Charity People Engagement Hub

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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Partnership Marketing Manager

The Crane Building ,22 Lavington St, London, SE1 0NZ

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

103659

Published date:

07-11-2025

Summary

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Smart Energy GB to recruit a Partnership Marketing Manager to join a passionate, collaborative team who are paving the way to a smarter, more energy efficient future.

Smart Energy are undertaking a significant, nationwide project to roll out smart meters to every British home and microbusiness, transforming the way we buy and use energy through the delivery of one of the biggest technological and infrastructural investments of our time.

Contract: Permanent role

Salary: £47,000 to £51,000 per annum

Location: Hybrid role between home and the London office based in SE1, with a minimum of two days per week in the office

Closing date for applications: Monday 24^th November

Interview date: first stage interviews will be held remotely week commencing 1^st December, with second round interviews in person scheduled for week commencing the 8^th December

As Partnership Marketing Manager you will work closely with colleagues to plan and deliver the partnership marketing strategy, working to onboard and manage partners through whom potential and new smart meter adopters across both domestic and non-domestic campaigns will be reached.

You will work closely with partners to ensure that their delivery is optimised including working across the planning, development and management of audience-led, multi-channel consumer campaigns, particularly those reaching vulnerable customers.

Key responsibilities within the position will include:

You will play a central role in the delivery of partnerships programme with a focus on the identification, recruitment, and management of partners for both domestic and non-domestic campaigns
Put together approach and strategic plans for priority prospects, attend meetings and engage prospective partners, negotiating marketing opportunities nationwide
Forge and maintain strong relationships with partners and manage individual partner budgets and contracts
Lead on the delivery of integrated campaigns to engage Customers in Vulnerable Circumstances and key SEGB audiences, using your skills to influence both internal and external stakeholders to meet the strategic objectives of the campaigns
Work closely with the internal Studio Manager to develop creative concepts for partnership led activity, drawing on deep knowledge of the partnership objectives as well as core SEGB messaging and brand guidelines
Ensure partner activity is robust and measurable and work with the insight and analytics team to ensure the effectiveness of the partnership can be monitored and evaluated
Work with the wider partnerships team to manage partners and ensure that partnership’s programme content is delivered to the highest standard
Negotiate with new partners, ensuring partnership campaigns are developed to meet organisational objectives, and provide maximum value for money
Where partner requirements exist, use briefs to ensure content or materials are created, either by our internal design team or creative agencies
Ensure you are across the detail of partnerships activity being delivered throughout Great Britain, working closely with the Senior Partnership Marketing Manager to manage effective workflow and activity
Work closely with the Senior Partnership Marketing Manager to ensure that we are working with an optimum number of partners to deliver against the strategic requirements of the campaign

We’d love to see applications from individuals with the following skills and experience:

Experience working for an integrated communications and marketing partnerships agency, or experience working in-house in partnerships or sponsorships roles with a marketing element
You will have developed, managed and evaluated successful marketing partnerships and be able to demonstrate high levels of external supplier and service management
Experience of leading integrated campaigns, managing and coordinating stakeholders internally and across media, creative and digital agencies
Proven ability to manage multiple partnerships simultaneously whilst maintaining the highest quality standards with an eye for detail
Experience successfully demonstrating partnership results and return on investment
Experienced at negotiating and managing the contracting process including creating partners work plans
You will be excellent at building and managing relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and partners
You will be a creative thinker, able to see new opportunities for collaboration and innovative marketing, as well as of problem solving and driving improvement

If you’re interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice Wood at Charity People in the first instance. Alice can be reached at alice@charitypeople.co.uk.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

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Chair

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

98812

Published date:

07-11-2025

Summary

Help lead the Real Farming Trust into its next chapter as Chair of the Board of Trustees

Type: Voluntary (Expenses Paid)
Time Commitment: Approx. 1-2 days/month, plus annual retreats and sector events

Be part of a movement for food justice and ecological transformation

The Real Farming Trust (RFT) is a pioneering UK charity whose purpose is to connect and support people who are transforming our food system through agroecology. Since starting the Oxford Real Farming Conference (ORFC) in 2010, the RFT has grown into a dynamic organisation with a turnover of ~£1M.

