Finance Manager Jobs in Ealing

Team: Corporate Partnerships

Location: Homebased with some travel

Work pattern: 35 hours, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £46,284 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 Corporate Partnerships Development Manager:

• The Corporate Partnerships Development Manager will play a key role at Cats Protection by raising new and transformational funds in support of the organisation’s 10-year strategic objectives. The role will lead the Corporate Partnerships new business team, to build profitable, multiyear relationships with companies, ensuring propositions are maximised and new partners onboarded to the highest standards.
• Working closely with the Lead Corporate Partnerships Manager and Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships this role will engage Cats Protection senior stakeholders and senior volunteers in cultivation, solicitation and onboarding of prospects.

About the Corporate Partnerships team:

• We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate
• Our dynamic Corporate Partnerships team is divided into new business and account management, focusing on developing and nurturing long-term, strategic partnerships that deliver mutual benefits. We take a proactive approach to identifying opportunities with UK-based companies while working closely with internal stakeholders across all levels to ensure successful collaboration.
• We are currently a team of six

What we’re looking for in our Corporate Partnerships Development Manager:

• Significant experience of developing relationships and raising money from businesses and other corporate organisations.
• A demonstrable track record of delivering significant financial results against agreed targets and timescales.
• Experience of leading fundraising teams to deliver and drive income and growth.
• Experience of positively embedding KPI’s and targets to support, grow and celebrate team performance.
• Significant experience of managing a diverse range of stakeholders and relationships at a variety of levels

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: 27th March 2025

Virtual interview date: 8th & 10th April 2025

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 you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams with hiring manager & Prospect Research and Donor Development Manager

3. Follow up with Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships

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

About Ataxia UK 

Ataxia is the umbrella term for a group of neurological conditions and Ataxia UK is the UK’s leading ataxia support and research charity. Ataxia UK collaborates with the global ataxia community through our Research team, and we are on the board of the international non-profit association, Euro-ataxia. Our Services team focuses on helping everyone affected by ataxia in the UK to live their best life. We have a Helpline and Advocacy service providing information, advice, and 1-2-1 support to help people access their rights; whilst the Community Engagement service provides activities, engagement and volunteering opportunities to bring the ataxia community together and reduce feelings of isolation.  

About the Role   

You will be joining at an exciting time for Ataxia UK as we enter our 60th anniversary year.

Responsible for the communications officer as well as a range of external suppliers, you will lead the day-to-day communications function as a key member of the Fundraising & Communications department. Working closely with the new Director of Fundraising & Communications, you will have the opportunity to help shape Ataxia UK’s new communications and brand strategy. You will work closely with the Director and Managers from the Fundraising team to engage and cultivate our network of Friends and volunteers, celebrity ambassadors, donors and fundraisers through dynamic marketing and communications assets and materials.

Ataxia UK operates a hybrid- working policy, with full time staff working 5 days a week expected to work from our offices in Highgate a minimum of 2 days a week. This is adjusted to 1 day per week for part time. 

About you 

You will be a creative and dedicated communications professional looking for a new challenge and excited by the opportunity to help shape our new strategy. You will be someone who thrives in a project-management environment, as comfortable learning as you are leading, and able to work both independently and closely with colleagues and external suppliers.

Organised and details-focused, you are confident using data to help steer and focus our communications outputs. You will have a keen understanding of how the role can support our fundraising and you will have experience working closely with fundraising teams or on income-generating projects or events.  As curator of our brand and messaging, you will have the skills and experience to ensure we positively represent the interests of the ataxia community, and you will be someone who shares our commitment to supporting those affected by ataxia. 

Benefits of working for us. 

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with a length of service)

• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme & Employee Hotline 

• Flexible hybrid working 

• Pension scheme 

• Cycle to work scheme 

• Training and development opportunities 

• Extra day of annual leave for your birthday 

• Accredited Living Wage Employer 

• Staff travel loans – 3 months pass 

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a community-based charity with an ambitious and exciting vision set in the heart of Portobello, West London, supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community.

Westway Trust is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Manager -Estate Development – to support on planning and construction and the future development of the Estate. You will also be responsible for capital projects, including tendering, management of contract managers, development teams, architects, engineers and contractors. 

