Dig Deep

Dig Deep is an award-winning international development charity working to secure clean water, safe sanitation and good hygiene for the one million people of Bomet County, Kenya - half of whom are children. This is a new position, created at a pivotal moment for the charity. Over the last year, the combined turnover of Dig Deep and our trading subsidiary (Dig Deep Challenges) has grown by over 50%. Our impact, our partnerships and our responsibilities have grown with it. To sustain this progress well, we now need dedicated leadership across international finance and governance. The Finance & Governance Manager will play a central role in making this work possible. By ensuring strong financial management, robust governance and clear reporting, you will help ensure every pound & Kenyan shilling is used well and every decision is well-informed. This role is home-based and open to candidates living in the UK. You will work closely with colleagues across the UK and Kenya, with monthly travel for team meetings in the UK and occasional travel to our Kenyan office. If you care about impact, value rigour, and want your work to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. ROLE SUMMARY Organisation: Dig Deep (Africa) Role: Finance & Governance Manager Reporting to: Chief Executive Key responsibilities: International Finance: Day-to-day international financial management of the charity and trading arm, incl. procurement, timely payment of invoices and production of management accounts International Governance: ensuring all statutory returns and other critical governance deadlines are met and internal governance procedures are adhered to Business Intelligence: developing and producing financial reports for staff leadership team and trustees Act as Secretary to the Board: ensure the smooth scheduling and preparation of regular board meetings CRM & Data Protection: Maintaining/developing CRM and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations Contract type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Permanent Salary and benefits: £40,000-45,000 per annum Mentoring, coaching and professional development support available from highly experienced trustee finance & governance committee & staff team 33 days annual leave (incl. Bank holidays) Home working with flexible hours Location: Home working in UK Travel required once per month for team meetings in Sheffield/across Midlands/London (expenses paid) Possible travel required to East Africa on exceptional basis (approx. once every 2 years) PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential At least 3 years of experience in finance, governance, or a closely related role Experience managing day-to-day financial processes, including payments, procurement and reporting Good understanding of governance requirements, statutory returns and board processes Experience producing clear financial reports for senior staff and directors Experience of managing audits High level of accuracy and attention to detail Confidence managing systems, records and sensitive data Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently in a home-based role Alignment with Dig Deep s values and commitment to ethical practice Desirable Experience of working with QuickBooks Experience of multi-currency accounting Experience working in the charity or international development sector Experience supporting or acting as secretary to a board or committee Familiarity with CRM systems and data protection compliance Experience working across multiple countries or jurisdictions Experience supporting a growing organisation through a period of change HOW TO APPLY We encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages and ethnicities. If you think you could be a valuable asset to Dig Deep but are unsure about your suitability, or have any other questions, please contact us. To apply, please attach a one-page cover letter and CV (max two sides) before 17.00 on Wednesday, 4 th March 2026 First round Zoom interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 16th March 2026 Second round in-person interviews are scheduled to take place on Monday 23rd March 2026