Help tackle loneliness among older people in care homes Thousands of older people living in care homes receive few or no visitors. Friends for Life Bedfordshire exists to change that. Through our befriending and group activities, we bring companionship, connection and meaningful relationships to care home residents across Bedford and the surrounding area. We are now looking for a Manager to lead the charity through a period of growth and transition expanding our reach, strengthening our team, improving our delivery whilst building a sustainable future. About Friends for Life Bedfordshire We are a Bedford-based charity working to address the social isolation of older residents in Bedfordshire s care homes. Founded in 2007, we have grown from a small local initiative to a registered charity with c90 volunteers supporting more than 30 care homes across Bedford Borough. In the last year, over 1,100 care home residents received our services. The Role This is a leadership role responsible for the overall management, performance and development of the charity. You will lead a small team which includes specialist leads responsible for fundraising, volunteer management, and marketing & partnerships. Your role is to set direction for the team to deliver the charity s strategy and business plan, aligning priorities and creating the conditions for the team to succeed. You will also act as the public face of Friends for Life , working closely with the Board of Trustees. Whilst we are small charity and this is a hands-on leadership role , success will come from enabling others , not by doing everything yourself. Key Responsibilities Management of the Charity Lead the day-to-day running of the charity and the delivery of its business plan Work with Trustees to shape and implement plans for development, sustainability and impact As a member of the Board, contribute to the wider governance of the charity Management of People Lead and develop a team of 5 part-time staff, including functional leads for fundraising, volunteer management, and marketing/partnerships Set clear priorities, objectives and accountability across the team Support and challenge team members to deliver against ambitious targets Rebuild and stabilise the team following a period of transition Operational Management Ensure effective delivery of the befriending and activity programmes Drive growth in the number of residents supported by scaling volunteer recruitment and engagement Use digital tools and services to improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery Ensure services remain high-quality, safe and responsive to need, whilst complying with legislation and safeguarding requirements Management of Fundraising Ensure effective delivery of fundraising strategy Support the development of new income streams including community fundraising, individual giving and partnerships Ensure income targets are met and funding relationships are effectively managed Management of Partnerships & Profile Build and maintain relationships with care homes, other partners and stakeholders Raise the profile of the charity through external engagement, advocacy and partnerships Financial Management & Governance Oversee budgets and ensure effective financial management Work with the Treasurer and Board on financial planning, risk and compliance Ensure safeguarding, governance and regulatory requirements are met About You We are looking for a strong people leader who can bring clarity, structure and momentum to a small but ambitious charity. You will likely bring: Experience Experience in a management role, ideally in a charity, community or care setting Experience leading and developing teams, including through change or growth Experience overseeing service delivery, process improvement and organisational performance Experience of fundraising, income generation or partnership development (at a strategic level) Financial and budget management experience Skills & Attributes Strong people management skills you know how to get the best out of both staff and volunteers Ability to set direction and hold others accountable for delivery Ability to work co-operatively with the Board of trustees, playing an active role in the governance of the charity, and ensuring alignment between strategy and operations Organised and outcome-focused, able to prioritise in a resource-constrained environment to maximise positive impacts for our beneficiaries Confident in the use of digital tools and technologies to improve performance Confident communicator, able to represent the charity externally and build strong relationships with partners and funders Resilient and comfortable in leading change and managing ambiguity Empathy and understanding of the challenges facing older people in care homes Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Experience working with trustees, knowledge of charity governance or experience in services for older people would be an advantage. What We Offer £40, 930 per annum (£22,921 pro rata for 21 hours a week) Employer Pension Flexible and Hybrid working A supportive and passionate team of staff, volunteers and trustees The chance to transform the lives of care home residents every single week How to Apply Please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining how your experience aligns with the position. Selection will be via an interview. Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to evidence this prior to interview. Finally, the role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check . Closing date is Friday 1 May 2026.
Apr 01, 2026
Full time
Help tackle loneliness among older people in care homes Thousands of older people living in care homes receive few or no visitors. Friends for Life Bedfordshire exists to change that. Through our befriending and group activities, we bring companionship, connection and meaningful relationships to care home residents across Bedford and the surrounding area. We are now looking for a Manager to lead the charity through a period of growth and transition expanding our reach, strengthening our team, improving our delivery whilst building a sustainable future. About Friends for Life Bedfordshire We are a Bedford-based charity working to address the social isolation of older residents in Bedfordshire s care homes. Founded in 2007, we have grown from a small local initiative to a registered charity with c90 volunteers supporting more than 30 care homes across Bedford Borough. In the last year, over 1,100 care home residents received our services. The Role This is a leadership role responsible for the overall management, performance and development of the charity. You will lead a small team which includes specialist leads responsible for fundraising, volunteer management, and marketing & partnerships. Your role is to set direction for the team to deliver the charity s strategy and business plan, aligning priorities and creating the conditions for the team to succeed. You will also act as the public face of Friends for Life , working closely with the Board of Trustees. Whilst we are small charity and this is a hands-on leadership role , success will come from enabling others , not by doing everything yourself. Key Responsibilities Management of the Charity Lead the day-to-day running of the charity and the delivery of its business plan Work with Trustees to shape and implement plans for development, sustainability and impact As a member of the Board, contribute to the wider governance of the charity Management of People Lead and develop a team of 5 part-time staff, including functional leads for fundraising, volunteer management, and marketing/partnerships Set clear priorities, objectives and accountability across the team Support and challenge team members to deliver against ambitious targets Rebuild and stabilise the team following a period of transition Operational Management Ensure effective delivery of the befriending and activity programmes Drive growth in the number of residents supported by scaling volunteer recruitment and engagement Use digital tools and services to improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery Ensure services remain high-quality, safe and responsive to need, whilst complying with legislation and safeguarding requirements Management of Fundraising Ensure effective delivery of fundraising strategy Support the development of new income streams including community fundraising, individual giving and partnerships Ensure income targets are met and funding relationships are effectively managed Management of Partnerships & Profile Build and maintain relationships with care homes, other partners and stakeholders Raise the profile of the charity through external engagement, advocacy and partnerships Financial Management & Governance Oversee budgets and ensure effective financial management Work with the Treasurer and Board on financial planning, risk and compliance Ensure safeguarding, governance and regulatory requirements are met About You We are looking for a strong people leader who can bring clarity, structure and momentum to a small but ambitious charity. You will likely bring: Experience Experience in a management role, ideally in a charity, community or care setting Experience leading and developing teams, including through change or growth Experience overseeing service delivery, process improvement and organisational performance Experience of fundraising, income generation or partnership development (at a strategic level) Financial and budget management experience Skills & Attributes Strong people management skills you know how to get the best out of both staff and volunteers Ability to set direction and hold others accountable for delivery Ability to work co-operatively with the Board of trustees, playing an active role in the governance of the charity, and ensuring alignment between strategy and operations Organised and outcome-focused, able to prioritise in a resource-constrained environment to maximise positive impacts for our beneficiaries Confident in the use of digital tools and technologies to improve performance Confident communicator, able to represent the charity externally and build strong relationships with partners and funders Resilient and comfortable in leading change and managing ambiguity Empathy and understanding of the challenges facing older people in care homes Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion Experience working with trustees, knowledge of charity governance or experience in services for older people would be an advantage. What We Offer £40, 930 per annum (£22,921 pro rata for 21 hours a week) Employer Pension Flexible and Hybrid working A supportive and passionate team of staff, volunteers and trustees The chance to transform the lives of care home residents every single week How to Apply Please submit your CV and a short covering statement outlining how your experience aligns with the position. Selection will be via an interview. Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to evidence this prior to interview. Finally, the role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check . Closing date is Friday 1 May 2026.
