Jobs in Blackheath

MLC Partners are pleased to be partnering with Morden College to recruit their new Financial & Systems Accountant.

An organisation rich in history, this charity has been at the forefront of supporting older people’s lives for more than 300 years. Morden College are committed to providing services that support their residents to live independent and healthy lives. More than 250 older people live in Morden College’s almshouse accommodation, on two sites in Blackheath and Beckenham and their 28-bed care home.

The organisation is embarking on a finance process review in order to improve their ways of working. With plans in place to upgrade their finance and CRM systems, the role would suit a change-focused individual.

Reporting into a people-focused Finance Manager with a track record of developing teams, the position will play a key role within the development of the finance function. With their main base in Blackheath, the role is hybrid and strives to offer as much flexibility as possible, including a wide-ranging benefits package.

Main responsibilities of the role:

• Ensure the completion of all month-end processes and the timely delivery of the monthly management accounts.
• Work with line managers at a granular level to understand income and expenditure trends, advising and challenging where required.
• Review journals prepared by the finance officers and support with the preparation of more complex journals.
• Reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts as well as the review and sign-off of balance sheet reconciliation carried out by the finance officers.
• Take a leading role in the management and upkeep of finance-related systems, becoming a super-user and liaison between the finance and IT teams in system matters.
• Ensure that transactional data is accurate and maintained efficiently with correct controls and process to safeguard system integrity.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Have strong Excel and technical skills from both an accounting and system perspective with the ability to support others.
• Be a problem solver with the mindset of delivering solutions and ideas for continued improvement within the finance function.
• Bring a commercial mindset – whether from another not-for-profit organisation, the private sector, or even straight from a practice environment.

As part of the Morden College team, you will be committed to challenging ageism, promoting healthy ageing, and combatting loneliness while promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within communities.  You will be comfortable with using technology to deliver consistent, equitable, and sustainable services at all times across the charity.  You will be a role model for their values and be committed to a purposeful, responsible community that is a great place to live and work.

The closing date for applications is midnight on 26th January and first interviews will be held on the 7th February. Please contact Jamie Elliott at MLC Partners for an informal discussion about this role or your search in general.

Salary: £30,220 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits:

- 27 days’ annual leave + statutory holidays + three closures days over the Christmas period.
- Flexible working for all staff including working from home/hybrid working, and flexitime/TOIL scheme.
- Attractive family friendly policies.
- Private healthcare cover.
- Season ticket loans.
- Employee awards, and training and development opportunities.

For more information about our benefits please visit our website.

Location: London
Please note, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out two days in-person working per week on average which will include attendance at the above office location.
Flexible working arrangements can be discussed and agreed with the line manager subject to role and business needs.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the National Housing Federation (NHF) for a PR and Social Media Executive to join our team and work across the media landscape to help shape public understanding of housing and influence political decisions around how we solve the housing crisis.
The NHF is the voice of housing associations in England. We are the trade body to almost 600 housing associations, who have grown from philanthropic roots to provide 2.6 million homes to around six million people. You can find further information about the NHF on our website.
With 4.2 million people in need of social housing in England today, including nearly 160,000 homeless children, we share the government’s ambition to deliver the biggest boost to social housing in a generation.
However, the social housing sector needs support to rebuild its capacity, after decades of crippling cuts. As a new parliament begins, and with the first big Spending Review on the horizon, you will join the NHF’s PR and Social Media team as it leads a major campaign to make the case for a once-in-a-generation, long-term plan for housing that enables us to build the social homes our country desperately needs.

Please scroll down to the bottom of the page to download the full job profile and person specification for this role.

Key elements of the role:

- You will work closely with the Head of Media and PR Officers to manage our social media accounts on a day-to-day basis, using the channels to support our organisational priorities and amplify our public and political influencing work  
- You will work with the public affairs team, project groups, members and external stakeholders to create inspiring and impactful content, and champion social media across the organisation
- You will support PR colleagues to deliver a first class press office function, including monitoring relevant press activity, managing the team’s activity trackers, rotas and subscriptions and helping respond to media requests and update media lines.

The successful candidate:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

- Experience of working across a variety of social media platforms and creating content for different audiences.
- Experience of developing creative digital content, working with case studies and using knowledge of the latest trends and developments.
- Knowledge of social media analytics and experience of using key tools to track and evaluate social media performance.
- The ability to collaborate with colleagues from across an organisation to develop messaging and create content.
- Experience of drafting copy aimed at a variety of audiences.
- Understanding of different media channels and the politics of various print and broadcast channels 
- Organisational skills and ability to develop and manage processes to ensure efficient and effective team functions.

Equality, diversity and inclusion
The NHF has published its equality, diversity and inclusion strategy, which was co-created with staff. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we value the contribution each individual makes to our work.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and are working to increase the diversity profile of our workforce. We are currently under-represented by ethnic minorities, people with a disability or disabilities and LGBTQ+, and would particularly welcome applications from people in these groups.

Disability confident employer
We are a disability confident employer and if you are a disabled person who demonstrates you meet the skills and experience we consider essential for the role, we will offer you an interview.
We are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process if you have a disability or have a condition that you feel may affect your performance during the recruitment process. Please email Stephanie Green, People Manager with your request or to arrange a time to discuss in more detail.
Our role profile and job advert can also be requested in large print or in accessible format via this email address.

