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Job Title: People and Culture Assistant
Team: People and Culture
Location: London, Cardiff, Edinburgh or home based with a requirement to travel.
*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £27,694 to £43,642. The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £30,463 depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.
Context and purpose of role
This role will support the People and Culture team in providing a high-quality people experience for volunteers and employees. This role is far more than just administration.
You’ll be a pivotal member of the team, being highly organised, flexible and supporting team members to achieve their objectives, whilst consistently maintaining high levels of customer service to the whole organisation.
The team is a centre of excellence and a resource that drives and supports the organisational strategy and work of other teams by:
· Providing a fantastic people experiencefor our volunteers and employees.
· Attracting and retaining high calibre people.
· Embedding our culture and values in all elements of our work.
· Growing and developing our people.
· Rewarding and recognising our volunteers and employees appropriately.
Key responsibilities
Operational excellence
· To lead and deliver outstanding administration and advisory support throughout the journey of all employees and volunteers at the Ramblers.
· Proactively respond to first line internal and external queries, seek a resolution and (where needed) refer to appropriate person in the team.
· Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships with employees and volunteers across the organisation.
· Proactively manage all data in our People systems, ensuring complete accuracy.
Employee and volunteer journey
Coordinate all aspects of the employee and volunteer journey including:
· Deliver and support a sector-leading recruitment and onboarding experience for all our volunteers and employees in conjunction with key stakeholders across the Ramblers.
· Management and development of our application tracking system to attract key talent.
· Coordinate resources to ensure relevant materials are available to support volunteers, employees and their managers throughout their Ramblers journey.
· Responsible for supporting the performance management and development of our people.
· Manage the learning and development platform and support learning and development projects and activities.
People systems and data management
· Ensure that all people related documentation is completed accurately and stored appropriately.
· To manage the input and maintenance of people data on relevant systems, ensuring that records are accurate, updated and errors identified and resolved.
· To ensure the processes, tools and resources available on Rambler’s systems are accurate, user friendly and support a great user experience.
· Input, manage and interpret data to support the creation of reports to enable data led decision making.
· Support the co-ordination of our people surveys and action plans.
Payroll and contractual
· Responsible for the collation, preparation and checking of payroll information for all new starter and leaver information, pay changes, position changes etc, for submission to payroll for processing.
· Maintain good knowledge and understanding of all relevant policies and procedures relevant to the role and keep up to date with employment legislation.
· Responsible for the administration of our benefits programme.
Co-ordination activities
· Assist in preparing notes, reports, presentations, and spreadsheets as required
· Manage the team inbox(s), logging, dealing with and responding to queries regarding people opportunities, work experience, feedback, etc. and referring relevant queries to other colleagues or teams as appropriate.
· Provide administrative support for larger team projects and activity, for example, employee surveys or volunteer recognition events.
· Support the creation and development of inspirational employee and volunteer events and meetings.
· Create peer support opportunities for employees and volunteers so that they can share experiences and learn from each other.
General
· Undertake such other duties as may be required of the post.
· Maintain a consistently high level of service to our customers. Ensure high levels of confidentiality and credibility are always delivered, whilst being both proactive to the Ramblers needs, priorities, and deadlines.
· We operate a hybrid working model. The postholder will be expected to attend our London Bridge office for up to two days each month to take part in team meetings and collaborative working. There is also the opportunity to work from the office on additional days if preferred.
The person
Knowledge and Experience
· Experience of working as a people or volunteering assistant role in a fast-paced business.
· Experience of administering payroll.
· Developing strong, collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders.
· Ability to deal and proactively manage conflict and/or difficult situations between people.
· Experience of People systems/ Customer Relationship Management Systems and Microsoft office suite.
· Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
· Strong organisation skills and the ability to balance multiple demands.
· Ability to maintain confidential information and treat sensitive matters appropriately.
· Ability to balance multiple demands and a strong attention to detail and accuracy to data management.
· Ability to work collaboratively at all levels across the Ramblers and with external agencies.
· Understanding of employment legislation and how it applies to the Ramblers.