Volunteer Treasurer / Trustee Are you a qualified Accountant, perhaps recently retired Would you like an opportunity to make a real difference to the community and hugely benefit people living with MS If so, the Berkshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre (BMSTC) is seeking an enthusiastic and confident volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. Our new Treasurer will oversee the charity s finances, including its budget, accounts, and investments. You will work closely with our management team and will play an important role as we seek to maintain our support for our local MS community in the coming years. Role Type: Voluntary; Unpaid; Reasonable expenses incurred may be reimbursed Location: Hybrid mostly remote, occasional attendance at our Centre in Reading Hours: Up to 8 hrs / week flexible About Us BMSTC's mission is "to support the physical health and mental wellbeing of local people living with Multiple Sclerosis" not just now but throughout their lives. We offer a variety of specialised therapies and foster an inclusive community environment, enabling members, families, and Carers to connect, exchange information, and actively participate in managing their wellbeing. Although our modern purpose-built centre is situated in Berkshire, we also welcome people living in adjoining counties and have a significant online presence. We are a self-funded charity, established for over 40 years. We receive no NHS or central government support and must raise £700,000 each year to operate. This year, we delivered over 15,000 treatments to more than 400 families and were thrilled to receive a King's Award for Voluntary Service, equivalent to an MBE, in recognition of our service to the community. Why Join Us: Be part of a well-established and respected charity. Contribute to an innovative organisation that delivers meaningful, tangible benefits to people's lives. Work collaboratively with a dedicated team of trustees and staff, passionate about the centre, to build long-term sustainability. Enjoy a flexible, supportive working environment where your ideas and leadership will be valued. Are You Interested If you have the skills and experience to become our Treasurer and support our local MS community, we want to hear from you! If you would like to join our Board, apply with your CV, together with a brief Covering Letter saying why you are interested in the role. We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. Apply today to be part of something truly special!
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Volunteer Treasurer / Trustee Are you a qualified Accountant, perhaps recently retired Would you like an opportunity to make a real difference to the community and hugely benefit people living with MS If so, the Berkshire Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre (BMSTC) is seeking an enthusiastic and confident volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. Our new Treasurer will oversee the charity s finances, including its budget, accounts, and investments. You will work closely with our management team and will play an important role as we seek to maintain our support for our local MS community in the coming years. Role Type: Voluntary; Unpaid; Reasonable expenses incurred may be reimbursed Location: Hybrid mostly remote, occasional attendance at our Centre in Reading Hours: Up to 8 hrs / week flexible About Us BMSTC's mission is "to support the physical health and mental wellbeing of local people living with Multiple Sclerosis" not just now but throughout their lives. We offer a variety of specialised therapies and foster an inclusive community environment, enabling members, families, and Carers to connect, exchange information, and actively participate in managing their wellbeing. Although our modern purpose-built centre is situated in Berkshire, we also welcome people living in adjoining counties and have a significant online presence. We are a self-funded charity, established for over 40 years. We receive no NHS or central government support and must raise £700,000 each year to operate. This year, we delivered over 15,000 treatments to more than 400 families and were thrilled to receive a King's Award for Voluntary Service, equivalent to an MBE, in recognition of our service to the community. Why Join Us: Be part of a well-established and respected charity. Contribute to an innovative organisation that delivers meaningful, tangible benefits to people's lives. Work collaboratively with a dedicated team of trustees and staff, passionate about the centre, to build long-term sustainability. Enjoy a flexible, supportive working environment where your ideas and leadership will be valued. Are You Interested If you have the skills and experience to become our Treasurer and support our local MS community, we want to hear from you! If you would like to join our Board, apply with your CV, together with a brief Covering Letter saying why you are interested in the role. We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged. Apply today to be part of something truly special!
Chief Executive Officer/ CEO - Emmaus Greenwich are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to join their team in Greenwich, London, in this permanent, full-time role. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic leadership, direction, and management of the community and social enterprise activities, ensuring the overall mission, values, and sustainability of Emmaus Greenwich. Fantastic company benefits include: Salary:£60,000 £65,000 per annum, depending on experience Holiday: 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays Additional: Free onsite parking, Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling About the role: As Chief Executive Officer, you will lead the development and delivery of Emmaus Greenwich s strategic plan, providing clear vision and leadership across the community and its business activities. You will be responsible for ensuring financial sustainability, robust governance, and compliance, while fostering a positive culture and empowering staff and volunteers. You will oversee the welfare, safeguarding, and development of companions, lead social enterprise initiatives, manage facilities and operations, and represent the organisation externally to maximise impact and profile. Main duties and responsibilities: Lead the strategic development, operational management, and delivery of Emmaus Greenwich s objectives, ensuring sustainability, compliance, and effective governance. Oversee the welfare, safeguarding, and engagement of companions, promoting person-centred support, training, and community participation. Manage financial performance, budgets, forecasts, and risk, working closely with the Treasurer and Finance Manager to ensure sound financial control and value-for-money. Oversee operations, facilities, IT, and administrative systems to ensure the safe and effective running of the community. Provide leadership, development, and support to staff and volunteers, embedding a values-driven, inclusive, and empowering culture. Represent Emmaus Greenwich externally, building relationships with stakeholders, funders, and the wider community, while promoting the organisation s profile, outreach initiatives, and social enterprise. About you: As Chief Executive Officer, you will be an experienced senior leader with proven skills in strategic management, people leadership, financial oversight, and operational delivery. You will have excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities, with a strong track record in managing staff, volunteers, or teams within a charitable, social enterprise, or comparable environment. You will be proactive, resilient, empathetic, and committed to social impact, with the ability to model the values and ethos of Emmaus. Experience of working with a Board of Trustees, social enterprise management, outreach, and familiarity with homelessness or supported housing is desirable. About Emmaus: Emmaus Greenwich is part of the national Emmaus federation, dedicated to empowering formerly homeless and socially disadvantaged people through meaningful work, community living, and skills development. By joining the team, you will lead a charity with a strong social mission, making a tangible difference in people s lives while working in a supportive, values-driven environment. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Chief Executive Officer role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV with a covering statement (as one document) of no more than two sides of A4 setting out your reasons for applying and how your skills, knowledge and experience as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made. No recruitment agencies, please This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser, on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondence on receipt of your application.
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Chief Executive Officer/ CEO - Emmaus Greenwich are seeking a Chief Executive Officer to join their team in Greenwich, London, in this permanent, full-time role. Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic leadership, direction, and management of the community and social enterprise activities, ensuring the overall mission, values, and sustainability of Emmaus Greenwich. Fantastic company benefits include: Salary:£60,000 £65,000 per annum, depending on experience Holiday: 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays Additional: Free onsite parking, Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential counselling About the role: As Chief Executive Officer, you will lead the development and delivery of Emmaus Greenwich s strategic plan, providing clear vision and leadership across the community and its business activities. You will be responsible for ensuring financial sustainability, robust governance, and compliance, while fostering a positive culture and empowering staff and volunteers. You will oversee the welfare, safeguarding, and development of companions, lead social enterprise initiatives, manage facilities and operations, and represent the organisation externally to maximise impact and profile. Main duties and responsibilities: Lead the strategic development, operational management, and delivery of Emmaus Greenwich s objectives, ensuring sustainability, compliance, and effective governance. Oversee the welfare, safeguarding, and engagement of companions, promoting person-centred support, training, and community participation. Manage financial performance, budgets, forecasts, and risk, working closely with the Treasurer and Finance Manager to ensure sound financial control and value-for-money. Oversee operations, facilities, IT, and administrative systems to ensure the safe and effective running of the community. Provide leadership, development, and support to staff and volunteers, embedding a values-driven, inclusive, and empowering culture. Represent Emmaus Greenwich externally, building relationships with stakeholders, funders, and the wider community, while promoting the organisation s profile, outreach initiatives, and social enterprise. About you: As Chief Executive Officer, you will be an experienced senior leader with proven skills in strategic management, people leadership, financial oversight, and operational delivery. You will have excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities, with a strong track record in managing staff, volunteers, or teams within a charitable, social enterprise, or comparable environment. You will be proactive, resilient, empathetic, and committed to social impact, with the ability to model the values and ethos of Emmaus. Experience of working with a Board of Trustees, social enterprise management, outreach, and familiarity with homelessness or supported housing is desirable. About Emmaus: Emmaus Greenwich is part of the national Emmaus federation, dedicated to empowering formerly homeless and socially disadvantaged people through meaningful work, community living, and skills development. By joining the team, you will lead a charity with a strong social mission, making a tangible difference in people s lives while working in a supportive, values-driven environment. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Chief Executive Officer role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV with a covering statement (as one document) of no more than two sides of A4 setting out your reasons for applying and how your skills, knowledge and experience as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam/junk folder for any correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments or information in an alternative format, please inform us as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made. No recruitment agencies, please This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region s Online Job Advertiser, on our behalf. We both take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondence on receipt of your application.
The British Chihuahua Club Rescue Association
Westbury, Wiltshire
Job role for trustee Treasurer Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that the British Chihuahua Rescue (BCR) achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that the BCR has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the decisions of the trustee board to enable the BCR to grow and thrive, and through this achieve our stated objective. Charity objective The objective of the BCR shall be to relieve the suffering and distress of Chihuahua dogs in need of care, attention or rehoming because of ill treatment, hardship, neglect or change of circumstances. What we are looking for We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the skill set and diversity of thinking on our trustee board. What are our overall trustee duties? Support and provide advice on the BCR s purpose, vision, goals and activities. Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation. Oversee the BCR s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress. Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation. Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively. Review and approve the BCR s financial statements. Provide support and challenge the BCR s Chair in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs. Keep abreast of changes in the BCR s operating environment. Contribute to regular reviews of the BCR s own governance. Attend trustee board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions. Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect the BCR s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests. Contribute to the broader promotion of the BCR s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts. As a small charity, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond trustee board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise. General skills requirements A commitment to and a passion for our work. Ability to think strategically, that is long term, across the whole organisation. Willingness to accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of a charity trustee. A team player willing to accept responsibility for collective decision making and maintain confidentiality. Readiness to offer personal and professional skills and experience to support the Board. Willingness to remain informed about the work of the Charity. Good communication skills and a commitment to act as an advocate for the Charity. A willingness to challenge and be challenged, positively. Good judgement and the ability to think impartially. Experience of working in our areas of activity and the Charity sector is desirable but not essential. Understanding and/or knowledge of Charity law is desirable but not essential. Specific skills requirements We are seeking to expand our board by appointing a trustee with experience in Financial Management. We are seeking an individual who brings the following crucial skills: Knowledge of accounting principles and financial management. A professional accounting qualification is not essential; Good financial analysis skills; experience of financial reporting and interpreting the results to the Trustee board; Ability to manage outsourced bookkeeping and accounting services; knowledge of current charity finance regulations would be helpful. Key contributions of a Treasurer trustee Oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice. Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place. Monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation. Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits/independent examinations. Weekly review and approval of payments. Terms of appointment Trustees stand for re-election at the Annual General Meeting. This is a pro-bono voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed. Time commitment There are 6 trustee board meetings annually. Currently meetings are held remotely via Zoom. Physical attendance at the AGM, normally held in May in the Midlands. Work commitments between meetings can vary dependent upon actions that are required You may be invited to join or form a Sub-Committee and this will involve an additional time commitment.
Mar 31, 2026
Full time
Job role for trustee Treasurer Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that the British Chihuahua Rescue (BCR) achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that the BCR has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the decisions of the trustee board to enable the BCR to grow and thrive, and through this achieve our stated objective. Charity objective The objective of the BCR shall be to relieve the suffering and distress of Chihuahua dogs in need of care, attention or rehoming because of ill treatment, hardship, neglect or change of circumstances. What we are looking for We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the skill set and diversity of thinking on our trustee board. What are our overall trustee duties? Support and provide advice on the BCR s purpose, vision, goals and activities. Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation. Oversee the BCR s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress. Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation. Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively. Review and approve the BCR s financial statements. Provide support and challenge the BCR s Chair in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs. Keep abreast of changes in the BCR s operating environment. Contribute to regular reviews of the BCR s own governance. Attend trustee board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions. Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect the BCR s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests. Contribute to the broader promotion of the BCR s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts. As a small charity, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond trustee board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise. General skills requirements A commitment to and a passion for our work. Ability to think strategically, that is long term, across the whole organisation. Willingness to accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of a charity trustee. A team player willing to accept responsibility for collective decision making and maintain confidentiality. Readiness to offer personal and professional skills and experience to support the Board. Willingness to remain informed about the work of the Charity. Good communication skills and a commitment to act as an advocate for the Charity. A willingness to challenge and be challenged, positively. Good judgement and the ability to think impartially. Experience of working in our areas of activity and the Charity sector is desirable but not essential. Understanding and/or knowledge of Charity law is desirable but not essential. Specific skills requirements We are seeking to expand our board by appointing a trustee with experience in Financial Management. We are seeking an individual who brings the following crucial skills: Knowledge of accounting principles and financial management. A professional accounting qualification is not essential; Good financial analysis skills; experience of financial reporting and interpreting the results to the Trustee board; Ability to manage outsourced bookkeeping and accounting services; knowledge of current charity finance regulations would be helpful. Key contributions of a Treasurer trustee Oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice. Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures are in place. Monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation. Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits/independent examinations. Weekly review and approval of payments. Terms of appointment Trustees stand for re-election at the Annual General Meeting. This is a pro-bono voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed. Time commitment There are 6 trustee board meetings annually. Currently meetings are held remotely via Zoom. Physical attendance at the AGM, normally held in May in the Midlands. Work commitments between meetings can vary dependent upon actions that are required You may be invited to join or form a Sub-Committee and this will involve an additional time commitment.