As the organisation enters a new strategic cycle through to 2030, it is seeking a new Chair to guide the board and support the executive team in delivering bold, systemic change in food and farming. This is a unique opportunity to lead an organisation at the heart of the agroecological movement, convening grassroots voices, shaping policy discourse, and investing in community-led solutions.

Why This Role Matters

As Chair, you will:

Provide strategic leadership during a pivotal phase of growth and transformation and enable the charity to fulfil its purpose.
Champion equity, diversity, and inclusion across programmes and governance.
Support the Executive Directors and staff to foster a resilient, values-led organisational culture.
Represent RFT externally, including speaking at the ORFC and other sector events.
Guide the board through governance best practice and renewal.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a visionary leader with:

Board-level chairing experience in the charity or social enterprise sector with a detailed understanding of the principles and practice of good charity governance.
A values-led, inclusive leadership style - humble, strategic, emotionally intelligent.
Deep commitment to agroecology, food sovereignty, climate justice, and equity.
Experience in or knowledge of food systems, farming, and agroecology.
The strategic skills and experience to lead a significant and growing national charity.

What You’ll Gain

A defining role in shaping the future of food and farming in the UK.
The opportunity to amplify grassroots voices and drive systemic change.
A platform to demonstrate inclusive leadership and transformative impact.
Connection to a vibrant, mission-driven team and a national network of changemakers.

Recruitment Timeline:

To ensure equitable access to information and uphold its commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), the RFT will be hosting a Q&A webinar on Thursday 4th December from 11-12pm in place of individual informal calls with the Chair and Executive Directors. We encourage all interested candidates to submit questions in advance, which will be addressed during the session. Please register your interest in attending this webinar, and we will send you a link..

Application deadline: Thursday 15th January 2026

First round interviews - Online: w/c 9th February 2026

Final interviews – In-person (Oxford): w/c 16th February 2026

How to Apply

Charity People Ltd is acting as recruitment advisor to RFT on this appointment. Interested candidates are invited initially to submit a CV to seniorappointments@charitypeople.co.uk to receive the candidate pack, which has the full application details and a link to the webinar.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Fabrice Yala on 07563 030595 or via email on fabrice@charitypeople.co.uk.

We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you require any assistance or adjustment to make the application process work for you, please let us know.

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People Operations Manager

The David Attenborough Building, Pembroke St, Cambridge CB2 3QZ

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

103461

Published date:

04-11-2025

Summary

People Operations Manager

“In the past century Fauna & Flora has consistently saved

species from extinction and protected habitats from

destruction. Their solutions have always been practical,

efficient and sustainable in local circumstances.”

Sir David Attenborough,

Fauna & Flora Vice-president

Brian Mckay

Fauna & Flora

At Fauna & Flora, our shared purpose is to protect the diversity of life on Earth, for the survival of

the planet and its people. We work closely with local conservation partners around the world to save

nature, together. We harness this collective expertise to inspire positive change globally.

People Department

We employ around 610 people across 20 jurisdictions, with around 200 employees based in the UK,

and 30 international and 380 national employees working across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Eurasia and

the Americas & Caribbean. Our People Team in Cambridge is currently comprised of 11 roles,

including our People Operations Manager and our People Administrator.

The Opportunity

Our People Operations Manager is responsible for the development and delivery of our people

processes, systems, and administration, ensuring that they are fully fit for purpose. Reporting to the

People Director, you will be joining a highly supportive and friendly People Team, committed to

working together to provide a high-quality and responsive service to the organisation.

While your main focus will be our UK people operations, you will also engage with our country offices

around the world, developing an understanding of their people operations and working with them to

maximise efficiency across the organisation.

