiosity about, and comfort with, the mission behind the platform — this matters more to us than a perfect CV.

Before You Apply: We'd encourage you to explore our website and try the app yourself before applying. We'll ask about your experience with it directly at interview — genuine engagement will come through, and that matters to us more than a generic cover letter.

Compensation: Competitive salary, dependent on experience, plus standard benefits. 

Why This Role Matters: This isn't just another platform with a mission statement attached. Kindness staying free, verification-first trust, and community-driven giving are structural choices we've built the business around, not marketing lines. If that's a philosophy you'd genuinely want to represent, not just describe, we'd love to hear from you.

Work with us and help make a difference!

Salary: £45-50,000 FTE, dependent on experience
Hours: 15 hours (2 days per week)
Contract: Permanent

Help us make homelessness rare, brief and non-recurring.

Harrogate Homeless Project (HHP) is a leading local charity supporting people experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity across the Harrogate district. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Financial Controller to join our senior team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial sustainability and growth of our organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who wants to use their skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable people whilst helping shape the future of a respected and ambitious charity.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the Financial Controller will oversee all financial and accounting activities across the organisation. Working closely with our Finance Officer, management team, Treasurer and Board of Trustees, you will ensure robust financial management, compliance with charity accounting standards, and provide strategic financial insight to support organisational decision-making.

You will take ownership of financial reporting, budgeting, cashflow forecasting, year-end accounts and audit preparation, while also helping to identify opportunities to strengthen financial performance and improve systems and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day financial management of the charity.
• Prepare timely and accurate management accounts and financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with charity accounting regulations and SORP requirements.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, forecasting and financial planning.
• Manage cashflow and support organisational risk management.
• Prepare year-end accounts and coordinate audit requirements.
• Monitor and report on grant income, restricted funds and project budgets.
• Provide financial advice and guidance to senior management and trustees.
• Manage and support the Finance Officer through effective supervision and development.
• Oversee payroll processes and key financial systems.
• Manage finance-related contracts, including accounting software, payroll and business subscriptions.
• Support fundraising activities by providing financial information for grant applications and funding reports.
• Work collaboratively across departments to support organisational objectives.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong technical financial expertise with excellent communication skills and a genuine commitment to the values of the voluntary sector.

Why Join Harrogate Homeless Project?

At HHP, you’ll be part of a dedicated team committed to transforming lives and creating positive change within our community. We offer the opportunity to make a real impact, influence strategic decision-making and contribute to the growth and sustainability of a well-established local charity.

If you are a finance professional looking for a rewarding role where your expertise can directly support people facing homelessness, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits Include

• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus birthday leave.
• Healthcare package.
• Travel benefits.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of women experiencing homelessness.

About Us

Harrogate Homeless Project provides people experiencing homelessness with a safe place to stay and the support they need to build confidence and move towards independent living.

We work with partners to give people facing disadvantage hope of a different future and empower people to change their lives through support, accommodation and opportunity.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to Richard Cooper or call for an informal conversation about the role.

Closing Date: 4 October 2026

We will assess applications as they are received and interview suitable candidates on a rolling basis. Therefore, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged.

Harrogate Homeless Project is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Westway Trust is seeking a creative and strategic Communications Manager who will play a pivotal role in shaping how the Trust’s story is told across every channel. You will manage our multimedia and digital ecosystem, deliver impactful campaigns that promote our services and events, and ensure lived-experience voices are at the heart of our communications. This role is critical in coordinating activity that reflects our organisational priorities and strengthens our connection with the diverse communities we serve across our 23-acre estate.

Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

To develop and deliver campaign communications plans and creative approaches, ensuring activity is well-coordinated and aligned with organisational priorities.
To manage the multimedia and digital ecosystem at Westway Trust, including the website, social media platforms and online channels.
To generate regular, creative and engaging multimedia content, and deliver impactful campaigns and marketing materials that promote the Trust’s services, events and lived-experience voices.

You will work closely with the Senior Manager: Communications and Marketing to develop and deliver annual Communications and Marketing plans, and will also support colleagues and stakeholders with their communications and content creation.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience working for a charity supporting and enhancing the lives of local communities.
• Experience developing and implementing communications and marketing strategies and plans, including creative approaches and delivery schedules.
• Experience in developing, maintaining and analysing the performance of digital channels to meet organisational objectives.
• Experience in media relations, including managing press enquiries and press contacts.
• Experience producing organisational reports.
• A minimum of 12 months’ line management experience.
• Experience growing online communities.
• Practical experience developing and maintaining online platforms, including but not limited to websites, blogs, email marketing and form-building software.
• Proven ability to build relationships with external partners.
• Understanding of ethical storytelling practices and experience working with communities to tell their stories.
• An awareness and understanding of developments in digital technologies and design, and a commitment to ensuring Westway Trust remains up to date with new ideas, capabilities and best practice.
• Demonstrable understanding and commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.

Multimedia & Content Production

• Experience and/or qualifications in multimedia production, from pitching and pre-production through to filming and post-production editing.
• Skilled in one or more of: Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Final Cut Pro, Canva, CapCut, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop.

Skills

• Strong IT skills, including the use of databases, Microsoft Office, HTML and email marketing platforms.
• A demonstrated ability to work across internal departments, understanding each team’s unique communications objectives, together with the ability to generate content for different audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with competing deadlines.

The application deadline is 5 pm on Friday, 2 October, when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview. However, we reserve the right to close the application early. An early application is strongly recommended. Interviews will be held on Thursday, 15 October.