ENN (Emergency Nutrition Network)
About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) works to reduce undernutrition globally. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning and building evidence. We are passionate about being network-driven, independent and evidence-based. Our vision is that every individual caught up in a nutritional emergency, or suffering from malnutrition anywhere in the world, gets the most effective help possible. Through our work and collaborations, we support agencies and individuals to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict-affected states. ENN s portfolio includes projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies, Wasting and Stunting, Adolescent Nutrition and Management of small & nutritionally At-risk Infants under six months & their Mothers (MAMI), as well as our highly regarded international publication, Field Exchange. ENN is governed by a Board of Trustees and has its head office in Oxfordshire, UK. ENN is financially supported by foundations and trusts, government donors, international non-governmental organisations and United Nations agencies. For more information about ENN see our website. Our People ENN s team is made up of a range of technical experts in nutrition, with decades of collective experience, and a small, experienced operational team. ENN is highly committed to diversity and inclusion, to enabling and promoting flexible working for our staff, and to supporting continued professional development . We are proud that in our 2023 Employee Engagement Survey over 95% of our team said that they feel personally connected to ENN's overall purpose, they are clear about what they need to achieve in their objectives and that they are proud to tell people they work for ENN. Terms and Conditions Type of contract: Permanent contract Location: ENN s office in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. ENN operates a hybrid model with most of our Operations Team working Mondays and Fridays from home and Tues/Weds/Thurs in the office. ENN will consider requests for further flexible working arrangements. This will be considered on a case-by-case basis, balancing ENN s needs with the successful candidate s other commitments. Holidays: 25 days plus UK Public Holidays, increasing by one day per annum after two complete years of service to a maximum of 27 days per annum. ENN also provides additional paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year. Pro-rata for part-time staff. Pension : Auto-Enrolment to ENN scheme with a generous Employer contribution of 5% Salary: circa £45,000 per annum, full-time equivalent, dependent on experience Hours of work : Part-time at 22.5 hours per week (can be worked as 3 full days or 5 shorter days) Benefits: Dental cover, Life cover, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing contribution Reporting to : Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Direct reports : HR Advisor and Office Manager Purpose of the Role The HR Manager plays a key leadership role, working on, and closely with, the management team to ensure effective HR support across the organisation. This role combines strategic HR advice with hands-on operational delivery, helping to shape a positive working culture and ensure compliance with employment law and best practice. Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Support Advise the management team on HR strategy, policies and people matters Help shape and promote a positive organisational culture and embed the organisation s values Identify and implement improvements to policies, structures, and staff processes Produce quarterly HR reports and plan for the Board and Governance & People sub-committee meetings Compliance & Policy Ensure HR policies and practices comply with UK and international employment law, as well as donor requirements Keep policies up to date in collaboration with external HR support Develop, monitor and maintain HR metrics and Management Information, preparing and presenting quarterly reports to Senior Management and Trustees. Oversee mandatory training completion and procurement of training providers (e.g. safeguarding, data protection) Act as the organisation s Designated Safeguarding Officer and Data Protection Officer (training can be provided) People Practices & Support Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes for staff and consultants Provide guidance to line managers on employee relations matters, performance management, and staff training and development Oversee monthly payroll and pension processes Keep the organisation s reward policy under review to help ensure fair and competitive compensation packages Oversee that accurate and confidential HR records are maintained Lead on staff engagement activities, surveys, and follow-up actions Learning & Development Oversee professional development across the team through internal and external training Work with managers to identify development needs and embed learning into performance appraisals Line Management & Coordination Line manage the HR Advisor and Office Manager Work with third-party providers such as benefit providers and Employers of Record for overseas staff to sustain cost-effective solutions whilst meeting compliance requirements Other Responsibilities Due to relatively small size of organisation some critical roles/functions are shared between Management Team members. The HRM is the designated Safeguarding Officer and Data Protection Officer for which training can be given if required. The Management Team members rotate some other responsibilities Carry out other HR-related tasks as required by the management team Person Specification Essential CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience Strong HR generalist knowledge and understanding of UK employment law Experience advising senior leaders and managing employee relations issues Proven experience of change management and nurturing a positive culture Line management experience and ability to support a small, diverse team Strong communication, organisational and IT skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Commitment to the values and mission of the charity Desirable HR experience in the charity or non-profit sector Experience supporting international recruitment or working with Employer of Record services Knowledge of EDI policy development Eligibility to work The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate they have the Right to Work in the UK. This includes evidencing a UK NI number and that they are a UK tax resident. A Certificate of Sponsorship and relocation package are not available for this position. ENN is committed to diversity and inclusion, and to building a culture where every team member is recognised and valued as an individual. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds. Application Process Please submit a Cover Letter (no more than one page which explains why you are interested in the role and how your experience satisfies the Person Specification) along with your CV no later than 23:59 hrs on 19th July 2025. Early applications are advised as we reserve the right to conclude the process before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified . Please include your preferred working pattern details in your application.
