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Message from the CEO
Dear candidate,
Thank you very much for your interest in the role. We are at an exciting inflection point as an organisation. Currently, we are a £6m T/O organisation with ~75 staff educating ~650 students and apprentices across our two campuses alongside a variety of short course activity. In recent years we have focused on putting the systems, processes and improved physical and digital infrastructure in place to allow us to scale our business model, and therefore our impact, rapidly.
Core to these solid foundations has been a significant improvement in our financial health in the past year following the successful completion of our capital projects and the residual impact of the covid-era falling away. With no debt, growing reserves and strengthened philanthropy relationships, we can be confident in investing in the right strategies for further growth.
To ensure we are pursuing the right strategies, we are embarking on the formulation of our new strategy for the next 5 years in Spring 2025. We will be bringing together the college's internal and external stakeholders, alongside pro bono support from Bain&Co., to set bold new goals for the next decade and a detailed roadmap for how we will meet them, specifically how we will dramatically increase the number of learners we educate and empower to become the next generation of diverse digital talent.
The Director of Finance and Operations is a pivotal role in the realisation of our renewed and heightened ambitions. Growth is only sustainable and successful when built on solid foundations and scalable infrastructure. Your role will be to ensure this is in place and continues to grow to meet our current and future needs . You will articulate the College’s financial and infrastructure development strategies in conjunction with our expert Governors and your senior leadership peers. You will then be responsible for the effective implementation of these strategies and the management of a high-performing team to execute on them in line with the College's 5 values: Collaboration, Creativity, Curiosity, Resilience and Rigour.
I hope this sounds like an exciting challenge. If it does, please read on and I very much look forward to reading your application.
Mark
Welcome to Ada!
We are searching for a dynamic, new Director of Finance and Operations as the College enters an exciting new period of growth across our Greater London and Greater Manchester regions and beyond. Ada is a high-performing specialist technical College, the first brand new Further Education College in England since 1993. We use our deep relationships with our learners and industry partners to deliver a transformative education experience and train the next generation of diverse digital talent. We achieve top tier results and outcomes for our learners with a particular focus on recruiting learners from less privileged circumstances, ethnically diverse backgrounds and young women who are particularly under represented in the tech sector. >90% of our alumni are in employment or further education. For those in employment, 67% earn greater than the median graduate salary and 97% earn greater than the local living wage.
All our sixth form students and apprentices are passionate about tech and we are committed to supporting them to progress onto highly skilled roles in the digital sector. In London, our specialist sixth form students consistently achieve the best BTEC Computing results in England while completing award winning work experience and live brief projects with industry partners like King Games, Deloitte and Bank of America.
In London and Manchester, we train almost 500 Higher Level and Degree Apprentices digital apprentices for 30+ companies ranging from Just Eat and Salesforce through to Deloitte and PwC as junior developers, data analysts and tech consultants. We use innovative Foundation and BSc.programmes that are developed with our employer partners and validated by the Open University with 98% of our apprentices passing and graduating successfully and progressing into permanent employment in tech.
At present, we operate from our new campuses in London in Pimlico and Manchester in Ancoats, opened in August 2023 and February 2024 respectively.
Role information
Nature of the Role: 0.8 or1.0 FTE. Hybrid working
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Responsible for: Finance and Operations (inc. Premises, IT, Data and Impact)
Annual Salary: £competitive
Pension: Workplace pension, employer contribution @ 10%*
Holidays: 30 days per annum
Location: London (Pimlico) or Manchester (Ancoats)
Closing Date: 25 March 2024. (Candidates' applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications are advised.)
* Other options may become available in the near future
About You
Ada is looking for a talented Education Finance professional with experience of managing wider operational functions such as Data & Information, IT and premises. Leading a committed and growing team, you will be a key member of the College’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and work closely with Board Members. You will be laser focused on effectively managing Ada’s financial performance alongside the delivery of our digital transformation strategy and oversight of our MIS systems and data returns, ensuring our premises and IT deliver staff and students the resources they need. You will ensure our systems, processes and premises remain fit for purpose and focused on staff usability as the College grows and scales its learner volumes and impact. Our board is clear that with our fantastic new campuses delivered and improved financial health, we need to urgently grow our learner volumes and impact to realise our ambition of being a truly National College.
