Finance Manager

North East Ambition; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Action Foundation, an award-winning charity in Newcastle, seeks a Finance Manager to enhance important community support initiatives for asylum seekers and refugees. The role offers a flexible working environment with competitive pay, making it ideal for those wanting to make a real difference in people's lives.

Benefits

6% pension contribution

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management and leadership.
• Ability to support asylum seekers and refugees.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations for the charity.
• Support community integration efforts.

Skills

Financial Skills

Leadership Skills

Job description

Are you looking for a better work-life balance? Would you like to work in a vibrant city and make a real difference to people’s lives using the financial and leadership skills you’ve developed in your career so far?



Action Foundation is an award-winning charity that supports and empowers asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants in the North East to overcome immediate barriers, integrate with the community, and build skills for the future. We’re looking for a Finance Manager to support the work we do.



Action Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly those who have lived experience of migration. We also have a strong focus on safeguarding in the organisation and a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check will be part of the recruitment process.



We operate hybrid working and flexible hours to accommodate a healthy work-life balance. Our offices at the CastleGate are situated close to Newcastle’s vibrant Quayside.





Essential information



Hours: 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE/3 days) which could be reduced to 0.4 FTE by negotiation



Location: Hybrid Working (1 day at home, 2 days in the office) and flexible working



Salary: £37,348 – £43,000 per annum plus 6% pension contribution (pro rata to £22,408 – £25,800 at 0.6 FTE)



Contract: Permanent, subject to passing a 3-month probation



Annual Leave: 28 days + English Bank Holidays, pro rata





Application deadline: Midday Monday 23 June 2025



Interview dates: Initial telephone shortlisting interviews will be held on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 June 2025. In-person interviews on Monday 7 July at Action Foundation, CastleGate, Melbourne Street, Newcastle, NE1 2JQ





Please go to the Action Foundation website for a link to the Job Description, Application Form.



If you have any queries or would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Head of Business Development and Resources, Vicky Miller