Team Assistant Jobs in London

ROLE PURPOSE

This is an exciting new role which will build on an existing programme of supporting patient engagement in research, clinical trial development  and clinical trials for lupus at a time of increased interest and activity in this area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Delivery

• Act as the first point of contact for researchers and pharma companies seeking to involve members of the public in their research or trials.
• Work to build a network of patients around the UK with an interest in being involved with PPIE.
• Work with the Health Information Manager to identify and facilitate any support needs of the PPIE network.
• Support and facilitate PPIE in all stages of lupus research.
• Support PPIE in Lupus UK’s research grants process.
• Support engagement with diverse under-served communities.
• Ensure equality, diversity, and inclusion considerations in PPIE methods and communications

Other

• Uphold the values and expectations of LUPUS UK.
• Carry out other duties relevant to your post as reasonably required.
• Occasional evening and weekend working and travel may be required to support our broader activities.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working directly with patients and/or members of the public.
• Experience of supporting Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) activity.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience (desirable).
• Experience of working in PPIE within a similar environment (desirable).
• Experience of working within research or the health sector (desirable).
• Experience of working with stakeholders, such as healthcare organisations, public groups,and professional networks (desirable).

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• A strong understanding of best practice in PPIE within research.
• Knowledge of different types of research and the various stages of the research process.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor communicationfor diverse audiences.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in allengagement activities.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• The ability to facilitate focus groups, workshops, and public forums (desirable).
• An understanding of NHS patient care pathways, clinical research processes, or clinicaltrials (desirable).

VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

• Able to uphold and champion the values of LUPUS UK, demonstrating high standards ofintegrity, accountability, respect for others, courtesy and professionalism.
• Passionate about the work of LUPUS UK and working in a non-profit environment with afocus on health and disability.
• Demonstrable empathy for service users and a commitment to understanding andaddressing the challenges they experience.
• Actively committed to the growth of equality of opportunity and diversity. An enthusiastic and flexible approach and willing to support colleagues. Commitment to continual professional development and willing to give and receiveconstructive feedback.
• A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to help with tasks outside normal duties.

HOW TO APPLY

The closing date for applications is: Monday 17th March 2025 (10am).

Please reserve the following dates in your diary when you apply:

Interview DatesTuesday 1st and Wednesday 2nd April 2025

There will be a single stage interview. Interviews will be held on one of two interview dates and can be heldremotely or in-person at our Romford office, as most convenient to the candidate

Salary: £54,000 - £57,000
Contract: Fulltime FTC – 9 months (with up to 3 month extension, 4 days pw considered)
Location: Hybrid – Home working / HO London
Closing date: ASAP
Benefits: 5 wellbeing days per year, flexible working, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

We have a great opportunity for a Philanthropy Lead working for a charity that transforms lives and changes attitudes to help create a society that works for autistic people. The Philanthropy Lead reports into the Assistant Director of Fundraising and Supporter Relations and manages a team of four – this 9 month contract is to cover maternity leave in the team.

As part of this interesting role, the successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of the Philanthropy team strategy to realise exponential income growth, especially through major donor giving. The year ahead looks exciting with a large gala, an intimate dinner with their Royal patron and a drinks concert amongst other interesting events to raise funds and awareness.

To be successful as the Philanthropy Lead you will need:

• Experience and knowledge of Major Donor, Trusts and Foundations and Statutory fundraising
• Excellent communication, planning and project management skills
• The ability to lead, motivate and support staff

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Emma on 02030 062787 or email your interest along with your CV to [email protected].

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

 

Governance and Executive Support Officer

Could you be the talented Governance and Executive Support Officer we’re looking to welcome into a small, friendly nature charity? We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Governance and Executive Support Officer to join a charity helping to protect and restore UK wildlife.

Position: Governance and Executive Support Officer

Salary: £12,600 per annum for 17.5 hours per week (£25,200 FTE)

Location: Fully remote (with occasional travel)

Hours: Part-time, 17.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE) – flexible working available

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 24 March 2025

Interview Date: Friday 28 March 2025

About the Role

As Governance and Executive Support Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring effective governance and operational support. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, CEO, and Senior Management Team, you’ll help facilitate smooth communication, efficient operations, and a strong governance framework.