You will be a qualified and knowledgeable senior manager with strong and varied experience of operating within the property development, capital project management or other related field.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Maintain and / or develop an Estate Plan for the organisation
• Oversee larger refurbishments and capital projects on the Estate in all aspects including:
• Tendering and selection for architects, contractors, suppliers, engineers and other professional advisors as required
• Acting as the organisations lead for legal compliance purposes
• Where agreed act as the Principal Designer (the client) on behalf of the Trust in line with legislative requirements (2022 Building Regulations).
• Manage project managers brought in to manage particular capital projects
• Oversee developments through pre-planning and planning – liaising with relevant statutory, industry and other bodies
• Ensure appropriate community consultation, working with our Community Engagement staff.
• Lead, and oversee the Grounds and Gardens team, developing solutions to support proactive delivery.
• With the CEO, Head of Property further develop and implement the Trust’s Asset Management Strategy.
• Keep up to date with current legislation and regulations that affect the Estate and ensure compliance with charitable property law. Advise the CEO and the Trustees accordingly.
• Engage in forward planning with other senior staff to ensure the Estate can fulfil its potential for commercial and charity use
• Deal with senior stakeholders, particularly the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea, on property/planning related matters.
• Ensure the creation and control of budgets on property refurbishment and capital builds.
• Provide information and support to fundraising efforts on capital projects
• Prepare Committee reports and attend meetings, as required.
• Submit rating appeals, as appropriate
• Ensure the Trust’s record keeping associated with the activities of this role is up to date and coherent
• Carry out other duties as may be reasonably required by the Head of Property and the CEO related to this aspect of the Trusts work.

Knowledge and Experience:

Leadership responsibilities

• You will be an active member of the Trust’s Team, contributing in particular to the development and delivery of the property aspects of the Trust’s strategy, business plans and land-use priorities.
• You will attend the Board’s sub-committee and other meetings supporting effective Governance and management as required.

Essential

• You will be a highly capable management professional who is used to working in a multi-faceted organisation, dealing with multiple stakeholders and committed to enhancing the lives of people in the local community.
• You will have a tertiary level qualification in construction, architecture, design or another relevant field.
• You will have at least 7-10 years’ experience of experience in property development, project management or related field. Including taking projects through RIBA stages 0-7.
• Experience of appointing and managing teams through the planning process. Initially gaining planning consent and through to managing contractors to deliver Practical Completion.
• Experience of working on refurbishments and new builds
• Experience of working with a legal team and marketing team and finance team.
• Experience of Risk Management across construction and development.
• You will ideally have property and/or asset management experience of commercial properties.
• Experience in procuring and managing professional services.
• Experience of significant budget formulation and management.
• Experience of strong project management, managing third party contractors and creating high performing teams.
• Experience of managing a number of projects simultaneously and projects outside your discipline.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, report writing and attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills for both workplace and external representation, operating with enthusiasm, flexibility, energy and commitment.
• Demonstrable understanding and commitment to, and promotion of, equality opportunities and diversity.
• Experience of MS Office packages and other industry relevant software management tools.

Ideally you will bring:

• A strong understanding of building regulations and best practice, and industry standards.
• An understanding of the local area.

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days per year + statutory bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher

 Applicants who have previously applied will not be shortlisted, thank you for your understanding and interest in working at Westway Trust.

The application deadline is Friday 4 April when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended.

Do you have experience of managing and developing quality assurance processes? If so, we’d love to hear from you in connection to our new vacancy where you will be able apply your skills and experience to ensure our exams are developed to a high standard, supporting us in assessing Radiologists and Clinical Oncologists joining the medical workforce.

Our Exams and Quality Standard Manager vacancy has ownership of our quality assurance framework within the Examinations department, whilst also overseeing key systems to ensure data is accurate and easy to access, allowing the wider team to make informed decisions.
To be successful in the role, it will be important that you can seamlessly switch from analytically thinking about quality and data, to influencing and positively engaging with our key stakeholders to ensure they are brought into the changes that need to be made to ways of working and are adequately supported in their voluntary roles.