About us We are a national charity dedicated to ensuring support and access to treatment for everyone living with leukodystrophy. These rare and often life-limiting conditions affect individuals and families in profound ways, and we are committed to ensuring that no one faces them alone. Our work focuses on the shared challenges across all leukodystrophy conditions, bringing together those affected within a compassionate community of Tender Loving Care. Alongside providing support, we champion research, raise awareness among both the public and medical professionals, and collaborate with specialists and other rare disease charities to improve best practice across healthcare systems. As we continue to develop and strengthen our impact, we are seeking an experienced and values-driven Chief Finance & Operations Officer to join our senior leadership team. The role This is a key leadership role within the organisation, responsible for ensuring strong financial stewardship, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will provide both strategic financial leadership and hands-on operational support. This role will suit a qualified accountant who enjoys combining strategic oversight with practical involvement in the day-to-day realities of a small charity. Please note that this is primarily an office-based role. Key responsibilities Finance & governance Lead on all aspects of financial management, reporting, and control Prepare management accounts, cashflow forecasts, budgets, and year-end statutory accounts Liaise with auditors/independent examiners Ensure compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements Work closely with the CEO and Treasurer and support the Board of Trustees with clear financial reporting and advice Oversee payroll, gift-aid and financial policies Work within our current Sage desktop system and support the transition to a cloud-based finance system, which is being implemented at the start of our new financial year (July 2026). Operations Oversee operational systems and processes to ensure efficiency and compliance Support HR administration and organisational policies Manage risk, insurance, and regulatory requirements Contribute to strategic planning and organisational development Be willing to engage in day-to-day operational matters as they arise About you We are looking for someone who: Is a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent) Has proven experience in charity finance, including SORP and restricted funding Has experience working with trustees and senior leadership teams Is comfortable working both strategically and operationally Is hands-on, pragmatic, and solutions-focused Has excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues Is aligned with our mission and values Experience in a small charity environment would be highly desirable. Why join us? Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a values-led organisation Senior leadership role with influence across the organisation Flexible working arrangements A collaborative and supportive working environment
Mar 28, 2026
Full time
About us We are a national charity dedicated to ensuring support and access to treatment for everyone living with leukodystrophy. These rare and often life-limiting conditions affect individuals and families in profound ways, and we are committed to ensuring that no one faces them alone. Our work focuses on the shared challenges across all leukodystrophy conditions, bringing together those affected within a compassionate community of Tender Loving Care. Alongside providing support, we champion research, raise awareness among both the public and medical professionals, and collaborate with specialists and other rare disease charities to improve best practice across healthcare systems. As we continue to develop and strengthen our impact, we are seeking an experienced and values-driven Chief Finance & Operations Officer to join our senior leadership team. The role This is a key leadership role within the organisation, responsible for ensuring strong financial stewardship, operational effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will provide both strategic financial leadership and hands-on operational support. This role will suit a qualified accountant who enjoys combining strategic oversight with practical involvement in the day-to-day realities of a small charity. Please note that this is primarily an office-based role. Key responsibilities Finance & governance Lead on all aspects of financial management, reporting, and control Prepare management accounts, cashflow forecasts, budgets, and year-end statutory accounts Liaise with auditors/independent examiners Ensure compliance with Charity Commission and Companies House requirements Work closely with the CEO and Treasurer and support the Board of Trustees with clear financial reporting and advice Oversee payroll, gift-aid and financial policies Work within our current Sage desktop system and support the transition to a cloud-based finance system, which is being implemented at the start of our new financial year (July 2026). Operations Oversee operational systems and processes to ensure efficiency and compliance Support HR administration and organisational policies Manage risk, insurance, and regulatory requirements Contribute to strategic planning and organisational development Be willing to engage in day-to-day operational matters as they arise About you We are looking for someone who: Is a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ICAEW, or equivalent) Has proven experience in charity finance, including SORP and restricted funding Has experience working with trustees and senior leadership teams Is comfortable working both strategically and operationally Is hands-on, pragmatic, and solutions-focused Has excellent communication skills and the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues Is aligned with our mission and values Experience in a small charity environment would be highly desirable. Why join us? Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a values-led organisation Senior leadership role with influence across the organisation Flexible working arrangements A collaborative and supportive working environment
Board Treasurer Voluntary Board-level Based in Southampton Could your financial expertise help transform lives across Southampton and the South? For over 30 years, SCiA Group has been a vital force for good in our communities, delivering a range of health and wellbeing services to individuals across the South Hampshire area click apply for full job details
Mar 28, 2026
Full time
Board Treasurer Voluntary Board-level Based in Southampton Could your financial expertise help transform lives across Southampton and the South? For over 30 years, SCiA Group has been a vital force for good in our communities, delivering a range of health and wellbeing services to individuals across the South Hampshire area click apply for full job details
Manager (Chief Executive) Chorlton Good Neighbours Location: Chorlton, Manchester Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, full time Could you be the steady, friendly, hands-on leader who helps more people in Chorlton feel connected, fulfilled and valued? About Chorlton Good Neighbours Chorlton Good Neighbours is a small, well-loved neighbourhood charity with roots back to the late 1960s, working to reduce loneliness and support older people across Chorlton and adjacent neighbourhoods. Our work is local, practical and volunteer-led: befriending, home visits, transport, weekly activities, monthly teas, intergenerational groups and occasional day trips are all delivered with warmth and care. Our volunteer base is extraordinary - around 100 volunteers support drivers, befrienders, activity leads, admin roles and trustees - and in we supported 474 people in total. Funding is a mixed model of public grants, local donations and modest earned income and the charity holds healthy funds to deliver our work. This is a practical, hands-on, delivery-focused leadership role: you will lead a neighbourhood organisation through planned transition, preserving the community culture that makes CGN trusted, while introducing proportionate systems and succession approaches that secure its future. You will also spend substantial time supporting and supervising volunteers and facilitating activities alongside strategic duties. As our next Manager (Chief Executive), you will: • Strategy & Impact: Lead the development and delivery of a clear long-term strategy that sustains CGN s neighbourhood impact and reduces social isolation amongst older people. • Governance & Finance: Strengthen proportionate financial controls, grant monitoring and reporting while working closely with trustees including the Treasurer. • Operational Leadership: Manage day-to-day delivery of volunteer-led services and introduce accessible procedures and safeguarding arrangements. • Income Generation: Support fundraising and bid activity to secure multi-year funding and diversify local income streams. • Community & Partnerships: Act as CGN s visible ambassador, maintaining and developing relationships with Manchester City Council, NHS partners and local organisations. • Volunteer Development: Recruit, induct and support volunteers and facilitators, building a resilient volunteer pipeline and clear role pathways. • Brand & Profile: Promote CGN s offer across local channels to maintain footfall, attract new supporters and celebrate members stories. • Premises & Risk: Work with trustees on lease and premises issues and maintain a robust risk register to protect continuity of service. Who you are • An experienced, hands-on manager with significant experience of running small, community-facing charities or local services and a hands-on approach to operational delivery. • Demonstrable expertise in recruiting, supporting and retaining volunteers, with confidence in DBS/safeguarding practice and volunteer supervision. • Highly organised with strong event/activity planning skills, practical problem solving and attention to detail. • Financially literate - comfortable with budgeting, grant monitoring and basic financial controls and able to work with volunteer finance leads. • An excellent communicator: approachable, diplomatic and skilled at building trust with older people, volunteers, trustees and statutory partners. • Values driven, emotionally resilient and committed to inclusivity and dignity in later life. • Desirable: experience of Age-Friendly programmes or befriending schemes and local credibility or knowledge of Manchester/South Manchester. Why Chorlton Good Neighbours? • Meaningful local impact - lead a well-regarded neighbourhood charity with deep community trust and a broad activities programme. • Strong volunteer culture - join an organisation supported by around 100 committed volunteers and an engaged trustee board. • Secure footing to build from - healthy funds and a clear focus on securing multi-year funding and premises. • Hands-on role with strategic scope - keep delivery at the heart of the job while developing proportionate systems and succession planning. • Supportive transition - trustees have planned a careful handover and you will be supported through induction and the subsequent recruitment of a part-time assistant. For full details of the role including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill via the apply button with times to speak and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile which will be treated with the strictest confidence. Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 13th April 2026 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.
