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Job Title: Executive Assistant to the COO
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Key Relationships: Director of HR, Senior Leadership Team, Heads of Department
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £37,000
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
How to apply: Please see the Applicant Pack.
Interviews: Tuesday 6th May 2025
Role Summary
Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all.
The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting 200,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard and medieval herb garden. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all.
The Executive Assistant (EA) will provide support to the Chief Operation Officer (COO) to assist them in the effective functioning of all governance, human resources and operational arrangements at the Cathedral.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Support for the COO
- Lead the coordination, preparation, planning and follow up for the COO’s briefing for and attendance at meetings associated with the governance of the Cathedral, including Chapter, Finance Committee, Audit & Risk Committee, Nominations Committee, Fabric Advisory Committee and Board of Enterprises.
- Undertake research and assisting in the drafting and review of papers for such meetings. Minute taking will not usually be required (but may be requested from time to time in liaison with members of staff usually responsible for the minutes);
- Support the COO in all their working relationships including building and maintaining excellent relationships with Chapter Members and Committee Members, the Bishop’s staff and with the wider Diocese, as well as with neighbours, contractors, commercial partners and professional advisers;
- Draft briefs and management reports;
- Assist in the research, writing and preparation of the Cathedral’s Annual Report;
- Assist with the drafting and submission of Cathedral-wide documents, such as the Cathedrals Survey, Peer Review etc.
- Assist with the development of the Cathedral’s strategy and supporting reports and documents;
- Assist the COO with national, royal and high-profile civic events planning;
- Provide general administrative assistance in the context of a busy office;
- Promote the mission, purpose and values of the Cathedral;
- Any other responsibilities as may reasonably be required;
- Ensure that the highest standards of professional performance are maintained, and ensure professional skills are regularly updated through participation in training and development activities.
Senior Leadership Team & Diary
- Prepare Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meeting agendas and supporting documents, handling arrangements for meetings (Zoom when needed);
- Attend SLT meetings, track actions and report where relevant on items;
- Collate proposals for events from the Head of Events and Head of Visitor Engagement which need SLT approval and include them under SLT standing item on the agenda;
- On behalf of SLT, chair the weekly operational run-through of the Diary Meeting with Heads of Department and other staff;
- Manage the Cathedral diary in coordination with the Estates Manager – make in-house bookings, input the annual liturgical schedule, make alterations arising from the Diary Meeting;
- Act as the Cathedral’s key contact for the Metropolitan Police’s Southwark Counter Terrorism PROTECT Team – provide them with information (proactively and when requested) on Cathedral events and services of interest to the Police.
HR
Recruitment
Support the COO with co-ordination of recruitment for new Cathedral and Southwark Cathedral Enterprises Limited staff, in line with Safer Recruitment best practice;
- Co-ordinate the creation of job descriptions with direction from the COO & Director of HR, in liaison with the relevant Head of Department and line manager for the role being recruited;
- Manage the Cathedral’s recruitment processes – identifying platforms for advertisement, arranging short-listing and interview panels, featuring on shortlisting panels where required;
- Lead with preparations for interview – book rooms, invite candidates to interview, arrange testing and advise on test materials where needed, prepare and advise on interview questions;
- Where required, take part in interview panels;
- Manage the appointment process for new starters – communicate process outcomes to applicants (appointment and rejection communications), pursue references, complete pre-employment checks, liaise with colleagues on DBS check requirements;
- Assist with contract drafting for new appointments in liaison with the COO & Director of HR;
- Manage the induction process for new starters – IT set-up requirements, identification and access cards, ensure a desk space is in place for starters prior to arrival, give starters an IT induction and introduction to the Cathedral diary, familiarise new starters with the Staff Handbook, arrange health & safety inductions with the Property team and introductory meetings with relevant members of staff, and liaise with the Visitor Engagement Officer to enrol new starters on the next available staff tour of the Cathedral;
- Assist the Finance team by obtaining new starter financial information, HMRC Starter Forms and other necessary enrolment information.
Operational HR Support
Human Resources Administration for Staff
- Manage the Cathedral’s digital HR system (Mentor) – be responsible for creating and updating staff profiles, setting up each new leave year, monitoring annual leave & sick leave (reporting on these for KPI and audit purposes where necessary) and being the point of contact for staff who have queries on how to use the system;
- Communicate staff annual leave entitlement and respond to staff queries on leave;
- Support the Finance team with provision of HR information pertaining to the annual audit and insurance cover, e.g. staff numbers, requested contracts, annual leave summaries;
- Assist the COO with drafting of HR documentation/correspondence;
- Work with the Finance team on the provision of Annual Pay Review letters for all staff;
- Keep the Cathedral’s hard copy and digital HR filing systems up to date, in accordance with GDPR best practice;
- Assist the COO with HR audits;
- Support the COO and Director of HR with the rolling update of the Staff Handbook and Cathedral policies pertaining to HR;
- Develop and use process checklists for the HR function, including recruitment, induction, appraisal and exit;
- Oversee the administration of the appraisal and performance management process – liaise with managers to provide templates, resources and advice and ensure these are completed on time and to a high standard;
- Record staff training;
- Liaise with the Diocesan Director of HR for advice and support when queries relating to staff or HR situations arise.
