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We need someone to join our Head Office team. The successful candidate will be looking for:

A fulfilling role and want to feel they are making a difference.

Looking for a challenge, be good at problem solving and self-motivated.

Be objective and able to identify potential issues, offering solutions and bringing them to effective resolution, communicating where necessary.

You will need a professional accounting qualification or be qualified by experience (minimum 3 years in a finance role). You will feel confident leading the day to day recording of the charity’s finances. Our funding streams are complicated so you will need to be organised and methodical to record income and expenditure appropriately between services and funds.

You will be the first point of contract for internal and external finance queries and provide support to other areas of the business which fall under the responsibility of the department.

You will have a key role in the business team, being involved with all areas and providing support to the Finance and Resources Manager.

Our business is always evolving so no two days will be the same; the opportunity to make a difference is here.

The successful candidate will:

• Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy, especially when working under pressure.

• Have a good working knowledge of using the SAGE accounting system (or equivalent) and experience of financial processes.

• Have a professional accounting qualification or proven experience.

• Have excellent communication skills to communicate clearly and concisely, internally and externally, keeping relevant parties properly informed.

• Have an excellent understanding of Office 365, and work at a level where they are able to provide basic advice and support to others.

• Be able to work flexibly and independently, with minimal supervision.

• Be organised and proactive in managing supplier contracts and resources, ensuring that the organisation is able to run efficiently while achieving value for money.

• Be confident and able to adapt their skills to meet the requirements of an ever-changing organisation.

The environment is friendly and supportive, working in a close-knit team, where you will be encouraged to learn and develop. We are open to applications from individuals who have worked in the commercial sector or perhaps for a small/medium business where the role covers many aspects of the needs of the business, but some knowledge and experience of working in a charity is desirable and an interest and commitment to our work is essential. Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications.

How to apply:

Please find an application form, guidance notes and job description on our website here: West Sussex Mind | Finance and Resources Assistant Manager 

If you would like to have an informal discussion prior to applying, please contact us to arrange this with Mandy Middleton.

This role is being advertised as a rolling recruitment role and therefore, we encourage applicants to apply early to avoid disappointment. We are looking for the right candidate so apply now if this feels like the right role for you. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time once we have found a suitable applicant.

Interview date: To be arranged.

Please note we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post, you must therefore be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK.

This post is subject to a basic DBS check.

No agencies or CVs.

West Sussex Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Here is a link to our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion statement - West Sussex Mind | Equality, diversity, inclusion and equity statement

I am excited to be working with a fantastic membership organisation in search of a full-time interim Finance Officer. This is a London based hybrid role for 3 months. We are looking for a detail-oriented Finance Officer to join the team. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting staff with financial processes, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across purchase and sales ledgers.

Key Responsibilities:
Purchase Ledger Management: Process invoices, reconcile supplier statements, and oversee payment runs.
Sales Ledger Management: Process sales invoices, manage debtor statements, and handle incoming payments.
Expense & Credit Card Processing: Ensure claims and transactions are correctly authorised and reconciled.
Month & Year-End Support: Assist with reconciliations, journal entries, and audit preparations.
General Finance Support: Work with internal teams on budgeting, reporting, and compliance.

Skills and experience:
Experience in a finance role covering purchase and sales ledger management, expenses processing, and journal preparation.
Strong knowledge of finance software (e.g., Business Central) and Microsoft Excel.
An understanding of VAT in the voluntary sector (desirable).

Director of Finance

Hybrid working ( 3 days on site)

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000

27 days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Client is a charity based in South London.

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

Charity sector experience is essential.

Charity income of approx £2.5 million, managing a team of two and reporting directly into the CEO.

To provide strategic leadership for the financial management of the charities finances, including financial planning in year, as well as taking responsibility for planning the financial sustainability of the Charity's future strategy, taking into consideration any economic changes, the commitments of the Charity including capital developments and the diversification of income generation. This role will be responsible for the development of all necessary financial policies and procedures, to ensure sound financial management and the financial compliance and reporting demanded by regulatory authorities.

Experience

* Experience at director/senior finance level in an equivalent size organisation including experience of balancing the need to be both strategic and hands on.

