Chief Financial Officer Jobs in SE6 1HW

The award-winning Black Swimming Association is recruiting a CEO to lead its close knit, passionate team into its fifth year of establishment.

In 2019, four cofounders came together in an attempt to make a difference. Nearly five years on, our small and dedicated team are committed to changing the narrative. What's our why? Through research and insights and programme delivery, we work to raise awareness of water safety and drowning prevention, in particular amongst African, Caribbean and Asian communities across the UK. By amplifying the voices and experiences of ethnically diverse and other marginalised communities, we aim to challenge the status quo and dismantle the barriers that prevent individuals from fully participating in and benefiting from aquatics.

Why do we want to hear from you? The BSA Group has been growing from strength to strength and is looking for an experienced leader to take us into this new chapter. The BSA group consists of the award-winning Black Swimming Association (charity) and Inclusive Aquatics (C.I.C) and the CEO role will contribute to the work of both the charity and the C.I.C.

If you're ready to make a difference to communities across the UK and be part of something truly impactful and inspiring, this is the job for you. A corporate title without the corporate faff.

Financial leadership for greater social impact.

The Big Issue Group is looking for a Group Finance Director to oversee all financial activity across the Big Issue Group. Providing financial and team leadership to develop and monitor on strategy and delivery, you will be a key enabler in Big Issues strategic objectives.

The Group Finance Director will provide analysis and advice across the Big Issue Group including our Social Investment, Media and Frontline delivery groups and across our Boards. 

You will be someone who challenges the status quo and is not afraid to ask questions, analyse processes and create better ways of working. You will want to dive deep into the full workings of the finance function and enhance the services that it provides buy creating and developing processes, partnerships and enhancing ways of working.

You will be a fully qualified Accountant ACA, ACCA or equivalent, have experience of managing the financial function across a multilevel, multi group organisation and ideally have an understanding of the social enterprise sector and the functioning of finance functions within social organisations.

Your leadership and influence will help us make a greater impact in our mission to dismantle poverty. 

This role is offered as full time and permanent.

For a full job pack including a full list and summary of responsibilities, skills, qualities and experience required for the role, please download from the link below.

Salary and Benefits:

•  Salary £110,000 - £130,000 per annum depending on skills and experience

•  25 days holiday plus bank holidays incrementally increasing with service.

•  Flexible working policy

•  Pension scheme

•  Private Health care cover

•  Enhanced Family benefits

•  On-going learning and development

•  Employee Assistance programme to support your health and wellbeing

•  Blue Light Card benefits scheme

Workplace details:

This role based at the Big Issue Groups Head office in Finsbury Park, London. With Hybrid working available.

Closing date – 31st January 2025 (23:59pm). Please note that we may invite suitable candidates for interview before the closing date. So please apply asap. 

Big Issue Group is striving towards Equal Opportunities. We particularly welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our sector, such as women in senior roles, and people with disabilities and from Black and Minority Ethnic communities. 

Since 1991, the Big Issue has sought to tackle poverty by creating opportunities through enterprise and working with individuals to rebuild their lives. Over time our organisation has grown, extending our mission so the Big Issue Group now consists of The Big Issue Company Ltd, Big Issue Invest Ltd (our social investment arm) and Big Issue Changing Lives Community Interest Company.

For enquiries, please contact the recruitment team at the Big Issue Group.

Department: The Big Issue Group

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 35

Salary: £110,000 - £130,000 per annum - skills and experience dependant

Benefits

As well as a salary commensurate with our sector, we are proud of our family-friendly staff benefits. We offer 3 days paid leave in a rolling year to care for a sick child or grandchild, 3 days paid leave in a rolling year to care for a sick or elderly relative, an incremental holiday scheme, life cover, a healthcare cash plan, access to an open learning library and other learning & development opportunities, an enhanced contribution into our workplace pension and a generous maternity package. We particularly welcome applicants from those who are underrepresented, such as women in senior roles such as this, disabled people and people from Black and Minority Ethnic communities.

We’re looking for a new Finance Director to join an ambitious, dynamic and purpose-driven organisation. You will be joining us at a really exciting time as we look to deepen our work in Wales and expand to new areas across England, all while keeping our core purpose and values at the heart of decision making and strategy.

This is an executive leadership role and as such you will be expected to take a whole organisation view, working with executive team colleagues on all areas of the business and strategy taking a collaborative and collegiate approach to your work.

The role will be responsible for ensuring our customers both internal and external receive an efficient and high quality customer-focused service. You will bring high levels of experience both in strategic financial management as well as organisational leadership to help Platfform deliver on its purpose.

You will take the lead in developing and implementing an organisational financial strategy which enables pursuit of our purpose. The role requires you to facilitate colleagues and trustees to connect with the long term financial strategy, by creating an environment of financial confidence, comfort and understanding.

Please see Recruitment Pack at the bottom of the page for more information on the role. 

Venn Group is thrilled to be partnered with an international not-for-profit organisation to recruit a Chief Financial Officer for a 9 month interim contract. This role offers an opportunity for an experienced financial professional to provide strategic leadership and outstanding professional delivery to the organisation’s finance function.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide advice and solutions to the Executive Director, SMT, and Board to enhance the organisation’s financial position and resource allocation, including managing foreign exchange and cash positions
• Lead and implement the organisation’s financial strategy, ensuring coordination between Finance and all teams, and oversee corporate policies, procedures, and systems
• Monitor and manage financial risks, including country, forex, and interest rate risks
• Build and lead the organisation’s corporate finance activities, focusing on robust financial systems, training, modernisation of processes
• Oversee finance and accounting functions, including budgeting, KPIs, cash management, and enhancing financial literacy across the organisation
• Ensure high-quality budget planning and reporting, maintaining financial transparency
• Manage relationships with external auditors, ensuring compliance with accounting and regulatory standards, risk management, and timely audit processes
• Ensure internal financial controls support the organisation’s growth while maintaining strategic risk management
• Directly manage a team of 5, with oversight of a geographically dispersed team of 15-2

Ideal candidate profile:

• Professionally recognised finance qualification (ACA, FCA, CPA, or equivalent) with extensive high-level accounting experience
• Proven experience leading a finance team at Finance Director or CFO level, including in a multi-country, not-for-profit context
• Strong strategic planning, budgeting, and leadership skills to manage a diverse Finance team
• Ability to navigate diverse regulatory frameworks and drive organisational growth through innovative, collaborative approaches

Agency reference number: J85631

Location: Central London

Duration: 9 month fixed-term contract

Salary: £120,000 per annum + benefits (pro rata)

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

This vacancy will be actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged to avoid missing out.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Our client is a national charity whose mission is to help people to live healthier lives. Their unique offer combines clinical services, relationships and sex education, outreach in community settings, wellbeing programmes and counselling.

National charity (health)
Finance Director (interim contracts or permanent considered as well as candidates interested in a 3 or 4 day working week)
£90,000 - £120,000 
Hybrid working with presence in London or Liverpool offices.

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to join their Executive Team, as they deliver their 2023-2026 strategy with an ambitious programme of growth and change. 

As the new Finance Director, you will play a critical role working alongside the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees and a vibrant Executive Team. You will be instrumental in strengthening the organisation by providing strategic financial support and ensuring strong performance management. You will also support their innovative new commercial trading subsidiary. 

Our client is looking for a strategic thinker with substantial experience of leading a charity finance team within a £multi-million organisation, to successfully implement the financial elements of their strategic plan and to support commercial trading activities and business expansion plans.

If you are dedicated to providing exceptional services and wish to be part of a trustworthy, collaborative, inclusive and courageous organisation, we would love to hear from you. Our client is committed to increasing the diversity of the Executive Team and would particularly welcome applications that would help achieve this aim.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below with a copy of your CV in the first instance by the deadline of 12 January.
 

Chief Executive – Providence House
Location: Battersea, London
Salary: £40,000 per annum + 5% pension contribution
Contract: Full-time, permanent

Are you a passionate and inspiring leader ready to shape the future of a thriving youth and community charity? Providence House, a Christian charity with over 60 years’ experience of serving the communities of Battersea, south London, is looking for an inspiring Chief Executive to lead its mission to empower local children, young people and families.

We’re looking for someone with:

• A personal Christian faith, aligned with our mission and values.
• Proven leadership experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.
• A track record in strategic leadership, operational management and income generation.
• Exceptional relational and communication skills to collaborate with our team, Trustees, funders, partners and the wider community.

This is an opportunity to bring your vision, expertise and faith to a role where you’ll make a real  difference.

For the Job Application Pack, visit our website (google us). 

Do contact Ian Smith, Chair of Trustees for an informal chat about this role (his email is in the Job Application Pack.

Closing Date: 9.00am, Monday, 13th January 2025

Goodman Masson are delighted to have partnered with Ambition Institute, who are currently recruiting for a new Finance Director.