Person Specification
Skills/Aptitudes
- Ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and discretion;
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook;
- Understanding of process management and policy development;
- Able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of good practice in organisation development, particularly change management and developing organisational culture;
- Able to demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of good practice in learning and development, particularly management development and talent management;
- Excellent interpersonal skills with people at all levels – internally and externally;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Effective planning and project management skills, with the ability to set and work to deadlines;
- Ability to move between big picture thinking and minute detail.
Knowledge/Experience
- Accredited HR qualifications (desired but not essential)
- Experience and application of Human Resources policy and processes;
- Experience of implementing new systems and processes to improve efficiency;
- Experience of and commitment to continuous organisational improvement and the ability to act as an agent of change;
- Experience of working in an organisation with both paid staff and volunteers;
- Experience of working within a faith setting;
- Experience of an Anglican or liturgical church and familiarity with the Church of England and its structures.
Personal Attributes
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic;
- Pragmatic and solution-oriented;
- Committed to high standards and continual improvement;
- Willingness to engage with, understand and implement the use of new software, applications and systems;
- Demonstrates a sympathy for the values, aims and ethos of Southwark Cathedral.
Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in promoting and building a diverse and inclusive team, and workplace, culture and governance structures that are welcoming to and respectful of all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people whatever their ethnicity, background, age, disability, long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Safeguarding is at the core of all we do. We follow best practice for Safer Recruitment.
Terms and Conditions
Working Hours
The working hours shall be 35 per hours a week, exclusive of meal breaks. Some out of hours working will be required to support meetings and events and this will be notified in advance. Time off in lieu will be awarded in line with Southwark Cathedral’s policy.
Annual Leave
25 days paid leave per annum including statutory bank holidays and an extra day at Christmas.
Probation
The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.
Season ticket loan
Once the probationary period has been completed satisfactorily, the person appointed will be eligible to take out a season ticket loan.
Pension
The person appointed will be eligible to join a defined contributions pension scheme managed by the Church Workers Pension Fund. The Cathedral will contribute half of the annual premium of 10% of salary.
Working Expenses
Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Borderlands is looking for a Fundraising Manager to join our team. This is an exciting role with real purpose, helping us build a sustainable funding future that supports our values and the people at the heart of our work. At Borderlands, we work alongside people seeking sanctuary, supporting them through the challenges of the asylum system and walking with them on the journey from exclusion to belonging. You’ll be joining a team full of heart, care, and commitment.
Job title: Fundraising Manager
Type of contract: Fixed term contract – 12 months – with scope of extending this
Hours of work: 14 hours per week (between Monday and Thursday to be arranged with the line manager)
Location: preferably at the Borderlands office at The Assisi Centre, Lawfords Gate, Bristol or hybrid. However, we will consider applications for remote work
Salary: FTE £35,235 - £38,626 (£14,094 - £15,450.40 pro rata) depending on experience, plus contributory pension scheme
Annual leave: 10 days A/L per annum (excluding bank holidays)
Reporting: to the CEO
Personal Outlook: The post-holder must have a strong commitment to the voluntary sector and a desire to make a real difference to the lives of asylum seekers and refugees. This role is suited for someone target – driven, with excellent writing skills and great attention to detail. They will be working closely with the CEO, an external fundraiser, the Welcome Centre and Operations Lead, as well as our Finance, Admin and Communications officer. The post holder will be responsible for building on a strong foundation of support from Trusts, Foundations and other grant-making bodies, will cultivate and develop strong relationships with grant-givers to grow our income and support our organisational aims.
About Borderlands fundraising: So far Borderlands’ grant fundraising work has been led by a freelance fundraiser working 3-4 days a month (“Grants and Trusts Fundraiser” in the organisational chart). The Fundraising Manager will work in partnership with them and divide the role and responsibilities according to experience and capacity. Currently, most of our income is from grants; our key funders include the Henry Smith Charity, Garfield Weston Foundation, John James Foundation, Bristol Impact Fund and Nisbet Trust. More info can be found on our latest Impact Report.
This is the first time Borderlands is recruiting for an in-house fundraiser role. In addition to working on grant applications and reports, the manager will support the Finance, Admin and Communication Officer with local giving and developing corporate partnerships.
Some of the benefits of working at Borderlands include:
·Flexible and hybrid work
·Supportive staff team
·Workplace pension contribution
·Optional 1:1 and quarterly staff supervision facilitated by therapists from Trauma Foundation South West
Applications can be submitted in hard copy or by email by Wednesday 7th of May 2025 at 12pm/noon. Late applications unfortunately cannot be considered. We are also unable to accept CVs as applications.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We’re looking for an analytical, detail-oriented professional to join our senior management team as Finance and Operations Manager. You’ll ensure the smooth operation of our financial and legal aid reporting processes and manage office contracts across our three locations.
