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Financial Controller (Ark and Ventures)

Reports to: Finance Director for Ark and Ventures

Location: Currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office

Contract: Permanent

Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am – 5.30pm)

Closing date: 05/05/2025

1st stage interviews: w/c 05/05/2025 (virtual)

2nd stage interviews: w/c 12/05/2025 (in person)

Salary: £60,000 to £75,000 (depending on experience)

About the role:

This is a vital and high-profile role for us and requires a person with strong technical skills and the power of independent thought; meticulous organisational skills and attention to detail; and drive to constantly develop new and improved ways of working. The successful candidate will be a qualified and committed accountant, ready to lead financial control for Ark’s central Finance team.

The Financial Controller will be mainly responsible for ensuring the highest standards of financial control are met across Ark, its subsidiaries and the various external ventures Ark supports. Within this, the role will be responsible for the processing and reporting of financial accounting data for Ark and its related entities, day-to-day cash flow management and compliant statutory returns (including VAT).

The Financial Controller for Ark and Ventures will report into Finance Director for Ark and Ventures. This role is currently operating hybrid working in our West London Office on a permanent basis working full time.

First-round interviews will take place virtually w/c Monday 5th May and second-round interviews will take place in person w/c Monday 12th May.

Key Responsibilities:

• Staff management including training and regular appraisals. The team currently consists of two Finance Officers. Also supporting two business partners.
• Provide up-to-date financial information and technical advice to Ark management and the Venture teams, including cash management.
• Lead the year-end process, including creation of annual accounts for Ark and its related entities (excluding Ark Schools) and overseeing the audits.
• First review of monthly management accounts.
• Take responsibility for the year-end audit and preparation/supervision of draft statutory accounts for the Group and 5 subsidiary entities in accordance with Charities SORP, Companies Act and UK GAAP. Liaise with auditors and ensure timetable and deadlines are met
• Management and oversight of the month-end process to ensure timely period close, including approval of all manual journals posted to the accounting system.
• Review and approval of balance sheets control account reconciliations, including bank reconciliation, petty cash, purchase ledger, staff loans, credit card, and Payroll accounts.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Group’s cash flow and Treasury and preparation of performance reports for the Ark Management Team and Finance and Risk Committee.
• Set-up and maintenance of PS Financials (accounting system) and Concur (invoice and expense system), including maintaining workflows in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation.
• Relationship owner for Lloyds (banker), including set-up of Commercial Banking Online and credit cards in accordance with the Scheme of Delegation. Responsible for maintaining all bank accounts and mandates.
• Responsibility for writing and maintaining finance policies and processes, including the financial Scheme of Delegation, and ensuring these are freely available to all relevant staff.
• Accounts Payable Lead ensuring all suppliers are paid on time. Responsible for processing weekly BACs runs and authorisations in line with the Scheme of Delegation.
• Manage insurance provision for the Ark Group.

Key Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK.
• Professional Accounting Qualification (at least 3-years post-qualification).
• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• A record of Continuing Professional Development activities.
• Audit experience.
• Hands on experience of producing statutory accounts.
• Experience of VAT, including international and/or construction industry scheme reverse charge, ideally in a charity context.
• Advanced level IT skills and ability to make effective use of standard software packages, e.g., Microsoft Words, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Staff management.
• Knowledge of the latest Charities SORP and Companies Act.
• Understanding and/or experience of working across a Group structure with a variety of business activities.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, influencing and relationship building skills at multiple levels.
• Self-motivated with excellent time-management skills and the ability to plan, manage and prioritise a varied workload, and to take responsibility for issues through to resolution.
• High attention to detail, proactive, confident, independent thinker and an enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude.
• Ability to effectively present financial information at the appropriate level.
• Ability to challenge and influence assertively and cooperatively.

Benefits:

• Our hybrid working model aims to offer the best of both worlds, striking the right balance between in-person collaboration and remote working. You will work a minimum of two days per week in our state-of-the-art office in West London allowing you to connect with colleagues, with the flexibility to work remotely, or in the office over the remaining days
• In addition to our current hybrid working arrangements, employees can request to work fully remotely for up to 10 working days a year, whether this be in the UK or abroad
• Our flexitime policy allows you to work your hours around our core hours of 10.00 - 16.00, helping you prioritise your work-life balance and personal commitments
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years’ service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays
• Full office closure between Christmas and New Year
• As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to
• Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests.

About Us:

Ark is an education charity that exists to make sure that all children, regardless of their background, have access to a great education and real choices in life. Our network of 39 schools reaches traditionally underserved communities in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. We educate 30,000 pupils and have nearly 3,000 teaching staff across our network. We also incubate and scale innovative ventures, which we roll out beyond our network of schools for the benefit of teachers, pupils and the education system as a whole. Current Ventures include Ark Curriculum Plus, which equips teachers with the subject expertise needed to ensure students succeed, and Ark Start, a growing chain of nurseries offering affordable, high-quality early years education.

