Leukaemia UK Our Charity We are a small but mighty charity with one big ambition: to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Despite decades of incredible progress, only half of leukaemia patients live longer than five years after their diagnosis. We won't stop until we change this. We accelerate progress through the life-changing research, awareness and advocacy that matter most to people affected by leukaemia, doing everything we can to make sure that the next person with leukaemia has the best possible experience of diagnosis, treatment and care. We are looking for a Temporary Finance Manager to join our Finance & Resources team in the short term, to provide immediate capability and capacity whilst we recruit for a permanent Finance Manager. The context is that we are transitioning from a historically outsourced finance model to a strengthened, in house finance function as we prepare to deliver our new five year strategy. The role holder will support the Director of Finance and Resources with the immediate finance needs regarding management accounting, business partnering, financial analysis and working with outsourced finance partners to ensure the organisation s core financial delivery. Team We are a close-knit team, who are all passionate about Leukaemia UK and putting those affected by the disease at the heart of everything we do. We are all focused on keeping it real with pragmatic, practical solutions, as well as ensuring that our charity gets the funding it needs to continue to help those diagnosed with leukaemia and other blood cancers. As a small organisation with just over 30 employees, every role counts. We have ambitious plans and we rely on individuals being self-starters, resilient and working at pace to maximise our collective impact. We may not be about the corporate life here, but we are all about delivering exceptional expertise and making a real change to people s lives. Leukaemia UK and You We are a growing charity with an annual income of £3.5m with a diversified funding portfolio including grants, donations and trading income with a mix of restricted and unrestricted funds. This is a new interim part time role within Leukaemia UK s Finance & Resources team and forms part of a planned transition from an outsourced finance model to a fully in house finance function. The role has been created to provide support to the Director of Finance and Resources, whilst the role is recruited for permanently. The role holder would be welcome to also apply via Charity Jobs to our permanent vacancy. You will play a leading, hands on role in running the organisation s core finance operations, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting and effective support to teams across the organisation. Working closely with the Director of Finance & Resources, you will support the core finance processes providing operational leadership, internal business partnering and process discipline. As part of a small central team, you will work alongside the Director of Finance & Resources and our outsourced provider to partner closely with colleagues across the organisation. You will provide practical financial guidance, help teams understand and manage their budgets, and act as a trusted internal finance partner, as well as ensuring the smooth running of day to day finance processes. This role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys being hands on, combining operational delivery with continuous improvement. Skills and Experience E ssential: Significant experience and confidence in managing a full range of finance operations in a small or medium sized charitable organisation. Qualified or part-qualified accountant, holding one of the UK mainstream accountancy qualifications with strong operational finance experience. Excellent knowledge of UK charity SORP and regulatory reporting requirements. Strong understanding of financial controls and month and year-end processes. Strong experience in preparing management accounts, forecasts, budgets and statutory accounts. Highly experienced in all aspects of Xero cloud-based accounting system, especially reporting. Strong IT skills, including Office 365 and SharePoint. Experienced in charity fund accounting and restricted funds tracking and monitoring. Ability to balance hands on delivery with improvement and change. Experience in improving finance processes and introducing automation or system improvements. Strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and strong stakeholder management skills. Comfortable working in a part time role with clear priorities and boundaries. Resilient and comfortable with navigating through change. Uphold the charities culture and values of being bold, collaborative and curious. Desirable: Experience of line managing staff and supporting their development. Management of outsourced service providers. Independent learner, keen to find and apply best-practise solutions. Willingness to identify, test and apply appropriate technology and AI tools to streamline processes. Discrete and trustworthy with high levels of integrity. Role Specifics 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE) worked over 3 days or more, Monday to Friday. Location: We are very flexible! Our offices are based in Central London, and we operate hybrid working. In this role you are required to work from the office at least 1 day per week. £40,000 £45,000 FTE dependent on experience. Pro-rata for part-time hours Benefits We are proud of our benefits see a summary on our website Work with us - Leukaemia UK 36 days holiday per year, including bank holidays- pro rata for part time employees Pension default is 4% employee and 4% employer and we match up to 6% Life Assurance x 4 cover Critical Illness Cover Cash back healthcare scheme & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Hybrid Working- 1 day in the office per week Company sick pay Applications and interview timings If you are available in the short term and feel you have the passion for our work and the right mix of experience, skills, energy, and flair, then we would love you to apply. Please also see the full job description attached to the advert. To minimise unconscious bias, we use anonymous recruitment and are unable to consider direct applications. Please apply via the CharityJob website with your CV and covering letter. Closing Date: Midnight Thursday 7th May 2026 Interviews will be face to face in our London Offices at 26 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BL on Friday 15th May 2026 I look forward to hearing from you! Azra Azra Karaselimovic Director of Finance and Resources Leukaemia UK