Salary: £38,700 per annum, plus 4% pension contributions
Reports to: CEO, Trustees, Finance Board of Trustees, and SMT
Term: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Based at: SWLLC’s Croydon Office / Hybrid working available
For more details, please see our application pack.
To apply, send us your CV and covering letter (no more than two pages of A4), clearly outlining how you meet the person specifications and why you would like to join South West London Law Centres.
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
Closing date: 5 pm on 02/05/2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) is an educational charity that collaborates with industry and academia to tackle the skills shortage in the UK’s Electronics sector. We are seeking a hands-on Head of Finance and Business Services to lead our financial operations and business services ensuring strong financial management, compliance, and organisational efficiency.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing and impactful charity, playing a key role in shaping our financial strategy while ensuring robust financial controls and compliance, and the effectiveness of our business services.
As Head of Finance and Business Services, you will be responsible to the CEO for overseeing all financial aspects at the UKESF, including financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and risk management. A key part of the role is managing grant funding and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements from grantors (e.g. UKRI and Innovate UK). Also, responsible for management of key business services including management information, resources and technology.
This role is ideal for a qualified (or part qualified) ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with experience in charity finance, grant reporting, and financial project management. You will provide strategic leadership while also being hands-on with day-to-day business and financial operations, including managing budgets, payroll, support services, overseeing AP and AR and financial reporting using Xero.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Strategy & Management
- Contribute to the development of UKESF’s financial strategy, business services and resource strategies.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, ensuring effective resource allocation and efficient provision of business services.
- Provide financial insights and advice about business services and resources to support strategic decision-making by the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
- Prepare accurate financial and management reports including budget and monitoring forecasts for the Board, senior leadership, and funders ensuring timely reporting.
- Ensure compliance with charity financial regulations, including SORP and fund accounting.
- Lead on government grant reporting, ensuring compliance with UKRI, DSIT, and Crown Commercial Office requirements.
- Track and report on multiple funding streams, ensuring accurate project financial management.
- Oversee statutory accounts preparation and the annual audit process.
- Manage and develop strong financial controls and risk management processes.
- Monitor cashflow and report regularly to CEO any concerns
Grant & Project Finance Management
- Manage delivery contracts and, grant funding, ensuring compliance with financial and reporting conditions are met.
- Develop project budgets and financial models for funding applications.
- Review and monitor ongoing projects cost
- Monitor grant expenditure and prepare financial reports for funders.
Day-to-Day Financial and Business Operations
- Oversee business services contracts, procurement, financial controls, payroll, pensions, VAT, and gift giving processes and liaising with relevant agencies as appropriate.
- Ensure efficient financial administration, including reconciliations and expense management.
- Through Cashflow monitoring manage bank balances utilising investment accounts where appropriate to maximise revenue.Manage financial systems and reporting using Xero accounting software.
- Manage IT support contract ensuring Cyber Essential standard compliance.
Governance & Leadership
- Act as the key financial and business services advisor to the Chief Executive and Board of Trustees.
- Produce reports and financial insights.
- Develop and implement financial and business services policies and procedures.
- Support team on all routine finance and business services tasks.
- Manage external stakeholders and contractors.
ABOUT YOU
Essential
- Qualified or part qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent).
- Knowledge of charity finance, including SORP, fund accounting, and financial governance.
- Expertise in financial and management accounting, including reconciliations and cash flow management.
- Experience in budgeting, financial and resource planning, and project costings for multi-stream funding.
- Proficiency in Xero accounting software, including financial reporting, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
- Strong financial analysis skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Experience in preparing statutory accounts and working with auditors.
Desirable
- Experience working in a small charity or organisation with multiple funding streams.
- Experience managing and reporting on grant funding, for instance from UKRI and Innovate UK.
- Experiences of business services e.g. management information, resource management and management of business services contracts.Experience supporting governance processes and working with trustees.
- Experience of Government Contracts through Crown Commercial Service
- Experience of successful implementation and rollout of new CRM systems.
WHAT WE OFFER
- Flexible working hybrid working.
- The opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing and impactful charity.
- Competitive salary and pension contributions.
- A chance to make a difference in addressing the UK’s Electronics skills shortage.
- Support to complete accountancy qualifications.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion, please contact us.
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Through engagement with Schools, Universities and Industry, it is our mission to encourage more young people to pursue Electronics.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Chief Executive has overall responsibility for the management, strategic direction, and visionary leadership of the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA). They will drive organisational sustainability and impact by:
- Setting, with the Committee of Trustees, the overall direction of ILPA and developing both all-encompassing and project aligned strategies and outcomes.
- Managing ILPA’s day to day operations.
- Managing human resource matters, including reporting lines and working with staff to ensure the effective running of the Secretariat.
- Ensuring the financial viability of ILPA.
- Ensuring that ILPA is accountable to its members and that they are engaged in its work.
