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Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
The Senior Finance Officer is a broad new role reporting to the Head of Finance. It provides a brilliant opportunity to learn and develop through contributing to most areas of our small finance team’s work including month-end close, payment run process, finance system administration, monthly budget-holder reporting, year end and audit, fundraising support and investments and banking administration.
We are looking for a part qualified accountant or equivalent who can bring a good understanding of bookkeeping and double entry. As a role covering broad areas, you will also need a demonstrable understanding of charity accounting technicalities and recommended practice, ideally gained from working in the sector. With a high level of attention to detail, you should be proficient in the use of finance systems, with Advanced Excel skills, and an interest in utilising AI.
The role includes interaction at all levels, including senior management and our trustee board and requires skills to communicate finance to non-finance stakeholders and good written skills.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a full-time role, 35 hours per week, which you can choose to work over five days or a 9 day fortnight.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week, with a minimum of 4 days per month). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.
A Basic DBS check will be required for this role.
Closing Date: 1 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Interview Dates: First interview will be held in-person on Monday 15 June, with second interview held on 18 June.
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.


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Job Title: Case Worker – CAPSA Services (Culturally Appropriate Peer Support and Advocacy)
Reports to: CAPSA Team Manager
Geographic focus: Lambeth
Salary:£30,500
Hours of Work: 37.5 per week (flexible working available)
Duration: 2 Year Contract (with a potential to extend)
Benefits:26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension contribution, Employees' Assistance Programme.
Purpose of the role
The CAPSA (Culturally Appropriate Peer Support and Advocacy) Worker role has been specifically designed to support Black people using the secondary mental health system. As a CAPSA Worker, you will provide both Generic Mental Health Advocacy and Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to eligible individuals, including people detained under the Mental Health Act(MHA) 1983/2007, conditionally discharged restricted patients, those under Guardianship, and those on Community Treatment orders, as well as individuals considered for section 57 treatments.
You will play a key role in ensuring that the perspectives of Black service users are recognised and respected, addressing their unique and multiple needs, and promoting access to advocacy for all eligible individuals. You will raise awareness of advocacy, rights under the MHA, and the CAPSA service among professionals, individuals, and agencies.
In addition to direct advocacy, you will contribute to service development by supporting an effective administration system and helping evaluate the impact of advocacy for both service users and commissioners.
As part of CAPSA’s race-led approach to systems change, you will also help challenge systemic racism in mental health services, embed culturally competent practice, and promote equitable care within South London and Maudsley NHS Trust (SLaM).
Job summary
Black Thrive Lambeth has developed a co-designed, culturally appropriate peer support and advocacy service (CAPSA) on behalf of the Living Well Network Alliance (LWNA). CAPSA provides support to Black community members with mental health needs through peer support and advocacy, led by individuals with lived experience or lived understanding of mental health challenges. The service creates a space where experiences are respected, accepted, and valued equally.
The role involves building positive relationships with Black service users; offering one-to-one and group advocacy; supporting self-advocacy; gathering and sharing information to inform decision-making; and preparing monitoring reports and feedback. Advocates ensure that the views, wishes, and needs of Black service users are heard and acknowledged, addressing the impact of racism within traditional mental health services.
Duties and responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Advocacy & Support for Black Service Users
Culturally Informed Peer Support & Recovery
Community Engagement & Stakeholder Collaboration
Role Expectations
GENERAL
Qualities Required
Each quality is marked as either E (Essential) or D (Desirable).
Experience (E/D)
Knowledge and Skills (E/D)
We welcome applications specifically from Black people of African and Caribbean heritage, as the statutory requirement of the Equality Act 2010, Advance Equality in Mental Health 2020 and Parent Carer Race Equality Framework 2020, in order to address the importance of Black employee safety. These posts are therefore restricted to Black applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9 and Part 1.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. Still, we will treat applicants with a criminal record fairly and not unreasonably discriminate because of a conviction or other information revealed.
Please make sure you download a copy of our vacancy for reference.
You should provide a CV and a cover letter (no more than two A4 pages) outlining your suitability for the post, including the relevant experience, knowledge and skills.
Application deadline is is Friday 22nd May 2026 by 12pm
The interview will comprise of two stages.
