Finance Business Partner Jobs in Bristol, City Of Bristol

A well-established housing association with over 50 years of experience in the sector are looking for a Property Finance Business Partner to come into their welcoming team environment.

They place the community at the heart of their business and are excited to welcome a Finance Business Partner to their team for an initial 12 Month period. Alongside putting their tenants and communities at the forefront of their business, they understand the need for colleague satisfaction and make sure they invest in their workforce to get the best out of them.

Responsibilities:

• Qualified accountant with experience withing property e.g. compliance (gas, electric, damp and mould etc), planned works, asset maintenance, construction
• Confident business partnering with a range of stakeholders including Heads and Directors of Service
• Budgeting, forecasting and in year spend review
• Managing/improving team colleagues

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant with experience in a property/construction/social housing background
• Knowledge of property to help with terminology
• Ability to work in a large, dynamic finance team and liaise with a range of stakeholders
• Good interpersonal skills and use of a range of finance packages

If you are a Finance Business Partner with property experience who is looking for their next exciting role, please do apply or reach out via [email protected]

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

Senior Finance Planning Strategy Manager 
Location: Bristol, Birmingham, London or Sheffield
Permanent/Full Time
Closing date: 03/03/2025

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 1,416 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 & Nighttime Economy) 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
This role leads the teams who deliver the Business Partnering, Planning, forecasting, analytics and financial reporting for the businesses across the Community Engagement Network (Fundraising, Volunteering & Youth). The role is a key leadership position within the Finance team and the Community engagement Network for driving commercial analysis and insights to support and direct strategic decision making, track and govern spend and lead the revenue forecasting to forward-plan resources. Responsible for supporting the management accounting and business partnering to Community Engagement including budgeting and interim forecasts, ensuring they are aligned to strategic operational plans. Working in partnership with the Directors & Heads of across Community Engagement, the role specifically focusses on Fundraising, tracking and monitoring ROI and effectiveness of campaigns, Events and other fundraising initiatives. Line management of team overseeing Youth and Volunteering.

About You

Educated to degree level, Professional Accounting Qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), Minimum 5 years PQE experience and experience in Fundraising finance roles, Experience of fundraising strategies and best practices in the Charity Sector, Significant experience in managing the day-to-day, monthly and forecasting management accounting processes, Experience in leading a team to deliver a best-in-class business partnering service across an organisation, Track record of delivering high quality business and financial analysis, that provides insight into; business outcome drivers, the future business state, alternative scenarios and options, Extremely well organised, able to plan and deliver multiple competing priorities in a challenging environment, Ability to use Microsoft® applications especially Excel, to advanced level.

About the Role

• Provide a best-in-class finance business partnering service to Community Engagement and key stakeholders around St John regarding Community Engagement activities
• Provide strong support to the Head of Financial Planning & Analysis through the delivery of high-quality business and financial analysis, with detailed outcomes and benefits, to support consistent and effective delivery of services or identify and present coherent rationales for change
• Work with the relevant stakeholders to provide accurate and on time monthly management accounts, forecasts and annual budgets
• Provide financial acumen, support and challenge to St John’s Fundraising team, conducting cost-benefit analysis of fundraising campaigns to assess financial effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Analyse trends in donations and fundraising expenses to identify opportunities for cost efficiencies and revenue maximisation.
• Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes related to fundraising, such as donation tracking, financial reporting, and budgeting
• Ensure that all financial activities related to fundraising comply with relevant laws, regulations, and internal financial policies

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.

Senior Business Development Manager

Location: Home based
Salary: £45,500 - £48,500 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week
Department: Business Development
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent

Association of Colleges is the national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges in England. We are a not-for-profit membership organisation established in 1996 by colleges, for colleges. Our members make up more than 90% of the sector - educating and training 1.6 million people each year.

An opportunity has arisen to join the Business Development team at AoC as the Senior Business Development Manager. This role has become available at an exciting time, as the team develop and execute plans for income generation across the organisation, in line with AoC’s strategic plan. The Business Development team contribute to the delivery of AoC’s strategic objectives and support our members to deliver excellent outcomes for students.

