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We are looking for talented people who want to make a difference to join our team – is this you?

The role

As the Associate Director, Digital, Data and Technology you will be at the centre of the academy in this highly influential, and visible leadership role; you will have a clear remit to shape and influence across the Academy.

With your background in digital transformation, you will relish the opportunity to lead change in a growing and ambitious organisation. This role will drive innovation and business transformation with a focus on digital leadership and enabling greater charitable impact.

Understanding how to set clear direction, identify and focus on the right priorities, and lead your team and the wider organisation through successful change will be crucial for the Academy to achieve its goals.

Creativity and the ability to connect operational and strategic elements with a desire to move from ideation to successful execution and impact will be key to this role.

You will be curious and have a leadership style that fosters innovation and brings people with you. Strong project and stakeholder management will be key in enabling sustainable growth of the Academy.

This is an important visible role, and you will be an active member of the Academy Senior Leadership Team providing guidance, business partnering and strategy for the Academy as a whole.

Our location

Our light, spacious head office is based in a fantastic location in central London with views over St James’s Park and close to the West End. We operate hybrid, flexible working practices with a baseline for office-based working of a mandatory weekly team day plus further days each week as required for the role and the Academy.

Who are we?

Engineering matters. It shapes our everyday lives, from our ability to turn the lights on, have a hot shower and commute into work, to the mobile phones we rely on to keep connected. It also plays a vital role in addressing some of the biggest challenges facing society today, from climate change to global health pandemics and cyber threats.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is a charity that harnesses the power of engineering to build a sustainable society and an inclusive economy that works for everyone. In collaboration with our Fellows and partners, we’re growing talent and developing skills for the future, driving innovation, and building global partnerships, and influencing policy and engaging the public. Together we’re working to tackle the greatest challenges of our age.

With a diverse workforce and an inclusive and supportive culture, we look to attract candidates from wide and different backgrounds who have a passion for the role engineering plays in society. Our aim is to make the Academy the best place to work for the staff we have and those we seek to attract.

Why work for us?

We’re looking for people who are driven to make the world a better place. If you’re passionate about what you do and want to work collaboratively with talented colleagues to make change happen now and for future generations, we want you to get in touch.

This is the perfect time to join us. We have a dynamic, visionary CEO, a strong leadership team and an ambitious and exciting strategy. The value we bring as experts in our field and change agents is highly recognised and makes the Academy a motivating place to be. Our work today builds on a long, proud history with a focused and ambitious future which we’d love you to be part of.

For more information and to apply online, please visit our careers portal.

Closing date: 19 February 2025

First interviews: w/c 3 March 2025

Second interviews: w/c 10 March 2025

The Academy is committed to making reasonable adjustments to remove barriers that hinder applicants from applying or staff from working effectively and comfortably.

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is one of the world’s largest physical societies. It is both a membership body and a registered charity, representing Physicists and the learned society for Physics in the UK and Ireland, as well as providing a trusted voice for the global physics community.

The IOP promotes the health and wellbeing of the discipline and its many practical applications, reinforcing the links between education, research, industry, and economic and social value. It is investing in its new strategy to tackle the challenges facing skills, science and society. The new strategy also seeks to unlock the potential that the physics community has in tackling our greatest societal and economic challenges, and to engage the public more widely in this.

This post is a key appointment for the IOP, which consists of 140 staff, with offices in London, Dublin and Cardiff and staff spread across the UK and Ireland. With a £17 million turnover the IOP is a core part of the wider IOP Group, which along with IOP publishing has a total of 680 staff and income of £80 million. The IOP is overseen by an elected Council of 18 trustees. The Council delegates executive leadership to the CEO – who this post reports to and the Executive Team, which this post is a key member of, all work closely together in the delivery of the strategy. The IOP’s governance structures have recently been reviewed to ensure that they are fit for purpose for a modern, progressive organisation that encourages strong member engagement.