* Experience of providing high-level financial and business advice in a complex multidisciplinary environment, including financial strategy development and implementation.

* Experience of successfully achieving objectives and negotiating solutions in pressurised situations where others have conflicting objectives, including the negotiation of complex contracts.

* Experience of producing and leading the completion of the statutory annual accounts and monthly management reports (including non-financial information).

* Experience of supporting major service change projects, including staff re-organisation, improvement in financial management processes and systems implementation.

* Significant experience of working within and leading teams within a multi-disciplinary setting.

* Experience of providing and receiving complex information and communicating this information in a cohesive manner that allows meaningful discussion and informed decision making.

Client will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis, to early application is key.

Learning with Parents supports all families to have positive learning interactions together and leads the sector to learn what works in tackling inequality. The Operations Coordinator will play a key role across the charity, supporting the smooth running of Learning with Parents’ core functions during a period of growth and enabling the team to effectively deliver our programme and achieve impact for disadvantaged families. 

In particular, they will assist the Operations team with HR and recruitment processes, providing additional administrative capacity and supporting our finance functions.

About you

A successful Operations Coordinator will be eager to work in a small team, have a can-do attitude, and be keen to get stuck in to support the charity’s growth and impact. 

Our ideal candidate would also be able to provide examples of when they have used the following skills and experience: 

• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise effectively

• Good attention to detail

• Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing

• Ability to work well as a team and with a range of different stakeholders

• Keen to learn and develop new skills

• A desire to champion and uphold our organisation’s vision, mission and values.

Our ideal candidate might also be able to provide examples of when they have used  some of the following skills and experience, although these are not essential: 

• An understanding of education inequality in the UK

• Lived experience of some of the barriers that families from disadvantaged communities face in engaging with children’s learning 

• Experience in (an) administrative role(s) 

• Experience of book-keeping or support with other financial functions. 

Our Values 

Our Learning with Parents values are key to how we work and inform our strategy, programme, and how we collaborate.

Ambition

We strive do more for the families, schools and organisations we work with

Collaboration

We value the voices of others and achieve more by working together

Exploration

We are curious and seek evidence to inform our work

Innovation

We test, learn, adapt and embrace failure in our pursuit of progress

Integrity

We act responsibly and honestly, and default to transparency

Supportive environment

We work to create an environment which supports growth, belonging and wellbeing for everyone 

Benefits

We have a passionate team and supportive culture, which was recognised as we were named one of “The top 100 organisations to escape to in 2022” by Escape the City. In addition, we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance (36 days, including bank holidays and a Birthday day)

• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave policy

• Income protection in case of sickness

• Flexible working times

• Social events

• Environmental (Net Zero) Pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Benefit Hub, including virtual GP and discount scheme 

To Apply 

Directly on our website, please submit a CV and one-page Cover Letter outlining:

• Why do you want to work for Learning with Parents?

• Why do you want the role of Operations Coordinator?

• What skills or experience do you have that would make you a good candidate for this role?

Deadline: 20th February 2025. 

Provisional dates for the first round interviews will be online on the 3rd March 2025.

Second round interviews will be in person, at our Bristol offices on 10th March 2025.

We think it is important that our charity reflects the lived experience of our beneficiaries, and we want to be an organisation where employees and supporters from any background can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from disabled, ethnic minority, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans including non-binary (LGBTQ+) candidates, and candidates from low-income families. These groups are currently underrepresented at Learning with Parents, and we are committed to increasing representation and diversity at the charity.

Due to the nature of our work with young people, on acceptance of offers all Learning with Parents employees are subject to a DBS check in accordance with Safeguarding Policies and offers will also be subject to reference checks.

As  Finance Officer you will provide effective and efficient day to day management of the finance function across the organisation. 

About ReMind UK 

ReMind UK (formerly RICE) leads and collaborates on essential research and service delivery to improve the health and find effective treatment for those impacted by dementia and other related conditions.

