Finance & Programme Officer

Solutions for HR; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Enhanced pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Job summary

Raise: Cumbria Community Forest is seeking a Finance & Programme Officer to support financial administration and programme management for the Trees for Climate initiative. You will process invoices, maintain records and assist with reporting, working closely with the Director, Operations Manager and external partners.

The role covers organisational support, meetings and events, and grant administration with a focus on accuracy, deadlines and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial administration and organisational support.
• Comfort working with budgets, financial records and administrative systems.
• Experience in charity/public sector or community organisations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial records and budget tracker.
• Liaise with stakeholders about financial information and documentation.
• Support annual accounts, audits and financial reporting.
• Support Director and Operations Manager with programme administration and compliance.
• Organise meetings and events, scheduling and follow‑up actions.
• Maintain calendars, action logs and databases.
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative systems and processes.
• Support grant management and funding applications.
• Support internal and external communications.

Skills

Financial administration

Organisational support

Budget management

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Relevant qualification in administration/finance or business

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

Job description

Finance & Programme Officer

We're looking for a Finance & Programme Officer to support the financial and programme administration of Raise: Cumbria Community Forest.

Raise works with communities, landowners, businesses and partners across Cumbria to create and care for woodlands that benefit both people and nature. Our work combines practical woodland creation with community engagement, skills development and improving access green spaces.

About the role

This role will support the financial administration and monitoring of our Trees for Climate programme, alongside wider programme and organisational administration.

Working across the organisation, you will process financial information, maintain accurate records, support reporting and help keep actions and deadlines on track. You will work closely with the Director, Operations Manager, colleagues and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

Financial & Programme Administration

• Process invoices and other financial transactions.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including budget tracker
• Liaise with stakeholders about financial information and documentation
• Support annual accounts, audits and financial reporting
• Support the Director and Operations Manager with programme administration and compliance

Organisational Support

• Organise meetings and events, including scheduling, venues, papers and follow‑up actions
• Maintain organisational calendars, action logs, databases and other key records
• Identify opportunities to improve administrative systems and processes
• Provide administrative support for grant management and funding applications
• Support internal and external communications

Why work for us?

In return for your skills and experience, we offer:

• A supportive and passionate team environment
• Hybrid working arrangements
• 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone with experience in financial administration and organisational support who is confident working with budgets, financial records and administrative systems.

We are particularly interested in someone who can:

• Maintain accurate records and work confidently with financial information.
• Organise tasks, manage deadlines and keep administrative processes on track.
• Communicate clearly with colleagues, suppliers, funders and other stakeholders.
• Use Microsoft Office 365, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams, and handle confidential information appropriately.

Experience working within a charity, public sector or community organisation, particularly in grant or fund administration, would be an advantage. A relevant qualification in administration, finance, business or a related discipline would also be welcome.

Closing date: 9 November 2026
Interviews: Expected to take place on or around 18 November 2026

As a neurodivergent-led organisation, we value different ways of thinking and welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices.