Location: Solihull, West Midlands - Hybrid working with a minimum of 2.5 days in the community per week. Salary: £52,500 (pro rata) Hours: 30 hours per week (days and times flexible) About Us: We are a dedicated non-profit organisation committed to improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people across Solihull. Our mission is to provide support, therapy, resources, education and advocacy to ensure that every young person has access to the mental health care they need to be happy healthy human beings. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced leader and passionate Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organisation. The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational management, and financial sustainability of the organisation. This role requires a dynamic leader who can inspire and motivate a small team, engage with stakeholders, and drive the organisation towards full sustainability and achieving its mission and vision. Key Responsibilities: Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the organisation. Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services. Develop and implement fundraising strategies to secure financial support from donors, grants, contracts and other funding sources. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including VSCE and statutory partners, funders, and the community. Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Represent the organisation at public events, conferences, and meetings. Lead and support a small team of dedicated managers, staff and volunteers. Monitor and evaluate the impact of the organisation's programs and services Oversight of and responsibility for the organisation's finances Oversight and responsibility of the organisations Health and Safety Providing oversight in regards to management of risk, predicting and leading the company through any risks identified both internally and externally. Qualifications and Experience: Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within the non-profit or mental health sector. Strong understanding of mental health issues affecting children and young people. Excellent strategic planning and organisational skills. Demonstrated ability to secure funding, manage budgets and understand cashflow. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to inspire and lead a team with empathy and integrity. Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership building. A commitment to the mission and values of the organisation. A good understanding of financial accounts, project budgets and cash flow forecasting Benefits: Competitive salary of £52,500 (pro rata) for 30 hours per week. Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the mental health and well-being of children and young people. Supportive and collaborative work environment and an amazing team!
Oct 17, 2026
Full time
Location: Solihull, West Midlands - Hybrid working with a minimum of 2.5 days in the community per week. Salary: £52,500 (pro rata) Hours: 30 hours per week (days and times flexible) About Us: We are a dedicated non-profit organisation committed to improving the mental health and well-being of children and young people across Solihull. Our mission is to provide support, therapy, resources, education and advocacy to ensure that every young person has access to the mental health care they need to be happy healthy human beings. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced leader and passionate Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead our organisation. The CEO will be responsible for the overall strategic direction, operational management, and financial sustainability of the organisation. This role requires a dynamic leader who can inspire and motivate a small team, engage with stakeholders, and drive the organisation towards full sustainability and achieving its mission and vision. Key Responsibilities: Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the organisation. Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring efficient and effective delivery of services. Develop and implement fundraising strategies to secure financial support from donors, grants, contracts and other funding sources. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, including VSCE and statutory partners, funders, and the community. Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. Represent the organisation at public events, conferences, and meetings. Lead and support a small team of dedicated managers, staff and volunteers. Monitor and evaluate the impact of the organisation's programs and services Oversight of and responsibility for the organisation's finances Oversight and responsibility of the organisations Health and Safety Providing oversight in regards to management of risk, predicting and leading the company through any risks identified both internally and externally. Qualifications and Experience: Proven experience in a senior leadership role, preferably within the non-profit or mental health sector. Strong understanding of mental health issues affecting children and young people. Excellent strategic planning and organisational skills. Demonstrated ability to secure funding, manage budgets and understand cashflow. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to inspire and lead a team with empathy and integrity. Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership building. A commitment to the mission and values of the organisation. A good understanding of financial accounts, project budgets and cash flow forecasting Benefits: Competitive salary of £52,500 (pro rata) for 30 hours per week. Flexible working hours and hybrid working arrangements Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the mental health and well-being of children and young people. Supportive and collaborative work environment and an amazing team!
Are you an ambitious, values-led charity leader looking for an opportunity to shape the future of a distinctive and impactful organisation? Would you like to lead a charity providing specialist addiction recovery support to serving personnel, veterans and emergency services personnel, while building its long-term sustainability and influence? Tom Harrison House provides specialist addiction recovery support for people who are serving or have served in the UK Armed Forces, as well as emergency services personnel. Combining therapeutic support, shared experience and a strong sense of community, the charity offers people the opportunity to find connection, rebuild their lives and move forward in recovery. Over more than a decade, Tom Harrison House has developed a distinctive approach, built a strong reputation and established valuable partnerships across the veterans, health, addiction, homelessness and wider voluntary sectors. They are now looking for an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead Tom Harrison House into its next chapter, building on these strong foundations while strengthening the organisation's capacity, income and infrastructure to support its future. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and outward-facing leader who can protect what makes Tom Harrison House special while bringing fresh ambition, developing new funding opportunities and creating the conditions for sustainable growth and greater impact. The Role Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic, operational and inspirational leadership for Tom Harrison House. Working closely with the Chair, Board, staff and key stakeholders, you will lead the development and delivery of the organisation's strategy, strengthen its leadership and management capability, and ensure it has the systems, structures and resources needed for its next phase of development. Key responsibilities will include: Strategic leadership: Develop and deliver the charity's strategic direction, translating ambition into clear priorities, measurable outcomes and practical plans. Financial sustainability and income generation: Diversify and strengthen income across fundraising, trusts and foundations, statutory funding, commissioning, philanthropy and corporate partnerships, while ensuring robust financial planning and oversight. External leadership and influence: Act as the charity's principal ambassador, building relationships with Government, NHS organisations, commissioners, local authorities, veterans' organisations, emergency services, funders and other strategic partners. Organisational development: Lead the charity through its next phase of growth and change, strengthening structures, systems, processes and ways of working while retaining its values, culture and identity. People and culture: Lead, motivate and develop the management team, staff and volunteers, creating a positive, inclusive and accountable culture in which people can thrive. Governance, safeguarding and compliance: Work effectively with the Board to ensure strong governance, effective risk management, regulatory compliance and robust safeguarding arrangements. Service quality and impact: Provide strategic oversight of the charity's recovery services, ensuring they remain safe, effective, person-centred and responsive to the needs and experiences of those who use them. Continuous improvement: Strengthen organisational performance, data, impact measurement and infrastructure to support informed decision-making and sustainable development. This is a senior leadership role for someone who can combine strategic thinking with a pragmatic, hands-on approach, bringing people with them through change while maintaining a clear focus on the charity's purpose and long-term future. The Person We are seeking an experienced, confident and collaborative leader with a strong track record of leading a charity or comparable mission-led organisation through growth, change and development. You will bring strategic vision, financial understanding and the ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be comfortable working closely with a Board of Trustees, leading organisational development and representing the charity with credibility at senior and national levels. You should bring: Significant senior leadership experience within the charity sector or a comparable mission-led organization. A proven track record of developing and delivering organisational strategy and leading change. Strong financial and commercial awareness, with experience of budgets, financial sustainability and developing diverse income streams. Experience of working effectively with a Board of Trustees and a clear understanding of charity governance, risk and accountability. Excellent relationship-building, influencing and communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and represent an organisation externally. Experience of leading, developing and supporting teams, building accountability and strengthening organisational capability. An understanding of safeguarding, service quality, regulatory compliance and organisational risk Experience in mental health, addiction or recovery services would be highly desirable. Why Tom Harrison House? This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected charity at a significant point in its development. Shape the next chapter of an organisation with a distinctive purpose and an established reputation. Build on strong foundations and develop the sustainable income needed to secure the charity's future. Strengthen the organisation's influence, partnerships and reach across the veterans, Armed Forces, emergency services, health and addiction sectors. Lead a committed team and work alongside an ambitious Board of Trustees. Develop organisational capacity and infrastructure while protecting the values and culture that make Tom Harrison House special. Make a meaningful and lasting difference to people affected by addiction, mental health challenges and the transition from service. If you would like more information, please download the Recruitment Pack. To apply for the role please send your CV. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Leanne or Jen who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical ccondition and pregnancy
Oct 17, 2026
Full time
Are you an ambitious, values-led charity leader looking for an opportunity to shape the future of a distinctive and impactful organisation? Would you like to lead a charity providing specialist addiction recovery support to serving personnel, veterans and emergency services personnel, while building its long-term sustainability and influence? Tom Harrison House provides specialist addiction recovery support for people who are serving or have served in the UK Armed Forces, as well as emergency services personnel. Combining therapeutic support, shared experience and a strong sense of community, the charity offers people the opportunity to find connection, rebuild their lives and move forward in recovery. Over more than a decade, Tom Harrison House has developed a distinctive approach, built a strong reputation and established valuable partnerships across the veterans, health, addiction, homelessness and wider voluntary sectors. They are now looking for an experienced Chief Executive Officer to lead Tom Harrison House into its next chapter, building on these strong foundations while strengthening the organisation's capacity, income and infrastructure to support its future. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and outward-facing leader who can protect what makes Tom Harrison House special while bringing fresh ambition, developing new funding opportunities and creating the conditions for sustainable growth and greater impact. The Role Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic, operational and inspirational leadership for Tom Harrison House. Working closely with the Chair, Board, staff and key stakeholders, you will lead the development and delivery of the organisation's strategy, strengthen its leadership and management capability, and ensure it has the systems, structures and resources needed for its next phase of development. Key responsibilities will include: Strategic leadership: Develop and deliver the charity's strategic direction, translating ambition into clear priorities, measurable outcomes and practical plans. Financial sustainability and income generation: Diversify and strengthen income across fundraising, trusts and foundations, statutory funding, commissioning, philanthropy and corporate partnerships, while ensuring robust financial planning and oversight. External leadership and influence: Act as the charity's principal ambassador, building relationships with Government, NHS organisations, commissioners, local authorities, veterans' organisations, emergency services, funders and other strategic partners. Organisational development: Lead the charity through its next phase of growth and change, strengthening structures, systems, processes and ways of working while retaining its values, culture and identity. People and culture: Lead, motivate and develop the management team, staff and volunteers, creating a positive, inclusive and accountable culture in which people can thrive. Governance, safeguarding and compliance: Work effectively with the Board to ensure strong governance, effective risk management, regulatory compliance and robust safeguarding arrangements. Service quality and impact: Provide strategic oversight of the charity's recovery services, ensuring they remain safe, effective, person-centred and responsive to the needs and experiences of those who use them. Continuous improvement: Strengthen organisational performance, data, impact measurement and infrastructure to support informed decision-making and sustainable development. This is a senior leadership role for someone who can combine strategic thinking with a pragmatic, hands-on approach, bringing people with them through change while maintaining a clear focus on the charity's purpose and long-term future. The Person We are seeking an experienced, confident and collaborative leader with a strong track record of leading a charity or comparable mission-led organisation through growth, change and development. You will bring strategic vision, financial understanding and the ability to build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will be comfortable working closely with a Board of Trustees, leading organisational development and representing the charity with credibility at senior and national levels. You should bring: Significant senior leadership experience within the charity sector or a comparable mission-led organization. A proven track record of developing and delivering organisational strategy and leading change. Strong financial and commercial awareness, with experience of budgets, financial sustainability and developing diverse income streams. Experience of working effectively with a Board of Trustees and a clear understanding of charity governance, risk and accountability. Excellent relationship-building, influencing and communication skills, with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and represent an organisation externally. Experience of leading, developing and supporting teams, building accountability and strengthening organisational capability. An understanding of safeguarding, service quality, regulatory compliance and organisational risk Experience in mental health, addiction or recovery services would be highly desirable. Why Tom Harrison House? This is a unique opportunity to lead a respected charity at a significant point in its development. Shape the next chapter of an organisation with a distinctive purpose and an established reputation. Build on strong foundations and develop the sustainable income needed to secure the charity's future. Strengthen the organisation's influence, partnerships and reach across the veterans, Armed Forces, emergency services, health and addiction sectors. Lead a committed team and work alongside an ambitious Board of Trustees. Develop organisational capacity and infrastructure while protecting the values and culture that make Tom Harrison House special. Make a meaningful and lasting difference to people affected by addiction, mental health challenges and the transition from service. If you would like more information, please download the Recruitment Pack. To apply for the role please send your CV. Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format such as audio or video upload, or require any adaptations for your initial engagement with us, please contact either Leanne or Jen who will be happy to advise on this. Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way. Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical ccondition and pregnancy