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Leukaemia UK Our Charity We are a small but mighty charity with one big ambition: to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Despite decades of incredible progress, only half of leukaemia patients live longer than five years after their diagnosis. We won't stop until we change this. We accelerate progress through the life-changing research, awareness and advocacy that matter most to people affected by leukaemia, doing everything we can to make sure that the next person with leukaemia has the best possible experience of diagnosis, treatment and care. We are looking for a Temporary Finance Manager to join our Finance & Resources team in the short term, to provide immediate capability and capacity whilst we recruit for a permanent Finance Manager. The context is that we are transitioning from a historically outsourced finance model to a strengthened, in house finance function as we prepare to deliver our new five year strategy. The role holder will support the Director of Finance and Resources with the immediate finance needs regarding management accounting, business partnering, financial analysis and working with outsourced finance partners to ensure the organisation s core financial delivery. Team We are a close-knit team, who are all passionate about Leukaemia UK and putting those affected by the disease at the heart of everything we do. We are all focused on keeping it real with pragmatic, practical solutions, as well as ensuring that our charity gets the funding it needs to continue to help those diagnosed with leukaemia and other blood cancers. As a small organisation with just over 30 employees, every role counts. We have ambitious plans and we rely on individuals being self-starters, resilient and working at pace to maximise our collective impact. We may not be about the corporate life here, but we are all about delivering exceptional expertise and making a real change to people s lives. Leukaemia UK and You We are a growing charity with an annual income of £3.5m with a diversified funding portfolio including grants, donations and trading income with a mix of restricted and unrestricted funds. This is a new interim part time role within Leukaemia UK s Finance & Resources team and forms part of a planned transition from an outsourced finance model to a fully in house finance function. The role has been created to provide support to the Director of Finance and Resources, whilst the role is recruited for permanently. The role holder would be welcome to also apply via Charity Jobs to our permanent vacancy. You will play a leading, hands on role in running the organisation s core finance operations, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting and effective support to teams across the organisation. Working closely with the Director of Finance & Resources, you will support the core finance processes providing operational leadership, internal business partnering and process discipline. As part of a small central team, you will work alongside the Director of Finance & Resources and our outsourced provider to partner closely with colleagues across the organisation. You will provide practical financial guidance, help teams understand and manage their budgets, and act as a trusted internal finance partner, as well as ensuring the smooth running of day to day finance processes. This role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys being hands on, combining operational delivery with continuous improvement. Skills and Experience E ssential: Significant experience and confidence in managing a full range of finance operations in a small or medium sized charitable organisation. Qualified or part-qualified accountant, holding one of the UK mainstream accountancy qualifications with strong operational finance experience. Excellent knowledge of UK charity SORP and regulatory reporting requirements. Strong understanding of financial controls and month and year-end processes. Strong experience in preparing management accounts, forecasts, budgets and statutory accounts. Highly experienced in all aspects of Xero cloud-based accounting system, especially reporting. Strong IT skills, including Office 365 and SharePoint. Experienced in charity fund accounting and restricted funds tracking and monitoring. Ability to balance hands on delivery with improvement and change. Experience in improving finance processes and introducing automation or system improvements. Strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and strong stakeholder management skills. Comfortable working in a part time role with clear priorities and boundaries. Resilient and comfortable with navigating through change. Uphold the charities culture and values of being bold, collaborative and curious. Desirable: Experience of line managing staff and supporting their development. Management of outsourced service providers. Independent learner, keen