Recently, Ark moved to new offices at EdCity – a unique not-for-profit development in West London, in partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham council. EdCity is designed to bring mission-aligned organisations together to focus on improving the lives of children, especially through education. It offers leased offices, a range of venues for training and events, and an innovation hub for the education sector to connect, collaborate and learn together.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.

Purpose of role:

To work in partnership with the Head of Training and Qualifications and other colleagues to ensure effective delivery, monitoring and Internal Quality Assurance of Bild BTEC qualifications including Certificates and Diplomas.

Role Summary:

The Qualifications Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating the delivery of Qualifications & Diplomas throughout BILD and the RRN and to assist with the vision of becoming the qualification provider of choice for Learning Disability and/ or Autism Professionals and Providers.

The Qualifications Coordinator will lead on Internal Quality Assurance and other processes to ensure that the requirements of awarding bodies/assessment centres are fully met. 

We're looking for a strategic, analytical, and leadership-oriented Director of Governance and Assurance to join our Head Office located in Islington.

£85,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

For a full job description, please visit our website.

As the Director of Governance and Assurance, you will provide sector-leading company secretariat, governance, and assurance, ensuring the governance structure efficiently manages regulated activities and commercial group entities. The post-holder will also advise and support the Chief Executive, Chair, and SLT on all aspects of regulation, corporate governance, and effective business conduct for the organisation, ensuring the highest standards of probity and according to statutory and legislative requirements.

The Director of Governance and Assurance will oversee risk management and assurance functions, ensuring effective systems for internal controls and regulatory compliance, including internal audit management. They will provide administrative support for Board and Committee meetings, including agenda planning, minute taking, and record keeping.

This role is a key contact with the Regulator of Social Housing and other external government or regulatory organisations including CQC and Ofsted.

The Director of Governance and Assurance must embody a strategic and principled leadership style, ensuring the highest standards of governance, risk management and regulatory compliance. This individual will demonstrate exceptional integrity, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes with confidence. With strong analytical and communication skills, they will provide expert guidance to the Board and Senior Leadership Team while fostering a culture of transparency and accountability. Adept at balancing strategic oversight with operational efficiency, they will drive continuous improvement in governance practices, ensuring that Look Ahead remains resilient, compliant, and well-positioned to fulfil its mission in the housing and social care sector.

What you'll bring:

Skills

Leadership: Strong leadership and management skills to oversee governance and assurance functions.

Organisational skills: Extremely organised with a planned approach to ensure leading the activity in this remit.

Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse and interpret legal and regulatory requirements.

Communication: Excellent communication skills to provide clear advice and support to Board and Committee members.

Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in record-keeping and compliance monitoring.

Qualifications

Educational Background: Typically, a bachelor's degree in business administration, law, finance, or a related field. A master's degree or MBA can be advantageous.

Professional Certifications: Relevant certifications such as Certified Governance, Risk and Compliance (CGRC), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) can enhance your credentials

Qualified Company Secretary

Experience

Leadership Experience: Significant experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within governance, risk management, or compliance.

Industry Experience: Significant experience in the Housing sector

Track Record: Proven track record of successfully implementing governance and assurance frameworks and driving improvements in organisational performance

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.

We are Caring and Compassionate.

We are Inclusive and Trusted.

We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

About the role:

Birmingham Hippodrome has been entertaining audiences for over 125 years. The Finance Team is crucial to stewarding financial resources, meeting regulatory requirements, providing transactional services and delivering a range of reporting to enable the organisation in deliver its strategic aims.

The Head of Finance is responsible for leading the Finance Team to provide compliant and effective finance services including transactional processing, financial accounting, financial planning and control, initiatives to improve financial performance and delivery of management information which supports strategic and tactical decision making. The post holder will work particularly closely with the Financial Controller and Chief Operating Officer to plan and deliver co-ordinated activity which provides excellent support for the organisation.

The organisation has an ambitious strategy which means that it has grown its workforce and the range of activities it undertakes and has more to achieve. It is taking on more activity with different accounting implications than in the past, such as loans, commercial property management and producing its own work for the stage. Capital projects are underway or having feasibility tested and we are at a point of change in how we work with some partner organisations. This means that we plan to increase capacity for financial planning, balancing capital and revenue expenditure, planning for organisation-wide impacts of activity and supporting partnership working.

As the Head of Finance, you will be pivotal in leading and developing the department and its relationship with both internal and external stakeholders. You will lead on the provision of accounting and financial management services for three companies in the Hippodrome group and some partner organisations, supporting a growing range of activity which brings new technical and support requirements. You will be joining a team of skilled professionals working hard to ensure that Birmingham Hippodrome’s strategic plans are underpinned by effective financial services.