Uploading your CV and cover letter
If you decide to apply for this role, when requested, please upload a version of your CV that does not include any personal details, such as name, gender, age etc. You should also ensure that you do not add your name at the end of the cover letter. This will help us to shortlist candidates for interview based solely on their knowledge, skills and experience.

Right to work in the UK/UK VISA sponsorship
You must have the right to work in the UK and it is important to note that the NHF does not sponsor individuals to work in the UK.

Closing date for applications: 27th January
Interview date: 5th and 6th February

Organization: Right To Play UK

Department/Division: Fundraising

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Work Location: London, UK (Our office is based in Kennington.)

Work Arrangement: A combination of a minimum of 2 in-office days per week, and remote-working in accordance with Right To Play’s work arrangement and the operational needs of the department

Authorized to work in: UK (Eligible to work legally without work visa sponsorship)

Target Hiring Salary: GBP 32,000 – 34,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Target Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Duration: Permanent, full-time

Application Closing Date: 26 January 2025 23:59 GMT - Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

ABOUT US:

We reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child's life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our global offices in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America. 

Right To Play UK is a charity registered in England and Wales and in Scotland, which works in partnership with Right To Play International to raise funds and awareness across the UK.

OUR CULTURE:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

ROLE SUMMARY:

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and analytical Individual Giving Officer to develop your fundraising career in the international development sector. You will work closely with our Head of Fundraising to build, expand and retain our donor base following a very successful 2024. With a focus on supporter acquisition and stewardship, you will utilise data and market insight to support campaigns, enhance supporter engagement, and organise donor events to achieve ambitious income targets. You will also work with the organisation’s Head of Partnerships on crucial corporate relationships.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

#1: Individual Giving (30% of Time):

• With support from the Head of Fundraising, create and manage cross-channel Individual Giving campaigns.
• Manage a stewardship plan for Individual Giving supporters, acting as the point of contact for donors and focusing on retention.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising on acquisition activities across the donor spectrum, onboarding new supporters.

#2: Major and Mid Value Donor Pipeline (20% of Time):

• Qualify Mid Value supporters and Major Donors through a managed donor pipeline, identifying high-potential prospects and nurturing relationships.
• Collaborate with the Head of Fundraising to develop targeted engagement plans for Mid Value and Major Donors across the year.
• Work with the Head of Fundraising on targeted asks and proposals for both audiences.
• Help manage group initiatives for these audiences, such as the existing Right To Play Playmakers and Champions supporter networks.

#3: Donor Events (10% of Time):

• Plan and coordinate donor events alongside the Head of Fundraising, handling logistics and post-event follow-up to strengthen supporter relationships.

#4: Additional Support – Corporate Partnerships (20% of Time):

• Prospect potential corporate partners, including from Mid and Major Value Donors.
• Relationship-manage a modest caseload of corporate supporters.

#5. Supporter Insight and Cross-Department Collaboration (15% of Time):

• Utilise Mission CRM (supporter database) to record and support fundraising related transactions and activities.
• Track and report on donor acquisition, pipeline progression, and campaign performance, analysing trends for continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Head of Communications on cross-functional initiatives to amplify fundraising impact.

#6: Other Tasks as Assigned (5% of Time)

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WHAT YOU’LL BRING (ESSENTIAL):

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrable experience in fundraising, ideally within Individual Giving, Corporate fundraising, or Mid and Major Donor cultivation.
• Proven success in donor qualification, proposal or campaign writing, and managing a donor pipeline.
• Proficiency in CRM software.
• Examples of utilising data analysis to guide decision-making and reporting.

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and build relationships with supporters.
• Strong analytical skills with a high attention to detail, particularly in data interpretation to guide acquisition and pipeline management.
• Highly organised, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and manage time effectively.
• Creative problem-solver with the flexibility to adapt approaches based on audience insights.
• Passionate about Right To Play’s mission and values, and a collaborative team player.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Experience working within a charity or international development organisation.
• Knowledge of UK charity fundraising regulations and Data Protection legislation.

LANGUAGES:

• Fluent in both spoken and written English

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.

• Flexible work arrangements (e.g. work from home and flex hours)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year
• 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year
• 5% employer pension contributions
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave top up and support
• Annual learning week
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices
• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives
• Wellness programs
• Playful activities and events (e.g. Summer and Winter socials, monthly office events)

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please apply with your resume and cover letter in English via the application link.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Please note that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Right To Play provides equal employment opportunities to employees regardless of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. As such, we encourage groups who have been historically disadvantaged with respect to employment to apply for positions at Right To Play. We offer a family-friendly environment that allows for flexible work arrangements in order to support staff diversity and ensure a healthy work-life balance.

We are a child-centered organization. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to the safety and protection of children in our programs. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory basic DBS check as a condition of employment.

We value and promote a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Should you require any accessibility related accommodations or specific adjustments to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process, and thereafter, please reach out to the People & Culture team by email. All information provided will be treated as confidential and used only to provide an accessible candidate experience.

Do you excel at building relationships, managing events, and delivering impactful programmes? Are you dynamic, organised and entrepreneurial? If so, we want to hear from you! 

About Link UP London and Social Impact Solutions

There has been exciting growth in Link UP London’s corporate programme, Social Impact Solutions, in the past year and, in 2024, we delivered bespoke skilled volunteering engagements for staff from Amazon UK, Boston Consulting Group, Smart DCC and King’s Cross/Related Argent. Social Impact Solutions is continuing to grow, and we are looking to bring someone in who can play an integral part of its delivery and development.