Following the launch of a new strategy and extensive restructure we are looking for an inspirational Director of People and Operations to lead this work for the IOP.

For the postholder to be successful, they must consult and work closely with IOP staff, the elected officers and Council, engage volunteers and members, and help the organisation to form strong links with key stakeholder and key delivery partners, particularly in key areas of people, workplace, IT and digital. This involves setting clear direction and priorities for the IOP team, delivering measurable impact, developing the assets and infrastructure IOP staff and members rely on.

Application

Alongside your CV, please ensure you include a 1 page cover letter stating how you meet the person specification.

To apply for this role please click the link below, best of luck with your applications!

The Institute of Physics is an open and inclusive organisation that welcomes and celebrates diversity.

*We request no contact from agencies or media sales.

• Make a tangible impact on the future of healthcare
• Drive large-scale financial transformation and make a real difference

About Our Client

The NHS Business Services Authority is a powerhouse within the Department of Health and Social Care. A driving force behind the NHS, the organisation provides the crucial platforms and services that fuel its priorities, the Government's healthcare agenda, and local health economies. With over £100 billion of NHS spending coursing through their systems and platforms annually, they're at the heart of healthcare delivery in England.

As Head of Financial Transformation, you'll lead a dedicated team focused on the long-term implementation of key schemes of work. You'll be a vital member of the wider finance team, responsible to the Head of Financial Management, Reporting and Control, and engaging with the Leadership Team, Board, and external stakeholders.

Crucially, you'll forge strong partnerships with Directors, Heads of Service, and their teams across the organisation, as well as key personnel within Finance and Commercial Services. Your influence will extend to building collaborative relationships with key customers, suppliers, and peers throughout the health and care landscape, including government and NHS organisations, all in service of delivering business service excellence to the NHS and ultimately helping people live longer, healthier lives.

The NHSBSA values the diverse perspectives that professionals from all sectors can bring to the team and so we're actively encouraging experienced professionals from industry and the private sector to apply. Your skills in financial transformation, strategic planning and project management are highly valued and can make a real difference in the healthcare landscape.

Job Description

This is a unique opportunity for a financial professional with drive, vision and a passion for excellence. As Head of Financial Transformation, you will be involved in:

• Supporting Strategic Reviews including Spending Reviews, liaising with NHSBSA Directors and divisional management teams to understand their strategic aims and operational imperatives.
• Supporting the Taxpayer Value Programme (TVP)/ HMT Public Value Self-Assessment, supporting the Head of Strategic Commissions and Transformation to deliver the financial aspects of the programme.
• Financial Benchmarking, developing and co-ordinating production of financial benchmarking documentation.
• Service and Unit Costing, developing and co-ordinating the production and long-term implementation of unit and service costing across the organisation.
• Multi-year Planning/Forecasting, developing and implementing financial planning and forecasting over multiple years including through.
• Horizon Scanning of Future Finance Strategies, taking into account emerging trends, innovations and technologies across the finance sector.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following experience:

• Professional accountancy qualification (3+ years post-qualified)
• Experience of mobilising/running multiple programmes.
• Senior-level finance experience in a large organisation, including Board reporting, strategic planning, business plan development, annual report/accounts production, and pricing/costing.
• Engaging and inspiring leadership with the ability to manage teams effectively, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and talent development.
• The ability to shape financial strategies, prioritise organisational goals, and navigate complex environments.
• A collaborative approach to working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to user-focused, measurable financial services.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £85,601 a year
• 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus bank holidays, increasing over time to 33 days
• A generous defined benefit NHS Pension Scheme with 23.7% employer contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working model in addition to options such as compressed hours
• NHS Car lease scheme
• Supportive shared parental leave policies
• 24-hour confidential support via the Employee Assistance Programme
• Organisation-wide colleague recognition programme
• Learning and development opportunities to support career aspirations
• Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts

The NHSBSA is building a vibrant and empowering experience for their employees. They are an organisation where your voice is heard, your growth is nurtured, and your potential is encouraged.