Chief Executive Officer - Family Rights Group Salary: £95,000-£100,000 per annum Location: London / hybrid working, with at least 3 days per week in the office Are you interested in lead critical change for children and families? Family Rights Group is seeking a passionate Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next chapter of growth and influence. For more than 50 years, Family Rights Group has championed the rights of children and families involved with children's social care, providing advice and advocacy, influencing policy and practice, and helping shape child and family law. With 12,000 more children in the care system than a decade ago and too many families struggling to access the support they need, its work is more important than ever. Significant new funding now creates an exciting opportunity to sustainably build on the charity's established expertise and increase its impact. This is an opportunity to lead a highly respected organisation through a pivotal period of development, strengthening its influence and helping deliver lasting change for children and families. The role Working closely with the Board and Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the delivery of Family Rights Group's strategy, oversee sustainable organisational growth and harness the fantastic expertise and passion of our staff team. Externally, you will be a leading voice for the charity, building relationships with policymakers, politicians and funders to influence law, policy and practice. You will lead the expansion of FRG's policy work, legal influence, family group conference and Lifelong Links programmes, while ensuring that the voices and experiences of parents, kinship carers and young people remain central to FRG's work. You will also oversee income generation, financial sustainability and governance, ensuring the organisation is well positioned to deliver its ambitions. About you You will be a values-led strategic leader with a strong understanding of the issues affecting children and families and a track record of leading organisations through growth and change. You will bring: Experience of strategic leadership, organisational development and leading senior teams. A track record of influencing policy and practice relating to children and families, ideally including securing legal or policy reform. Experience of working alongside communities affected by social injustice and ensuring their voices inform change. Strong influencing and partnership-building skills, including the ability to engage senior policymakers and Government officials. Experience of securing funding, developing relationships with trusts, foundations and philanthropists, and maintaining financial oversight. Above all, you will be a collaborative, rights-based leader who shares Family Rights Group's commitment to social justice and believes that children should be able to thrive within their families, with loving relationships to turn to throughout life. If you are an ambitious, values-driven leader ready to help shape the future for children and families, we would love to hear from you. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. To apply: Click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Anna Gardet, Director of Executive Search , or Erica Ritchie, Recruitment Consultant at Giving Back Recruitment. Closing date: Sunday 15th November 2026 First round interviews with Giving Back Recruitment: 20-27th November 2026 Engagement with key FRG stakeholders: 3rd December 2026 Second stage interviews with FRG: 4th December 2026
Oct 17, 2026
Full time
Chief Executive Officer - Family Rights Group Salary: £95,000-£100,000 per annum Location: London / hybrid working, with at least 3 days per week in the office Are you interested in lead critical change for children and families? Family Rights Group is seeking a passionate Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation into its next chapter of growth and influence. For more than 50 years, Family Rights Group has championed the rights of children and families involved with children's social care, providing advice and advocacy, influencing policy and practice, and helping shape child and family law. With 12,000 more children in the care system than a decade ago and too many families struggling to access the support they need, its work is more important than ever. Significant new funding now creates an exciting opportunity to sustainably build on the charity's established expertise and increase its impact. This is an opportunity to lead a highly respected organisation through a pivotal period of development, strengthening its influence and helping deliver lasting change for children and families. The role Working closely with the Board and Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the delivery of Family Rights Group's strategy, oversee sustainable organisational growth and harness the fantastic expertise and passion of our staff team. Externally, you will be a leading voice for the charity, building relationships with policymakers, politicians and funders to influence law, policy and practice. You will lead the expansion of FRG's policy work, legal influence, family group conference and Lifelong Links programmes, while ensuring that the voices and experiences of parents, kinship carers and young people remain central to FRG's work. You will also oversee income generation, financial sustainability and governance, ensuring the organisation is well positioned to deliver its ambitions. About you You will be a values-led strategic leader with a strong understanding of the issues affecting children and families and a track record of leading organisations through growth and change. You will bring: Experience of strategic leadership, organisational development and leading senior teams. A track record of influencing policy and practice relating to children and families, ideally including securing legal or policy reform. Experience of working alongside communities affected by social injustice and ensuring their voices inform change. Strong influencing and partnership-building skills, including the ability to engage senior policymakers and Government officials. Experience of securing funding, developing relationships with trusts, foundations and philanthropists, and maintaining financial oversight. Above all, you will be a collaborative, rights-based leader who shares Family Rights Group's commitment to social justice and believes that children should be able to thrive within their families, with loving relationships to turn to throughout life. If you are an ambitious, values-driven leader ready to help shape the future for children and families, we would love to hear from you. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. To apply: Click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement. For an informal and confidential discussion, please contact Anna Gardet, Director of Executive Search , or Erica Ritchie, Recruitment Consultant at Giving Back Recruitment. Closing date: Sunday 15th November 2026 First round interviews with Giving Back Recruitment: 20-27th November 2026 Engagement with key FRG stakeholders: 3rd December 2026 Second stage interviews with FRG: 4th December 2026
Citizens Advice Bristol is looking for an organised, detail-focused Finance Officer to join our team and play an important role in keeping our finance function running smoothly. This is a varied and hands-on role, combining bookkeeping, financial administration, reporting and process improvement. Working closely with the Chief Executive, managers and our external accountants, you will help ensure our financial records are accurate, payments are made on time and managers have reliable financial information to support their work. You don't need to be a qualified accountant. We are looking for someone with solid experience in bookkeeping, finance or accounts administration, who enjoys creating order, solving problems and making sure nothing slips through the gaps. What you'll be doing Your responsibilities will include: Maintaining accurate financial records using QuickBooks Processing purchase and sales invoices, credit notes and supplier payments Recording grant income, donations and other receipts Completing monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations Monitoring cash flow and bank balances Preparing monthly payroll information and processing staff expenses Maintaining pension records Producing monthly management information and supporting budget holders Supporting annual budgeting and audit preparation Maintaining accurate records in line with charity accounting requirements Supporting Gift Aid claims and maintaining clear audit trails Handling financial and payroll information securely and confidentially Reviewing finance processes and identifying opportunities to improve them Providing finance support and guidance to colleagues across the organisation What we're looking for We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, enjoys working with detail and understands the importance of accurate and reliable financial information. You will have: Experience in a finance, bookkeeping or accounts administration role Experience processing invoices and supplier payments Experience completing bank reconciliations Experience supporting month-end processes Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and financial controls Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills Strong attention to detail and organisational skills The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently Good problem-solving skills and initiative The ability to explain financial information clearly to colleagues who aren't finance specialists A strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection when handling sensitive information You will also be reliable, calm, methodical, approachable and committed to continuous improvement, with a commitment to the values of Citizens Advice and equality, diversity and inclusion. It would be great if you also have An AAT qualification or are currently working towards one Experience working within a charity Knowledge of charity accounting Experience preparing audit files Payroll experience Experience working with grant income and restricted funds
Oct 15, 2026
Full time
Citizens Advice Bristol is looking for an organised, detail-focused Finance Officer to join our team and play an important role in keeping our finance function running smoothly. This is a varied and hands-on role, combining bookkeeping, financial administration, reporting and process improvement. Working closely with the Chief Executive, managers and our external accountants, you will help ensure our financial records are accurate, payments are made on time and managers have reliable financial information to support their work. You don't need to be a qualified accountant. We are looking for someone with solid experience in bookkeeping, finance or accounts administration, who enjoys creating order, solving problems and making sure nothing slips through the gaps. What you'll be doing Your responsibilities will include: Maintaining accurate financial records using QuickBooks Processing purchase and sales invoices, credit notes and supplier payments Recording grant income, donations and other receipts Completing monthly bank and balance sheet reconciliations Monitoring cash flow and bank balances Preparing monthly payroll information and processing staff expenses Maintaining pension records Producing monthly management information and supporting budget holders Supporting annual budgeting and audit preparation Maintaining accurate records in line with charity accounting requirements Supporting Gift Aid claims and maintaining clear audit trails Handling financial and payroll information securely and confidentially Reviewing finance processes and identifying opportunities to improve them Providing finance support and guidance to colleagues across the organisation What we're looking for We're looking for someone who takes ownership of their work, enjoys working with detail and understands the importance of accurate and reliable financial information. You will have: Experience in a finance, bookkeeping or accounts administration role Experience processing invoices and supplier payments Experience completing bank reconciliations Experience supporting month-end processes Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks Knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and financial controls Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills Strong attention to detail and organisational skills The ability to manage competing priorities and work independently Good problem-solving skills and initiative The ability to explain financial information clearly to colleagues who aren't finance specialists A strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection when handling sensitive information You will also be reliable, calm, methodical, approachable and committed to continuous improvement, with a commitment to the values of Citizens Advice and equality, diversity and inclusion. It would be great if you also have An AAT qualification or are currently working towards one Experience working within a charity Knowledge of charity accounting Experience preparing audit files Payroll experience Experience working with grant income and restricted funds
Chief Merchandising Officer London Permanent Executive Our client is a well-known UK consumer retail business, backed by an international parent group. The UK business serves a large, loyal customer base through multiple channels. The company is appointing a Chief Merchandising Officer for the UK business. This is the senior commercial role in the market. It carries full P&L accountability and senior people leadership responsibility, and it reports into the group's international leadership. The role Own the UK trading performance and P&L, with accountability for revenue, margin and cost against plan Set the merchandising and commercial strategy for the market, including category direction, product mix and range planning Lead the weekly trading rhythm, balancing the immediate number against decisions that build long-term value Strengthen vendor and brand partnerships, and rebuild the buying capability that brings in new and exclusive product Use customer insight and trading data to sharpen how product is planned, presented and sold across every channel Set and implement the strategy for new market entry Lead an experienced senior commercial team, and build the depth and succession beneath it What you'll bring Senior commercial or general management experience with full P&L accountability at scale, ideally in retail, e-commerce, or consumer Real depth across merchandising, trading and customer, and the financial judgement to make sound investment calls that add accretive value to the company The ability to balance the needs of an existing and typically loyal customer base with driving new customer acquisition via exciting new channels Experience leading through a senior team, rather than running functions personally The role is based in London with travel to the company's other locations as required. The package is a competitive executive base salary, with an annual bonus and long-term incentive. We handle all approaches in strict confidence. BH37388
Oct 15, 2026
Full time
Chief Merchandising Officer London Permanent Executive Our client is a well-known UK consumer retail business, backed by an international parent group. The UK business serves a large, loyal customer base through multiple channels. The company is appointing a Chief Merchandising Officer for the UK business. This is the senior commercial role in the market. It carries full P&L accountability and senior people leadership responsibility, and it reports into the group's international leadership. The role Own the UK trading performance and P&L, with accountability for revenue, margin and cost against plan Set the merchandising and commercial strategy for the market, including category direction, product mix and range planning Lead the weekly trading rhythm, balancing the immediate number against decisions that build long-term value Strengthen vendor and brand partnerships, and rebuild the buying capability that brings in new and exclusive product Use customer insight and trading data to sharpen how product is planned, presented and sold across every channel Set and implement the strategy for new market entry Lead an experienced senior commercial team, and build the depth and succession beneath it What you'll bring Senior commercial or general management experience with full P&L accountability at scale, ideally in retail, e-commerce, or consumer Real depth across merchandising, trading and customer, and the financial judgement to make sound investment calls that add accretive value to the company The ability to balance the needs of an existing and typically loyal customer base with driving new customer acquisition via exciting new channels Experience leading through a senior team, rather than running functions personally The role is based in London with travel to the company's other locations as required. The package is a competitive executive base salary, with an annual bonus and long-term incentive. We handle all approaches in strict confidence. BH37388
Head of Estates Location: London Working Pattern: On Site Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permeant Salary: £70,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Estates to join a well-established healthcare organisation with a complex and diverse estate, comprising both historic and modern healthcare facilities. Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer, this newly created role has been established following an organisational restructure and offers the opportunity to lead all hard FM and engineering services across the estate. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of critical infrastructure that directly supports patient care. This is a highly visible leadership position requiring a strong engineering background, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to balance operational delivery, compliance, and long-term estates planning. The organisation places significant emphasis on teamwork, community engagement, and patient experience, making this an excellent opportunity for a personable and collaborative leader. Key Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day operation of the Estates function, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of engineering services across the estate. Oversee all planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, and contractor management activities. Ensure the reliability and resilience of critical engineering systems, including electrical, mechanical, water hygiene, fire safety, and medical gas infrastructure. Manage and monitor an Estates budget of approximately £8 million, ensuring effective financial control and value for money. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, Healthcare Technical Memoranda (HTMs), Health & Safety regulations, and industry best practice. Lead contractor procurement, contract management, and performance monitoring. Act as the key Estates lead for refurbishment and capital projects, providing operational and technical input throughout project lifecycles. Maintain robust risk management procedures, including Permit to Work systems and Estates risk registers. Utilise CAFM systems to monitor maintenance performance, compliance, and operational effectiveness. Build strong relationships with clinical teams, senior stakeholders, contractors, and external partners. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, safety, professionalism, and exceptional customer service. Ideal Candidate Profile: To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have: Significant experience within Estates, Engineering, Building Services, or Hard Facilities Management leadership roles. A strong technical engineering background, ideally with a mechanical bias . Previous experience within healthcare, hospitals, or similarly complex and highly regulated environments. Medical Gas Authorised Person (AP) qualification, or significant experience working with medical gas systems. Legionella and Water Safety qualifications, with a strong understanding of healthcare compliance requirements. Extensive knowledge of statutory compliance, Health & Safety legislation, and engineering best practice. Experience managing operational and maintenance budgets. Strong contractor and stakeholder management experience. Experience working across complex estates, ideally including both historic and modern buildings. Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. A collaborative and approachable management style with a genuine commitment to patient care and service excellence. Benefits: Private healthcare scheme NHS Pension Enhanced family leave policies 25% hospital staff discount Free on-site gym Blue Light Card discounts Cycle to Work Scheme Interest-free season ticket loan Employee Assistance Programme Significant autonomy and influence within a senior leadership role Opportunity to work across a unique and complex healthcare estate supporting exceptional patient care.