Link UP London works to build stronger communities. Since 2016 we have done this by connecting small Social Good Organisations or SGOs (i.e. charities, Community Interest Companies, community groups and social enterprises) with Skilled Volunteers, helping these organisations to address strategic and operational issues, build capacity and better tackle the multiple complex challenges facing their communities. Link UP connects these organisations to the abundance of talent that exists in and around our capital city.

Launched in early 2023 and building on our Skilled Volunteering model, Social Impact Solutions enables corporate skills-based employee volunteering. Each structured engagement provides corporate employees with direct ways to provide concrete support to community causes and drive social impact, while building leadership, wellbeing and job satisfaction that translates back into the workplace. A range of corporate group volunteering engagement options, fully facilitated by Link UP London, are offered from just a few hours to projects lasting several months. These include:

• Flash Consulting advice clinics (2-hours),
• Marathon Days (4-6 hours) and
• Our flagship Be the Change Programme (a multi-month engagement).

Our new Corporate Programme Manager will be responsible for ensuring that Link UP Social Impact Solutions corporate engagements are effective in their goal of delivering high quality, meaningful volunteer experience as well as valuable and relevant support to the charities that participate.

We expect there to be delivery of 10+ Social Impact Solutions corporate engagements across 2025, building the groundwork for ongoing future growth. Social Impact Solutions is a critical part of Link UP’s overall strategy for growth in the coming years and can learn more about it here.

Role Details

Title: Corporate Programme Manager

Time Commitment: 3 days a week (with the possibility of increasing to 4 days within a year)

Format: Hybrid - remote and in-person (target 1-2 days in the London office in-person per week)

Purpose:  To support the delivery and development of Link UP London’s Social Impact Solutions Corporate Skilled Volunteering programme, bringing our well-established Skilled Volunteer model to more companies in London.

Report: The Corporate Programme Manager will report to the Head of Corporate Partnerships and will work closely with the Skilled Volunteering team and Communications Manager to carry out full delivery of the programme.

Role Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinating and delivering our corporate engagements from start to finish including:

• Ensuring each Social Impact Solutions engagement and corporate event is delivered to a high quality
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding of corporate volunteers
• Recruiting and onboarding charitable organisations, including outreach to both existing contacts and new cold leads
• Matching volunteers with charitable organisations based on needs and relevant skills
• Liaising with volunteers and charitable organisations prior to engagement to ensure clarity and attendance
• Leading each engagement alongside the Head of Corporate Partnerships and with support from Skilled Volunteering Officer
• Ensuring timely follow-up, feedback gathering and reporting, including writing a detailed Impact Report summarising the results of each engagement

Running these engagements the Corporate Programme Manager will be responsible for:

• Systems management of the Social Impact Solution engagement process including but not limited to sign up forms, CRM oversight, sign up emails, event communications, and feedback forms
• Ensuring systems work smoothly and innovate with technology to improve systems as needed
• Developing bespoke reports as needed
• Regularly contributing to programme improvement and development

General

• Contribute to organisational discussions around long-term strategy
• Contribute to organisational discussions around documenting, analysing, and communicating impact to corporate partners
• Keep abreast of relevant developments and trends in corporate engagement and employee volunteering
• Contribute to producing articles, case studies, interviews and blogs related to the corporate programme alongside the Head of Corporate Partnerships
• Represent Link UP as needed within the corporate / charity space or within the wider community

Availability

• We’re looking to bring someone onboard as soon as possible
• Core working days will be Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday but can be negotiated if needed
• Please note that you will need to have flexibility as some Social Impact Solutions engagements may take place on other days depending on client availability

Person Specification

Essential Skills

• Experience with full cycle of programme delivery aimed at creating positive results
• Events management experience with an eye for detail
• A love of building relationships and experience with relationship management
• Ensuring as positive an experience as possible for ‘clients’ and always aiming to exceed their expectations
• A great spoken and written communicator
• Experience with, and enjoyment of, presenting to groups
• Experience with CRM management (e.g. working with Salesforce, Active Campaign or similar platforms)
• Technically savvy with the ability to learn new technology easily
• Detail oriented and highly organised
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver at a high quality
• Ability to work well remotely and independently as well as in a team
• Ability to prioritise and use limited time effectively
• Ability to pitch in as needed to ensure everything is done to the best of our abilities, as required as part of a small team
• Understanding of organisational development / capacity building
• Knowledge, and ideally some past direct experience, with the charity sector
• Ideally, some experience within the corporate sector

Qualities that are a good fit for our team

• Personable / warm / caring / friendly
• Energetic, confident and outgoing
• Good networker / relationship builder
• Hardworking / dedicated / committed
• Entrepreneurial
• Professional

Application Details

Please submit a CV and covering letter (max 2 pages) addressing your suitability to this role in relation to the job description and eligibility specifications above.

Please note that applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Closing Date for Applications:  Wed 29 Jan @5pm

However please note that applications will be considered as they are received on a rolling basis. 

Role Overview:
The Talent Set is thrilled to be working with a fantastic charity as they search for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Project Manager to support them on an exciting 6-month project.