ReMind UK is a cutting-edge research and treatment centre located in Bath, working in both clinical trial and academic research. We are an independent charity focused on essential research and provide support for people with dementia and other conditions of older age, their families and carers; dedicated to improving the quality of life of everyone involved. Our contracted NHS Memory Clinic service and post diagnosis activities also provide support to patients, families and carers.

ReMind UK has recently undergone a major rebrand and was formerly known as RICE – The Research Institute for the Care of Older people and you may see both names used in relation to this role and our wider activities during the phased transition.

THE ROLE

The role would suit an experienced bookkeeper/finance officer who is able to and enjoys working with colleagues across a multi-disciplinary team. You will run our day-to-day finance functions in Xero, and its associated apps (Dext, Approval Max, Apron), and the monthly payroll in Sage working closely with the Manager. You will need experience of working in a busy finance function and have an ability to work on your own and to deliver competing priorities to deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ownership and management of the general ledger.
• Assist with the production of the management accounts preparation (prepayments, accruals, depreciation, monthly journals, deferred and accrued income)
• Obtaining authorisation from budget holders for expenditure using the Apps and managing the organisational purchase order system.
• Cash Management – Prepare and plan payments within timescales of Suppliers via BACS and monitor cash balances across accounts
• Accurate and timely processing of Invoices within accounting system Xero and associated Apps ensuring correct VAT categorisations.
• Process and pay staff and volunteer expenses in line with company policies.
• Managing Petty Cash transactions and reconciling within the accounting system.
• Issue sales invoices to customers based on services provided and track income from Clinical Trials, academic grants and charity grants and invoice accordingly.
• Reconciling all the bank statements within the accounting system.
• Prepare for banking and deposit cash and cheques received on a regular basis.
• Focal point of contact for any finance queries.
• Sales and purchase ledger credit control and maintaining suppliers’ information.
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit quarterly and annual VAT returns.
• Account and reconcile all fundraising income between Xero and Beacon.
• Prepare, reconcile, and submit quarterly Gift Aid returns using Beacon.
• Assist with preparation of monthly payroll using Sage, ensuring timely payments to staff, HMRC, and pension provider.
• Maintain the fixed asset registers including depreciation.
• Assist with the annual statutory account preparation ensuring invoices are correctly filed and ready for inspection.
• Provide ad hoc support to the finance manager when required.
• Support with the development of new systems and procedures

PROFESSIONAL & EDUCATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Keep up to date with financial developments and best practice for companies, charities and not-for-profit organisations
•  Comply with all ReMind UK policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and mandatory training requirements.
•  Actively pursue training opportunities in Charity Finance, VAT Legislation and other relevant areas.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• All ReMind UK staff must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom
• All staff are required to undergo full Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
•  All staff are required to carry out other such duties as may reasonably be required for the smooth running of ReMind UK

Chief Executive Officer

Location: Moulton Park, Northampton
Department: Operations
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary: £85,000 per annum

As a not-for-profit organisation in the Financial Services sector, Our client exists to provide service excellence for their members, offering products tailored to their needs. Their vision is to see a world where everyone is financially included, with access to responsible credit, a safe method of saving, and financial skills to manage money wisely for long-term wellbeing. Guided by cooperative values, they deliver their service in a friendly, ethical, and professional way.

About the Opportunity

As their Chief Executive Officer, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading the organisation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and delivering strategic goals set by their Board of Directors. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading their Organisation; you’ll oversee the performance, leadership, and development of the credit union, ensuring staff and volunteers are aligned with strategic goals. This includes leading, mentoring, and managing teams to drive service excellence for our members.
• Compliance & Risk Management; you’ll have overall responsibility for regulatory compliance, data security, and fraud prevention, ensuring that all their products, services, and policies meet Consumer Duty and financial services regulations.
• Operational Oversight; you’ll be responsible for the credit union’s operational resilience, ensuring continuity in the face of disruptions. As part of the Disaster Recovery Team, you will manage incident response and safeguard member funds and data.
• Board Engagement; you’ll work closely with their Board, providing accurate and timely information, supporting good governance, and be actively involved in shaping the long-term strategic vision.
• External Representation; as the face of their credit union, you’ll be engaging with stakeholders, promoting the organisation’s mission, and ensuring they remain a trusted and valued financial provider.

