Finance Manager Jobs in Ealing

Team: Data & Analytics

Location: Remotely, UK

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £36,649 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Data Analyst:

• Delivery of actionable and highly effective supporter analysis, reports, dashboards and statistical models to inform the evidence-based decision making of the Marketing and Income Generation directorate.
• Support departmental strategies and plans by analysing campaign effectiveness and providing a clear understanding of our audiences to optimise supporter journeys, improve targeting and drive engagement.
• Assist the Lead Data Analyst in designing, planning and delivering data insight projects to enable the directorate to maintain a supporter-focused view, maximising the returns on Cat Protection’s investments.

About the Data & Analytics team:

• The Data & Analytics team are a department in the Marketing & Income Generation directorate consisting of three sub-teams : data processing, data selections and data analytics.
• The Analytics sub-team focuses specifically on reporting, post-campaign analysis and deep-dive analysis projects
• We are a small team of 3 analysts, all working remotely

What we’re looking for in our Data Analyst :

• Significant database marketing/fundraising experience with use and manipulation of data structures with a relational database management system
• Significant data analysis and interpretation experience identifying key trends
• Advanced knowledge of FastStats
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Full understanding of the data analysis process from briefing to delivery
• Experience presenting analysis and managing stakeholder relationships

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 1st April 2025

Virtual interview date: Mid April 2025 – Dates to confirmed

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1.Anonymised application form

2.Video screening round

3.Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

My client is a large charity providing much needed services and support to children and young people in the UK. Stepping up and in to help and advise wherever they are required, the demand on their services is ever present and ever growing.

At present they are looking to recruit an interim Financial Controller who can lead on a review of their current financial processes to ensure best practice.

Key duties:

• Using technical accounting expertise, manage and implement change programmes across the finance and procurement team.
• Ensuring that controls are in place to ensure a clean year end statutory reporting process.
• Leading on overseeing the balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partnering with the internal audit division to lead on recommendations of new processes.

The successful candidate will hold a full accountancy qualification and have a strong track record in technical accounting (from a NfP or government background). Previous experience of process reviews such as systems implementations also desirable.

About the role:

As a Project Worker Complex Needs in our ELMS Service in Waltham Forest, you will have the rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals living with paranoid schizophrenia and other complex needs. Your role will be diverse and impactful, working directly with residents to provide essential support through key working, daily shift delivery, and client recording. You’ll also liaise with mental health professionals, helping coordinate appointments and advocating for residents when needed, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve.

You will support clients through structured key working and carry out comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments and goal setting, all while promoting Single Homeless Project’s values and practices. By implementing holistic support strategies, you will empower residents to manage their diagnosis and address their emotional, practical, and housing management needs. The role also includes supporting clients through engaging social activities such as a lunch club, bowling, and an allotment group, creating opportunities for connection and growth. As you guide residents on their journey toward independent living, your work will be pivotal in helping them build the skills and confidence needed to lead fulfilling, healthy lives.

The rota runs over Mon-Sun and some weekends are required. You will also be required to do light household chores and travel between the houses on the project.

About you:

• A working knowledge of severe and enduring mental ill-health, and the interventions and effective approaches to supporting individuals experiencing such conditions.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure and manage time effectively, prioritising different areas of work according to need.
• The ability to coach someone to undertake a range of practical tasks relating to living independently.
• A Person-Centred support approach and the ability to create collaborative support plans, build rapport, and foster collaboration with residents.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing Date: Sunday 30th March at Midnight

Interviews: Tuesday 8th April at ELMS in Leyton 

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant. 

CEO

We’re looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to lead our vital work, bringing their expertise in data and technology and their passion for nature to drive the NBN Trust forwards.

Position: CEO

Salary: £65,575 – £68,854 depending on experience. 

Location: Fully remote, working from home, with some travel. 

Contract: Permanent. 

Hours: 35 hours per week.  Flexibility regarding working pattern. 

Closing date: 9am, Friday 11 April 2025 

Interviews: 1st round, week commencing w/c 28 April. 2nd round, week commencing 5 May. 

The NBN Trust is a nature charity with a difference. Our mission is making data work for nature. The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries on Earth and, if we’re to stand any hope of fixing it, we’re going to need data. Lots of data. “What gets measured gets done”, as the saying goes. We need to understand what we’ve lost and what remains. We need to set targets for nature’s recovery. And we need to measure success as nature turns the corner and starts to make a comeback.