At Ambition, their vision is an education system where every child can thrive, no matter what their background. They do this by supporting teachers at every stage of their careers through evidence-based professional development.

You will be a qualified accountant with strong experience in a senior financial leadership role and exposure to working at board level.

Day to day responsibilities include:

• Lead on financial strategy, engaging with the CEO, COO and Executive Committee (ExCo)
• Work with leaders to enable them to make informed decisions in line with overall financial strategy
• Engage with the Board of Trustees, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary data and analysis
• Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Lead financial modelling and projections across the short, medium, and long-term
• Develop competitive and compelling financial proposals that align with Ambition's goals
• Provide strategic guidance on the financial viability of new products
• Lead financial aspects of bidding processes
• Ensure the integrity of financial records and that the charity's financial operations are compliant

Essentials:

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified
• Experience in a senior financial leadership role
• Experience operating at board level
• Track record of strategic financial planning and management
• Strong leadership and team management skills

Desirable:

• Financial modelling associated with product development and bidding processes (highly desirable)
• Experience working within the charity sector or mission-driven organisation

Salary is £80,000 + Excellent Benefits including generous employer pension contribution of 11%.

London based with hybrid and flexible working on offer.

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

Chief Executive Officer

Job Description and Specification

Job Title: Chief Executive Officer

Reports to: Trustees of Evergreen Care UK

Salary: £48,750 - £57,500 (pro rata, per annum)

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Wilmington, DA2

Evergreen Care UK seeks a visionary CEO to lead our charity into its next chapter. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of strategic leadership and a deep commitment to addressing the challenges of loneliness and isolation among older adults.

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership

• Embody Evergreen’s values, inspiring others to follow.

• Guide the charity’s strategy and growth over the next decade.

• Inspire and motivate staff and volunteers to maintain excellent standards of care.

• Forge strategic partnerships and act as an ambassador for Evergreen Care UK.

Management and Compliance

• Lead recruitment, training, and performance management for staff.

• Manage the leadership team and step in to support operations when needed.

• Oversee resource allocation and ensure the effectiveness of our work.

• Uphold health, safety, and safeguarding standards.

• Keep Trustees informed and ensure compliance with governing bodies.

Financial Management

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.

• Manage fundraising and develop relationships with funding partners.

• Oversee the preparation of annual reports and financial statements.

Communications

• Ensure brand consistency and alignment with Evergreen’s ethos.

• Develop and execute media and marketing strategies to raise the charity’s profile.

• Strengthen communication channels with stakeholders and staff.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Honours degree or equivalent.

• Commitment to ongoing personal development.

Experience

• Proven record of strategic planning and achieving targets.

• Successful financial planning and budget management.

• Experience in building relationships with external stakeholders.

• Familiarity with Adult Social Care and team leadership.

Knowledge and Skills

• Deep understanding of the impact of loneliness and isolation.

• Strategic thinker with a clear vision.

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Personal Qualities

• A commitment to the Christian ethos and values of Evergreen Care UK.

• Passion for improving the lives of older adults.

• Personal resilience and adaptability.

How to apply

• Closing date: Noon on Monday 3 February 2025. 
• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to close the role early if a suitable candidate is found, so please apply promptly. 

Charisma is working in partnership with Guide Dogs to appoint their new Director of Guide Dog Service. Guide Dogs, the world’s largest assistance dog organisation, offer a wide range of services to support people living with a vision impairment. Their expert staff, dedicated volunteers and life-changing dogs help people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well.

This senior leadership role helps people with sight loss to live the life they choose through the direction, delivery and development of the guide dog service. The postholder will cultivate a high-performance culture, and will be accountable for strategic oversight of breeding, puppy raising, dog training, creating/supporting partnerships, rehoming, and dog health to ensure the provision of a high-quality service that meets the needs of service users, and brings strategic goals to fruition. 

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following:

• Substantial track record of leadership at senior management level (or equivalent) in an organisation of comparable size and complexity.
• Experience of long-term service or operations planning to meet strategic objectives.
• Evidence of successful financial management.
• Track record in supporting organisational change, influencing, building and sustaining relationships to achieve results.
• Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding regulations.
• An in-depth understanding of customer relations.

We are seeking a dynamic, inspiring and influential individual, able to serve as a role model for the organisation, displaying integrity and confidence. Experience of, and commitment to, continuous organisational improvement and the ability to act as a change agent will be essential.