· Part qualified or interest in pursuing the CIPD qualification.
Personal Attributes
· Committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
· Resilient with the ability to work under pressure and to tight and competing deadlines.
· Flexible and able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
· Drive to do a great job provide a great employee experience.
· Detail-oriented and methodical in approach.
· A solutions focused approach to work and managing relationships.
· Proactive and resourceful, with a positive and resilient attitude.
· Willingness to undertake training (CPD) to ensure skills and knowledge are up to date.
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive
We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring
We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering
We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible
We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £27,456 - £31,500 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Abbey Wood, London – 3-4 days pw in the office
Closing date: 3rd August 2026
Benefits: Generous holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexible working opportunities, excellent training and development and employee assistance programme.
The Community Hospice is looking for an enthusiastic and relationship-focused Individual Giving Fundraiser to join their dedicated Fundraising Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in growing individual giving income through engaging campaigns, supporter stewardship, regular giving and in-memory fundraising initiatives.
You’ll manage a varied programme of fundraising activity, develop meaningful supporter journeys, and build lasting relationships with donors who help make every moment matter for patients and families across the community. From delivering appeals and campaigns to coordinating in-memory initiatives and supporter events, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference while working within a supportive and values-driven organisation.
To be successful as the Individual Giving Fundraiser you will need:
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please contact us and quote the reference 3051AJ.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, using extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates with the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, and you can read more about our commitment to diversity here: https://www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If sufficient applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the application period earlier than advertised.
Salary: Circa £25,000 per annum
Contract: Temporary, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid working – Alton office minimum two days per week
Closing date: ASAP
Benefits: Hybrid working, supportive and collaborative team environment, contribute to improving the lives of people affected by kidney disease
We are searching for a Fundraising Assistant to join their Events and Community team on a temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and enthusiastic individual to provide administrative, fundraising and event support, helping to deliver exceptional supporter experiences and ensuring the smooth running of community fundraising activities.
The role will involve working with fundraisers and volunteers, maintaining accurate supporter records, coordinating fundraising materials, assisting with events, and leading a research project to identify future fundraising opportunities. This position would suit someone who enjoys building relationships, is highly organised, and is passionate about supporting a worthwhile cause.
To be successful as the Community Fundraising Assistant, you will need:
If you would like to discuss this role with us, please contact us and quote the reference 3044AJ
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector; you can read more about our commitment to diversity here: https://www.ashbyjenkinsrecruitment.co.uk/our-commitment-to-diversity/
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you to find the right opportunity.
If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to close the application period early.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Development Officer
Salary: £33,000
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Location: East London
An established philanthropic foundation and grassroots grant-maker is seeking a talented, relationship-focused Development Officer to support its ambitious fundraising plans and help increase the funding available to communities experiencing poverty and inequality.
Working closely with donors, businesses, charitable trusts, and other partners, the organisation connects philanthropy with grassroots community organisations that deliver vital support across East London.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to develop their career within fundraising while making a tangible social impact.
About the Role
Reporting to a senior fundraising lead and working closely with the Chief Executive and colleagues across the organisation, you will play an important role in developing supporter relationships and generating sustainable income.
You will have exposure to a variety of income streams and work alongside experienced senior colleagues, making this a particularly attractive opportunity for someone looking to broaden their fundraising experience.
Key responsibilities will include:
· Acting as a first point of contact for enquiries from prospective supporters and donors.
· Helping develop relationships with existing and prospective corporate, individual, public-sector and charitable trust supporters.
· Researching potential supporters and turning information into useful briefings and engagement opportunities.
· Supporting the development of compelling fundraising proposals, pitches and donor meetings.
· Helping deliver fundraising initiatives, sponsored activities and supporter events.
· Building strong relationships with corporate partners and supporting volunteering and wider engagement opportunities.
· Supporting wider fundraising activity and contributing to the organisation's income ambitions.
About You
You are likely to bring:
· Experience within fundraising or a related relationship-focused role.
· Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
· Confidence engaging professionally with a wide range of stakeholders.
· Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
· The ability to manage several priorities within a busy environment.
· A proactive, tenacious and personable approach.
· An understanding of fundraising, or the ability to quickly develop your understanding of how strong supporter relationships translate into sustainable income.
Above all, we are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys building relationships and is motivated by the opportunity to help generate more funding for communities experiencing inequality.
For someone looking to develop their fundraising career, the breadth of this position offers valuable exposure to multiple income streams, different types of supporters and experienced senior colleagues.
How to Apply
To view the full job description, please visit the Giving Back Recruitment website.
Click the ‘Apply Now’ button and submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement explaining your interest in the opportunity and how your experience makes you suitable for the role.
For an informal and confidential discussion about the opportunity, or if you require additional support with your application, please contact Alex Williams at Giving Back Recruitment
Recruitment Timetable
Closing date: 27 August 2026
Interviews: 4 September 2026
Please note that the recruitment window may close earlier if sufficient suitable applications are received.
To view the full job description, please visit the Giving Back Recruitment website.
Placing Talent. Creating Impact. Giving Back



The Work Rights Centre is looking for an experienced and values-driven Immigration Adviser or Solicitor to join our frontline team. In this role, you will deliver life-changing legal advice to vulnerable migrants, while using your frontline insights to contribute directly to strategic campaigns, research, and policy work that challenge the systemic causes of injustice.
This is an ideal opportunity for an empathetic immigration expert who thrives in an agile and collaborative environment, and wants to plug the vital gap in support available through legal aid.
Pay: £36,000 - £42,000 (depending on qualifications and experience)
Contract length: Permanent (6-month probation)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate)
Location: London hybrid (with possibility of remote-only for an exceptional candidate)
We offer a high-trust, learning-focused culture, flexible/remote options for exceptional candidates, generous SQE study/funding policies, and enhanced leave, pension, and sick pay benefits
The role
You will provide high-quality legal advice and representation at IAA Level 2/3 or Solicitor standard. Your diverse casework will range from assisting sponsored workers on high-risk visas, to managing complex human rights cases and supporting victims of modern slavery and trafficking. Crucially, your work will not happen in isolation. You will work closely with our employment advice team on overlapping cases, collaborate with policy and comms colleagues to evidence systemic issues, and help deliver public legal information and training.
About you
We seek an enthusiastic professional with at least 3 years of experience delivering high-quality immigration advice, who demonstrates a deep empathy for the experiences of vulnerable migrants.
You will also have:
Level 2 or 3 IAA accreditation OR status as a qualified Solicitor eligible to practice in England and Wales.
A 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in law or a related subject.
At least 3 years’ experience providing immigration legal advice in compliance with IAA/SRA standards.
Excellent legal research, analytical, and case management skills, with the ability to manage complex caseloads and tight deadlines.
Outstanding client management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to lay persons clearly and compassionately.
A collaborative, team-first mindset and a commitment to the mission and values of the Work Rights Centre.
Desirable: Knowledge of Modern Slavery and the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), familiarity with social welfare law, or proficiency in a language other than English.
How to apply
Send your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience, skills, and how you meet the person specification to by Sunday, 30th August.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a short technical task.
Even if you aren't sure you check every single box, if you hold the required qualifications, share our commitment to high-quality legal advice, and have a passion for social justice, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Please download the full job description below for detailed responsibilities and organisation FAQs.
Work Rights Centre is a charity dedicated to helping migrants and disadvantaged Britons access employment justice
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a chartered institution for building services engineers to recruit their next Senior Networks and Engagement Manager – Regions and YEN.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly respected professional membership body at a time of growth and development, leading engagement across their regional and early-career volunteer networks.
We're looking for an experienced relationship manager, volunteer engagement specialist or membership professional who enjoys working with volunteers, building meaningful stakeholder relationships and driving positive change. If you're motivated by supporting networks to thrive, improving ways of working and delivering strategic projects that make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
The organisation is the professional body for building services engineers and exists to advance and promote the art, science and practice of building services engineering.
