Head Of It And Facilities Jobs in Greater London

Office and facilities manager £34,000 to £36,000. Based in Croydon – full time in the office
 

The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (South London) is looking for an experienced, passionate and professional Office and Facilities Manager.   
 

As the Office and Facilities Manager for the charity, you will oversee the running of the office and the maintenance, cleanliness and safety of our properties. You will provide excellent management support for our team of two administrators and a receptionist, and be responsible for recruitment, induction, and training into the team.  
 

Responsible to the Director of Finance and Resources you will be a key member of the management team at RASASC, working alongside our frontline services to ensure they have the support and working environment they need to be able to provide services to survivors.
 

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of office and property management. 

The post is open to female applicants only as the role is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 
 

RASASC is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in management and leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.

 All positions are located in the UK and require the right to work in the UK.

A little bit about the role 

Please note this role will be closing at 9am on Tuesday 25 March. 

Frontline has achieved significant growth and impact in our first 11 years, and we are looking for a qualified and experienced finance leader to head up Frontline’s finance and compliance function and ensure we are well positioned to continue to grow and drive change for children and families. We’re in a strong position, have a clear strategy, stable finances and strong internal processes but we remain ambitious.

This is an exciting opportunity with a breadth of responsibility and will require collaborative working with the senior leadership team (SLT) and Board of Trustees. With a ~£25m budget and ~146 employees we need robust systems, clear financial strategy and expert financial leadership to support the organisation to achieve our mission. Reporting to the director of culture and operations, you will lead on ensuring Frontline has an outstanding and proactive finance and compliance function, with robust systems and high-performing people. 

You will lead the finance and compliance team, covering the areas of finance, legal, governance, IT and compliance (including data protection). The role provides an opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to set and deliver on strategic goals, and you will be responsible for setting clear direction for the finance and compliance team.

The finance and compliance team sits within the culture and operations directorate (see structure chart), which supports Frontline’s teams to achieve our mission by delivering operational efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability. The head of finance and compliance is a senior position with a wide remit of responsibility, so we need a highly driven individual to provide critical support to the entire organisation.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Finance – Lead the organisation’s financial strategy, planning and budgeting processes, advise senior leadership and trustees on financial consequences and manage the Finance Manager to sustain a high-performing team culture
• Legal, governance, IT and compliance– Manage the Legal and Compliance Manager to effectively respond to requests for advice, manage/support the IT and Facilities Officer to establish the systems and processes to meet regulatory requirements as well as effectively respond to requests for advice.
• Leadership – Play a proactive role as a member of the Leadership Group (Frontline’s Heads/Directors and champion high performance and model our culture of Freedom and Responsibility

Full list of role responsibilities can be found in the job pack.

A little bit about you 

You will be responsible for providing sound financial oversight, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading a high-performing team. A qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with significant experience in financial management, you should have a strong understanding of charity finance, risk management, and governance.

This role requires exceptional leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to non-specialists. If you are a proactive and detail-oriented professional eager to contribute to a mission-driven organisation, we encourage you to apply.

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

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

Important information

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

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

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

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

A little bit about the role 

Please note this role will be closing at 9am on Friday 28 March. 

Frontline has achieved significant growth and impact in our first 11 years, and we are now recruiting a director to lead on ensuring our culture and operational infrastructure enable us to continue to grow and drive change for children and families.

With a ~£25m budget and ~146 employees we need to have robust systems, a clear strategy and enabling culture in place to support people to do their best work so we can achieve our mission. Reporting to the CEO, the director of culture and operations will lead on strengthening and further embedding our culture of Freedom and Responsibility and providing excellent operational leadership across Frontline.

As an ambitious organisation, we work hard to attract and develop our fantastic team, using data, feedback and technology to do so. We focus on creating an inclusive culture and supporting hard working teams, to achieve our mission. The director of culture and operations will lead this work to ensure we have the right mechanisms and communication channels to effectively bring teams across the country together. Frontline is in a strong position. We have a clear strategy, stable finances and strong internal processes so we look forward to welcoming our new director of culture and operations to help build on this, so we can have even greater impact.

