Trust officer jobs
Carers Trust is looking for a Policy and Practice Office to join the team in Wales. This role is central to advancing our mission by amplifying the voices of unpaid carers, ensuring their experiences shape policy and practice, and strengthening the visibility and accessibility of carer support services across Wales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Suffolk Wildlife Trust is looking for a suitably skilled & highly capable Senior Finance Officer. This is a pivotal position within a small, dedicated finance team, where you will support the effectiveness of day-to-day financial support and ensure that accurate, timely information is available to management. You’ll be responsible for recording financial data across a range of systems and processes, helping to provide a robust financial foundation for Suffolk Wildlife Trust.
A major focus of the role will be the accurate and efficient processing of all financial transactions. This includes the purchase and sales ledgers, carrying out bank reconciliations, managing credit control and supporting the approval of payment runs.
Your attention to detail and strong numeracy skills will be essential in maintaining the integrity of the Trust’s financial records and ensuring that everything ties up smoothly each month and at year end.
Alongside core finance work, you will support the Trust’s trading operations by managing the online shop, overseeing stock for both online and retail outlets and working with EPOS and ECWID systems. You’ll also provide finance support to the Consultancy Team and Café operations, helping these income-generating activities run smoothly and contribute to the Trust’s wider objectives.
Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will support key financial cycles including year-end and the annual audit for both the Trust and SWT Trading, as well as month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and management accounts. You’ll also assist with VAT returns, legacies, project reconciliations, restricted fund allocations, budgeting and ad hoc reporting, giving you a broad and varied workload.
The ideal candidate will have strong numeracy and Excel skills, previous experience in a similar finance role and either AAT qualified or qualified by equivalent experience. You’ll be organised, efficient, proactive and comfortable multi-tasking in a small team, with a willingness to learn and take a hands-on approach. Above all, you’ll be motivated by Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s mission and keen to use your finance skills to support nature’s recovery in Suffolk.
This is a permanent position working 30 hours per week over four days based at our main office Brooke House in Ashbocking. We operate flexible homeworking arrangements where colleagues spend more time working together than homeworking. The starting salary will be between £24,800 (FTE £31,000) and £26,400 (FTE £33,000) per annum depending on skills, knowledge and experience. Full time hours (37.5 over five days) would be considered for the right candidate.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit an application via our website by 9:00am on Monday 05 January 2026. The application process will include uploading a CV and optional cover letter. The interviews are planned for Thursday 15 January 2026 at Brooke House in Ashbocking. Please indicate on the application your availability for interview (between 9:30am and 4:00pm).
Annual leave entitlement starts at 33 days per annum (including Bank Holidays), increasing annually to 38 days plus employees receive an extra day off for their birthday. We offer a 9% employer pension contribution with no employee contribution required, free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, free life insurance from day one of employment, free access to a private GP and discounts at high street retailers. Staff can also enjoy a 10% discount in our visitor centre cafes, including retail.
Suffolk Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we recognise the importance of diversity in both nature and our workforce of staff and volunteers. We strive to ensure that everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A Wilder Suffolk where nature is thriving and abundant because everyone is doing more to help”.
Development Officer Vacancy
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive fundraiser to develop and maintain strong relationships with donors and partners, while providing high-level administrative and communications support to the department. The post-holder will play a key role in contributing to securing funding for all aspects of the School’s work.
This is a full-time, year-round position, reporting to the Head of Development & Communications (however, if part-time hours would better suit you, we will consider applicants who can commit to working a minimum of three days a week).
In this newly established role, the post-holder will:
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Support the generation of the School’s philanthropic revenue from both existing and new sources, with a focus on Trusts and Foundations and smaller gifts (<£500), primarily for:
- Student scholarships and bursaries
- Capital projects
- Academic and creative initiatives
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Work with the Head of Development & Communications to manage a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations, helping to retain existing support through:
- Timely and effective donor communications
- Meetings, reporting, and stewardship
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Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the ‘Friends of Rambert School’ scheme, including:
- Maintaining a database of renewals
- Coordinating engagement opportunities
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Use research and communication skills to:
- Identify new fundraising prospects in the UK and abroad
- Assist in preparing compelling proposals and applications to secure support for the School and its students
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Are you a good all-rounder in fundraising, including a background in Foundations and Trusts? Can you inspire and motivate donors and fundraisers?