Oct 10, 2026
Full time
Head of Estates Location: London Working Pattern: On Site Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Permeant Salary: £70,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Estates to join a well-established healthcare organisation with a complex and diverse estate, comprising both historic and modern healthcare facilities. Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer, this newly created role has been established following an organisational restructure and offers the opportunity to lead all hard FM and engineering services across the estate. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of critical infrastructure that directly supports patient care. This is a highly visible leadership position requiring a strong engineering background, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to balance operational delivery, compliance, and long-term estates planning. The organisation places significant emphasis on teamwork, community engagement, and patient experience, making this an excellent opportunity for a personable and collaborative leader. Key Responsibilities: Lead the day-to-day operation of the Estates function, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of engineering services across the estate. Oversee all planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, and contractor management activities. Ensure the reliability and resilience of critical engineering systems, including electrical, mechanical, water hygiene, fire safety, and medical gas infrastructure. Manage and monitor an Estates budget of approximately £8 million, ensuring effective financial control and value for money. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, Healthcare Technical Memoranda (HTMs), Health & Safety regulations, and industry best practice. Lead contractor procurement, contract management, and performance monitoring. Act as the key Estates lead for refurbishment and capital projects, providing operational and technical input throughout project lifecycles. Maintain robust risk management procedures, including Permit to Work systems and Estates risk registers. Utilise CAFM systems to monitor maintenance performance, compliance, and operational effectiveness. Build strong relationships with clinical teams, senior stakeholders, contractors, and external partners. Drive a culture of continuous improvement, safety, professionalism, and exceptional customer service. Ideal Candidate Profile: To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally have: Significant experience within Estates, Engineering, Building Services, or Hard Facilities Management leadership roles. A strong technical engineering background, ideally with a mechanical bias . Previous experience within healthcare, hospitals, or similarly complex and highly regulated environments. Medical Gas Authorised Person (AP) qualification, or significant experience working with medical gas systems. Legionella and Water Safety qualifications, with a strong understanding of healthcare compliance requirements. Extensive knowledge of statutory compliance, Health & Safety legislation, and engineering best practice. Experience managing operational and maintenance budgets. Strong contractor and stakeholder management experience. Experience working across complex estates, ideally including both historic and modern buildings. Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. A collaborative and approachable management style with a genuine commitment to patient care and service excellence. Benefits: Private healthcare scheme NHS Pension Enhanced family leave policies 25% hospital staff discount Free on-site gym Blue Light Card discounts Cycle to Work Scheme Interest-free season ticket loan Employee Assistance Programme Significant autonomy and influence within a senior leadership role Opportunity to work across a unique and complex healthcare estate supporting exceptional patient care.
Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning - Business Partnering for this well-established University based in Buckinghamshire. (Hybrid) Job Title: Head of Financial Planning - Business Partnering Position: Full Time, Permanent role. Salary: to £82.000pa Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer Direct Reports: Senior Finance Business Partner, Finance Business Partner, Assistant Finance Business Partner Hybrid Working: 3 days a week is required at their offices Hours: 9 - 5, with flexible working offered. Budget Responsibility University-wide revenue and capital budgets; delegated financial authority within agreed parameters A QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT IS ESSENTIAL THIS IS AN URGENT POSITION. INTERVIEWS ARE IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS Job Context The Head of Financial Planning - Business Partnering is a senior member of the Finance leadership team, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Head of Financial Operations and University Executive. The role provides strategic leadership for the University's financial planning, performance management and business partnering activities, ensuring that financial insight, forecasting, modelling and analysis support decision making at all levels of the institution. Job Purpose The purpose of this role is to provide senior leadership of the University's financial planning, management reporting, and business partnering functions, and to design, implement, and continuously improve the processes, tools, and analytical frameworks that support sound financial decision-making across the institution and its subsidiaries. Responsibility The postholder is accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis presented to the University's Executive, governance committees, and Council. The role requires the identification and resolution of complex financial problems, the exercise of independent professional judgement, and the production of evidence-based recommendations on matters of strategic significance. The Role The role leads the Finance Business Partnering function and is responsible for developing organisational capability, improving financial understanding across the institution and embedding a culture of evidence-based decision making that supports delivery of the University's strategic objectives.
Oct 10, 2026
Full time
Harris Hill is recruiting for a Head of Financial Planning - Business Partnering for this well-established University based in Buckinghamshire. (Hybrid) Job Title: Head of Financial Planning - Business Partnering Position: Full Time, Permanent role. Salary: to £82.000pa Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer Direct Reports: Senior Finance Business Partner, Finance Business Partner, Assistant Finance Business Partner Hybrid Working: 3 days a week is required at their offices Hours: 9 - 5, with flexible working offered. Budget Responsibility University-wide revenue and capital budgets; delegated financial authority within agreed parameters A QUALIFIED ACCOUNTANT IS ESSENTIAL THIS IS AN URGENT POSITION. INTERVIEWS ARE IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS Job Context The Head of Financial Planning - Business Partnering is a senior member of the Finance leadership team, working closely with the Chief Financial Officer, Head of Financial Operations and University Executive. The role provides strategic leadership for the University's financial planning, performance management and business partnering activities, ensuring that financial insight, forecasting, modelling and analysis support decision making at all levels of the institution. Job Purpose The purpose of this role is to provide senior leadership of the University's financial planning, management reporting, and business partnering functions, and to design, implement, and continuously improve the processes, tools, and analytical frameworks that support sound financial decision-making across the institution and its subsidiaries. Responsibility The postholder is accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis presented to the University's Executive, governance committees, and Council. The role requires the identification and resolution of complex financial problems, the exercise of independent professional judgement, and the production of evidence-based recommendations on matters of strategic significance. The Role The role leads the Finance Business Partnering function and is responsible for developing organisational capability, improving financial understanding across the institution and embedding a culture of evidence-based decision making that supports delivery of the University's strategic objectives.
Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service
Canterbury, Kent
Job Description Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service is dedicated to providing safe spaces where survivors of all forms of sexual violence across Kent and Medway, can access the high-quality, trauma-informed, specialist practical and therapeutic support that they need to recover from the impact of sexual violence and rebuild their lives. Having won and mobilised the Police & Crime Commissioner Kent Wide Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)and Trauma Therapy contracts in April 2026, we are keen to extend our trustee board to ensure high quality, robust governance for our charity and support for the KSAAS team during this time of expansion. We are seeking a Chair of Trustees to take over the leadership of the board when our current chair steps down in October. KSAAS Chair of Trustees Responsibilities: Leading the trustee board in providing robust, transparent and courageous governance for the charity, including ensuring the charity is fulfilling its mission, aims and values, setting the culture, strategic direction and strategic plan for the charity, approving the annual operations (business) plan, budget and safeguarding & risk management plans & monitoring these to ensure delivery, ensuring compliance to the ethical, legal, financial and safeguarding responsibilities of charities and trustees and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and ensuring the charity holds itself accountable to its stakeholders and partners Providing effective oversight of the Trustee Board through appropriate recruitment, screening, induction, training and support of trustees, ensuring trustee awareness and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, ensure that the trustee board annually reviews its structure, effectiveness, delegations and key policies, and implements agreed changes as necessary. Ensuring effective strategic and operational leadership of the charity by working with the Board to approve a scheme of delegation and appraisal of the CEO, supporting, positively challenging and holding the CEO to account through line management processes, liaising with the CEO to arrange meetings and chairing Board meetings to ensure these are well run and focussed on delivering the charity's work, provision of appropriate training, support and wellbeing opportunities for staff & volunteers. Act as a representative and spokesperson for the charity in collaboration with the management team and other trustees. Knowledge and Skills Essential: Leadership & management experience and experience of working in a charity or having a trustee or a similar role is essential. Experience of one or more of the following is also essential: charity or business management, charity law or criminal law, ISVA work, counselling or therapy, data protection and management, equity and inclusion, financial management, fundraising or commissioning, governance, human resources, information technology, health and safety, marketing and communications, monitoring and evaluation, research and evaluation, strategic planning, sexual violence or VAWG work. Commitment The time commitment of a KSAAS trustee is estimated at 12 hours per month, comprising: Supervision and support for the Chief Executive Officer Six 2 hour board meetings per year (normally online in the evening, but some in person in Canterbury with prior arrangement) Annual general meeting (AGM) preparation & Attendance Time to read and reflect on reports and papers for meetings Attending an annual trustee away day and occasional training sessions Attending subcommittees when required If you are interested in becoming a trustee with KSAAS, please see further details about the role and application process in the attached recruitment pack. We look forward to hearing from you. The KSAAS Trustee Board
Oct 09, 2026
Full time
Job Description Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service is dedicated to providing safe spaces where survivors of all forms of sexual violence across Kent and Medway, can access the high-quality, trauma-informed, specialist practical and therapeutic support that they need to recover from the impact of sexual violence and rebuild their lives. Having won and mobilised the Police & Crime Commissioner Kent Wide Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)and Trauma Therapy contracts in April 2026, we are keen to extend our trustee board to ensure high quality, robust governance for our charity and support for the KSAAS team during this time of expansion. We are seeking a Chair of Trustees to take over the leadership of the board when our current chair steps down in October. KSAAS Chair of Trustees Responsibilities: Leading the trustee board in providing robust, transparent and courageous governance for the charity, including ensuring the charity is fulfilling its mission, aims and values, setting the culture, strategic direction and strategic plan for the charity, approving the annual operations (business) plan, budget and safeguarding & risk management plans & monitoring these to ensure delivery, ensuring compliance to the ethical, legal, financial and safeguarding responsibilities of charities and trustees and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements and ensuring the charity holds itself accountable to its stakeholders and partners Providing effective oversight of the Trustee Board through appropriate recruitment, screening, induction, training and support of trustees, ensuring trustee awareness and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, ensure that the trustee board annually reviews its structure, effectiveness, delegations and key policies, and implements agreed changes as necessary. Ensuring effective strategic and operational leadership of the charity by working with the Board to approve a scheme of delegation and appraisal of the CEO, supporting, positively challenging and holding the CEO to account through line management processes, liaising with the CEO to arrange meetings and chairing Board meetings to ensure these are well run and focussed on delivering the charity's work, provision of appropriate training, support and wellbeing opportunities for staff & volunteers. Act as a representative and spokesperson for the charity in collaboration with the management team and other trustees. Knowledge and Skills Essential: Leadership & management experience and experience of working in a charity or having a trustee or a similar role is essential. Experience of one or more of the following is also essential: charity or business management, charity law or criminal law, ISVA work, counselling or therapy, data protection and management, equity and inclusion, financial management, fundraising or commissioning, governance, human resources, information technology, health and safety, marketing and communications, monitoring and evaluation, research and evaluation, strategic planning, sexual violence or VAWG work. Commitment The time commitment of a KSAAS trustee is estimated at 12 hours per month, comprising: Supervision and support for the Chief Executive Officer Six 2 hour board meetings per year (normally online in the evening, but some in person in Canterbury with prior arrangement) Annual general meeting (AGM) preparation & Attendance Time to read and reflect on reports and papers for meetings Attending an annual trustee away day and occasional training sessions Attending subcommittees when required If you are interested in becoming a trustee with KSAAS, please see further details about the role and application process in the attached recruitment pack. We look forward to hearing from you. The KSAAS Trustee Board
Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for an ambitious and collaborative Head of Fundraising & Marketing to join its Senior Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys combining strategic leadership with hands on delivery and who is motivated by building sustainable income and long term relationships with supporters. The Role Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will take the lead on all aspects of fundraising and marketing, developing and delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy that supports the organisation's wider objectives. You will lead a diverse team covering fundraising, marketing, events, community, corporate, trusts and grants, individual giving and supporter administration. You will provide clear direction, develop your team and ensure everyone is working towards shared income and engagement objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to achieve annual income targets. Leading and developing a broad fundraising programme across individual giving, legacy giving, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, events, trusts and foundations, grants and lottery. Identifying new opportunities, income streams and potential partnerships to support sustainable growth. Building and maintaining strong relationships with major donors, corporate partners, sponsors and other key supporters. Monitoring fundraising performance and using data and insight to evaluate and improve campaigns and activities. Preparing and managing the fundraising budget and ensuring resources are used effectively. Leading, motivating and developing the fundraising and marketing team, supporting a positive and collaborative culture. Overseeing the recruitment, management and engagement of staff and volunteers within the team. Developing and delivering an integrated marketing and communications strategy alongside the Marketing & Communications function. Ensuring the organisation has a strong and consistent brand, tone of voice and presence across its communications. Overseeing engaging content across the website, social media, newsletters, press releases, annual reports and other channels. About You We are looking for an experienced fundraising professional with a successful track record of delivering income and developing fundraising programmes within the charity sector. You will ideally bring : Significant experience in a similar fundraising leadership role. A proven track record of successful charity fundraising and achieving financial targets. Experience of developing and implementing departmental or organisational fundraising strategies. Strong experience across a range of fundraising disciplines and income streams. Experience of leading, recruiting and developing a team. Confidence in budgeting, financial planning and preparing business cases. The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure. Experience of working with and supporting volunteers. Salary & Benefits Salary: £50,000 per annum Contract type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire hybrid working Deadline: On rolling basis Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Oct 09, 2026