The role involves leading the delivery and management of a workplace support programme focused on parenting and family-related initiatives. This includes achieving income and engagement targets, fostering strong relationships with programme members, and driving membership growth. Additionally, the position supports broader corporate partnership activities to ensure alignment with the organisation's strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide outstanding relationship management to members, including onboarding, ongoing support, and stewardship.
• Develop and implement member engagement plans to ensure participation in training and utilisation of resources.
• Coordinate and deliver informational webinars with healthcare professionals.
• Track progress against KPIs, gather member feedback, and proactively address any risks or issues.
• Drive lead generation through research, outreach, and pipeline management.
• Execute marketing initiatives to promote the PPAW programme to HR and Wellbeing audiences.
• Deliver pitches and create proposals for new memberships and renewals.
• Build relationships with external networks to expand the programme’s reach.
• Collaborate with internal teams and the Head of Corporate Partnerships to align and deliver partnership activities, including marketing, events, and resource development.
• Ensure all activities comply with GDPR, organisational ethical policies, and relevant regulations.
• Regularly report on financial and engagement metrics, ensuring targets are met.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in relationship management, customer service, or account management.
• Background in programme or project management, including working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Confidence in creating and delivering pitches and proposals to secure memberships or partnerships.
• Demonstrable success in building and managing a pipeline of leads, from initial contact to acquisition.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including presentation and influencing abilities.
• Proven ability to build and sustain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Account management of corporate charity partnerships or similar initiatives.

What’s on Offer:

• A 6-month fixed-term-contract in a well-known and well-loved organisation.
• A competitive salary of £45,000-£50,000 FTE for the successful candidate.
• A flexible working pattern with 2-days per-week in the charity’s Central London office. Flexible working can be discussed.

How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button.

Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set and our partner organisation are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Comradeship and sense of community are among the key elements of the health and wellbeing package enjoyed by residents of the Royal Hospital Chelsea – the Chelsea Pensioners.  Our Veteran’s Outreach programme launched in late 2022 with the aim of extending this offer to the wider veterans’ community in the Greater London region and we have successfully built our own network of older veterans from all three services who, as ‘Out Pensioners’, regularly attend events, activities and Drop Ins at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. We seek to expand our programme beyond Greater London and will start by focusing on the 8 counties of the Southeast region as a pilot scheme which, in due course, we intend to duplicate in other regions.

The Regional Veterans Outreach Officer is vital to bring our expansion plans to fruition. They will be expected to help plan, develop and deliver the regional programme with the aim of reducing social isolation and loneliness in older veterans by leveraging the unique experience of our Chelsea Pensioners and our delivery partners.

In support of the Head of Veterans Outreach they will be required to assist in the planning and delivery of activities and events designed to attract an older cohort of veterans.  This will include establishing and maintaining relationships with local delivery partners (DPs), helping in the recruitment and oversight of a network of volunteers in the 8 x counties and with these DPs and volunteers identify and locate veterans who might benefit from our programme.

The ideal candidate will be selfless, service orientated, full of enthusiasm and initiative, and equipped with the people skills that will make you a natural networker and a hit with our older veteran community. Experience of the Armed Forces community and/or working with older people will be highly advantageous and you will be expected to be familiar with the region in which you will be working. Experience of managing volunteers is also desirable. You will thrive on a high degree of autonomy and making a positive impact on the veterans we support.

The post holder will be expected to travel extensively around the South East region, including overnight stays. A clean, full driving licence is essential. The successful candidate will require Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

If you think you have the requisite skills and experience then we are keen to hear from you.

This is a full time role working an average of 41 hours per week.  The salary range for this post is £33,000 - £38,000.

If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to make a difference while working in a historic and rewarding environment, then we invite you to join our team. 

About Us.

The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship.  Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.

Our selection process.

Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews we will:

• Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
• Check your right to live and work in the UK
• Check any declarations you have made on your application form
• Ask you to complete a medical form
• Carry out an Enhanced DBS application.

This is a unique opportunity to work with parent carers and other stakeholders to co-produce a new Parent Carer Forum (PCF) in Hackney.

Parent Carer Forums are representative local groups of parents and carers of children and young people with disabilities who work alongside local authorities, education, health and other service providers to ensure the services they plan, commission, deliver and monitor meet the needs of children and families.

This post would suit an experienced project officer who enjoys connecting with and bringing out the best in people and is looking to develop their project management skills.

You should be a confident communicator, a good organiser and willing to immerse yourself in the world of special educational needs and disabilities and passionate about empowering others.

We welcome applications from people who have previous experience of caring for a child or young adult with SEND.

See our job description and person specification for more information.

Comradeship and sense of community are key elements of the health and wellbeing package enjoyed by residents of the Royal Hospital Chelsea – the Chelsea Pensioners.  Our Veteran’s Outreach programme launched in late 2022 with the aim of extending this offer to the wider veterans’ community in the Greater London region and we have successfully built our own network of older veterans from all three services who, as ‘Out Pensioners’, regularly attend events, activities and Drop Ins at the Royal Hospital Chelsea. We are about to embark on an ambitious programme of extending our reach into the regions with in-person and on-line services.

Do you want to be part of this expansion and make a difference by helping the Royal Hospital Chelsea support tens of thousands of older veterans from the three Armed Forces Services by reducing social isolation and loneliness? Do you have experience of running a digital community platform, or similar, and understand the military community and/or older people’s needs too? If the answer is yes to these questions, then you may just be the person we are seeking to fulfil this exciting new role.