Some key responsibilities include:

• People – Manage the head of people to ensure the team provide excellent HR administration, support and up to the minute data
• Finance – Manage the head of finance, supporting them and the finance team to deliver sound financial controls/clear reporting and manage an annual budget of £25m – ensuring financial capability and clear cross-team communication.
• Governance – Lead on the management of board/subcommittee meetings, maintaining efficient and effective processes to ensure targets and deadlines are met
• Management of external contracts and relationships – Manage the delivery manager with responsibility for the Department for Education (DfE) contract oversight, university approval and regulatory relationship management, ensuring effective internal governance, compliance and reporting.

Full list of role responsibilities can be found in the job pack.

A little bit about you 

You should have strong leadership experience, the ability to balance multiple priorities under pressure, and a track record of shaping organisational culture. Experience in financial management, HR strategy, and operational leadership is essential, while familiarity with charity governance and regulatory compliance would be beneficial.

We’re looking for someone with exceptional communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a practical approach to problem-solving. If you’re a values-driven leader eager to shape culture, strengthen operations, and support our mission, you’d be a great fit.

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

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

Important information

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

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

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

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

Head of Finance and Internal Operations | up to £62,000 + benefits

Permanent | Croydon – Hybrid Working

A truly inspiring place to work, Young Roots partners with young refugees and asylum seekers aged 11-25 (mostly alone in the UK without their families) to improve their wellbeing and fulfil their potential. With a dedicated team providing life-changing services including intense one-to-one casework, English language mentoring, and access to specialist therapeutic and legal advice, Young Roots are proudly celebrating their 20th anniversary. 

Using their years of frontline work and deep understanding of the challenges faced by young refugees and asylum seekers, Young Roots are now focusing on campaigning and influencing policy to bring about positive change. The Head of Finance and Operations will support significant growth and associated transformation of their Finance and Operations to underpin their ability to provide these vital services to support young refugee’s increasingly complex needs.

Reporting to the CEO and leading a team of 5, the Head of Finance and Internal Operations is a critical leadership role providing advice and analysis to the Board and its Committees. This role will drive the vision and direction of Young Roots as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and will have a focus on Finance, with an oversight of HR, IT and Facilities. This role offers a rare opportunity to contribute at a big-picture strategic level, whilst maintaining the ability to manage their finances in a hands-on way for a genuinely amazing charity.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Leadership: As part of the Senior Leadership Team, support the CEO to develop, implement, and drive the vision and strategy for Young Roots; Develop and lead a first-class Finance and Operations Team; Support the SLT in its decision-making by providing expert analysis across finance, governance, HR, IT, risk, and facilities perspectives.  
• Finance & Planning: Provide robust financial governance and long-term financial planning; Lead financial reporting, production of management accounts, budgeting, reforecasting, and cashflow monitoring; Partner with Head of Fundraising and the SLT to ensure income generation and fundraising strategy is fit-for-purpose; Ensure statutory responsibilities are delivered in compliance to charity SORP; Lead the audit process; Ensure finance systems and controls are fit-for-purpose; Manage all contracts, ensuring services and bids are valued robustly and reflect ROI; Manage payroll; Ensure funding partners receive insightful financial reporting.
• HR: With the CEO and HR Manager, develop and implement a DEI and Wellbeing strategy; Ensure HR policies and procedures are fit-for-purpose, including ER, recruitment, and H&S.
• IT: With IT Consultant, develop and lead the implementation of IT and Digital Transformation strategy; Ensure database and day-to-day IT support is in place; Act as Data Officer.
• Premises: Oversee facilities function; Lead on lease and building issues; Support CEO, SLT, and Trustees with premises options and represent Young Roots with landlord and agent; Ensure all facilities including IT, office space, and utilities are fit-for-purpose and compliant.

