Finance Manager

Application deadline: Sunday 20th September 2026, midnight

Interview dates: 30 September - 2 October 2026 (please let us know on applying if you cannot be available on these dates)

Salary: £38-48k pro rata depending on experience and qualifications

Contract type: fixed term to end of March 2028, with strong potential for extension

Hours of work: 12-16 hours per week (flexible across 2-3 days, within Mon-Fri 9-5)

We are seeking a proactive, forward-thinking, part-qualified or qualified accountant to lead the development of an efficient, AI-assisted finance function for the charity. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will be part of Home-Start Southwark and Lewisham's senior leadership team, in the only finance-focussed role within the team, taking ownership of the organisation's financial systems, reporting, and compliance — and critically, you will have the opportunity to strategically shape how finance operates over the next 6–12 months.
This is a growth opportunity for someone who has an interest and belief in our work supporting local families and combines strong technical finance skills with curiosity about technology, a willingness to challenge existing ways of working, and the confidence to work at Board level. You will implement cloud-based accounting with AI-enabled features, design meaningful management reporting, and ensure the charity is fully compliant with SORP 2026 and Charity Commission requirements — all while keeping the CEO's time focused on leading the organisation, not managing the books.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to info@homestartsouthwark.org.uk.

Volunteer and Engagement Coordinator

Application deadline: Sunday 13th September 2026, midnight

Interview date: 25 September 2026 (please let us know on applying if you cannot be available on this date)

Salary: £31-32.5k pro rata depending on experience

Contract type: 18 months fixed term

Hours of work: 20-25 hours per week, ideally Weds-Fri

The main purpose of this role is:

To support the Senior Volunteer Coordinator to deliver a creative, safe and effective volunteer programme for potential, new and existing volunteers, with the aim of growing our volunteer team and encouraging retention.
To help ensure HSS&L recruits volunteers from a range of communities, backgrounds and life experiences, including those with lived experience of parenting & community support.
To outreach, develop and grow relationships with local organisations, groups, schools, businesses and residents to raise the profile of HSS&L and encourage volunteering, donations, referrals and wider partnership opportunities.
To contribute to volunteer training, support, communications and events so that volunteers feel informed, confident, appreciated and connected to HSS&L’s mission.

To apply, please complete the application form and equality monitoring form and return to info@homestartsouthwark.org.uk. Please note that we do not accept CVs/covering letters for this role.

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