Experience and Ambition
A successful candidate will be able to evidence:
- An excitement for being part of the Ada’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the opportunity to be a senior leader in a small, fast-growing College with ambitious plans, enviable industry links and a high performance, can-do culture.
- A track record of successful financial management and leadership in the FE sector, or significant compensatory experience, which is easily translatable to the role
- A track record for leading, building and managing high-performing teams
- High ethical standards and influencing skills with the ability to engage effectively with all staff across the College, the governing body, EFSA, DfE and Employer/Philanthropy partners
- Good knowledge and instincts for the basics of effective information and data management, compliance and impact measurement
- The ability to lead college-wide projects to improve our IT and digital capabilities
- A focus on being able to deliver the key resources – physical and digital – to enable our learners and staff to excel
- Strong attention to detail and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and be involved in resolving operational issues where needed.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of a robust financial, physical and digital management infrastructure for the College
- Be a collaborative, enthusiastic member of the College’s ELT, working closely with staff and Governors to help deliver our ambitious strategy
- Lead the Finance, Data, Impact, IT and Premises teams, driving high performance and effectiveness.
- Work with your team, providing timely finance and data analysis to the Board of Governors, CEO and ELT to aid strategic decision making
- Lead on effective risk management and mitigation at the College working with the Director of Operations and other relevant team members
- Working with auditors on the production of statutory accounts and oversee and effective internal audit cycle (currently outsourced). With the Audit Committee Chair and Board Clerk, lead the organisation of the Audit Committee.
- Lead on iteratively updating and effectively implement the organisation’s digital transformation strategy
- Support the college’s emerging impact function in the delivery of cutting-edge analysis and information on our performance and how we impact the lives of our students
- Lead on strategic risk management, working with other senior leaders to maintain accurate registers and reporting regularly to the Board of Governors.
- Lead the finance team to ensure effective treasury management, including annual budgeting, effective cash flow management and short and long term forecasting
- Maintaining and developing key relationships with all relevant external bodies
- Providing leadership to our new Impact function, ensuring that we accurately identify how we change the lives of our students and feed this back into the improvement of our offer.
- Undertaking other duties commensurate with the role as directed by the Chief Executive Officer or as delegated by the Chair of the Board.
Legislation and Compliance
• To provide leadership on ensuring that all statutory returns are accurately prepared and submitted in a timely fashion. These include the FE sector annual ESFA and ILR returns.
• Ensure the College has adequate insurance cover at all times including employer’s liability, buildings and equipment cover, personal accident, travel insurance and other relevant cover.
• Acting as Chief Data Officer in response to GDPR requirements.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
• A demonstrable track record of successful financial management in an Education and Skills context
• Demonstrable experience of board-level interactions, external stakeholder management and leading and managing high-performing teams in line with Ada’s five values.
• Good working knowledge of effective: data management systems and practices, financial and management information systems, GDPR and compliance matters in a regulated organisation
• The ability to provide leadership and drive improvement across a broad range oforganisational services
• Demonstrable evidence of embedding and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Desirable Experience:
• Accountancy Qualification, e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA.
• An understanding of the funding, regulatory and legislative environment of Colleges.
• Delivery of, or strong involvement in, organisational digital transformation.
Note: The job description is designed to provide an overview of the main duties related to the role. It is not an exhaustive list and can be varied in consultation with the post holder.
Safeguarding
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check when appointed to the post. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to the interview day.
Equal Opportunities
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills recognises that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity:
• To provide and promote equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity;
•To recognise and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community;
• To ensure that all employees and prospective employees of the College are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment on grounds such as age, disability, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender reassignment, trans status, socio-economic status or any other irrelevant distinction;
• To provide and promote a positive working, learning, and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any forms of harassment, bullying or victimisation.
Applicants with disabilities
Ada, the National College for Digital Skills is keen to increase the number of disabled people it employs. We therefore encourage applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If there is anything in this regard that you would like to discuss in relation to your application please contact us.
