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Finance Manager\n\nJob Title: Finance Manager\n\nReporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)\n\nHours: 4 days a week (28 hours)\n\nSalary: Dependent on experience and skill set\n\nAbout the Organisation\n\nA community-based charity committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred support to individuals experiencing homelessness, crisis, and multiple disadvantage. Services span supported housing, crisis and drop-in provision, food services, a social supermarket, and a trading subsidiary.\n\nThose supported are often living with the long-term effects of complex childhood trauma, alongside challenges including addiction, mental ill-health, and significant health inequality. Work is rooted in compassion, and belief everyone deserves the chance to rebuild their life.\n\nPurpose of the Role\n\nWe are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to take ownership of the financial health of the organisation. You will provide robust financial management, ensure compliance across a varied range of income streams, and act as a trusted adviser to senior leadership and trustees.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nFinancial Management & Reporting\n\nOversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, including commentary and variance analysis\nDrive the annual budgeting and forecasting cycle\nDeliver clear, accessible financial reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees\nMonitor performance against budget and flag risks in a timely mannerIncome & Fund Management\n\nMaintain accurate management of restricted and unrestricted funds in line with funder requirements\nEnsure correct income recognition across grants, contracts, rental income, donations, and trading\nOversee subsidiary and retail-style accounting activities\nSupport the preparation of funder financial reports and returnsHousing & Operations Finance\n\nManage financial processes relating to supported housing stock, including rent accounting and arrears\nWork alongside operational managers to support cost control and budget ownership\nProvide financial oversight across seasonal and crisis servicesCompliance & Controls\n\nTake the lead on annual audit and independent examination preparation\nEnsure adherence to Charity Commission requirements and applicable accounting standards including SORP\nManage VAT obligations, particularly in relation to trading activity\nOwn and develop Finance Policy, procedures, and standard operating processesLeadership & Strategy\n\nServe as a key financial adviser to the CEO and Board\nInput into organisational strategy, long-term financial planning, and sustainability\nContribute to funding bids and business planning activitySystems & Team\n\nLine manage the Finance Officer, providing support and development\nOversee payroll processing and HMRC and pension compliance\nDevelop and maintain financial systems and reporting toolsPerson Specification\n\nEssential:\n\nProven experience in a finance role within the charity, not-for-profit, or housing sector\nSolid grounding in management accounting, budgeting, and financial controls\nExperience managing multiple income streams including restricted funding\nConfident communicating financial information to non-finance audiences\nStrong Excel skills and experience with SAGE accounting software\nComfortable working both strategically and at a hands-on operational levelDesirable:\n\nAccountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or working towards one\nKnowledge of Charity SORP and VAT in mixed-income organisations\nExperience in supported housing finance\nPrevious line management responsibilityKey Attributes\n\nValues-driven with strong commercial awareness\nAnalytical and detail-focused\nCollaborative, with a genuine commitment to supporting frontline servicesSearch is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a part-time role based in Halifax.\n\nHours: 4 days per week (28 hours)\nSalary: £36,400 pro rata\nLocation: Halifax\n\nThis is a varied and hands-on finance role, responsible for the financial management, reporting, and control across a multi-income stream organisation.\n\nThe successful candidate will take ownership of management accounts, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring strong financial controls and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.\n\nKey responsibilities include:\n• Preparation of monthly management accounts with commentary\n• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis\n• Management of multiple income streams (grants, contracts, trading, and other income sources)\n• Support with audit preparation and statutory compliance\n• Maintenance of financial controls and procedures\n• Oversight of payroll, HMRC, and pension processes\n• Support to operational teams with financial insight and reporting\n• Line management of a Finance Officer\n\nWe are looking for candidates with:\n• Experience in a finance role within charity, housing, public sector, or not-for-profit environments\n• Strong management accounting and budgeting experience\n• Ability to manage multi-income stream organisations\n• Strong understanding of financial controls and reporting\n• Experience with Sage accounting systems\n• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with non-finance stakeholders\n\nDesirable:\n• Professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or part-qualified\n• Experience with audit processes and financial compliance\n• Previous line management experience\n\nThis is a great opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking for a varied and responsible role within a purpose-led organisation