As one of the UK's Best Big Companies to Work For, they live and breathe their values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable, and Energetic. They're passionate about their teams, driven by their purpose, and dedicated to your progress.

The NHSBSA celebrate individuality and welcome applications from all backgrounds and circumstances.

If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to find out more, we'd encourage you to contact us as soon as possible.

Contact
Helen Dodds
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6646212

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Location: London
Salary: Competitive + Attractive Benefits
Deadline for Applications: [9th December]

The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), one of the UK's largest grant-making charities, is seeking a Group Finance Director to lead its financial operations. Funded entirely by Freemasons and their families, MCF’s mission is to build better lives by supporting individuals and communities in the areas of healthcare, education, and independence. Since its establishment in 2016, MCF has awarded over £150m in grants, impacting the lives of hundreds of thousands of people.

The new Group Finance Director will play a crucial role in overseeing MCF’s financial strategy, ensuring the charity’s long-term viability, and managing assets in excess of £400M. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a skilled financial team and contribute to strategic decisions that impact MCF’s operations and charitable work.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Advising the Chief Executive and Board on financial strategy, ensuring comprehensive financial planning, accurate reporting, and compliance.
• Investment Management: Developing and manage MCF’s investment strategy, ensuring financial sustainability and growth.
• Relief Chest Operation: Overseeing the management of the Relief Chest, a key operation that handles charitable donations from Masonic units across the country.
• Team Leadership: Leading and developing the finance team, ensuring a high standard of financial management and operational efficiency.
• Board and Committee Engagement: Providing financial insight and reporting to the Finance Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, and Board of Trustees.

Experience and Skills

The successful candidate must be a professionally qualified accountant with significant post-qualification experience and a proven track record of contributing to financial strategy and decision-making at Board level, (ideally in the charity or not-for-profit sector). You will have robust Financial Management skills, experienced in overseeing financial operations within an SME organisation, balancing financial operations with a strategic outlook and the leadership skills to manage, inspire and influence your team and colleagues, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability. The post-holder will be an exceptional communicator, astute decision maker and capable of inspiring transformation in an organisation undergoing exciting change.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£105,000)
• 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme
• Professional membership subscriptions and support for ongoing development

Why Join MCF?

The Masonic Charitable Foundation is a key player in improving lives and communities across the UK. By leading the financial direction of MCF, the Group Finance Director will be at the heart of an organisation dedicated to making a positive difference. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the charity's future and drive its strategic objectives forward.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV along with a supporting statement (2-3 pages)

Should you have any inquiries regarding the post, please contact Rosemary Pini at Allen Lane 

Head of Housing Management
Location: Birmingham, B15 1LZ
Salary: £87,675 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Permanent

Lead the Future of Housing Management at Midland Heart

At Midland Heart, we believe in creating safe, thriving communities where our tenants feel valued and supported. As our Head of Housing Management, you will play a pivotal role in creating balanced and sustainable communities and leading high-quality tenancy management and neighbourhood-based services—ensuring our tenants receive the best possible experience.

Responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:

• Leading tenancy and neighbourhood services, driving service excellence, ensuring policies empower colleagues to make the right decisions for tenant and enhancing tenant experience, ensuring issues are resolved effectively and with long-term impact.
• Developing and implementing a strategy to future-proof our Retirement Living schemes and support older tenants.
• Building strong partnerships with local authorities, health providers, and third-sector organisations to improve tenant wellbeing and tenancy sustainment.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory Consumer Standards and building safety legislation, and improving services based on tenant insight and complaints.
• Leading and motivating a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
• Managing budgets and supplier contracts, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial sustainability.
• Embedding safeguarding within operational practices and working to prevent anti-social behaviour, hate crime, and domestic abuse.