Mar 24, 2026
Full time
Manager (Chief Executive) Chorlton Good Neighbours Location: Chorlton, Manchester Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum Contract: Permanent, full time Could you be the steady, friendly, hands-on leader who helps more people in Chorlton feel connected, fulfilled and valued? About Chorlton Good Neighbours Chorlton Good Neighbours is a small, well-loved neighbourhood charity with roots back to the late 1960s, working to reduce loneliness and support older people across Chorlton and adjacent neighbourhoods. Our work is local, practical and volunteer-led: befriending, home visits, transport, weekly activities, monthly teas, intergenerational groups and occasional day trips are all delivered with warmth and care. Our volunteer base is extraordinary - around 100 volunteers support drivers, befrienders, activity leads, admin roles and trustees - and in we supported 474 people in total. Funding is a mixed model of public grants, local donations and modest earned income and the charity holds healthy funds to deliver our work. This is a practical, hands-on, delivery-focused leadership role: you will lead a neighbourhood organisation through planned transition, preserving the community culture that makes CGN trusted, while introducing proportionate systems and succession approaches that secure its future. You will also spend substantial time supporting and supervising volunteers and facilitating activities alongside strategic duties. As our next Manager (Chief Executive), you will: • Strategy & Impact: Lead the development and delivery of a clear long-term strategy that sustains CGN s neighbourhood impact and reduces social isolation amongst older people. • Governance & Finance: Strengthen proportionate financial controls, grant monitoring and reporting while working closely with trustees including the Treasurer. • Operational Leadership: Manage day-to-day delivery of volunteer-led services and introduce accessible procedures and safeguarding arrangements. • Income Generation: Support fundraising and bid activity to secure multi-year funding and diversify local income streams. • Community & Partnerships: Act as CGN s visible ambassador, maintaining and developing relationships with Manchester City Council, NHS partners and local organisations. • Volunteer Development: Recruit, induct and support volunteers and facilitators, building a resilient volunteer pipeline and clear role pathways. • Brand & Profile: Promote CGN s offer across local channels to maintain footfall, attract new supporters and celebrate members stories. • Premises & Risk: Work with trustees on lease and premises issues and maintain a robust risk register to protect continuity of service. Who you are • An experienced, hands-on manager with significant experience of running small, community-facing charities or local services and a hands-on approach to operational delivery. • Demonstrable expertise in recruiting, supporting and retaining volunteers, with confidence in DBS/safeguarding practice and volunteer supervision. • Highly organised with strong event/activity planning skills, practical problem solving and attention to detail. • Financially literate - comfortable with budgeting, grant monitoring and basic financial controls and able to work with volunteer finance leads. • An excellent communicator: approachable, diplomatic and skilled at building trust with older people, volunteers, trustees and statutory partners. • Values driven, emotionally resilient and committed to inclusivity and dignity in later life. • Desirable: experience of Age-Friendly programmes or befriending schemes and local credibility or knowledge of Manchester/South Manchester. Why Chorlton Good Neighbours? • Meaningful local impact - lead a well-regarded neighbourhood charity with deep community trust and a broad activities programme. • Strong volunteer culture - join an organisation supported by around 100 committed volunteers and an engaged trustee board. • Secure footing to build from - healthy funds and a clear focus on securing multi-year funding and premises. • Hands-on role with strategic scope - keep delivery at the heart of the job while developing proportionate systems and succession planning. • Supportive transition - trustees have planned a careful handover and you will be supported through induction and the subsequent recruitment of a part-time assistant. For full details of the role including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill via the apply button with times to speak and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile which will be treated with the strictest confidence. Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 13th April 2026 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.
Trustee Royal Trinity Hospice Clapham, London SW4 Trinity, the UK s oldest hospice, was founded in 1891, and we have been an innovator and a leader in the hospice sector ever since. Today, we provide expert specialist palliative and end of life care to over 2,500 patients each year from our state-of-the-art inpatient unit and in the community across seven central & south London boroughs. In August 2019, the Care Quality Commission rated our care as Outstanding, and the impact of our new clinical model of care introduced in 2022 was recognised with a national Palliative and End of Life Care Award in 2025. We are renowned for our patient-centred care and have an optimal nurse-to-patient ratio. This allows us to focus on high-quality nursing standards, giving clinicians the time and space to deliver the patient care that inspired them to join the profession. We are an ambitious and forward-looking organisation with a clear strategic vision, with the goal of reaching even more people in our community who would benefit from our care. We are working to do this within the context of the national hospice funding crisis and have a creative and robust financial plan to continue expanding our offer to beneficiaries. This is an exciting time to be joining our organisation. We are looking for two trustees to join our Board, who will bring financial expertise, particularly in investments and fundraising, with the view that one individual will become the new Honorary Treasurer. By joining the Board of Trinity, you ll be joining a dedicated team with a shared ambition to provide the best quality care for our patients, helping them to make the best of every moment. Potential Trustees should be able to demonstrate they have the following: • Commitment to the charity and its vision and charitable objectives • Strategic vision suitable to support the charitable objectives • Ability to make independent judgements and think creatively • Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charity trusteeship • Ability to work effectively in a team • Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort, including 10 meetings a year (4 Board; 4 sub-committee meetings; 2 Board Away Days) • Willingness to attend fundraising and awareness raising events on behalf of the charity at least three times a year. Our meetings: • Our Board meetings are held four-times per year on Tuesday evenings, 17.00-19.00, in person at the hospice • We run two whole-day Board Away Days each year to provide additional time for strategic discussion and trustee development • We have four Committees which all meet four-times per year, with meetings on Tuesday afternoons and evenings, and Wednesday evenings For an informal chat or visit please contact Alexandra Letellier (Executive Office Manager) Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 October 2025 Interview and stakeholder panel: Thursday 30 October 2025 NB Voluntary Position
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Trustee Royal Trinity Hospice Clapham, London SW4 Trinity, the UK s oldest hospice, was founded in 1891, and we have been an innovator and a leader in the hospice sector ever since. Today, we provide expert specialist palliative and end of life care to over 2,500 patients each year from our state-of-the-art inpatient unit and in the community across seven central & south London boroughs. In August 2019, the Care Quality Commission rated our care as Outstanding, and the impact of our new clinical model of care introduced in 2022 was recognised with a national Palliative and End of Life Care Award in 2025. We are renowned for our patient-centred care and have an optimal nurse-to-patient ratio. This allows us to focus on high-quality nursing standards, giving clinicians the time and space to deliver the patient care that inspired them to join the profession. We are an ambitious and forward-looking organisation with a clear strategic vision, with the goal of reaching even more people in our community who would benefit from our care. We are working to do this within the context of the national hospice funding crisis and have a creative and robust financial plan to continue expanding our offer to beneficiaries. This is an exciting time to be joining our organisation. We are looking for two trustees to join our Board, who will bring financial expertise, particularly in investments and fundraising, with the view that one individual will become the new Honorary Treasurer. By joining the Board of Trinity, you ll be joining a dedicated team with a shared ambition to provide the best quality care for our patients, helping them to make the best of every moment. Potential Trustees should be able to demonstrate they have the following: • Commitment to the charity and its vision and charitable objectives • Strategic vision suitable to support the charitable objectives • Ability to make independent judgements and think creatively • Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charity trusteeship • Ability to work effectively in a team • Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort, including 10 meetings a year (4 Board; 4 sub-committee meetings; 2 Board Away Days) • Willingness to attend fundraising and awareness raising events on behalf of the charity at least three times a year. Our meetings: • Our Board meetings are held four-times per year on Tuesday evenings, 17.00-19.00, in person at the hospice • We run two whole-day Board Away Days each year to provide additional time for strategic discussion and trustee development • We have four Committees which all meet four-times per year, with meetings on Tuesday afternoons and evenings, and Wednesday evenings For an informal chat or visit please contact Alexandra Letellier (Executive Office Manager) Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 October 2025 Interview and stakeholder panel: Thursday 30 October 2025 NB Voluntary Position
The General Manager of DPA will be responsible for supporting the development of DPA, driving the company forward, raising the profile, reach, and impact of the work, and ensuring the viability and effective operations of DPA. Our General Manager is a key member of Different Planet Arts small staff team. Working closely with the Artistic Director and the Board of Trustees as part of the Senior Management Team, you will manage and organise operational support for Different Planet arts programme, ensuring we provide an excellent service to our participants, partners and audiences. This role is suitable for someone building a career in operations. We are looking for someone who can maintain and provide the right systems and structures to enable others to lead and create our arts projects, and provide ongoing, efficient admin, managerial and fundraising support. You will manage and be responsible for our systems and processes for financial administration, fundraising, governance procedures and processes, monitoring and keeping the Different Planet Arts office running day-to-day as an administrative hub. You will work closely with our treasurer (who is responsible for creating quarterly Management Accounts.) Role: General Manager Reports to: Artistic Director & Board of Trustees Salary: £190 per day, 3 days a week for 48 weeks of the year Contract: This is a rolling freelance position initially for 6 months to be extended subject to securing future funding Hours: Preferably 3 days (22.5 hours) a week, 1.5 days at our office in Lewes. Benefits: Training and development opportunities Probation Period: 3 months Deadline for submissions is midday on the 8th October 2025 & interviews will take place on the 9th & 10th October with a view to onboarding around the beginning of November 2025 Management Responsibilities Support and implement the artistic, business, and strategic planning of DPA, in consultation with the Artistic Director, Board of Trustees, and stakeholders. Drive relationships with key stakeholders and funders Cultivate a supportive climate of creativity, innovation, and risk-taking in DPA's work Ensure DPA remains solvent and able to meet its commitments as outlined in the Three Year Plan Lead the fundraising strategy and portfolio at DPA and develop new and diverse fundraising initiatives Lead the processes and procedures of governance of DPA both internally with trustees and with external agencies. Manage DPA's financial operations, ensuring accurate budgets and reports for staff, board, auditors and funders Develop and operate the most efficient administrative processes and systems to support the smooth delivery of DPA's work. Ensure DPA's organisation and activities comply with the requirements of Charities Commission and Companies House. Act as DPA's principal interface to these bodies Ensure governance, HR policies, and practices are reviewed and updated to deliver a safe working environment and compliance with employment law Other To work within DPA s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety To support the development of safeguarding policies and practices Job Requirements Experience & Knowledge • A minimum of three years' experience in management and administrative in an arts, or charity organisation or as a company manager in theatre • Experience of financial processes, including budget management & monitoring • Understanding of HR policy, processes and best practice • Experience of securing resources, including making successful funding proposals and grant applications • Experience of managing office systems, including IT systems. • Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing with a wide range of people • Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace • Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise • Ability to develop, maintain and contribute to partnerships involving various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes • Skilful in managing a small and passionate team of employees, freelancers, and volunteers. • A commitment to access and inclusion within the arts, in alignment with our justice goals. Skills & Attributes • Strong written and verbal communication skills • An organised team player, able to balance competing demands and work collaboratively with a broad range of people • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. To apply, please fill out the application ( part 1 and part 2) and email us this together with your CV along a cover letter. We encourage you to discuss your vision for what you would want to do to make Different Planet Arts a thriving home for our creatives and an innovative space for producing our unique, inclusive arts projects, and how you would go about doing it. Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We re excited to hear from you!