That’s where the NBN Trust comes in. We support the entire UK conservation movement by providing public access to the wildlife data that’s needed to make good decisions for nature. We’re a conservation charity, tech charity and people charity rolled into one – a unique combination!

You’ll be responsible for: 

· Driving the delivery of our strategy and vision of making data work for nature.

· Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with our partners, funders and stakeholders.

· Overseeing the day-to-day management of the NBN Trust, ensuring financial sustainability, staff performance and wellbeing, and good governance.

We’re looking for someone with a data or digital background, with a track record of overseeing the delivery a high-quality user experience through digital products and commercialising data or digital services. Passion for nature conservation is essential, as well as a desire to engage with the many natural history specialists who contribute data to the NBN Atlas. We’re looking for an ambitious individual with an agile, entrepreneurial mind-set, who can drive income generation and growth.

The ideal candidate understands what an excellent data platform looks like and how to continually evolve this to keep up with trends and developments. Attention to detail and ability to horizon-scan is key in overseeing the Trust’s projects and key work streams and ensuring good governance. The NBN Trust is a small team, with a big responsibility, undergoing a period of change, and your role will be to steer the staff through this change and deliver the NBN Trust’s strategy.

We’re a 100% remote-working charity, so you’ll need to be comfortable and effective working from home. The whole team meets up four times a year for in-person team meetings (in London and other locations around the UK).  The post holder may be required to work occasional weekends and evenings. 

Applicants must reside in the UK and be eligible to work in the UK. 

We’re an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer. We welcome all applicants, and we’re striving to create an inclusive and diverse team. If you’re interested in joining us, please read the Job Pack – and get in touch if there’s anything you’d like to ask.   

When applying, if possible, please also complete and return the EDI Recruitment Questionnaire.  This is not mandatory but will ensure we can gather information across a range of questions such as ethnicity, religion, working background, etc. to monitor the diversity of applicants.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Civitas Charity Recruitment are proud to be working with a recognised International Charity to help source their new Deputy Director & Chief Operating Officer to oversee its operations, finance, fundraising, HR, and administration. This role offers a unique opportunity to support vital work advocating for marginalised communities worldwide.

About the Organisation

The charity works tirelessly to promote and protect the rights of ethnic, religious, and linguistic minorities, as well as indigenous peoples globally. With a network spanning over 60 countries, the organisation partners with grassroots movements to challenge systemic inequalities and build inclusive societies. It has consultative status with the UN and observer status with the African Commission for Human and Peoples’ Rights.

About the Role

As Deputy Director & COO, you will play a key leadership role, ensuring the organisation operates effectively and sustainably. You will report to the Executive Director and lead on financial management, HR, operations, IT security, GDPR compliance, and fundraising oversight. You will also act as Company Secretary and be responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory and donor regulations. This is a full-time permanent post and can be located within London, Uganda or Hungary. Visa sponsorship is possible for this post.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applicants who share the charity’s commitment to anti-racism, gender equality, and decolonisation. Candidates with lived experience as part of an ethnic, religious, or linguistic minority, or with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Ideal candidates will possess strong financial acumen holding a relevant qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or equivalent. You will be able to demonstrate strong leadership and be comfortable in working on multi-currency donor funded projects and reporting structures. You will have significant senior leadership experience in operations management and also in building teams and developing systems and processes. Prior experience of working in a mid-size International Charity would be a bonus although we are open to candidates who maybe out of the charity sector.

How to Apply

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis.

Senior People and Culture Business Partner

Permanent and part-time (4 days a week)

Up to £70,377 pa (pro-rata) and depending on experience

Drinkaware is the UK’s leading alcohol charity with a vision of working together to reduce alcohol harm. We use our expertise to give governments, industry, communities and individuals the knowledge and support to make informed decisions about alcohol and how to reduce the harm it can cause.

We deliver public-facing campaigns and digital services, information and guidance, evidence-led advice to governments and industry as well as independent research, consumer insight and evaluation.

We are excited to recruit a Senior People and Culture Business Partner, with hybrid working arrangements possible. The role will sit within our Central Services Team and will report to the Director of Resources and Business Systems.

What are we looking for?

Are you passionate about making a difference in a small national charity?