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Location: Homebased with frequent travel to all Guide Dogs sites

Closing date: 19th January 2025

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by close of play on the 27th January.

Interviews with Guide Dogs to commence w/c 10th February 2025

Your new company
A large, high-profile London-based international charity.
Your new role
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for the financial strategy and leadership of the organisation. You will shape the charity's corporate finance activities, ensuring robust financial systems and regulatory compliance. This is for a nine month fixed term contract to start ASAP. Working arrangement: 2 days per week in the office.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced CFO with strong, recent experience within an international development charity.
What you'll get in return
£120k per annum + bens.
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Who We’re Looking For and why join us

At Refugee Legal Support (RLS), we seek a visionary and compassionate leader to become our first Executive Director. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape the future of a values-driven legal organisation that stands in solidarity with people on the move. 

With our current strategy concluding in 2025, we’re looking for a leader who can build on our strong foundations and guide the development of our next strategic plan, ensuring organisational cohesion at every step of this journey. You will bring strategic vision, expertise, and a collaborative approach to drive RLS’s future direction, strengthen anti-racist practices and accountability whilst empowering teams across Greece, the UK, and Northern France.

This role uniquely combines strategic oversight with hands-on work, bridging urgent client needs with long-term systemic change. For a leader passionate about migrant justice and equity, this is a career-defining opportunity to sustain and grow RLS’s mission while shaping its future.

Role Overview: 

The Executive Director is a new role for RLS. The successful candidate will lead RLS through its next phase of development, providing strategic leadership, promoting organisational cohesion and accountability whilst driving the fulfilment of our mission. As a representative and advocate for RLS, the Executive Director will oversee key areas such as organisational development, strategic planning, fundraising, robust financial planning, risk management, staff well-being, and external relations.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Organisational Development

   • Review and enhance RLS’s organisational structure and cohesiveness across offices and teams.

   • Implement strategic outcomes to ensure efficient and aligned operations.

2. Strategic Planning

   • Lead on developing and delivering strategic plans in alignment with RLS’s values and mission, incorporating regular reviews.

   • Ensure the sustainability of RLS’s mission and core programmes.

3. Lead the Management Team

   • Guide and support the Management Team, fostering effective collaboration.

   • Promote project integration, efficient delivery, and cross-team development.

   • Embed and promote robust accountability.

4. Governance

   • Work with and leverage the knowledge of the RLS’s Board of Trustees and thematic sub-committees to drive positive change and ensure sustainability.

   • Work with the chair of trustees and relevant subcommittees to maintain, review and improve existing governance structures and delegation schemes to enhance efficiency.

5. Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

   • Ensure RLS’s compliance with relevant regulations and effective risk management across operations in collaboration with managers. This includes SQM, OISC, LAA, employment law and regulations in foreign jurisdictions.

6. HR Oversight & Staff Development

   • Oversee HR functions, promote professional growth, and prioritise staff well-being.

   • Foster an inclusive and supportive working environment.

7. Fundraising & Financial Oversight

   • Deliver robust financial planning and drive RLS’s fundraising efforts in collaboration with management team and trustees.

   • Engage with key funders and develop sustainable funding strategies.

8. External Representation & Advocacy

   • Serve as the public face of RLS, advocating for our mission through media, events, and partnerships. Where considered appropriate, the Executive Director will be deputised by members of staff or management in external communications.

   • Act as a key contact for the Board of Trustees, promoting transparent communication between staff, management and board.

9. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL)

   • Own, review and implement appropriate MEL frameworks and practices. 

   • Implement progressive and compassionate accountability structures to ensure transparency across the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven leadership in an organisation focused on human rights, migration, or a related sector.

• Strong strategic planning and organisational development experience, ideally in a fast-growing setting.

• Experience of fundraising and financial management within the third sector.

• Experience leading remote, diverse teams and implementing inclusive HR practices.

• Deep understanding of the immigration and asylum landscape in the UK and Europe.

• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to represent RLS effectively to partners and the public.

• Be responsive

• Culturally sensitive

• Have a strong commitment to advancing migrant justice.

• A dynamic and innovative self-starter.

• Be highly organised.

• Be an active listener and a progressive leader.

• Be objective and apply good judgement in difficult situations.

• Fluent in English.

• The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS certificate (we cover the cost). However, a criminal record is not necessarily a barrier to recruitment but should be disclosed on application;

• Have the right to work in the UK.

Desirable:

• Deep understanding and/or experience of working in an international context.