to find and apply best-practise solutions. Willingness to identify, test and apply appropriate technology and AI tools to streamline processes. Discrete and trustworthy with high levels of integrity. Role Specifics 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE) worked over 3 days or more, Monday to Friday. Location: We are very flexible! Our offices are based in Central London, and we operate hybrid working. In this role you are required to work from the office at least 1 day per week. £40,000 £45,000 FTE dependent on experience. Pro-rata for part-time hours Benefits We are proud of our benefits see a summary on our website Work with us - Leukaemia UK 36 days holiday per year, including bank holidays- pro rata for part time employees Pension default is 4% employee and 4% employer and we match up to 6% Life Assurance x 4 cover Critical Illness Cover Cash back healthcare scheme & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Hybrid Working- 1 day in the office per week Company sick pay Applications and interview timings If you are available in the short term and feel you have the passion for our work and the right mix of experience, skills, energy, and flair, then we would love you to apply. Please also see the full job description attached to the advert. To minimise unconscious bias, we use anonymous recruitment and are unable to consider direct applications. Please apply via the CharityJob website with your CV and covering letter. Closing Date: Midnight Thursday 7th May 2026 Interviews will be face to face in our London Offices at 26 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BL on Friday 15th May 2026 I look forward to hearing from you! Azra Azra Karaselimovic Director of Finance and Resources Leukaemia UK
Leukaemia UK Our Charity We are a small but mighty charity with one big ambition: to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Despite decades of incredible progress, only half of leukaemia patients live longer than five years after their diagnosis. We won't stop until we change this. We accelerate progress through the life-changing research, awareness and advocacy that matter most to people affected by leukaemia, doing everything we can to make sure that the next person with leukaemia has the best possible experience of diagnosis, treatment and care. We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our Finance & Resources team playing a key role as part of an exciting transition from a historically outsourced finance model to a strengthened, in house finance function as we prepare to deliver our new five year strategy. This role will have exposure to an exciting mix of management accounting, business partnering, financial analysis and process improvement whilst ensuring the organisation s core financial delivery. Team We are a close-knit team, who are all passionate about Leukaemia UK and putting those affected by the disease at the heart of everything we do. We are all focused on keeping it real with pragmatic, practical solutions, as well as ensuring that our charity gets the funding it needs to continue to help those diagnosed with leukaemia and other blood cancers. As a small organisation with just over 30 employees, every role counts. We have ambitious plans and we rely on individuals being self-starters, resilient and working at pace to maximise our collective impact. We may not be about the corporate life here, but we are all about delivering exceptional expertise and making a real change to people s lives. Leukaemia UK and You We are a growing charity with an annual income of £3.5m with a diversified funding portfolio including grants, donations and trading income with a mix of restricted and unrestricted funds. This is a new part time role within Leukaemia UK s Finance & Resources team and forms part of a planned transition from an outsourced finance model to a fully in house finance function. The role has been created to strengthen internal finance capability and resilience as the organisation prepares to deliver its newly approved five year strategy from 2027. You will play a leading, hands on role in running the organisation s core finance operations, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting and effective support to teams across the organisation. Working closely with the Director of Finance & Resources, you will take ownership of core finance processes providing operational leadership, internal business partnering and process discipline. As part of a small central team, you will work alongside the Director of Finance & Resources and the Finance Officer, and partner closely with colleagues across the organisation. You will provide practical financial guidance, help teams understand and manage their budgets, and act as a trusted internal finance partner, as well as ensuring the smooth running of day to day finance processes. This role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys being hands on, combining operational delivery with continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to help shape and embed new ways of working, improve processes and systems, and build a finance function that is fit to support an ambitious and growing charity. In return, you will gain exposure to a broad range of organisational activity, work closely with senior leaders and teams, and play a key role in supporting Leukaemia UK s next phase of strategic development. Skills and Experience E ssential: Significant experience and confidence in managing a full range of finance operations in a small or medium sized charitable organisation. Qualified or part-qualified accountant, holding one of the UK mainstream accountancy qualifications with strong operational finance experience. Excellent knowledge of UK charity SORP and regulatory reporting requirements. Strong