Key responsibilities include:

• Coordinating communication with the Board of Trustees and supporting governance processes.

• Providing administrative and organisational support to the CEO and Senior Management Team.

• Ensuring operational efficiency and contributing to a positive working environment.

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience in governance support, executive administration, or a similar role.

• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

• A proactive and flexible approach, with strong attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Word, Outlook, Teams, Powerpoint, Excel and Sharepoint.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a unique conservation charity dedicated to making data work for nature. By providing access to vital wildlife data, they support conservation efforts across the UK. They’re a 100% remote-working organisation with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and flexibility.

Other roles you may have experience in could include:

Executive Assistant, Governance Coordinator, Administrative Officer, Charity Administrator, Board Secretary, Compliance Administrator.

If you’re passionate about governance, administration, and supporting a mission-driven organisation, we’d love to hear from you!

A collaborative and tenant focused Housing Association in East London is looking to take on a Finance Officer in their welcoming team environment.

They believe in affordable, good quality houses and are committed to making a difference to their customers and communities in the local area.

They are looking to bring someone in for an initial period of 3 months but with upcoming projects, this could be extended further.

Responsibilities:

• Confident working on AP/AR, with a particular focus on processing invoices, and maintaining correct coding
• Overseeing outstanding payments and receipts and carrying out payment runs
• Monitoring finance mailbox and dealing with any queries, particularly around year end and audit
• Performing reconciliations across the board

Requirements:

• Experience of working as an Assistant Accountant / Finance Officer with understanding of AP process
• Experience working in a Housing Association desired but relevant experience more important
• Used a wide varieties of finance systems and confident in excel
• Strong communication skills

If you are looking for your next opportunity, are confident in AP, AR and carrying out reconciliations, please apply ASAP as this role is urgent!

In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.

About Us

The City of London manages over 11,000 acres of stunning open spaces including 58,000 ancient trees, six Sites of Special Scientific Interest and three National Nature Reserves within and around the M25 including Hampstead Heath, Epping Forest, Burnham Beeches and many others. As well as being managed as the Natural Environment department of the City of London, these spaces also form eight registered charities, which are currently subject to a high profile and wide-ranging review.

The Natural Environment Charity Review aims to ensure that each charity is well managed and governed and achieves maximum impact for its beneficiaries, and to ensure that the City Corporation, in its capacity as charity Trustee, meets its legal duties and adheres to best practice set out by regulatory bodies. As we move from planning to implementation phases of this ambitious project we seek two outstanding individuals bringing project management and delivery; and business management and financial planning to this cross-corporation team.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Business Manager to join our Natural Environment Division. This role provides essential business management advice, support, and financial analysis to the Assistant Directors overseeing eight Natural Environment charities. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring effective financial and strategic planning while supporting the transition of financial models, systems, resourcing, and policy.

About the Natural Environment Charities

· Ashtead Common (1051510)

· Burnham Beeches & Stoke Common (232987)

· Coulsdon & Other Commons (232989)

· Epping Forest (232990)

· Hampstead Heath (803392)

· Highgate Wood and Queen’s Park Kilburn (232986)

· West Ham Park (206948)

· West Wickham Common and Spring Park Wood (232988)

Key Responsibilities

This role involves serving as the key liaison between the Corporation’s finance team and senior site managers to ensure efficient financial management, analysis, reprofiling, and forecasting. The Business Management Advisor will assess resource implications for work programmes, cyclical tasks, and individual projects, integrating these details into a five-year financial plan to inform ongoing grants from the City.

They will assist in updating the Corporation’s recharging policies for charity funds through Service Level Agreements and contribute to the production of quarterly and annual reports, including business plans and charity financial statements. Additionally, they will provide financial planning support, develop zero-based budgets where appropriate, and evaluate the operational demand and income potential of charity assets.