- Supporting the Board of Trustees, so that they can both fulfil their responsibilities and support ILPA meaningfully.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Group FP&A Manager | £450 - £500 per day (Umbrella) | Hybrid | London | 6-months +
For a large international organisation, we are recruiting an Interim Group FP&A Manager who will coordinate and produce consolidated financial plans, budgets, and forecasts. The Group FP&A Manager will contribute to planning activity and data across Finance, working closely with Regional Finance Directors to ensure consistency of all planning and forecasting. This role will report to the Director of Group Planning and Reporting and will lead, manage, and motivate a Financial Planning Analyst. This role is for a minimum of 6-months and could be extended.
Main Duties:
- Provide a financial planning, forecasting and management reporting service in the UK, Regions, and international business units across Group level.
- Deliver monthly MI reports
- Coordination and delivery of annual budget, quarterly forecasts and monthly re-forecasts
- Support multi-year planning
- Tracking and forecasting of financial KPIs
- Support the Director of Group Planning and Reporting in preparing reports for Exec on reporting and planning deliverables
- Lead continuous improvement of processes across monthly close, financial commentary and analysis and cash-flow forecasting
- Ensure the MI and forecasts are fit-for-purpose during a period of transformation and change
- Play a key role in the implementation of a new planning and reporting tool as part of a global finance transformation programme
- Set planning and forecasting timetables for the organisation
- Work closely with the Head of Strategic Planning and coordinate with the UK and Regional finance teams to ensure alignment of all financial planning activity
- Support strategy in the collation and consolidation of 5-year planning
- Development and rollout of multi-year planning workbooks and processes
- Work closely with Shared Service Centre in India, supporting the FP&A team in-country
- Lead, manage and motivate one Financial Planning Analyst
Person Specification:
- Qualified Accountant with proven Group-level FP&A experience including MI reporting
- Experience managing the annual planning and reporting calendar
- Ability to build budgets, forecasts, and annual plans at Group level
- Annual planning and reporting at Group-level
- International and multi-cultural company experience
- SAP experience, financial modelling, and advanced Excel
- Shared Services experience
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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.
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Head of Finance and Operations
Could you be the talented Head of Finance and Operations that we’re looking to welcome into a small, friendly nature charity? Leading the financial management and operations functions, you’ll play a part in protecting and restoring UK wildlife, while advancing your career in the fast-growing ‘nature and climate’ space.
Position: Head of Finance and Operations
Salary: £40,000 for 28 hours per week (£50,000 full-time equivalent)
Location: Fully remote (UK-based), with occasional travel
Hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE), flexible working available
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 9am, Friday 11 April 2025
Interviews: 16-17 April 2025 (TBC)
About the Role
As Head of Finance and Operations, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the Trust. Working in a dynamic and supportive environment, you will lead the finance function, oversee operations, and ensure compliance with governance and legal requirements. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about conservation and wants to contribute to the nature and climate sector.
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading the finance function for the Trust and its subsidiaries.
• Overseeing the operations function, including governance, HR, EDI, wellbeing, and resource management.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and charity articles.
• Managing and developing the Finance and Operations team.
• Contributing to the organisation's growth and fostering a positive workplace culture.
About You
We are looking for an individual who has:
• Experience in financial leadership within a charity or non-profit organisation.
• Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, and compliance.
• Expertise in governance, HR, and operational functions.
• The ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• A passion for conservation and making a positive impact on nature.
About the Organisation
The organisation is a unique conservation charity dedicated to making data work for nature. By providing access to vital wildlife data, they support conservation efforts across the UK. They’re a 100% remote-working organisation with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and flexibility.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Finance Director, Director of Operations, Head of Charity Finance, Finance and Operations Manager, Chief Financial Officer, Finance Business Partner, Head of Governance and Compliance.
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The Office Manager role is crucial to our very busy and friendly office of 14 people and is incredibly varied and interesting. The role requires someone to be friendly, flexible and adaptable, with strong communication skills, a hands-on attitude and the willingness and initiative to work with the whole team doing a variety of different tasks to achieve a common goal. You will be highly organised and be prepared to take on information in many forms and quickly translate this into action. You will be comfortable working with deadlines and priorities, managing your own workload and the expectations of others. It is an incredibly rewarding role for someone who has the passion and commitment to help the Foundation address inequalities and to tackle poverty and inequality at a local level. No two days will be the same.
- You will need excellent communication skills, as you will often be the first point of contact for all enquiries, including grant applicants donors, and room bookings.
- You will support the fundraising and programmes team with running events and resident panels.
- You will be responsible for ensuring that the building is safe, well maintained and accessible to all staff, tenants and visitors, including sourcing and managing contractors.
- You will support the finance and fundraising teams with data entry and reporting, purchasing and reconciliations.
- You will also have the opportunity to delve into special initiatives, such as supporting our strategic objectives around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), the use of AI and environmental action.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn about the voluntary sector, particularly learning about trusts and foundations and grant making, as well as developing skills in a variety of admin functions, such as databases, finance, premises and health and safety.