What you’ll offer us:

• Qualified Accountant. Track-record of providing financial information, annual reports & accounts to Senior Leaders, Board and Trustees within the charity sector
• Hands-on and strategic. Ability to think strategically about the future director of the charity and translate that vision into a financial strategy and operational plans and changes. Ability to communicating effectively to Trustees and operations staff
• Ambition. Young Roots are open to someone stepping into their first SLT role.  
• Leadership. Ability to contribute to a values-based and ambitious culture and experience motivating, and empowering staff
• Charity Expert. Strong knowledge of SORP, and expertise in restricted fund accounting.
• Audit leadership
• Desire to oversee HR, Facilities, and IT functions.
• First-class collaboration, time-management, and communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously with strategic guidance from the CEO  
• Ability to visit the King's Cross and Brent offices / activities on a monthly basis and a monthly all-staff away day in central London.
• Ability to attend Saturday morning Board meetings 6 times per year.

What we’ll offer you:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 28 with length of service) + bank holidays, and closure days over Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Sabbatical, enhanced maternity leave, special leave, and sickness policies
• Range of generous policies to support wellbeing and promote DEI.

Application Process:

• Although the closing date is Monday 3rd March, CVs will be reviewed on an ongoing basis so early applications are encouraged.
• Young Roots interviews are planned to commence from Monday 17th March.
• Pro-Recruitment group are acting on a retained basis for this role, and Young Roots kindly request all enquires, and contact, is via Pro-Recruitment. Any third-party enquiries will be forwarded to Pro Recruitment.

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
Reporting To: Chief Executive
Manages: Assistant Director of Finance and Governance, Head of People, and Head of IT and Facilities
Location: Remote (occasional travel to Leicester office & other UK locations as necessary)
Contract: Fixed-Term 12 months
Salary: £72,000 per annum
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week). Part-time would also be considered.

About Home-Start UK
Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and over 170 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.

We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.

About The Role
Home-Start UK is seeking an impressive, values-based leader to provide strategic oversight of organisational operations, performance, and delivery and to provide effective leadership and support to Infrastructure functions – Finance and Governance, People, and IT and Facilities.

This position on the Executive Leadership Team shares responsibility to lead the organisation – to ensure high-performance organisation, progress around diversity and inclusion, and the profile and partnerships required to deliver success for families.

We are a flexible and family-friendly employer with genuine commitment to building equity, diversity and inclusion. If there are any ways we can make this opportunity more accessible for you to apply or to be successful, please do reach out for a conversation.

Closing date for applications is Sunday 16th March at 5pm.
Interviews will take place virtually on Friday 28th March 2025. There will also be initial ‘meet the team’ sessions held on Monday 24th March.

Interested?

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This is an exciting and important role in the life of Orchards. The successful candidate will roll their sleeves up and combine a passion for our vision and ethos with a desire to drive and uphold organisational excellence. You will have the opportunity to make a significant difference in a short space of time, with a direct impact on achieving our vision to see more women free from sexual exploitation through our Operations, HR, Finance, ITand systems.

Location Richmond, London

Reporting To Head of Communications

Contract Type Permanent, subject to six-month probationary period

Salary £20,060 (£29,940 FTE, pro-rata for part time)

Hours 25 hours per week, Monday-Friday (afternoons 12.30pm to 5.30pm, with some flexibility to cover at other times as needed)

Are you looking for a role that combines variety, customer interaction, and meaningful work? At The Poppy Factory, we’re looking for a friendly, organised, and proactive Visitor Centre Coordinator to help us deliver exceptional experiences for our visitors and clients. As the first point of contact for all visitors, you’ll play a key role in managing bookings, events, and facility hire, ensuring smooth and memorable experiences for all who visit.

In this role, no two days will be the same! While you’ll handle routine administrative tasks like managing bookings, email inboxes, and catering, you’ll also have the chance to be hands-on, supporting group visits and interacting with people from all walks of life. Your role will be integral to the way we engage visitors and supporters, and share the story of The Poppy Factory’s modern mission and 100 years of history.

What you’ll be doing:

• Being the warm, welcoming first point of contact for anyone reaching out to The Poppy Factory, whether by phone, email, or in person.
• Managing bookings for group visits, volunteering sessions, and corporate events, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Coordinating with volunteers and staff to ensure all events and visits are perfectly organised.
• Keeping things running behind the scenes—whether it’s organising catering or offering administrative support for our high-profile events like the Field of Remembrance.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Enjoys connecting with people and has a friendly, approachable manner.
• Is organised, unflappable, and can juggle multiple tasks without breaking a sweat.
• Has great communication skills and is confident making proactive calls to potential visitors.
• Brings a flexible, “can do” attitude and isn’t afraid to step in wherever needed.