1. An assessment will be given on the day of your interview to be completed before your verbal interview.
2. A verbal interview will be conducted in person with a panel of 2-3 people,
Interviews will take place during week commencing 15th June 2026 and will take place in person at Black Thrive’s offices.
We exist to change the odds stacked against Black people by embedding race equity into systemic change so that thriving is the norm not the exception



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Director of Isle of Man Services & Quality, Performance and Safeguarding
Service: Isle of Man Services & Quality, Performance and Safeguarding
Salary: £85,000 - £95,000 FTE per annum* Additionally £480 FTE per annum home-based working allowance
Location: Homebased with a requirement to be present on the Isle of Man for at least three days/30 hours a week, including regular travel to our London Head Office.
Contract & Hours: Permanent, 37 hours per week. We offer flexible working arrangements.
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
Family Action supports people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities. We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
Are you an innovative, inspirational leader, who is solution focused and passionate about making a difference? Do you have the energy and focus to lead an extraordinary combination of services for children and families across the Isle of Man and take organisational responsibility for quality, performance and safeguarding?
Do you have a proven track record of delivering safe, excellent, inclusive services and cultivating quality and diversity? Are you hungry to show how you can drive system change? Are you looking for a diverse, ambitious and fast paced organisation where you can be part of the Executive leadership team – if so, you have found it.
About the Role:
The Director’s primary function is to provide strategic, operational and professional leadership across Family Action’s services on the Isle of Man (children’s residential homes, secure accommodation, short-stay homes, wraparound and edge of care services, semi independent accommodation, aftercare services, family support and Family Time) - ensuring consistently high-quality, safe, trauma informed practice and provision that meets statutory requirements and best practice standards.
The Director will be the organisational lead for quality assurance, performance and safeguarding, responsible for designing, implementing and assuring robust governance, oversight, and continuous improvement frameworks. They will collaborate closely with Manx Care, Commissioners, partners, multi agency safeguarding arrangements, and internal teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for looked after children, care leavers and families - modelling the organisation’s values; people focus, can do, excellence and mutual respect.
Main Responsibilities:
• Provide executive leadership for Residential, Wraparound, Edge of Care, Leaving and Aftercare services, Family Support and Family Time on the Isle of Man ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and contract specifications.
• Develop high-quality, trauma informed, therapeutic approaches across all services, ensuring models reflect emerging research, innovation, and best practice.
• Serve as the strategic lead for safeguarding, ensuring compliance with organisational safeguarding procedures and statutory requirements.
• Establish, monitor and report on Quality Assurance frameworks, including audits, inspections, risk management, incident reporting, and service performance.
• Ensure all residential services, including secure accommodation, operate in accordance with the Children and Young Persons Act and relevant inspection and regulatory frameworks.
• Advise senior leaders and governors/trustees on matters relating to Residential, Wraparound, Edge of Care, Leaving and Aftercare, Family Support and Family Time provision on the Isle of Man and quality assurance, performance and safeguarding across Family Action.
• Direct line management of two Deputy Directors and overseeing budgets to ensure efficient, cost-effective service delivery. Championing the sharing of learning, the development of staff and volunteers and best practice across services to support continuous improvement and innovation.
• Strategic and accountable leadership, leading the Directorate by motivating and galvanizing the team to achieve the highest quality services maximising outcomes for the children and families we support.
• Be part of the Executive Group of Directors and the Chief Executive, influencing organisational development and decision-making, resource allocation and future strategy.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
• Passionate about social justice, improving life chances and supporting children, young people and adults on the Isle of Man.
• Passionate about leading quality, performance and safeguarding across an entire organisation, and being part of a high-performing executive team leading an exciting and fast-paced charity.
• Extensive senior leadership experience in children’s social care with significant leadership experience in regulated environments.
• Proven responsibility for safeguarding, statutory compliance, quality assurance and regulatory engagement. And who has
• Proven experience working with vulnerable children, young people, and complex families, including trauma-informed practice.
• Highly robust, able to prioritise multiple workflows and issues and a fantastic and inclusive leader that can inspire their Directorate, peers and other senior leaders across Family Action.
• Present on the Isle of Man for a minimum of three days/30 hours a week and to attend Executive Group meetings in London once a month.
• Appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks and Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced and children’s barred list.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements with the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care, winter flu jabs vouchers and cycle to work scheme
- professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
Closing date - Thursday 21st May at 23:59.
Interviews and assessment - week commencing 1st or 8th June via Microsoft Teams.
If you would like to discuss the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please see email address provided on the Family Action job advert for David Holmes.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We also encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of the people we serve. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and also, we will make reasonable adjustments on the job where required. All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you attend an interview in person.
*Salaries are typically not offered at the top of the range and will be based on the level of skill and expertise of the successful candidate and internal equity.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



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About the job role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Legacy & In Memory Officer to join our Fundraising team at St Joseph’s Hospice. We are looking for someone who has experience in delivering legacy and/or in-memory campaigns and working in a fundraising environment.
The purpose of this role is to manage and grow the legacy fundraising and in-memory giving programmes. This will involve providing exceptional stewardship to supporters to build long-term engagement, managing legacy and in-memory campaigns to reach agreed objectives and building relationships with local solicitors and funeral directors alongside other stakeholders.
Working with the Public Fundraising Manager, the post holder will deliver a strategy to increase income, develop relationships and effectively deliver in-memory events and campaigns.
About you
You will need:
Where you’ll work
St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity, and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
We provide high-quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.
Why work for us?
Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!
We are an equal opportunity and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
For further information about the role, please download the Recruitment Pack below.
To apply, please visit our dedicated recruitment page via the 'Apply' button.
Closing date: 5th June 2026.
Interview date: 16th June 2026.f
Foundation Coordinator (Part-Time, 2–3 Days) – Maternity Cover
Location: Marylebone, London (W1)
Salary: £40,000 FTE (pro-rata)
Contract: Fixed-term until December 2026
About the Role
We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Foundation Coordinator to join one of our clients on a part-time, fixed-term contact covering maternity.
This is a varied and rewarding role supporting the efficient running and governance of a portfolio of grant-making foundations. You’ll act as a key liaison between trustees and charities, ensuring smooth communication, accurate financial tracking, and high-quality administrative support.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid coordination skills who enjoys working in a purpose-driven, client-focused environment. You’ll be experienced in supporting a wide range of senior stakeholders, such as trustees, and be comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will be an excellent communicator and have strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail. Ideally, you will have experience working within a charity, philanthropic or professional services organisation.
Key Responsibilities
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Shannon Sanderson at Prospectus.
Context
London’s Air Ambulance Charity has a small team of pilots who are dedicated to maintaining high standards of aviation in order to deliver our helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) to the people of London. We have recently changed our fleet to the EC135 T3H; modernising our multi-pilot aviation environment.
Day to day, we work closely with the charity’s teams including the medical, fire and support staff. All are prepared and rehearsed in their roles and strive to provide the best service possible.
We also liaise outside London’s Air Ambulance Charity, within the wider air ambulance network and other emergency service communities to ensure safe, efficient operations in line with industry best practice.
Our flights are short and mostly within the busy airspace of London to land and deliver clinical teams to scene with safety as our top priority. Where situations allow, once landed and shut down, pilots help clinical crews with logistics and also act as ambassadors for the charity, liaising with the public.
About the role
We are looking to appoint an experienced HEMS Captain. As a London’s Air Ambulance Charity Captain, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that flights are operated safely and in accordance with the Operations Manual. You’ll be used to establishing a strong team environment which will ensure the team is ready to respond swiftly.
You’ll be dedicated to maintaining high standards of aviation, striving for continuous improvement and actively working towards standards of excellence.
Please note that the successful post-holder will be subject to a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions. The successful post-holder will also be subject to obtaining security clearance at RAF Northolt.
About the person
You’ll have experience in HEMS, or an equivalent service, and are able to work within a multi disciplinary team with high levels of accountability in sometimes difficult and challenging conditions.
The ideal candidate will work well in a team and demonstrate the ability to learn and improve, participating in regular personal and professional development while demonstrating an active interest in the overall activities of London’s Air Ambulance Charity.
To bring hope to every one of our patients across London, when they need us most, where they need us most.