You will also have the opportunity to meet the organisations we fund and work with as well as actively contribute towards our pledge of meeting the ACF’s Funder Commitment on Climate Change and our DEI Strategic workplan (available on request). This will allow you to develop your skills at the Foundation, ranging from project planning, communication, finance, and customer service. You will also have an opportunity to work with our Fundraising and Communications team to help engage a range of supporters. Training will be provided for all your duties.
The role is ideal for someone either with existing office management experience or someone with administrative experience who is keen and ready to step up in their career, to take on more responsibility and join a small, friendly and dynamic team based in Islington. If you are looking to develop your career in office administration whilst working for a community-based charity, can work on your own initiative and show that you’re a team-player, while delivering high quality admin support, then this could be the next role for you.
We are keen to receive applications from individuals with different levels of experience. There are lots of opportunities to test, learn and innovate at Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving.
More info in the candidate information pack
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Accounts and Business Officer
We are seeking a detail-oriented, entrepreneurial, and innovative Accounts and Business Officer to join the team at the charity’s headquarters in Rugby.
Position: Accounts and Business Officer
Salary: £26,000 - £27,500 per annum
Location: Rugby, Midlands
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
As an Accounts and Business Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth financial operations within the organisation. Working closely with the Finance Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will manage invoicing, payroll, and accounts while also supporting the development and closure of side businesses linked to the charity.
Key Responsibilities:
• Financial Management: Raise and process invoices, manage accounts payable/receivable, and ensure accurate financial transactions.
• Payroll Processing: Operate Sage payroll systems to process salaries and maintain compliance.
• Business Development: Support the start-up and closure of side businesses, ensuring financial sustainability.
• Financial Reporting: Maintain financial records, assist with audits, and provide insights for strategic decision-making.
• Collaboration: Work closely with HR, management, and leadership teams to support financial planning and business operations.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency within financial and business functions.
• Any other tasks commensurate with the work of the organisation in agreement with the leadership team
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and solution-focused professional with:
• Experience in accounts management, business finance, or a related role.
• Proficiency in Sage payroll software and financial record-keeping systems.
• Strong knowledge of invoicing, accounts payable, and receivable processes.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to support business development.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong communication skills to engage with multiple departments.
• A qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (desirable).
About the Organisation
The charity is a UK-wide voluntary organisation based in Warwickshire, dedicated to building inclusive communities founded on justice, advocacy, empowerment, and friendship. They specialise in supporting individuals of all ages who are isolated or at risk of exclusion, pioneering Circles of Support, Independent and Collective Advocacy, Person-Centred Planning, and full participation in mainstream life.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Accounts Manager, Finance Officer, Business Development Officer, Payroll Manager, Financial Administrator, Financial Coordinator.
If you are a detail-driven, entrepreneurial professional with a passion for financial management and business innovation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be part of the dedicated team!
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Role description:
We are excited to be seeking a talented and motivated individual to join Southampton Hospitals Charity as our Database and Insights Officer. This will be our first dedicated database role and will provide the right candidate with a rare opportunity to help configure and oversee the delivery of the Charity’s new CRM.
As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in maintaining the accuracy and compliance of our Beacon database. You will maintain and enhance our database, clean, process, and import data from various sources, provide database support to colleagues across the organisation. You will be flexible, able to work under pressure and manage a busy and sometimes competing workload.
We are looking for an individual who is as passionate about data as the work we do as a Charity to join our Operations team. This role will be key, as we launch our ambitious new strategy to grow our income, reach and impact. Working across teams, the database and insights will help shape and guide our key marketing campaigns, fundraising initiatives and impact reporting.
Main Responsibilities:
Responsible for the front end day-to-day management of our CRM system. Maintain data management processes and procedures to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security. Including:
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Beacon (CRM) Management
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Financial reconciliation
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CRM integrations
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Reporting, insight and data selection
Person Specification:
Knowledge and experience
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Previous knowledge and experience of using a CRM fundraising database.
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Experience of managing a database system in a complex environment.
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Experience of handling large and complex data sets using sensitive personal information.
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Previous experience of working in an office environment performing similar duties.
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Knowledge of data protection and GDPR.
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
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Good IT skills.
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Excellent administrative, organisational, time management and prioritisation skills.
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Analytical and strategic approach to problem solving.
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Confident with excellent interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work under pressure, to target and deadline.
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Good team player who is willing to support and help others in the team.
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Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
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Professional, diplomatic and discreet and able to maintain confidentiality.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a newly created role which is being introduced to support the centralisation and future growth of the Marlow Education Trust . This hands-on role will be responsible for preparation of monthly management accounts, ensuring all transactions and month-end processes are carried out, preparation of balance sheet, capital projects and fixed assets reconciliations , line management of finance officers and assistants, as well as oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable and VAT returns. You will be involved in cash flow forecasting, treasury/banking processes, budgeting/forecasting process, monthly reporting, variance analysis and more. You will support the CFO, and work closely with all schools’ leadership teams and Headteachers.
The successful candidate will have previous financial experience ideally in a school environment and a recognised accounting qualification,, and will be flexible and able to demonstrate an ability to adapt to a changing environment. You will be professional in your approach to all aspects of the role, extremely well organised, a team player and competent with accounting and procurement software, MsOffice and Google Suites.