In return, we offer the opportunity to contribute to the meaningful work of The Poppy Factory, supporting our veterans and delivering outstanding experiences to the community. If you’re ready to be part of an organisation which makes a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

For the full job description and more information about the role please download the Candidate Pack

How to apply

To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification. You may address your covering letter to Dan Hodges, Head of Communications.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Dan Hodges.

About The Poppy Factory

By joining us, you’ll be part of an iconic charity with a century-long legacy. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real, tangible impact on the lives of veterans and their families, working in a supportive and empowering environment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous holiday entitlement of 28 days (including Christmas closure and day in lieu of Armistice Day) plus bank holidays, and double-matched pension contributions up to 10% employer contribution, increasing to 14% after 5 years’ service.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equality, valuing diversity and promoting inclusion within our workforce, including the volunteers who give their time to us.  We work to maintain an environment where the needs and aspirations of all employees are met, irrespective of characteristics protected under the legislative framework of the Equality Act 2010. We expect everyone to understand and accept their personal responsibility to recognise and value differences and the unique contributions that people make to the way we deliver our work. As an equal opportunities employer our commitment is to take positive measures to recruit people from underrepresented groups, and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for any job applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. Please indicate in your covering letter if you wish to be considered under this scheme. We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process to accommodate disabled candidates.

Additionally, we offer a guaranteed interview to veterans of the UK armed forces or members of the Reservist forces who meet the essential role criteria. Please make it clear in your application if you wish to be considered on this basis.

Please note, to be eligible for consideration under the guaranteed interview scheme your application must demonstrate that you meet the essential role criteria as set out in the person specification.

About Future Frontiers
In the UK, family income is the strongest predictor of how well a young person will do at school and
the future opportunities they will have. Future Frontiers exists to change this. Our vision is of a
society where equal access to education and career opportunities enables potential to overcome
poverty.
We support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to realise their potential and work towards
secure and fulfilling employment. In partnership with schools, businesses and supporters, we deliver
an evidence-based programme of career coaching, opportunities and guidance for young people from
lower income households. This year, we are working with more than 3,000 young people in schools
across Greater London. You can find out more about our programme and impact so far in the Annual
Impact Report on our website.

The opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to lead on finance, HR, IT, Data and operations for an ambitious social
mobility charity with an income of £1.5m and a team of 25 people committed to achieving lasting
impact for young people.
As a member of the charity’s four-person Senior Leadership Team, you will report to the CEO and be
responsible for implementing the charity strategy (with accountability for Operations projects),
financial reporting to the Board of Trustees, and championing organisational collaboration, values and
EDI.
As Director of the Operations Department, you will take on a small team - managing an Operations
Officer - to deliver and proactively develop the policies, processes and systems to equip our team to
thrive, and to build the charity’s reputation as a reliable, impactful partner.
This is a great time to join as we refresh the charity’s strategy and operating model, and innovate our
provision to increase our reach and impact.

About the Operations department
You will lead the Operations department, with responsibility for all finance, HR, recruitment, IT, legal
and operations. The team is currently comprised of:
● An Operations Officer who manages our bookkeeping and day to day finance, staff safeguarding,
staff tech, our office, recruitment, inductions and general operations.
You will also liaise with external parties who offer expert support across HR, IT and accountancy as
required.

Your responsibilities
You will be a senior leader at the organisation, proactively supporting your colleagues and
empowering them to be their best. You will be responsible for several areas of the charity.

Leadership and Strategy
● Deliver our Operations KPIs as part of our strategy; as well as being jointly responsible for
the successful implementation of the full strategy.
● Lead and shape the Operations department, making sure it’s fit for purpose and maximising
resources.
● Work collaboratively with other departments to maximise the success of the charity.
● Champion our values and proactively work to embed them into our culture.
● Oversee the EDI working group and proactively champion EDI across the charity.
● Work closely with the CEO, Chair of Trustees and Chair of Finance Committee to ensure sound
charity governance and risk management.