Sponsorship
Sadly, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role, so can only accept applications from candidates who have the legal right to work and remain in the United Kingdom.
How to Apply
Please complete send a CV and brief Cover Letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to us. If you have any queries in advance of applying then please also direct them to this email address.
our mission is to educate and empower the next generation of diverse digital talent.
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Inter Mediate is one of the world’s leading independent peacemaking organisations. Operating out of London, we work in conflict zones around the world to support peace negotiations and advise on strategies to stop and prevent wars. This is an exciting opportunity to join our small, expert projects team as a Projects Director, with a special focus on conflicts in Africa.
Key responsibilities
The Projects Director reports to the Senior Conflict Advisor and is responsible for:
- Developing and sustaining relationships with parties to negotiations and/or key actors, both directly and remotely;
- Preparing and supporting the Senior Conflict Advisor and other senior colleagues in relevant negotiations and, as appropriate, leading negotiation sessions and providing advice;
- Preparing fully costed project proposals, in conjunction with Projects and Finance and Operations staff and consultant experts;
- Developing, managing and delivering existing Inter Mediate projects;
Specific Responsibilities
- Developing, managing and delivering existing Inter Mediate conflict resolution and dialogue projects, with a geographic focus on Africa and a thematic focus on conflicts in the wider Muslim world;
- Developing and sustaining relationships with parties to negotiations and/or key actors, both directly and remotely, travelling frequently to project locations;
- Supporting external consultants and negotiators in the field and at home;
- Leading research necessary to deliver projects
- Preparing and supporting the Projects Team and Executive Director in relevant negotiations and, as appropriate, supporting negotiation sessions and providing advice;
- Ensuring the appropriate allocation of project finances, producing project reports in line with donor requirements, and managing relationships with key project donors;
- Scoping opportunities for Inter Mediate to develop new projects, based on sound analysis of the context and of Inter Mediate’s unique ability to contribute;
- Updating donors on relevant projects, and maintaining and developing the relationship with the donors working with the Operations team;
- Preparation of fully costed project proposals and project reports;
- Compiling project progress reports for senior management/trustees’ meetings;
- Representation of Inter Mediate in external forums where appropriate.
Experience, skills and qualifications
Successful candidates will need to demonstrate:
- A masters degree in politics, conflict resolution and peacebuilding, international affairs, public policy or an equivalent subject. Relevant work experience (with a preferred focus on Africa) may be accepted in lieu;
- 7-10 years of work experience in conflict resolution or peace process support for a governmental, non-governmental or inter-governmental organisation, or an equivalent field such as diplomacy, humanitarian access, political risk advisory services, conflict journalism or conflict analysis;
- Deep expertise in the dynamics and stakeholders shaping African politics and conflicts, including with non-state armed groups;
- Excellent written English, and evidence of ability to produce high-quality written work to deadline;
- A strong general understanding of political and conflict dynamics and the ability to produce well-structured and concise analysis;
- Ability to operate successfully in high pressure, sensitive political environments and provide support to high-level leaders;
- Evidence of strong cross-cultural interpersonal skills including managing a range of stakeholders;
- Flexibility and adaptability to support the smooth running of a small team, and willingness to take an “all-hands-on-deck” approach when required;
- French fluency is highly desirable and will be an advantage for candidates
Inter Mediate particularly welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds
Working at Inter Mediate
A normal working week consists of 35 hours. Our office operates between 8am and 6.30pm with core hours from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Inter Mediate operates a hybrid working model, with at least 2 set days per week in the office in London.
Benefits include: 25 days holiday, pension contribution and private health insurance (following successful completion of the 6-month probationary period).
IM is unable to currently sponsor working visas. All applicants must have the right of employment within the UK.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced Director of Income Generation to join our Senior Leadership Team on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. We are looking for candidates across England, Wales and Northern Ireland and this role will be based in our offices or at home but with some travel within England, Wales and Northern Ireland as required.