What You’ll Need

You’ll bring a strategic mindset, capable leadership, and regulatory expertise to navigate the organisation forward. To succeed, you’ll need:

• Regulatory & Governance Expertise; in-depth knowledge of financial services regulations (PRA/FCA, AML, FOS, FSCS) and experience engaging with regulatory bodies. 
• Operational & Financial Acumen; strong strategic planning skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to interpret data to drive sustainable growth. 
• People & Organisational Leadership; experience leading high-performing teams with a proven ability to lead with clarity and drive a culture of excellence.
• Sector Experience; although not essential, they’d like you to come with experience from the not-for-profit sector, understanding its unique challenges and opportunities.
• Calm & Resilient Approach; the ability to remain steady under pressure, make thoughtful decisions, and navigate complexity with confidence.
• Their Head Office is based in the Northampton, so you will need to be within close commuting distance to ensure daily face time.

How They Reward You

They value their people and are committed to recognising their contributions. By joining them, you’ll benefit from:

• A competitive salary of circa £85,000 per annum and excellent benefits package.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace that aligns with their values.
• A supportive induction and handover to ensure you are off to the best start.

What's Next

This is a unique opportunity to lead an organisation with purpose and help shape its continued success, so if this sounds like the role for you, they’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please complete their short application form and upload your CV.  Their recruitment is handled by their external partner  so one of their friendly team will be in touch with you directly. 

The personal information they collect from you will be shared with CIFAS who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected, you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity.

For more information on how your data will be collected, processed and stored, please see their Job Applicant Privacy Notice on their website.

REF-219440

Battersea’s Finance and Corporate Resources directorate is responsible for leading, developing, managing, and supporting the financial, technological, infrastructure and compliance services across Battersea.

We are looking for someone to join our team as a Procurement Specialist, to support the Contract and Procurement Manager in providing procurement expertise and guidance as well as contract management support for a wide range of specialist areas, including facilities, marketing and digital services, helping to promote the procurement strategy, policy and function across Battersea. As a key point of contact for internal stakeholders you will explore opportunities to aggregate purchasing power, reduce risk, and to ensure Battersea gets value for money.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a procurement environment, thorough knowledge of contracts and sourcing processes, and experience of delivering high quality work with minimum supervision.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. 

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 26th February 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 3rd March 2025

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

We are Zarach, the children’s bed charity, and we’re on a mission to end child bed poverty, giving children the opportunity to engage at school and break the cycle of poverty. 

In our nearly seven years as a registered charity, we’ve captured the hearts and attention of many individuals, community groups, businesses and funders who want to support us on our mission. We’ve also been given an incredible media platform from which we have raised awareness of child bed poverty at local, regional and national levels. This support and awareness has seen us deliver over 11,000 bed bundles to children to date!! 

With our wonderful Finance Officer heading off to pastures new, we’re now on the lookout for someone new to come and join us. 

As our ideal candidate you’ll live in proximity to our Leeds warehouse, meaning you can travel regularly to meet with the team. You’ll be someone who has good experience of the broad range of day-to-day financial admin and management activities that working in a small team brings and someone who enjoys the busyness and variety of this.

Alongside your finance-related skills and experience, we’ll be looking to see that you have a genuine care for our mission and, as such, are self-motivated to do a great job and be a values-led member of our team.

Ideally, you’ll have experience of financial admin and management in the charity sector, due to some of the specialities that come with this, such as Gift Aid claims and restricted and unrestricted funds control. But charity experience is not essential if you can demonstrate an appetite and track record for continual learning and development across your working life to date. 

To decide if you’d like to bring your skills and experience to bear in the pursuit of our mission, please have a look at the job description, our website and the coverage of us across social media. 

This is a perfect opportunity for an experienced international charity finance professional.to manage the range of  finances in an established and well regarded NGO with global reach,as it embarks on an exciting new journey under new leadership.

The role requires a recognised finance qualification and at least 7 years' experience in charity and not for profit financial management, including budgeting and forecasting at the project, programme and central level, as well as overseeing the life-cycle of grants and other contracts from governments, organisations, wealthy individuals and charitable foundations internationally. 