Full time
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for an ambitious and collaborative Head of Fundraising & Marketing to join its Senior Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fundraiser who enjoys combining strategic leadership with hands on delivery and who is motivated by building sustainable income and long term relationships with supporters. The Role Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, you will take the lead on all aspects of fundraising and marketing, developing and delivering an ambitious fundraising strategy that supports the organisation's wider objectives. You will lead a diverse team covering fundraising, marketing, events, community, corporate, trusts and grants, individual giving and supporter administration. You will provide clear direction, develop your team and ensure everyone is working towards shared income and engagement objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Developing and implementing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to achieve annual income targets. Leading and developing a broad fundraising programme across individual giving, legacy giving, corporate partnerships, community fundraising, events, trusts and foundations, grants and lottery. Identifying new opportunities, income streams and potential partnerships to support sustainable growth. Building and maintaining strong relationships with major donors, corporate partners, sponsors and other key supporters. Monitoring fundraising performance and using data and insight to evaluate and improve campaigns and activities. Preparing and managing the fundraising budget and ensuring resources are used effectively. Leading, motivating and developing the fundraising and marketing team, supporting a positive and collaborative culture. Overseeing the recruitment, management and engagement of staff and volunteers within the team. Developing and delivering an integrated marketing and communications strategy alongside the Marketing & Communications function. Ensuring the organisation has a strong and consistent brand, tone of voice and presence across its communications. Overseeing engaging content across the website, social media, newsletters, press releases, annual reports and other channels. About You We are looking for an experienced fundraising professional with a successful track record of delivering income and developing fundraising programmes within the charity sector. You will ideally bring : Significant experience in a similar fundraising leadership role. A proven track record of successful charity fundraising and achieving financial targets. Experience of developing and implementing departmental or organisational fundraising strategies. Strong experience across a range of fundraising disciplines and income streams. Experience of leading, recruiting and developing a team. Confidence in budgeting, financial planning and preparing business cases. The ability to work independently, prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure. Experience of working with and supporting volunteers. Salary & Benefits Salary: £50,000 per annum Contract type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Bromsgrove, Worcestershire hybrid working Deadline: On rolling basis Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Legal Assistant Location: London Salary: £55,000-£65,000 DOE Working Pattern: Office-based We have partnered with a growing organisation to recruit a Legal Assistant to support its Chief Legal Officer and wider business. This is a broad in-house role covering legal administration, contract coordination, corporate governance and wider corporate services. It would suit someone with experience supporting a legal function who is comfortable taking ownership of legal records, governance processes and day-to-day coordination across multiple areas of the business. Responsibilities: Maintain legal matter trackers, document registers and central filing systems. Draft, format, proofread and amend contracts, board papers, resolutions, minutes and legal correspondence. Coordinate contract review, approval, execution and e-signature processes. Maintain contract registers and track key dates including renewals, termination rights and commercial milestones. Ensure executed agreements, legal records and supporting documentation are accurately stored and easily accessible. Support board, committee and shareholder meeting administration, including agendas, board packs, minutes and resolutions. Maintain corporate registers, governance calendars and supporting company secretarial documentation. Assist with routine corporate filings and coordinate with external company secretarial providers and legal advisers. Support the administration of data protection, compliance and policy documentation. Coordinate information and documentation required for due diligence, audit, regulatory and assurance requests. Maintain legal templates, guidance documents, governance records and evidence repositories. Support invoice administration, supplier documentation and payment approval processes where required. Act as a central point of coordination between Legal, Finance, Operations, HR, external counsel and other third parties. Experience Required: Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Legal PA, Company Secretarial Assistant, Legal Operations Coordinator or similar. Experience supporting an in-house legal team, law firm, professional services organisation, financial services business or other regulated environment. Strong experience managing legal documents, records, trackers and filing systems. Experience supporting commercial contracts and coordinating approval or execution processes. Exposure to corporate governance, board administration or company secretarial work. Experience using e-signature platforms, document management systems or workflow tools. Exposure to compliance, data protection, due diligence or finance administration would be beneficial. Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Legal Assistant Location: London Salary: £55,000-£65,000 DOE Working Pattern: Office-based We have partnered with a growing organisation to recruit a Legal Assistant to support its Chief Legal Officer and wider business. This is a broad in-house role covering legal administration, contract coordination, corporate governance and wider corporate services. It would suit someone with experience supporting a legal function who is comfortable taking ownership of legal records, governance processes and day-to-day coordination across multiple areas of the business. Responsibilities: Maintain legal matter trackers, document registers and central filing systems. Draft, format, proofread and amend contracts, board papers, resolutions, minutes and legal correspondence. Coordinate contract review, approval, execution and e-signature processes. Maintain contract registers and track key dates including renewals, termination rights and commercial milestones. Ensure executed agreements, legal records and supporting documentation are accurately stored and easily accessible. Support board, committee and shareholder meeting administration, including agendas, board packs, minutes and resolutions. Maintain corporate registers, governance calendars and supporting company secretarial documentation. Assist with routine corporate filings and coordinate with external company secretarial providers and legal advisers. Support the administration of data protection, compliance and policy documentation. Coordinate information and documentation required for due diligence, audit, regulatory and assurance requests. Maintain legal templates, guidance documents, governance records and evidence repositories. Support invoice administration, supplier documentation and payment approval processes where required. Act as a central point of coordination between Legal, Finance, Operations, HR, external counsel and other third parties. Experience Required: Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Legal PA, Company Secretarial Assistant, Legal Operations Coordinator or similar. Experience supporting an in-house legal team, law firm, professional services organisation, financial services business or other regulated environment. Strong experience managing legal documents, records, trackers and filing systems. Experience supporting commercial contracts and coordinating approval or execution processes. Exposure to corporate governance, board administration or company secretarial work. Experience using e-signature platforms, document management systems or workflow tools. Exposure to compliance, data protection, due diligence or finance administration would be beneficial. Inventum Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Remote Salary : £70,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Expiry date: 27 October, 2026 Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys getting behind the numbers, influencing decisions and making a real impact? We're looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team, providing high-quality financial insight, challenge and support to senior stakeholders across our Operations directorate. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to play a key role in shaping financial decision-making. You'll combine strong technical expertise with commercial thinking, helping colleagues understand performance, identify opportunities and use resources effectively. The role As our Senior Finance Business Partner , you'll take ownership of management reporting for the Operations directorate, covering management accounts, budgets, quarterly forecasting, KPIs and variance analysis. You'll be working with budget holders at all levels of the business, including our Chief Operating Officer. Your insight will help senior leaders understand financial performance and make informed strategic and operational decisions. Using your experience in business partnering, you'll build strong relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted finance partner who can provide constructive challenge, commercial advice and practical solutions. You'll support effective decision-making, identify Value for Money opportunities and savings. You'll lead and develop a team of three colleagues, including an Apprentice, creating an environment where people can perform at their best and continue to grow. You'll work collaboratively with other Finance team members and look for ways to continuously improve our finance processes and systems. From time to time, you'll also deputise for the Head of Business Partnering. Approval of reconciliation work and contact with our external auditors throughout the year, will form part of this role. What we're looking for You'll be a qualified accountant with strong experience across management accounting, month and year-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and finance business partnering. Alongside your technical expertise, you'll bring: A strong customer-focused approach to Finance Business Partnering Confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-making Excellent analytical skills and the ability to turn complex financial information into clear, meaningful insight Proven leadership and people management skills Experience of working successfully within a changing environment A proactive, solutions-focused mindset The ability to identify, lead and deliver improvements to financial systems and processes Strong commercial acumen and a genuine commitment to delivering value for money Why this role? This is an opportunity to join a collaborative Finance team in a role where your expertise will have genuine influence. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, have the opportunity to challenge and shape financial thinking, develop your team and help drive continuous improvement across the organisation. If you're looking for a senior Finance Business Partnering role where you can look beyond the numbers, build trusted relationships and help turn financial insight into better business decisions, we'd love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (if applicable), satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Senior Finance Business Partner Location: Remote Salary : £70,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full-time Expiry date: 27 October, 2026 Are you a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys getting behind the numbers, influencing decisions and making a real impact? We're looking for an experienced Senior Finance Business Partner to join our Finance team, providing high-quality financial insight, challenge and support to senior stakeholders across our Operations directorate. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to play a key role in shaping financial decision-making. You'll combine strong technical expertise with commercial thinking, helping colleagues understand performance, identify opportunities and use resources effectively. The role As our Senior Finance Business Partner , you'll take ownership of management reporting for the Operations directorate, covering management accounts, budgets, quarterly forecasting, KPIs and variance analysis. You'll be working with budget holders at all levels of the business, including our Chief Operating Officer. Your insight will help senior leaders understand financial performance and make informed strategic and operational decisions. Using your experience in business partnering, you'll build strong relationships across the organisation, acting as a trusted finance partner who can provide constructive challenge, commercial advice and practical solutions. You'll support effective decision-making, identify Value for Money opportunities and savings. You'll lead and develop a team of three colleagues, including an Apprentice, creating an environment where people can perform at their best and continue to grow. You'll work collaboratively with other Finance team members and look for ways to continuously improve our finance processes and systems. From time to time, you'll also deputise for the Head of Business Partnering. Approval of reconciliation work and contact with our external auditors throughout the year, will form part of this role. What we're looking for You'll be a qualified accountant with strong experience across management accounting, month and year-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and finance business partnering. Alongside your technical expertise, you'll bring: A strong customer-focused approach to Finance Business Partnering Confident communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence decision-making Excellent analytical skills and the ability to turn complex financial information into clear, meaningful insight Proven leadership and people management skills Experience of working successfully within a changing environment A proactive, solutions-focused mindset The ability to identify, lead and deliver improvements to financial systems and processes Strong commercial acumen and a genuine commitment to delivering value for money Why this role? This is an opportunity to join a collaborative Finance team in a role where your expertise will have genuine influence. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, have the opportunity to challenge and shape financial thinking, develop your team and help drive continuous improvement across the organisation. If you're looking for a senior Finance Business Partnering role where you can look beyond the numbers, build trusted relationships and help turn financial insight into better business decisions, we'd love to hear from you. Appointment to this role will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (if applicable), satisfactory references and possession of a valid Right to Work document. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Agilis Search are proud to have been retained by Klipspringer for their recruitment of a Chief Financial Officer. Klipspringer are an ambitious leading food safety compliance partner for food and beverage businesses across the UK and Ireland, Established in 1999 Klipspringer are a family owned business with an ambitious and clearly defined plan to grow revenue and profitability. To deliver this successfully, they are looking for an exceptional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their leadership team and play a central role in shaping the next stage of the business. As CFO you will own the financial strategy, capital structure and commercial discipline to deliver significant growth sustainably. You will be providing the Board of Directors with the forecasting, reporting and risk management needed to make fast, well-informed decisions, and taking the lead on funding, M&A and exit-readiness as the business scales. As CFO you will also hold oversight of Corporate Services, ensuring HR, Compliance, H&S and Systems are all successfully underpinning the business. This is a newly created role providing strategic financial leadership and supporting the next phase of growth, so you will be commercially astute and have a proven track record scaling a business through a comparable growth trajectory (e.g. doubling revenue or EBITDA). Key skills: Professional qualification in financial management (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent). Experience raising or managing external capital (debt and/or equity) and/or preparing a business for a liquidity event. M&A experience across due diligence, integration and post-acquisition value delivery. Experience operating across multiple regions/jurisdictions, with working knowledge of the compliance implications of expansion. Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of partnering directly with Sales, Marketing and Operations on pricing and margin. Team player - humble, hungry and people-smart - with strong internal communication skills. Work in line with the company's core values Care, Competence and Focus; Klipspringer moved into brand new purpose build offices in the East of Ipswich in 2024, where this position will be based. Alongside competitive salary, this position offers good benefits, including up to 25% of salary in annual bonus, car allowance and PMI. This position is solely managed by Agilis Search, so any applications will have to go to Amy Perks at Agilis Search.