What're we looking for? To be considered for this role, your application will highlight:

• A housing professional with a Level 5 Housing Management Qualification (or a willingness to work towards it).
• Proven experience of managing housing services, tenancy or neighbourhood management across a range of housing tenures, tenant demographics (i.e. general needs, sheltered / older persons and leasehold/ managing agents).
• Experience of leading and motivating a large high-performing team, providing specific examples of tangible achievements and improvements to tenant experience.
• Strong financial and contract management experience, explaining your breadth of experience across communal maintenance contracts and service charge experience.

This role requires flexibility, with occasional evening and weekend work as part of a rota for out-of-hours incidents. Our colleagues deliver services from the location that they are best delivered on any given day. This means that you should expect to work from a Midland Heart site as a minimum 3 days week (on average).

Who are Midland Heart? We're one team working together for our tenants. We welcome people from every walk of life, at every stage of their career. We expect a lot from our people but in return you can be assured of a great place to work, where you will be well rewarded and where great people are able to succeed. Whether you want to build your career with us, or use your experience to move on, we're here to develop your potential.

Applications close at midnight Sunday 16th February 2025.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need in order to be successful in this role.

No agencies please.

• Be part of the executive team reporting to the CEO
• Maintain governance and management practices across Nacro

About Our Client

At Nacro we believe passionately that everybody has a right to a second chance, where everyone can fulfill their potential.

Our core belief is that a good education, a decent job and a safe place to live are what everyone in our society deserves. For those who end up in prison, it's the start of new chance, not a road to nowhere.

We all know that having somewhere to live, a job, good health and connections mean someone is much less likely to commit a crime. Sadly, a growing number of people who enter prison are homeless; thousands have mental health problems, drug addictions, are unemployed and/or have bad experiences of the education system. For far too many this stays the same when they're released. This isn't inevitable.

As a society we believe that there should be consequences for those who break the law, but we also believe that those who end up in contact with the criminal justice system should be given the support they need to be able to turn their lives around after serving their sentence.

Nacro sees that by removing the barriers and giving the right support, thousands of people have the chance to rebuild their lives and their families, and to contribute to our communities.

We believe that everyone should have the best chance at a second chance.

In the next year, Nacro is likely to reach a turnover of c£100m. This is a growth of over one third in three years. In order to prepare the organisation for the challenges of delivering the new strategy we have created two new roles (this role and a Director of Technology and Data).

Job Description

PURPOSE

Ensure that Nacro operates in compliance with its own governance standards, regulations and legislative obligations and has effective controls in place to manage and mitigate risk, including financial sustainability and commercial prudence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Subject to Trustee approval, to be the Company Secretary of Nacro and ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practice in constitutional and governance matters.
• Oversee the implementation, and maintenance, of the governance framework.
• Operate effective contract management processes from bid through to contract end, ensuring key performance metrics and financial targets are realised during deliver, and that appropriate decisions are made about retendering/re-pricing.
• Ensure an effective risk management framework exists, and is actively scrutinised by the Board and acted upon by the Executive Leadership Team (ELT).
• Ensure that the necessary policies and controls are in place to manage risk, and to ensure compliance with all regulatory and legal obligations that apply to Nacro's operations, including Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Data Protection.
• Ensure that the Board and ELT are provided with accurate, timely financial information to support effective decision-making.
• Ensure that the organisation's finances are well-managed, and that procurement costs represent value-for-money and cost-savings are identified where they exist.
• Lead on strategic financial planning for the organisation including the strategic review and appraisal of Nacro's activities and new business propositions.
• Work with the Chief Executive and ELT to develop short, medium and long term financial strategic objectives and to manage Nacro's cost base to achieve this.
• Work with the Chief Executive and ELT to ensure that Nacro achieves the levels of surplus income necessary to build up Nacro's working capital and asset base.
• Lead on the preparation of the annual business planning and budgeting process in consultation with the Chief Executive and ELT, ensuring that the objectives of Nacro's financial strategy are fully integrated into Directorates' business plans and financial targets are achieved.
• Ensure accurate and timely accounting at all times and the preparation of annual published accounts to time and to the satisfaction of the Board and external auditors.
• Manage working relationships with internal and external Auditors, legacy Defined Benefit pension scheme Trustees, banks and regulatory bodies as required.
• Lead on sustainability through tools such ethical and impact based decision-making, remaining focused on environmental, social and good governance (ESG) standards that service users and staff will benefit from.