The Opportunity: Nigel Wright is partnering with a leading non-profit organisation to recruit a Business Development Manager. This newly created role will be instrumental in driving the organisation's income generation through a strategic blend of targeted business development, securing long-term grant funding, and enhancing major donor philanthropy. Hybrid/Remote working with regular travel to the North/ Role Profile: • Collaborate with senior leaders on strategic initiatives to enhance market position and bid accuracy., • Drive business development, manage the pipeline, and oversee bids by staying informed on industry trends and competitors., • Engage in market events and seek partnerships to broaden the organisation's influence., • Prepare proposals with input from operational staff., • Maintain a robust pipeline of business development and grant activities., • Develop applications for trusts and foundations, focusing on significant grants., • Support senior leadership in cultivating relationships with major donors., • Manage public donations, lead fundraising efforts, and ensure regulatory compliance., • Create quarterly reports to inform funders of the charity’s impact. Person Specification: • Skilled in navigating commissioning frameworks, dynamic purchasing systems, social impact projects, and services commissioned by local authorities., • Proven track record of writing and securing competitive tenders., • Extensive experience in generating substantial, multi-year income from charitable trusts and foundations., • Skilled in creating and implementing effective income generation strategies., • Proficient in establishing and nurturing relationships with high-net-worth individuals., • Outstanding communication abilities, adept at fostering relationships, networking, influencing others, and effectively delivering messages to a wide range of audiences., • Hybrid/Remote with visits to Newcastle HQ and plus occasional UK wide travel

Are you an experienced Development Accountant with a background in the Housing sector? Are you confident managing capital grants, accounting for shared ownership sales, and scheme accounting with minimal oversight? Would you relish a remote interim role where you can bring stability to a busy team? I’m working with a Housing Association to recruit an Interim Development Accountant on a 3–6 month contract. This is a business-as-usual role designed to maintain high standards across the development finance function while other members of the team are deployed on a major change programme. Key responsibilities include: • Recording development scheme costs and ensuring accurate capitalisation of completed schemes, • Maintaining robust records across active and completed developments, • Managing accounting for capital grants and first tranche shared ownership sales, • Preparing and submitting monthly returns to record capital grant expenditure, • Producing monthly management accounts for development schemes, • Raising intercompany invoices, • Supporting clean, compliant reporting across all development finance areas. This is a focused, hands-on Development Accounting role ideal for someone who can hit the ground running and support a housing development programme with clarity and consistency. You’ll join a supportive team and take ownership of key reporting and accounting tasks that keep the function running smoothly. The role is fully remote (within the UK only), apart from collecting IT equipment on day one. The successful candidate will be paid via Umbrella in accordance with IR35. To be considered, please meet the following criteria: • Proven experience as a Development Accountant within a Housing Association or similar social housing provider, • Strong understanding of capital grants, accounting for shared ownership sales, capitalisation and scheme accounting, • Confident with management accounts preparation and intercompany invoicing, • Able to work autonomously and independently, and deliver to deadlines in a remote environment This role is available for an immediate start, and interviews are taking place shortly. If you meet the criteria and are ready to contribute from day one, apply now to avoid missing out.

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Job Title: Weapons & Ammunition Management (WAM) Project Manager Location: Nigeria Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Reports To: WAM West Programme Manager (PM) Direct Reports: WAM West Operations Manager, National team – Ops, Finance and Administration Key Internal Contacts/Relationships: The WAM Directorate – Director of WAM, WAM West PM, RFM, WAM HR Key External Contacts/Relationships: Military, Police, ECOWAS, Embassies (specifically the US, UK, Dutch) Job Purpose: Leading an enthusiastic country team within the WAM Directorate. Developing existing projects and expanding on new developments. HALO is the leading global NGO addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 30 countries and territories, with over 8,000 staff. Most of our staff are local employees and include a growing number of women. Our primary duty is to serve people affected by conflict, clearing landmines and the explosive remnants of war that threaten lives and livelihoods long after fighting has finished. We make land safe where war has ended, while also assisting those affected by active conflict and endemic violence. HALO addresses human suffering caused by armed violence in some of the world’s most fragile places, securing weapons and ammunition and working with both state and community actors to reduce the prevalence of armed violence. The HALO Trust began work in weapons and ammunition management (WAM) in 2011, in Côte d’Ivoire. Since then, work has expanded into 12 countries, including Nigeria in 2021. The WAM Directorate currently operates 17 contracts from institutional and private donors for projects across two of HALO’s Strategic Goals. To date, HALO’s global WAM projects have built and refurbished 344 armouries and explosive storage facilities, marked and registered over 61,000 weapons, and trained nearly 1,500 national security force personnel in safe storage and disposal of at-risk weapons and ammunition. This is a great opportunity to join or progress in the WAM directorate with a dynamic group of technical specialists, project management and delivery staff. HALO is seeking to recruit a Weapons and Ammunition Management Project Manager (WAM PjM) who will oversee and manage the Nigeria project’s activities. They must have proven experience in project management, ideally including within high security environments. The WAM PjM is responsible for day-to-day management and delivery of project outputs and is the main focal point for external stakeholder engagement. They must ensure that contractual obligations are met and that project activities are conducted in the safest and most efficient manner possible, particularly in accordance with international standards, HALO’s SOPs, regulations and policies, as well as Nigerian laws. The WAM PjM will be based in the HALO office/guest house in Abuja but required to make visits to other locations in Nigeria, including high security in the North East. They will also be required to visit countries in the ECOWAS region in support of the West Africa region. • Plan and manage the project’s grants including operational delivery and other contractual objectives including quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation, and general oversight through field