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Agilis Search are proud to have been retained by Klipspringer for their recruitment of a Chief Financial Officer. Klipspringer are an ambitious leading food safety compliance partner for food and beverage businesses across the UK and Ireland, Established in 1999 Klipspringer are a family owned business with an ambitious and clearly defined plan to grow revenue and profitability. To deliver this successfully, they are looking for an exceptional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their leadership team and play a central role in shaping the next stage of the business. As CFO you will own the financial strategy, capital structure and commercial discipline to deliver significant growth sustainably. You will be providing the Board of Directors with the forecasting, reporting and risk management needed to make fast, well-informed decisions, and taking the lead on funding, M&A and exit-readiness as the business scales. As CFO you will also hold oversight of Corporate Services, ensuring HR, Compliance, H&S and Systems are all successfully underpinning the business. This is a newly created role providing strategic financial leadership and supporting the next phase of growth, so you will be commercially astute and have a proven track record scaling a business through a comparable growth trajectory (e.g. doubling revenue or EBITDA). Key skills: Professional qualification in financial management (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent). Experience raising or managing external capital (debt and/or equity) and/or preparing a business for a liquidity event. M&A experience across due diligence, integration and post-acquisition value delivery. Experience operating across multiple regions/jurisdictions, with working knowledge of the compliance implications of expansion. Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of partnering directly with Sales, Marketing and Operations on pricing and margin. Team player - humble, hungry and people-smart - with strong internal communication skills. Work in line with the company's core values Care, Competence and Focus; Klipspringer moved into brand new purpose build offices in the East of Ipswich in 2024, where this position will be based. Alongside competitive salary, this position offers good benefits, including up to 25% of salary in annual bonus, car allowance and PMI. This position is solely managed by Agilis Search, so any applications will have to go to Amy Perks at Agilis Search.
Head of Applications & Automation Hybrid or remote-based, with travel to Preston Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 DOE 37 hours per week A glance at the role: This is a senior technology leadership opportunity to shape how LPPA uses enterprise applications, automation and systems integration to deliver better services for our colleagues, employers and members. As Head of Applications & Automation, you will set the strategic direction for LPPA's enterprise applications portfolio and automation capability, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient and effective while identifying opportunities to simplify processes and improve user experience. Working closely with the Chief Technology Officer as a key member of the IT Leadership Team, you will lead LPPA's enterprise applications roadmap, automation strategy, governance and integration approach. You will also lead the Applications & Automation team, develop strategic partnerships and help shape LPPA's wider technology agenda. A bit about us: Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi-award-winning organisation and one of the UK's leading pension administration companies. We support over 1,500 employers and more than 700,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes. What we can offer you: - Salary of £80,000-£85,000 DOE + annual bonus scheme - 30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, two concessionary days and your birthday, with the option to buy and sell leave - Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions - Health or Dental Plan and Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme - Free car parking in Preston City Centre What you'll be doing: Strategic Leadership & Application Portfolio Management - Develop the roadmap for enterprise applications and automation services - Review LPPA's application landscape to maximise value, user experience and efficiency - Identify opportunities to simplify and modernise business processes through technology - Ensure technology investments deliver measurable business benefits and service improvements Automation, Integration & Applications - Own LPPA's automation roadmap, assessing and prioritising opportunities across the organisation - Chair the Automation Forum, ensuring effective governance and prioritisation - Oversee integration between core systems, third-party applications and external data sources - Ensure automation and integration solutions are scalable, secure and resilient - Lead the support and continual improvement of LPPA's enterprise applications - Oversee application performance, upgrades, enhancements and major incidents Enterprise Applications Leadership - Lead the support, maintenance and improvement of LPPA's enterprise applications - Ensure business-critical applications meet service, availability, performance and user satisfaction standards - Maintain governance and lifecycle management for enterprise systems - Oversee application upgrades, enhancements and new functionality - Act as an escalation point for major application incidents and risks Leadership & People Management - Lead and develop a high-performing Applications & Automation team - Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement - Set objectives and priorities aligned with LPPA's strategic goals - Support professional development and plan for future skills and capability needs Supplier, Governance & Stakeholder Management - Manage relationships with software vendors, implementation partners and support providers - Monitor supplier performance and contractual obligations - Maintain governance frameworks and operating standards for enterprise applications and automation - Build relationships across the business, translating requirements into effective technology solutions - Contribute to the leadership and continuous improvement of the wider IT function You'll need: - Significant senior leadership experience in enterprise applications, business systems, automation or digital services - A track record of delivering application strategies, roadmaps and technology-enabled transformation - Experience delivering measurable business value and service improvements through technology - Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary technical teams - Strong experience managing enterprise applications, including performance, risk, resilience and security - Experience of automation, workflow orchestration, systems integration and process optimisation - Strong knowledge of automation and integration technologies, including UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform, APIs or comparable platforms - Experience establishing governance and assurance for enterprise technology and automation - Strong commercial and supplier-management experience - The ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex technology issues into clear decisions - Strong strategic thinking, judgement and problem-solving skills - Understanding of technology risk, information security, service management and regulatory considerations Nice to have: - SQL, reporting and data analysis experience - UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform or related automation qualifications - Experience of enterprise systems governance or service management frameworks - Familiarity with Agile delivery methods - Experience in pensions, financial services, the public sector, regulated environments or member-focused organisations Working with and upholding our values: - Working together - Committed to excellence - Doing the right thing - Forward thinking
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Head of Applications & Automation Hybrid or remote-based, with travel to Preston Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 DOE 37 hours per week A glance at the role: This is a senior technology leadership opportunity to shape how LPPA uses enterprise applications, automation and systems integration to deliver better services for our colleagues, employers and members. As Head of Applications & Automation, you will set the strategic direction for LPPA's enterprise applications portfolio and automation capability, ensuring systems remain secure, resilient and effective while identifying opportunities to simplify processes and improve user experience. Working closely with the Chief Technology Officer as a key member of the IT Leadership Team, you will lead LPPA's enterprise applications roadmap, automation strategy, governance and integration approach. You will also lead the Applications & Automation team, develop strategic partnerships and help shape LPPA's wider technology agenda. A bit about us: Local Pensions Partnership Administration (LPPA) is a multi-award-winning organisation and one of the UK's leading pension administration companies. We support over 1,500 employers and more than 700,000 members of Local Government, Police and Firefighter pension schemes. What we can offer you: - Salary of £80,000-£85,000 DOE + annual bonus scheme - 30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, two concessionary days and your birthday, with the option to buy and sell leave - Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions - Health or Dental Plan and Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme - Free car parking in Preston City Centre What you'll be doing: Strategic Leadership & Application Portfolio Management - Develop the roadmap for enterprise applications and automation services - Review LPPA's application landscape to maximise value, user experience and efficiency - Identify opportunities to simplify and modernise business processes through technology - Ensure technology investments deliver measurable business benefits and service improvements Automation, Integration & Applications - Own LPPA's automation roadmap, assessing and prioritising opportunities across the organisation - Chair the Automation Forum, ensuring effective governance and prioritisation - Oversee integration between core systems, third-party applications and external data sources - Ensure automation and integration solutions are scalable, secure and resilient - Lead the support and continual improvement of LPPA's enterprise applications - Oversee application performance, upgrades, enhancements and major incidents Enterprise Applications Leadership - Lead the support, maintenance and improvement of LPPA's enterprise applications - Ensure business-critical applications meet service, availability, performance and user satisfaction standards - Maintain governance and lifecycle management for enterprise systems - Oversee application upgrades, enhancements and new functionality - Act as an escalation point for major application incidents and risks Leadership & People Management - Lead and develop a high-performing Applications & Automation team - Foster accountability, collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement - Set objectives and priorities aligned with LPPA's strategic goals - Support professional development and plan for future skills and capability needs Supplier, Governance & Stakeholder Management - Manage relationships with software vendors, implementation partners and support providers - Monitor supplier performance and contractual obligations - Maintain governance frameworks and operating standards for enterprise applications and automation - Build relationships across the business, translating requirements into effective technology solutions - Contribute to the leadership and continuous improvement of the wider IT function You'll need: - Significant senior leadership experience in enterprise applications, business systems, automation or digital services - A track record of delivering application strategies, roadmaps and technology-enabled transformation - Experience delivering measurable business value and service improvements through technology - Experience leading and developing multidisciplinary technical teams - Strong experience managing enterprise applications, including performance, risk, resilience and security - Experience of automation, workflow orchestration, systems integration and process optimisation - Strong knowledge of automation and integration technologies, including UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform, APIs or comparable platforms - Experience establishing governance and assurance for enterprise technology and automation - Strong commercial and supplier-management experience - The ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex technology issues into clear decisions - Strong strategic thinking, judgement and problem-solving skills - Understanding of technology risk, information security, service management and regulatory considerations Nice to have: - SQL, reporting and data analysis experience - UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform or related automation qualifications - Experience of enterprise systems governance or service management frameworks - Familiarity with Agile delivery methods - Experience in pensions, financial services, the public sector, regulated environments or member-focused organisations Working with and upholding our values: - Working together - Committed to excellence - Doing the right thing - Forward thinking
Chief Data Officer £160,000-£180,000 London (Hybrid - 1x Day a Week in Office) The Company This is a high-growth, PE-backed financial services business operating within the consumer credit and instalment payments space; with an ambitious growth agenda, the business is investing heavily in its technology, data and product capabilities. This is a key leadership hire as the organisation looks to modernise its data estate, build stronger engineering capabilities and use data more effectively across the customer journey! The Role As the Chief Data Officer, you will take ownership of the data strategy and lead a significant transformation of the organisation's data and analytics capabilities. Your remit is to come in, review and reshape the existing data capability, define the target operating model and lead the development of a modern data lake and warehouse architecture. A major focus will be creating a genuinely self-serve data environment, enabling teams across the business to access and use data more effectively. You will work closely with a tight-knit senior leadership team. The role will also have a strong focus on using AI to improve engineering productivity, including increasing development speed and efficiency through modern coding and development practices; one of the initial priorities will be the customer onboarding journey, using data to improve personalisation, analytics and the overall customer experience. Your Skills & Experience Senior data leader operating at Director / Chief Data Officer level Strong background within a technology-led business Experience building or significantly transforming data functions Strong understanding of data engineering, data architecture, data platforms and analytics Experience developing data lakes / modern data warehouses Strong track record of creating self-serve data capabilities Comfortable being highly hands-on with technology and technical detail Experience working with Azure / Microsoft data technologies highly desirable Strong understanding of AI and how it can be used to improve engineering productivity and development efficiency Experience working alongside architecture, product and engineering leadership Able to operate strategically while remaining close to the technical detail Financial services, fintech or similar technology-led environments would be advantageous The Benefits £160,000-£180,000 How to Apply Please register your interest by sending your CV to Adam Osborne at Harnham via the Apply link on this page
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Chief Data Officer £160,000-£180,000 London (Hybrid - 1x Day a Week in Office) The Company This is a high-growth, PE-backed financial services business operating within the consumer credit and instalment payments space; with an ambitious growth agenda, the business is investing heavily in its technology, data and product capabilities. This is a key leadership hire as the organisation looks to modernise its data estate, build stronger engineering capabilities and use data more effectively across the customer journey! The Role As the Chief Data Officer, you will take ownership of the data strategy and lead a significant transformation of the organisation's data and analytics capabilities. Your remit is to come in, review and reshape the existing data capability, define the target operating model and lead the development of a modern data lake and warehouse architecture. A major focus will be creating a genuinely self-serve data environment, enabling teams across the business to access and use data more effectively. You will work closely with a tight-knit senior leadership team. The role will also have a strong focus on using AI to improve engineering productivity, including increasing development speed and efficiency through modern coding and development practices; one of the initial priorities will be the customer onboarding journey, using data to improve personalisation, analytics and the overall customer experience. Your Skills & Experience Senior data leader operating at Director / Chief Data Officer level Strong background within a technology-led business Experience building or significantly transforming data functions Strong understanding of data engineering, data architecture, data platforms and analytics Experience developing data lakes / modern data warehouses Strong track record of creating self-serve data capabilities Comfortable being highly hands-on with technology and technical detail Experience working with Azure / Microsoft data technologies highly desirable Strong understanding of AI and how it can be used to improve engineering productivity and development efficiency Experience working alongside architecture, product and engineering leadership Able to operate strategically while remaining close to the technical detail Financial services, fintech or similar technology-led environments would be advantageous The Benefits £160,000-£180,000 How to Apply Please register your interest by sending your CV to Adam Osborne at Harnham via the Apply link on this page