As a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a strategic role in the overall leadership and management of Friends of the Earth. This role has the responsibility of ensuring implementation of an ambitious but achievable income generation strategy. You’ll also be responsible for managing multiple income streams, all contributing to a robust and resilient portfolio of income that enables maximum organisational impact.
We are looking for an empathetic, inspiring and approachable leader with a strong track record of successful, sustainable income generation. You will have experience of strategic thinking and planning and the ability to build collective commitment to a vision. You will also have the ability to analyse the external environment and navigate clear paths for Friends of the Earth using mixture of new ideas and best practice, together with a solid understanding of the wider NGO context with regards to income generation and supporter engagement
This is an excellent opportunity to join the Friends of the Earth Senior Leadership Team and be a key part in delivering our ambitious income generation strategy to support a great campaigning organisation.
For further information please refer to the Candidate Information Pack.
Closing date: Wednesday 19th March 2025 (23:59)
Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days)
Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with regular travel to London once a fortnight.
(London salary applicable to candidates who are based in the London office a minimum of two days a week)
Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture.
Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.
Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.
We are part of an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it.



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THE ROLE: The Director is responsible for the overall running of Maa Shanti. This includes supporting and managing staff, developing strategy, operational management, contract management, service development, consultancy, partnership working, safeguarding and child protection, HR, recruitment, marketing and social media. The Director will also have oversight of financing and fundraising, with support from the head of Fundraising and the accountants. Some of these activities, such as social media, are delegated to staff members with guidance and direction from the Director. The Director is supported by a committed board of trustees, and communicates and reports to the board regularly.
THE COMPANY: Maa Shanti supports South Asian mothers who are impacted by domestic abuse. Our aim is to reduce isolation, and increase confidence, knowledge and skills for our services users. We do this by improving access to activities, education and employment and through the provision of advocacy and support (both in person and remotely). We run a programme of events, workshops and events which includes e.g. yoga, mindfulness, cooking, vocabulary groups, arts and crafts, excursions and children’s activities during school holidays. The charity was founded in Islington as a grassroots organisation in 2004 and has grown in strength and size in the last 20 years. We currently have 5 members of staff working for the charity.
WHO CAN APPLY: The successful candidate will be creative, committed, organised and have a good understanding of the issues facing our service users. They will have experience in leading an NGO/charity, managing staff and volunteers, fundraising, stakeholder and funder management, service development, charity administration, infrastructure and compliance, working with a board of trustees and working with vulnerable women and children. This role is open to women only (exemption under the Equality Act 2010).
Closing date: 10 March 2024, 17.00 hours
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Goodman Masson are delighted to have partnered with Ambition Institute, who are currently recruiting for a new Finance Director.
At Ambition, their vision is an education system where every child can thrive, no matter what their background. They do this by supporting teachers at every stage of their careers through evidence-based professional development.
You will be a qualified accountant with strong experience in a senior financial leadership role and exposure to working at board level.
Day to day responsibilities include:
- Lead on financial strategy, engaging with the CEO, COO and Executive Committee (ExCo)
- Work with leaders to enable them to make informed decisions in line with overall financial strategy
- Engage with the Board of Trustees, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary data and analysis
- Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Lead financial modelling and projections across the short, medium, and long-term
- Develop competitive and compelling financial proposals that align with Ambition's goals
- Provide strategic guidance on the financial viability of new products
- Lead financial aspects of bidding processes
- Ensure the integrity of financial records and that the charity's financial operations are compliant
Essentials:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified
- Experience in a senior financial leadership role
- Experience operating at board level
- Track record of strategic financial planning and management
- Strong leadership and team management skills
Desirable:
- Financial modelling associated with product development and bidding processes (highly desirable)
- Experience working within the charity sector or mission-driven organisation
Salary is £80,000 + Excellent Benefits including generous employer pension contribution of 11%.
Candidates can be based in London, Birmingham or Manchester. Very flexible, hybrid working on offer.
In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Your new company
A well established, medium-sized London charity.