If so, then join an ambitious organisation with a determination to transform the future for the 220,000 people in the UK living with axial spondyloarthritis.
We are a small team, looking for a second Fundraising Officer to work alongside our existing Fundraising Officer to deliver activity across all our income streams, supported by a Fundraising Board. We’re aiming to grow income from individual giving, Trusts and Foundations, community and individual fundraising, trading and further build our community of legacy pledgers. 2026 is our 50th Anniversary, a wonderful opportunity to celebrate our achievements and grow our income.
Our dedicated team at NASS is passionate about transforming lives for people with axial SpA. We truly value our people, who do meaningful work that directly impacts the lives of people living with axial SpA. You'll be supported to succeed and genuinely appreciated for your contributions. We pride ourselves on our collegiate spirit and willingness to support each other in all aspects of our work. We operate a hybrid model of working, with some staff working remotely for most of the time, so applicants need to be comfortable with working in this way.
The Benefits
· Salary up to £30,000 - £32,000 p.a.
· Employer pension contribution of 10%
· 25 days annual leave plus 3 days leave between Christmas and New Year, plus Bank Holidays
· Time off in Lieu scheme
· Death in Service benefit to loved ones
If this sounds like you, then please get in touch. We would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit:
- Your CV
- A two-page cover letter explaining your interest in the role – the letter must describe how your skills and experience meet the person specification.
Application Deadline: 10 am on 6th January 2026.
Interviews: 15th January at our office in Hammersmith.
For further information, and to submit your application, contact Dale Webb
Commitment to equality, diversity & inclusion: NASS is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always. We particularly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of axial SpA and from underrepresented groups in the charity sector.
Transforming axial SpA futures, creating a social movement for change and an empowered community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Managing Director, you will provide strategic direction for the charity, employing a collaborative leadership style to ensure that the achievement of the charity’s vision and objectives is supported by an engaged and culturally healthy staff team.
You will ensure the projects are run in-line with our policies, legal requirements, and budgets, with an overarching understanding of the charity’s finances and fundraising.
You will also be a figurehead for the organisation, effectively networking, partnering and influencing across sectors.
Lastly, but most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative power of connection across division, and how the projects we create serve this core purpose.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role outline and purpose
The Development Manager – Trusts & Foundations is responsible for delivering new relationships with a wide spectrum of Trusts and Foundations to grow our portfolio of high value funding partners. Responsible for developing compelling propositions and applications that drive transformational funding for our strategic programmes of work, maximising income generation, though prospecting, cultivating and securing funding to deliver against our strategic objectives and ambitious income targets.
This role is part of the Together with Trussell programme, the goal of which is to build stronger connections with our supporters, partners and donors in order to increase funding, campaigning, and other forms of support for our work. As a member of an enabling programme, this role is focused on the successful delivery of the Together with Trussell programme outcomes, which underpin and enable the outcomes of our 5 external programmes - together contributing to the fulfilment of our long term vision of a UK without the need for food banks.
Role responsibilities
· Work with the Programme Funding team to deliver our income generation strategy, meeting income targets based on long term financial forecasts, by proactively developing new opportunities, propositions and relationships with a wide variety of Trusts and Foundations – including corporate foundations, family trusts and institutional trusts.
· Proactively identify, develop and nurture relationships with potential funders to maximise fundraising potential.
· Work alongside the High Value Partnerships team to ensure new funders are onboarded and handed over to account management and supporting with compelling propositions to uplift and retain their support.
· Provide line management support to the Development Officer – Trusts.
· Collaborate with our marketing and content teams to ensure we can communicate the impact of our high value supporters on our mission.
Person Specification
Technical skills and minimum knowledge:
· High value fundraising experience, preferably including raising funds from Trusts and Foundations, delivering strategic partnerships, or applicable commercial background.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to analyse data and budgets and use CRM software.