With four direct reports, you will also need to be a confident manager, with an ability to engage and motivate your team to deliver against key priorities, supporting them through change and enabling them to be effective within their roles.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent people skills and an analytical mind to play a key role in maintaining and improving the standards of our examinations, all with the aim of growing the radiology and clinical oncology workforce to deliver excellent patient care.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and oversee a robust quality assurance framework, reflecting industry standard exam regulations and associated policies and processes.
• Introduce, refine and monitor continuous process of exams quality risks across the suite of exams, proactively identifying and overcoming barriers to managing and mitigating these.
• Oversee adjustment, appeals and misconduct review panels, ensuring that published processes are followed resulting in effective and judicious decision-making.
• Direct, support and motivate the quality team in achieving goals, ensuring outcomes are clear and progress is measurable.
• Develop and maintain exams delivery and content systems to ensure fit for purpose platforms that work effectively during exam delivery and marking, and ultimately support strategic objectives
• Lead the implementation of plans and initiatives for exams quality, securing and allocating resources, agreeing and managing the overall exams quality budget 
• Expertly navigate the complex exams stakeholder landscape, ensuring key stakeholders understand and support quality and integrity changes
• Ensure systems are designed to make data easily accessible, enabling the team to track the impact of process and delivery changes and make informed, data based decisions. 

What you’ll need:

• Experience of managing and developing quality assurance processes and setting up effective systems
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of assessment, including the use of psychometric performance data
• Experience of management in an exams, assessment or educational setting
• Experience of developing and leading a team delivering diverse activities
• Experience of working with doctors or other high-profile professionals 
• Experience of successful management of contracts, suppliers and budgets
• Experience of a variety of IT platforms – ideally those to support and deliver exams - and handling large volumes of data
• Strong people management skills. 

This is your opportunity to make a real impact in shaping the future of radiology and oncology professionals. If you’re ready to take on this challenge and promote excellence, please find out more about the role in the candidate pack. 

Why join us:

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (up to 60% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Risk & Compliance Manager

Salary: Crica £48, 000 per annum

Contract status: Full time/Permanent

 ***Please download the job description for full details***

We have entered a new and exciting strategic period at the DEC and are seeking a Risk and Compliance Manger to ensure we are completing all the necessary checks and balances as our engagement with partners and stakeholders, increases.  

To be successful in this role, you must have proven experience in risk management, compliance, or a similar role, preferably within the non-profit sector. Additionally, you will need proven experience in mitigating legal risks and liabilities, identifying contractual hazards to reduce or eliminate their financial impact, and have guided colleagues to negotiate contractual matters in a legal and ethical manner.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

•  Develop and implement comprehensive risk management frameworks and strategies, both in and out of appeals.
• Manage the process of risk assessments (including data protection impact assessments) and internal audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Manage the organisation’s insurance policies and ensure adequate coverage for all potential risks.
• Oversee travel risk management to ensure the safety and security of staff traveling to high-risk areas.
• Report and manage serious incidents, ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
• Manage the internal reporting of personal data breaches and support the Data Protection Steering Group with reporting to data subjects and the Information Commissioner’s Office, where required. 
•  Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and statutory requirements, and codes of practice including data protection, safeguarding, and governance standards.
•   Review and negotiate contracts and grants to ensure they meet legal and organisational standards.
•   Oversee procurement processes to ensure they are ethical, transparent, and compliant with organisational policies
•  Promote and oversee ESG initiatives within the organisation.
•   Conduct regular reviews of financial controls and procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity

You will be expected to demonstrate high levels of competence in the following areas:
Delivering quality results

Planning

Analytical & Innovative thinking

Communication

Team working and collaboration

The DEC is an equal opportunities employer and provides opportunities to learn and grow in an inclusive, supportive, and productive environment. We encourage applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality, or religion.

How to apply

If this role is of interest and meets your skills, experience, and knowledge, then please apply with your anonymised CV & cover letter [i.e. please state your initials only, not your full name].

by 9am, Monday 24th March 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they arrive and may hold initial interviews before the application deadline.

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. 

By applying, the job applicant confirms their understanding of, and consent, to these recruitment procedures.

As Senior Finance Officer, you will play a vital role at World Heart Beat, ensuring the effective day-to-day management of finances, financial administration, and bookkeeping, as well as informing future business planning. You will work with key personnel across the team, providing guidance and leadership in relation to budget management and financial information to support funding applications and stewardship. You will also provide excellent reporting to support the Executive and Board.

It is an exciting time for the charity, following the opening of World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens in 2023, our second site for music teaching, which includes a café, concert hall and recording studio. The operation of two sites has increased our activities and overheads, making the Senior Finance Officer role even more crucial. We have also established a CIC through which new earned income streams are channelled. The Senior Finance Officer will have the opportunity to develop and shape financial processes and contribute to forward planning.