They support professionals throughout their careers by setting standards, accrediting education, investing in research and influencing industry policy. Working with them offers the opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable built environment while supporting a passionate and engaged membership community.
Senior Networks and Engagement Manager – Regions and YEN
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Location: Farringdon, London
Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days per week in the office)
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
This is a varied and influential role within the organisation's Networks and Engagement team, with responsibility for supporting regional volunteer networks across the UK and internationally, alongside the Young Engineers Network (YEN).
The position combines strategic leadership with operational oversight, ensuring regional and volunteer networks are effective, well-supported and positioned to maximise member engagement.
You will work closely with senior volunteers, committees and board members, while also managing and developing two direct reports.
This is not a committee administration role. Instead, you'll take ownership of ensuring volunteer networks are functioning effectively, identifying opportunities for improvement, leading strategic projects and helping shape the future structure of the orgnisation's regional engagement model.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic oversight and support to UK and international regional networks. Work closely with volunteer committees to ensure effective governance and engagement. Support and develop the Young Engineers Network (YEN). Lead strategic projects relating to volunteer engagement and network development. Review and improve the effectiveness of regional structures and ways of working. Build strong relationships with senior volunteers, board members and colleagues. Lead annual planning and activity processes across networks. Support membership growth, retention and engagement initiatives. Line manage and develop two team members. Attend regional meetings and events as required. About You
We're looking for someone who combines excellent stakeholder management skills with a genuine passion for working with volunteers.
You will likely bring:
Experience working with volunteers, committees, networks or membership communities. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Experience leading teams and developing colleagues. An understanding of governance and committee structures. The ability to work strategically while remaining comfortable with operational delivery. Experience managing multiple projects and priorities. Excellent communication and influencing skills. A proactive mindset and the confidence to identify and implement improvements. Applications are welcome from candidates within membership bodies, professional associations, charities, institutes, not-for-profit organisations and other environments where volunteer engagement and stakeholder management are central to success.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact across a large volunteer network while shaping how engagement is delivered in the future.
You'll join an organisation with a clear sense of purpose, work with highly committed volunteers and members, and play a key role in delivering projects that support the future of the profession.
The role offers an excellent blend of strategic work, relationship management, leadership and project delivery, making it ideal for someone ready to take the next step in their career.
Closing Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026 - please note early applications are encouraged.
Charity People is a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching organisational needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background, including age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe greater diversity leads to greater impact for the organisations we work with.
About you
Do you want to use your skills to make it possible for people with myeloma to live longer and better lives? We are looking for a Company Partnership Fundraiser to support the delivery of our ambitious fundraising strategy by growing income from companies and organisations across the UK, developing strong partnerships and delivering engaging fundraising opportunities that inspire support for Myeloma UK.
You will have experience of working in a charity or customer focused environment and be able to demonstrate success in building effective relationships with excellent relationship management skills. Being able to manage a wide range of tasks, work well under pressure together with a commitment and desire to make a difference is essential for this role.
The post holder will have excellent communication, organisational and IT skills with the ability to be flexible with your workload and prioritise effectively. Experience in fundraising, partnerships, or business development (ideally with corporate audiences) and using Raiser’s Edge or similar CRM system would be an advantage but not essential.
About the role
The Company Partnership Fundraiser willgrow income from companies and organisations across the UK The role will focus primarily on employee-led fundraising and local business support, developing relationships that arise from personal connections to myeloma and growing these into long-term sources of income and engagement. They will build on local company opportunities often identified by the Community Fundraisers and promote Myeloma UK’s exciting range of events to encourage participation and support, as well as proactively identify new opportunities for company support.
You will work with Fundraising colleagues, collaboratively identifying wider fundraising opportunities such as community events, major donor, and legacy leads which can then be developed further by the relevant fundraising specialist in the team. The role will require travel throughout the UK to maximise engagement opportunities with supporters and income generation. As well as quarterly team meetings and other opportunities to network with Myeloma UK colleagues.
The post holder will provide the highest quality of stewardship and supporter journey to maximise engagement, retention and build a sustainable pipeline of support as well as representing Myeloma UK at meetings, events, and networking opportunities to build awareness and generate support,
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on the incurable blood cancer, myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well.