The Successful Applicant

• Fully qualified accountant (CCAB) with significant post qualification experience at board level
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting service delivery within the public services and charities context, including compliance and regulatory issues
• Experience operating in a contract services environment, where pricing relates substantially to people costs
• Experience establishing governance, risk and controls frameworks and driving compliance with these
• Experience and/or qualified Company Secretary (desirable)

What's on Offer

This permanent role pays a salary of £100K.

This is a hybrid role with regular attendance required in the London and Birmingham offices.

Closing date 1st March 2025.

Contact
Rochelle George
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6653632Z

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

A fantastic opportunity to join a global sustainability non-profit organisation as their Director of Communications, for a 12-18 month FTC, joining their Senior Leadership Team, based in London.

This is a unique opportunity to make your mark in a rapidly developing organisation during a critical period for global climate and nature efforts. You will own and deliver the Communications strategy and lead a team of 10 across Internal Communications, Storytelling & Data Insights, and Media Relations and Spokesperson Engagement teams to build the charity’s brand and profile. You will further develop their brand and external profile and build strong partnerships globally. The team are amazing and talented, they have great staff retention and provide a fast-paced working environment!

It is essential you have the following:

• A strong existing network in the corporate sustainability, ESG data or climate policy space, including media.

• Demonstrable ability to apply strategic priorities and value proposition to high-quality storytelling, media announcements, events, interviews and market collaborations.

• Advanced knowledge of environmental issues, market data needs and the direction of travel on key climate and nature data topics.

• Experience working with partners to deliver data analysis and insights.

• Experience in leading large, global, diverse and distributed teams and developing strong collaborative, accessible and inclusive working relationships to succeed together.

• Accountability for financial performance of a global function.

• A proven ability to build and maintain an effective top-tier journalist network.

Please apply ASAP, as the charity is reviewing applications on a rolling basis. I look forward to discussing the opportunity with you.

• Salary £90,000 - £110,000 depending on experience

• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays. Generous non-contributory pension provision.

• 12- 18 months, paternity cover contract. Looking to start as soon as possible.

• Central London- Hybrid, 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.

Please note, only applicants who meet the essential criteria will be considered and contacted. You will also need the right to work in the UK.

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.

The Geological Society is an award-winning professional and learned society, working to advance geoscience through a broad range of activities including publishing, conferences and events, accreditation, policy, education, and public engagement.

The Geological Society plays a pivotal role in understanding and advancing such topics as environmental protection climate change, sustainability, and natural hazard mitigation.

Ivy Rock Partners are pleased to be supporting The Geological Society in its search for a Director of Finance and Operations, to join its senior leadership team, in a role overseeing Finance, IT, Facilities and HR operations. Working closely with the Chief Executive, management team, Trustees, the wider organisation and a range of committees, this is an important role which will help to drive The Geological Society’s financial and strategic objectives, and ensure it has the internal support, information, and infrastructure necessary to achieve its goals and operate efficiently.

Role Overview

As Director of Finance and Operations you will be responsible for leading and managing the Finance, Facilities and IT teams. Key duties will include:

• Develop and implement long-term financial plans in line with the Society’s goals.
• Prepare financial plans and scenario analysis to aid strategic decision-making.
• Present reports, budgets, forecasts, and risk analysis for management, Council,  Finance & Planning Committee, Audit Committee, and other relevant committees.
• Initiate and manage financial processes to improve the effectiveness of the Society’s financial management.
• Ensure strong financial controls, including policy reviews.
• Lead the annual budget process, working with the Chief Executive, Directors and  budget holders to help ensure the budget is developed in a timely and efficient way, helps achieve the Society’s financial and strategic objectives.
• Ensure that HR systems and processes are effective and oversee their operation, and help ensure that protocols and operating procedures are up-to-date and used effectively.
• Manage teams of finance, facilities and IT professionals.
• Oversee the management of the buildings and facilities at the Society’s London headquarters and its Publishing House in Bath, including planning for cyclical replacement and maintenance of buildings, equipment and furnishings.
• Oversee delivery of resilient and cost-effective information systems and related support, and develop internal and customer facing ICT facilities, platforms and services.