· Ability to establish credibility quickly with a range of stakeholders, with the influencing and clear communication skills.
· Able to manage multiple projects and relationships, communicate priorities and identify and resolve conflict.
Behaviours and competencies:
· Exemplify Trussell values and demonstrate a commitment to inclusive behaviour and leadership.
· Able to think strategically to identify synergies, linking programmatic activity with funder motivations.
· Comfortable working in a fast paced, high performing and highly relational organisation, combining problem solving with collaborative interpersonal skills.
· A confident communicator and presenter, diplomatic, effective at building rapport, and able to approach challenges with positivity and high energy.
Key Stakeholders
· Head of Programme Funding and team
· Partnership Development Team
· Potential Partners and Funders
· Programme Teams
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!
The Finance Officer will work within the Finance Department to provide essential day today financial processing, support and advice. The post-holder will be a key member of the team in keeping accurate and up to date records of the organisations financial activities on both the accounting system & associated files.
You’ll be based at the Wildlife Trust’s Head Office at Centre of the Earth, 42 Norman Street, Birmingham, B18 7EP, with some work at our EcoPark site in Small Heath and occasional travel across the region and nationally.
Key Responsibilities
- Creation and maintenance of processes and systems to ensure the smooth running of the finance function including adding new suppliers and customers to the system
- To be responsible for keeping up to date and accurate records of financial transactions on Excel and the accounting system
- To raise and issue sales invoices, follow up outstanding invoices and resolve any issues.
- To liaise with suppliers and creditors to maintain relationships as part of cash flow management.
- To check and reconcile purchase invoices ready for payment, to investigate and resolve any issues.
- To be responsible for the petty cash system in line with the organisations Financial Procedures.
- To manage the purchase order process ensuring compliance in line with policy.
- To complete regular bank, Petty cash and credit card reconciliations.
- To oversee the credit card processing, ensuring security at all times.
- To ensure all contracts/agreements are central filed and updated on the database.
- To report to statutory bodies such as Entrust
- To support the Director of Finance with the production of finance reports to senior managers on a monthly basis relating to income & expenditure
- To support with the processing of direct debits for membership donations
- To support with ad hoc tasks as the trust requires
- To support the preparation for the annual audit, e.g. stock take reconciliation, fixed asset records, Charity Commission and Companies House checks.
- To run the payroll reports and send to the Director of Finance for review and approval
- Undertake other duties as requested by line manager that contribute to Trust strategies.
About You
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a busy environment
- Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook
- Strong communication skills and able to work independently
- Experience in the charity sector is desirable
What We Offer
- A chance to make a real impact in local communities and the natural environment
- A supportive and inclusive team culture
- Flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for professional development
How to Apply
We are interviewing suitable candidates on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. For more information or to apply, visit our website or contact us directly.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to ensuring transparent and non-discriminatory recruitment and employment. As a progressive charitable organisation, we champion equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristic.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: York, Potteric Carr or Stirley
Department: Fundraising
Salary: £33,000 to £35,000 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you passionate about nature and looking to make a real impact on Yorkshire’s wild spaces? Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing nature conservation charities as a Grants Manager.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is seeking an experienced Grants Manager to secure vital income from charitable trusts, foundations and other grant makers. You will lead the development of high-quality funding applications, build strong relationships with funders, and manage the full grants cycle to support our mission to restore nature across Yorkshire.
Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, finance and conservation delivery, you’ll identify priority projects, develop compelling cases for support, maintain an effective funding pipeline, and ensure timely reporting and excellent donor stewardship. You will also line-manage a Grants Officer and play a key role in achieving ambitious annual income targets of £500k–£1M.
We’re looking for someone with significant experience in successful grants fundraising, outstanding writing and communication skills, strong financial understanding, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. A full driving licence and willingness to travel to our sites is essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to nature recovery in Yorkshire and join a committed, supportive team making a real difference for wildlife and people.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification within the Job Description. Please be aware that if you only submit a CV, your application may not be considered.
Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.