About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) works to reduce undernutrition globally. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning and building evidence. We are passionate about being network-driven, independent and evidence-based. Our vision is that every individual caught up in a nutritional emergency, or suffering from malnutrition anywhere in the world, gets the most effective help possible. Through our work and collaborations, we support agencies and individuals to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict-affected states. ENN s portfolio includes projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies, Wasting and Stunting, Adolescent Nutrition and Management of small & nutritionally At-risk Infants under six months & their Mothers (MAMI), as well as our highly regarded international publication, Field Exchange. ENN is governed by a Board of Trustees and has its head office in Oxfordshire, UK. ENN is financially supported by foundations and trusts, government donors, international non-governmental organisations and United Nations agencies. For more information about ENN see our website. Our People ENN s team is made up of a range of technical experts in nutrition, with decades of collective experience, and a small, experienced operational team. ENN is highly committed to diversity and inclusion, to enabling and promoting flexible working for our staff, and to supporting continued professional development . We are proud that in our 2023 Employee Engagement Survey over 95% of our team said that they feel personally connected to ENN's overall purpose, they are clear about what they need to achieve in their objectives and that they are proud to tell people they work for ENN. Terms and Conditions Type of contract: Permanent contract Location: ENN s office in Kidlington, Oxfordshire. ENN operates a hybrid model with most of our Operations Team working Mondays and Fridays from home and Tues/Weds/Thurs in the office. ENN will consider requests for further flexible working arrangements. This will be considered on a case-by-case basis, balancing ENN s needs with the successful candidate s other commitments. Holidays: 25 days plus UK Public Holidays, increasing by one day per annum after two complete years of service to a maximum of 27 days per annum. ENN also provides additional paid office closure days between Christmas and New Year. Pro-rata for part-time staff. Pension : Auto-Enrolment to ENN scheme with a generous Employer contribution of 5% Salary: circa £45,000 per annum, full-time equivalent, dependent on experience Hours of work : Part-time at 22.5 hours per week (can be worked as 3 full days or 5 shorter days) Benefits: Dental cover, Life cover, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing contribution Reporting to : Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Direct reports : HR Advisor and Office Manager Purpose of the Role The HR Manager plays a key leadership role, working on, and closely with, the management team to ensure effective HR support across the organisation. This role combines strategic HR advice with hands-on operational delivery, helping to shape a positive working culture and ensure compliance with employment law and best practice. Key Responsibilities Strategic HR Support Advise the management team on HR strategy, policies and people matters Help shape and promote a positive organisational culture and embed the organisation s values Identify and implement improvements to policies, structures, and staff processes Produce quarterly HR reports and plan for the Board and Governance & People sub-committee meetings Compliance & Policy Ensure HR policies and practices comply with UK and international employment law, as well as donor requirements Keep policies up to date in collaboration with external HR support Develop, monitor and maintain HR metrics and Management Information, preparing and presenting quarterly reports to Senior Management and Trustees. Oversee mandatory training completion and procurement of training providers (e.g. safeguarding, data protection) Act as the organisation s Designated Safeguarding Officer and Data Protection Officer (training can be provided) People Practices & Support Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes for staff and consultants Provide guidance to line managers on employee relations matters, performance management, and staff training and development Oversee monthly payroll and pension processes Keep the organisation s reward policy under review to help ensure fair and competitive compensation packages Oversee that accurate and confidential HR records are maintained Lead on staff engagement activities, surveys, and follow-up actions Learning & Development Oversee professional development across the team through internal and external training Work with managers to identify development needs and embed learning into performance appraisals Line Management & Coordination Line manage the HR Advisor and Office Manager Work with third-party providers such as benefit providers and Employers of Record for overseas staff to sustain cost-effective solutions whilst meeting compliance requirements Other Responsibilities Due to relatively small size of organisation some critical roles/functions are shared between Management Team members. The HRM is the designated Safeguarding Officer and Data Protection Officer for which training can be given if required. The Management Team members rotate some other responsibilities Carry out other HR-related tasks as required by the management team Person Specification Essential CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience Strong HR generalist