Head of Finance £56,000-£65,000 Bath based with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office About EJF The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is a global non-profit organisation working to protect the natural world and our fundamental human right to a secure environment. We work at the frontlines of environmental injustice, alongside communities most affected by climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, and exploitation - transforming evidence into action, and injustice into lasting change. Through field investigations, rigorous research, and strategic international advocacy, we expose environmental crime, challenge impunity, and catalyse systemic reform. Our work delivers real-world impact, shaping policy, strengthening governance, protecting vital ecosystems, and defending those who risk their lives to safeguard them. Our campaigns span four interconnected areas: oceans, climate, forests and wetlands, and the training, protection, and empowerment of environmental defenders and investigative journalists. From illegal fishing and plastic pollution to deforestation, land grabs, and climate breakdown, we confront some of the most complex and urgent crises of our time - always with a focus on accountability, equity, and durable solutions. About the role: This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and conscientious qualified accountant to join a dynamic, high-impact team working to protect the global environment and defend human rights. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead the international finance team and provide financial insight and analysis to the CEO and Senior Management Team to support a fast-growing, ambitious charity. This role is right for you if you're an energetic, meticulously organised finance professional with a strong commitment to protecting the environment and the people who depend on it. You'll work globally to ensure EJF's financial administration runs efficiently in every country where we operate, securing value for money so that resources are focused on delivering impact. Key responsibilities: Maintaining and improving EJF's global financial policies, systems, controls and processes, ensuring they are applied consistently in every country where EJF operates. Managing six finance staff working in the UK and overseas. Ensuring the production of accurate, accessible and insightful monthly and annual global financial reporting for internal and external audiences. Providing strategic financial forecasts, insights and advice to the CEO, Senior Management Team and Trustees to inform planning and decision-making. Preparing budgets for funding proposals and ensuring accurate and timely financial projections of spend against grants and reporting to funders. Leading the annual organisational budget process, including multi-year financial plans. Mentoring team leads on financial budgeting, tracking and expenditure oversight. Monitoring and ensuring value for money in expenditure, identifying and removing inefficiencies and waste. Developing and executing EJF's treasury strategy, including managing currency risk and reserves. Overseeing payroll and pensions, working with external providers where relevant. Completing regulatory returns as required by the Charity Commission and statutory bodies in the countries of operation. Leading the annual external audit and overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts. Managing financial risk, including safeguarding EJF against fraud, and maintaining relationships with auditors, banks and other professional advisers. Essential skills and experience Demonstrable commitment to EJF's vision, mission and values and a determination to change the world for the better. Qualified accountant with a superb eye for detail. Minimum of six years' work experience, preferably in the international charity sector, including responsibility for managing a finance team. Demonstrable experience designing and implementing financial controls and securing good value for money through procurement and commissioning. Strong IT skills, and experience managing IT systems and/or databases. Excellent communication skills, in writing and in person. Proactive and solution-oriented, highly organised and self-motivated. Enthusiastic, outgoing and friendly, able to work in a growing, diverse, international team with minimal supervision. Experience of working with the UK Charity SORP and the production of the annual report and accounts. Experience with multi-currency income & expenditure and management of the processes around sub-grants to overseas partners. Ability to travel to EJF's countries of operation to assess the development and implementation of financial systems and to manage finance staff. What we offer 22 days' annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), increasing with each year of service, plus additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year. Private healthcare package. Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions increasing over time. Flexible working hours and hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office / 2 from home). Cycle-to-work scheme. A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive working environment, with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression. The chance to contribute to an organisation delivering real-world impact for people and planet. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For more information on this opportunity including a job description and person spec please contact Nicola Shaw our retained consultant on or to apply send a CV and support statement to Closing date 1st November early applications are strongly encouraged Interview date 12th November
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Finance £56,000-£65,000 Bath based with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office About EJF The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is a global non-profit organisation working to protect the natural world and our fundamental human right to a secure environment. We work at the frontlines of environmental injustice, alongside communities most affected by climate breakdown, biodiversity loss, and exploitation - transforming evidence into action, and injustice into lasting change. Through field investigations, rigorous research, and strategic international advocacy, we expose environmental crime, challenge impunity, and catalyse systemic reform. Our work delivers real-world impact, shaping policy, strengthening governance, protecting vital ecosystems, and defending those who risk their lives to safeguard them. Our campaigns span four interconnected areas: oceans, climate, forests and wetlands, and the training, protection, and empowerment of environmental defenders and investigative journalists. From illegal fishing and plastic pollution to deforestation, land grabs, and climate breakdown, we confront some of the most complex and urgent crises of our time - always with a focus on accountability, equity, and durable solutions. About the role: This is a rare opportunity for an experienced and conscientious qualified accountant to join a dynamic, high-impact team working to protect the global environment and defend human rights. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll lead the international finance team and provide financial insight and analysis to the CEO and Senior Management Team to support a fast-growing, ambitious charity. This role is right for you if you're an energetic, meticulously organised finance professional with a strong commitment to protecting the environment and the people who depend on it. You'll work globally to ensure EJF's financial administration runs efficiently in every country where we operate, securing value for money so that resources are focused on delivering impact. Key responsibilities: Maintaining and improving EJF's global financial policies, systems, controls and processes, ensuring they are applied consistently in every country where EJF operates. Managing six finance staff working in the UK and overseas. Ensuring the production of accurate, accessible and insightful monthly and annual global financial reporting for internal and external audiences. Providing strategic financial forecasts, insights and advice to the CEO, Senior Management Team and Trustees to inform planning and decision-making. Preparing budgets for funding proposals and ensuring accurate and timely financial projections of spend against grants and reporting to funders. Leading the annual organisational budget process, including multi-year financial plans. Mentoring team leads on financial budgeting, tracking and expenditure oversight. Monitoring and ensuring value for money in expenditure, identifying and removing inefficiencies and waste. Developing and executing EJF's treasury strategy, including managing currency risk and reserves. Overseeing payroll and pensions, working with external providers where relevant. Completing regulatory returns as required by the Charity Commission and statutory bodies in the countries of operation. Leading the annual external audit and overseeing the preparation of statutory accounts. Managing financial risk, including safeguarding EJF against fraud, and maintaining relationships with auditors, banks and other professional advisers. Essential skills and experience Demonstrable commitment to EJF's vision, mission and values and a determination to change the world for the better. Qualified accountant with a superb eye for detail. Minimum of six years' work experience, preferably in the international charity sector, including responsibility for managing a finance team. Demonstrable experience designing and implementing financial controls and securing good value for money through procurement and commissioning. Strong IT skills, and experience managing IT systems and/or databases. Excellent communication skills, in writing and in person. Proactive and solution-oriented, highly organised and self-motivated. Enthusiastic, outgoing and friendly, able to work in a growing, diverse, international team with minimal supervision. Experience of working with the UK Charity SORP and the production of the annual report and accounts. Experience with multi-currency income & expenditure and management of the processes around sub-grants to overseas partners. Ability to travel to EJF's countries of operation to assess the development and implementation of financial systems and to manage finance staff. What we offer 22 days' annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), increasing with each year of service, plus additional paid leave between Christmas and New Year. Private healthcare package. Generous pension scheme, with employer contributions increasing over time. Flexible working hours and hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office / 2 from home). Cycle-to-work scheme. A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive working environment, with genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression. The chance to contribute to an organisation delivering real-world impact for people and planet. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For more information on this opportunity including a job description and person spec please contact Nicola Shaw our retained consultant on or to apply send a CV and support statement to Closing date 1st November early applications are strongly encouraged Interview date 12th November
Michael Page Property and Construction
Manchester, Lancashire
The Director of Property and Land Services is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The role provides strategic leadership, professional oversight and corporate accountability for the management, development and stewardship of the Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance's property portfolio and related assets. Client Details Manchester Diocese serves a vibrant, dynamic and creative community in the North West of England. It covers an area of 416 square miles and has a total population of 2.2 million. The diocese is divided into four archdeaconries, seven deaneries and 33 mission communities. There are more than 300 places of worship and chaplaincies, which are organised into 256 parishes and 175 benefices. Together, we're building a vibrant future for our diocese through four key themes - Parish Renewal, Growing Younger, Church Planting & Revitalisation and Developing Missional Leaders. This role also offers the opportunity to lead and develop an already talented and committed team, while identifying where additional capacity and expertise can help us meet future needs. We are looking for a leader who can build on existing strengths, encourage innovation, and create an environment in which people can thrive. Description The Director of Land & Property will be the strategic lead for the organisations property portfolio across Greater Manchester. Reporting directly into the CEO and overseeing a team of Surveyors and Property Officers. Responsible for the continued improvement of the clergy housing. Develop and implement a diocesan property and asset management strategy aligned to diocesan priorities and strategic objectives. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulation and professional standards, including health and safety requirements. Lead the preparation and management of property budgets and capital programmes. Lead the property contribution towards diocesan and national Church net zero ambitions. Build effective relationships with clergy, parishes, bishops, trustees, local authorities, contractors and external advisers. Profile Significant senior leadership experience within property, estates, asset management or surveying. Professionally qualified Surveyor. Experience of leading complex property portfolios and multidisciplinary teams. Strong strategic asset management capability. Commercial acumen and financial management experience. Experience of governance, risk management and regulatory compliance. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience of presenting to boards, committees or senior executive groups. A collaborative leadership style and a commitment to service excellence. Sympathy with the aims, values and ethos of the Church of England. Job Offer £70 - 75,000 annual salary Up to 18% employer pension contribution Agile working 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays 35 hrs/wk Collaborative working environment Career progression opportunities
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
The Director of Property and Land Services is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. The role provides strategic leadership, professional oversight and corporate accountability for the management, development and stewardship of the Manchester Diocesan Board of Finance's property portfolio and related assets. Client Details Manchester Diocese serves a vibrant, dynamic and creative community in the North West of England. It covers an area of 416 square miles and has a total population of 2.2 million. The diocese is divided into four archdeaconries, seven deaneries and 33 mission communities. There are more than 300 places of worship and chaplaincies, which are organised into 256 parishes and 175 benefices. Together, we're building a vibrant future for our diocese through four key themes - Parish Renewal, Growing Younger, Church Planting & Revitalisation and Developing Missional Leaders. This role also offers the opportunity to lead and develop an already talented and committed team, while identifying where additional capacity and expertise can help us meet future needs. We are looking for a leader who can build on existing strengths, encourage innovation, and create an environment in which people can thrive. Description The Director of Land & Property will be the strategic lead for the organisations property portfolio across Greater Manchester. Reporting directly into the CEO and overseeing a team of Surveyors and Property Officers. Responsible for the continued improvement of the clergy housing. Develop and implement a diocesan property and asset management strategy aligned to diocesan priorities and strategic objectives. Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulation and professional standards, including health and safety requirements. Lead the preparation and management of property budgets and capital programmes. Lead the property contribution towards diocesan and national Church net zero ambitions. Build effective relationships with clergy, parishes, bishops, trustees, local authorities, contractors and external advisers. Profile Significant senior leadership experience within property, estates, asset management or surveying. Professionally qualified Surveyor. Experience of leading complex property portfolios and multidisciplinary teams. Strong strategic asset management capability. Commercial acumen and financial management experience. Experience of governance, risk management and regulatory compliance. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience of presenting to boards, committees or senior executive groups. A collaborative leadership style and a commitment to service excellence. Sympathy with the aims, values and ethos of the Church of England. Job Offer £70 - 75,000 annual salary Up to 18% employer pension contribution Agile working 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays 35 hrs/wk Collaborative working environment Career progression opportunities
Great opportunity for your finance skills to make a real difference Hybrid role based in Leed with 2 days onsite and free parking Head of Finance Charity supporting communities across the North Leeds / hybrid £55,000 Permanent Want to lead a finance function where the numbers make a real difference to people's lives? We're working with a well-established charity that supports communities across the North of England. They're looking for a Head of Finance to lead their finance team and deputise for the Chief Finance Officer. You'll be responsible for the whole finance function. That covers financial and management accounting, budgeting and forecasting, treasury, transactional finance, systems and housing rents. As part of the senior management team, you'll help shape the organisation's culture and direction, not just report on it. What you'll be doing Leading the annual budget and medium-term financial plan, giving budget holders both support and challenge Producing accurate monthly group and entity management accounts, with commentary that helps people make decisions Keeping a strong financial control framework in place and making sure any weaknesses get fixed quickly Leading year end, the external audit and the group and subsidiary statutory accounts Overseeing treasury, including weekly cash-flow forecasting Leading the financial governance of housing rents and service charges, including annual rent setting, compliance and assurance Reviewing and signing off tenders and grant applications Driving improvements to finance systems, data quality and reporting automation Leading and developing a high-performing team, with accountability and continuous improvement at its heart What you'll bring A full accountancy qualification and experience in a senior finance role Experience of leading a large financial accounting function with a strong focus on control Hands-on experience of year end, consolidation, group statutory accounts and external audit Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and SORP Proven line management experience and real leadership presence The ability to explain complex financial information clearly to people who aren't accountants A genuine commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work This charity says openly they value potential. So if you don't tick every desirable box, please don't rule yourself out - give me a call for a chat first. What's in it for you Salary of £55,000 Hybrid working - 2 days on site 33 days of annual leave (rising to 38 days with service), which includes bank holidays and the option to buy up to 5 additional days per year To find out more, get in touch with Lucy Rider at Broster Buchanan for a confidential conversation. Broster Buchanan is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone, and we're happy to discuss any adjustments you might need during the process.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Great opportunity for your finance skills to make a real difference Hybrid role based in Leed with 2 days onsite and free parking Head of Finance Charity supporting communities across the North Leeds / hybrid £55,000 Permanent Want to lead a finance function where the numbers make a real difference to people's lives? We're working with a well-established charity that supports communities across the North of England. They're looking for a Head of Finance to lead their finance team and deputise for the Chief Finance Officer. You'll be responsible for the whole finance function. That covers financial and management accounting, budgeting and forecasting, treasury, transactional finance, systems and housing rents. As part of the senior management team, you'll help shape the organisation's culture and direction, not just report on it. What you'll be doing Leading the annual budget and medium-term financial plan, giving budget holders both support and challenge Producing accurate monthly group and entity management accounts, with commentary that helps people make decisions Keeping a strong financial control framework in place and making sure any weaknesses get fixed quickly Leading year end, the external audit and the group and subsidiary statutory accounts Overseeing treasury, including weekly cash-flow forecasting Leading the financial governance of housing rents and service charges, including annual rent setting, compliance and assurance Reviewing and signing off tenders and grant applications Driving improvements to finance systems, data quality and reporting automation Leading and developing a high-performing team, with accountability and continuous improvement at its heart What you'll bring A full accountancy qualification and experience in a senior finance role Experience of leading a large financial accounting function with a strong focus on control Hands-on experience of year end, consolidation, group statutory accounts and external audit Strong technical knowledge of FRS 102 and SORP Proven line management experience and real leadership presence The ability to explain complex financial information clearly to people who aren't accountants A genuine commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism A UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work This charity says openly they value potential. So if you don't tick every desirable box, please don't rule yourself out - give me a call for a chat first. What's in it for you Salary of £55,000 Hybrid working - 2 days on site 33 days of annual leave (rising to 38 days with service), which includes bank holidays and the option to buy up to 5 additional days per year To find out more, get in touch with Lucy Rider at Broster Buchanan for a confidential conversation. Broster Buchanan is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone, and we're happy to discuss any adjustments you might need during the process.