We're looking for a dynamic HR leader to join our Senior Management Team and drive our People Strategy. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on HR management, ensuring our processes align with our mission and values.

You will oversee everything from recruitment to employee wellbeing, promote diversity and inclusion, and support organisational development.

If you're ready to lead HR initiatives that enhance our workplace culture and support our dedicated team, we want to hear from you!

How to apply?

For further information on the role, please refer to the attached job description and read about Drinkaware on our website.

Please submit an up-to-date CV and a covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining how you meet the role’s requirements and what you can bring to Drinkaware.

Final closing date: Sunday 23 March at 5pm

Drinkaware is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds and sections of the community.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, this key leadership role will be pivotal in developing and implementing strategies across events, community initiatives, challenge events, individual giving, and appeals. As Senior Mass Fundraising Lead, you will grow income, foster long-term supporter relationships, and secure vital unrestricted funds to support children and families affected by neuroblastoma.

The successful postholder will lead our mass fundraising efforts to ensure they are high-impact, supporter-focused, and aligned with the charity’s mission. Whether it’s delivering memorable fundraising events, growing challenge participation, or developing and strengthening individual giving programmes, your work will play a crucial role in achieving ambitious income targets to make a meaningful difference in the fight against childhood cancer.

Who are we looking for?

We seek a dynamic and strategic mass fundraising professional with a strong track record of developing and delivering successful fundraising strategies across multiple income streams.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience in mass fundraising – including events, community fundraising, challenge events, and individual giving.
• Proven success in developing and executing fundraising strategies to achieve ambitious income targets.
• Strong leadership skills – with the ability to inspire, manage, and develop a high-performing team.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities – effectively engaging donors, supporters, and stakeholders.
• A data-driven and innovative mindset, with experience using CRM systems to optimise fundraising strategies.

See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for more information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.  

Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required

First stage interviews: Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Second stage interviews: Tuesday 29th April 2025

As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.

Equal People Mencap support vulnerable adults and children, including those with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live independently and participate fully in the community. We work across west and central London.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced individual to join us as a Senior Support Worker, supporting a passionate and friendly team of staff. Working alongside another Senior Support Worker you will support the Floating Support Manager to deliver an effective support service which enables everyone to achieve their aspirations.

We enable people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals.

Working closely with the Project Manager, you will ensure that the quality standards and requirements of CQC are met and that the service meets and exceeds the expectations set out in the service specification. This will include working alongside the team to undertake referral assessments, plan transitions and work with individuals and their circle of support to co-produce and implement support plans.

At least 1 years’ experience in providing care and support is essential for this role.

We can offer you:

• A competitive salary

• Generous sleep-in allowances 

• Opportunities for overtime

• Company sick pay

• Paid carers leave

We are a passionate and inclusive organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures.

NEON is a capacity and infrastructure building organisation that exists to accelerate the transition to a new economy by building the power of social movements in the UK. This role is all about leading the charge on fundraising to power NEON’s exciting 2025-2029 strategy. You’ll work closely with the ED: Strategy & Fundraising to shape and roll out a bold new approach, keeping our mission front and centre, as well as our Head of Finance to revolutionise our fundraising management systems internally. From coordinating healthy grant pipelines to representing NEON externally, you’ll bring order to the chaos with slick systems and a strategic birds-eye view. 

You’ll collaborate across teams—helping staff craft irresistible grant bids, uncover fresh funding opportunities, and dream up creative ways to bring in resources, like events or campaigns. You’ll also be our go-to for building strong funder relationships, representing NEON at key events, and making sure we stay compliant and budget-savvy. This role is perfect for someone who has a genuine passion for fundraising, and sees it as a crucial element of helping NEON achieve our mission. 

Seeking a purposeful career change? Start on your transformative journey with the On Purpose Associate Programme, offering a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals to transition into impactful work. This paid, year-long leadership programme is designed for those ready to pivot their professional journey towards creating a regenerative, equitable and just future.

Key info:

• Based in London, UK

• Full-time (4.5 days at placement & one half day training weekly)

• £27,010 per annum salary 

• Programme dates: October 2025 - September 2026 (49 weeks)

About On Purpose:

On Purpose is tackling the greatest challenge of our time: transforming our economy from profit to purpose. Our leadership programmes develop people who will play their part in this transformation.