Closing date: 11th January 2026
Interview date: 26th January 2026 (in person at our Head Office on St. George’s Place, York)
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.
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We’re looking for a creative and passionate person to lead on our policy and communications work for this maternity cover. This role offers a great opportunity to play a key role in improving impact across the charity and the lives of those affected
The Migraine Trust is the only UK migraine charity providing information and support, campaigning for awareness and change, and funding and promoting research.
One in seven people in the UK live with migraine, and this complex and debilitating neurological disorder significantly affects their lives. We have been leading and bringing the migraine community together to change this since 1965.
Every year we support millions of people through our website and support services on all aspects of migraine and for help in managing it at work, in education, and in accessing healthcare. We campaign for increased awareness and understanding of migraine, and national policy change to improve the lives of people who get it. We have funded over 140 medical research projects and hold an international symposium every two years to bring together the world’s leading experts on migraine.
The role
People living with migraine are at the heart of our organisation, while our research highlights the urgent need to reduce the inequity we see for those living with the condition. You will ensure their voices are heard by decision makers and the public and get closer to our vison of ‘a world where migraine doesn’t stop anyone from living the life they want’.
You should be able to deliver high-impact communication campaigns, and have a real interest in policy. A skilled communicator yourself, you will be able to manage a broad role with the ability to build and nurture relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Overall, you’ll bring a desire to create positive change.
You’ll work closely with the CEO and be a key member of The Migraine Trust’s Senior Management team, leading our strategic direction on communications activity alongside targeted public and political campaigns.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the delivery of the organisation’s 2026 policy and communications plans and coordinate the development of plans and budgets for 2027
- Oversee development and delivery of the charity’s policy and public affairs strategy, ensuring a strong evidence base and meaningful involvement of people living with migraine
- Manage work our public affairs agency to deliver targeted influencing projects to improve migraine care, workplace support, and parliamentary engagement
- Shape policy recommendations and develop strategies to engage key stakeholders including parliamentarians, policymakers, clinicians, employers and partner organisations
- Monitor the external policy environment identifying risks, opportunities and emerging issues relevant to migraine
- Work with the team to develop and execute creative and impactful communications campaigns to raise the profile of the charity and tackle misunderstanding around migraine
- Ensure content across all channels – including media, digital, social and publications - is on brand and reflects our values and core messaging
- Ensure our online presence meets the needs of our stakeholders, and is fit-for-purpose for current and future organisational needs
- Oversee production of relevant reports, marketing materials and key publications working with freelance agencies and designers as required
- Work closely with Fundraising colleagues to identify and develop opportunities that support organisational growth
- Ensure all those living with migraine and their voices are central to our policy, campaigning and communications work
- Act as a spokesperson when necessary, representing the charity externally
The above is provided for guidance and is not an exhaustive list of all accountabilities that the post holder may have over time.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A creative and experienced communications leader
- Wide experience working in the field of communications (in house or agency) and able to demonstrate knowledge of a broad range of communications activities
- Demonstrable experience of developing media strategies and managing media relations to achieve results
- Ability to deliver policy and public affairs strategies that create change
- A strategic thinker able to develop new ideas and turn these into action
- A strong leader and manager
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills and the ability to communicate, engage and build relationships with a wide range of audiences across the organisation and externally
- Calm under pressure with sound judgment
- Confidence to represent The Migraine Trust externally including public speaking as necessary
- Ability to manage a diverse workload and work under pressure.
Desirable
- Experience working within a health, disability, or long-term conditions context
- Experience of the voluntary sector and/or lived experience engagement
- Knowledge of digital transformation or digital communications best practice
The Migraine Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably experienced persons regardless of their race, socioeconomic backgrounds, gender, disability status, ethnicity, religion/faith, sexual orientation, or age.
How to apply
For the full role description, and to apply, please visit our website. Interviews will be week commencing 5th January. If you would like an informal discussion to find out more about the role before submitting an application, or have any other queries, we encourage you to get in touch.
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We are currently looking for a Senior Service Manager to oversee safe houses based in Liverpool, Manchester and Halton areas. This role is a chance to combine your leadership skills, compliance excellence and compassion.