About you:

Ideally you'll have most of the following:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA/CIPFA) - this is a must-have
• Technical knowledge of taxation and ability to research and implement new requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of accounting and tax technical considerations in a not for profit setting.
• Experience of reporting requirements of Charity Commission and Companies House.
• Practical experience of producing VAT returns.
• Experience of assessing employment or self-employment status.
• Proficient in implementation and use of accounting software.
• Able to assess and engineer systems of financial control to ensure an appropriate control environment.
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts to a range of stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt your management style to support team members with a wide range of experience levels.
• Ability to build constructive working relationships and look for positive and flexible solutions to challenges, while achieving necessary compliance.
• Experience of managing and developing a team.
• Experience of producing information for senior leadership and presenting it in appropriate format for their needs.
• Experience of producing statutory financial statements for a charity group.

Please download the candidate pack from our website for full details of the role. To apply, complete the application form and set out how your skills, experience and knowledge make you a suitable candidate.

Recognising the under-representation in our workforce of Black, Asian and ethnically diverse people, and those with disabilities, we particularly welcome applications from people with those identities and experiences.

We would be happy to have an informal chat with you about the role before you apply. Please contact the People team if you would like us to set this up.

Would you like to use your research knowledge and your organisational skills to support groundbreaking and meaningful scientific progress?

We're looking for a Research Grants Co-ordinator to join our Research Grants team at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.

This is a great opportunity to play an important role in the work of the MND Association: to fund and monitor high-quality research that makes a real difference to people living with and affected by MND.

Key Responsibilities:

As Research Grants Co-ordinator, you'll help to co-ordinate our competitive funding rounds and to support the ongoing grants within our research grants portfolio. You'll ensure the applications process runs smoothly and fairly, while providing essential support to applicants, grant-holders and colleagues.

• Play a key role in the research grant application process, ensuring a high standard of governance
• Source qualified peer reviewers and manage communication with them
• Compile accurate minutes of Research Advisory Panel meetings
• Provide constructive and timely feedback to grant applicants
• Support colleagues with the organisation of meetings of the Research Advisory Panels
• Ensure grantees and their institutions adhere to the conditions of their grants
• Support the grant reporting and progress review processes
• Ensure all financial records of grants are accurate
• Provide clear and timely updates on the research grants portfolio
• Co-ordinate the Association's Open Science responsibilities, including open access funding requests

About You:

You'll bring a strong foundation in biological science and a good understanding of the research funding landscape. You'll be confident working with information, able to manage your time well, and enjoy working collaboratively.

• BSc (Hons) in a relevant biological science
• Knowledge of grant application and research funding processes
• Ability to retrieve information and compile reports from relevant online information sources
• Strong understanding of the academic research environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Able to build effective relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Strong time management and attention to detail

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

What We Offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Opportunities for training and personal development.
• Hybrid working.

The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: 1 day a week office attendance in Northampton (Flexibility to attend the office more regularly on occasion may be required to meet business needs.) We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

• BSc (Hons) in a relevant biological science, ideally with relevant research experience at Masters or Doctoral level
• Knowledge of research grant application and funding processes
• Ability to retrieve information and compile reports from relevant online information sources

Important Information:

• We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
• If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
• Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
• If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
• We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

This Research Grants Co-ordinator role is based in Northampton with hybrid working options. You'll report to the Research Grants Manager and work closely with colleagues across the Research and Innovation Directorate. Occasional travel to external meetings is expected.

If you're ready to contribute to an organisation that funds importantresearch, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join us as a Research Grants Co-ordinator and help the MND Association to make a difference through our funding of research.

Prostate Cancer Research exists to honour the men and families who have been through things no family should have to go through, and to work for a future where no one needs to fear a prostate cancer diagnosis. 

We are always working to provide resources to help, support and empower patients. Giving them the information they need to make better choices about their treatment, while working to identify and target specific unmet needs in the prostate cancer ecosystem, such as racial inequality and bone metastasis.

Our dedicated staff team is the key to our success, expanding the amount of research that we fund five times over in four years. PCR has been shortlisted for an Impact Prize and won the Change Project of the year award in 2023

We are looking to recruit a dynamic and results-oriented Senior Digital Acquisition Executive to join our growing Individual Giving Team within Public Fundraising at Prostate Cancer Research. This is a pivotal new role, offering huge potential to shape the future of IG at PCR and capitalise fully on our exciting growth trajectory. 

The last 12 months have seen significant transformation within our IG fundraising, with our regular giving base more than trebling. Building on this momentum, and campaigns such as last year's successful prostate cancer screening petition and our increased campaigning and public relations footprint. We are committed to strong investment in supporter experience and a genuine relationship-based approach to fundraising, ensuring all our supporters feel valued and exceptionally well-cared for. Recent positive media opportunities have further underscored our potential for growth. 