The role is varied including optimising people processes and systems, managing and developing our

global HRIS, configuring and rolling-out new systems/modules (e.g. global ATS, UK payroll),

overseeing UK and international payroll administration and UK pension and benefits, managing our

UK business sponsorship licence and sponsor duties, ensuring a high-quality information and

reporting service to internal stakeholders, and working on global people projects and initiatives.

You will have substantial experience managing people operations at a similar level, developing,

implementing and managing systems, processes and administration relating to all stages of the

employee life-cycle. You will be comfortable configuring, managing and maintaining a HRIS. You will

have a thorough understanding of UK payroll processes and UK pension regulations, as well as a

thorough understanding of UK employment and immigration law. Experience as a SMS Level 1 User

is desirable and experience managing a global HRIS would be an advantage.

You will have excellent people management skills and will enjoy collaborating and consulting with

colleagues around the globe to understand their needs as we strive for continuous improvement.

Your interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to build effective and productive working

relationships with colleagues at all levels across Fauna & Flora.

You will have a methodical and rigorous approach to work and a meticulous attention to detail.

Excellent numeracy and data analysis skills are also essential, as is knowledge of data protection

legislation and fluency in spoken and written English.

If you meet these requirements, align with our values and are looking for a new challenge, we’d love

to hear from you. You will be joining an international, impactful and ground-breaking organisation, at

the forefront of global conservation. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension

contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings

and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of

cafés and restaurants.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Terms and Conditions

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Probation Period: Six months

Gross Salary: £39,640 per annum

Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge

Current policy offers partial remote working within the UK

(minimum 3 days a week in the office)

Benefits: 25 working days’ annual holiday entitlement plus Public/Bank

Holidays and any normal working days that fall between 24

December to 1 January inclusive, during which time Fauna & Flora

UK offices are closed

For employees on UK-based contracts, Fauna & Flora currently

provides a pension contribution of 8% of salary after 3 months’

continuous employment.

Group Life insurance, currently set at a benefit of 4 x basic salary

Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to

Friday inclusive.

Job Description

Job Title: People Operations Manager

Reports to: People Director

Line manages: People Administrator

Key working relationships: People Team

Financial Accountant

Payroll & Expenses Officer

ICT Team

Information & Intranet Manager

Purpose:

• Design, implement and maintain effective streamlined operational people processes and

systems, ensuring they are fit for purpose and accord with internal policies and procedures

• Ensure the smooth running of payroll and benefits, including oversight of payroll instructions to

Finance Team and review of payroll reports

• Manage Fauna & Flora’s business sponsorship as SMS Level 1 User

• Ensure a high quality, timely and accurate HR information and reporting service to internal

stakeholders, to aid analysis and decision-making

Main Duties:

Management & Administration

• Provide direct line management to designated staff through goal setting, continuous performance

management, performance reviews, and personal development planning

• Oversee and ensure efficient and timely administration and processes across the employee life

cycle by People Administrator, including:

o Offer letters and contracts of employment

o Changes to terms and conditions of employment

o Starter and leaver processes

• Ensure leave is administered and recorded in line with policy and oversee year-end and reporting

processes

• Ensure sickness absence is administered, recorded and paid in line with policy, liaising with the

People Adviser on long-term or complex absence

• Take the lead in advising on and administering parental leave, acting as first point of contact for

employees and Line Managers

• Be responsible for HR data policies and procedures, updating in line with best practice and data

protection legislation and oversee adherence

• Ensure data is correct and managed in accordance with data protection legislation and Fauna &

Flora policies and procedures

• Ensure audit requests are responded to in a timely manner

• Lead on or input to HR guidance, documents and templates

• Evaluate administrative processes on an ongoing basis with a view to continuously improving

efficiencies and ways of working

HR Information Systems

• Manage the global HRIS (HiBob), ensuring optimal set up to meet individual country and

organisational needs

• Lead on identifying, designing and implementing additional systems and modules (e.g. global