As part of our vision to provide a national outreach service to veterans of state retirement age, we will be introducing a digital service in the spring of 2025 using a community engagement platform. As far as we are aware, this is a ground-breaking initiative aimed specifically at the older veteran community. Working with the Director and Chelsea Pensioners, initially you will be responsible for designing and developing the content and services. Then it will be over to you to run the day to day operation and improvement of the service, and reporting on the rich data analytics to help us evidence that we are having an impact on reducing social isolation and loneliness in this deserving veteran community.

You will be digitally savvy, passionate about connecting people, focused on delivering a quality service, with excellent communication skills and initiative. While you will need to touch base with the Director and Outreach Team at the Royal Hospital on a regular basis, this role will suit someone with a need for flexibility and homeworking and is content working with a considerable degree of autonomy to achieve the vision.

This is a part time role working an average of 30 hours per week.

If you're enthusiastic, motivated, and eager to make a difference while working in a historic and rewarding environment, then we invite you to join our team. 

About Us.

The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship.  Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.

The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.

Our selection process.

Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews we will:

• Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
• Check your right to live and work in the UK
• Check any declarations you have made on your application form
• Ask you to complete a medical form
• Carry out an Enhanced DBS application.

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Contract: Fixed term until end-March 2026 with possible extension thereafter

Location: Primarily based in our Kennington office and outreach location around Lambeth

Salary (pro rata for part time):

Circa £36,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Annual Leave: 25 days (pro rata for part time), Charity Day, plus public holidays

Pension: The charity operates a pension scheme

The charity offers an employee assistance programme

Deadline: 6pm, Sunday 2nd February 2025

Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth (CAML) is the leading advice charity supporting individuals and families across the London boroughs of Lambeth and Merton.  We provide a range of information, support and advice services.  We also work to raise awareness and understanding of the challenging issues affecting our clients and communities.

We are looking for an experienced adviser who has experience of delivering immigration advice for a minimum of two years and has OISC accreditation of level 3 (or equivalent).

Main duties and responsibilities

• Provide advice and casework (face-to-face, phone and email) on immigration (up to including OISC level 3) to clients

• Provide ongoing support as required (up to OISC level 3)

• Offer support and guidance to our level 1 OISC immigration adviser

• Identify if client requires help with other advice-related issues and refer to Advice Supervisors as appropriate 

• Deliver service awareness and immigration training sessions to charity team

• Work to own initiative, whilst proactively receiving support from service and other CAML colleagues as necessary

• Identify and escalate serious problems and emergencies appropriately

• Use excellent interpersonal skills to explore, listen and understand complex problems as they affect each individual and tailor approach to advice accordingly

• Follow-up on actions relating to cases as appropriate

• Produce monitoring reports as required

Monitoring Quality and Case Recording

• Ensure that all client interactions are fully and accurately recorded on the appropriate case-recording software

• Ensure paper files are securely and appropriately stored

• Review your work, and monitor own quality standards, as per the Citizens Advice quality framework

• Work with Head of Advice Services, Advice Supervisors and wider team to develop and improve services, and your own standards

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• With wider charity team and other organisations, ensure clients are supported with related advice issues

• Ensure all work is fully compliant with our policies and procedures and Citizens Advice Quality Standard

• Assist and contribute to charity’s communications, research and campaigns work

• Maintain positive working relations with our stakeholders

• Professionally represent Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth within your work

• Other duties as requested by Head of Advice Services and Chief Executive

Professional Development

• All our team receive comprehensive induction to the charity and our work. We support Advisers in their professional development to ensure we’re up to date with recent legislation, case law, policies and procedures relating to benefits and debt and undertake appropriate training as agreed with your line manager.

Person Specification

• Accredited to OISC level 3 at time of application (essential)

• At least two years’ experience of immigration advice (essential)

• Basic knowledge of welfare benefits for EU nationals or willingness to learn (essential)

• Experience of Casebook or another client management system (essential)

• Ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and manage caseload (essential)

• IT competency and experience (essential)

• Ability and willingness to work as a team (essential)

• Understanding of and commitment to the aims and principles of Citizens Advice service and our equality and diversity policies (essential)

This job description and personal specification does not form part of any contract.

If you’re interested in the role and joining us, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please follow the link to our website to find out how to apply.

The deadline for applications is 6pm, Sunday 2nd February 2025

If you do not hear from us, we are afraid your application was unsuccessful.

We reserve the right to close applications early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

We are registered with the Information Commissioner's Office and will process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and Data Protection Act 2018. Please refer to our online Privacy Policy for more information on how your personal data will be processed and stored.

About the job

Internews works to ensure access to trusted, quality news and information that empowers people to have a voice in their future and to live healthy, secure, and rewarding lives. We envision a world where everyone can communicate freely with anyone, anywhere, and exchange the news and information they need to shape their communities and the world.

For 35 years and in more than 100 countries, we have worked with our local partners to build hundreds of sustainable organizations, strengthened the capacity of thousands of media professionals, human rights activists, and information entrepreneurs, and reached millions of people with quality, local information, improving lives and building lasting change. On issues ranging from health and the environment to conflict and governance, Internews has developed approaches that harness the power of media and information to create positive change.

Internews is a charity operating internationally, with administrative centres in California, Washington DC, London, and Paris as well as regional hubs in Nairobi, Kiev and Bangkok. Formed in 1982, Internews currently has offices in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America and North America.