We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every person affected by myeloma has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure. Until then, our mission is to help every person living with myeloma, live well, for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture. We offer employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working which includes both home and hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme. We are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.
How to apply
If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending the following:
1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role
2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
Applications close on 9am on 24 August 2026 and online interviews will be held w/c 31 August 2026.
Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:
· sex
· race
· disability
· age
· sexual orientation
· gender reassignment
· religion or belief
· marital status
· or pregnancy and maternity
Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Support Workerto play a pivotal role in our Southwark Mental Health Service.
This role is to work shifts and will require occasional weekend work.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
In this rewarding role, you will work closely with service users to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support that promotes recovery, independence, and wellbeing. You will engage individuals in comprehensive assessments, support planning, and safety planning, ensuring that all plans are user-led and tailored to their unique needs, aspirations, and goals. Working collaboratively with the Service Manager/Team Manager, you will assess referrals and develop, review, and monitor support, safety, and move-on plans. You will build strong partnerships with external agencies, families, carers, and other key supporters to ensure coordinated and effective support. The role also involves helping service users access healthcare, education, training, employment, and other opportunities that support their recovery journey, while encouraging participation in social and skills-development activities that promote inclusion and confidence. As part of a flexible and supportive team, you will contribute to maintaining a safe, welcoming environment, oversee health and safety requirements, support tenancy sustainment including occupancy agreements and rent payments, and provide information and signposting to carers so they can access the support available to them.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
We are looking for a confident and proactive individual with excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills. You will be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, and partner organisations, using your strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to build trust, foster positive partnerships, and achieve the best outcomes for service users. You will demonstrate a professional and ethical approach at all times, acting with integrity and gaining the confidence and respect of those you work with. Strong IT and digital skills are essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. You will be comfortable producing reports and written documentation, maintaining accurate records and databases, analysing information, creating presentations, and managing professional communications. The ability to support the ongoing development and maintenance of service and contract-related databases, working alongside IT colleagues where required, will also be important in ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are
Chefs in Schools is a young, ambitious charity that’s rapidly growing. Our mission is to improve kids' health, through improving school food & food education. Working in areas of high deprivation, we support and train schools and their kitchen teams to serve the best, freshest and tastiest food possible, alongside meaningful food education. We share our learning and resources freely, aiming to inspire and enable others to follow our lead.
We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and have ambitious targets to ensure every child has access to incredible school food and food education, setting them up for life with the skills and knowledge to feed themselves well.
About you and the role
This is a pivotal role, at a pivotal moment for us. We are entering a critical growth phase, which includes rapidly expanding our own operations and managing significant external partnership. As Head of Finance & Systems, you will be accountable for ensuring we have the right systems and structures in place to grow at pace without detriment to good governance.
The purpose of this role is to lead on our finance strategy, and ensure all of our systems, reporting and processes are helping to drive forward the charity and deliver on our objectives at scale. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and Directors to ensure that financial planning is effective and supported by accurate data analysis. You will report directly to Trustees as required and ensure that the highest standards of transparency and probity are maintained.
You will be joining the team during a period of growth in the size and complexity of our delivery. We currently have 24 employees and anticipate growing significantly in the next twelve months. You will have a crucial role in shaping our systems and processes to ensure we can scale effectively, both our existing programmes and a new membership-based programme that is in development. We’re looking for an experienced finance professional with an interest in effectively using technology and systems to drive efficiency, without compromising on accuracy or compliance.
You will oversee all financial administration, ensuring this is carried out proficiently and in line with all legal and regulatory requirements, including ultimate responsibility for ensuring that all statutory filings are made accurately and on time. Your role will also encompass ensuring that we operate within legal & regulatory frameworks and stay up to date with changes in relevant legislation.
The responsibilities, skills and experience listed below are intended to give you an idea of what we need for this role. If you don’t meet every requirement, but feel as though you would be able to work with us to deliver the majority of them, we would urge you to apply anyway. We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and for us the most important ‘experience’ is passion for our mission. You may be just the right candidate for this, or other roles.