This role will be instrumental in driving continued expansion through digital channels, including paid social and email, with significant scope to identify and implement new, innovative, or novel acquisition strategies. You will be key to growing our supporter base and maximising their lifetime value through engaging digital stewardship and carefully crafted supporter journeys. Lead generation and conversion, cross-selling, and the development and management of these journeys will all be significant aspects of this role. We foster a culture of continuous testing and analysis to drive results, with a commitment to further investment in successful initiatives.

This presents a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious team-player looking to grow their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. This role will be line managed by the Head of Individual Giving. 

Key Responsibilities  

Digital Acquisition and Fundraising 

• Develop and implement acquisition campaigns and activity to attract new supporters through social platforms, both paid and unpaid, search engine advertising, and email marketing. As well as novel and innovative platforms and opportunities as identified.

• Analyse metrics and data, reporting on KPI’s, budget and spend, and work to constantly test and optimise campaigns to exceed targets and improve return on advertisement spend / return on investment.

• Ensure regular monitoring of performance across all activities and make necessary adjustments to maximise net income opportunities.

• Analyse and share the results of campaign activity. 

• Support forecasting and budget planning on Digital marketing activities within the IG budget.

• Develop and execute digital campaigns, including where the ultimate conversion is via traditional channels such as telephone or mail, taking an integrated approach, to acquire and convert new supporters. 

• Create and optimise content and digital journeys to maximise conversions and build loyalty. This will include elements of creative fundraising writing, concepting and messaging development, and some visual design development.

• Generate and utilise insight within digital campaigns to improve results.

• Support the organisation in developing the website to be optimised for fundraising, make recommendations to improve performance, optimise content and landing pages, recommend and make the most of on-site technologies and plugins that can help drive our performance. 

• Stay abreast of emerging digital trends and technologies, ensuring our online fundraising efforts remain innovative and effective. 

Stewardship and Supporter Experience 

• Maintain a good level of understanding of our supporters' behaviours and motivations to create and implement stewardship content and journeys, feedback and respond to queries and enquiries relevant to IG activity.

• Work with the team to ensure all supporters are thanked and updated in an appropriate and timely manner and all interactions and activities are in line with our supporter promise. 

• Ensure supporter journeys are segmented and personalised wherever possible.

• Cultivate deeper engagement with supporters beyond transactional interactions, exploring opportunities for meaningful dialogue, feedback mechanisms, and a sense of community. 

• Develop and deliver personalised relationship-building communications and initiatives that recognise supporter loyalty and deepen their connection to the impact of their support. 

• Work with the wider PCR team to maximise opportunities for fundraising and patient impact including via cross selling with different audiences.

• Develop engaging supporter communications and assets for all channels, for example email headers, landing pages, social ads – which drive action and deepen engagement with the cause.

Collaboration and Development  

• Work with Agile principles in mind, together with the IG Team and collaborating colleagues across the organisation, to plan and deliver high quality work.

• Build key relationships across teams within and outside Public Fundraising to achieve successful fundraising outcomes, improving both supporter & patient perceptions of PCR.

• As required, represent PCR externally, promoting our work and building long-term relationships with stakeholders and supporters. 

• Build strong relationships with partners, freelancers and consultants, agencies, and suppliers as needed to support the delivery of individual giving activity.

• Maintain curiosity and a desire for learning and professional development, be responsible for developing your skillset and knowledge to improve in the role and further PCR’s mission.

Database and Compliance 

• Hold a good working knowledge of key aspects of data protection law including GDPR and PECR, and the Fundraising Code of Practice.

• Work with our tools and seek to improve knowledge and use of these, including but not limited to Access CRM, Fundraise Up, Google Analytics 4 (G4A) and MailChimp.

• Adhere to all PCR policies and abide by the code of conduct and other related guidance in the PCR Staff Handbook. 

Skills and Competencies 

Our ideal candidate would have the following: 

• Proven experience in digital acquisition for charity or social cause, or in paid digital marketing or advertising in commercial roles. With demonstrable campaign management experience and expertise setting up and managing campaigns in Meta business suite, Google paid advertising and email marketing.

• Evidence of leading successful digital / integrated digital campaigns leading to significant sales/income/lead generation. 

• The ability to monitor and manage income and expenditure against targets as well as forecast and report on digital campaigns across all channels. 

• Knowledge and experience of trends and dynamics in digital fundraising (ideally), including audience identification and optimisation strategies including with new technologies like AI tools. 

• Experience and a track record of working on landing page optimisation and on-site conversion funnel improvements.

• A good understanding of individual giving best practices, trends, and regulatory requirements.

• The ability to motivate and inspire audiences through content and creative writing and storytelling for digital channels.

• Experience moderating digital campaigns or working with others to do so (knowledge of issues and best practice) and providing excellent supporter/customer support as needed.

• A strong desire to provide excellent supporter experience and customer journeys to everyone who encounters our campaigns and communications or who gets in touch with us directly.