General Function:

The Business Officer will work for the Europe & Eurasia Programme Management Unit (PMU) and will provide the highest standards of financial and administrative support to European funded Internews EE Programmes. We are looking for a responsible and professional individual to perform a variety of financial and administrative tasks. Duties of the Business Officer will include the financial administration of current projects, oversight of project budgets and partner spending, facilitation of payment requests, budgetary projections and other financial and administrative duties that may be required during this period.

The Business Officer will work closely with the Senior Programme Officer, the Senior Business Associate and the Programme Finance Business Partner to provide timely and quality support to programmes as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial administration of Internews’s projects:

• Review project expenditure and ensure accuracy of coding.
• Manage cash-flow to ensure the availability of project funds at Internews’ offices.
• Work with Programme Finance Business Partners (PFBPs) to prepare financial reports for donors, prepare notes for financial reports, and ensure that costs are reported in compliance with donor requirements.
• Monitor co-financing plans.
• Advise project teams on the correct application of HQ policies and processes, including on procurement, travel, etc.

Budget oversight:

• Review budget-versus-actuals and facilitate forecasting in line with project activities.
• Support partners with budget planning.
• Align internal templates to donor formats for effective monitoring and reporting.
• Sub-grants oversight and keeping SGA (Sub-Grant Agreements) tracker:
• Support Internews’ partners to prepare budgets under sub-grant agreements.
• Review financial reports from partners when required and coordinate corrections as required.

Payments and administration:

• Coordinate payment requests to London, including reviews, confirmations, and follow-ups.
• Monitor donor income and prepare requests for disbursements to donors.
• Review and verify suppliers’ invoices to London HQ and Internews’ accounting department in California.
• Support Accounting field teams in terms of induction and refreshment training regarding Internews and donors’ procedures and policies.
• Budget development: work closely with Senior Programme Officer, Senior Business Associate and country offices to develop budgets for new proposals. Coordinate on the development of co-financing approaches and plans for opportunities with the European Commission and other European donors.
• Help set up business processes for new projects, including the preparation of requests for Personal Service Contracts.
• Support the process of staff contracting for projects.
• Help project teams with staff charges to relevant projects.
• Other tasks: participate in project audits carried out at the HQ as required by the London finance controls team.
• Other financial and administrative tasks may be assigned as required.

Requirements:

• Relevant degree (preferable) in Accounting, Business Administration or Financial management.
• Qualification in Accounting (Knowledge of ERP (Agresso) will be a plus)
• At least three years of experience working in a similar capacity.
• Experience with European funders (European Commission, SIDA, FCDO, GIZ etc.)
• Proficiency in MS Office. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel.
• Fluency in English and Russian (both written and spoken).
• Creative and a good team player.
• Excellent multitasking skills.
• Good prioritization skills and the ability to solve immediate problems.

Vacancy Timeframe:

Deadline for Applications: 22 January 2025

Hiring Process:

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume through the Taleo application portal. The Cover Letter should be no longer than one page and explain why you'd be a great fit for this position and what drew you to it. The resume should be no longer than two pages. Candidates with the strongest cover letter and resume will advance to the test and interview process.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm; occasional irregular hours are required to accommodate international tele-conferences.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities.

and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

This position will be in the United Kingdom therefore a successful applicant must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.

We are seeking a highly skilled finance professional to perform this essential senior leadership, strategic financial  and management position in our London headquarters. The approximate annual income for Internews Europe and its subsidiaries, of which the post-holder has oversight, is c. £20m.

The post-holder will report directly to the COO for Internews Europe. The post-holder will be a leader on matters of corporate financial strategy, inter-Alliance financial accounting, budget management, and overall accounting operations.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive systems and process improvements in corporate financial management and planning, whilst also ensuring the smooth running of the financial service centre of the organisation.

The Finance Director is a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT) in London, in addition to other international management units.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Key Strategic Deliverables will include the following:

· Lead on strategic financial management of Internews Europe, promoting effective and efficient processes to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organisation.

· Oversee and deliver on the statutory audit and delivery of the Annual Report and Accounts in line with UK charity requirements.

· Act as the focal point in all financial matters for the Internews Board of Trustees, Finance and Audit subcommittee and the Senior Management Team (SMT)

· Act as the primary Finance Team representative of Internews Europe in the relationship with Alliance partners, modelling and implementing improvements in the recording of financial data and transactions and improving financial reporting to the Programme Management Units.

· Ensure timely production of financial management information to key stakeholders across the organisation to enable informed decision making and alterations to existing plans where required.

· Co-ordination of the annual organisational budget preparation process and ensure effective budget oversight and management by project and department managers

· Promote strong collaboration with colleagues from Grants and Contracts and Development Teams to reforecast and test progress towards annual targets for income and expenditure.

· Ensuring professional and compliant delivery of all Internews Europe financial processes, to drive improvements in processes and ensure all staff understand and adopt such processes

Finance Department operations Specific duties with support from the Finance Team will include the following:

· Management of the Finance Team, providing effective leadership and creating an environment where Finance staff can learn and develop professionally

· Oversight of core accounting processes including cash-flow planning and management, accounts payable and receivable, and analysis of the balance sheet debtors and creditors

· Management of the relationship for resource sharing and associated accounting transactions arising with the other entities in the Alliance network to facilitate combined management/programmatic reporting when required, while ensuring sufficient financial controls to ensure distinct financial reporting and protection of separate legal entity status.