In this role, you will manage the delivery of business development across AoC, and would be responsible for delivering a coherent approach to income generation for funded projects, sponsorship, and commercial partnerships across a range of functions.

To be successful in this role you must have experience of managing key partners and stakeholders and leveraging these relationships to maximise funding opportunities. Candidates must have demonstratable experience of sourcing and securing funded project work, managing the complete tender process, from various funding bodies and charitable trusts. You should be equally happy to work collaboratively within a team and independently. You should also value diversity at work, be prepared to work flexibly, manage multiple priorities and take responsibility for completing the job at hand to a high standard. If this is you, we would like to hear from you!

AoC has a culture of high performance and commitment and we expect and get a lot from our staff. We offer trust and autonomy in a highly flexible working environment with a great package of rewards that includes a generous holiday entitlement, flexible pension scheme, opportunities for professional development including sponsorship of professional qualifications. We also know that our passion for the further education sector, and our focus on enabling colleges to help people realise their talents and ambitions, act as a great motivator for working at AoC.

Please review the full job description and person specification, which outlines the role in more detail.

How to Apply

If you think you have the skills, experience, and attributes to hit the ground running in this position, we would welcome your application. Click 'apply now' below.

Your application must be submitted and received by 10am on 5 March 2025.
Interviews:  W/C 17 March 2025, virtual

Please note, candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be required to complete a short interview task, that will be emailed out to them at an agreed time and date in W/C 10 March 2025.

AoC is committed to providing equal opportunities and embracing diversity. We encourage applications from everyone and will not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity to join the AoC team.

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Our partner is seeking a Group Finance Officer to join a close knit finance team, within an impactful international charity working on climate resilience. The role in addition to having a focus on financial processing & accounting, has a significant focus on business partnering and providing support to the overseas teams.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the overseas teams with their finance data inputting, ensuring that these are accurate and complete; monitoring their cashflow, managing funding requests and processing intercompany invoices.
• Reviewing and supporting with processing payroll for the overseas offices.
• Reviewing and analysing their bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintaing budget holder reports.
• Support the team with the internal audit and annual year-end audit processes.
• Support with HR & other administrative tasks as required.

Requirements

• Astute individual, with a degree in or studying towards an accounting qualification such as ACA, CIMA or ACCA, and interested in a career in international charity finance.
• Strong technical background and understanding of double entry bookkeeping and data entry, strong attention to detail.
• Experience in developing systems, working with complex consolidation systems, and on grants financial management is desirable.
• Good numeracy & IT skills.
• Good relationship building and communication skills, able to work effectively with overseas staff with sensitivity, and support them with any queries/issues they have.
• Able to work effectively, prioritising a varied workload.  
• Working knowledge or fluency in French is strongly desirable.

This role is permanent, and is only open to candidates with the RTW in the UK. This role requires the individual to be in the office once a week. In addition to the salary on offer, the organisation will offer some support for those candidates studing towards an accounting qualification. 

Trinity College Bristol has a rich history of training men and women for evangelical ministry in both Anglican and independent contexts. Today, it is a gathered community of students, their families, faculty and staff united in their commitment to the Kingdom of Jesus. Alongside those studying onsite, the College welcomes “dispersed” students engaged in blended learning. Through both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training and research, the College seeks to shape leaders of Christ-like character in community for the sake of a missional church, who “live like the Kingdom is near.”

The College is seeking to appoint a Director of Finance & Operations who will ensure the flourishing of the College as a business. He or she will take a lead on College finances and other support services including the College site while contributing to broader decision making as part of the College’s Leadership Team.

This role requires someone able and eager to shoulder responsibility for the financial management of the College and provide oversight of other areas of operations. A strategic Christian leader, they must anticipate and creatively respond to opportunities to develop the College. Crucial to their success will be Christ-like character, strong financial and commercial instincts, as well as the relational wisdom and maturity to partner with a breadth of stakeholders on both strategic and operational issues.