Your new role
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for managing a team of six with two direct reports and leading the management of the Finance and IT functions. Duties and responsibilities include ensuring the efficiency and compliance of all finance and IT processes and advising the SMT and Board on the financial position of the organisation. The anticipated duration is 3 months+. To start ASAP. Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant and an Interim Finance Director with recent experience in the not-for-profit sector.
What you need to do now
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We are delighted to be recruiting for a visionary, mission-driven leader to join Mary’s Meals UK, as Executive Director. Reporting to our Board of Trustees and Chief Growth Officer – MMI, you will provide inspirational strategic and operational leadership to Mary’s Meals UK (MMUK), to drive and lead ongoing growth and innovation, as we strive to grow our movement and raise awareness and funds, on a national scale. With an entrepreneurial approach to growth, you will be bold and brave, seeking new opportunities and partnerships to foster growth, whilst nurturing our existing, deeply committed supporters.
As Executive Director, you will demonstrate strong leadership and bring proven experience of engaging and leading a leadership team through periods of growth and change, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Strategy development, implementation and execution will be key to success, and you will demonstrate service, simplicity and stewardship to support agile growth across a variety of sectors and regions.
MMUK is the largest and longest established National Affiliate in the Mary’s Meals network, currently raising c.£20M to support global school feeding programmes, reaching children living some of the world’s poorest countries. The promise of a meal attracts these hungry children into the classroom, giving them the energy to learn and hope for a better future.
Key responsibilities:
· Collaborate with the MMUK Board of Trustees and MMI to lead the design and execution of an ambitious growth strategy, to ensure the organisation can achieve its mission and stays true to our values.
· In collaboration with our Director of Supporter Engagement & Income, develop and deliver an ambitious fundraising strategy for MMUK, focused on growing our supporter base, developing new partnerships and nurturing existing partnerships with various networks and other grassroots communities.
· Work with our Director of Communications to develop and implement an ambitious media and communications strategy to drive growth.
· Manage, monitor and report on the progress against organisational goals and objectives, in collaboration with our Director of Finance & Operations.
· Serve as the primary liaison to our Board of Trustees: manage, inspire and cultivate the board relationships.
Mission-driven, with extensive experience of leading a high performing non-profit or profit-making entity, on a similar scale. You will have experience across a broad range of strategic and operational functions and will combine your proven ability to drive growth, develop and nurture productive relationships and inspire our movement. Strategic in outlook, you will role model our dearly held values, inspiring and engaging everyone involved in our movement and representing MMUK to key supporters, donors and stakeholders.
You will also need:
· Significant experience of providing inspirational leadership to a senior management team and a wider organisation, with the ability to develop and live organisational culture.
· Strong experience of developing and executing strategies to drive revenue generation or fundraising.
· Experience of representing an organisation to key supporters, donors and stakeholders.
· Deep commitment to Mary’s Meals’ vision and mission and reaching the next child waiting.
· Familiarity with Churches and Christian networks would be advantageous but certainly not essential, as would the ability to represent MMUK in faith-based networks with confidence and credibility.
We are a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. As an organisation, named after Mary the mother of Jesus and shaped by Christian values, we feel that the way we do things is as important as the result and we welcome all who wish to play their part in our important work. We continue to change the lives of over 2.4 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.
We are a values-driven organisation, we believe in the innate goodness of people, respect the dignity of every human being and family life and believe in good stewardship of the resources entrusted to us. In line with our values, Mary’s Meals is fully committed to a culture of safeguarding.
We have a remote-first approach to work and are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work-life balance. We have an office in Glasgow and London for those who would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis. Some travel across the UK and to countries where Mary’s Meals operates will be required.
If you are inspired to join our movement and our vision, mission and values resonate with you, we would love to hear from you. Please click Apply and include your CV and a succinct covering letter, of no more than two A4 pages, telling us why you want to join Mary’s Meals UK and why your skills and experience would make you a great Executive Director.
Closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd March. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
Applicants must reside and hold full right to work in the UK.
Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Goodman Masson are currently partnered with Crisis Action to recruit for their new Finance and Operations Director!