You should also have substantial experience in maintaining and developing robust and user-friendly, financial systems to underpin our work, and in audit processes and accounting software (including SAGE).

We are also looking for someone with excellent communication skills who can work with and present to colleagues across the organisation, understanding the needs of their programmes, projects and supporting strategic financial initiatives as they arise.

The organisation is relatively small in terms of staff numbers. The successful candidate should therefore be prepared to be adaptable and flexible and be able to move from more strategic activities to sleeves up work with ease.

Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation starting in 2025, we are expanding our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals.

Trust fundraising at Battersea has grown significantly over the past few years, from £1m in 2022 to £2.3m in 2024. Working closely with the Trusts Manager and Trusts Lead, you will secure vital funding from Trusts and Foundations to support the welfare of dogs and cats across the UK and internationally.

As The Trusts Officer, you will manage your own portfolio of Small Trust donors and take ownership of bi-annual mailings to secure funding from both existing and new supporters. You will also support the team with excellent financial data management to ensure timely and accurate reconciliation and gift acknowledgment.

You will be proactive and motivated, with a passion for animal welfare and an aptitude for building relationships. You are a strong communicator with excellent writing skills which will enable you – with support from the team – to craft compelling funding proposals that resonate with donors.

What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working policy:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working policy, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.

More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Closing date: 9th February 2025
Interview date(s): w/c 17th February 2025

For more information on the role, please download the Recruitment Pack.

To apply for the role, please click the button below. All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

About Make-A-Wish

Right now over 134,000 children in the UK are eligible for a wish because they are dealing with the gruelling daily reality of life with a critical illness. When it comes to their dreams, they deserve to wish for more than a life defined by their illness. We are granting a record number of wishes yet we face an urgent challenge. The demand for wishes is far outpacing our best efforts to keep up, so it’s taking longer than ever to grant once-in-a-lifetime wishes. But the heart-breaking reality is that many families simply can’t wait this long.

We can’t keep asking families to wait for a wish that could bring joy, healing, and strength during their toughest times because for children who don't have long to live, there is no time to wait. When it comes to the dreams of children battling critical illness, they deserve to wish for more than a life defined by their illness.

Wishes have the power to rescue the magic of childhood and provide a much-needed escape from the gruelling daily reality of a life defined by ongoing treatments, endless hospital stays and their critical illness.

Jason Suckley

Chief Executive, Make-A-Wish

About the Role

Location & Contract: This is a full-time, permanent role. The role is hybrid working, with travel required to our Reading hub at least once per month.

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd February*

Acting Agency: Prospect - us

*We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as soon as possible.

As the Director of Finance, you will play a critical role in enabling us to deliver more wishes by guiding the development and implementation of our financial plans and operational strategy. You will model and ensure the embedding of a business partnering approach, to support a working environment and internal operating systems that deliver against our strategy. You will join a dynamic senior leadership team that fosters collaboration, innovation, and excellence in all aspects of our work.

We are looking for a visionary leader with a proven track record of strategic financial management, business partnering experience and a passion for making a positive impact.

If you are motivated by our cause, and possess strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to building effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels and across a range of contexts and an ability to coach and develop teams we would love to hear from you.

To view the full job description for this role, see our website.

At Make-A-Wish, we believe that agile working gives everyone an opportunity to have their own work pattern that suits their role and individual needs. We believe this is the most effective way to give our best to wish children and supporters, and as a result deliver our charitable mission in the most effective way; whilst ensuring we create a happy workplace.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Relevant level of DBS check will be required for this role. Employment is subject to positive references and proof of the right to work in the UK.

Make-A-Wish is also committed to attracting and recruiting diverse people as it’s vital that we strive towards ensuring that our trustees, employees, ambassadors and volunteers reflect the communities we seek to serve.

To apply for this role:

To apply for this role, please submit your CV, drawing out relevant experience for the role, and supporting statement (Cover Letter) via our website.

Supporting Statement

A supporting statement of up to 1,000 words that addresses the following two questions:

1. Why you are interested in Make-A-Wish and how you align to our 3 core values.
2. Please highlight an example that demonstrates your strategic financial management and business partnering experience and the transferable learning you would bring to this role.