• A qualified practising or non-practising lawyer in the area of immigration and/ or human rights.

• Lived experience related to migration, or legal knowledge in immigration and asylum.

• Language skills relevant to our areas of operation, particularly Greek or French.

• Experience and understanding of pro bono legal projects.

• Experience in public speaking, media engagement, or international advocacy.

• Lead and strengthen organisation after a period of significant change
• Be a key part of the executive team

About Our Client

Being able to walk, wheel or cycle can change your life: from improving your health, reconnecting with friends and family or being able to get about without the expense or stress of a car journey.

Sustrans is the charity that has been working since 1977 to make this possible for more people. We need a new Executive Director of Finance and Resources to help realise our ambitions for 2030 and beyond.

Our new strategy for 2025-30 is exciting. We're going to make the 12,000-mile National Cycle Network that we created almost 30 years ago even better, transform the school run, put active travel at the heart of new developments and link up walking, wheeling and cycling better with public transport. And we're renewing our brand so we can engage more people to help us make their community better.

You'll join us as the charity emerges from a major reorganisation, so we need a leader who can inspire support, bring teams together and get things done.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is three-fold.

First, to ensure that Sustrans has the people, money, processes, controls and systems to deliver its 2025-30 strategy, as efficiently and effectively as possible. 

Second, to support the CEO in holding the organisation to account for delivery, and to drive continual improvement of this delivery across all functions.

Third, through effective financial planning and control, to ensure that Sustrans remains financially sustainable.

To do this effectively, this role is responsible for the following functions: Finance; IT; People; Planning, Governance & Assurance.

Key responsibilities:Finance

• Responsible for the overall financial strategy and financial planning for the charity, including the development of effective financial policies, and for the annual budget and business plan.
• Leading all financial operations of the organisation including business partnering, financial analysis, accounting and treasury, contract and grants management, and procurement. Provide regular financial updates, recommendations and strategic insights to the Executive, Board of Trustees and associated sub-committees.
• Lead the promotion and delivery by the whole organisation of good financial management so that the funds and assets for which the Charity is responsible are safeguarded and used appropriately, economically, efficiently and effectively.
• Accountable for producing annual statutory accounts for each financial year.

IT & Systems

• Strategic oversight of IT operations and successful evolution and implementation of our Systems & Technology strategy and roadmap.

People

• Responsible for developing Sustrans' culture and people capability by ensuring the right structures and processes are in place to nurture and develop the Charity's people. This includes determining relevant strategies and HR and policies, and then ensuring their implementation through an approach of continual improvement.

Governance* Planning & Assurance - including Risk, Health and Safety, Legal, Data Management, Procurement, Planning, Reporting, 3rd line programme and project assurance, Continuous Improvement

• As the designated Executive lead for Health and Safety - review, update and ensure the effective delivery of Sustrans Health and Safety Policy.
• Responsible for the Charity's risk framework, enabling the Board to set the organisation's risk appetite and then for the processes and tools that enable risk to be rigorously identified and managed.
• Data governance, ensuring compliance and risk minimisation on all matters of data protection and governance.
• Developing and implementing the processes required to ensure consistent and timely reporting of all performance across the Charity and up to the Board of Trustees, to ensure line of sight into delivery of the strategy and provide the foundations for improvement.
• Second line assurance of project and programme delivery across Sustrans.
• NOTE: Governance* and third line Corporate level assurance sits within this Portfolio but reports to the CEO.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified member of an accountancy body or holder of an equivalent qualification.
• Extensive experience of strategic planning and effective implementation.
• Experience of successfully leading and managing complex organisational change and improvement with quantifiable results.
• Experience of leading teams successfully through change.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high performing teams to deliver organisational excellence, impact, and efficiency.
• Experience of implementing organisation-wide business planning, budgeting, and reporting framework.
• Deep knowledge of financial planning and strategy.
• Financial Acumen: Ability to think strategically about financials and put this into practice through budgeting and business planning.
• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant financial legislation, accounting conventions, and best practices.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects and programme delivery.
• Experience (ideally in multiple sectors) at executive level across multiple portfolios.
• Experience of working collaboratively across organisational functions, and geographies.

What's on Offer

This role offers a salary of £107K plus benefits.

As with all our leadership positions, this is a hybrid role. We welcome applications from across the UK, as we have offices across the country. 

You won't need to be tied to an office but will provide regular visible leadership to teams with some travel to meetings and events across the UK. 