ATS, UK payroll) to meet evolving business need

• Provide training and support to HR focal points and end-users to maximise system utilisation and

effectiveness

• Create, maintain and analyse reports to support business decision-making, liaising with the

People Team, in-country HR focal points and management to understand reporting needs

• Ensure accurate integration of data from HRIS to Microsoft Active Directory, liaising with the ICT

Team and Information & Intranet Manager

• Ensure the integrity of system data by undertaking appropriate regular system checks

• Evaluate systems on an ongoing basis with a view to continuous improvement

• Ensure system processes are clearly documented and users have adequate training in the use

of systems

• Manage relationships with HRIS third party providers, acting as primary point of contact for

contracts and agreements, system issues etc.

Business Sponsorship

• Manage business sponsor licence and ensure compliance with sponsor obligations and duties

• Carry out SMS Level 1 User tasks including:

o assessing job sponsorship eligibility

o identifying SOC codes

o managing Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) annual allocations

o creating, assigning and managing CoS applications

o reporting changes and updates

• Ensure monitoring and reporting systems are in place to meet sponsorship obligations

• Maintain up to date knowledge of relevant immigration regulations, identify potential impact of

changes on roles and structure, liaising with UK People Advisory Team

Employee payroll and benefits

• Ensure payroll-related documentation (UK, international, ad-hoc countries) is processed and filed

on time for monthly payroll preparation by the Finance Team and external payroll companies

• Review payroll reports for accuracy, working in close consultation with the Financial Accountant

• Support the set-up of external payrolls in other countries, liaising closely with the People Lead,

International and the Finance Team

• Oversee and respond to payroll enquiries

• Oversee administration of UK pension scheme in line with auto-enrolment legislation

• Oversee the management and administration of UK employee benefits

• Manage Fauna & Flora’s UK Death in Service insurance policy including managing annual

renewal with Fauna & Flora insurance broker

• Monitor legislation and best practice in relation to UK employee benefit schemes and lead on the

selection and review of benefit suppliers and providers

Recruitment and induction

• Ensure timely recruitment advertising, with optimum use of advertising media against budget

• Manage relationships and agreements with recruitment agencies

• Ensure recruitment and selection data is managed in accordance with data protection legislation

and Fauna & Flora policies and procedures

• Ensure right to work and other pre-employment checks are conducted and recorded in line with

legislation and Fauna & Flora policies and procedures

• Ensure timely and efficient onboarding and induction of new starters

Other

• Support the wider People function by contributing to the design and implementation of specific

policies and procedures and the delivery of specific projects

• Keep up to date with developments in employment law and best practice relating to areas of

responsibility, knowledge sharing within the team to ensure continuous development and

improvement of Fauna & Flora’s People function

• With agreement of your Line Manager, carry out any other reasonable duties which are

consistent with the role

Person Specification Essential Desirable

Skills,

knowledge &

experience

• Substantial experience managing people

operations at a similar level, including

optimising people systems and processes

• Substantial experience in HRIS management

and development

• Proven experience in people management

• Thorough understanding of payroll processes

and UK pension regulations

• Thorough understanding of relevant UK

immigration law

• Thorough understanding of relevant UK

employment law

• Excellent numeracy and data analysis skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication

and interpersonal skills

• Methodical and rigorous approach to work

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Thorough understanding of data protection

legislation

• Experience of recruitment and onboarding

processes

• Experience managing

global HRIS

• Experience implementing

ATS and/or payroll

modules

• Experience as SMS Level

1 User

• Professional HR

qualifications

• Generalist HR experience

Behavioural

qualities

• Demonstrates Fauna & Flora’s values

• Committed to compliance

• Responsive, with customer-service focus

• Establishes trust to build positive, supportive

and effective working relationships

• Self-motivated

• Excellent team player

Other • Pre-existing right to work in the UK

• Commitment to and empathy with Fauna &

Flora’s mission and vision

Fauna & Flora Values

Values underpin who we are and how we act. Just as values shape who we are as individuals,

they define us as an organisation, creating the culture of success for which Fauna & Flora is

renowned. Our people exemplify our shared values, which are interconnected and interdependent:

• We act with integrity

• We are collaborative

• We are committed

• We are inclusive, supportive & respectful

• We get things done

How to Apply

Applications should consist of the following:

• Covering letter confirming your interest and explaining how your experience and skills refer to

the role

• Full CV

• Contact details for two referees (who will not be approached without your permission).