Main Responsibilities
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Produce draft monthly and annual financial statements, including payroll and balance sheets reconciliations, income and expenditure, and cash flow statements
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Undertake payroll preparation including staff cost allocation on a monthly basis
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Support the production of regular re-forecasts during the academic year
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Prepare and post monthly and annual prepayment and accruals
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Maintain fixed asset register and post depreciation
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Monitor of capital projects income and expenditure and carry out necessary postings at the end of each project
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Ensure compliance with VAT, taxation, and other liabilities, minimizing amounts due while meeting legal requirements
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Undertake a credit control function thus ensuring that the payment of outstanding sums are received as swiftly as possible
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Liaise with auditors and facilitate all audit arrangements
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Manage finance team in the central services and work closely with School Leaders to provide consistent financial information to all schools
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Collaborate with the CFO to design and implement new financial systems and processes, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining strong internal controls
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Act as an extended part of the schools' Senior Leadership Teams, providing high-level support to their back-office functions
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Support schools in setting reliable and realistic budgets based on consistent planning assumptions
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Monitor and identify corrective actions when necessary to ensure budget adherence.
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Serve as a liaison between the finance team and our schools, providing support and equipping them to carry out their roles effectively
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Develop the knowledge and understanding of the Trust’s schools' Leadership Teams, fostering professional relationships and networking opportunities between school
Other
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Work within school policies and procedures, including participating in performance management and professional development as required
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Contributing to the development of systems and procedures, sharing best practice with colleagues and proactively seeking opportunities for improvement
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Support and provide cover within the finance team as required
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Promote the ethos of the Trust
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To maintain confidentiality and ensure that duties are undertaken with due regard to and compliance with the Data Protection and Equality Act at all times
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To carry out duties and responsibilities in accordance with the school and Academy Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and relevant Health and Safety legislation
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To demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct; showing tolerance and respect of the rights of others whether other staff, students or parents
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To observe proper professional boundaries and having regard to the safeguarding and wellbeing of students
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The post holder is responsible for ensuring all child protection and Safeguarding policies are adhered to and that any concerns or incidents are raised in accordance with these policies
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To undertake any other task as directed by the CFO commensurate with the level of post
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an application form prior to the interview
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Department/Service:
The finance department is responsible for the overall financial management and administration of the 4million turnover at GSU. The department plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, including HMRC, Charities Commission, Companies House, and pensions. This includes supporting our annual external financial audit.
The finance team act as Business Partners to the rest of the organisation ensuring they understand financial processes to aid effective working. The team also work alongside our external payroll provider and our external digital system provider to ensure smooth and effective working.
Job Purpose:
Provide a professional, accurate, and timely accounting service in respect to all management and statutory reporting. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external support services to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the Finance department, ensuring excellence in service delivery.
Reports to:
- Currently reporting to the CEO whilst the senior management role in the Finance Department is under review. The senior management post is currently vacant.
Responsible for:
- Supporting, managing, supervising, and developing one Finance Coordinator and one Finance Assistant.
- Temporary Interns and/or student staff supporting the Finance team as required
Duties and Key Responsibilities
1. Management and Statutory Reporting:
- Prepare accurate management accounts on a timely basis each month.
- Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly, including accruals and prepayments.
- Prepare and submit statutory reports, including VAT Returns, Companies House, and Charities Commission Annual Returns.
- Support the preparation of the annual accounts for the external financial audit and play an instrumental role during the audit process.
- Reconcile GSU bank accounts including PayPal online accounts weekly and monthly.
- Reconcile Commercial Income to Bank Accounts producing weekly sales and analysis reports.
2. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cashflow Statements:
- Support in the preparation of the annual budget and reforecasts.
- Create forecast reports and statements as and when required.
- Produce monthly and annual cashflow and liquidity statements.
3. Business Partnering and Collaboration:
- Act as a business partner to all GSU staff members, providing financial insights and support to meet organisational goals.
- Work alongside external support services (e.g., payroll providers and digital finance systems) to ensure smooth operations and excellence in the Finance department.
- Collaborate with external auditors and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective financial management.
4. Managing and Supervisory Duties:
- Supervise and support the professional development of two GSU finance staff members.
- Foster a team culture that promotes accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
- Oversee the responsibilities of Finance Coordinator and Finance Administrator and ensure their tasks align with departmental goals.
- Supervise and support interns and student staff as appropriate.
5. Digital Systems and Processes:
- Maintain efficient digital finance systems and processes to streamline financial operations (Twinfield, Ezora & Basecone for example).
- Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of digital records and reporting systems.
- Evaluate and improve digital tools and workflows to enhance departmental efficiency.
6. General Finance Department Duties:
- Oversee and assist with sales ledger, purchase ledger, and payroll functions as needed.
- Support the Finance Coordinator and Finance Assistant to issue and maintain records of purchase orders and associated invoices.
- Support the Finance Coordinator and Finance Assistant to maintain and post all petty cash transactions.