Finance
● Set and manage our annual budgets (circa £1.5m), supporting heads of departments in
the process
● Report monthly and quarterly on our finances, tracking our income, expenditure and
reserves, and liaising with the board of trustees.
● Oversee our bookkeeping and payroll; input journals as needed and closely monitor
cashflow.
● Manage the end of year accounts and audit process, liaising with the external auditors.
● Lead on organisation, reporting and presenting at Trustee Finance Committee and
relevant agenda items for Trustee Board meetings

Operations, IT and Data
● Manage our office space and future office needs;
● Manage the technology and data strategy, keeping staff tech secure and up to date, and
acting as key liaison with third parties
● Be responsible for upholding our data privacy obligations. Work in partnership with
senior data roles internally to manage GDPR obligations, data security and use of data
for internal and external reporting
● Ensure we meet all statutory and legal requirements with HMRC, CC, ICO etc.

● Oversee the efficient usage of our database, systems and key platforms (including Salesforce,
Xero, website) ensuring we are collecting and analysing relevant data in line with our goals to
grow income and impact, ensuring proportionate resourcing and training
● Leadership of ad hoc Operations and intra-departmental projects as required

People Management

● Oversee the recruitment of new staff, coordinating the process and supporting heads of
departments.
● Oversee the staff journey including inductions, staff surveys, annual reviews, and exits.
● Oversee annual staff development and training needs, including managing our twice yearly
offsites and regular full team days.
● Oversee and support the wellbeing of our team; both directly and through the Wellbeing
working group.
● Maintain our policies and staff handbook, researching and writing/updating policies as
required.
● Support managers with HR queries and issues, liaising with external third party experts as
required.

About you
It’s likely that the successful candidate could come from a range of backgrounds, however you should
be comfortable with challenges presented by the areas below. You might have experience in some
areas and are looking to grow in others.

Your experience
● Managing finances (essential): You have been responsible for budgets, reporting against
budgets and forecasting; you are comfortable with managing the cashflow and accounts of a
small organisation / charity. Knowledge of charity SORP would be helpful.Proficient in Excel
and finance systems (eg Xero) and comfortable with database management.
● Improving processes: You have improved processes, making them more effective and robust,
researched and adopted technology and persuaded / trained people to adopt a new approach.
● Supporting people: You have developed people-related initiatives to improve the working
environment and know what it takes to empower people to be their best.
Your skills and competencies
● Leadership skills: You can inspire and guide people around you to operate effectively and in a
way that champions the needs of the charity and our young people. You are confident
managing a team.
● Problem-Solving: You can identify potential challenges or areas for improvement and act
confidently to resolve them, even if that means independently learning something new.
● Highly organised and process-driven: You can manage multiple projects and workstreams
effectively and independently, working with others to reach a goal.
● Building relationships: You can build effective, trusting relationships with your team,
colleagues, and external stakeholders, and can communicate effectively with people at all
levels.
● Flexible and supportive: You can demonstrate your ability to work in a small, fast-paced,
evolving team, maintaining the happiness of people through change.

Benefits
● 27 days annual leave (inclusive of 3 day Christmas closure) + bank holidays, increasing with
service
● Employee Assistance Programme, including free counselling
● Flexible working with early 4pm finish on Fridays
● Additional parental leave pay and additional childcare leave for child’s first 2
years

Equal Opportunities, Diversity and Inclusion
Here at Future Frontiers we are dedicated to the practice of equal opportunities. The principles of it
underpin our mission and we treat all employees, volunteers, clients and students as individuals. We
believe in having an open and inclusive culture that champions diversity in all its forms, including
disability, culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, life experiences, socio-economic background,
and religion.
We encourage everyone to apply for our roles. We are particularly interested to hear from candidates
who have lived experiences relatable to our young people. 