I am delighted to be working with an incredible refugee support charity in search of an Interim Head of Finance to oversee financial operations and embed effective financial systems and controls. This is an immediate start full-time (will consider 4 days a week), hybrid role for 9 months.
Key Responsibilities:
? Financial Management & Compliance
•  Lead financial management and reporting, supporting the audit process for the charity’s UK and Group accounts
•  Ensure compliance with internal financial procedures, HMRC, Gift Aid, Companies House, and Charity Commission returns
•  Oversee banking operations, mandates, bookkeeping, payment processing, and cash flow through Xero
•  Manage end-of-year accounts (2024), including audit preparation with consultant support
•  Handle consolidated accounts for France and Greece
? Budgeting & Forecasting
•  Support and manage annual budget design, review, and monitoring
•  Develop forecasting processes and provide guidance to senior leadership
•  Support SLT in managing their own budgets, ensuring financial accountability
? System Integration & Process Improvement
•  Streamline restricted funds management and improve system integration
•  Review finance processes and controls, ensuring efficiency and compliance
? Financial Reporting & Communication
•  Deliver monthly management accounts review and cash flow forecasts
•  Provide clear and insightful financial reports for the Leadership Team and Board
•  Communicate complex financial information effectively to non-finance stakeholders
About You:
?? Experience as in the non-profit/charity sector
?? Strong knowledge of Xero and financial reporting systems
?? Experience managing audits, budgets, and consolidated accounts
?? Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-finance teams
?? Available immediately for a 9-month interim role 
If you’re a finance professional passionate about making an impact and are immediately available, apply now – I’d love to discuss this opportunity with you!
 

Reports to: Director of Finance & Resources

About Women in Prison

Women in Prison is a national, women-led, feminist organisation. We deliver front line support to women harmed by the criminal justice system, through our work in prisons, in the community and ‘through the prison gate’ as they resettle back into their communities. We also campaign for systems change that addresses the root causes of offending, reduces the harmful impact of prison, and creates workable, community-based alternatives to imprisonment.

Job Purpose:

This role supports the organisational finance function with inputting financial data and processing financial transactions. It is also responsible for the smooth running of the main office of Women in Prison performing key administration tasks.

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Finance and Resources Administrator to manage our financial transactions and ensure the smooth running of our office operations. The ideal candidate will have an experience in finance and administrative functions, good organisational skills, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities Areas:

1. Finance Administration
2. Office Administration

Location: London (remote working within the UK is possible)

Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time (5 or 4 days per week)

About FILE

The Foundation for International Law for the Environment (FILE) was set up in 2018 to be the major philanthropic re-granter scaling up legal action globally to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises.

We work as movement enablers, campaign strategists, and impact funders, using the law in pursuit of three interconnected system-level goals:

• Reducing net greenhouse gas emissions to protect the climate
• Safeguarding nature
• Delivering climate and environmental justice

We pursue these goals not just by supporting legal action directly. We believe in growing the strength of the climate and biodiversity legal movement globally, and in enabling people and movements to use legal action to shift narratives.

As movement enablers, campaign strategists, and impact funders, we at FILE do not ourselves bring litigation. As a regrantor, FILE is not an endowed foundation, but rather we engage in fundraising to secure resources to support our partners globally.

The Role

The Head of Finance plays a pivotal role co-leading the Finance Team at FILE, ensuring strong financial resilience, investment and foreign exchange strategy, global finance policies, financial compliance, and internal financial controls. The role involves leading the finance operations, systems, and processes globally while providing strategic financial insights to key stakeholders to support decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Resilience (25%) 

• Lead the Global Accounting Team, setting the vision, annual team planning, and objectives.

• Ensure key stakeholders across the Board, Senior Leadership Team, Partnerships Team and across FILE receive high value business partner support on financial resilience, reserves, cashflow, investments and foreign exchange to enable strategic decision-making, in addition to support with individual donor proposals 

• Develop and maintain best practice cashflow forecasting, foreign exchange management, and investment strategies to support financial resilience.

• Ensure global finance policies are robust and align with FILE’s strategic ambitions and regulatory requirements. 