Together, we learn to see a different future and take action towards realising it in the organisations we work in. Our programmes seed a vibrant community who care, inspire, challenge and support one another as we make this transformation a reality.

Programme summary:

• Two 6 month placements:

Through work placements with leading purpose-driven organisations, you'll gain hands-on experience tackling pressing social and environmental issues. Some of our current partners include Better Society Capital, Save the Children, BAFTA and Sustainable Ventures.

• Expert-led learning:

Our intensive Learning & Development programme involves weekly in-person sessions led by experts from across sectors. This blend of professional training and academic rigour equips you with the skills, knowledge and mindset to lead organisational and systemic change. 

• 1-2-1 mentoring & coaching:

Receive support through fortnightly mentoring sessions and quarterly executive coaching, fostering both your personal and professional growth.

• Join a supportive, impactful community:

You’ll be part of a tight-knit cohort of 20 Associates, participating in training sessions every Friday afternoon together. You’ll also join the wider On Purpose community, connecting with a global, influential network of impact-driven professionals offering life-long inspiration, collaboration and opportunities.

Benefits:

• Earn while you learn: On Purpose stands out by offering a paid learning and training opportunity, saving you significant costs compared to paying for other leadership programmes or MBAs, all the while offering extensive learning and development.

• Develop your ability to make an impact: Equip yourself with the skills and insights needed to drive meaningful change. You’ll join nearly 1000 purpose-driven alumni who are leading transformative change worldwide in all parts of the system, with 92% currently working in the impact sector.

• Unlock purpose-driven career opportunities: Our Associates have moved into a whole range of sustainability jobs and social impact roles, ranging from CEOs of social enterprises to leadership positions within traditional companies driving change from within. We have a former music label business owner now the CEO of Hubbub, a former Consultant now Director of Impact at B Lab UK and a former civil servant now Climate Lead at Ellen MacArthur Foundation. 

• Standard UK holiday allowance

• A 3-day residential (all expenses paid)

Who we’re looking for:

This programme is ideal for:

• Individuals seeking a career change into the environment and social impact sector.

• Individuals already in the impact sector who want to develop new skills, have the opportunity to work in more commercial organisations, or to join an engaged network of people who share your values and are working toward the same goal. 

Specific sector or industry experience is not important. We’re looking for talented people from diverse industries who have a determination to bring their skills and experience to purpose-driven projects and to driving systemic change. We seek ambitious individuals with:

• A minimum of three years full-time professional experience

• The right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme

• Fluency in English 

• Office environment experience 

• Skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, adaptability, interpersonal communication, problem-solving, quantitative analysis and strategic thinking.

• Excitement and commitment towards building a career that helps transform our economy from profit to purpose.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences and those who are often under-represented in the impact sector, including but not limited to individuals with disabilities and those from diverse ethnic, gender identities, sexualities, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

How to apply:

• Read our Associate Programme brochure for more information.

• Register your interest via our website to receive a link to your online application form.

• Closing date for applications: Monday 19 May, 9:00 am (BST).

• Interviews will be held in mid-late June.

The team

The Advice Services directorate at Toynbee Hall is central to our commitment to address and alleviate poverty in London and beyond. Specialising in debt, welfare benefits, legal support, and generalist advice, our directorate has proven instrumental in significantly enhancing the financial wellbeing of those we serve. Last year alone, our efforts helped individuals and families to be over £23 million better off, showcasing the direct impact of our work.

Scope of role

The Partnership Coordinator is responsible for providing comprehensive administrative support to the Head of Grant Delivery. This role involves managing schedules, coordinating communications, and organising meetings and events. Additionally, the Partnership Coordinator will support the Head of Grant Delivery with administrative tasks, including raising purchase orders and invoices on the finance system, and assist with project management activities. The role also includes coordinating logistics and deliveries across the Debt Free Advice supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Head of Grant Delivery Support

• Organise, plan, and take minutes at meetings, including handling logistics like booking rooms, arranging refreshments, and notifying attendees.
• Follow up on action items and ensure the implementation of decisions made during meetings.
• Prepare and distribute reports and other documentation to keep the partner organisations informed and engaged.

Administrative Support for Finance

• Raise purchase orders and invoices on the finance system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with organisational procedures.
• Assist with financial administrative tasks as needed.

Logistics Coordination

• Coordinate logistics and deliveries across the Debt Free Advice supply chain to ensure timely and efficient service delivery.
• Manage logistics for internal and external events, including town halls, workshops, conferences, and staff meetings.