What’s in it for you?

• Hybrid working – normally 3 days per week in the office (central London) and the remainder up to you
• 25 days basic holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays) increasing up to 30 days with continued service
• Option to purchase up to 2 days extra holiday days per year
• Access to 24/7 online GP with mental health & wellbeing counselling
• Free premium Headspace account for you and 2 members of friends/family
• Free access to Royal Academy exhibitions and free Geological Society Fellow membership for qualified staff

About You

You will be a qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with experience operating at senior operational and strategic level. 
You will have experience in or knowledge of the charities or not-for-profit sector and will be able to communicate with stakeholders at all levels. 

How to Apply

Ivy Rock Partners are pleased to be working exclusively with The Geological Society in the recruitment of this role. Please apply below or get in contact with Holly Arrowsmith at Ivy Rock Partners for further information.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 25th February 2025. Interview dates will be held in early to mid March 2025. 

Finance Lead         

Remote working with flexible hours | 3 days per week |  £350/day |  Initial 6 month contract with rolling extension  

This is a pivotal role supporting our Senior Management Team to make the future fairer and improve the sustainability of our business.

About the School of International Futures (SOIF)

School of International Futures (SOIF) is a global non-profit collective of practitioners in strategy and policy for current and future generations. Our vision is a better, fairer, more sustainable world for current and future generations.  We achieve this by empowering people to use participatory futures and foresight to drive societal transformation through their organisations, communities, and countries.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Finance Lead to support our agile and values-driven non-profit business to grow whilst balancing financial sustainability.  Reporting to the Operations Director, this role will involve working with our Senior Management Team to shape our financial strategy, deliver our plans, and improve the way we work. You will manage a financial accountant.  They carry out all routine finance processes and this role is focussed on quality assurance, finance strategy, and developing our approach to managing grants.  We use Xero for our financial platform and most of our financial management tools and reporting are in Google Sheets, slides, and docs.

Responsibilities 

These include;

1. Finance strategy
2. Grant management
3. Management Information
4. Cashflow management
5. Process improvement

Experience and skills

The following are essential skill requirements for this position:

• Accountancy qualification - AAT,  ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• At least 5 years experience working as a Finance Lead or at a senior level in an organisation that delivers project-based and/or non-profit work
• Fluent English speaker with excellent written English (additional languages a bonus)

Experience in using Xero (our finance platform) and Google Sheets is desirable.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

SOIF is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Application process

To apply, please upload your CV, and a tailored cover letter that outlines how you meet the listed capabilities, essential, and desirable experience, and respond to 4 specific questions related to the key skills and experience above on our website. We value authentic, thoughtful responses and encourage you to share your insights and experiences. Please note that overly generic or AI-generated answers may not effectively demonstrate your suitability for the role.

To completethe application, answer each of the four questions on our jobs portal

• Provide some examples of how you have supported and challenged senior leaders with different levels of finance experience to deliver results
• Describe your experience with forecasts and budgets and how you have tailored your approach to meet the organisation's needs
• Describe your experience of setting up grant policies and processes and managing grants
• Describe your experience of managing cash flow and financial risk in a small or growing organisation including short-term treasury management

Closing date: 10:00 PM (UK/BST), Sunday, 16th February 2025.

First-round interviews: Week commencing 24th February 2025.

Second-round interviews: Week commencing 3rd March 2025.