Financial Compliance & Control (25%) 

• Ensure robust finance policies support a strong control environment

• Drive a prompt monthly close process across all entities in the FILE network, including full Balance Sheet reconciliations and moving towards automated reporting

• Ensure financial systems have strong controls and data structures in place, collaborating with FP&A team. 

• Manage the Financial Controller, including overseeing banking, payroll, expenses purchase ledger, statutory financial statements, audit and tax compliance, and work with the Financial Controller to ensure high-quality support from external outsourced providers  

Team Leadership & Development (25%) 

• Foster a culture of collaboration, trust, and empowerment within the Global Accounting Team.

• Set clear objectives and development plans for team members, ensuring continuous growth and performance improvement.

• Provide training and induction materials to wider team to enhance financial literacy across FILE.

Systems & Process Optimisation (25%) 

• Oversee finance systems and operations, driving automation and smart data utilisation to improve processes.

• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to ensure systems align with business needs.

• Ensure global processes are standardised and efficient. 

• Lead process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 

• Create robust accounting, compliance environment, and processes that support the delivery of FILE’s strategic objectives and value for money while assets are safeguarded. 

Key Outcomes

• The Global Accounting Team has a clear vision, with ambitious but resilient annual planning

• The Global Accounting Team has a strong culture of collaboration, trust, integrity and empowerment, and individual team members have clear objectives and development plans

• High quality financial accounting supports senior stakeholders including SLT and FILE’s Boards in strategic decision making and ensures a robust compliance environment.   

• FILE’s global accounting processes are accurate, efficient, compliant and on time, supporting the delivery of FILE’s strategic objectives, and value for money while safeguarding assets 
• Best practice approaches to cashflow forecasting, foreign exchange management and investments are implemented to support FILE’s financial resilience.

• The Global Accounting Team has a continuous improvement mindset, with best practice processes and moving towards automation and integrated, streamlined systems 

 Travel and working hours  

• You will be expected to travel periodically, especially to either the UK or the Netherlands, depending on your location. 

• You will also be expected to provide some flexibility around availability as part of a team spread across multiple time zones, which will involve some meetings outside of standard working hours. This could mean early hours or late evenings at least once a week. 

• We will always return the same level of flexibility demonstrated by our team. 

Essential Criteria 

• Understanding of UK or Netherlands tax compliance for non-profits, particularly payroll taxes, corporation tax, and VAT.
• Experience in complex financial accounting

• Experience in strategic financial management

• Experience with multiple finance systems

• Knowledge of international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and UK GAAP or DASB

• Proficiency in financial modelling using Excel and financial planning tools

• Expertise in multi-jurisdictional tax compliance, including transfer pricing regulations.

• Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar.

• Experience in managing global cash flow, working capital, and investment portfolios.

• Experience with audit, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

• Experience with donor compliance reporting requirements in the non-profit sector

About you 

We know that long lists of criteria can be discouraging and that some candidates will not apply for a role unless they feel they are 100% qualified. If you feel you meet at least some of the essential criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

We also recognise that skills and experience can be gained in unexpected places, so we welcome applications from candidates who feel they have relevant skills for the role, gained from a wide range of professional, lived and learned experiences. 

Location

FILE has offices in London and the Netherlands. We are advertising this role for candidates based (and with the right to work) in the UK, or the Netherlands.

Therefore, please note that this role will be advertised in multiple locations, but we are only hiring for one position. Please apply to the job post for your preferred location.

Working for FILE

FILE is a collaborative community of individuals who share a passion for climate, nature, and justice. We bring together knowledge and experience to support our mission. To find out more about FILE please follow our website. 

How FILE supports its staff

FILE is committed to creating a workplace that supports our staff to do their best work and develop professionally. FILE offer a generous annual leave policy and additional time-off work to support wellbeing. Amongst other benefits, FILE offers private healthcare and a contribution to a pension scheme.

FILE is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates who can contribute to the diversity of our team to apply.

Join us in making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change by creating spaces where diverse voices come together to drive impactful solutions.

Applications

Please apply on our website and upload your CV. This role is open for applications immediately and we accept applications on a rolling basis. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible. The role will close on the 16th of March.