Persons of UK minority ethnic/global majority heritage and with disabilities are under-represented in the college’s Leadership Team. In order to maximise our opportunity of making an appointment that will enhance the diversity of our team, at the shortlisting stage, the college will take matters of diversity into account when deciding which candidates who meet the essential criteria to invite for interview.

Carnelian Search is handling initial discussions about the post. Please click apply to contact the team. 

We are evolving! GL11 is more than a community hub—it’s a catalyst for change. Rooted in trusted relationships and shaped by local people we co-create practical solutions to real challenges that put local people at the heart of change. We know that when people lead, systems shift. By building the conditions for change at a local level, GL11 bridges the gap between community-led action and wider transformation, proving that when people feel heard, safe, connected, and valued, real change happens.

As the Head of Governance you will have a broad-ranging role to support the business, managing the overall business finances; ensuring compliance to charity, company and other regulations; providing HR and staff wellbeing support. You will be responsible for the buildings, capital works and maintenance and will work closely with the Head of Connection & Nurture to provide a welcoming, accessible and safe environment.

You will work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to provide the strong, caring and effective leadership required for GL11 to thrive. You will consult and advise on GL11’s strategy and operational plans, making sure your team’s personal objectives are aligned to the overall plan and are on track to meet the agreed targets.

This role is based at the GL11 Community Hub in Cam, Gloucestershire. Remote working opportunities are very limited as community connection is an important part of the role.

Ivy Rock Partners is supporting a well-established and impactful charity with the recruitment of a Financial Controller to join the team for a 1 year FTC.

As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for managing financial operations, ensuring strong internal controls, and delivering accurate financial reporting in line with charity regulations (SORP, FRS 102). You will play a key role in cash flow management, VAT compliance, payroll oversight, and business partnering with budget holders to ensure financial sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a finance team of 3
• Oversee month-end and year-end financial processes, including balance sheet reconciliations and statutory accounts preparation.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, PAYE, Gift Aid, and Direct Debit regulations, acting as the key contact for financial compliance matters.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and financial stewardship, supporting informed decision-making.
• Liaise with external auditors, ensuring a smooth year-end audit process.
• Develop and improve financial systems and reporting tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Work closely with budget holders, providing financial insights and business partnering support.

Key Criteria 

• Qualified accountant or substantial QBE experience
• Experience in charity finance, including restricted funds, grant management, and financial reporting.
• Excellent knowledge of VAT, payroll, and financial compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in financial systems (Microsoft Dynamics GP, Jet Reports, or similar).
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience in financial modelling and reporting.
• A proactive, problem-solving approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.

What is on offer

• Fully remote working
• Salary - £45,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)

Head of Business and Development (Care and Support) 

Home working, with the ability to travel to emh offices and other premises as required  

£60,000 per annum  

Hours –   35 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm 

About us 

Emh is one of the largest providers of affordable homes and support services in the East Midlands. We pride ourselves in providing high quality homes and services that contribute to sustainable communities. 

Our vision is to be the best social housing and care business in the country, leading the market as service provider and employer. 

Our values 

Our values are important to us and we’re looking for people who can help live our values of Integrity, Diversity, Openness, Accountability, Clarity and Excellence. 

The role 

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a new Head of Business Development to join our dynamic team at Care & Support. You will report directly to the Executive Director of Care & Support and will be an integral member of the Care & Support Senior Leadership Team. Collaboration with Operations, Quality & Compliance, Finance, and People Team colleagues will be essential to your success. 

About You: 

By taking on this role, you will be expected to demonstrate a high level of flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to personal and professional growth. Your willingness to travel, adhere to policies, and contribute to the overall success of the organisation will be crucial to your success in this position. 

About the Role: 

• Identify and Develop Opportunities: You will play a crucial role in identifying and developing new business opportunities that are not only profitable but also contribute to the long-term financial viability of Care & Support. 