understanding of financial controls and month and year-end processes. Strong experience in preparing management accounts, forecasts, budgets and statutory accounts. Highly experienced in all aspects of Xero cloud-based accounting system, especially reporting. Strong IT skills, including Office 365 and SharePoint. Experienced in charity fund accounting and restricted funds tracking and monitoring. Ability to balance hands on delivery with improvement and change. Experience in improving finance processes and introducing automation or system improvements. Strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and strong stakeholder management skills. Comfortable working in a part time role with clear priorities and boundaries. Resilient and comfortable with navigating through change. Uphold the charities culture and values of being bold, collaborative and curious. Desirable: Experience of line managing staff and supporting their development. Management of outsourced service providers. Independent learner, keen to find and apply best-practise solutions. Willingness to identify, test and apply appropriate technology and AI tools to streamline processes. Discrete and trustworthy with high levels of integrity Role Specifics 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE) worked over 3 days or more, Monday to Friday. Location: We are very flexible! Our offices are based in Central London, and we operate hybrid working. In this role you are required to work from the office at least 1 day per week. £40,000 £45,000 FTE dependent on experience. Pro-rata for part-time hours We are proud of our benefits see a summary on our website Work with us - Leukaemia UK Benefits 36 days holiday per year, including bank holidays - pro rata for part time employees Pension default is 4% employee and 4% employer and we match up to 6% Life Assurance x 4 cover Critical Illness Cover Cash back healthcare scheme & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Hybrid Working- 1 day in the office per week Company sick pay Applications and interview timings If you feel you have the passion for our work and the right mix of experience, skills, energy, and flair to embrace this role and enable our strategy to fly, then we would love you to apply. Please also see the full job description attached to the advert. To minimise unconscious bias, we use anonymous recruitment and are unable to consider direct applications. Please apply via the CharityJob website with your CV and covering letter. Closing Date: Midnight Tuesday 12th May 2026 - First interviews will be held via Teams on Friday 22nd May 2026 - Second interviews will be face to face in our London Offices at 26 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BL on Wednesday 27th / Thursday 28th May 2026 I look forward to hearing from you! Azra Azra Karaselimovic Director of Finance and Resources Leukaemia UK
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Leukaemia UK Our Charity We are a small but mighty charity with one big ambition: to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Despite decades of incredible progress, only half of leukaemia patients live longer than five years after their diagnosis. We won't stop until we change this. We accelerate progress through the life-changing research, awareness and advocacy that matter most to people affected by leukaemia, doing everything we can to make sure that the next person with leukaemia has the best possible experience of diagnosis, treatment and care. We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our Finance & Resources team playing a key role as part of an exciting transition from a historically outsourced finance model to a strengthened, in house finance function as we prepare to deliver our new five year strategy. This role will have exposure to an exciting mix of management accounting, business partnering, financial analysis and process improvement whilst ensuring the organisation s core financial delivery. Team We are a close-knit team, who are all passionate about Leukaemia UK and putting those affected by the disease at the heart of everything we do. We are all focused on keeping it real with pragmatic, practical solutions, as well as ensuring that our charity gets the funding it needs to continue to help those diagnosed with leukaemia and other blood cancers. As a small organisation with just over 30 employees, every role counts. We have ambitious plans and we rely on individuals being self-starters, resilient and working at pace to maximise our collective impact. We may not be about the corporate life here, but we are all about delivering exceptional expertise and making a real change to people s lives. Leukaemia UK and You We are a growing charity with an annual income of £3.5m with a diversified funding portfolio including grants, donations and trading income with a mix of restricted and unrestricted funds. This is a new part time role within Leukaemia UK s Finance & Resources team and forms part of a planned transition from an outsourced finance model to a fully in house finance function. The role has been created to strengthen internal finance capability and resilience as the organisation prepares to deliver its newly approved five year strategy from 2027. You will play a leading, hands on role in running the organisation s core finance operations, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting and effective support to teams across the organisation. Working closely with the Director of Finance & Resources, you will take ownership of core finance processes providing operational leadership, internal business partnering and process discipline. As part of a small central team, you will work alongside the Director of Finance & Resources and the Finance Officer, and partner closely with