Diversity & Inclusion

As an equal opportunities employer, FILE is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

Contract length: Permanent

Location: North West London

Hours per week: 35, flexible working but minimum two days in the office

Salary:  £43-47K depending on experience

Closing date for applications: Sunday 2nd March 2025 at midnight, interested applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Interview dates: We will be conducting Teams interviews w/c 3rd & 10th March, followed by an in person interview w/c 17th March.

Are you an Individual Giving and Legacy fundraiser passionate about making a real difference for animals in need? We are looking for an Individual Giving and Legacy Manager to join us at Mayhew.

Every dog and cat in need deserves expert, personalised care and support, and to be loved. When you work for Mayhew, you understand that better than ever.

We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of c80 staff and c200 volunteers, here for dogs, cats and communities in the UK, in Afghanistan and in Georgia. We offer expert veterinary care, rescue and rehoming services, programmes in the community and guidance and support to improve the lives of dogs and cats in need.

We are recruiting an experienced and ambitious Individual Giving & Legacy Manager who will share our compassion and commitment for animal welfare, to lead on the strategic direction and delivery of our growing Individual Giving and Legacy marketing programme, managing activity across multiple channels and products to  both retain our amazing, loyal donors and attract many more to support us.

Our Individual Giving & Legacy Manager is integral to our ambition to broaden our reach and deepen our impact by shaping and our fundraising activities and working on integrated campaigns with our Fundraising management team and wider colleagues and external suppliers. This is a highly visible and hugely important role for Mayhew, and will work across departments to build our case for support and employ it across a range of retention and acquisition channels.

This role offers a lot of variety, spanning strategic planning and operational delivery and the successful candidate will be able to pivot from working closely with the Head of Fundraising to identify new growth opportunities, to project managing a DM appeal, to supporting their line reports to optimise day-to-day processes.

At Mayhew, we feel the urgency of soaring demand for our vital work and feel relentless in our commitment to rise to meet it. We work in a contemporary and flexible way, always supporting one another to take opportunities and to manage competing priorities so we can achieve our objectives. We are looking for someone who is as committed to dogs and cats in need as we are, and who thrives in this working style. We are determined to achieve a collaborative, integrated working approach for the organisation and to move the charity forward at pace.

We are looking for a driven, passionate, highly organised and experienced fundraising manager with a keen eye for detail. We are looking for someone who shares our ambitions to grow our income significantly over the coming years, and face into challenges and opportunities along the way. Our Individual Giving & Legacy Manager must be an experienced and resourceful fundraiser who can inspire trust and enthusiasm in their team and across the organisation.

Generally, you will:

• Provide leadership and support to the Head of Fundraising as part of the fundraising management team
• Deliver against our income targets and maximise the unrestricted impact of cash and regular giving income
• Develop and implement ambitious onward fundraising donor journeys, including legacy marketing
• Proactively improve supporter care processes, operations and relationships
• Lead innovation in our individual giving approach in a test and learn culture
• Collaborate proactively across the organisation to find, develop and share stories that will inspire support
• Be a positive, empathetic people manager, inspiring your team and leading by example.

To be successful in this role, you need relevant experience in:

• A fundraising role in a charity of comparable breadth and scope with proven success in growing income
• Being a great project manager and successfully managing multiple, often competing projects through to delivery
• Identifying and successfully implementing proactive initiatives to grow and diversify income
• Reporting and monitoring success so as to adapt and refine fundraising projects and products
• Successfully motivating, managing, and developing a team, whether through line management or project/stakeholder management

Why Join Mayhew?

You’ll be part of an ambitious organisation with plans to grow income and broaden our impact for dogs, cats, and communities. We work collaboratively and flexibly, always supporting one another to take opportunities and to manage competing priorities so we can achieve our objectives.

If you’re ready to make a real difference and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Mayhew and help us create a better future for dogs, cats, and the people who love them.

Please note that successful candidates will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

We reserve the right to close this post at any time, should we receive a high volume of applications.

About Us

We now have over 55 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

We are a pioneering education charity, and one of the leading multi-academy trusts in the country. We have a track record of taking on some of the most challenging schools in London, turning them into places where every young person can access a high-quality education and have opportunities to succeed.

