About the role
At The Social Change Nest (SCN), we’re radically transforming the funding landscape and strengthening civil society. We remove the financial and administrative barriers – like bank accounts and legal structures – that often prevent communities, grassroots groups and informal movements from accessing funding and focusing on their core mission. We also work closely with funders, providing Grant Distribution and Fund Management services, enabling them to support social action with confidence and transparency.
We currently support over 600 groups across the UK and abroad addressing issues such as social injustice, climate, housing, wellbeing and animal rights. We are at the forefront of Fiscal Hosting in the UK and, since our inception in 2021, we have supported groups in securing over £23m in funding, helping them take advantage of opportunities that may have otherwise been unavailable.
The Social Change Nest is part of The Social Change Group. We are a Disability Confident Employer, and an accredited Living Wage Employer. In addition, we were listed as one of the top social enterprises in the UK in the SE100 for the last three years.
We are looking for a talented person who will be integral to the Finance team and work closely with our Operations and Delivery teams to ensure that the financial processes for our businesses function efficiently. The role will involve support to financial management, ensuring our internal systems and processes are fit for purpose and being followed by the team, and providing administrative support to project delivery where needed. This role will be an integral part of the business, as the support given through this role will span across the business, the team and various projects. There is a focus in working within the finance function, but you don’t need previous finance experience. We’ll train the successful person in all of our processes and systems.
The role would suit someone with a passion for spreadsheets, calculators, highlighters, order, systems, talking to people, alongside an interest in social justice and innovation to work to support us in continuing our journey. You will be reporting to the Financial Controller and must be ready for the messy, passionate interconnected world that is social change.
How to apply
To apply please fill out this application form. Please note that CVs, cover letters, and/or copies of the question outline will not be considered. You can also view the questions and draft your answers here before submitting it through the Google Form.
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Applications will close at: midnight, 29th September 2024. Interviews will be held on 3rd October 2024.
The full job ad can be viewed here.