knowledge and understanding of UK employment law Experience advising senior leaders and managing employee relations issues Proven experience of change management and nurturing a positive culture Line management experience and ability to support a small, diverse team Strong communication, organisational and IT skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Commitment to the values and mission of the charity Desirable HR experience in the charity or non-profit sector Experience supporting international recruitment or working with Employer of Record services Knowledge of EDI policy development Eligibility to work The successful applicant will be required to demonstrate they have the Right to Work in the UK. This includes evidencing a UK NI number and that they are a UK tax resident. A Certificate of Sponsorship and relocation package are not available for this position. ENN is committed to diversity and inclusion, and to building a culture where every team member is recognised and valued as an individual. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds. Application Process Please submit a Cover Letter (no more than one page which explains why you are interested in the role and how your experience satisfies the Person Specification) along with your CV no later than 23:59 hrs on 19th July 2025. Early applications are advised as we reserve the right to conclude the process before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified . Please include your preferred working pattern details in your application.
ENN (Emergency Nutrition Network)
About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) works to reduce undernutrition globally. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning and building evidence. We are passionate about being network-driven, independent and evidence-based. Our vision is that every individual caught up in a nutritional emergency, or suffering from malnutrition anywhere in the world, gets the most effective help possible. We support agencies and individuals to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict-affected states. ENN s portfolio includes projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies, Wasting and Stunting, Adolescent Nutrition and Management of small & nutritionally At-risk Infants under six months & their mothers (MAMI), as well as our highly regarded international publication, Field Exchange. ENN is governed by a Board of Trustees and has its head office in Oxfordshire, UK. ENN is financially supported by foundations and trusts, government donors, international non-governmental organisations and United Nations agencies. Our People ENN s team is made up of a range of technical experts in nutrition and a small, experienced operational team. ENN is highly committed to diversity and inclusion, to enabling and promoting flexible working for our staff, and to supporting continued professional development . We are proud that in our 2023 Employee Engagement Survey over 95% of our team said that they feel personally connected to ENN's overall purpose, they are clear about what they need to achieve in their objectives and that they are proud to tell people they work for ENN. Terms and Conditions Type of contract: Permanent Hours of work : Full time (37.5 hours per week) Location: Hybrid. ENN operates a hybrid model with most of our Operations Team working Monday and Fridays from home and Tues/Weds/Thurs in the office. ENN will consider requests for further flexible working arrangements, including part time working. This will be considered on a case-by-case basis, balancing ENN s needs with a candidate s other commitments. Holidays: 25 days plus UK Public Holidays, increasing by one day per annum after two complete years of service to a maximum of 27 days per annum. Pro-rata for part-time staff. Salary: up to £60,000 per annum (FTE), dependent on experience Pension : Auto-Enrolment to ENN scheme with a generous Employer contribution of 5% Benefits: Dental cover, Life cover, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing contribution Purpose of the role The Finance Manager leads on the charity s finances and contributes to our vision through strategic financial management and governance. The Finance Manager is responsible for financial planning and oversight, reporting, regulatory compliance and aligning financial strategy with organisational goals and operations. The FM liaises closely with the board of trustees, holds the position of Company Secretary, is a member of the management team and provides key insights to support business decisions. Responsibilities Proactively enhance ENN s financial systems to manage and oversee project budgets, forecast trends, identify opportunities, and analyse organizational performance through data-driven decision making Strategic Support - Provide financial insights to the management team and trustees including identification and mitigation of strategic and operational financial risks. Line Management Line manage and mentor the finance team (currently 1 management accountant) and ensure positive, productive, and supportive team relationships Oversee the core finance functions; including multi-currency payables, receivables, bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations Financial Reporting - Prepare accurate financial statements and management accounts including quality reporting for management team, trustees and sub-committee meetings Budgeting & Forecasting - Lead the budgeting process and track financial performance of the organisation as well as budget variance analysis of project P&L s Manage finance year end and the Charity s annual and other audits, including holding the day-to-day