• Manage Key Client Relationships: Build and nurture relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including commissioners in health and social care, funders, property developers, and partners in the education and voluntary sectors. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead cross-functional teams to foster sustainable, long-term growth, ensuring alignment across various departments. 

• Market Insight: Stay ahead of emerging sector trends by understanding funder commissioning plans and priorities, as well as provider base intelligence. 

• Strategic Partnerships: Propose and develop strategic partnerships that align with our mission and objectives. 

• Shape Long-Term Objectives: Help shape the company’s long-term objectives and devise actionable plans to achieve them. 

• Brand Promotion: Conduct webinars and presentations to enhance the profile of our brand and services. 

• Secure Framework Agreements: Work to secure places on framework agreements, approved provider lists, and open tenders to support the growth of both new and existing services. 

At Care & Support, we are committed to making a difference in our community. If you are ready to take on a leadership role that drives growth and innovation, apply today! 

You will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check for this role, which we will complete for the successful candidate.  As the role is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offender’s Act 1974, please can you ensure you detail both spent and unspent convictions on your application form. 

Company Benefits 

Our generous package includes: 

• Competitive salary 

• 34 days’ annual leave (including statutory days), increasing with length of service (pro-rata for part time) 

• Contributory pension scheme 

• Flexible working 

• A wide range of training and development opportunities (we are an Investors in People accredited organisation) 

For further information, please find attached the Job Description. 

How to apply 

Please send an up- to-date CV with a cover letter of no more than 4 sides of A4 in total, detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification. (Please note your covering letter and CV will need to be on the same document). 

Closing date for applications – Sunday 2nd March 2025 at 23.59. 

“We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions, we would therefore recommend an early application” 

We are looking for an Impact Investment Associate with a genuine interest in impact investing, to support our dual purpose to create profitable investment opportunities and deliver demonstrable positive impact across the three core areas of our investment activity: Housing, Net Zero and Community Impact.
 

The role sits within finance and operations, and you will work in close partnership with the investment teams. It’s a hands-on role where you will be producing case studies, written reports, and presentations, to demonstrate and raise awareness of the impact of our work. You will be responsible for measuring the impact of our investment activity and reporting on impact performance, and you will support with the design and implementation of impact frameworks for new funds, working with internal and external specialists to ensure that best practice is embedded in our impact approach. This is a unique position where you’ll get to play a part in a scale-up business with impact at its heart.
 

More details of the role responsibilities and requirements can be found in the job description on our website.

About You

We recognise that you may not be an expert in every area and place a high emphasis on attitude. We are seeking someone who is inspired by our mission, has a genuine commitment to delivering social and environmental impact, and shares our values, being sustainable, purposeful, inclusive, responsible, and enterprising.
 

You will be responsible for measuring, monitoring, and reporting on impact to our investors and stakeholders, so attention to detail and intellectual rigour are important. Technical knowledge, experience of impact measurement, and a passion for impactful finance are all equally relevant.
 

You’ll have excellent written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to write narrative and prepare reports in a variety of formats. You’ll also need to be an effective communicator and people-person as you will be working with teams across business areas and with external stakeholders. Equally critical are good analytical skills with the ability to work with data to communicate trends and messages. This includes the ability to work with formulas and charts in Excel.
 

Working for a small growing company, we’ll need you to be resourceful and proactive, and able to adapt to our changing needs and processes as the business evolves. Ideally, you’ll have worked in a small or expanding business, have a growth mindset and be keen to learn and adapt. We can support you with training, but you will also need to be comfortable using your initiative and working independently.
 

We are looking for someone with at least 2 years relevant work experience in areas such as impact investment, impact reporting, communications, sustainable finance, ethical lending, ESG consulting, grant-making, social housing, not-for-profits, social enterprise, or the public sector. You will probably have some formal or professional training in a relevant area such as finance, economics, business, marketing, or communications.
 