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The organisation
I am recruiting for a mission-led organisation with an income of c.£8m, operating across the UK as part of a wider international network. The organisation works within a complex, multi-stakeholder environment and is entering an exciting period of transformation. With an ambitious 10-year strategy in place, there is a clear focus on strengthening financial sustainability, evolving funding models and enhancing digital capability. The organisation also operates with a wholly owned commercial subsidiary, supporting a diversified income base and enabling growth through a range of revenue-generating activities.
The Job
This is a senior leadership role, sitting on the Senior Management Team and playing a key part in delivering long-term strategic objectives. You will lead both the Finance and IT functions (total team of 6 with 2 direct reports), ensuring the organisation is financially robust, operationally effective and supported by modern, secure technology.
The person
We are seeking a commercially minded and values-led finance leader who is comfortable operating in a complex and evolving environment.
What's in it for you
Please apply ASAP if you would like to be considered! Interviews are currently being organised.
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Milton Keynes Christian Foundation isn't your average workplace. We are a local charity dedicated to growing people and communities through diverse social enterprises—from healthy food at our urban farm and cycling workshop refurbishing bikes to childcare and person-centred learning. We work specifically with young people looking for new ways to learn and develop, providing them with a community where they can truly belong.
We are looking for an experienced professional to manage our core administrative operations. This isn't just about spreadsheets; it’s about ensuring our social enterprises have the solid foundation they need to make a difference. Reporting directly to the Director, you will be a key member of our Executive team.
Your work will focus on three critical areas:
Finance & Reporting: You’ll lead transactional processing in Xero, manage cash flow, and provide vital financial reports to our enterprise leads.
Human Resources: You will oversee our recruitment life cycle, manage staff training (specifically Child Protection), and ensure our personnel files and DBS records are bulletproof.
Facilities & Compliance: From negotiating utility contracts to taking ownership of Health and Safety and risk assessments, you’ll keep our physical and digital environment safe and efficient
Take a look at the attached job description for more information about the role, visit our website to see what we do, get in touch if you like to talk more.
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The Katie Piper Foundation is seeking an experienced Finance and Business Manager to join our small, dedicated team in this newly created role, central to supporting our growth over the next three years.
You will lead all aspects of financial management, working closely with the CEO on budgeting, planning, and resource allocation. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day finances, producing management accounts, reporting to the Board, and ensuring strong financial controls and compliance.
In addition, you will help strengthen the charity’s wider operations, improving systems across IT, data, and reporting, as well as supporting risk management, policy development and measuring and communicating our impact.
This will be varied and evolvingrole suited to someone confident working across both strategic and operational areas, and comfortable driving organisational improvement.
We are a fully remote team. The role is home-based in the UK and part-time (28 hours a week, FTE 35 hours), and we are open to flexible working arrangements.There will be limited UK travel for team meetings and fundraiisng events. Please note we will not consider applicants who want to do the job based outside the UK
We are looking for a proactive professional with strong financial expertise and a broader business mindset. If you are ready to take on a pivotal role in a small team supporting a life-changing cause, we would love to hear from you.
To learn more about the role and how to apply, please view the full job pack here:
https://lnkd.in/dXjWSVwV
The Katie Piper Foundation, established in 2009 by burns survivor Katie Piper OBE, provides rehabilitation to survivors of life changing burns
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The purpose of the role is to utilise effective and efficient administrative and fundraising skills to assist in delivering both financial and non-financial targets which will provide a gateway to all fundraising activity across Maggie’s.
As Centre Fundraiser, you will assist the Centre Fundraising Manager to implement the fundraising strategy to deliver income targets through proactive donor recruitment and excellent donor care.
This includes supporting and retaining existing supporters and researching new key relationships with individuals as well as partnerships with local businesses, groups and associations.
You will represent the work, vision and purpose of Maggie’s whilst supporting the delivery of local and central fundraising initiatives and campaigns. This includes presentations, face to face, telephone and written communications.
There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent local travel.
Please note that interviews will take place on Monday 8th June in Maggie's Swansea.
Maggie's provide free cancer support and information in our centres alongside NHS hospitals and online.