relationship with auditors and preparing the appropriate statements Navigate and communicate compliance in line with donor requirements and national legislation. Support the organisation s income generation ambitions, through partner due diligence and in providing advice, guidance and assistance, and in preparation of funding proposal budgets that meet ENN s requirements Internal Controls & Compliance - Ensure financial systems (including payroll and banking systems), policies, procedures and controls are robust and adhere to regulatory requirements. Cash Management Monitor and manage cash flow (multiple bank accounts in GBP, EUR and USD) Manage effective payroll, including: Preparing payroll calculations, submissions on Bright Pay, pension administration, payroll year end schedules and PSA calculation and submission. Charity Governance Company Secretary duties ensuring timely and accurate statutory filing with Companies House and The Charity Commission Maintain high quality records in line with regulatory requirements and GDPR Other tasks reasonably requested by the CEO Person Specification Essential criteria Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Extensive experience of leading financial management for organisations. Experience within the non-profit sector, with a thorough understanding of charity specific financial obligations. Demonstrated experience in reporting to and engaging with management teams and/or trustees on matters related to financial risk management, including presenting complex financial data, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations. Experience of building and managing grant funded project accounting with proportional allocation of staff costs to funds. Experience of developing funding proposals with a variety of funders, including institutional funders, foundations and NGO s Experience in line managing a team including performance management, staff engagement and development, and effective coordination of team workload Excellent communication and written skills Able to use a business partnering approach to work with colleagues to achieve a shared outcome Ability to manage a diverse and busy workload, prioritising effectively, and able to work both autonomously and as a member of a dispersed team. Strong interpersonal skills, able to work with a wide range and varying levels of stakeholders and demonstrates discretion, diplomacy, and patience Motivated, takes initiative, able to diagnose situations and constraints, innovates and delivers to deadlines Excellent attention to detail Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and a range of commercial financial software (ENN use iplicit accounting software) Fluent in English Desirable criteria Specific experience with institutional funders, foundations and NGO s would be an advantage Experience in managing income and expenditure in multiple currencies Experience of iplicit accounting software, Brightpay payroll software Reporting Lines The Finance Manager reports to the Chief Executive Officer and has line management responsibility for a small team (currently 1 management accountant). Eligibility to work The successful applicant is required to demonstrate they have the Right to Work in the UK. This includes evidencing a UK NI number and that they are a UK tax resident. A Certificate of Sponsorship and relocation package are not available for this position. ENN is committed to diversity and inclusion, and to building a culture where every team member is recognised and valued as an individual. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.
About Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) works to reduce undernutrition globally. We enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning and building evidence. We are passionate about being network-driven, independent and evidence-based. Our vision is that every individual caught up in a nutritional emergency, or suffering from malnutrition anywhere in the world, gets the most effective help possible. We support agencies and individuals to implement evidence-based nutrition programming, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries and in fragile and conflict-affected states. ENN s portfolio includes projects specialising in Infant Feeding in Emergencies, Wasting and Stunting, Adolescent Nutrition and Management of small & nutritionally At-risk Infants under six months & their mothers (MAMI), as well as our highly regarded international publication, Field Exchange. ENN is governed by a Board of Trustees and has its head office in Oxfordshire, UK. ENN is financially supported by foundations and trusts, government donors, international non-governmental organisations and United Nations agencies. Our People ENN s team is made up of a range of technical experts in nutrition and a small, experienced operational team. ENN is highly committed to diversity and inclusion, to enabling and promoting flexible working for our staff, and to supporting continued professional development . We are proud that in our 2023 Employee Engagement Survey over 95% of our team said that they feel personally connected to ENN's overall purpose, they are clear about what they need to achieve in their objectives and that they are proud to tell people they work for ENN. Terms and Conditions Type of contract: Permanent Hours of work : Full time (37.5 hours per week) Location: Hybrid. ENN operates a hybrid model with most of our Operations Team working Monday and Fridays from home and Tues/Weds/Thurs in the office. ENN will consider requests for further flexible working arrangements, including part time working. This will be considered on a case-by-case basis, balancing