Communication Facilitation

• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders seeking to connect with the Head of Grant Delivery.

Event and Administrative Tasks

• Plan and execute internal and CEO forums, meetings or other events.
• Coordinate and organise additional meetings and manage any emergent administrative needs.

Professional Development

• Identify opportunities for personal development and stay updated with industry trends and best practices.
• Participate in training and development activities to enhance skills and knowledge.

Please download the full Job Description for more details.

Our Benefits Package

We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.

Annual Leave

• 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
• After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
• After 3 years: +1 additional day.
• After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.

Pension

• Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%

Additional Perks & Support

• Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
• Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
• Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
• Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
• Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
• Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
• Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
• Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking

We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!

About Toynbee Hall

Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.

We have recently launched a new strategic plan which reinforces that our purpose is to build a fairer future with an end to poverty, injustice and inequality.

We work towards this by:

• Addressing poverty and injustice through advice and support and influencing systemic change.
• Shifting power to people and communities affected by injustice and inequality.
• Collaborating to end poverty and build fairer systems and institutions. What we want to see in the world starts with our community and our organisation.

This means:

• Working together to build a thriving local community where people have the resources they need, feel their voices are heard and are optimistic about the future.
• Being a good employer, where people are treated fairly, feel engaged and empowered, and work together to achieve our shared vision.
• Acknowledging the role Toynbee Hall has historically played in civic society while recognising that our role now is to shift power, to be an effective partner, and to amplify voices that are less likely to be heard.

What we learn from our work in east London we use to inform and influence wider policy – working to influence change in structures, systems and policies.

Are you passionate about working with Young Carers and making a lasting difference? 

Are you experienced at working with young people and the network of professionals who support them?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!Apply to join the Carers´ Hub team as our Young Carers Support Worker. This rewarding role sits within the Young Carers Service and the successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking assessment with young carers and their families in order to identify their needs and develop a support plan.

You will work directly with young carers aged 5 and up to achieve positive outcomes, identifying and preventing inappropriate caring responsibilities through whole-family assessments and reviews and ensuring that young carers and their families have access to a range of emotional and practical support appropriate to their needs. You’ll also work closely with the Young Carers Team Leader to support the delivery of our young carers activities programme.

We are looking for someone who has a real passion about our mission and with proven ability in communicating sensitively with children, young people and their families.  You will have excellent organisational skills and be proficient in the use of IT.  You will need to be available for occasional evening and weekend work.

You will have experience working with vulnerable children and young people and will have a strong grasp of the realities of being a young carer in an inner city London borough. 

About Us
Carers' Hub is an independent local charity based in Brixton and works with carers aged five upwards. Whether financial, educational or otherwise, we seek to limit the challenges that unpaid carers face. We achieve this by improving carer’s wellbeing,  connecting carers to support and training opportunities, awareness raising and influencing local policy. 

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Birthday Leave

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

• Hybrid working

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 2nd April

Interviews: Tuesday 8th April, at 336 Brixton Road

This role will be closing at 9am on Monday 31 March 2025.

Location: UK-wide. If London based, travel to our London office required 1-2 times a week.

Contract: 12 month fixed term maternity cover

A liitle bit about the role

The Delivery Officer coordinates meetings, events and training on behalf of the region. This includes sourcing of venues, coordinating and tracking attendance of participants, liaising with other teams to ensure the smooth running of events and where necessary, note-taking in meetings and acting as a point of contact for the team, participants and Consultant Social Workers.​

This role has a high level of autonomy and the potential for significant skills development. The Delivery Officer is crucial in supporting the work of the wider team by supporting colleagues to ensure the efficient use of resources and scheduling that achieves the smooth delivery of the Approach Social Work Programme across the regional hubs.​

​The role requires someone who is skilled at building positive relationships with people in addition to being highly organised with the ability to manage multiple areas of work and use initiative to resolve issues.  Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy is also essential. 

Some key responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and organise meetings and bookings as required, including collating agendas, and taking notes as required.​
• Help design, plan, budget and manage regional (and sometimes national) events, both online and in-person. ​
• Manage the procurement process for Teaching Day venues.​
• Generate analytics and reports and present updates at relevant meetings. ​

A little bit about you 

This role will suit an experienced administrator who enjoys working autonomously and organising events to a high standard. The panel will be looking for candidates to demonstrate strong time management, organisation and relationship-building skills.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Tracey Ellison, Head of Delivery North (please see job pack for contact information).

