Charity People Engagement Hub

Solicitor

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

104718

Published date:

30-11-2025

Summary

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Solicitor		D
PURPOSE OF ROLE/JOB SUMMARY:
Provides specialist advice on issues relating to individual and collective employment law, contributes to policy development, and provides information on legal issues.
REPORTS TO:	General Counsel and Head of Legal
KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advising full time officers, branch representatives and the wider membership on legal issues. Conducting legal research and providing specialist analysis on bargaining, campaigning and policy issues Running employment tribunal and employment appeal tribunal cases Developing expertise in employment law through attending relevant conferences and training courses Developing and delivering training to full time officers, branch representatives and the wider membership on employment law Responding to consultation documents and legislative proposals produced by Government/statutory and trade union bodies
EXPERIENCE:
Experience of advising on complex employment law matters. Experience of handling Employment Tribunal cases. Experience of working proactively, self-managing time and workload. Experience of resolving case work. Experience of working with a range of stakeholders.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified solicitor – at least 3 years’ PQE Specialist knowledge of employment law and the tribunal process Understanding of trade unions and industrial relations (desirable) Good organisational skills Good IT/communications skills Ability to prepare detailed advice notes that meet appropriate standards of accuracy and numeracy.
COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS:
Able to analyse and evaluate legal information from a wide range of sources and disseminate accordingly. Able to convey detailed information in a variety of formats, including electronic communications – from concise letters to longer reports, policy documents, briefing and guidance materials – to colleagues, members and others. Is persuasive in written and oral arguments. Demonstrates informal leadership and influences through an established reputation both internally and externally through representing Prospect on trade union committee groups and external bodies. Takes responsibility in their specific area(s) of expertise and keeps regularly up-to-date with developments. Maintains regular contact and develops constructive relationships with colleagues, members and others, to improve their own understanding of the subject area(s). Develops and delivers relevant courses and materials for Prospect training programmes. Demonstrates an ability to manage all aspects of their role in an organised manner, leaving a clear audit trail. Identifies and promotes potential policy issues and opportunities in their area of expertise. Ability to operate independently whilst still working co-operatively as part of the Legal Department. Has an appreciation of how their role fits into the bigger picture and promotes the union’s objectives internally and externally.

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Finance Manager

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

104652

Published date:

28-11-2025

Summary

Finance Manager – London – start January 2026

Hybrid one day a week in the office

Are you an experienced Finance Manager keen to join a growing organisation that makes a big impact on the health and wellbeing of people? Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a wonderful organisation based in London to help recruit a Finance Manager.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will be managing one Finance Assistant. Working closely with the Head of Finance overseeing all processes and controls that feed into management accounts preparation.

Candidates applying for this role must have experience working in the charity sector and should be available to start on 5^th January, 2026.

Salary:

£44,356 - £48,397 per annum if London based
£40,072 - £44,114 per annum outside London

Contract: 35 hours per week, Permanent

Hybrid: Once a week in London
 

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

Lead the day-to-day finance function, ensuring accurate processing and strong internal controls across both the charity and Trading Subsidiary.
Line manage and support the Finance Assistant.
Ensure all finance processes comply with Charity SORP, audit requirements, HMRC regulations (including VAT).
Run the full monthly finance cycle to agreed deadlines.
Produce accurate monthly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis, for review by the Head of Finance.
Lead improvements to workflows, month-end processes, and financial reporting.
Oversee system interfaces and quarterly reconciliations between financial and CRM systems.
VAT, Gift Aid & Compliance
Review contracts and agreements for VAT implications and ensure correct treatment across the charity and Trading Subsidiary.
Prepare accurate quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance with HMRC rules including partial exemption.
Oversee monthly Gift Aid claims and ensure controls and reconciliations are robust.
Lead preparation for the year-end audit, including working papers, reconciliations and coordination with external auditors.
Support the Head of Finance in the production of statutory accounts for both the charity and Trading Subsidiary.
Ensure data accuracy, completeness and audit-readiness throughout the year.
Work closely with budget holders to improve financial understanding and forecasting accuracy.
Act as a business partner to colleagues, enabling better decision-making across departments

Candidates applying for this role must have the following:

Qualified by Experience (QBE), a recognised CCAB qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or working towards a recognised Finance qualification
Experience working in the charity or NFP sector
Understanding of Charity SORP and Statutory accounts
Understanding VAT (charity and trading) and Gift Aid
Producing management accounts, commentary and variance
Improving processes
Ability to build strong relationships with budget holders
Strong verbal and written communication skills at all levels
Strong interpersonal skills and being proactive
Experience working on Business Central would be an added advantage

This role will be closing on 4^th December, 2025

Interviews happening on 8^th December, 2025

Candidates should be available to start on 5^th January, 2026

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

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