In the role you will:
- Lead and Inspire: Manage and motivate a dedicated team, ensuring they receive high quality supervision, training, and support.
- Champion Safety & Quality: Take ownership of Health & Safety compliance, safeguarding standards, and quality assurance measures including CQC and internal audits.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee budgets, payroll, and service delivery with a focus on efficiency and high standards.
- Empower Survivors: Ensure service users receive the care and advocacy they need to rebuild their lives.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in team management and compliance within a care or support setting.
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, safeguarding, and quality frameworks.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
- Experience in modern slavery support is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.
About Us
Medaille Trust is one of the leading providers of support to survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK. We are working to provide refuge and freedom for survivors and fighting to see slavery in all its forms become a thing of the past. The need for this work has never been higher, there are more than 50 million estimated victims of modern slavery worldwide, and over 120,000 potential victims in the UK.
We operate ten safe houses and five outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year. We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.
Closing Date: Monday, 29 December 2025 at 10:00 A.M.
Interview Date: TBC
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview/ appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
This role is a subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks.
The ability to drive with a valid licence with use of own vehicle insured for business purposes is essential.
Medaille Trust's mission is to provide refuge & freedom from modern slavery. One of UK's leading providers of support for survivors of modern slavery.
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Our mission is simple but ambitious: to create thriving places for young people and flourishing, resilient communities—supporting transformation in mind, body, and spirit.
YMCA St Paul’s Group (SPG) is a long-standing charity dedicated to empowering young people and strengthening communities across London. For over 150 years, we’ve been providing life-changing youth work, essential community services, inclusive health and wellbeing centres, and supported accommodation for those at risk of homelessness.
About the Role
As a Housing and Support Officer, you’ll play a central role within our Housing and Support team, helping us deliver exceptional care, stability, and guidance to our residents. You’ll often be the first friendly face they see—answering queries, providing clear guidance, and ensuring a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for everyone who walks through our doors.
This is a dynamic, people-focused role with a broad range of responsibilities. From reception and administrative duties to first aid, safety checks, and supporting new residents, your work directly contributes to a positive and meaningful experience for our community. No two days will be the same—and every day, your impact will be felt.
Key Responsibilities
First-Class Customer Service
You’ll be at the heart of our community, offering consistently warm, professional, and helpful support. Your interactions create a real and lasting difference for residents, visitors, and their support networks.
A Varied and Engaging Role
From managing calls and handling payments to coordinating repairs and mail, your everyday tasks keep our sites running smoothly. You’ll also support essential safety and security processes that protect our community.
Safety & Security Leadership
As a trained first aider and fire marshal, you’ll be trusted to respond effectively during emergencies. Regular wellbeing and facilities patrols will help ensure that residents feel secure, supported, and at ease.
Welcoming & Supportive Engagement
You’ll warmly welcome new residents, listen to concerns, respond to incidents of anti-social behaviour, and offer compassionate assistance to those who need it. Your attentiveness helps us maintain a safe and inclusive space.
Teamwork & Collaboration
Work alongside experienced housing advisors who share your commitment to making a difference. Your enthusiasm, empathy, and professionalism will be valued and celebrated as part of a supportive and dedicated team.
What We Offer
At YMCA St Paul’s Group, diversity, inclusion, and authenticity are core values. We want you to bring your full self to work—and we’ll support your voice, perspective, and growth through our Employee Resource Groups and inclusive culture.
We’re committed to your professional development, offering a broad learning and development programme that includes formal training, qualifications, and hands-on experience. You’ll have ongoing opportunities to progress and grow your career with us.
You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing in mind, body, and spirit, including:
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Free access to our gyms across all sites
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Discounts at major retailers and supermarkets
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Free wellbeing and counselling services
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Flexibility to work from multiple outer-London locations
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Career development programmes to help you thrive
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Family-friendly policies, including enhanced maternity pay
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Life Assurance (for permanent contracts)
(For a full list of staff benefits, please refer to our benefits guide.)
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment are delighted to be working with the European Association for Cancer Research (EACR) on this exciting new Fundraising Manager role.