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.

Please let us know how we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you by emailing the People team (please see job pack for contact information).

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

You will need to have current right-to-work in the UK prior to application and for at least the first six months (for permanent positions) or for the full duration of the contract (for fixed-term positions). Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.

CBRL, the UK’s social sciences and humanities research hub in the region, seeks to appoint a new director. With centres in Amman, Jerusalem and London, CBRL fosters, produces and disseminates original, rigorous and independent research and invests in promising emerging scholars. Our overarching mission is to advance knowledge and understanding of the peoples and cultures of the Levant through scholarship in the humanities and social sciences.

The successful applicant will be a leading scholar with a background in the humanities, social or environmental sciences. They will have an outstanding research profile and demonstrable experience of academic leadership and strong general management ability. They will have a clear vision for building on CBRL’s existing strengths as a research centre and regional hub for scholars of the Levant.

Appointment Term: Initial period of 3 years.

Based: UK or Amman

Status: The post may be on secondment from a UK university or other institution, or otherwise the Director may be employed directly by CBRL. The Director must be able to spend time in the Levant and/or be able to travel freely around the region as well as to/from UK. 

Time commitment: Full time. 20% of salaried time funded by the CBRL will be allowed for development and delivery of personal research 

Responsibilities

Strategy and Performance

Working with CBRL trustees, and in dialogue with the British Academy and other partners:

• Lead a review of CBRL’s strategy.

• Ensure alignment with regional dynamics and evolving geo-political landscapes.

• Put in place a sustainable model for CBRL’s activities, setting ambitions for the next 3 – 5 years.

• Develop and promote high quality, visible UK research projects and research partnerships in and with the region.

• Enhance and increase use of CBRL facilities on the ground

Partnerships

• Cultivate productive relationships with the British Academy, BIRIS and other key stakeholders.

• Expand networks across relevant UK and regional entities to bolster CBRL’s strategic and funding objectives.

• Explore and develop possibilities for collaboration and funding beyond the UK Higher Education sector.

Research

• The Director will be expected to develop a programme of highly quality personal research for which time will be allowed within the role, as agreed with CBRL.

• Support and oversee delivery of a high-quality programme of research activity in the region, including research partnerships, grants, projects and events.

Delivery

• Develop the accessibility and sustainability of CBRL archives.

• Ensure high standards of project management and administrative efficiency.

• Develop the communication and dissemination of CBRL’s work.

People

• Manage the CBRL staff team to deliver on key priorities, creating a culture of ambition, collaboration and shared values.

• Ensure optimal organisational structure.

• Make sure HR policies and procedures are up-to-date and well-applied.

Finance and Resources

• Develop and implement strategies for sustainable income generation across a range of sources

• Exercise oversight of budgets, resource allocation and reporting

• Oversee financial proposals and reports to BA and other funders

• Make sure facilities are well-managed and secure

Governance 

• Report regularly to the Chair of Trustees, keeping them informed of progress against objectives

• Collaborate in setting agendas for and report to trustee Board meetings and the AGM

• Ensure compliance with CBRL’s constitution and regulatory requirements

Person specification:

Essential:

• Outstanding record of research and publication in the humanities, social or environmental sciences, in one of the disciplines supported by the CBRL.

• Knowledge and experience of the UK higher education and research sector.

• Appreciation of the CBRL’s mission

• Demonstrable ability to provide academic and management leadership across a range of disciplines

• Strategic vision and demonstrable ability to lead in the development and delivery of a strategic plan.

• Ability to develop plans and set and monitor objectives • A consultative and inclusive approach to management, combined with ability to make executive decisions

• Commitment to transparency and to equality, diversity and inclusion.

• Clarity and effectiveness in communications

• Significant experience in managing change.

• Strong interpersonal skills conducive to effective engagement and management across diverse environments and contexts.

• A proven ability to communicate well across cultures.

• Willingness to learn Arabic if not already an Arabic speaker.

Highly desirable:

• Working knowledge and ability to speak Arabic or other regional language.

• Demonstrable knowledge of accounting, financial and personnel procedures

• Experience of external fundraising

• Experience of managing large grants

Please read the attached job description for more details and terms of appointment.