MLC Partners are working with a Charitable organisation to recruit an interim Financial Controller to commence asap, for 3-4months (with potential to go permanent). Based in central London, with flexible working.

You will provide operational leadership in Finance, Financial systems and Controls to drive the use of systems to improve effectiveness and efficiency of processes. You will take charge of our Financial and Regulatory Controls, and be responsible for the integrity of the General Ledger and lead the preparation of the Financial Statements and manage the audit process.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing accurate, useful and timely financial accounts based on SORP
• Ensuring compliance with finance related statutory requirements – to include direct/indirect taxation and year-end statutory reporting
• Managing financial year-end audit and additional assurance audits.
• Ensuring finance related internal control procedures and processes for the safeguarding of all assets.
• Maintaining and leveraging the IIED’s General ledger system to maximise efficiencies in data flow.
• Designing, implementing, and managing financial reporting processes including ensuring accurate month-end processing of transactional activities related to income, expenditure and balance sheet reconciliation by team members.
• Managing the statutory reporting to Charity Commission, Companies House, and HMRC including submitting quarterly VAT returns for the charity.
• Contributing to Board sub-committees such as Finance, Audit, Risks and Assurance Committee as required. Acting as the Lead Executive for matters related to Financial Controls, Accounting and Auditing working closely with the Director of Finance.

​Person Specification

• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven finance management experience with previous experience in the not-for-profit sector.
• Experience in the preparation of full statutory accounts and management of year end audit process.
• Up to date knowledge and application of UK accounting standards, the Charities SORP and Companies legislation.
• Proven Technology proficiency and the ability to act as client/expert user of an ERP system/General ledger system.

The position is paying between £400-450/day inside IR35. Please apply now as applicants are under constant review, and this role may close prior to this ad expiring. For any additional questions, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.

Are you an experienced leader looking for a fresh challenge where you can apply your expertise in leading high quality compliance and governance?

We are looking for a dynamic leader to join St Mungo's as the Director of Governance and Compliance, to play a fundamental role in ensuring good governance and compliance, safeguarding the interests of our clients, colleagues, donors, and stakeholders. In this pivotal role, you'll help us achieve our vision of rebuilding lives and ending homelessness.

The Director of Governance and Compliance will take accountability for driving a culture of compliance across St Mungo’s. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead strategic and operational risk management while providing effective leadership and team management.
• Serve as the primary liaison with key regulators, ensuring compliance with the Charity Commission and the Regulator of Social Housing.
• Support the Board and Chief Executive in maintaining proper governance of the charity.
• Act as safeguarding lead, ensuring client protection and addressing feedback and complaints.
• Deliver a comprehensive health, safety, and quality program that meets all legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.

About you

We are looking for an adaptable leader who demonstrates the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, who can demonstrate commitment to ethical conduct and compliance in all activities. To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Senior experience in governance and compliance within a charity, registered provider, or similar organisation.
• Proven experience in managing relationships with key stakeholders, including the Regulator of Social Housing and the Charity Commission.
• Effective leadership and change management abilities, with a talent for motivating and developing staff.
• Proactive, results-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with colleagues and external partners.
• Experience in health, safety, and quality assurance, ensuring programmes meet legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
• Knowledge in risk management, business continuity planning, and internal audit delivery is a plus, along with relevant qualifications such as Company Secretary or governance credentials.

Whilst our main office is currently in Tower Hill, London, where you will work for at least 2 days per week, we are flexible and encourage a blended working pattern including working from home and across other London or St Mungo’s regional hub locations. More details can be provided at interview stage.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10 am on 10 February 2025

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early.

We are working hard to create a diverse and fully inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and we welcome applications from all under-represented groups, particularly Global Majority candidates who are underrepresented at this management level.