Our central team comprises a dedicated, driven group of departments working centrally to provide support across the Federation and all of our academies. Across a multitude of key departments, we maintain expertise all integral to supporting central and academies in areas such as HR, Data, Estates Management, Talent and many more.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

Main Areas of Responsibility

You will play a pivotal role in the strategic and financial leadership of Harris Federation, overseeing the financial operations of our 55 academies across London and Essex, ensuring our financial health, compliance with legal, legislative, and regulatory requirements, and alignment with educational funding policies. As the senior finance leader, you will work closely with the CEO, trustees, and senior management team to drive the financial strategy that supports the Harris Federation mission and educational goals.

Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with significant post-qualification experience
• Are an experienced FD, ideally in Education or similar related industries such as healthcare, housing or charities
• Have proven experience at board level and with managing complex stakeholder relationships.
• Have experience of successfully delivering change and transformation in a fast-paced, complex, multi-location organisation
• Have a strategic, forward-looking mindset providing decisive leadership whilst being resourceful and ‘hands on’
• Are a champion for the inter-related goals of financial, environmental and organisational sustainability

For a full person specification, please download the Job Pack.

Professional Development & Benefits
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.You will also have access to a variety of benefits, programmes and initiatives including:

• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Private Medical Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

Head of Finance

Join an ambitious international non-profit with high growth aspirations for a newly created Head of Finance role!

About the organisation 

The organisation is a small but growing global non-profit with a mission to use the power of education to transform the lives of refugees, their communities and the world.

The organisation has developed the first accredited upper secondary level programme and qualification for out of school refugees and crisis affected youth. They also offer Changemaker Courses in areas such as Peace-building, Ethical Leadership, and Social Entrepreneurship.

Working with around 1,500 young refugees a year in learning centres in Jordan and Kenya, as well as with partners in Uganda and Malaysia, the organisation aims to drive systemic change and create lasting impact.

The non-profit was born in 2017 and now has a global and fully remote team of around 25 employees. Predominantly donor funded, with a current turnover of around £900k per annum, the organisation has secured some additional funding which will act as the catalyst for a new exciting phase of growth.

 

About the role

The organisation is seeking a Head of Finance on a permanent, part-time basis. The Head of Finance is a newly created position as the organisation seeks to create a fully functioning internal finance department as they aim to scale-up operations over the coming years.

The Head of Finance will play a transformative role in evolving and overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and strategic financial planning. You will also work closely with the Co-Executive Directors, senior leadership team, board of trustees and newly created finance committee to support the organisation’s mission and objectives by providing financial insights and guidance.

Your responsibilities will include preparing financial statements, managing donor funds, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and grant requirements in the UK and internationally, as well as developing and leading a brand-new finance team.

 The role will be highly varied and would best suit someone who is passionate about international development and education, with a growth-mindset and a diverse range of finance skills. Additional duties may include developing financial pricing models and assisting with fundraising proposals.

The organisation currently uses Xero accounting software, with a payroll of 6 salaried employees plus a number of internationally based consultants.

The role is offered on a permanent, part-time basis for 4 days per week. The salary offered is £62,500 - £68,750 per annum FTE (£50,000- £55,000 for 4 days / 0.8 FTE) for UK based candidates. For candidates based outside of the UK, salary will be benchmarked against local context.

The role is fully remote, preferably within a time zone GMT +/- 3 hours. Benefits include a flexible time off policy, parental leave, flexible working & access to a wide variety of courses through Develop, an online training platform.

Key Requirements

● Fully-qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA accountant or equivalent experience (or equivalent qualifications/experience if outside of the UK)

● Proven experience in a senior financial management role within the non-profit sector, ideally within international development

● Strong understanding of charity accounting principles, charity regulations, and grant compliance, including SORP and restricted fund accounting

● Expertise in financial planning, modelling, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting

● Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey complex financial information

● Leadership abilities to manage and motivate a finance team

The role would be best suited to someone who is committed to making a difference to the lives of young refugees, with a strong grounding in charity sector accounting and international donor funding.

How to apply

Please reply to this advert with your CV or contact Jamie at Marble Mayne for a further discussion on the full application process.

Key dates

Closing date: Tuesday 25th March at 5pm

1st stage interviews: 1st & 2nd April - remote

Final interviews: 7th April – ideally in person in London, however remote interviews will be considered.

Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work experience, and individual support for up to 45 people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, meaningful work opportunities, and a sense of belonging.

At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to people who live in an Emmaus community and contribute to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another.

Emmaus Greenwich offers an individual holistic package of support and a tailored development plan to support each companion develop new skills (or build on existing ones) to boost confidence, improve mental and/or physical health and wellbeing, and increase employability.