Finance Manager Contract: Permanent Full-time Location: Oxford Hybrid Working Salary: £39,827-£45,358 Additional Benefits: Hybrid working options; 10% employer pension contribution; life insurance; generous annual leave allowance. Our client is an international Christian movement working across the world to support students and develop student-led communities. Through local, regional and global partnerships, it seeks to encourage students to explore and live out the Christian faith, build vibrant communities and equip the next generation to take initiative in sharing their faith within university communities. The role Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Manager will be the senior technical accounting professional within the finance team. You will take responsibility for financial control, financial reporting, audit management and the effective operation of financial processes across the organisation. This is a key role, providing professional financial expertise and advice to colleagues across the organisation and supporting effective stewardship of organisational resources. Key responsibilities You will: Act as the lead subject matter expert on financial accounting, financial controls, charity SORP compliance and statutory reporting. Provide professional financial advice and guidance to budget holders and managers. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, charity regulations, internal controls and financial policies. Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and act as the principal contact for external auditors. Analyse financial performance, identifying risks, trends and opportunities for improvement. Lead the development and continuous improvement of finance processes, systems and controls. Oversee the finance control environment and implementation of organisational policies and procedures. Line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Administrators, including regular one-to-one meetings and annual reviews. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Oversee income and expenditure processes, ensuring financial information is recorded accurately, efficiently and promptly. Monitor and analyse financial data to support budget holders in making sound financial decisions. Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and contribute to the production of monthly management accounts and annual accounts. Manage the annual audit and finance reporting processes. Support the preparation of the annual budget and regular financial forecasting. About you You will be a fully qualified accountant, or have equivalent experience, with relevant experience in charity finance administration and UK financial regulations. You will have: At least three years' finance experience in a senior role. Experience using ERP systems and financial data to inform business decisions. Experience setting and monitoring budgets. Experience successfully implementing change and managing staff. Strong knowledge of the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and UK financial reporting requirements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-finance colleagues. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence using Office 365, Word, Outlook and Teams. A logical, methodical and efficient approach, with excellent attention to detail. The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and work well under pressure. A solutions-focused approach to problem solving and the ability to adapt and assimilate new knowledge quickly. The ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural environment and build strong relationships across cultures. A collaborative approach, while also being comfortable working independently. Experience of working in a charity, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US GAAP would be advantageous. Occupational requirement This post has an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to resonate with and agree with the organisation's Christian values. The organisation's values include: Faithfulness to Scripture - recognising the Bible as the ultimate authority and inspiration for life and ministry. Prayer - maintaining a posture of humility and dependence on God through prayer. Community - cultivating local, regional and global communities that encourage fellowship and learning. Student Initiative - supporting students to take initiative in witness to the university. Unity in Diversity - valuing the diversity of God's creation and the worldwide body of Christ. Partnership - working collaboratively with one another, the local church and like-minded organisations around the world. What you'll bring We are looking for someone who combines strong technical finance expertise with a collaborative, service-focused approach. You will be comfortable working at both a detailed operational level and a strategic level, able to provide sound financial advice while developing people, processes and systems. If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a role where your expertise can make a meaningful contribution to an international Christian movement, we would love to hear from you.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Finance Manager Contract: Permanent Full-time Location: Oxford Hybrid Working Salary: £39,827-£45,358 Additional Benefits: Hybrid working options; 10% employer pension contribution; life insurance; generous annual leave allowance. Our client is an international Christian movement working across the world to support students and develop student-led communities. Through local, regional and global partnerships, it seeks to encourage students to explore and live out the Christian faith, build vibrant communities and equip the next generation to take initiative in sharing their faith within university communities. The role Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Finance Manager will be the senior technical accounting professional within the finance team. You will take responsibility for financial control, financial reporting, audit management and the effective operation of financial processes across the organisation. This is a key role, providing professional financial expertise and advice to colleagues across the organisation and supporting effective stewardship of organisational resources. Key responsibilities You will: Act as the lead subject matter expert on financial accounting, financial controls, charity SORP compliance and statutory reporting. Provide professional financial advice and guidance to budget holders and managers. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, charity regulations, internal controls and financial policies. Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and act as the principal contact for external auditors. Analyse financial performance, identifying risks, trends and opportunities for improvement. Lead the development and continuous improvement of finance processes, systems and controls. Oversee the finance control environment and implementation of organisational policies and procedures. Line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Administrators, including regular one-to-one meetings and annual reviews. Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Oversee income and expenditure processes, ensuring financial information is recorded accurately, efficiently and promptly. Monitor and analyse financial data to support budget holders in making sound financial decisions. Oversee month-end and year-end close processes and contribute to the production of monthly management accounts and annual accounts. Manage the annual audit and finance reporting processes. Support the preparation of the annual budget and regular financial forecasting. About you You will be a fully qualified accountant, or have equivalent experience, with relevant experience in charity finance administration and UK financial regulations. You will have: At least three years' finance experience in a senior role. Experience using ERP systems and financial data to inform business decisions. Experience setting and monitoring budgets. Experience successfully implementing change and managing staff. Strong knowledge of the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and UK financial reporting requirements. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-finance colleagues. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence using Office 365, Word, Outlook and Teams. A logical, methodical and efficient approach, with excellent attention to detail. The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and work well under pressure. A solutions-focused approach to problem solving and the ability to adapt and assimilate new knowledge quickly. The ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural environment and build strong relationships across cultures. A collaborative approach, while also being comfortable working independently. Experience of working in a charity, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and US GAAP would be advantageous. Occupational requirement This post has an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to resonate with and agree with the organisation's Christian values. The organisation's values include: Faithfulness to Scripture - recognising the Bible as the ultimate authority and inspiration for life and ministry. Prayer - maintaining a posture of humility and dependence on God through prayer. Community - cultivating local, regional and global communities that encourage fellowship and learning. Student Initiative - supporting students to take initiative in witness to the university. Unity in Diversity - valuing the diversity of God's creation and the worldwide body of Christ. Partnership - working collaboratively with one another, the local church and like-minded organisations around the world. What you'll bring We are looking for someone who combines strong technical finance expertise with a collaborative, service-focused approach. You will be comfortable working at both a detailed operational level and a strategic level, able to provide sound financial advice while developing people, processes and systems. If you are an experienced finance professional looking for a role where your expertise can make a meaningful contribution to an international Christian movement, we would love to hear from you.
Chief Financial Officer Northamptonshire (on-site) £110,000 to £130,000 bonus EMI share options scheme The opportunity Our client is a founder-led, international services business with turnover of c£30m and EBITDA of c£5m. They have ambitious growth plans and are preparing for external investment and M&A. They are looking for a CFO who can step in at board level, professionalise the finance function and lead the business through its next stage of growth. The role Reporting to the board, you will own the financial strategy and the numbers behind it: Lead financial strategy in line with the growth plan, including M&A and investment readiness (preparing to go to market, due diligence, acquisitions) Own budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling, and present monthly board packs with clear insight on performance Work in close partnership with the existing Head of Finance, providing strategic direction while supporting the development of the wider finance team Lead the transformation of finance processes and systems, improving the accuracy of MI and core reporting Manage audit, compliance and financial risk, including FX exposure across multiple currencies Build relationships with investors, banks, auditors and other external stakeholders About you Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Experience transforming a finance function International experience, with hands-on exposure to multi-currency and FX risk M&A experience, ideally raising funds, acquisitions or due diligence in a corporate or PE-backed setting Experience in a business of similar size and scale Working knowledge of Sage and comfortable with ERP systems Next steps Please apply on-line or, for a confidential conversation, contact Ben Spragg at FD Recruit. The salary banding advertised is a guideline, the remuneration offered will be commensurate upon experience.
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Chief Financial Officer Northamptonshire (on-site) £110,000 to £130,000 bonus EMI share options scheme The opportunity Our client is a founder-led, international services business with turnover of c£30m and EBITDA of c£5m. They have ambitious growth plans and are preparing for external investment and M&A. They are looking for a CFO who can step in at board level, professionalise the finance function and lead the business through its next stage of growth. The role Reporting to the board, you will own the financial strategy and the numbers behind it: Lead financial strategy in line with the growth plan, including M&A and investment readiness (preparing to go to market, due diligence, acquisitions) Own budgeting, forecasting and financial modelling, and present monthly board packs with clear insight on performance Work in close partnership with the existing Head of Finance, providing strategic direction while supporting the development of the wider finance team Lead the transformation of finance processes and systems, improving the accuracy of MI and core reporting Manage audit, compliance and financial risk, including FX exposure across multiple currencies Build relationships with investors, banks, auditors and other external stakeholders About you Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Experience transforming a finance function International experience, with hands-on exposure to multi-currency and FX risk M&A experience, ideally raising funds, acquisitions or due diligence in a corporate or PE-backed setting Experience in a business of similar size and scale Working knowledge of Sage and comfortable with ERP systems Next steps Please apply on-line or, for a confidential conversation, contact Ben Spragg at FD Recruit. The salary banding advertised is a guideline, the remuneration offered will be commensurate upon experience.