colleagues across the organisation. You will provide practical financial guidance, help teams understand and manage their budgets, and act as a trusted internal finance partner, as well as ensuring the smooth running of day to day finance processes. This role is particularly suited to someone who enjoys being hands on, combining operational delivery with continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to help shape and embed new ways of working, improve processes and systems, and build a finance function that is fit to support an ambitious and growing charity. In return, you will gain exposure to a broad range of organisational activity, work closely with senior leaders and teams, and play a key role in supporting Leukaemia UK s next phase of strategic development. Skills and Experience E ssential: Significant experience and confidence in managing a full range of finance operations in a small or medium sized charitable organisation. Qualified or part-qualified accountant, holding one of the UK mainstream accountancy qualifications with strong operational finance experience. Excellent knowledge of UK charity SORP and regulatory reporting requirements. Strong understanding of financial controls and month and year-end processes. Strong experience in preparing management accounts, forecasts, budgets and statutory accounts. Highly experienced in all aspects of Xero cloud-based accounting system, especially reporting. Strong IT skills, including Office 365 and SharePoint. Experienced in charity fund accounting and restricted funds tracking and monitoring. Ability to balance hands on delivery with improvement and change. Experience in improving finance processes and introducing automation or system improvements. Strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and strong stakeholder management skills. Comfortable working in a part time role with clear priorities and boundaries. Resilient and comfortable with navigating through change. Uphold the charities culture and values of being bold, collaborative and curious. Desirable: Experience of line managing staff and supporting their development. Management of outsourced service providers. Independent learner, keen to find and apply best-practise solutions. Willingness to identify, test and apply appropriate technology and AI tools to streamline processes. Discrete and trustworthy with high levels of integrity Role Specifics 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE) worked over 3 days or more, Monday to Friday. Location: We are very flexible! Our offices are based in Central London, and we operate hybrid working. In this role you are required to work from the office at least 1 day per week. £40,000 £45,000 FTE dependent on experience. Pro-rata for part-time hours We are proud of our benefits see a summary on our website Work with us - Leukaemia UK Benefits 36 days holiday per year, including bank holidays - pro rata for part time employees Pension default is 4% employee and 4% employer and we match up to 6% Life Assurance x 4 cover Critical Illness Cover Cash back healthcare scheme & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Hybrid Working- 1 day in the office per week Company sick pay Applications and interview timings If you feel you have the passion for our work and the right mix of experience, skills, energy, and flair to embrace this role and enable our strategy to fly, then we would love you to apply. Please also see the full job description attached to the advert. To minimise unconscious bias, we use anonymous recruitment and are unable to consider direct applications. Please apply via the CharityJob website with your CV and covering letter. Closing Date: Midnight Tuesday 12th May 2026 - First interviews will be held via Teams on Friday 22nd May 2026 - Second interviews will be face to face in our London Offices at 26 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BL on Wednesday 27th / Thursday 28th May 2026 I look forward to hearing from you! Azra Azra Karaselimovic Director of Finance and Resources Leukaemia UK
Leukaemia UK Our Charity We are a small but mighty charity with one big ambition: to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Despite decades of incredible progress, only half of leukaemia patients live longer than five years after their diagnosis. We won't stop until we change this. We accelerate progress through the life-changing research, awareness and advocacy that matter most to people affected by leukaemia, doing everything we can to make sure that the next person with leukaemia has the best possible experience of diagnosis, treatment and care. We are looking for an experienced, driven and resourceful Head of HR and Operations, reporting to our Director of Finance and Resources. The role brings together delegated leadership for HR, Governance, Operations (Facilities, H&S, IT) and Risk management, working within the strategic direction set by the Director of Finance and Resources and CEO. We are transitioning from a historically outsourced HR model to a strengthened, in house HR and Operations function, to support delivery of our new five-year strategy. Team We are a close-knit team, who are all passionate about Leukaemia UK and putting those affected by the disease at the heart of everything we do. We are all focused on keeping it real with pragmatic, practical solutions, as well as ensuring that our charity gets the funding it needs to continue to help those diagnosed with leukaemia. As a small organisation with just over 30 employees, every role counts. We have ambitious plans and we rely on individuals being self-starters, resilient and working at pace to maximise our collective impact. We may not be about the corporate life here, but we are all about delivering exceptional expertise and making