Crisis Action is a pioneering and award-winning organisation whose aim is to prevent human suffering caused by armed conflict. With a unique model of working behind the scenes to catalyse joint action, Crisis Action brings together its global network of civil society organisations to leverage their respective skills, expertise, and resources and increase their collective impact in changing the calculations of the world's most powerful decision makers to take meaningful action to protect civilians from war and violence.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing financial management and reporting strategies as well as ensuring strong financial control processes across the team. You will also oversee the IT team, ensuring the development of strong IT policies.
Day to day responsibilities include:
- Support the Senior Management Team to shape long-term organisational strategy
- Lead on organisational strategies and plans encompassing finance, operations, IT and risk management
- Offer expert financial advice and analysis to aid management teams in strategic decision making
- Support the CEO in risk management
- Provide overall leadership to the finance function, ensuring strong finance systems are in place
- Lead the relationship with Crisis Action's auditors
- Ensure the funds of Crisis Action are invested to achieve maximum returns
- Oversee organisational security systems and processes
- Ensure the development of a strong IT policy
Essential:
- CCAB Qualified Accountant
- Experience leading finance teams within a human rights or international development organisation
- Strong understanding of Charity SORP
- Knowledge of IT and infrastructure
Salary is £70,000- £80,000 (Subject to experience) + Excellent Benefits.
Applications are being reviewed as and when they are received, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure you do not miss out.
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.
About the role
The Director of Finance and Resource works collaboratively across the whole of Plantlife Group, leading, developing and delivering a highly effective and strategically aligned support service.
The role is responsible for all support services including finance, IT and digital services, HR, facilities, procurement as well as governance across the Group.
You will ensure financial integrity, as well as formulating strategies for growth and sustainability across the Group.
Alongside your financial expertise you must have an understanding of best practice in HR and IT management and strategy development.
We currently have almost 100 staff located across the UK, mostly working remotely. Our support services need to be positioned to provide our growing staff base with the tools and resources to do their jobs efficiently and effectively in order to deliver for nature and ensure the Plantlife Group is a place people want to work.
As Director of Finance and Resource you are instrumental in a number of Board interface capacities and will be a director of at least one of the fully owned subsidiary companies
To apply for the role or view the full recruitment pack, please visit our website. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note we do not accept CV's.
Goodman Masson are currently partnered with Crisis Action to recruit for their new Finance and Operations Director!
Crisis Action is a pioneering and award-winning organisation whose aim is to prevent human suffering caused by armed conflict. With a unique model of working behind the scenes to catalyse joint action, Crisis Action brings together its global network of civil society organisations to leverage their respective skills, expertise, and resources and increase their collective impact in changing the calculations of the world's most powerful decision makers to take meaningful action to protect civilians from war and violence.
You will be responsible for developing and implementing financial management and reporting strategies as well as ensuring strong financial control processes across the team. You will also oversee the IT team, ensuring the development of strong IT policies.
Day to day responsibilities include:
- Support the Senior Management Team to shape long-term organisational strategy
- Lead on organisational strategies and plans encompassing finance, operations, IT and risk management
- Offer expert financial advice and analysis to aid management teams in strategic decision making
- Support the CEO in risk management
- Provide overall leadership to the finance function, ensuring strong finance systems are in place
- Lead the relationship with Crisis Action's auditors
- Ensure the funds of Crisis Action are invested to achieve maximum returns
- Oversee organisational security systems and processes
- Ensure the development of a strong IT policy
Essential:
- CCAB Qualified Accountant
- Significant leadership experience at a senior level in the charity or Not for Profit sector
- Extensive senior strategic level experience managing finance functions
- Strong understanding of Charity SORP
- Knowledge of IT and infrastructure
Salary is circa£80,000 (Subject to experience) + Excellent Benefits.
Applications are being reviewed as and when they are received, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure you do not miss out.
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.
This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded charity dedicated to making life-changing wishes come true for children with critical illnesses. As the new Director of Finance, you will play a pivotal role in driving the financial strategy and performance of the organisation, contributing to the leadership team, and ensuring the charity's financial sustainability and growth.