About the EACR
The EACR is an international scientific membership organisation supporting cancer researchers through conferences, funding schemes and community-building. Following a recent consultancy review, the organisation is now ready to appoint its first dedicated Fundraising Manager to establish and grow its income-generation activity.
The Role
This brand-new position will lead trusts, foundations and corporate fundraising. Reporting to the CEO and sitting on the Management Team, you will:
- Build the first fundraising strategy, pipeline and targets
- Develop compelling proposals and cases for support
- Cultivate relationships with trusts, foundations and corporate partners
- Work closely with scientific, communications and membership colleagues
- Provide strategic oversight of fundraising plans, reporting and forecasting
The organisation understands that fundraising takes time: no major income is expected until 2027, and there is a healthy financial buffer, giving you space to develop a sustainable programme.
About You
We’re seeking a generalist fundraiser with strong trusts experience and confidence in corporate partnerships. You’ll be strategic, proactive, collaborative and comfortable shaping a new function from the ground up.
How to Apply
For full details of the role including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief.
£43,000 – £50,000 | 0.8–1.0 FTE | 18-month Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid: A minimum of once per week in the Nottingham office (Wednesdays)
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 7th January 2026
Interviews: w/c 12th and 19th January 2026
Financial Controller (a charity committed to community transformation)
Permanent, full-time post, 40 hours per week (1 FTE), inclusive of breaks
Salary: £51,960 (National) or £55,184 per annum (including London Weighting)
Hybrid: Some travel around the UK will also be required.
Financial Controller – Oasis Group
Oasis exists to transform communities, so they are healthy, inclusive, and thriving. Through our network of global Hubs, we work holistically to tackle inequality and build strong local ecosystems that serve everyone. To support this vital mission, we are now seeking a Financial Controller to join our national leadership team. Based in our London Waterloo office, the Financial Controller will oversee the finance function for our UK operations, ensuring excellence in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and controls.
Why might you consider Oasis?
We are proud of why we exist and what we bring to the communities in which we operate. Our story is told through a multi-faceted organisation that extends across support for homelessness and housing (Oasis Community Housing), secure education for young people (Oasis Restore), community hubs (Oasis Community Partnerships) and disrupting human trafficking (STOP THE TRAFFIK) and of course our network of 55 Oasis Academies (Oasis Community Learning). We are proud that we don’t just talk a good game – we actively engage and change lives for the better.
What will you do?
This newly formed leadership role will manage the financial operations across specific subsidiaries of Oasis. It will ensure financial accuracy, sustainability, regulatory compliance, and the delivery of timely financial information to support decision-making across the group.
To be successful in this role, applicants will require:
· A recognised professional accounting qualification or part-qualification, together with a thorough practical understanding of financial and management accounting principles and techniques.
· Advanced working knowledge/experience of Excel and computerised accounting systems (preferably PS Financials) with the ability to interpret and extract relevant financial information.
· Ability to communicate complex financial information to a wide audience with varying financial backgrounds, both internally and externally
· Excellent inter-personal and people management experience
What will you get in return?
· A network of peers and partners all sharing the same vision and an environment set up to ensure everyone is supported and included.
· A package of reward that includes a 7% employer contribution pension scheme, annual leave allowance starting at 25 days (plus Bank Holidays) increasing over time, eligibility to join the Green Commute cycle to work scheme and cash benefit health plan.
· Be part of an international network of Oasis charities offering opportunities to develop your career in new directions and locations.
· A competitive salary and workplace flexibility.
As this is a newly created role, expect an evolving position that requires your insightful input, leadership and at the same time, provides incredible opportunities for the right person.
To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages).
Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualifications you have that relate to the job description and person specification.
We will review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the advert if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, please submit your application as soon as possible.