ENN s needs with a candidate s other commitments. Holidays: 25 days plus UK Public Holidays, increasing by one day per annum after two complete years of service to a maximum of 27 days per annum. Pro-rata for part-time staff. Salary: up to £60,000 per annum (FTE), dependent on experience Pension : Auto-Enrolment to ENN scheme with a generous Employer contribution of 5% Benefits: Dental cover, Life cover, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing contribution Purpose of the role The Finance Manager leads on the charity s finances and contributes to our vision through strategic financial management and governance. The Finance Manager is responsible for financial planning and oversight, reporting, regulatory compliance and aligning financial strategy with organisational goals and operations. The FM liaises closely with the board of trustees, holds the position of Company Secretary, is a member of the management team and provides key insights to support business decisions. Responsibilities Proactively enhance ENN s financial systems to manage and oversee project budgets, forecast trends, identify opportunities, and analyse organizational performance through data-driven decision making Strategic Support - Provide financial insights to the management team and trustees including identification and mitigation of strategic and operational financial risks. Line Management Line manage and mentor the finance team (currently 1 management accountant) and ensure positive, productive, and supportive team relationships Oversee the core finance functions; including multi-currency payables, receivables, bank reconciliations, general ledger reconciliations Financial Reporting - Prepare accurate financial statements and management accounts including quality reporting for management team, trustees and sub-committee meetings Budgeting & Forecasting - Lead the budgeting process and track financial performance of the organisation as well as budget variance analysis of project P&L s Manage finance year end and the Charity s annual and other audits, including holding the day-to-day relationship with auditors and preparing the appropriate statements Navigate and communicate compliance in line with donor requirements and national legislation. Support the organisation s income generation ambitions, through partner due diligence and in providing advice, guidance and assistance, and in preparation of funding proposal budgets that meet ENN s requirements Internal Controls & Compliance - Ensure financial systems (including payroll and banking systems), policies, procedures and controls are robust and adhere to regulatory requirements. Cash Management Monitor and manage cash flow (multiple bank accounts in GBP, EUR and USD) Manage effective payroll, including: Preparing payroll calculations, submissions on Bright Pay, pension administration, payroll year end schedules and PSA calculation and submission. Charity Governance Company Secretary duties ensuring timely and accurate statutory filing with Companies House and The Charity Commission Maintain high quality records in line with regulatory requirements and GDPR Other tasks reasonably requested by the CEO Person Specification Essential criteria Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Extensive experience of leading financial management for organisations. Experience within the non-profit sector, with a thorough understanding of charity specific financial obligations. Demonstrated experience in reporting to and engaging with management teams and/or trustees on matters related to financial risk management, including presenting complex financial data, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations. Experience of building and managing grant funded project accounting with proportional allocation of staff costs to funds. Experience of developing funding proposals with a variety of funders, including institutional funders, foundations and NGO s Experience in line managing a team including performance management, staff engagement and development, and effective coordination of team workload Excellent communication and written skills Able to use a business partnering approach to work with colleagues to achieve a shared outcome Ability to manage a diverse and busy workload, prioritising effectively, and able to work both autonomously and as a member of a dispersed team. Strong interpersonal skills, able to work with a wide range and varying levels of stakeholders and demonstrates discretion, diplomacy, and patience Motivated, takes initiative, able to diagnose situations and constraints, innovates and delivers to deadlines Excellent attention to detail Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and a range of commercial financial software (ENN use iplicit accounting software) Fluent in English Desirable criteria Specific experience with institutional funders, foundations and NGO s would be an advantage Experience in managing income and expenditure in multiple currencies Experience of iplicit accounting software, Brightpay payroll software Reporting Lines The Finance Manager reports to the Chief Executive Officer and has line management responsibility for a small team (currently 1 management accountant). Eligibility to work The successful applicant is required to demonstrate they have the Right to Work in the UK. This includes evidencing a UK NI number and that they are a UK tax resident. A Certificate of Sponsorship and relocation package are not available for this position. ENN is committed to diversity and inclusion, and to building a culture where every team member is recognised and valued as an individual. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.