Gingerbread Family Support Limited
Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire
Help us turn community spirit into real change for local families. Are you an experienced fundraiser who loves bringing people together, building relationships and turning great ideas into successful fundraising? We're looking for a confident, creative and driven Community and Challenge Events Fundraiser to join Gingerbread Family Support and grow our community fundraising and challenge events programme. Overall Objectives of the Post As our Community and Challenge Events Fundraiser, you will play a key role in growing income, participation and awareness of Gingerbread Family Support across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands. You will take ownership of a portfolio of community fundraising and challenge event activity, developing relationships with individuals, schools, community groups, businesses and event participants and turning those relationships into long-term support. From securing new Community Charity of the Year partnerships and creating exciting fundraising opportunities, to supporting someone through their first challenge event or delivering a successful Gingerbread event, you will be responsible for creating an excellent supporter experience from the first conversation through to fundraising, participation, thank-you and ongoing stewardship. This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident working independently, enjoys being out in the community and has the experience and initiative to identify opportunities, build relationships and deliver results. You will work closely with the wider Fundraising and Marketing teams to develop engaging campaigns, maximise participation and income, and ensure our supporters understand the difference their fundraising makes to local families. Key Responsibilities Community & Challenge Fundraising Develop and manage a strong pipeline of current and prospective community fundraisers, schools, community groups, businesses, challenge participants and fundraising partners. Identify and proactively pursue new opportunities to grow community and challenge fundraising income. Develop and deliver a programme of community fundraising initiatives, campaigns and challenge opportunities that increase participation, engagement and income. Secure, develop and manage Community Charity of the Year partnerships and other strategic community fundraising relationships. Develop relationships with schools, community organisations, clubs, groups and local businesses to create new fundraising opportunities. Develop opportunities for individuals and groups to support Gingerbread through sponsored challenges, bucket collections, school activities, community events, individual fundraising and other initiatives. Research and identify suitable third-party challenge events and opportunities for Gingerbread supporters to participate in. Monitor trends and activity within community and challenge fundraising and use this knowledge to identify new opportunities for growth. Events Manage a portfolio of Gingerbread-led and third-party fundraising events from initial planning through to delivery and evaluation. Support the development of new fundraising events and make recommendations for how existing events can be improved and grown. Develop event plans, timelines, budgets and income targets and ensure activity is delivered effectively and within agreed resources. Coordinate with venues, suppliers, volunteers, participants, sponsors, community partners and other stakeholders. Support the delivery of events, including attending evening and weekend events where required. Evaluate events and fundraising activity, capturing learning and making recommendations to improve future participation, income and supporter experience. Ensure appropriate risk assessments, health and safety arrangements, permissions and fundraising requirements are considered for events and activities. Supporter Engagement & Stewardship Provide excellent supporter care from initial enquiry or sign-up through to fundraising, event participation, thank-you and ongoing stewardship. Build genuine, long-term relationships with supporters and motivate them to reach and exceed their fundraising goals. Develop tailored stewardship journeys that encourage repeat fundraising and deeper engagement with Gingerbread. Ensure supporters understand the impact of their fundraising and have access to the information, tools and encouragement they need to succeed. Identify opportunities to develop supporters into longer-term advocates, volunteers, regular fundraisers or other areas of support. Work collaboratively with colleagues across Fundraising and Marketing to ensure supporters receive a consistent and high-quality experience. Marketing & Communications Work closely with the Marketing Officer to develop engaging, supporter-focused communications and campaigns for community and challenge fundraising. Provide clear briefs, content ideas, stories and updates to support the promotion of events and fundraising opportunities. Help identify and share compelling supporter stories and fundraising successes. Use social media, email, local networks and other appropriate channels to increase awareness, participation and income. Represent Gingerbread confidently at community events, meetings, presentations and networking opportunities. Income, Reporting & CRM Set and monitor income and expenditure budgets for relevant fundraising activity and events. Take responsibility for agreed income targets and proactively identify actions to maximise income where performance is below target. Maintain accurate records of prospects, supporters, partnerships, events and fundraising activity on Donorfy. Use CRM data to track supporter journeys, identify opportunities and inform future fundraising activity. Provide regular reports on income, expenditure, participation, engagement, pipeline activity and performance against targets. Ensure all supporter data is handled appropriately and in accordance with UK GDPR and Gingerbread policies. Carry out appropriate due diligence on prospective partners, community groups, events and fundraising opportunities to identify reputational, financial or other risks. Wider Team Contribution Develop a strong understanding of Gingerbread Family Support, our services and the experiences of the families and young parents we support. Use this knowledge appropriately and sensitively when communicating with supporters and external audiences. Act as a positive ambassador for Gingerbread Family Support and represent the charity professionally at external meetings, conferences, networking opportunities, events and functions. Build positive working relationships across the organisation and contribute to a collaborative and supportive fundraising culture. Share knowledge, ideas and learning with colleagues and contribute to the wider development of the Fundraising Team. Comply with all Gingerbread policies, procedures, fundraising regulations and relevant codes of practice. Undertake appropriate training and professional development. Work as part of a team, project group or working group as required. Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team or Trustees that support the objectives and interests of Gingerbread Family Support. Experience We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring existing fundraising and event experience to the role. Essential experience Demonstrable professional experience in community fundraising, challenge events, events fundraising or a closely related fundraising role within the charity sector. Proven experience of developing and managing relationships with community groups, fundraisers, event participants, schools, businesses or supporters. A track record of delivering fundraising activity against agreed income and participation targets. Experience of planning, coordinating and delivering fundraising events, campaigns or activities. Experience of developing new fundraising opportunities and turning ideas into practical activity. Experience of managing budgets and monitoring income and expenditure. Experience of working collaboratively with marketing, communications or other teams to promote fundraising activity. Experience of using a CRM or fundraising database to manage supporter relationships, records and reporting. Desirable experience Experience of securing or managing Charity of the Year partnerships. Experience of working with schools, community groups or local businesses. Experience of managing challenge event participants. Experience of developing and delivering supporter stewardship journeys. Experience of working with volunteers. Experience of using Donorfy or another fundraising CRM. Experience of organising events involving external suppliers, venues and stakeholders. Skills & Competencies Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to communicate with a wide range of audiences. Excellent relationship-building and networking skills. Confident presenting to groups, delivering talks and making pitches. Strong supporter stewardship skills, with the ability to motivate . click apply for full job details
Oct 07, 2026
Full time
Help us turn community spirit into real change for local families. Are you an experienced fundraiser who loves bringing people together, building relationships and turning great ideas into successful fundraising? We're looking for a confident, creative and driven Community and Challenge Events Fundraiser to join Gingerbread Family Support and grow our community fundraising and challenge events programme. Overall Objectives of the Post As our Community and Challenge Events Fundraiser, you will play a key role in growing income, participation and awareness of Gingerbread Family Support across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Newcastle-under-Lyme and Staffordshire Moorlands. You will take ownership of a portfolio of community fundraising and challenge event activity, developing relationships with individuals, schools, community groups, businesses and event participants and turning those relationships into long-term support. From securing new Community Charity of the Year partnerships and creating exciting fundraising opportunities, to supporting someone through their first challenge event or delivering a successful Gingerbread event, you will be responsible for creating an excellent supporter experience from the first conversation through to fundraising, participation, thank-you and ongoing stewardship. This is a hands-on role for someone who is confident working independently, enjoys being out in the community and has the experience and initiative to identify opportunities, build relationships and deliver results. You will work closely with the wider Fundraising and Marketing teams to develop engaging campaigns, maximise participation and income, and ensure our supporters understand the difference their fundraising makes to local families. Key Responsibilities Community & Challenge Fundraising Develop and manage a strong pipeline of current and prospective community fundraisers, schools, community groups, businesses, challenge participants and fundraising partners. Identify and proactively pursue new opportunities to grow community and challenge fundraising income. Develop and deliver a programme of community fundraising initiatives, campaigns and challenge opportunities that increase participation, engagement and income. Secure, develop and manage Community Charity of the Year partnerships and other strategic community fundraising relationships. Develop relationships with schools, community organisations, clubs, groups and local businesses to create new fundraising opportunities. Develop opportunities for individuals and groups to support Gingerbread through sponsored challenges, bucket collections, school activities, community events, individual fundraising and other initiatives. Research and identify suitable third-party challenge events and opportunities for Gingerbread supporters to participate in. Monitor trends and activity within community and challenge fundraising and use this knowledge to identify new opportunities for growth. Events Manage a portfolio of Gingerbread-led and third-party fundraising events from initial planning through to delivery and evaluation. Support the development of new fundraising events and make recommendations for how existing events can be improved and grown. Develop event plans, timelines, budgets and income targets and ensure activity is delivered effectively and within agreed resources. Coordinate with venues, suppliers, volunteers, participants, sponsors, community partners and other stakeholders. Support the delivery of events, including attending evening and weekend events where required. Evaluate events and fundraising activity, capturing learning and making recommendations to improve future participation, income and supporter experience. Ensure appropriate risk assessments, health and safety arrangements, permissions and fundraising requirements are considered for events and activities. Supporter Engagement & Stewardship Provide excellent supporter care from initial enquiry or sign-up through to fundraising, event participation, thank-you and ongoing stewardship. Build genuine, long-term relationships with supporters and motivate them to reach and exceed their fundraising goals. Develop tailored stewardship journeys that encourage repeat fundraising and deeper engagement with Gingerbread. Ensure supporters understand the impact of their fundraising and have access to the information, tools and encouragement they need to succeed. Identify opportunities to develop supporters into longer-term advocates, volunteers, regular fundraisers or other areas of support. Work collaboratively with colleagues across Fundraising and Marketing to ensure supporters receive a consistent and high-quality experience. Marketing & Communications Work closely with the Marketing Officer to develop engaging, supporter-focused communications and campaigns for community and challenge fundraising. Provide clear briefs, content ideas, stories and updates to support the promotion of events and fundraising opportunities. Help identify and share compelling supporter stories and fundraising successes. Use social media, email, local networks and other appropriate channels to increase awareness, participation and income. Represent Gingerbread confidently at community events, meetings, presentations and networking opportunities. Income, Reporting & CRM Set and monitor income and expenditure budgets for relevant fundraising activity and events. Take responsibility for agreed income targets and proactively identify actions to maximise income where performance is below target. Maintain accurate records of prospects, supporters, partnerships, events and fundraising activity on Donorfy. Use CRM data to track supporter journeys, identify opportunities and inform future fundraising activity. Provide regular reports on income, expenditure, participation, engagement, pipeline activity and performance against targets. Ensure all supporter data is handled appropriately and in accordance with UK GDPR and Gingerbread policies. Carry out appropriate due diligence on prospective partners, community groups, events and fundraising opportunities to identify reputational, financial or other risks. Wider Team Contribution Develop a strong understanding of Gingerbread Family Support, our services and the experiences of the families and young parents we support. Use this knowledge appropriately and sensitively when communicating with supporters and external audiences. Act as a positive ambassador for Gingerbread Family Support and represent the charity professionally at external meetings, conferences, networking opportunities, events and functions. Build positive working relationships across the organisation and contribute to a collaborative and supportive fundraising culture. Share knowledge, ideas and learning with colleagues and contribute to the wider development of the Fundraising Team. Comply with all Gingerbread policies, procedures, fundraising regulations and relevant codes of practice. Undertake appropriate training and professional development. Work as part of a team, project group or working group as required. Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Chief Executive, Senior Management Team or Trustees that support the objectives and interests of Gingerbread Family Support. Experience We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running and bring existing fundraising and event experience to the role. Essential experience Demonstrable professional experience in community fundraising, challenge events, events fundraising or a closely related fundraising role within the charity sector. Proven experience of developing and managing relationships with community groups, fundraisers, event participants, schools, businesses or supporters. A track record of delivering fundraising activity against agreed income and participation targets. Experience of planning, coordinating and delivering fundraising events, campaigns or activities. Experience of developing new fundraising opportunities and turning ideas into practical activity. Experience of managing budgets and monitoring income and expenditure. Experience of working collaboratively with marketing, communications or other teams to promote fundraising activity. Experience of using a CRM or fundraising database to manage supporter relationships, records and reporting. Desirable experience Experience of securing or managing Charity of the Year partnerships. Experience of working with schools, community groups or local businesses. Experience of managing challenge event participants. Experience of developing and delivering supporter stewardship journeys. Experience of working with volunteers. Experience of using Donorfy or another fundraising CRM. Experience of organising events involving external suppliers, venues and stakeholders. Skills & Competencies Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to communicate with a wide range of audiences. Excellent relationship-building and networking skills. Confident presenting to groups, delivering talks and making pitches. Strong supporter stewardship skills, with the ability to motivate . click apply for full job details