Director of Finance
Remote working with minimum 1 day per month in Reading Office
£96,000 per annum
Flexible working options (including 4-day working week and compressed hours available)
You’ll be joining a dedicated and dynamic Senior Leadership Team that thrives on collaboration and growth. The ideal candidate will be someone who is not only financially qualified and detail-oriented but also a people-focused leader who can enhance the team dynamic, inspire development, and support the wider organisational strategy.
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Passionate about developing people and fostering positive team culture
- Resilient and adaptable in the face of challenges
- Strong strategic leaders, both across finance but also the wider organisation
- Experienced in building and presenting robust financial strategies to boards and stakeholders
- Experienced leaders in the charity sector
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Deadline for applications: 23rd February 2025
First interviews with Prospectus: 26th February – 5th March
Panel interviews with Make-A-Wish: w/c 10th March onwards
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POST DETAILS:
Post Title: Finance & Admin Officer
Location: London / Some hybrid
Salary: £28k-£30k per annum DOE
Hours: Full-time, 36 Hours per week
Reporting to: Senior Management Team (SMT) – CEO, Director of Operations & Director of Development
JOB SUMMARY:
The Finance & Admin Officer will support the Rio Ferdinand Foundation’s SMT and regional teams with key areas of responsibility around financial administration, supporting internal and external communications and planning, travel arrangements and general administration tasks.
Key responsibilities include:
Financial Administration:
Supporting the Director of Development with
· Day-to-day financial administration
· Monthly cash flow reconciliations against bank statements
· Processing monthly expenses and petty cash claims
· Preparing financial claims and reporting for donors and partners
· Preparing financial reporting info for the board and audit committee
Communications & Planning:
· Supporting the SMT with preparation of board and audit committee papers and materials, minutes and actions
· Supporting the SMT with staff onboarding and administration, editing and sharing contracts, new starter forms etc.
· Supporting the SMT with writing and editing documents and presentations and arranging online and in-person meetings as required.
· Overseeing the info@ general email address forwarding queries to relevant team members
· Supporting internal communications between regional teams attending and minuting weekly regional leads meetings and arranging other online meetings.
· Supporting regional teams with planning events including booking venues, caterers, photographers and other suppliers, sourcing equipment where required, and managing invites/booking systems and guestlists
· Ordering equipment, stationery, merchandise items and staff kit
· Supporting production of quality of external publications, assets, marketing materials and digital content, including website and social media as required.
· Support to the maintenance of the Foundation’s event planning system.
· Support to creating and maintaining a centralised database of Foundation partners and key contacts.
· Supporting training delivery and administration by booking venues, arranging workbooks and equipment, collating learner information and posting certificates.
Travel Arrangements:
· Supporting the SMT with booking travel and accommodation arrangements as required
· Supporting regional teams by booking travel and accommodation arrangements for events or Foundation away days.
· Supporting Ambassadors and guest speakers with travel and accommodation arrangements as required.
General/Other
· Maintain an efficient online filing system, keeping files up to date or archiving where appropriate
· Saving photo and video content on the Foundation share point and sourcing for team members as required.
· Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and report to the SMT as appropriate
· Coordinate annual leave and HR administration as required
Person Specification:
This is a pivotal role for the entire Foundation team supporting all colleagues to be more efficient and effective in their roles and responsibilities. The ideal candidate will need skills and experience in:
- Financial administration (desirably within a charity)
- Administration experience supporting remote teams
- Minute taking
- IT Skills including MS Office
- Experience using the Xero accounting software (desirable)
- Strong communication skills
- Event planning/support
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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Our partner, seeks an empathetic finance leader to lead the finance function, to offer strategic advisory support to the senior leadership during a period of change and support to the finance team to navigate the transition. This includes reviewing their processes and systems, and recommending improvements in these in light of the changes, advise on what the finance team looks like and how it is staffed.
Responsibilities
- Lead the global finance function. This includes leading on developing and overseeing a strong compliance framework; risk management; budgeting and forecasting; and reporting.
- Work with the senior leadership team, advising them on the financial implications of the change process, resourcing requirements and structure of the finance team, and overseeing organisational progress towards the financial strategies.