• A collaborative and innovative mindset with a desire to test, learn and work with stakeholders cross-functionally including internal stakeholders and external consultants or agencies, to develop new activities and campaigns, and achieve strategic goals. 

• A good communicator and team player, with a willingness to pitch in and support the goals of the team and wider organisation as a whole.

• Experience working within Agile project management would be beneficial. 

• Experience collecting content from patients, beneficiaries, or key subject matter experts in the form of written interviews, photos and/or video, and developing this into marketing assets would be desirable. 

• A strong belief in the work we do at PCR, and a demonstrable desire to improve outcomes for patients through our work in fundraising. 

• Good knowledge of WordPress website optimisation and plugins or strong desire to learn. 

How to apply?  

Please apply by submitting your CV and a short supporting statement (maximum 600 words) outlining why you would like the role and why you think you’d be a good fit, giving examples of previous experience.  

There will be a two-stage interview process. The first interview will be online, and the second will be a more informal in-person interview at our offices in London.

PCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.  

The UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) is an educational charity that collaborates with industry and academia to tackle the skills shortage in the UK’s Electronics sector. We are seeking a hands-on Head of Finance and Business Services to lead our financial operations and business services ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and organisational efficiency.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing and impactful charity, playing a key role in shaping our financial strategy while ensuring robust financial controls and compliance, and the effectiveness of our business services.

As Head of Finance and Business Services, you will be responsible to the CEO for overseeing all financial aspects at the UKESF, including financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and risk management. A key part of the role is managing grant funding and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements from grantors (e.g. UKRI and Innovate UK). Also, responsible for management of key business services including management information, resources and technology.

This role is ideal for a qualified (or part qualified) ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with experience in charity finance, grant reporting, and financial project management. You will provide strategic leadership while also being hands-on with day-to-day business and financial operations, including managing budgets, payroll, support services, overseeing AP and AR and financial reporting using Xero.   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Strategy & Management

• Contribute to the development of UKESF’s financial strategy, business services and resource strategies.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, ensuring effective resource allocation and efficient provision of business services.
• Provide financial insights and advice about business services and resources to support strategic decision-making by the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
• Prepare accurate financial and management reports including budget and monitoring forecasts for the Board, senior leadership, and funders ensuring timely reporting.
• Ensure compliance with charity financial regulations, including SORP and fund accounting. 
• Lead on government grant reporting, ensuring compliance with UKRI, DSIT, and Crown Commercial Office requirements.
• Track and report on multiple funding streams, ensuring accurate project financial management.
• Oversee statutory accounts preparation and the annual audit process.
• Manage and develop strong financial controls and risk management processes.
• Monitor cashflow and report regularly to CEO any concerns

Grant & Project Finance Management

• Manage delivery contracts and, grant funding, ensuring compliance with financial and reporting conditions are met.
• Develop project budgets and financial models for funding applications.
• Review and monitor ongoing projects cost
• Monitor grant expenditure and prepare financial reports for funders.

Day-to-Day Financial and Business Operations

• Oversee business services contracts, procurement, financial controls, payroll, pensions, VAT, and gift giving processes and liaising with relevant agencies as appropriate.
• Ensure efficient financial administration, including reconciliations and expense management.
• Through Cashflow monitoring manage bank balances utilising investment accounts where appropriate to maximise revenue.Manage financial systems and reporting using Xero accounting software.
• Manage IT support contract ensuring Cyber Essential standard compliance.

Governance & Leadership

• Act as the key financial and business services advisor to the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
• Produce reports and financial insights.
• Develop and implement financial and business services policies and procedures.
• Support team on all routine finance and business services tasks.
• Manage external stakeholders and contractors.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

• Qualified or part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
• Knowledge of charity finance, including SORP, fund accounting, and financial governance. 
• Expertise in financial and management accounting, including reconciliations and cash flow management. 
• Experience in budgeting, financial and resource planning, and project costings for multi-stream funding.
• Proficiency in Xero accounting software, including financial reporting, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
• Strong financial analysis skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience in preparing statutory accounts and working with auditors.

Desirable

• Experience working in a small charity or organisation with multiple funding streams.
• Experience managing and reporting on grant funding, for instance from UKRI and Innovate UK.
• Experiences of business services e.g. management information, resource management and management of business services contracts.Experience supporting governance processes and working with trustees.
• Experience of Government Contracts through Crown Commercial Service
• Experience of successful implementation and rollout of new CRM systems.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Flexible working hybrid working.
• The opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing and impactful charity.
• Competitive salary and pension contributions.
• A chance to make a difference in addressing the UK’s Electronics skills shortage.
• Support to complete accountancy qualifications.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion, please contact us.

Working closely with the Executive Director, senior team members and trustees, we are looking for an Executive Assistant and Company Secretary who has knowledge and experience of working with senior management and trustees in the arts and/or charitable sector to support the effective governance and leadership of the organisation.

