Business Manager

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Vineyard Community, a Christian charity in Richmond that is committed to helping people through tough times and giving them the chance to thrive. Whether someone’s facing homelessness, food poverty, escaping abuse, or battling mental health challenges, Vineyard Community is there with care and support. In our busy world, it’s easy to miss those struggling around us, but at Vineyard Community, they take the time to listen, connect, and see the person behind the story. By offering kindness and hope, they’re helping people rebuild their dreams and find a brighter future. Together, they are inspiring change and restoring hope.

Vineyard Community is seeking a Business Manager, this is a brand new role. As the Business Manager you’ll play a key role in strengthening the charity’s operations and ensuring its financial resources, people, systems are aligned to achieve the Five-Year Strategic Plan. You will work closely with the CEO, ensuring smooth administration and background operations while stepping in during the CEO’s absence. From drafting the Annual Income and Expenditure Budget to overseeing Monthly Management Accounts, you’ll ensure the charity’s financial health. You’ll also maintain legal compliance in employment practices and ensure IT systems support operational needs. With your leadership and skills, you’ll help Vineyard Community stay efficient and focused that will enable more lives to be transformed.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in operational delivery in central operation functions
• Experience of financial planning, managing budgets and producing financial reports for senior stakeholders
• Experience of managing HR issues and a working knowledge of HR best practice and legislation
• Excellent relational skills, able to lead, enthuse and inspire other colleagues

This is a wonderful opportunity for a Christian to join a charity that’s seeks to follow the example set by Jesus. You’ll be a part of a passionate caring team, committed to supporting those in crisis, offering hope, and making a lasting, positive impact.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

Contract & Hours: Permanent. Full time 37.5 hrs or Part time (min 30 hrs pw)

Location: Hybrid/Richmond (on-site min 2 days pw)

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th January 2025 

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by close of play on 21st January 2025

Interviews with Vineyard Community: Week commencing 3rd February 2025

A note from Charisma

Don’t feel like you meet all of the requirements?  We’d still love to chat, we’re a people first recruitment partner.  We specialise in charity recruitment with over 22 years’ experience working as a consultancy who support inspiring professionals find the perfect roles in transformational organisation