The role also includes identifying anomalies in land and asset management, enhancing fundraising opportunities, and supporting the implementation of recommendations from the Natural Environment Charity Review (NECR). The successful candidate will develop financial management policies, lead IT system enhancements for compliance and fundraising, assist with branding upgrades, and provide specialist technical advice to the Senior Leadership team.

About You

· Proven experience in financial analysis, planning, and business management within a charity, public sector, or similar environment.

· Strong understanding of charity finance, reporting, and governance, including Charity SORP.

· Ability to analyse complex financial data and translate findings into actionable strategies.

· Experience in developing financial frameworks, recharging policies, and business planning.

· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

· Proficiency in financial systems, IT solutions, and CRM/Gift Aid processes.

· A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Why Join Us?

· Be part of a dedicated team supporting the preservation of vital natural spaces.

· Contribute to impactful financial and strategic planning for charitable open spaces.

· Opportunity to influence policy and financial frameworks within a prestigious organisation.

· Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you have the skills and experience to make a significant impact in this role, we encourage you to apply.

To apply online please click the Apply online button below.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Closing date: 17 March 2025.

Location Richmond, London

Reporting To Head of Communications

Contract Type Permanent, subject to six-month probationary period

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

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

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

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

What you’ll be doing:

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

We’re looking for someone who:

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

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

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

How to apply

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

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

About The Poppy Factory

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

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Respect Job Advert

Drive Partnership DAPO Triage Worker full time and part time

Location: Home working. The posts are remote but will be delivering in the pilot sites of London, Manchester, Cleveland and North Wales. There is the potential this could include further pilot sites at a later date. This will be discussed further at interview, and if you are successful at interview.

Travel Requirements: You will be required to travel when the role requires it. Expenses for travel will be provided for specific work-related travel, and will be clearly articulated in interview, and employment contracts.

Responsible to: DAPO Triage Team Leader 

Salary: Point 31-34 £34,016 to £36,754 (a London Allowance will be applied to employees who live in London, plus 6% employer’s pension subject to an additional 2% contribution by the employee) PA.

We are pleased to offer a starting salary at the beginning point of the salary band. This position offers opportunities for salary increases based on performance and tenure.

Hours: 37.5 or 22.5 hours per week (5 or 3 days per week) with funding until 31st March 2026 and with a desire to extend this, based on securing additional funding. Please indicate which role you are applying for.

Job type: Fixed Term to March 31st 2026.

Benefits:

· 25 to 30 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays (depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees)

· Contributory pension scheme including up to 6% employer contribution (subject to employee minimum 2% contribution)

· Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay

· Occupational sick pay of up to 4 weeks full pay and 4 weeks half pay over 12 months per year (depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees)

· Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: Friday 28 March 2025 5pm

Interviews to take place: online

About the role:

The Triage Worker sits within a Triage Team and will cover the pilot areas of North Wales and Cleveland, working alongside the Triage IDVA. The Triage Worker will focus on all aspects of the case relating to the Perpetrator in cases where the perpetrator has been referred to the team for an assessment of suitability for a Positive Requirement during an application for a DAPO. 

About you:

The post holder will have a demonstrable track record in complex case management and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. They should have worked on cases involving Domestic Abuse and been part of implanting multi-agency plans to reduce risk and harm to victims and families who have suffered Domestic Abuse. Experience of working with Perpetrators of Domestic Abuse or a good knowledge of Perpetrator-focused work is desirable.

About Respect

Respect is a pioneering UK membership organisation in the domestic abuse sector.  Founded in 2000, we have built our expertise over the last 23 years in what was then a fledgling sector and recently have seen significant and rapid growth.

How to apply

Please visit our website for full job description and person specification, where you can find and complete the application form and equalities monitoring form

Successful applicants must reside in the United Kingdom.

We would particularly welcome applications from people from a wide range of backgrounds and across all protected characteristics[1], particularly people from the following under-represented groups on our staff team:

· Black and minoritised people

· Deaf and disabled people

Are you committed to wanting to help others?

Would you like a role that enables you to work in the local community?

Do you want to make a positive impact to people's lives?

Do you want to work for a caring and forward-thinking charity?

If your answer is yes then we have the perfect role for you!