· Oversight of international banking processes (GBP and foreign currency, income and payments) and Treasury management to minimise organisational risk and negative foreign exchange valuations.

· Primary holder of the Banking relationship, including monitoring banking arrangements in international offices

· Co-ordinate the monthly payroll process with HR colleagues and the external payroll bureau

Oversight of subsidiary financial processes

· Currently Internews Europe has two subsidiaries, Internews International (II) based in France and Internews Media Development based in Ireland, currently dormant.

· Oversight of financial processes including relevant controls, policies and procedures

· Oversight of financial reporting in accordance with relevant GAAP and regulatory requirements.

· Monitor local regulatory requirements and ensure compliance with relevant tax and reporting and audit requirements

Key Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance

· Primary advisor to SMT of ramifications of strategic decisions, including financial, tax and other regulatory impacts

· Input to strategic development initiatives regarding appropriate application of donor funding mechanisms and utilization of subsidiaries.

· Ensure compliance with the UK regulatory regime and with the requirements of our principal funders and other supporters

· Lead responsibility for ensuring the maintenance and regular review of all statutory and best practice policies and procedures, staff training and socialization of changes

· Assisting the Programme teams with interpretation of donor compliance requirements, their translation into Internews Europe operational and/or financial procedures, and their effective implementation

Participation in global business operations leadership

· Collaborate with other members of the global senior leadership team for efficient operations and execution of the mission

· Collaboration with Information Technology and Solutions for effective implementation of software and other technology solutions, providing information and expertise and support for appropriate budgeting and expense allocation.

· Collaboration with Enterprise Risk Management and Security team regarding identification and mitigation of financial and other risks, as well as preparing policy and reports in accordance with Charity Commission guidelines

· Collaboration with People and Culture team to ensure appropriate labour regulations, Internews policies, procedures and financial controls are adhered to in the processing of payroll and other benefits; includes oversight and development of payments to employees and consultants working outside of the UK on Internews projects.

· In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Role carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities including training employees; managing, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

*Direct Reports: Deputy Finance Director and Finance Business Partner Lead

 QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

The criteria below are the minimum necessary for effective performance in the post. The applicant must demonstrate how they meet each of them through the application form and, when necessary, through job-specific tasks and at interview.

· Experience of managing financial and management accounts processes, including annual accounts for UK charitable entities, audits and external reporting

· Experience in a management capacity within an organisation of at least similar size and complexity to Internews Europe

· Experience of liaising with and advising non-financial managers and

· Experience of line management and leadership

· Experience of being key Board contact and engagement point

· Experience of managing external professional and service provider relationships

· Experience of major multi-lateral and bi-lateral donor requirements

· Experience of managing the external reporting and/or compliance functions of a comparable size of organisation

· Experience of working in, or dealing with, developing countries and fragile states

· Good understanding of charity finance regulations and systems

· Professional qualification in finance or accounting

· Knowledge of UK SORP

· High degree of proficiency in Excel

· Knowledge of ERP (or equivalent), particularly reporting tools usage and functionality

Person skills / aptitudes

· A willingness and ability to adopt a hands-on approach to your work

· A contemporary, supportive and transparent approach to management and leadership

· Be comfortable working in a collaborative, highly diverse and mutually accountable environment

· Strong communication, liaison and interpersonal skills to work effectively with people at all levels, and represent the organisation

· Strong analytical, problem solving and creative thinking skills

VACANCY TIMEFRAME:

Deadline for applications: 05 February 2025

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable adjustments may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected business hours are generally Monday through Friday from 09:00am to 5:30pm. We operate a hybrid working model with attendance in the London office nominally one day per week on average.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

IT Business Analyst

Location: Flexible (with occasional travel)
Hourly Rate: £20-£23 per hour
Contract: Temporary, 2 months

Harris Hill is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-known charity for the role of IT Business Analyst. This temporary position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects, supporting the optimisation of business systems and processes.

As an IT Business Analyst, you’ll work closely with stakeholders and project teams to analyse current business processes, develop solutions, and drive meaningful improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and document current business processes, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings to gather insights and share findings.
• Analyze requirements and create process models, user guides, and performance improvement recommendations.
• Collaborate with IT teams, third-party providers, and key stakeholders to design and implement solutions.
• Support user acceptance testing and provide training-related guidance as needed.
• Ensure change control processes are aligned with operational requirements.

About You:

We’re looking for a candidate with:

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst, including process analysis and improvement.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of business process modeling techniques (e.g., BPMN, UML).
• Familiarity with system development life cycles (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and related tools.
• A proactive, organised, and solution-oriented approach to challenges.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and flexibility to adapt to project demands.

What’s on Offer:

• An hourly rate of £20-£23 per hour.
• A temporary, 2-month contract working with a highly regarded charity.
• Flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

How to Apply:

If you’re an experienced Business Analyst looking to contribute to an organization making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your CV to Harris Hill. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

About the job

In this temporary position, the Program Officer will fill a unique, multi-faceted role that offers the opportunity to leverage their program management experience to help lead a complex global coalition at the intersection of human rights and technology. This is a temporary position, maternity leave cover, with an expected end date of April 15, 2026. This position will support a global Internet freedom initiative that will support local civil society, independent media, and human rights defenders to better prevent and respond to digital repression in their own contexts, particularly in repressive contexts. The activity focuses on building long-term, local resilience among civil society through a networked approach involving global, regional, and local actors. The activity provides technical assistance on digital security, digital governance advocacy and engagement, censorship circumvention, and holistic legal, psychosocial, and physical security support.