We are looking for a Chief Operating Officer that will be responsible for the operational management of the social enterprise, facilities, and Companion community at Emmaus Greenwich. Reporting to the CEO, the COO will ensure that all areas operate efficiently, meet compliance and safety standards, and support the overall mission of the charity. 

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Leadership

• Ensure smooth and efficient operations through strategic and effective operational management.
• Lead and support the Retail Manager, Property & Facilities Manager, and Community Manager in delivering their respective functions effectively.
• Work closely with the CEO, Board of Trustees, and leadership team to develop and implement the organisation’s long-term strategic goals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across the organisation.

2. Social Enterprise & Retail Operations

• Oversee the Retail Manager in managing charity shops and retail operations, ensuring financial growth and sustainability.
• Develop and implement business strategies to enhance sales, efficiency, and income generation.
• Identify new opportunities for business diversification and expansion within the social enterprise.
• Ensure compliance with retail regulations and best practices.

3. Facilities & Property Management

• Oversee the Property & Facilities Manager to ensure all Emmaus Greenwich properties are well maintained and meet health & safety, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Develop and oversee maintenance schedules, capital improvement plans, and risk management strategies.
• Ensure effective management of utilities, repairs, and external contractor relationships.
• Oversee security, fire safety, and infrastructure projects.

4. Companion Community & Wellbeing

• Oversee the Community Manager in ensuring a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for companions.
• Work with the team to develop individual progression plans, enabling companions to build skills and move towards independence.
• Ensure that companions are meaningfully engaged in charity operations and social enterprise activities.
• Implement safeguarding policies and best practices for supporting vulnerable individuals.

5. Financial & Budget Management

• Work with the CEO and Finance Manager to oversee budgets, financial planning, and cash flow management.
• Manage financial performance across the social enterprise, facilities, and community services.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and revenue-generation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, charity governance, and reporting requirements.

6. People Management & Organisational Culture

• Lead and develop the Operations, Property & Facilities, and Community Managers, ensuring high levels of motivation and performance.
• Establish and oversee effective recruitment, training, and performance management processes.
• Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organisation.
• Champion Emmaus values and ensure they are embedded in daily operations.

Equal Opportunities

Emmaus UK provides equal opportunity for all job applicants and employees and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination. We are dedicated to an inclusive culture, and we strive to create a workplace where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas, and experiences work together. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status, or parental responsibilities.

To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for our roles, all our applications are anonymised until an interview has been confirmed so that shortlisting is based solely upon the suitability of the candidate’s experience.

Senior Finance Business Partner - London Hybrid: £73,300 - £78,300 + Benefits

For a global organisation working in over 100 countries, we're recruiting a Senior Finance Business Partner to support the global commercial business areas deliver high-quality FP&A analysis. With a strong emphasis on supporting the global leadership team in the provision of insightful financial information, this role will work to interpret results, trends and KPIs to support decision-making. The Senior Finance Business Partner will add specific value to business leaders around cost management, business development, efficiency improvements, investments, business-cases and ROI for commercial areas across all 7 Regions.

Main Duties:

• Provide first-class FP&A service to global business leaders, in the UK and Regionally across budgeting, forecasting and multi-year planning against KPIs and deliverables
• Promote best practice for business partnering supporting commercial growth and cost-management
• Lead planning and forecasting timetables and work with the Head of Planning to develop reporting
• Continuous improvement of global planning, forecasting reporting and commentary
• Develop commercial multi-year global planning and reporting
• Partner with Regional Finance and Operations teams to support activity performance management
• Deliver MI reporting for business leaders and ensure KPI reporting is accurate and insightful using Excel, Power BI and new FP&A tools
• Support the Director of FP&A develop and maintain 3-5-year global financial plans and scenario analysis
• Lead cash-flow reporting and analysis and rolling forecasts
• Support Director of FP&A with improvements to planning, Power BI and KPI reporting

Person Specification:

• Qualified Accountant with substantial commercial business partnering
• Strong experience of working in international and multi-cultural organizations
• Strong FP&A and financial-planning and reporting experience
• Shared service operations experience
• SAP, Power BI, and strong Excel modelling
• Pricing and costing model experience for new bids and contracts
• Supporting global FP&A during business, operational planning and monthly reporting

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