At Age UK Kensington and Chelsea we are passionate about our people, we care about the service we provide and empower our staff to deliver great outcomes for those who come into contact with our services.

The role

Our My Care My Way service is a great example of this, bringing together health and voluntary sector expertise to deliver real change to how care is delivered in West London. We have collaborated with local NHS partners to offer a unique integrated care service that is at the forefront of Social Prescribing development in London.

MCMW aims to provide information, navigation and support to patients where it is most needed. Our Health and Social Prescribing Co-ordinators are aligned to GP surgeries in our local community and work alongside specialist nurses to provide additional care to older patients. 

Each HSPC will care plan for a caseload of patients, contacting individuals at a frequency based upon need and building a relationship over time. With a focus on the wider determinants of health - such as level of physical exercise, social connection and one’s environment - our HSPCs link patients into relevant services and activities that will improve their lives in the longer term. 

We have a fantastic staff benefits package and we provide annual training and development opportunities.

About Us

At Age UK K&C we promote the wellbeing of older people through:

• Providing services which support independence
• Learning from this experience to inform our understanding of older people's needs
• Ensuring the voices of older people in Kensington & Chelsea are heard
• Working in close collaboration with other organisations to achieve these aims

The HSPC role offers an exciting opportunity to become part of the My Care My Way workforce; bringing together health and social care expertise to deliver real change for how care is delivered in West London.

Full time, 35 hours per week

Permanent

Salary, Grade CL £57,298.50 per annum

Location: 30 Euston Square, London (hybrid – minimum 2 days in the office)

Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 16 March 2025               

Interview date: Wednesday 26 March or Thursday 27 March TBC

The Royal College of General Practitioners is the largest membership organisation for GPs in the United Kingdom. Our mission at the RCGP is to ensure the highest possible standards of patient care in general practice and to improve the health outcomes and lives of millions of people.

We are looking for an experienced programme manager, with a strong record of successfully managing complex research or innovation projects from start to finish, including developing bids and contracts, an understanding of good governance processes, excellent people skills and the ability to look at the big picture. The ideal candidate will have the capacity to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders. If you are a driven problem-solver, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, an eye for detail, and you’re looking for a varied role where you will quickly be able to offer real value, then please get in touch.

In this role you will be managing projects which aim to better understand the health of the population through a primary care lens, including our work on the Research and Surveillance Centre (RSC). Established in 1957, the RSC is an active research and surveillance unit that collects and monitors data from over 2000 practices across England and Wales, and it played a key role in monitoring the spread of Covid-19 in the community. You will also work across projects to support the development of research skills in primary care and the dissemination of key findings to help shape policy and practice. You will also help to scope out opportunities for the College to support the spread of innovative ways of working in general practice.

The successful candidate will share our corporate values. In return, the College offers excellent terms and conditions and a great working environment. 

Please download the Candidate Pack to view the full job description. To apply, please kindly complete the application form via the RCGP Vacancies page. 

The Royal College of General Practitioners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

                                          ~ Building a sustainable future for general practice ~ 

The Organisation

A dynamic and forward-thinking organisation operating across multiple geographies. Committed to excellence in financial management and project support, this small organisation has approximately six finance staff in London and others in local project country offices. The team is dynamic and fully engaged, with a flexible working environment that includes mostly remote work and flexible hours.

The Job Role

Contract: FTC maternity cover, 15 Months
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Candidates interested in part-time work are also encouraged to apply (30 hours plus).
Holiday: 25 days per annum, plus 8 grace days and bank holidays.

This varied role involves responsibility for budgeting and forecasting across the organisation, including core budgets and support for 10 grant-funded projects. The Assistant Director of Finance is hands-on and will assist during the budgeting cycle. The role does not include staff management but there will be lots of stakeholder management involved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead finance support for grant-funded proposals and reporting.
• Provide ongoing financial support for critical projects.
• Produce and improve monthly financial information for senior leadership.
• Manage monthly timetabling and quarterly overhead recharges.
• Ensure data accuracy in management information and rectify inaccuracies.
• Oversee management accounts and business partnering across core budgets.
• Engage in the budgeting process and provide financial insights.
• Prepare funder reports (approximately one per month) and participate in bids.
• Maintain strong relationships with external partners and stakeholders.