You will be highly organised, diplomatic, and proactive with good attention to detail.

Contract and Hours
Permanent, full or part-time, 1.0 (36.25 hours / 5 days) or 0.8 ( 29 hours / 4 days) per week, 9.15-5.30pm per day, including lunch break. Minimum two days per week are to be worked at Crafts Council office, with requirement to attend all relevant Board and committee meetings and key staff events.

Crafts Council aims to support flexible working and part time arrangements where it is appropriate for the role.

Salary
£28,000 to £34,000 gross per annum based on full-time working, dependent upon experience.

Location
Crafts Council Office and Gallery is based in Islington, London, with some hybrid / home working.

Role to Commence
As soon as possible from May 2025 onwards.

Reporting to
Managed by the Executive Director and supporting the Senior Management Team and Trustees.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Company Secretary for board and committee meetings - Organise meetings, planning up to a year in advance and working with trustees to ensure availability
• Prepare papers, ensure that they are issued in a timely manner, draft minutes, keep log of follow up actions
• Support the Executive Director with email and correspondence
• Drafting responses and acting as a first responder, provide personal assistant duties and leadership administration, such as arranging internal and external meetings, travel itineraries and diary management
• Meeting preparation: Prepare agendas, gather necessary materials, and follow up on action items from meetings
• Support the Executive Director in drafting briefing documents, reviewing policy documents and providing succinct summaries
• Project support: Assist with project management tasks, including research, data compilation, and presentation preparation
• Make use of time-saving tools (AI) and ensure that Executive Office is run efficiently and productively
• Support Craft Council Executive team with administration duties, including diary management, presentation design, meeting and travel co-ordination and follow up, processing invoices and expenses
• Support with event management where required, e.g. board and staff away days
• Support the recruitment and induction of new trustees, ensuring that induction packs are up to date and accurate
• Provide administrative support to the Chairs & trustees as required
• Reconcile financial expenditure, such as credit cards, raise purchase orders and code invoices as required
• Be an ambassador for the Crafts Council and represent it at appropriate events
• Be discrete, maintaining confidentiality and being comfortable dealing with a wide range of people

Note: Board related meetings include Trustee meetings (4 per year), Finance Audit & Risk meetings ( 4 - 6 per year), Nominations and Remuneration Committee meetings (x 1 per year) and other Committees and Panels (as required).

General

The postholder will:

• Have a strong commitment to accessibility and social justice, ensuring that we are adhering to best practice

• Assist in developing and maintaining effective teamwork across Crafts Council

• Be flexible within the broad remit of the post

• Continuously seek ways to improve personal, team and business performance

• Attend and participate in Crafts Council performance, development, and training programmes

• Ensure that you comply with all Health and Safety regulations and safe working practice as required by current legislation and the Company’s Health and Safety and Safeguarding policies and practices

• Adhere to Crafts Council policies, procedures and code of conduct including in relation to GDPR

• Participate as an active and responsible member of the management team and contribute to the development of Crafts Council policies, strategies, business and operational plans

• Understand the importance of equality and inclusion in the workplace

• Always promote the highest level of customer experience

• Undertake any other duty which may be reasonably allocated

Role Context and Purpose

Following recent and projected growth of the organisation, Gaddum is looking to recruit additional resource within the Central team to bolster its support to the organisation, ensuring it delivers safe and high quality services.

The post holder, line managed by the Finance and Resources Director, will join the Finance Assistant and Central Services Coordinator in providing additional resource to the centralised function. Whilst the specific focus of the role will be by way processing payroll and employee expenses, due to the size of the team, there is an expectation that they will work closely with the Central Services Coordinator and Finance Assistant providing additional support to those roles when needed. This is an up to 28 hours per week role, working flexibly and hybrid to suit the needs of the organisation and individual.
 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Management and delivery of Gaddum’s monthly payroll for all employees:

- Collating information and inputting into company system
- Ensuring accurate and timely processing of salaries including adding new starters, processing leavers, and any other contractual changes

Management of pension scheme:

- Ensuring compliance with auto-enrolment pension
- Adding new starters and processing leavers with the pension provider along with any changes that might impact pension
- Updating pension provider with any monthly contributions

- Supporting employees with payroll queries and investigating discrepancies
- Prepare salary reports to management, explaining key reasons for variances to budget
- Processing and payment of employee expenses on a bi-weekly basis
- Regular cover for Central Services Coordinator on their non-working days and during periods of leave
- Support Finance Assistant during periods of leave and busy periods
- Provide Administrative support with Central team

Other Duties and Responsibilities

- To meet regularly with Finance & Resources Director for supervisions
- Undertake additional duties within competence of post holds as required by the Finance & Resources Director
- Flexible approach to working patterns and in-office working days 

Location: Causton Street Office/Hybrid (min. three days)
Contract: Fixed-term (12 months with possibility of extension), full-time
Salary: £54,000-56,000 

Do you have a passion for business partnering and enabling your colleagues to make sounds financial decisions? Are you looking for an opportunity to gain a unique experience in property accounting? 