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As a Corporate Development Executive, you will shape new corporate fundraising relationships that deliver long-term value, measurable impact and shared purpose. You will have strong business development skills, a proactive approach to building new relationships, and the ability to shape insight into compelling partnership proposals.
You will combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, managing pipelines, and securing long-term, high-value corporate partnerships through credible relationships. Working with the Corporate Development team, you will identify and secure multi-year, high-value partnerships, and build a robust pipeline that supports impact, growth, and long-term sustainability.
This role focuses on developing new corporate partnership opportunities, with responsibility for progressing relationships from initial engagement through to agreement. You will work independently on opportunities while being supported by colleagues across the Corporate Development team.
The role will involve developing partnerships that reflect both fundraising goals and wider corporate interests, including strategic partnerships, purpose led collaboration and alignment with corporate responsibility objectives.
Key Responsibilities
About You
Hybrid working expectations: Northampton office attendance one day per week
Further information about MND Association and full job description is available in the attached 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.
What We Offer
About Us
Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.
We support people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Because with MND, every day matters.
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New Business Account Handler
Location: Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 8UW (Hybrid – minimum 3 days in the office)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £28,818.00 per annum (Inc MS). Band C, Level 3
About the Role
We’re excited to be recruiting for a confident and driven New Business Account Handler to join our growing team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in expanding our specialist insurance offering to small and medium-sized charities.
As a key client-facing representative, you’ll build strong relationships with prospective clients, understand their unique insurance requirements, and provide tailored solutions that truly support their organisations. If you enjoy consultative selling and delivering exceptional service, this could be the perfect role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Engaging with prospective charity clients to understand their insurance needs
Providing clear, tailored advice and producing accurate, competitive quotations
Converting enquiries into new business while working towards achievable targets
Identifying cross-selling and up-selling opportunities to support wider growth
Managing the full client journey from initial enquiry through to policy documentation
Key Responsibilities
Handling new business enquiries from first contact through to completion
Proactively following up on leads generated through marketing campaigns
Matching client requirements with suitable insurance products and solutions
Ensuring all documentation is accurate, compliant, and professionally presented
Building long-term, trust-based relationships through outstanding client service
What We’re Looking For
Experience within commercial insurance
A positive, proactive, and client-focused mindset
Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and explain solutions clearly
Confidence working towards goals and achieving targets in a supportive team environment
Cert CII qualification, or progress toward achieving it
What we offer as our New Business Account Handler:
For a full list of our benefits, click .
Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Monday 25 May 2026
Interviews will be held W/C 1st June 2026.
Strictly no agencies.
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
Robertson Bell are partnering with a large and nationally recognised charitable organisation to recruit an experienced Finance Transformation Director to lead a major finance modernisation programme.
Following a comprehensive review of the finance function, the organisation is embarking on a significant 2-year transformation programme designed to move finance from a highly transactional environment to a more strategic, insight-led, and mission-focused function.
Operating within a highly complex organisation with revenues exceeding several hundred million pounds, this is a high-profile leadership opportunity to shape and deliver a complex programme spanning process improvement, systems simplification, reporting enhancement, automation, and cultural change.
The Opportunity
Reporting into the Executive leadership team, you will lead a large-scale transformation programme across several interconnected workstreams, helping to modernise finance operations and improve organisational effectiveness.
Key areas of focus will include:
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will bring a strong blend of senior finance leadership experience alongside demonstrable transformation and programme delivery expertise.
You will ideally have:
This role offers the opportunity to lead a highly visible 2-year transformation programme with genuine long-term organisational impact.
The role operates on a hybrid basis, with approximately two days per week in the office, although flexibility can be considered for the right individual. Candidates seeking day-rate opportunities are also encouraged to apply, as alternative engagement options can be discussed.
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Summary:
The Head of Engagement & Fundraising will play a pivotal role in driving the charity's mission forward by developing and implementing innovative fundraising strategies. This position is essential for enhancing community engagement and building lasting relationships with donors, ensuring the sustainability and growth of our initiatives in North Leeds, Yorkshire. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence in fundraising efforts.
Why This Role Matters
As Head of Engagement & Fundraising, you’ll be the strategic force behind the charity’s mission — developing and delivering an ambitious engagement and income‑generation strategy that strengthens long‑term sustainability.