Capabilities Required

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA) with post-qualified experience.
• Experience with grant-funded proposals and cost recovery, restricted funding, or other ring-fenced budget management.
• Strong analytical and data skills.
• Charity sector or international experience is desirable.

What's In It For You

• Opportunity to work in a flexible and dynamic environment.
• Engage in meaningful work that supports critical projects globally.
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 grace days (including Christmas closure and 5 Fridays per year), and bank holidays.

To Apply: Please submit your CV to be considered. The team is reviewing applications as they come in.

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War Child is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Senior Finance Manager on a permanent, full time basis. War Child is the only specialist charity for children affected by conflict. For more than two decades, they’ve been driven by a single goal – ensuring a safe future for every child living through war.  

War Child is now seeking a dynamic and dedicated Senior Finance Manager who will oversee the month-end, financial control, budgeting, and forecasting processes. You will report to the Director of Finance and IT and have the opportunity to deputise and develop strategic finance skills. If you share the values of this brilliant charity and believe that children's lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you.

The key responsibilities will be:

• Support decision making by providing budget holders and stakeholders with timely, accurate and meaningful financial management information.
• Lead on the monthly financial and management accounts process, ensuring that month-end submissions are completed on time, budget holders and the leadership team receive timely financial information and the balance sheet is reconciled.
• Lead on the quarterly reforecast process and annual budget process, providing timelines to key stakeholders, ensuring that templates are ready, and consolidating forecasts and budgets upon submission from budget holders to report to the Leadership team.
• Lead on process improvement initiatives outlined as per the wider finance team plan. This will include month end processes and income coding.
• Provide effective treasury management for the organisation, with accurate monitoring and forecasting of cash balances and advising on our payment profile of cash to the War Child Alliance.
• Provide line management and guidance to the finance officer and ensure their monthly tasks are completed accurately and on time. Provide guidance and support to the Finance Assistant as required.
• Strengthen the financial capabilities of managers, and influence decision making in compliance with financial policies and best practice.
• Support the Director of Finance & IT on the annual statutory audit process for the consolidated group, liaising with the statutory auditors from planning to completion including preparation of the annual consolidated statutory accounts.

The organisation:

Thirty years ago, children in conflict zones had no access to professional psychological support - no charity was set up to address this need. That all changed in 1993, when filmmakers David Wilson, Bill Leeson, and social entrepreneur Willemijn Verloop travelled to the former Yugoslavia and saw first-hand how war, much like in Ukraine today, was impacting innocent children. In response to how much indifference there to this back in the UK, War Child was born. War Child works to protect, educate and stand up for the rights of children living through conflict and go to the hardest to reach places to support them. War Child is guided by the following values: accountability, bold, supportive of each other and transparent.

Essential requirements:

• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, ICAS or comparable other)
• Experience of overseeing a small finance team, financial systems and processes
• Experience in ensuring sound financial management across an organisation through the development and maintenance of strong financial systems, control, and accountability;
• Expertise in both strategic and annual business planning through to monitoring and reporting against core business aims
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• High levels of energy and personal resilience
• A result oriented and problem-solving approach to work and challenges and an ability to involve others whilst also making decisions in a timely manner

Please note charity experience is highly desirable but not essential.

War Childs head office is based in Kentish Town and this role will require two days a week in the office. The Senior Finance Manager will be offered flexible working arrangements, enhanced annual leave and sick leave, reimbursement of professional fees any many other generous benefits.

The closing date for applications is 23^rd March 2025. Applications will be under constant review before the closing date so please submit your application to our retained search agent Robertson Bell. Apply now to be considered!

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic children's charity to recruit their next Database Manager.

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working from their London office. 

The ideal person for the role will be a confident Salesforce user with excellent project management skills and a deep understanding of how to collaborate with stakeholders, identify their needs, and leverage Salesforce features to address them effectively.