How to apply
To apply, please fill our our application form by answering these questions and attaching your CV.
1. Tell us why you want to work at Future Frontiers and in this role. What is it about us and
the job that excites you? (Max. 1,000 characters)
2. We are looking for someone with experience in finance, processes and people, as given
above in the ‘about you’ section of this JD. Please tell us about your relevant
experience in these three areas. (Max. 1,500 characters)
3. Tell us about a time when you have implemented a significant change to a product,
process or internal way of working; what change did you make and why; how did you
influence others to adopt or support the change; what was the result? (Max. 1,500
characters)

● Deadline:13 March 2025, 9am. Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis, so we
encourage applicants to apply ahead of the deadline where possible in order to maximise notice
for interviews.
● Initial interviews will be held virtually on Monday 17th and Tuesday 18th March
● Final, in-person interviews are expected to be held at our office on Tuesday 25th March 2025

The successful candidate will be required to undergo safer recruitment checks including a DBS check
and reference checks.

A newly-created position in a rapidly expanding organisation.

As Finance & Operations Coordinator you will be a member of the small, supportive Finance and Operations team, working closely with the Senior Finance Officer, Head of Finance and the Operations & Office Manager.

Join us at a pivotal point in our history.

As we embark on a new strategic period (2026-30) together with newly-announced funding streams, you will work alongside colleagues across the whole staff team, with responsibility for:

Supporting the Finance team in managing the charity’s finances

• Process purchase ledger invoices, by prompt inputting of invoices onto Xero financial system, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and authorised in line with delegated authority
• Prompt processing of transactions

Supporting the setting up of weekly payment run, ensuring all payment information has been processed accurately; prompt invoice administration and timely payments to suppliers

• Processing staff and volunteers’ expenses ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies and authorised in line with delegated authority
• Recording gift aided donations on Giveclarity for claim from HMRC

Support the Operations & Office Manager in the day-to-day office operations

• Welcoming visitors to the office
• First point of contact for the Trust’s main telephone line
• Dealing with incoming / outgoing post
• Assisting H&S and housekeeping checks
• Maintaining and overseeing cleanliness and use of the London office, ordering stationery supplies, etc.
• Acting as a point of contact for contractors for regular maintenance visits

Support the External Relations Team

• Providing additional staff resources for key events, including the annual Festival at St Paul’s Cathedral, and Annual General Meeting for the Charity’s supporters

How To Apply
Click on the 'Apply via website' button to apply online. The closing date for applications is Monday 17th March 2025.

With 43 years’ experience caring for London’s diverse wildlife, 36 free-to-enter urban nature reserves, and over 900,000 members standing together for nature, London Wildlife Trust are engaging, inspiring, and enabling people to connect with nature.

London Wildlife Trust (LWT) is the only charity that champions nature’s recovery in London. LWT’s new COO will play a pivotal role in helping to achieve the 2030 Strategic Plan. They will be part of the Trust’s Senior Leadership Team with day-to-day overall leadership responsibility for finance, people, organisational development, impact measurement, and governance. 

Following a period of significant growth, and currently embarking on a brand-new five-year Business Plan, London Wildlife Trust is at a turning point as an organisation and is seeking a dynamic and effective leader to complement and support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in leading the charity through a period of significant change and transformation. 

The successful candidate will report directly to the CEO, and line-manage both the Head of Finance and the Head of People & Organisational Development. 

Whilst we are not seeking a qualified accountant, the COO will need to be able to robustly and fluently speak to and understand financial challenges, particularly around longer-term forecasting and budgets. Supporting and guiding the formalisation of impact measurement across the organisation will also be a key aspect of the role, done in close collaboration with the wider senior management team and Director of Development. 

Experience with and passion for streamlining operations, systems, and processes and continuously working to identify improvements will be essential, as will a calm and stable approach to leadership. 

LWT is being assisted in this appointment by the executive search firm Society. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter. The deadline for receipt of applications is midday GMT on Thursday, 13 March 2025.

Join TNF Charity as an Event Coordinator.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of wounded veterans, serving personnel and their families? TNF Charity is looking for a dynamic and creative Event Coordinator to join our team.

In this role, you will be at the heart of our mission, administrating and managing events that celebrate and support those who have served. Your creativity and organisational skills will be key in coordinating memorable experiences that resonate with our community and amplify our support. You will collaborate closely with a dedicated team, bringing innovative ideas to life and ensuring every event runs smoothly.