Applications without both documents will not be considered for this position. Please ensure all questions are answered within your Cover Letter.

Due to the number of applications we receive, please ensure your Cover Letter does not exceed 2 A4 pages at size 12 font. We will not be able to consider Cover Letters that exceed this limit.

Interviews: w/c 10th March onwards

Role Title: Proposals and Grants Specialist

Salary: £42,205 to £43,417

Location: London-hybrid

Tenure: Full time -permanent

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies? 

Are you a talented writer with a passion for storytelling, fundraising, and driving social impact? 

Do you thrive on crafting compelling proposals that secure critical funding for life-changing programmes? 

Then we'd love to hear from you!

ActionAid UK is looking for an ambitious Proposals and Grants Specialist to help fuel our mission of advancing women’s rights and tackling poverty worldwide.

Role description here

At ActionAid UK, we believe in bold, feminist, and anti-racist approaches to international development. As a key member of our Fundraising, Philanthropy, and Partnerships team, you will be instrumental in securing high-value funding (£100k+) from major donors, charitable trusts, and corporate partners. Your work will directly support transformational programmes that uplift communities, challenge injustice, and create lasting change.

Why This Role?

This is more than just a fundraising job—it’s a chance to play a pivotal role in securing millions in vital funding for global projects. You will work closely with country programme teams, technical specialists, and senior fundraisers, crafting innovative proposals that inspire donors and fund some of the most pressing issues in international development. From economic justice to humanitarian response, your work will ensure that ActionAid UK continues to deliver high-quality, high-impact programming that reaches those who need it most.

Experienced at developing proposals, you will have prepared compelling and cohesive programme materials and key communications to inspire high value donors. Skilled at presenting complex project information in a clear and engaging way, you must have a track record of developing proposals that attract significant donations from major donors, charitable trusts and foundations and/or corporates. You will have a good understanding of international development programmes including terminology and language. You will also be effective at liaising with multiple stakeholders, meeting deadlines and budgeting. In addition, you will have proven experience of setting up large grants, grant management and working closely with international team members and programmatic specialists to manage high value income. A willingness to travel is required for this role. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing high-quality proposals and reports that effectively translate complex programme information into compelling donor communications.

• Managing a portfolio of restricted grants (£100k+), ensuring they meet compliance and quality standards while maintaining strong relationships with donors.

• Collaborating with global teams to develop project budgets, refine log frames, and strengthen the logic behind funding proposals.

• Leading the grant management process, including financial oversight, reporting, and remote monitoring of global projects.

• Enhancing proposal and reporting systems to improve efficiency and knowledge-sharing across ActionAid UK.

• Sourcing powerful human-interest stories to bring our programme impact to life for donors and stakeholders.

Please review the JD for full details

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.

Additional Information:

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly

celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.

AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Referencing and Safeguarding:

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism

finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.

Working practices:

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 2 days per week, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.” Some roles may require in- office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office

roles.

We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.

Recruitment Processes:

Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.

If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.

Role Title: Programme Quality Assurance (PQA) Manager

Salary: £48,166-£49,558

Location: London-Hybrid 1 year fixed term

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. As part of the ActionAid Federation, we work with women and girls, our partners, and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want.

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?

Are you ready to take on a dynamic and rewarding role that puts you at the heart of tackling women's rights issues? 

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation, collaboration, and high-impact programme delivery come together?

Then we'd love to hear from you!

 At ActionAid UK, we are looking for a passionate Programme Quality and Assurance Manager to lead and manage our grant and contract processes, ensuring that our development programmes deliver real impact across the globe. In this exciting and innovative position, you will have the opportunity to oversee the management of contracts with key donors such as the FCDO, driving project success through strategic thinking and strong collaboration with international teams. 