- Prepare ad hoc financial reports and information for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), Trustee Board, and other stakeholders as required.
- Respond proactively to financial queries from GSU staff.
- Support the ongoing review and development of Finance department systems and procedures.
- Maintain customer-facing systems and ensure smooth operations for Finance department stakeholders.
7. External Audit and Compliance:
- Prepare schedules and reconciliations for the annual audit.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including HMRC and Charities Commission guidelines.
General Responsibilities:
- Represent and be an ambassador for GSU.
- Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position.
- Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development.
- Abide by organisational policies, codes of conduct, and practices.
- Support and promote liberation, diversity, and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
- Treat with confidentiality any personal, private, or sensitive information about individuals, organisations, clients, or staff and project data.
- Adhere to the Sustainability Policy and strive to reduce the organisation’s carbon footprint.
- Actively seek better ways to assist GSU in becoming a more sustainable workplace.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Experience:
- Experience in preparing management accounts budgets, forecasts, and cashflows.
- Experience in preparing and reconciling VAT returns.
- Experience in reconciling balance sheet control accounts including salaries
- Proficiency in using accounting software and digital finance systems.
- Previous experience working in a Finance department.
- Experience in customer service and promoting financial literacy.
- Experience in payroll processes.
- Familiarity with supporting and developing team members.
Skills and Abilities:
- Strong customer service focus and ability to build effective working relationships.
- Ability to engage, motivate, and support team members.
- Excellent communication skills (face-to-face, MS Teams, phone, and email).
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities.
- Proficiency in IT tools for report writing, email, and database management.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and methodical working.
Knowledge:
- Regulatory requirements and best practices in accounting and finance.
- Knowledge of HMRC, Charities Act, SORP, VAT, PAYE, and pension compliance.
Education/Training:
- Part-qualified ACCA or a training towards a relevant professional accounting qualification.
- Relevant practical experience in accounting and finance.
Personal Attributes and Other Requirements:
- Hybrid or office-based work with the ability to travel to other campuses when needed.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, or stay overnight as necessary.
- Strong team player with a flexible approach to work.
- Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities.
- Awareness and application of diversity issues in all areas of work.
- Commitment to the values and ethos of the organisation
Non Charity Employer
101 - 500
We help students at the University of Greenwich become the best they can be at university and beyond.
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Scripture Union is a national mission-movement, the aims of which are to create opportunities for children and young people to explore the Bible, respond to Jesus and grow in faith. We are currently seeking a dynamic and efficient Human Resources Officer to provide quality administrative and HR generalist support across the full range of the HR function.
The successful candidate will:
- Give support and guidance on the application of all HR policies and procedures to the Director of Finance and Services, line managers and all staff.
- Co-ordinate end to end recruitment campaigns, and support managers through the recruitment process.
- Undertake HR induction and onboarding processes with all new staff covering relevant HR policies and training them in the use of the HR database.
- Co-ordinate the annual salary review process, including being confident in benchmarking roles against current market data.
- Manage and maintain staff contracts and other HR electronic and paper files.
- Be competent in the use of HRIS systems and ability to analyse and present data from the system.
- Work closely with the Finance team by providing information to them in respect of payroll, pensions, holiday pay, maternity/paternity/adoption pay and any other relevant matters
- Maintain knowledge of employment legislation, advising the Director of Finance and Services of opportunities to improve HR policies and procedures, updating them as appropriate.
- Take a keen interest in staff culture, and wellbeing initiatives to promote engagement across the Movement.
- Coordinate staff training and development events including quarterly Induction and Training Days for new staff at our National Offices.
If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, in the first instance please submit your CV and a covering letter. We will contact shortlisted candidates to ask them to complete an application form ahead of interview. For more details, please download the job profile below.
We provide a range of benefits to reward our employees which includes: 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days to volunteer on a Scripture Union event. Group pension scheme, with up to 12% employer contribution. Life insurance (death in service), and free Bible reading notes.
* This role is based at our National Offices, but offers the opportunity for hybrid working in line with our policy. If you have any questions about this role, please contact , HR Officer by e-mail and they will call you back.
Closing date: 21st April 2025
Interview date: 29th April 2025
Interview location: Trinity House, Opal Court, MK15 0DF
The Movement takes Safeguarding seriously. This role will require an Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and have an occupational requirement to be filled by a committed Christian, active in church life. Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9 applies. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from people, regardless of their background.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
ScriptureUnion is a Christian charity that exists to see a new generation of children and young people with their own vibrant, personal faith in Jesus
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The Diocese of Truro’s vision for Creation Care invites people to Cherish Creation, Cut Carbon and Speak Up. We are committed to the Church of England’s target of achieving Net Zero carbon emissions in 2030. To achieve this, we have allocated significant resources including finances to facilitate and lead change. This includes provision of direct support to parishes and schools in their own work.
The Diocesan Environment Officer is fundamental to this work – leading us in engaging the hearts and minds of people across the diocese. This is a role that supports, encourages, challenges and inspires – reaching out to individuals, churches and other Christian communities. The role also is vital in helping to keep us on track on our path to Net Zero, having oversight of the implementation of our Environment Strategy – the plans that are embedded in all our areas of work including church support, schools, land management, offices and housing.