We are seeking someone who is not only detail-oriented but also has a genuine passion for our mission. Your ability to engage with the community, build strong relationships, and inspire others will be crucial. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about the opportunity to make a tangible impact, we want to hear from you.

Join us at TNF Charity and help us honour our wounded veterans, serving personnel and their families. Together, we can create unforgettable moments and make a real difference.

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We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to fill a brand-new position within our growing charity, as we broaden our reach and expand our services. The Community Engagement Lead will oversee and ensure excellent delivery of core charity support projects and events provided for the benefit of children, young people and families, within our already established large community, and across our extended network (throughout the South of England).

About Us

The Brompton Fountain is the children’s charity based at Royal Brompton Hospital – a world-renowned specialist heart and lung treatment centre. We work in partnership with the clinical, and wider multi-disciplinary, teams to supply a comprehensive range of essential support services to seriously ill children aged 0 to 25 and their families, whilst in hospital, in the community and at home.

Our aim is to help improve the quality of life for young patients and their families through the funding of specialist medical equipment, improving the hospital environment and facilities, and providing vital resources that are outside the NHS remit.

As a charity we support the whole family as we understand how having a child with a serious health condition can impact on everyone.

About the role

• Hybrid role - Based in our charity office at Royal Brompton Hospital in Chelsea, London for four days per week, with one day per week home working.
• 37.5 hours across a 7 day working week. Usual hours - 9am until 5pm Monday to Friday (flexibility will be required for some evening and/weekend work, with notice).
• 24-month contract (with 13-week probationary period).

Key Responsibilities: (tasks to include yet not limited to)

• Plan and deliver charitable activities and events for children, young people up to 25 years, and families.
• Recruit, induct and oversea a range of volunteers to support the charity in delivering vital services.
• Plan and deliver sessions to support beneficiaries within our extended community.
• Liaise with external suppliers and internal hospital teams to order materials and equipment for patients within our outpatient community.
• Regularly review all community support services, undertake research and launch new projects based on feedback from families.
• Work closely with other charity Leads to ensure consistency of care and support throughout our beneficiary service provision.
• Work closely with CEO and wider team, including our Head of Fundraising, by providing regular impact reports and updates on community services, to assist with income generation.
• Other tasks as required within the role as requested by charity CEO.

What We Are Looking For

Friendly, enthusiastic, and socially-focused – you instantly connect with others and build effective relationships with beneficiaries. An ability to empathise and communicate effectively about our work is key.

 Essential

• A minimum of 2 years experience working within a charitable organisation
• Team management experience, working with staff and/or volunteers
• Project management experience
• Excellent organisational skills
• Understanding of the voluntary and community sector in the UK and the issues it faces
• Personal drive, energy, integrity, adaptability, and responsibility
• Excellent IT skills, including competence in Microsoft Office products
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Excellent personal and communication skills
• Excellent time keeping
• Excellent references will be required

Desirable

• Event management experience
• Experience of working or volunteering within a children’s/adolescent charity
• Experience of working or volunteering within a hospital
• Understanding of key cardiac and/or respiratory related health conditions
• Knowledge of current social media networks

What We Offer

We have a range of benefits that we offer our employees, this includes.

• Time off in lieu for weekend and evening work
•  Reasonable expenses paid for offsite events and activities
• Ongoing training and development with career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.
• The role requires successful completion of an enhanced DBS check and mandatory training including level 3 safeguarding (costs covered by charity).
• Full clean driving license or the ability to travel to events and meetings when needed.

Closing date for applications: 21st March 2025.

Interviews will be held in March/April 2025.

A full job description will be available on request for those who are taken forward for interview.

We will only contact those applicants who have been successful for interview selection at which point you will be required to provide details of two referees.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

The Brompton Fountain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

You are providing your personal information to The Brompton Fountain and Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals (part of Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust) for the purposes of staff administration; administration of membership records (Foundation Trust Membership); crime prevention and prosecution of offenders; National Fraud initiative and occupational health purposes and by applying for this post you hereby consent to the charity and Trust processing of your personal data as outlined above.

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