Work life balance is important at Sustrans and appreciated by all who work here. We offer flexible working including a 9 day fortnight. 

This role is closing January 27th 2025 and will remain open on our website until this date. 
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Job Opportunity: Director of Finance
Location: Marble Arch – Hybrid Working
Salary: £90,000
Full Time or (0.8 FTE)

West London Synagogue (WLS), Britain’s oldest Reform Synagogue, is seeking a skilled Director of Finance to lead its financial operations. This is an exciting opportunity to join an active and inclusive community of 3,000+ members, committed to spiritual growth, social care, and social action.

The Director of Finance will be responsible for managing all aspects of WLS’s financial function, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and overseeing the annual audit process. They will lead a small finance team and collaborate closely with key stakeholders to ensure compliance and financial health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all financial functions, including monthly management accounts, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Oversee the annual audit and liaise with external auditors.
• Prepare regular financial reports for the Executive Committee and Board.
• Manage a small finance team, fostering a positive and productive environment.
• Oversee payroll, pensions, Gift Aid, and other financial processes.
• Contribute to risk management, insurance, and business continuity planning.

About the Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be an experienced finance leader with strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. They will be a proactive team manager with excellent analytical and communication abilities. Experience in the charity sector and familiarity with Sage 50 are desirable.

Required Experience & Skills:

• Professional accountancy qualification (e.g., ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA).
• Senior-level finance experience, including team management.
• Strong expertise in budgeting, financial forecasting, and reporting.
• Familiarity with accounting software (Sage 50 preferred).
• Previous charity sector experience is preferred.

What’s on Offer:

• A chance to work in one of the UK’s most respected Reform Synagogues.
• Flexible working options (full-time or 0.8 FTE).
• A supportive and inclusive work environment with a competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave + Jewish Holy Days

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter, please contact Rosemary Pini at Allen Lane recruitment should you want to find out further details who is assisting with the appointment

Closing Date: 5th January 2025

First stage interviews: w/c 20th January

Second stage interviews: w/c 27th January

Chief Executive Officer

Lead with Impact as the new Chief Executive Officer for a leading UK charity that empowers and supports male, non-binary, and trans survivors of sexual violence.

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £60,000–£70,000 (depending on experience)

Location: Hackney Wick, London (some UK travel required)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours/week

Closing Date: 09:00, Monday 13 January 2025

About the organisation

The charity exists for men, boys, and non-binary people who have experienced any form of sexual violence, they:

Support – through services such as a helpline, counselling, ISVA, and groupwork.

Challenge – by raising public awareness and dispelling myths.

Build – by creating networks for better access to help.

About the Role

As Chief Executive Officer, you will provide strategic leadership, steer organisational growth, and ensure the charity continues delivering its impactful services. Working with trustees, staff, and service users, you will manage operations, expand partnerships, and develop innovative services.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Delivering organisational strategy, operational plans, and performance targets.
• Leading fundraising efforts, diversifying income streams, and overseeing financial planning.
• Strengthening external relationships, representing the charity at forums, and influencing policy.
• Overseeing high-quality service delivery while driving innovation to meet evolving needs.
• Managing and inspiring a team of 53 dedicated staff members and volunteers.

About You

We are looking for an experienced leader with a passion for driving social change. You will bring strategic thinking, operational expertise, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Some of the key essential skills and experience include:

• Proven success in leading and developing teams and organisations.
• Strategic and operational planning expertise, including financial management.
• Strong experience in external representation and partnership building.
• A background in securing income and managing stakeholder relationships.
• It would be desirable to possess an understanding of the impacts of sexual violence on men, boys and non-binary people, the barriers to support, and the impact of sexual violence on the wider community.

If you think you have the right skills to be successful in this exciting role please provide an up to date CV along with a cover letter specifying how you meet the role criteria.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The organisation especially encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of the communities served, including men, non-binary, Black and Asian, trans, disabled people, and other marginalised groups. Valuing the unique insights from these identities and welcome those with lived experience or strong understanding of the issues our service users face.

They foster an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves. Flexible working arrangements are also offered, including job shares, to support candidates with caregiving or other needs.

If you require adjustments during the recruitment process or have accessibility needs, please let us know.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Charity Director, Managing Director, Non-Profit Executive, Operations Manager, or Strategic Lead, CEO, Chief Executive, COO, CFO, Operations Director, etc.

If you have any immediate questions about the role, or the recruitment process, please contact the organisation directly.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation, all applications will be processed directly by the organisation.