We want to get to know you at the interview and understand we can do this best if you’re at ease. We’re an inclusive employer and work hard to create a welcoming working environment for everyone, including appointing a neurodiversity champion to help us identify how we can make our work environment work for everyone. If you need adjustments to the interview process please let us know.
As we work with children & young people, an offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS clearance, in line with our safeguarding policy.
Key responsibilities:
Developing a comprehensive financial strategy that supports the delivery of the charity’s objectives and activities.
Have ultimate oversight of the external audit and production of the statutory accounts, supported in delivery of this by the book-keeper.
Produce the monthly management accounts and bespoke financial reports—including accurate forecasting, restricted fund tracking, and variance analysis—ensuring decision-makers have clear, actionable data.
Forecasting cash flow and managing the treasury position.
Manage the contract and performance of the bookkeeper and outsourced payroll providers; setting strict monthly closing deadlines, enforcing data accuracy, and ensuring they deliver a clean trial balance for management accounting.
Oversee sound financial administration, management and governance across the organisation, ensuring robust financial controls in place and operating effectively.
Provide leadership and guidance to all things finance related, providing mentoring and support to the team, and coaching on financial awareness.
Accountability for monitoring that the organisation’s services are, and will, run to budget, supporting budget holders and reporting promptly on risks
Support the Partnerships & Impact team and Programme Managers with financial inputs to funding proposals and ensure restricted funds are used in compliance with grant conditions.
Developing our systems strategy, including reviewing suitability of our current systems (Quickbooks for accountancy, Beacon CRM, PLEO for expenses management, Survey Monkey for data collection etc. ) and ensuring optimal use of systems, maximising automation, and using AI where appropriate.
Constantly seeking to develop and improve the organisation’s financial systems, policies and procedures to promote dynamic, best practice and up-to-date application of tools, systems and approaches
Supporting the organisation’s data governance by ensuring financial systems (e.g., Quickbooks, payroll, expenses) are secure, compliant, and integrated in line with data protection principles.
Leading an effective risk management process.
Ensuring the organisation’s compliance with charity law, in accordance with the Charity Commission in England & Wales and all financial reporting requirements.
Essential Skills & experience:
Charity Finance Experience: Practical, senior-level experience working within a UK non-profit finance function, including a strong working knowledge of the Charities SORP and accounting for restricted vs. unrestricted funds.
Hands-on Management Accounting: Proven experience independently producing monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis from scratch.
End-to-End Audit Management: Experience preparing year-end audit files, reconciling balance sheet control accounts, and acts as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
Accountancy Qualification: Full or partial qualification through an accredited body (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, CIPFA).
Tech Literacy & Data Reconciliation: Comfortable troubleshooting and navigating modern finance tech stacks (e.g., Xero, Pleo) and pulling financial data/reports from a CRM system (e.g., Beacon).
Vendor & Staff Management: Experience supervising junior staff (or office managers) and actively managing the performance, timelines, and accuracy of outsourced providers (e.g., bookkeeping and payroll).
Desirable skills & experience
Systems Implementation: Past experience project-managing a software migration or building native integrations/automations between a CRM system and accounting software.
Broader Operations/HR Exposure: Basic familiarity with HR administration, GDPR workflows, or managing organizational risk registers in a small team environment.
Sector Passion: A demonstrable interest in food education, children’s health, or food systems.
Benefits
You would be joining a friendly, supportive team who works hard but believe in a healthy work/life balance. We were voted one of CODE Hospitality’s happiest places to work in 2024. We seek a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge. Joining a small, collaborative team means you’ll be able to contribute to and draw on various projects and strategic insights.
We offer 33 days of holiday per year including bank holidays, 3 additional office closure days over the Christmas period as well as wellbeing days over the summer school holidays. We also have a Cycle to Work scheme, hybrid working, enhanced parental leave, and free access to the CODE app for discounted restaurants & hospitality venues. We are committed to developing our team and will support you with relevant training opportunities including £250 towards elective training and development of your choice.
