All Things Urban

Centre for London is the capital’s dedicated think tank. Our mission is to develop new solutions to London’s critical challenges and advocate for a fair and prosperous global city.

The purpose of this role is to work with the CEO and Senior Leadership Group to ensure the smooth running of the organisation – people, finance, and workplace; to support the delivery of the Centre’s activities and provide PA support to the Director and Senior Management. A key part of the role will be to lead on regular financial and operational systems.

Operations and Governance

• Identify, design and implement new processes to more effectively manage the organisation’s administration.
• Lead on the day-to-day facilities coordination, general office housekeeping, health and safety.
• Lead on organisational IT and data security – maintaining the shared document storage systems, and liaising with IT service providers.
• Oversee meeting agendas and minutes (for the team, committees and the Trustee Board).
• Provide diary management and PA support to the Chief Executive and the Senior Leadership Group, and assist with governance.
• Provide assistance for recruitments.
• Lead on the onboarding and induction of new staff, assisting with payroll and arranging staff benefits.
• Respond to general enquiries and provide general administration and ad hoc project support as required.

Finance

• Lead on the day to day book keeping to maintain accurate financial records.
• Raise invoices, tracking income and chasing payments from funders.
• Arrange payments of bills, processing expenses and being the primary contact with suppliers.
• Lead on the production of monthly management accounts and project reporting, end of project wash ups and assisting with annual accounts.
• Help to prepare financial reports for the trustee board and funders.
• Supporting the production and tracking of the organisational budget.

Leadership

• Support SLG in the development and implementation of business planning, organisational strategy and a clear narrative for Centre for London.
• Support SLG to identify and lead change or improvement across the organisation.
• Maintain a team and organisational culture that attracts and retains talent.
  Grow the Centre’s network of speakers, advisory group members, and supporters to ensure we meet or exceed our diversity targets.

General responsibilities and duties

• Undertake the duties of the job description in accordance with the operational policies of Centre for London, including but not limited to the diversity policy and code of conduct.
• Maintain good working relations with Trustees, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders.
• Present the organisation in an appropriate and professional manner to its stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and growth of the organisation through working in accordance with its wider objectives, corporate philosophy and values.
• Assist at Centre for London events outside of normal working hours as necessary.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required.

• A part or fully qualified accountant.
• Ideally some experience of working in a not for profit setting or similar industry.
• 3+ years work experience.
• An enthusiasm for Centre for London’s mission and work.
• A collegiate attitude, and a willingness to get ‘stuck in’ to different aspects of our small team’s work.

To apply:

• Please send a CV and cover letter (2 pages max) with the subject line 'Finance and Operations Manager' to jobs@centreforlondon.org

• Your application should show how your experience and achievements to date would make you a suitable candidate for this role.

£40,000 - £45,000 pro rata

We’re not fully sure whether this role is open to international candidates. If you would need visa sponsorship or work authorisation, we recommend checking directly with the employer before applying.