a real change to people s lives. Leukaemia UK and You You will lead the development and delivery of People, Governance & Operations frameworks, aligned to the organisation s strategy and under the direction of the Director of Finance and Resources. As a Head Of, you will contribute strategically as a specialist in your field, combining hands on operational delivery with a strong focus on continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to help shape and embed new ways of working, improve processes and systems, and develop an important function that is fit to support an ambitious and growing charity. Delivery will be a team effort, with operational coordination and administrative delivery carried out by the Governance & Operations direct report, under your leadership. Whilst the accountability is broad, we seek first and foremost a qualified and experienced HR professional, with a track record in a wide range of HR disciplines, working across a variety of stakeholders and managing a busy workload to deliver programmes of work. As part of this, we would expect a level of exposure and competence with regards to operations, governance and risk management. You will line manage and develop the Governance and Operations direct report, who provides administrative and coordination support across HR, governance, health & safety, facilities and IT activity. In return, you will gain exposure to a broad range of organisational activity, work closely with senior leaders and teams, and play a key role in supporting Leukaemia UK s next phase of strategic development. Skills and Experience E ssential: Experience in managing a broad range of HR activities in a small or medium-sized charitable organisation. CIPD Qualified Proven experience of shaping HR strategy and implementation, with tangible outcomes. Business partner experience, to tailor HR support to the needs of different teams. Proven experience in shaping the culture and internal ways of working of an organisation, including expertise in EDIB and Wellbeing. Proven experience in organisational design and change management Excellent knowledge of UK Employment Law and how to embed this into HR policy. Proven experience in advising on Employee Relations to reach fair and just outcomes. Sufficient knowledge to oversee and review the Comp and Benefits framework. Proven experience in providing learning and development solutions to meet internal needs. Experience of line managing staff and supporting their development. Effective communication skills (written and oral), ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills. Effective planning and work prioritision skills to balance strategic and project work with hands on delivery and line management. Comfortable working in a part time role with clear priorities and boundaries. Resilient and resourceful to navigate through and embed organisational and process change Able to demonstrate our charities values of being bold, collaborative and curious. Discrete and trustworthy with high levels of integrity. Strong IT skills, including Office 365 and SharePoint. Desirable: Governance experience Risk management experience Level of exposure to Health and Safety obligations Management of outsourced service providers. Willingness to identify, test and apply appropriate technology and AI tools to streamline processes. Role Specifics 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE) worked over 4-5 days, Monday to Friday. Location: We are very flexible! Our offices are based in Central London, and we operate hybrid working. In this role you are required to work from the office at least 1 day per week. FTE Salary range £60,000 dependent on experience (pro-rata for part time) We are proud of our benefits see a summary on our website Work with us - Leukaemia UK Benefits 36 days holiday per year, including bank holidays- pro rata for part time employees Pension default is 4% employee and 4% employer and we match up to 6% Life Assurance x 4 cover Critical Illness Cover Cash back healthcare scheme & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Hybrid Working- 1 day in the office per week Company sick pay Applications and interview timings If you feel you have the passion for our work and the right mix of experience, skills, energy, and flair, then we would love you to apply. Please also see the full job description attached to the advert. To minimise unconscious bias, we use anonymous recruitment and are unable to consider direct applications. Please apply via the CharityJob website with your CV and covering letter. Closing Date: Midnight Tuesday 12th May 2026 - First interviews will be held via Teams on Thursday 21st May 2026 - Second interviews will be face to face in our London Offices at 26 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BL on Wednesday 27th May 2026 I look forward to hearing from you! Azra Azra Karaselimovic Director of Finance and Resources Leukaemia UK
Apr 29, 2026
Full time