You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role. BBRC is unable to sponsor visas for this position.

Part of our Programmes and Delivery Directorate, all our Programme Trainers love working with our programme participants. They are the front line of our work, representing MyBnk’s exceptional programme quality in a range of settings. This is an outward facing role and will require significant travel to our delivery locations across the area to deliver face to face and (occasional virtual sessions) to varying groups of learners. We are really proud of the quality of trainers we hire at MyBnk; we have a good mix of people including former primary and secondary teachers and youth workers.

You will be joining an excellent team who know their stuff so there will be ample opportunity for you to learn and for you to feedback on where our programmes might improve. You do not need to be an already existing expert on financial education; we will teach you everything you need to know.

Key responsibilities:

Programme delivery Deliver MyBnk’s suite of programmes in a variety of settings to support the delivery of our business plan and the Programmes and Delivery Directorate’s Delivery Plan.

Deliver to the MyBnk education and accreditation framework ensuring young people have an excellent shot at achieving the programme accreditation.

Adapting your delivery to meet the needs and learning requirements of diverse learners – often thinking on your feet and flexing to what is happening in the room.

Completion of all MyBnk processes that surround our delivery work. Investing your time into your own development by learning from your colleagues and finessing your delivery craft.

Programme development Using your insight and experience to help support changes to our current programmes in a structured and thoughtful way.

Support MyBnk in engaging with young people to help develop our programmes as we move the organisation into a co-creation mindset.

Take the ownership of programme adaptation and development considering the differing needs of delivery across the country and allowing diversity of thought to thrive.

Support MyBnk in innovating into new programme areas that help deliver our mission. External relations Build relationships with delivery partners across your patch.

Proactively identify new opportunities where we can deliver our programmes or grow our work in a different way. Initial focus on our courses catering to vulnerable young adults.

Be the best ambassador for our work to all external stakeholders including young people, delivery partners, politicians, funders, the press, the wider education community, local authorities and so on.

Work with colleagues across the country as we continue to develop and grow the organisation.

Contribute to areas of the organisation that are ‘outside’ your immediate focus acting as trusted counsel to those in roles or teams that are different to yours.

Embed yourself into the organisation – recognising that our strategy and business plan are yours to deliver and that our culture is shaped with you and by you.

Comply with all MyBnk management processes – helping us to help you do the best job you can.

Support the work surrounding our Board of Trustees. To build highly productive relationships with influential people, both internal and external, and negotiated effectively to achieve positive outcomes that support fundraising activities.

As with all roles at MyBnk this job description outlines the key responsibilities, requirements, and attitudes of the role. It is not an exhaustive list of tasks that need to be completed and MyBnk reserves the right to amend the job description as both the role and the organisation evolve.

Senior Financial Modelling Analyst | £60,000 - £68,890 | 12-month FTC | Fully Remote

For the UKs largest not-for-profit social enterprise, we are recruiting a Senior Financial Modelling / Planning Analyst for a 12-month FTC. This role will be key, in developing, implementing, and reviewing complex commercial bids and acquisitions and modelling long-term contracts. This role will review and support other work, and will implement modelling best practice and due diligence, advising leaders on value drivers to inform the bidding strategy and financial outlook. Partnering closely with Commercial and Operations, this role will suit someone with a strong data analytics and commercial financial modelling background who has the ability to analyse data, identify trends and engage and influence a range of stakeholders consistently.