- Develop a globally integrated finance team, coaching them and supporting them through the change process.
Requirements
- Qualified accountant, senior finance leader with experience leading and supporting senior leadership through change within an international charity, with multiple entities and a global finance function, and empathetically managing change amongst the team.
- Excellent leadership skills, with demonstrable experience of coaching and developing a team, and able to communicate effectively.
This is a 9 month fixed-term contract; there is an opportunity for the contract to be extended, or the candidate to be considered for a permanent position in the new senior leadership structure. This role is only open to candidates with the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsoring. This is a mainly remote role (working from the UK), with some time required in-person for meetings.
Maudsley Charity funds and promotes ideas, collaborations and teams that give people most affected by mental ill-health the best chance to recover and fulfil their potential.
This is a pivotal interim role. Maudsley Charity has strong foundations and needs our interim Director of Finance and Operations to support and steward the Charity, while our newly appointed CEO establishes herself. Your work will contribute to vital objectives for the Charity, which in turn means they can continue to make a difference for people who experience mental illness.
Interim Director of Finance and Operations
Location: Ortus, Denmark Hill, London 50% (and home working)
Salary: £93,000 per annum plus excellent benefits
Contract: Fixed term contract - Full time
The Finance and Operations Team underpins the Charity’s delivery of its mission and is responsible for management of the Charity’s endowment, financial sustainability and charitable impact, governance and compliance, and management of business operations such as IT, facilities etc.
One of their goals for the next five years is to ensure that the Charity’s assets continue to be in good order, and this job holder will play a pivotal role in ensuring successful project delivery and well-executed business processes.
The charity operates primarily within the four boroughs served by South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark), but the work they fund has the potential for wider impact at both national and international levels through the sharing of the outcomes with the wider mental health community.
Closing date for applications: Friday 21st February 5pm
If you would like to receive the full job description for this role, with details on how to apply, please contact:
Sekai Lindsay: via the Apply now button
The Maudsley Charity is an equal opportunities employer, and makes no discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sex. We are committed to offering interviews to candidates who meet the role requirements and have lived experience of mental illness.
Head of Finance | Girlguiding | £74,581, plus £3,500 location allowance | Permanent | Hybrid Working
Altum Consulting are excited to be partnered with Girlguiding in their search for their next Head of Finance. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, this role will lead financial operations and strategic planning for the organisation while ensuring robust financial management and compliance. This will include producing high-quality management reporting and working as a collaborative business partner by supporting budgeting and forecasting whilst ensuring strong financial controls.
For over 100 years, Girlguiding has given girls a space where they can be themselves and have fun. They have a vision for an equal world where all girls can make a positive difference, be happy, safe and fulfil their potential and this is a very exciting time to be joining the charity!
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, support and develop a motivated finance team
- Deliver accurate and insightful management accounts and financial reporting
- Support the ongoing strategy of the charity working closely with the Director of Finance and Commercial
- Lead on budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning across the organisation, specifically with fundraising and transformation teams
- Develop key relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
- Manage the production of the annual report, audit and statutory accounts
- Ensure strong financial controls, policies and compliance for the charity
- Oversee the procurement function
Person Specification
- A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- Possess strong leadership qualities with experience of managing a team
- Experience in producing regular management accounting information, budgets, forecasts and long-term financial plans
- Ideally experience in producing annual accounts in accordance with Charity SORP
- Knowledge and experience in implementing financial systems and controls
- Excellent interpersonal skills with experience working with senior stakeholders from a financial and non-financial background
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive work ethic
This excellent opportunity offers a versatile and dynamic role, in an incredible working culture with passionate and motivated staff. The role would work in their Central London office 40% of the time and offer a number of generous benefits including a 10% employer contribution pension scheme, 25 days annual leave, flexible working opportunities and enhanced parental leave.
This role will close on 9th March. First stage interviews are likely to be held w/c 17th March and second stage interviews w/c 24th March.
Girlguiding & Altum are committed to employing and supporting a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Please apply directly or contact Imogen Brown at Altum Consulting to discuss the role further.