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Property Finance Business Partner to play a key role within the Finance and Operations team, contributing to the Diocese of London by supporting our property teams, producing property financial reports and annual budgets, as well as being responsible for timely and accurate accounting for property income, expenditure and all capital transactions. 

What You’ll Be Doing: 

• Produce monthly property management accounts, annual budgets and 5-year plans
• Ensure all financial accounting records are maintained to agreed standard  
• Design and implement Capital Project Accounting and Reporting process (against budget and financial plan)
• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register
• Post year-end journals, prepare property notes to the accounts
• Finance lead for working groups/committees for large restricted capital projects (advise, report, provide financial information).
• Manage and develop two direct reports

Who We’re Looking For: 

Essential 

• Fully qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA (or other accredited higher accounting qualification)  
• 3-5 years experience in management and financial accounting in a charity sector
• Practical accounting, general ledger maintenance, control and other account reconciliation experience  

Desirable

• Experience in property, capital projects and investment property accounting.  
• Experience in working with budget holders

About the London Diocese Fund (LDF) and the Diocese of London 

The Diocese of London is the group of Church of England organisations located in London, north of the River Thames. It is overseen by the Bishop of London and is made up of parishes, schools, chaplaincies, missional communities, and other organisations across 18 Boroughs. 

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the main charity that supports the work of the Diocese as a whole by generating income, providing a wide range of services, and paying and housing its clergy. 

Safeguarding Statement 

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. 

Why Apply? 

✔ Unique opportunity to grow your technical property and charity accounting knowledge in a complex organisation 

✔ Work in a team of amazing charity finance specialist who are here to support you along the way 

✔ 27 annual leave days, plus bank holidays 

✔ 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available 

✔ Plus lots more as outlined in the job description!

If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you! 

For more details, please see the full Job Description.

We offer hybrid working with candidates to attend the London office in Farringdon 8 days per month. However we can be flexible if candidates from outside the London area would like to apply.

Role:  Legacy Case Executive

Our offer to you

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Hybrid, Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping

About Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,400 employees and over 31,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.

Job Summary

Are you an experienced legacy professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for making a difference? We are looking for a dedicated Legacy Case Executive to lead on all operational aspects of legacy administration and case management. In this vital role, you’ll ensure legacy gifts are processed efficiently and accurately, securing the best possible financial outcomes for the charity whilst safeguarding our reputation. Working closely with colleagues in Finance and Legal, you’ll help to maintain a robust and reliable income stream that directly supports our life-saving work across communities.

About You

• Demonstrable experience within a related role in Charity Legacy or Estate Administration
• Demonstrable experience of using databases such as Dynamics 365 and Microsoft applications
• Evidence of effective relationship management with a range of external stakeholders including solicitors, lay executors and auditors
• Experienced user of First Class

About the Role

• Manage and maximise legacy income by overseeing cases, monitoring legal/admin costs, and ensuring compliance with policy and best practice.
• Act as the main point of contact for solicitors, executors, supporters, and third-party suppliers to maintain strong relationships and communication.
• Lead on complex and high-value cases, offering expert advice on probate, tax, and legal matters while escalating as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting, working with Finance and Database teams to ensure audit compliance and effective forecasting.
• Drive continuous improvement by updating legacy processes, advising on policy changes, and supporting recognition programmes for legacy donors.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

The Association of Illustrators (AOI) is seeking an exceptional Chair to lead our Board of Directors. As the foremost professional body for illustration, the AOI has proudly supported and championed the creative industry since 1973. Today, we serve a thriving global community of more than 2,000 members.

Our Organisation and Next Chapter

The AOI stands as a recognised global leader in the illustration sector, combining robust financial management with innovative member services. Under the guidance of our current CEO and outgoing Chair, we have achieved significant milestones:

•Built substantial financial reserves

•Strengthened our advocacy for illustrators' rights

•Established new revenue streams

•Enhanced our industry profile and influence

•Developed comprehensive career support initiatives 

We are entering an exciting phase of development, requiring visionary leadership to grow our organisation whilst maintaining excellence in member support. The creative landscape is evolving rapidly, particularly with emerging technologies like AI, and we seek a Chair who can help us navigate these changes strategically.

Position Overview

Working closely with the Board and CEO, the Chair will guide the AOI's strategic direction while ensuring robust governance and sustainable growth.