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
The General Manager of DPA will be responsible for supporting the development of DPA, driving the company forward, raising the profile, reach, and impact of the work, and ensuring the viability and effective operations of DPA. Our General Manager is a key member of Different Planet Arts small staff team. Working closely with the Artistic Director and the Board of Trustees as part of the Senior Management Team, you will manage and organise operational support for Different Planet arts programme, ensuring we provide an excellent service to our participants, partners and audiences. This role is suitable for someone building a career in operations. We are looking for someone who can maintain and provide the right systems and structures to enable others to lead and create our arts projects, and provide ongoing, efficient admin, managerial and fundraising support. You will manage and be responsible for our systems and processes for financial administration, fundraising, governance procedures and processes, monitoring and keeping the Different Planet Arts office running day-to-day as an administrative hub. You will work closely with our treasurer (who is responsible for creating quarterly Management Accounts.) Role: General Manager Reports to: Artistic Director & Board of Trustees Salary: £190 per day, 3 days a week for 48 weeks of the year Contract: This is a rolling freelance position initially for 6 months to be extended subject to securing future funding Hours: Preferably 3 days (22.5 hours) a week, 1.5 days at our office in Lewes. Benefits: Training and development opportunities Probation Period: 3 months Deadline for submissions is midday on the 8th October 2025 & interviews will take place on the 9th & 10th October with a view to onboarding around the beginning of November 2025 Management Responsibilities Support and implement the artistic, business, and strategic planning of DPA, in consultation with the Artistic Director, Board of Trustees, and stakeholders. Drive relationships with key stakeholders and funders Cultivate a supportive climate of creativity, innovation, and risk-taking in DPA's work Ensure DPA remains solvent and able to meet its commitments as outlined in the Three Year Plan Lead the fundraising strategy and portfolio at DPA and develop new and diverse fundraising initiatives Lead the processes and procedures of governance of DPA both internally with trustees and with external agencies. Manage DPA's financial operations, ensuring accurate budgets and reports for staff, board, auditors and funders Develop and operate the most efficient administrative processes and systems to support the smooth delivery of DPA's work. Ensure DPA's organisation and activities comply with the requirements of Charities Commission and Companies House. Act as DPA's principal interface to these bodies Ensure governance, HR policies, and practices are reviewed and updated to deliver a safe working environment and compliance with employment law Other To work within DPA s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety To support the development of safeguarding policies and practices Job Requirements Experience & Knowledge • A minimum of three years' experience in management and administrative in an arts, or charity organisation or as a company manager in theatre • Experience of financial processes, including budget management & monitoring • Understanding of HR policy, processes and best practice • Experience of securing resources, including making successful funding proposals and grant applications • Experience of managing office systems, including IT systems. • Exceptional interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in person and in writing with a wide range of people • Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace • Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to effectively prioritise • Ability to develop, maintain and contribute to partnerships involving various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes • Skilful in managing a small and passionate team of employees, freelancers, and volunteers. • A commitment to access and inclusion within the arts, in alignment with our justice goals. Skills & Attributes • Strong written and verbal communication skills • An organised team player, able to balance competing demands and work collaboratively with a broad range of people • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. To apply, please fill out the application ( part 1 and part 2) and email us this together with your CV along a cover letter. We encourage you to discuss your vision for what you would want to do to make Different Planet Arts a thriving home for our creatives and an innovative space for producing our unique, inclusive arts projects, and how you would go about doing it. Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We re excited to hear from you!
Vitae Financial Recruitment
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Finance Director - Charity Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Flexible Hours - Full or Part-Time (4 Days a week) Circa 75- 80kpa + Generous Holiday Allowance Vitae Financial Recruitment are proud to exclusively partner this outstanding charity in their search to appoint a Director of Finance and Performance. We are seeking an inspirational financial leader who is ready to take on a Board level position in a role that will help shape the direction of this outstanding charity. Based within amazing grounds and a stunning work setting this is a fully time role (37.5 hrs. per week) but those seeking 4 days a week (30 hrs. per week) will also be considered. The role offers flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements. Given this is a leadership role you will be expected to be in the office 3 to 4 days a week to lead, inspire and develop a committed and supportive team of circa 12 staff. You must live within a sensible commuting distance to Berkhamsted please consider this before applying. Applicants must be Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with at least 10 years' experience of end-to-end finance & accounting, ideally within a medium-sized business. Main duties and responsibilities: Directly assist the Chief Executive and the Board on all strategic and tactical financial matters. Discharge strategic financial management and financial control to ensure long-term financial viability. As a member of the Executive Team working in partnership with the Board to execute the charity strategy. Clear empowering leadership to ensure effective management, organisation, and delivery of objectives. Close and effective partnership working with the Charity Treasurer. Accountable for the effective working of the Finance and Resources committee and Capital planning group with high calibre support to committee chairs, Treasurer and Deputy Chair of the Board respectively. Executive attendance and effective contribution at Board, Income Generation Committee, Finance and Resources Committee and the Annual General Meeting. Overall accountability for the capital programme. Accountability for the SIRO, SORP and Charity Commission Guidance and corporate governance with specific reference to financial company secretary functions. Accountability for the collection and processing of financial data to ensure decisions and strategy are informed by accurate integrated information and analysis. Ensure accrual accounting is central to the Trust's finance systems to provide an accurate financial picture. Oversee the financial management and accounting systems and be accountable for all finance and finance-related administration systems. Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Tasks: Support the Board of Trustees in the discharge of their responsibilities for reserves. Accountability for the three-year rolling financial plan of the Charity. Manage the cash flow of the Charity, ensuring the Charity meets its liabilities as they fall due and implement the Trust's Savings and Investment Policy and Financial Free Reserves policy. Co-ordinate the Charity's insurance requirements. Accountability for performance to contract and contract review with our external ICT providers. Support the implementation of EPOS and accurate and timely financial information on trading. Undertake benchmarking exercises from time to time to assess value for money. Skilled in evaluating performance to contract, constructing tender processes, and executing them effectively. Prepare and monitor financial reports with explanation of variances, including management accounts and cash flow forecasts. Develop our commercial portfolio, including competitor analysis for market entry. Train and supervise staff to support assurance of adherence to the charity finance policy and procedure. Complete the statutory year-end accounts; manage the audit for the Charity and its trading subsidiary. Report to the Trust's Leadership Team and Board on financial matters including explanation of variances, and the financial position of the Trust and its subsidiary. Ensure rapid counting, receipt and banking of donations ensuring the Joint Directors of Fundraising and Income Generation Committee have timely and accurate information. Co-ordinate the Board's Finance & Resources committee; agenda, meeting dates, and review of relevant financial policies and the annual audit of accounts. Lead budget and forecasting processes, develop, maintain and update effective procedures and standards on budget, financial control and productivity. Advise and assist Department Heads and budget holders. Bank reconciliation, Quarterly VAT Submission (Making Tax Digital). Month-End and Year-End Process. Model the impact of planned pay awards with accountability for annual adjustments. Monthly payroll changes to external Payroll advisors; Auto-enrolment Pension submission and PAYE. Qualifications, skills and experience requirements: Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA , ACCA or CIMA). Must have at least 10 years' experience in all aspects of accounting/finance, ideally from a medium sized organisation. Must have excellent current working knowledge of accounting systems (Access Dimensions would be an advantage). Advanced Excel skills are given. Must live within a commutable distance to Berkhamsted and be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Must have excellent current knowledge of PAYE and VAT. Must have previous Senior Leadership experience for a finance team. Must have significant experience in the completion of accounts and audit information packs and resolution of issues as specified by the Auditors. Previous experience overseeing IT functions is desirable. Skilled in being able to quickly establish effective relationships at all levels (internal and external) with gravitas and strength. Skilled in implementing systems and business change. The ability to inspire others - direct reports, executive team, the wider organisation, supporters, donors and stakeholders. Solution focused approach, be ready to listen to others' ideas and share our vision for what it means to be Outstanding. High level of personal integrity and honesty. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Finance Director - Charity Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Flexible Hours - Full or Part-Time (4 Days a week) Circa 75- 80kpa + Generous Holiday Allowance Vitae Financial Recruitment are proud to exclusively partner this outstanding charity in their search to appoint a Director of Finance and Performance. We are seeking an inspirational financial leader who is ready to take on a Board level position in a role that will help shape the direction of this outstanding charity. Based within amazing grounds and a stunning work setting this is a fully time role (37.5 hrs. per week) but those seeking 4 days a week (30 hrs. per week) will also be considered. The role offers flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements. Given this is a leadership role you will be expected to be in the office 3 to 4 days a week to lead, inspire and develop a committed and supportive team of circa 12 staff. You must live within a sensible commuting distance to Berkhamsted please consider this before applying. Applicants must be Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with at least 10 years' experience of end-to-end finance & accounting, ideally within a medium-sized business. Main duties and responsibilities: Directly assist the Chief Executive and the Board on all strategic and tactical financial matters. Discharge strategic financial management and financial control to ensure long-term financial viability. As a member of the Executive Team working in partnership with the Board to execute the charity strategy. Clear empowering leadership to ensure effective management, organisation, and delivery of objectives. Close and effective partnership working with the Charity Treasurer. Accountable for the effective working of the Finance and Resources committee and Capital planning group with high calibre support to committee chairs, Treasurer and Deputy Chair of the Board respectively. Executive attendance and effective contribution at Board, Income Generation Committee, Finance and Resources Committee and the Annual General Meeting. Overall accountability for the capital programme. Accountability for the SIRO, SORP and Charity Commission Guidance and corporate governance with specific reference to financial company secretary functions. Accountability for the collection and processing of financial data to ensure decisions and strategy are informed by accurate integrated information and analysis. Ensure accrual accounting is central to the Trust's finance systems to provide an accurate financial picture. Oversee the financial management and accounting systems and be accountable for all finance and finance-related administration systems. Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Tasks: Support the Board of Trustees in the discharge of their responsibilities for reserves. Accountability for the three-year rolling financial plan of the Charity. Manage the cash flow of the Charity, ensuring the Charity meets its liabilities as they fall due and implement the Trust's Savings and Investment Policy and Financial Free Reserves policy. Co-ordinate the Charity's insurance requirements. Accountability for performance to contract and contract review with our external ICT providers. Support the implementation of EPOS and accurate and timely financial information on trading. Undertake benchmarking exercises from time to time to assess value for money. Skilled in evaluating performance to contract, constructing tender processes, and executing them effectively. Prepare and monitor financial reports with explanation of variances, including management accounts and cash flow forecasts. Develop our commercial portfolio, including competitor analysis for market entry. Train and supervise staff to support assurance of adherence to the charity finance policy and procedure. Complete the statutory year-end accounts; manage the audit for the Charity and its trading subsidiary. Report to the Trust's Leadership Team and Board on financial matters including explanation of variances, and the financial position of the Trust and its subsidiary. Ensure rapid counting, receipt and banking of donations ensuring the Joint Directors of Fundraising and Income Generation Committee have timely and accurate information. Co-ordinate the Board's Finance & Resources committee; agenda, meeting dates, and review of relevant financial policies and the annual audit of accounts. Lead budget and forecasting processes, develop, maintain and update effective procedures and standards on budget, financial control and productivity. Advise and assist Department Heads and budget holders. Bank reconciliation, Quarterly VAT Submission (Making Tax Digital). Month-End and Year-End Process. Model the impact of planned pay awards with accountability for annual adjustments. Monthly payroll changes to external Payroll advisors; Auto-enrolment Pension submission and PAYE. Qualifications, skills and experience requirements: Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA , ACCA or CIMA). Must have at least 10 years' experience in all aspects of accounting/finance, ideally from a medium sized organisation. Must have excellent current working knowledge of accounting systems (Access Dimensions would be an advantage). Advanced Excel skills are given. Must live within a commutable distance to Berkhamsted and be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Must have excellent current knowledge of PAYE and VAT. Must have previous Senior Leadership experience for a finance team. Must have significant experience in the completion of accounts and audit information packs and resolution of issues as specified by the Auditors. Previous experience overseeing IT functions is desirable. Skilled in being able to quickly establish effective relationships at all levels (internal and external) with gravitas and strength. Skilled in implementing systems and business change. The ability to inspire others - direct reports, executive team, the wider organisation, supporters, donors and stakeholders. Solution focused approach, be ready to listen to others' ideas and share our vision for what it means to be Outstanding. High level of personal integrity and honesty. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Vitae Financial Recruitment
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Finance Director - Charity Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Flexible Hours - Full or Part-Time (4 Days a week) Circa 75- 80kpa + Generous Holiday Allowance Vitae Financial Recruitment are proud to exclusively partner this outstanding charity in their search to appoint a Director of Finance and Performance. We are seeking an inspirational financial leader who is ready to take on a Board level position in a role that will help shape the direction of this outstanding charity. Based within amazing grounds and a stunning work setting this is a fully time role (37.5 hrs. per week) but those seeking 4 days a week (30 hrs. per week) will also be considered. The role offers flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements. Given this is a leadership role you will be expected to be in the office 3 to 4 days a week to lead, inspire and develop a committed and supportive team of circa 12 staff. You must live within a sensible commuting distance to Berkhamsted please consider this before applying. Applicants must be Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with at least 10 years' experience of end-to-end finance & accounting, ideally within a medium-sized business. Main duties and responsibilities: Directly assist the Chief Executive and the Board on all strategic and tactical financial matters. Discharge strategic financial management and financial control to ensure long-term financial viability. As a member of the Executive Team working in partnership with the Board to execute the charity strategy. Clear empowering leadership to ensure effective management, organisation, and delivery of objectives. Close and effective partnership working with the Charity Treasurer. Accountable for the effective working of the Finance and Resources committee and Capital planning group with high calibre support to committee chairs, Treasurer and Deputy Chair of the Board respectively. Executive attendance and effective contribution at Board, Income Generation Committee, Finance and Resources Committee and the Annual General Meeting. Overall accountability for the capital programme. Accountability for the SIRO, SORP and Charity Commission Guidance and corporate governance with specific reference to financial company secretary functions. Accountability for the collection and processing of financial data to ensure decisions and strategy are informed by accurate integrated information and analysis. Ensure accrual accounting is central to the Trust's finance systems to provide an accurate financial picture. Oversee the financial management and accounting systems and be accountable for all finance and finance-related administration systems. Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Tasks: Support the Board of Trustees in the discharge of their responsibilities for reserves. Accountability for the three-year rolling financial plan of the Charity. Manage the cash flow of the Charity, ensuring the Charity meets its liabilities as they fall due and implement the Trust's Savings and Investment Policy and Financial Free Reserves policy. Co-ordinate the Charity's insurance requirements. Accountability for performance to contract and contract review with our external ICT providers. Support the implementation of EPOS and accurate and timely financial information on trading. Undertake benchmarking exercises from time to time to assess value for money. Skilled in evaluating performance to contract, constructing tender processes, and executing them effectively. Prepare and monitor financial reports with explanation of variances, including management accounts and cash flow forecasts. Develop our commercial portfolio, including competitor analysis for market entry. Train and supervise staff to support assurance of adherence to the charity finance policy and procedure. Complete the statutory year-end accounts; manage the audit for the Charity and its trading subsidiary. Report to the Trust's Leadership Team and Board on financial matters including explanation of variances, and the financial position of the Trust and its subsidiary. Ensure rapid counting, receipt and banking of donations ensuring the Joint Directors of Fundraising and Income Generation Committee have timely and accurate information. Co-ordinate the Board's Finance & Resources committee; agenda, meeting dates, and review of relevant financial policies and the annual audit of accounts. Lead budget and forecasting processes, develop, maintain and update effective procedures and standards on budget, financial control and productivity. Advise and assist Department Heads and budget holders. Bank reconciliation, Quarterly VAT Submission (Making Tax Digital). Month-End and Year-End Process. Model the impact of planned pay awards with accountability for annual adjustments. Monthly payroll changes to external Payroll advisors; Auto-enrolment Pension submission and PAYE. Qualifications, skills and experience requirements: Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA , ACCA or CIMA). Must have at least 10 years' experience in all aspects of accounting/finance, ideally from a medium sized organisation. Must have excellent current working knowledge of accounting systems (Access Dimensions would be an advantage). Advanced Excel skills are given. Must live within a commutable distance to Berkhamsted and be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Must have excellent current knowledge of PAYE and VAT. Must have previous Senior Leadership experience for a finance team. Must have significant experience in the completion of accounts and audit information packs and resolution of issues as specified by the Auditors. Previous experience overseeing IT functions is desirable. Skilled in being able to quickly establish effective relationships at all levels (internal and external) with gravitas and strength. Skilled in implementing systems and business change. The ability to inspire others - direct reports, executive team, the wider organisation, supporters, donors and stakeholders. Solution focused approach, be ready to listen to others' ideas and share our vision for what it means to be Outstanding. High level of personal integrity and honesty. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Finance Director - Charity Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Flexible Hours - Full or Part-Time (4 Days a week) Circa 75- 80kpa + Generous Holiday Allowance Vitae Financial Recruitment are proud to exclusively partner this outstanding charity in their search to appoint a Director of Finance and Performance. We are seeking an inspirational financial leader who is ready to take on a Board level position in a role that will help shape the direction of this outstanding charity. Based within amazing grounds and a stunning work setting this is a fully time role (37.5 hrs. per week) but those seeking 4 days a week (30 hrs. per week) will also be considered. The role offers flexible hours and hybrid working arrangements. Given this is a leadership role you will be expected to be in the office 3 to 4 days a week to lead, inspire and develop a committed and supportive team of circa 12 staff. You must live within a sensible commuting distance to Berkhamsted please consider this before applying. Applicants must be Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA with at least 10 years' experience of end-to-end finance & accounting, ideally within a medium-sized business. Main duties and responsibilities: Directly assist the Chief Executive and the Board on all strategic and tactical financial matters. Discharge strategic financial management and financial control to ensure long-term financial viability. As a member of the Executive Team working in partnership with the Board to execute the charity strategy. Clear empowering leadership to ensure effective management, organisation, and delivery of objectives. Close and effective partnership working with the Charity Treasurer. Accountable for the effective working of the Finance and Resources committee and Capital planning group with high calibre support to committee chairs, Treasurer and Deputy Chair of the Board respectively. Executive attendance and effective contribution at Board, Income Generation Committee, Finance and Resources Committee and the Annual General Meeting. Overall accountability for the capital programme. Accountability for the SIRO, SORP and Charity Commission Guidance and corporate governance with specific reference to financial company secretary functions. Accountability for the collection and processing of financial data to ensure decisions and strategy are informed by accurate integrated information and analysis. Ensure accrual accounting is central to the Trust's finance systems to provide an accurate financial picture. Oversee the financial management and accounting systems and be accountable for all finance and finance-related administration systems. Key Accountabilities, Responsibilities and Tasks: Support the Board of Trustees in the discharge of their responsibilities for reserves. Accountability for the three-year rolling financial plan of the Charity. Manage the cash flow of the Charity, ensuring the Charity meets its liabilities as they fall due and implement the Trust's Savings and Investment Policy and Financial Free Reserves policy. Co-ordinate the Charity's insurance requirements. Accountability for performance to contract and contract review with our external ICT providers. Support the implementation of EPOS and accurate and timely financial information on trading. Undertake benchmarking exercises from time to time to assess value for money. Skilled in evaluating performance to contract, constructing tender processes, and executing them effectively. Prepare and monitor financial reports with explanation of variances, including management accounts and cash flow forecasts. Develop our commercial portfolio, including competitor analysis for market entry. Train and supervise staff to support assurance of adherence to the charity finance policy and procedure. Complete the statutory year-end accounts; manage the audit for the Charity and its trading subsidiary. Report to the Trust's Leadership Team and Board on financial matters including explanation of variances, and the financial position of the Trust and its subsidiary. Ensure rapid counting, receipt and banking of donations ensuring the Joint Directors of Fundraising and Income Generation Committee have timely and accurate information. Co-ordinate the Board's Finance & Resources committee; agenda, meeting dates, and review of relevant financial policies and the annual audit of accounts. Lead budget and forecasting processes, develop, maintain and update effective procedures and standards on budget, financial control and productivity. Advise and assist Department Heads and budget holders. Bank reconciliation, Quarterly VAT Submission (Making Tax Digital). Month-End and Year-End Process. Model the impact of planned pay awards with accountability for annual adjustments. Monthly payroll changes to external Payroll advisors; Auto-enrolment Pension submission and PAYE. Qualifications, skills and experience requirements: Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACA , ACCA or CIMA). Must have at least 10 years' experience in all aspects of accounting/finance, ideally from a medium sized organisation. Must have excellent current working knowledge of accounting systems (Access Dimensions would be an advantage). Advanced Excel skills are given. Must live within a commutable distance to Berkhamsted and be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days per week. Must have excellent current knowledge of PAYE and VAT. Must have previous Senior Leadership experience for a finance team. Must have significant experience in the completion of accounts and audit information packs and resolution of issues as specified by the Auditors. Previous experience overseeing IT functions is desirable. Skilled in being able to quickly establish effective relationships at all levels (internal and external) with gravitas and strength. Skilled in implementing systems and business change. The ability to inspire others - direct reports, executive team, the wider organisation, supporters, donors and stakeholders. Solution focused approach, be ready to listen to others' ideas and share our vision for what it means to be Outstanding. High level of personal integrity and honesty. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