Main Duties:

• Deliver financial and commercial due diligence, analytics, and complex modelling, focusing on competitive tenders / auctions, mergers, acquisitions, disposals, subcontractor and direct awards
• Embed strong financial controls and policies around modelling review and sign-off governance
• Implement best practice in modelling across the group, support and train other staff with technical processes, modelling, and contract award processes
• Present, and summarise complex models, risks and opportunities to senior management
• Forge strong relationships across Finance, Operations and Commercial Bid Teams
• Support in long-term budgeting and forecasting processes
• Utilise modelling standards such as FAST, F1F9, Mazard, Smart, ICAEW Modelling Code, Operis, or BPM.
• Support the Senior Financial Planning Analyst and business leaders in developing and implementing strategy

Person Specification:

• Finance background or relevant degree, or FMVA, BIDA Financial Modeller / Data Analyst
• Familiarity with modelling standards such as FAST, F1F9, Mazard, Smart, ICAEW Modelling Code, Operis, or BPM.
• Experience in commercial bids, deals, or transactions
• Financial modelling and due diligence experience either at degree level or from within professional services
• Experience with financial modelling of large-scale contracts, pricing schedules, and business cases
• Experience of medium and long-term financial planning, costing and option / investment appraisals
• FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting experience
• Advanced Excel, ideally VBA

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

We are evolving! GL11 is more than a community hub—it’s a catalyst for change. Rooted in trusted relationships and shaped by local people we co-create practical solutions to real challenges that put local people at the heart of change. We know that when people lead, systems shift. By building the conditions for change at a local level, GL11 bridges the gap between community-led action and wider transformation, proving that when people feel heard, safe, connected, and valued, real change happens

The Head of Incubate & Develop combines an externally facing role with internal project development and incubation. You will work closely with the CEO to understand the needs of the community, explore and develop innovative ways to deliver projects and system change. A key part of your role will be to work with statutory and NHS partners to find and nurture new opportunities for collaboration and funding and to evidence the impact and outcome of our approach.

Through your leadership GL11 will continue to grow and be visible whilst meeting the varying needs of our communities. You will ensure that the welcoming and supportive culture of GL11 continues to inspire and that our vision, values and key aims are a living part of all our work. You will work collaboratively with the community to understand how, together, we can begin to effect system change in all our areas of work. You will use a community development approach and deliver through a range of resources including volunteers.

This role is based at the GL11 Community Hub in Cam, Gloucestershire. Remote working opportunities are very limited as community connection is an important part of the role.

As a Practice and Innovation Manager, you will lead the design and delivery of a range of practice-based partnerships, demonstrator initiatives, and test and learn activities, helping to turn bold ideas into action and shaping the conditions for community businesses to thrive. This will involve working collaboratively with community businesses, governments, organisations, and networks at national, regional and local levels. It will involve a varied programme of work which could include designing a new initiative to tackle barriers faced by community business, managing grant or investment funds to support activity, convening people from different sectors and facilitating discussions/workshops, or acting as a learning partner to test new approaches and share what emerges to influence wider policy and practice. You will work as part of a team as well as with passionate professionals across our organisation to amplify the efforts of community businesses and put them at the heart of a fairer economy. 

Our approach is to raise funds in the UK to support locally led implementing partners who deliver a wide range of projects including those that focus on maternal health, education, disability, women and girls, neglected tropical disease, supporting the vulnerable, and post-crisis recovery.

This is an exciting opportunity to be our next Chief Executive Officer and work with our small passionate team to provide strategic management and oversight and ensure that fundraising and grant making is cost effective, sustainable and appropriate. 

We are seeking a CEO who relishes a wide remit, is skilled in fundraising, enjoys supporting and developing an effective team and who is willing to ‘get stuck in’ and make things happen.

Key responsibilities include:

· Delivering strategic and fundraising plans aligned to the charity’s vision and values

· Responsible for all financial, legal and corporate functions

· Ensuring robust financial management and the overall financial health of the charity

· Delivering strong leadership to inspire, empower, motivate and maintain productivity

· Leading on all partner relationships in Ethiopia and in the UK

· ‘Dotted line’ interim management of our sister charity Ethiopiaid Ireland

The post holder will be expected to travel to Ethiopia. 

Download the full job description and candidate pack for more information and how to apply.

Recruitment Timetable 

· Application deadline:  Midnight on Sunday 2 March 2025

· 1st stage interviews: Monday 24 or Tuesday 25 March held online

· 2nd stage interviews:  Tuesday 1 April in our Bath office