We also offer Bupa Dental Insurance, Income Protection Insurance, as well as access to the Aviva Smart Health Platform which offers health benefits including free rapid access online GP appointments, free counselling and wellbeing support.
Application process
In line with our commitment to ensuring a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we invite candidates to answer a series of questions related to their day-to-day job.
We recommend that you develop your answers offline and copy them in when you’re ready to ensure you don’t lose your work if interrupted.
Your answers will go through our sifting process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers. A long list of candidates will then additionally have their CVs reviewed. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 30 mins online interview. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a second, in-person interview at our office in Brixton, London.
Expected duration of this application process: 7 weeks
First interviews will be held 1st -4th September
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Shop Manager
Lead a shop. Save lives.
RSPCA Finchley, Golders Green, Hendon & District Branch is looking for an enthusiastic and commercially minded Shop Manager to lead our North Finchley Charity Shop and help transform the lives of vulnerable animals across North London.
Location: North Finchley, London
Salary: £21,840 per annum
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: Permanent contract (subject to successful completion of a 3-month probationary period)
Every sale, every donation and every volunteer you inspire helps fund the rescue, veterinary treatment, rehabilitation and rehoming of abandoned cats and kittens, alongside neglected, injured and vulnerable animals. This is more than a retail management role: it is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day.
You willlead the day-to-day operation of our busy charity shop, motivate and develop a team of staff and volunteers, drive sales both in-store and online, maximise donations and deliver an excellent customer experience while supporting the Branch's local animal welfare work.
We're looking for someone with retail management experience who enjoys leading people, achieving ambitious targets and delivering outstanding customer service. Charity retail experience is welcome but not essential.
The role will include weekend working and occasional evenings in line with the operational needs of the Branch.
To Apply
Please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria set out in the Job Description and your suitability for the role.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should sufficient suitable applications be received.
Due to the anticipated volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest in joining RSPCA Finchley, Golders Green, Hendon & District Branch and wish you every success in your future career.
Please assure you address all essential criteria in the cover letter and give examples of how you demonstrate them
Are you a CCAB qualified accountant with a passion for making a difference?
We have a 6-month opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our Finance team, backfilling a team member and supporting the delivery of several organisational projects and initiatives
About the role
As a Senior Financial Accountant, you'll work closely with the Financial Accountancy Manager and team to provide technical accounting support.
You'll work in a variety of areas covering our balance sheet and statement of financial activities, which could include charity or commercial income recognition, investments, cashflow, VAT, reconciliations and support various finance projects across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
About you
We are looking for a CCAB or equivalent qualified accountant. You'll have relevant experience in the not-for-profit sector, including knowledge of Charity SORP and charity tax. You'll be a proficient user of accounting systems and possess strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
To be successful in this role you'll:
Experience with Dynamics 365 F&O, professional practice and/or audit would be advantageous but is not essential.
Working arrangements
Please note this is a 6-month fixed term contract opportunity, backfilling another member of the team.
This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
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Our client, a well-established not-for-profit organisation, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide both strategic and operational HR support during a significant Oracle HR/ERP implementation programme.Working closely with senior stakeholders, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting organisational readiness, driving people-related change, and ensuring business continuity throughout the implementation period.
Key Responsibilities
Person Specification
What's on OfferThis is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation during a period of significant transformation, helping to shape the people agenda whilst supporting the successful implementation of a critical Oracle programme.
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Harris Hill is delighted to be recruiting for a Grants Officer on behalf of a growing and entrepreneurial charity supporting high-value philanthropy and grant-making in the UK and internationally.
Location: Central London (Hybrid – 2 days office / 2 days home working)
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + bonuses
Contract: Full-time, Permanents
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced grant-maker with strong knowledge of UK charity law and grant-making compliance. You'll manage a varied portfolio of grants, undertake due diligence, and help deliver funding that creates meaningful impact.
Key responsibilities
About you
You will have:
In return, you'll join a collaborative and ambitious organisation where you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact while developing your career in philanthropy and grant-making.
For more information, please submit your CV.
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.