As a member of the Data Team within the wider Supporter Engagement function, the role will act as the Salesforce Administrator, responsible for maintaining Salesforce and overseeing the work of the Database Assistant, particularly in income reconciliation for the organization. The Database Manager will also be responsible for training staff, managing development of marketing and donation integrations, maintaining and building automation and flows, and ensuring data is prepared promptly for marketing communications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the development and upkeep of the charity's Salesforce database, collaborating closely with the Fundraising, Finance, and Compliance teams to ensure precise data collection and reporting.
• Manage the creation, development, and maintenance of Automations and Flows, ensuring the seamless operation of essential integrations and applications, including FinDock (donation platform), Dot Digital (email platform), and Campaign Audience Builder.
• Guarantee the timely and accurate delivery of email communications by preparing data based on selection briefs and audience segmentation.
• Offer support and guidance to the Database Executive on handling queries and tickets from across the organization.
• Proactively address and resolve queries, errors, and requests efficiently and in a timely manner using the Salesforce Case Ticketing system.

Person Specification: 

• Proven experience in developing Salesforce solutions to meet business needs.
• Skilled in administering and developing solutions with Salesforce-integrated email marketing platforms and online donation systems.
• Excellent communicator, capable of explaining complex concepts in a simple and understandable way for non-technical audiences.
• Proficient in data extraction and analysis, with a keen eye for detail.
• Process-oriented, with the ability to identify business challenges and implement effective solutions and database functionalities.
• Capable of managing database-related projects with efficiency and effectiveness.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

  Oracy gives young people the skills and confidence to shape their lives and to build a more connected and cooperative world   

  Both nationally and internationally, public discussion and political debate are increasingly polarised and divided. Social media, fake news and new technologies such as AI can create echo chambers, where claims pass unchallenged, and different views are hard to find. The English-Speaking Union shows that there is a more constructive and collaborative path.  The ESU was founded in 1918 to build greater understanding and friendships between people and nations. We are an educational charity with international reach, with an ESU in over 50 countries. Today our work is focussed on training young people in oracy – speaking and listening skills, in critical thinking and self-expression - to build skilful communicators and engaged citizens and leaders.  

The English-Speaking Union and our work is more important now than ever.  

The Corporate Services team provides essential strategic and operational support across the organisation. Our governance function oversees compliance, risk management, and performance frameworks. The finance team manages budgets, financial planning, and reporting. All of this contributes to effective decision making. We are also responsible for looking after our properties, which includes maintaining oversight of two commercial leases, and maintaining Dartmouth House which is a grade II* listed events venue and our Head Office in Mayfair. 

The Governance Officer will provide high quality secretariat support to the Board of Trustees and its sub-Committees, and effective administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer. 

This role will work closely with the Executive Assistant to the Director General. 

Responsibilities and Expectations  

• Prepare and share agendas, minutes and actions for Committee and Board meetings. 
• Maintain, monitor and report progress on the Board and Committee Action Log. 
• Coordinate inputs to the annual management planning cycle. 
• Support the annual board effectiveness review. 
• Support and the annual external audit process. 
• Maintain the gift and hospitality register. 
• Manage the declaration and disclosure registers, and compliance monitoring tracker. 
• In consultation with our lawyers, carry out due diligence checks as required. 
• Maintain the contract register and advise on and facilitate reviews. 
• Undertake one-off projects in support of our Corporate Services. 
• Provide effective administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer. 

Skills and Experience  

• A track record of providing secretariat support. 
• Excellent administrative skills, highly organised with very good attention to detail. 
• A tactful and conscientious individual who can navigate through complex situations 
• Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• A good understanding of charity governance. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills. 
• A motivated self-starter who can quickly translate issues into solutions. 
• A team player who can quickly build trusted relationships at all levels. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Can confidently and professionally challenge and hold people to account. 
• The ability to manage several projects simultaneously whilst working at a high standard.
• Excellent IT skills including Microsoft Office. 

Benefits

•  Up to 10% employer matched pension contributions
• 28 days annual leave plus 8 days Bank Holiday (Pro rated)
• Employee assistance programme
• Group Life Assurance
• Cycle to work Scheme