visits to project locations, across Nigeria but including the high security zones of the North East., • Compile and submit internal and external reports in coordination with the Regional Support Officer and WAM PM, as required and in line with contractual obligations., • Pursue and develop new funding opportunities in Nigeria with support from the WAM PM, WAM Donor Relations Manager and other HALO HQ departments., • Ensure all project activities and tasks are conducted in compliance with HALO and donor policy., • Manage the project’s finances in coordination with the WAM PM, the International and Regional Finance Managers, including budgeting, forecasting and monitoring of expenditure in accordance with donor and HALO global financial policies., • Manage the procurement, supply levels, and movements of associated WAM equipment., • Lead the project’s stakeholder engagement, particularly with diplomatic missions in Nigeria, national authorities and government departments, CSOs and I/NGOs., • Plan, coordinate and manage HALO and external visits to the project, including global specialists for project delivery. This may include arranging travel, accommodation and briefing visitors on the project and security situation., • Manage the training, employment and vetting of project staff and beneficiaries (where applicable)., • Represent HALO during major engagements with government institutions or partner events such as workshops or round table meetings., • Manage staff welfare, including morale, motivation, and discipline in compliance with HALO policy and relevant local employment laws., • Ensure HALO’s presence in Nigeria is compliant with all relevant national laws and regulations. General: • Uphold HALO’s core values and standards, promoting its ethos and mission statement., • Ensure familiarity with and adherence to all HALO policies and procedures, especially the code of conduct and safeguarding, • Three years of international project management experience, ideally within high security environments., • Strong IT skills, highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office., • Experience of working with government institutions and ministries., • Experience managing and leading teams of national and international staff., • Experience developing, monitoring and managing budgets., • Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines., • Experience monitoring project performance against indicators., • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including experience briefing embassy or high-level government representatives., • Strong numeracy and IT skills essential., • Fluent written and spoken English. Desirable Requirements: • Recent work experience in Nigeria., • Experience with weapons and/or management (civilian, military or law enforcement)., • Proficient knowledge and application of International Ammunition Technical Guidelines., • Experience working alongside host-nation security forces, particularly training., • Experience of managing international research projects related to security or arms control., • Work experience in the WAM, armed violence reduction or security sector reform context., • Experience in international development., • Experience working on projects relating to gender and women’s empowerment. Travel Requirements: • Travel around Nigeria is required, mainly the Northeast, however visits to Lagos and other primary cities will be necessary., • Monthly living overseas allowance (LOA), • Free accommodation in a rented HALO apartment or house, • 49 days annual leave per year, increasing to 56 days after 2 years’ service., • Three economy return flights to the member’s official home address, • Private medical health insurance, • Insurance package: life assurance and emergency medical insurance, including evacuation and repatriation. To Apply: Please submit a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a cover letter (no more than 1 page) outlining how your experience matches the key skills and competencies required by 07/04/2026. Applications without a cover letter tailored to this position will not be considered. We reserve the right to amend the closing date depending on the number of applications received. The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. The HALO Trust is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The HALO Trust is committed to ensuring that it provides a safe and trusted environment which safeguards and promotes the welfare and wellbeing of anyone who comes into contact with, or is part of, the Charity, with a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours which challenge this.

Have a spare room and a big heart? You could transform a child’s life – and your own as a Foster Carer. We’re Sparks Fostering, rated Outstanding for leadership by Ofsted, and we’re looking for Foster Carers across Halifax and surrounding counties who can provide a safe and supportive home to a child or young person. You don’t need special qualifications — just a willingness to learn, a nurturing heart, and space in your home. What We Offer: Pay & Financial Support £500–£1000 + per week per child (current average fee is £750/week, including for newly approved carers) £1,500 approval bonus after panel £200 loyalty bonus every year you remain approved Two weeks paid respite per year Two weeks bridging payments to support gaps between placements Generous tax relief for foster carers Grants & Extras Up to £300 child welcome grant for each new placement Up to £450 per child per year for birthdays & religious festivals Holiday grant up to £300 twice yearly per child £20+ per week saved for each child, paid to them when placement ends Training & Ongoing Support Weekly 1:1 support from your social worker Additional weekly support per child Matching support from a dedicated support worker £50 per month training & events allowance Specialist training, first aid & de-escalation training Therapy, counselling & tuition for children fully funded What You’ll Do: As a foster carer, you’ll care for a child who cannot live with their birth family. Your role is to provide stability, safety, and love — we provide everything else. You’ll attend training, work with a social worker, and be part of a supportive fostering team. Requirements: A spare bedroom in your home Age 21 or older Based in England Willing to undertake a background check and assessment process Commitment to caring for children in need Additional Benefits: Work from home Next Steps: Interested in finding out more? - Click Apply Now! We’d love to hear from you — even if you're just exploring your options