As the central figure in managing programme quality, you will play a pivotal role in shaping ActionAid’s approach to programming, ensuring cross-programme coherence, effective risk management, and continuous learning. This role offers the chance to engage with diverse stakeholders, from ActionAid country offices and consortia partners to institutional donors and NGO networks. You will help build the capacity of teams to manage contracts at a high standard, ensuring that ActionAid remains compliant with donor expectations while pushing forward innovative practices to sustain income and enhance programme quality. You will play a pivotal role in overseeing ActionAid UK’s institutional development and humanitarian investments, ensuring they maximise impact, align with feminist principles, and empower women and girls globally. You will work alongside a diverse team of specialists, collaborating with international partners, donors, and grassroots organisations to ensure that our projects drive sustainable change and remain at the forefront of women’s rights advocacy.

As part of the Programme Quality & Assurance team, your work will directly contribute to empowering women, and fostering resilience in vulnerable communities. With opportunities to influence donor funding policies, participate in high-level forums, and contribute to strategic decision-making, this is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, impact-driven environment. If you have a passion for international development work, experience in donor management, and a commitment to making a real difference, we want to hear from you! Join us at ActionAid UK and be part of a team that is driving change and delivering hope to those who need it most. 

Why This Role?

This is not your average programme management job! At ActionAid UK, we don’t just deliver projects—we challenge injustice, push for systemic change, and redefine what quality programming looks like. This role will see you managing high-profile, multi-country programmes, including flagship initiatives tackling gender-based violence, economic justice, and humanitarian response. You will work with some of the most influential donors, including FCDO, Global Affairs Canada, and the EU, ensuring our projects meet the highest quality, compliance, and learning standards.
 

Apply today and help shape the future of international development!  

Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.

Additional Information:

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging:

Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly

celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from underrepresented/marginalised communities.

AAUK is a disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Referencing and Safeguarding:

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism

finance checks. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK Staff and ActionAid UK Representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our Staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.

Working practices:

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and “Company Connection days.” Some roles may require in- office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office

roles.

Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working

options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.

Recruitment Processes:

Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible.

If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.

English National Opera
Financial Controller 
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 
Permanent, Full-time
Hybrid working, 1-2 days a week in the office
Closest stations: Covent Garden or Charing Cross

The English National Opera (ENO) is a key part of London’s cultural scene, known for delivering opera that is accessible to everyone. With a strong commitment to quality and inclusivity, ENO continues to bring opera to a broad audience while supporting creativity and education.

We are looking for an experienced finance professional to join our team as a Financial Controller. This role will lead on external financial reporting, VAT and corporation tax compliance, and treasury management. Working closely with colleagues across finance and operations, you will play an important part in maintaining and improving ENO’s financial accounting and compliance processes.

This hands-on role involves preparing financial statements, working with auditors, and managing the financial aspects of capital projects to ensure budgets are followed. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to an organisation that values cultural and artistic achievement.

About the Role
Reporting to the CFO, the Financial Controller’s main responsibilities include:

• As a member of the Executive Plus team, contribute to the leadership and implementation of the strategic direction of ENO. 
• Provide leadership and direction to the Financial accounting team, to achieve departmental and organisational objectives.
• Manage the preparation of all financial reporting and tax compliance.
• Ensure that risk and compliance management is embedded and operational across the Division.
• Coordinate monthly review of the Balance sheet and undertake reconciliations where relevant.
• Work with the CFO/CEO, Director of Strategy & HFBP to prepare and present funding requests, including NPO submissions. 
• Oversee preparation of financial statements, management of statutory audit and disclosures in accordance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Preparation of Theatre Tax Relief claims, working with external advisors to ensure the accuracy of the return and advising the business on actions to maximise eligibility of spend. 
• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, tax authorities, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with financial reporting and tax obligations . 
• Prepare/ supervise preparation of the quarterly Vat return ensuring that partial recovery methodology is operating correctly and remains appropriate to changes in the business model . Review the returns annually and undertake the annual adjustment. 

Who are we looking for?
We’re seeking a qualified and experienced finance professional who is confident working in a busy and varied environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• A formal accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Strong technical finance experience, ideally in a complex organisation.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to work well with people at all levels.
• A proactive approach to managing priorities and solving problems.
• Experience in the arts, higher education, or charity sectors (desirable but not essential).

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in a range of sectors, including industry, charity, and professional practice