You’ll lead a passionate team, champion the charity’s voice across all channels, and build meaningful relationships with funders, partners, community groups and local networks.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior role where your ideas, leadership and creativity will directly shape impact across the region.
What You Will Do:
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for an experienced, values‑driven professional who combines strategic thinking with the ability to deliver in practice.
You’ll be:
Why join us?
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV along with a supporting statement outlining how your experience, skills, and values align with this role.
We actively welcome applications from people with lived experience and from under‑represented communities.
Closing date: 26 May 2026 at midday
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Please note: no recruitment agencies or third‑party applications, thank you.
Our values
ABOUT US
The Economist Educational Foundation is a fast-growing charity on a mission to ensure that every child is empowered to think critically and communicate effectively about the world’s most complex current issues.
Last year, 10,800 teachers downloaded Topical Talk lessons, reaching 532,000 children in over 86 countries. We are on track to double this number, reaching over 1 million school children by the end of 2026.
Topical Talk helps children join inspiring discussions about the news by providing:
Topical Talk Headlines - award-winning weekly lessons for classroom discussions about global news stories
Leadership for Change Prize - child-led solutions to complex global issues
Community partnerships - support and training for teachers via partnerships with Multi-Academy Trusts in the UK and School Districts in America
THE ROLE
We are looking for a motivated Administrative Officer to provide the quality support and attention to detail that keeps our programmes running smoothly. You will be joining a passionate team dedicated to helping children all over the world develop their critical thinking and learn about global current affairs. We are a small but growing team of 17, and in this role, you will work across every part of the charity, seeing our impact in action and ensuring our daily operations are handled with total consistency.
We want a positive and supportive self-starter who takes genuine pride in their work being done well. You will be someone proactive who anticipates the team's needs and is always looking for ways to make our systems and processes more efficient. This is a brilliant opportunity to learn and grow with us; you will gain a unique, 360-degree insight into how a charity operates while benefiting from our position as an independent organisation supported by The Economist Group. You will experience both the charity and corporate sectors, building a professional network across the Group and developing a versatile, high-level skill set as you progress your career.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Team operations and administration
Provide essential admin support including booking travel, purchasing equipment, managing the post, and supporting printing
Act as the administrator for most team subscriptions, online tools and softwares
Maintain a well-organised office environment, including inventory management for the team cupboard and equipment
Proactively identify and fix broken systems, creating better ways to manage tasks
Build strong relationships with the key teams from The Economist Group such as Facilities, HR, and IT to ensure smooth operational support to the Foundation’s work
Financial administration
Accurately process and record weekly payment runs and invoices in the banking and finance systems
Assist with financial reconciliation and proactively chase outstanding payments or missing receipts
Process staff and volunteer expense claims, ensuring they align with the charity’s financial policies
Programme and event support
Act as the first point of contact for the Foundation’s inboxes, providing excellent service to teachers by troubleshooting account issues and managing enquiries
Support the programme and fundraising teams by collating qualitative and quantitative data on students and teachers for programme and funder reporting
Manage the process of sending physical materials and resources to schools and teachers when relevant, including packing, addressing, and coordinating couriers or post
Lead the logistics for webinars and live lessons on online event tools, including managing platform settings and hosting calls
Coordinate logistics for team socials and events with partners, funders, and trustees, including room/venue booking, catering, and on-site setup
HR and onboarding
Manage candidate logistics, including posting roles, redacting applications, handling diversity monitoring forms, and scheduling interviews
Provide high-quality service to applicants, acting as a warm and professional point of contact for all interview coordination
Lead the practical setup for new joiners, including IT access, office tours, equipment handovers, and managing DBS checks
WHAT WE OFFER
Real impact: you’ll support the team to make a real difference to children’s ability to think critically, listen well, express themselves and understand the big issues of our time
A friendly, driven and highly-effective team: we are deeply committed to being an inspiring place to work, where we learn and achieve things that matter together. Our team of experts work creatively and collaboratively, whilst taking full responsibility for their goals
Development and support: we invest in training and development and will support you to build the skills and experience as you need
A competitive benefits package to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance
We’re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background.
We enable disadvantaged children to build essential critical-thinking and communication skills through inspiring discussions about the news.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.