Impact Finance & Programme Officer — Hybrid Role

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

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.