Applications should be submitted electronically to jade.bedwell@fauna-flora.org

Please mark your application ‘People Operations Manager’ and indicate in your covering letter

where you saw this position advertised.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 2 November 2025. Interviews are likely to be held

during the week commencing 10 November 2025.

Please note that we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable

applications.

Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only

able to contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing

date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Applicants with Disabilities

Fauna & Flora encourages applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out

the duties of the post. If you have special needs in relation to your application, please contact Jade

Bedwell, People Adviser, on Tel: +44 (0)1223 571000 or Email: jade.bedwell@fauna-flora.org

Fauna & Flora values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity

mailto:jade.bedwell@fauna-flora.org

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Trustee

Bakewell, UK

Permanent

Full-time

Job ID:

100770

Published date:

15-10-2025

Summary

Are you looking for a Board-level opportunity where you can play an active, strategic role in the growth of a pioneering autism charity?

You could help redefine what's possible for autistic children and young people.

Trustee Opportunities - Remarkable Autism
Location: Hybrid - Newton-le-Willows (in-person and virtual)
Time commitment: Approx. 24 hours per academic year
Remuneration: Voluntary position, with expenses reimbursed

Remarkable Autism is on a mission to redefine what's possible, by creating a world where autistic individuals are empowered to live happy, fulfilled lives. They believe in pushing boundaries and doing things differently, recognising the remarkable contributions autistic people make to our communities.

As they continue their exciting journey towards becoming a world-leading organisation, they're looking for several new Trustees to join their ambitious, forward-thinking Board.

About Remarkable Autism

Delivering life-changing education and support through a special school, independent specialist college and therapy services, the charity takes a holistic approach that prioritises wellbeing and happiness.

They offer high-quality education, employability, and therapeutic programmes, backed by innovative community partnerships and a unique emotional resilience curriculum. They also use collective experience to influence the wider sector, partnering with community groups, health services, and local authorities to improve outcomes for autistic people.

About the role

As a Trustee, you'll join a passionate, skilled Board shaping the organisation's strategic direction. Together, you'll make collective decisions that impact the lives of children, young people, and families across the region.

With growth and innovation ahead, we're looking for Trustees who can think strategically, challenge constructively and help adapt to new opportunities - from digital transformation and financial sustainability, to evolving regulation and governance.

About you

We're seeking committed individuals who bring curiosity, integrity and a desire to make a difference. You might have professional skills and expertise or lived experience that offers valuable perspective.

We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds and lived experiences, to ensure the Board reflects the diversity of all communities. For this reason, although experience of working with or alongside a Board might be beneficial, it isn't essential (because training and full induction will be provided).

We're especially interested in one or more of the following areas:

Skills and Experience

Marketing & Communications
Finance & Budgeting
HR & People Development
ICT & Digital Innovation
Strategic Planning & Project Management
Decision-Making & Problem-Solving

Commitment

Board meets quarterly (approx. 2 hours each)
Subcommittees meet quarterly (Finance, HR, Quality & Audit)
Preparation time: 1-3 hours per meeting
Average time commitment: ~24 hours per academic year

How to apply

A short CV or profile is a great first step, but please also feel free to get in touch to receive a copy of the recruitment pack or an informal conversation. Our Regional Director, Amelia Lee, is leading on this opportunity.

Deadline: As this role has been previously advertised, we'll respond to expressions of interest as quickly as possible. If you'd prefer a clear application timeline, just let us know and we'll make sure you don't miss out.

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