If successful you will be invited to formal and practical interviews We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1026487
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Business Development & Partnerships Administrator
Salary: £26,607
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Location: Hybrid (40% office-based)
Start date: ASAP
Reports to: Business Development & Partnerships Manager
About Suzy Lamplugh Trust
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is the UK’s pioneering personal safety charity, founded in memory of Suzy Lamplugh, a young estate agent who tragically disappeared while at work in 1986. For almost four decades, the Trust has worked to reduce the risk of violence and aggression through education, campaigning, and support, helping create a society in which people are safer and, feel safer in their everyday lives.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and organised Business Development & Partnerships Administrator to support the Trust’s commercial activities, including training, consultancy, and digital products.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building positive relationships, delivering excellent customer service and sales experience, and supporting smooth operational processes. Your role will be central to responding to client enquiries, coordinating bookings, preparing materials, supporting marketing activity, and maintaining accurate records. You will work closely with the Business Development & Partnerships Manager to deliver high-quality client experiences and contribute to the growth of the Trust’s commercial income, which supports our wider mission to keep people safe.
Key Responsibilities
Client Support & Administration
· Respond promptly to new business enquiries, prepare quotes, and schedule introductory calls.
· Process bookings, maintain CRM records, and ensure all follow-up actions are completed.
· Support trainer deployment and logistics, ensuring accuracy of client information.
· Gather and organise client feedback after sessions, highlighting any issues to the Manager.
· Maintain positive client relationships to encourage repeat business.
· Support basic outbound sales activity, including follow-up emails and sharing product information.
Marketing & Communications
· Assist with the delivery of digital and marketing campaigns, including preparing content and scheduling posts.
· Maintain accurate commercial information on the Trust’s website.
· Prepare materials for events, trade shows, and conferences and represent the Trust when required.
· Track marketing activity performance and maintain enquiry/campaign records.
Product Quality & Development
· Support administration of the training consultant pool, maintaining documentation and onboarding records.
· Coordinate quality-assurance processes by collecting feedback and organising observations.
· Support updates to training materials, consultancy packs, and digital product content.
Person Specification
Essential
· A strong interest in the mission and values of the Suzy Lamplugh Trust.
· Experience in administrative support within a customer-facing or commercial environment.
· Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
· Confident communicator (written and verbal).
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team.
· High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
· Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office (Excel essential).
Desirable
· Experience using Salesforce or similar CRM systems.
· Experience in a charity or small organisation.
· Experience supporting sales, customer service, or marketing functions.
· Knowledge or experience relating to the VAWG sector.
Personal Attributes
· Positive, proactive, and adaptable.
· Self-motivated, reliable, and organised.
· Logical and solution-oriented.
· Supportive team player with a “can-do” attitude.
Special Requirements
This role is hybrid, initially requiring on-site attendance at our London office until the successful completion of the first probation review (typically 3 months).
Application Process
To support a fair and values-based recruitment process, all applicants are asked to submit:
1. CV
2. A covering letter to outline:
a. how your personal values align with the values of the Suzy Lamplugh Trust
b. What do you think good customer service looks like
This forms an important part of our assessment process and helps us understand your commitment to our mission. Please note that CVs sent without a covering letter will not be considered.
To reduce the risk and prevalence of abuse, aggression and violence - with a specific focus on stalking and harassment
What you’ll do
- Delivery (Local)
- Lead inspiring, safe, hands-on farm visits for children across Leicestershire.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with local farmers and schools.
- Tailor experiences that spark curiosity and help children connect with food, farming, and the natural world.
- Programme Support (National)
- Support the smooth running of the national Farm Discovery programme.
- Manage data, budgets, and reports to ensure high-quality, consistent delivery.
- Help refine systems, support meetings and recruitment, and contribute to programme monitoring and development.
About you
You’ll be a confident educator and communicator who:
- Loves engaging children through outdoor and food-based learning.
- Is highly organised, detail-driven, and comfortable managing programme information.
- Builds strong relationships with teachers, farmers, and colleagues.
- Is proactive, solution-focused, and committed to inclusion and safety.
About The Country Trust
For over 40 years, The Country Trust has helped tens of thousands of children experience the countryside first-hand. As part of our warm, supportive national team, you’ll play a key role in shaping transformative learning, both in Leicestershire and across England and North Wales.
Deadline: Midnight, Sunday 4th January.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.