Under the guidance of the Deputy Chief of Party and in coordination with the larger project team (including the Advisors and Chief of Party), the Program Officer will oversee the implementation of activities, ensuring strong coordination with other project objectives, and compliance with USAID and Internews policies. The Program Officer will work closely with project partners, support internal coordination efforts, and be responsible for effectively sharing the impact and successes of the program. Further, the Program Officer will support, when needed, the business development, start up and oversight of related Associate Awards and Buy-Ins.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, with other duties upon request:

Program/Project Management:

• Provide project management and program implementation oversight, strategic planning, analysis, personnel, grants, procurement and finance tasks as needed.
• Serve as primary point of contact for regional and local partners
• Assist in the development of team systems, norms and practices.
• Supervise at least one (1) full-time staff, including assigning work, approving timesheets and managing their workload (as needed).
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with international, regional and local partner organizations and ensure that implementation is responsive to the needs of partners and beneficiaries.
• Support the MEL Specialist and the MEL Partner in developing and implementing strong MEL frameworks and activities, ensuring that all project partners understand MEL requirements.
• Support the development of Associate Award and Buy-In proposals, project start-up and ongoing coordination; ensuring (when needed) that project staff are onboarded, existing processes and approaches are shared, and regular communication occurs across all relevant teams.

Administration & Finance:

• Manage the implementation, communication and programmatic oversight of all subgrants (PASS and HQ managed) issued under Civic DEFENDERS. This includes reviewing the prospective grantee applications, program and design, budget negotiations, payments and partner reporting.
• Ensure all funder approval request packages are complete and ready to be sent by the COP/DCOP.
• Oversee all administrative aspects of the Civic DEFENDERS digital governance activities, in coordination with the COP, DCOP and Business Management team.
• In coordination with the Business Management team, ensure program implementation complies with funder requirements and Internews’ policies and procedures.
• Oversee the implementation of personal service contracts, outside service contracts and simple service contracts.
• Support COP, DCOP and Advisors in ensuring that timelines are met, deliverables and approvals tracked.
• Support hiring efforts for project staff and consultants, including ensuring effective onboarding.

Writing & Research:

• Support the writing and compiling of program reporting, including quarterly reports and annual workplans, ensuring the final product sent for DCOP/COP review is complete and timely.
• Review and respond to work products from partners, as needed.
• Support internal and external communications, including website, 2-pagers, summaries, etc.
• Represent team and Internews at events, as needed.
• In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of belonging.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

• University degree in relevant fields of study OR equivalent lived/professional experience.
• Minimum five years’ relevant prior work experience in Democracy, Human Rights and Governance programming, with a preference for previous experience in digital rights, governance or Internet freedom
• Up to five years’ experience in the thematic area.
• Strong writing skills and proven text-editing proficiency.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to define, communicate, and resolve complex problems. Strong interpersonal skills: diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate.
• Strong time management and organizational skills; ability to effectively manage a dynamic workload and shifting priorities.
• Experience with project management, partnership management, and working with at-risk and marginalized populations.
• Advanced computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Airtable (or similar project management software).
• Strong English language proficiency.
• Flexibility to work outside traditional office hours as required.

Preferred

• Note: Candidates who do not have these preferred qualifications, but are interested and willing to learn, are encouraged to apply.
• Previous experience implementing US Government (USG) funded programs, or other similar programs; USAID experience particularly preferred.
• Proficiency in languages others than English, such as Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, or Arabic.
• Experience using secure channels for communication.
• Knowledge of Internet freedom, including current debates, relevant actors and global trends.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met or may be encountered by an employee performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include normal color perception and close vision for use of computer terminal and reading printed and electronic materials. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the risk of radiation from regular exposure to computer VDTs.

Expected office hours are generally Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Are you passionate about teamwork, innovation, and driving positive change? At The King’s Trust, we’re looking for an Assistant Finance Business Partner to join our collaborative Business Partnering team to help us empower young people across the UK.

Your Role in Our Mission:

• Partner with senior stakeholders to shape, develop, and implement impactful business strategies.
• Advise, challenge, and connect with leaders, embedding yourself as a key member of their teams.
• Champion commercial thinking, providing analysis, insight, options, and scenarios that influence key business decisions.
• Lead performance management, from forecasting to budgeting and business planning.
• Support the wider team to deliver exceptional business partnering for our Delivery and Fundraising directorates.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proactivity, enthusiasm, and a drive for collaboration.
• Experience in a finance partnering environment, ideally part-qualified or qualified by experience.
• Strong communication skills to engage both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Why Join The King's Trust?
Here, you’re part of a supportive, purpose-driven community where your ideas and insights make a real difference. Working together, we transform young people’s futures—and grow as professionals and people.

Perks for working at The Trust! 

• Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year 
• Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
• You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc. 
• In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role 
• Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas. 
• Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network). 
• Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave. 
• Interest-free season ticket loans 
• The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme 
• Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary) 

Equal Opportunities 

Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives. 

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.  

We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by PT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), PT GEN (Gender Equality Network), PT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and Pulse (LGBTQIA+ Network). 

Safeguarding 

The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks in accordance with the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.