Senior Finance and Operations Administrator

GLOBAL GREENGRANTS FUND UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in the UK is seeking a Senior Finance and Operations Administrator to oversee financial and operational systems. This critical role will involve acting as a liaison between grants management and finance, coordinating with the finance team, and providing high-level administrative support. The ideal candidate has significant experience in non-profit finance, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to the organization's values. This position offers a hybrid work model and extensive benefits including a generous pension contribution and annual leave.

Benefits

10% employer pension contribution

Remote and flexible working

Generous family and sick leave

Health and life insurance

28 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar role within a non-profit sector.
• Knowledge of charity grant processes and accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between grants management, operations, and finance.
• Coordinate closely with finance and operations management.
• Provide proactive administrative support including diary management.

Skills

Experience in charitable or non-profit organizations

Knowledge of grant accounting

Excellent administrative skills

Strong communication skills

Fluency in English

Job description

Position Overview

Senior Finance and Operations Administrator, Global Greengrants Fund UK.

Application Closing Date: 16 January 2026

Location: Remote or hybrid, UK, with occasional in-person days in London.

Term: Full time, 35 hours a week.

Salary: £42,000 per annum.

Benefits

10% employer pension contribution, remote & flexible working, generous family & sick leave, employee assistance programme, health & life insurances, 28 days annual leave plus all UK bank holidays.

About Global Greengrants Fund

Global Greengrants Fund (GGF) supports grassroots activists and civil society organisations worldwide, addressing environmental and social justice in over 160 countries. GGF is a dual organization, GGF Inc (USA) and GGF UK (UK), working closely together.

The Role

The Senior Finance and Operations Administrator is a critical, multi-functional role supporting the financial, operational and administrative systems of GGF UK. The role reports to the Head of Finance with a dotted line to the Operations Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

• Act as a liaison between grants management, operations and finance, owning specific financial processes intersecting grants payments, forex providers and internal systems.
• Clarify and relay technical information across functions, ensuring high attention to detail and initiative.
• Coordinate closely with the Director of Finance and Operations, providing proactive administrative support including diary management.

Candidate Profile

The successful applicant will have:

• Significant relevant experience in a similar role in a charitable, environmental, development, social justice or grant‑making organization.
• Knowledge and experience in charity/non‑profit grant accounting, financial issues and grant processes; understanding accounting principles.
• Experience of using banking services and payment experiences (including international payments).
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills, precision and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong communication, collaboration and feedback skills; ability to work constructively in a virtual environment.
• Fluency in English; multiple language skills would be ideal.
• Commitment to GGF core values and guiding principles, with transparency, accountability and strategic risk management.
• Strong interpersonal relationships and outstanding communication skills.

How to Apply

Applications need to be submitted through GGF UK’s job platform by 16 January 2026 at 23:00 GMT. To apply via the job platform, click the 'Apply' button and you will be redirected to our recruitment platform. You will be required to complete a set of screening questions and upload a current CV in English. If you feel you don’t fit the profile precisely, please still apply or seek further information via [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer

Global Greengrants Fund UK is an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.