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

Your new company
A large, prestigious, London-based not-for-profit organisation.
Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Management Accounts, you will be responsible for supervising two Assistant Management Accountants and providing high quality financial advice to the budget-holders within your directorate. Duties and responsibilities include the production of monthly management accounts and taking a lead role in budgeting and forecasting. The anticipated duration is 3 months+. Hybrid working: 2 days per week in the office. To start ASAP.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified Accountant with strong, recent finance business partnering experience within the not-for-profit sector.
What you need to do now
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About the Role

HMM singing groups are expanding, and we are seeking enthusiastic Singing Group Leaders to run our established and new singing sessions in East and North Herts. This is a rewarding freelance role focused on delivering engaging and uplifting singing sessions for people living with dementia and their carers. For the successful candidate/s full training on how our sessions should be delivered will be provided however, a strong confident singing voice and your own transport is essential to this role. As well as this a good repertoire of songs is helpful and the ability to learn songs quickly is very useful. Most of our sessions are acapella but some leaders do use guitars or piano to add contrast. Whilst we use music therapy techniques a qualification in this field is not essential.

Our sessions last approximately 90 minutes (plus 15 minutes required for setting up). There will be a small amount of administration required like managing member attendance and session fees. You will be supported by a team of volunteers.

In addition to leading regular singing groups, there are opportunities to take part in events and commissions throughout the year.

Valuable skills and attributes

• Strong and confident singing voice 
• Ability to engage and inspire a group.
• Good knowledge of a variety of songs from accross the decades and ability to learn new ones quickly.
• Compassionate and patient approach, particularly with individuals living with dementia.
• Basic administrative skills for managing attendance and session fees.
• Able to commute to our locations within North and/or East Hertfordshire is a must.
• Experience in leading choirs, community singing groups, or working with vulnerable groups is an advantage.
• Experience working with individuals livivng with dementia is also an advantage (although not essential).

Why work for Herts Musical Memories?

Herts Musical Memories provides a meaningful opportunity to positively impact the lives of people with dementia and their carers through music. By joining our dedicated team, you'll help reduce isolation among those with dementia, using music to enhance well-being and foster connections. This flexible and rewarding freelance role allows you to express your creativity while making a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Please note: All canditates who are deemed eligible for the position with be invited to a workshop interview on Wednesday the 19th of February in Watford. 

Chief Executive  

Location: The majority of the work will take place on-site at our Tanner Street premises at 82 Tanner Street, London SE1 3GN. Office visits to Leamington Spa will be required, plus some overseas travel 

£90,000 - £110,000 per annum 

We are a dynamic charity dedicated to enabling the social sector to thrive. Through our two charitable entities, we provide vital resources for charities and social impact organisations. We offer flexible and affordable workspace that fosters collaboration and innovation, while our second entity delivers critical health and wellbeing education to millions across low- and middle-income countries. 

We are seeking an exceptional Chief Executive to lead our organisation into its next chapter of growth and impact. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will drive the strategic vision, deepen collaboration across the sector, and increase fundraising and partnership opportunities to expand our reach. This is a unique opportunity for a leader  who shares our passion for collaboration and innovation, with the strategic vision to take our work to the next level. 

The successful candidate will bring: 

• Significant senior leadership experience within the social sector, ideally with exposure to property, education, or international development. 
• A strong track record in strategic leadership, financial oversight, and operational management. 
• Proven ability to build high-impact partnerships and drive income growth through fundraising and commercial activity. 
• A deep understanding of governance, risk, and regulatory compliance within the not-for-profit sector. 
• Outstanding leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to inspire teams and represent the organisation externally. 

If you are a visionary leader passionate about strengthening the social sector and expanding access to life-saving education, we encourage you to apply through our recruitment partners, Prospectus. 

At Prospectus, we invest in your journey as a candidate, and we are committed to supporting you throughout the process. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process. 

Recruitment Timeline 

• Deadline for applications: 23rd February 2025 
• Interviews with Prospectus: From 25th February 2025 
• Panel Interviews: w/c 10th and 17th March 2025 

For further information and to apply, please visit our dedicated recruitment website by clicking 'Apply via Website'.