This role gives the opportunity to make a real difference to climate justice and creation care in Cornwall. It is people focussed because people are the key to achieving change. By walking alongside them, encouraging, inspiring and informing them we can do so much more. And doing this in some of the most beautiful places and historic buildings in the country takes some beating!
The right person for this role will be passionate and knowledgeable about climate justice and creation care and committed to reaching Net Zero for carbon. We need a strong communicator who can adjust to different audiences, engaging people in the cause rather than bulldoze them and able to underpin this work with relevant theology. Experience of managing projects, working with volunteers and using a range of media to reach people and places are all essential.
We are very happy to invest in the right person and can offer a range of training and support.
At the Diocese of Truro, we value work-life balance and employee wellbeing and are committed to supporting your development. We offer additional benefits such as flexible working, up to 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, a range of wellbeing activities and the Church of England Pension Scheme with 9-15% employer contributions. More information on this on our website.
If you are interested in this role, you can find more details and how to apply via the Pathways link. The closing date for applications is midnight on 20 April 2025 with interviews being held on 5 May 2025 in Truro.
Please note that whilst some home working is permitted this role cannot be done remotely and we do not pay staff to commute from outside Cornwall.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, we would particularly welcome applications from those with a disability, or from a UK minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented in our staff.
SAFEGUARDING - EVERYONE MATTERS - EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
The Diocese of Truro strives to be trauma informed, and is committed to developing safer policies, cultures, and practices.
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Background
Women for Women International invests where inequality is greatest by helping women who are forgotten — the women survivors of war and conflict.
In Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Sudan, women learn skills to rebuild their families and communities through the Women for Women International’s Stronger Women, Stronger Nations Programme.
They form support networks, are equipped with the skills to earn an income and save and gain knowledge and resources about health and their rights. Since 1993, our global community has invested in the power of over 570,000 women across 17 conflict-affected countries, to create a ripple effect that makes the world more equal, peaceful, and prosperous.
This is an exciting time to join the team where the role will be a part of a small, very busy and dedicated People, Capability and Culture (PCC) team focusing on the UK and Germany. The role will be the first point of contact with employees and third-party providers. They will provide advice and support on a number of people and culture systems, processes, IT and travel. They will undertake a variety of HR and Operations administration duties, in keeping with employment law, charity policies and procedures, to support the UK and Germany (DE) Team.
This role with work closely with the Head of PCC & Operations to focus on:
• The coordination of recruitment working with the UK and DE hiring managers. This includes job postings, advertisements, PCC prescreening, scheduling interviews and liaising with candidates.
• Being responsible for managing the Diversity Monitoring process for all recruitment activities.
• Onboarding and welcoming of new recruits; drafting contracts, setting up profiles on BambooHR, ensuring the process is completed in a timely and welcoming way.
• Liaise with hiring manager on the new persons induction, set up meetings and have an onboarding pack ready to send and be completed. Follow up on key documentation and policies have been read and signed.
• HR operation projects and initiatives, induction, probation, sick leave, staff development, employee administration, policies and procedures, compliance monitoring and offboarding.
• The maintenance of all HR operations electronic systems in the UK and Germany to ensure all information is updated and accurate, and staff understand how to use the system.
• Take minutes of meetings as and when required, meeting the deadline in sending out the minutes.
The role will also focus on office management of the UK Head Office, this includes office maintenance issues, Health & Safety Compliance matters and other relevant areas requiring support as required. Liaising with our IT support team on maintenance of laptops and setting them up for new staff. Be the point of contact for staff office resources, supplies and equipment requirements.
Has excellent communication skills, including written and verbal to engage with employees and third-party providers. Is proficient in using HRIS software to manage employee data and produce reports. We are looking for someone to join the team who has the ability to identify issues and problem solve, be creative and can build and manage successful relationships with a variety of stakeholders. Previous charity sector experience and someone who can speak German (both verbal and written) is desirable.
Diversity at Women for Women International is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities, and growing together for better performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, political opinions, and pregnancy and maternity. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all interested parties.
All our staff are required to adhere to WfWI’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding policies and to our organizational values: Empowerment, Integrity, Respect, Resilience and the Leadership Principles: Decisive, Accountable, Courageous, Adaptable and Inclusive.
To learn more about the power of women for women, please go to our website or social media pages.
To apply please complete an online application form on our website. Please can you let us know if you will need reasonable adjustments for the interview.
The closing date for applications is Monday 21st April 2025 18.00.
You will have an opportunity to attend a Q&A with the Head of People, Capability, Culture and Operations on Thursday 10th April 2025, 9.00 – 9.45am.
If you are interested in attending, please contact HR via the UK Recruitment email address in our Women for Women International UK website.
1st Interview will be online on Monday 28th April 2025.
2nd Interview will be on Tuesday 6th May 2025, 9.00 – 13.00 and will be in person at our Head Office, London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.