Leukaemia UK Our Charity We are a small but mighty charity with one big ambition: to stop leukaemia devastating lives. Despite decades of incredible progress, only half of leukaemia patients live longer than five years after their diagnosis. We won't stop until we change this. We accelerate progress through the life-changing research, awareness and advocacy that matter most to people affected by leukaemia, doing everything we can to make sure that the next person with leukaemia has the best possible experience of diagnosis, treatment and care. We are looking for an experienced, driven and resourceful Head of HR and Operations, reporting to our Director of Finance and Resources. The role brings together delegated leadership for HR, Governance, Operations (Facilities, H&S, IT) and Risk management, working within the strategic direction set by the Director of Finance and Resources and CEO. We are transitioning from a historically outsourced HR model to a strengthened, in house HR and Operations function, to support delivery of our new five-year strategy. Team We are a close-knit team, who are all passionate about Leukaemia UK and putting those affected by the disease at the heart of everything we do. We are all focused on keeping it real with pragmatic, practical solutions, as well as ensuring that our charity gets the funding it needs to continue to help those diagnosed with leukaemia. As a small organisation with just over 30 employees, every role counts. We have ambitious plans and we rely on individuals being self-starters, resilient and working at pace to maximise our collective impact. We may not be about the corporate life here, but we are all about delivering exceptional expertise and making a real change to people s lives. Leukaemia UK and You You will lead the development and delivery of People, Governance & Operations frameworks, aligned to the organisation s strategy and under the direction of the Director of Finance and Resources. As a Head Of, you will contribute strategically as a specialist in your field, combining hands on operational delivery with a strong focus on continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to help shape and embed new ways of working, improve processes and systems, and develop an important function that is fit to support an ambitious and growing charity. Delivery will be a team effort, with operational coordination and administrative delivery carried out by the Governance & Operations direct report, under your leadership. Whilst the accountability is broad, we seek first and foremost a qualified and experienced HR professional, with a track record in a wide range of HR disciplines, working across a variety of stakeholders and managing a busy workload to deliver programmes of work. As part of this, we would expect a level of exposure and competence with regards to operations, governance and risk management. You will line manage and develop the Governance and Operations direct report, who provides administrative and coordination support across HR, governance, health & safety, facilities and IT activity. In return, you will gain exposure to a broad range of organisational activity, work closely with senior leaders and teams, and play a key role in supporting Leukaemia UK s next phase of strategic development. Skills and Experience E ssential: Experience in managing a broad range of HR activities in a small or medium-sized charitable organisation. CIPD Qualified Proven experience of shaping HR strategy and implementation, with tangible outcomes. Business partner experience, to tailor HR support to the needs of different teams. Proven experience in shaping the culture and internal ways of working of an organisation, including expertise in EDIB and Wellbeing. Proven experience in organisational design and change management Excellent knowledge of UK Employment Law and how to embed this into HR policy. Proven experience in advising on Employee Relations to reach fair and just outcomes. Sufficient knowledge to oversee and review the Comp and Benefits framework. Proven experience in providing learning and development solutions to meet internal needs. Experience of line managing staff and supporting their development. Effective communication skills (written and oral), ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills. Effective planning and work prioritision skills to balance strategic and project work with hands on delivery and line management. Comfortable working in a part time role with clear priorities and boundaries. Resilient and resourceful to navigate through and embed organisational and process change Able to demonstrate our charities values of being bold, collaborative and curious. Discrete and trustworthy with high levels of integrity. Strong IT skills, including Office 365 and SharePoint. Desirable: Governance experience Risk management experience Level of exposure to Health and Safety obligations Management of outsourced service providers. Willingness to identify, test and apply appropriate technology and AI tools to streamline processes. Role Specifics 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE) worked over 4-5 days, Monday to Friday. Location: We are very flexible! Our offices are based in Central London, and we operate hybrid working. In this role you are required to work from the office at least 1 day per week. FTE Salary range £60,000 dependent on experience (pro-rata for part time) We are proud of our benefits see a summary on our website Work with us - Leukaemia UK Benefits 36 days holiday per year, including bank holidays- pro rata for part time employees Pension default is 4% employee and 4% employer and we match up to 6% Life Assurance x 4 cover Critical Illness Cover Cash back healthcare scheme & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Hybrid Working- 1 day in the office per week Company sick pay Applications and interview timings If you feel you have the passion for our work and the right mix of experience, skills, energy, and flair, then we would love you to apply. Please also see the full job description attached to the advert. To minimise unconscious bias, we use anonymous recruitment and are unable to consider direct applications. Please apply via the CharityJob website with your CV and covering letter. Closing Date: Midnight Tuesday 12th May 2026 - First interviews will be held via Teams on Thursday 21st May 2026 - Second interviews will be face to face in our London Offices at 26 Great Queen St, London WC2B 5BL on Wednesday 27th May 2026 I look forward to hearing from you! Azra Azra Karaselimovic Director of Finance and Resources Leukaemia UK