Key Details:

•Reports to: Board of Directors

•Direct report: Chief Executive Officer

•Location: Somerset House, Central London 

•Time commitment: Quarterly board meetings (2 hours each) plus approximately 16 hours monthly for strategic consultation

Remuneration:

£11,000 - £13,000 per annum, comprising of:

•£1,000 PAYE stipend for governance duties

•Up to £12,000 annually in consultancy fees for strategic advisory work

Role Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Vision

-Guide strategic planning processes and implementation in collaboration with CEO and board

-Ensure alignment between commercial growth and social impact

-Foster innovation while maintaining financial sustainability

-Lead the Board in setting and reviewing strategic objectives

-Build consensus around key strategic decisions

Governance and Compliance

-Chair quarterly Board meetings with effectiveness and professionalism

-Ensure the Board fulfils its duties and responsibilities

-Oversee risk management and mitigation strategies

-Monitor organisational performance against strategic objectives

-Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Financial Oversight

-Guide financial strategy and sustainability

-Review and approve annual budgets and financial reports

-Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place

-Support the development of new revenue streams

Stakeholder Engagement and External Relations

-Build and maintain strategic partnerships

-Act as an ambassador for the organisation

-Advocate for illustrators' rights and interests

People Leadership

-Provide support to the CEO 

-Lead Board recruitment and succession planning

-Foster a collaborative and inclusive Board culture

-Support professional development of Board members

Person Specification

Essential Experience

-Proven senior leadership experience in the creative industries or related sectors

-Track record of successful strategic planning and implementation

-Understanding of governance and financial management

-History of delivering both social and commercial value

Knowledge and Understanding

-Appreciation for the illustration industry and its challenges

-Strong grasp of the creative sector's commercial landscape

-Understanding of not-for-profit governance

-Awareness of emerging technologies and their impact

-Understanding of diversity and inclusion best practices

Leadership Qualities

-Strategic thinker with proven problem-solving abilities

-Excellent chair and facilitation skills

-Strong diplomatic and negotiation abilities

-Ability to build consensus and manage diverse viewpoints

-Commitment to collaborative leadership

How to Apply

To express your interest in this position, please submit:

•A comprehensive CV

•A covering letter explaining your suitability for the role

•Contact details for two professional references (these will only be contacted with your permission)

Please send your application by 5pm on 12th May 2025 

The AOI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We particularly welcome applications from candidates who are under-represented within the illustration industry. We believe that diversity strengthens our organisation and look forward to hearing from all interested applicants.

If you would like to submit your expression of interest in an alternative format, such as a video recording, please contact us in advance to discuss options.

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS pension
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
• we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

About Us

Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia: a progressive and complex condition that can be devastating for the whole family. One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime, either by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both.

Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible, for as long as possible.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Dementia UK in a newly created, high-impact role as Head of Facilities, where you will lead the strategic and operational management of our working environments and help shape the future of how we work.

You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of building maintenance, security, contract management, health and safety, and office services - ensuring our facilities are safe, sustainable, and support a high-performing, inclusive workforce. Based at our central office in One Aldgate, you’ll ensure the building runs smoothly, efficiently, and in line with the evolving needs of a growing charity.

This role also extends beyond the office walls. You will ensure our home-based and hybrid staff have the right support, including conducting Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments, and working closely with IT and HR to provide appropriate equipment and guidance for safe and effective remote working.

You’ll manage the facilities budget, drive cost efficiencies, monitor utility usage, and identify opportunities to improve environmental sustainability. You’ll also lead and develop a small but dedicated Facilities Team, fostering a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Significant experience leading a Facilities Management function in a comparable setting
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and experience managing compliance, audits, and risk assessments
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to building maintenance, security, office operations, and supplier management
• The ability to develop and implement practical and strategic facilities plans to support a dynamic, growing organisation
• A collaborative leadership style with a commitment to staff wellbeing, accessibility, and inclusivity

This is your chance to make a meaningful difference. You’ll play a vital role in supporting our people, infrastructure, and culture - enabling us to deliver more for families facing dementia.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK 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.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs

Are you a fundraiser looking for your next career move?

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity (GOSH) are hiring for two Senior Fundraising Executives to join our direct dialogue team. One is a brand-new position and the other has come up following an internal move.

Our dialogue team work with a range of different agencies to deliver our face to face fundraising campaigns. These campaigns help fundraise to change children’s lives every single day. 

These roles are known internally as Senior Individual Giving Executive – Direct Dialogue.

Salary

The salary for this position is £36,654 per annum and we operate a hybrid working model of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.

Key Responsibilities

This is a varied role encompassing:

• Campaign management for rolling fundraising activities. 
• Defining campaign briefs and working closely with the Senior Management to deliver campaigns across door to door, private site, and street 
• Managing relationships with third party agencies. 
• Utilising data analytics to create reports and insights across all dialogue activity. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous project management experience, ideally within fundraising. 
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to do v-lookups, pivot tables and manipulate data. 
• Relationship management experience. 
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

Exrerience working within the charity sector is beneficial for this role, but not essential.