Business Manager - Natural Environment Charity Review
Posted 9 hours 19 minutes ago by The City of London Corporation
About Us
The City of London manages over 11,000 acres of stunning open spaces including 58,000 ancient trees, six Sites of Special Scientific Interest and three National Nature Reserves within and around the M25 including Hampstead Heath, Epping Forest, Burnham Beeches and many others. As well as being managed as the Natural Environment department of the City of London, these spaces also form eight registered charities, which are currently subject to a high profile and wide-ranging review.
The Natural Environment Charity Review aims to ensure that each charity is well managed and governed and achieves maximum impact for its beneficiaries, and to ensure that the City Corporation, in its capacity as charity Trustee, meets its legal duties and adheres to best practice set out by regulatory bodies. As we move from planning to implementation phases of this ambitious project we seek two outstanding individuals bringing project management and delivery; and business management and financial planning to this cross-corporation team.
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and skilled Business Manager to join our Natural Environment Division. This role provides essential business management advice, support, and financial analysis to the Assistant Directors overseeing eight Natural Environment charities. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring effective financial and strategic planning while supporting the transition of financial models, systems, resourcing, and policy.
About the Natural Environment Charities
Ashtead Common ()
Burnham Beeches & Stoke Common (232987)
Coulsdon & Other Commons (232989)
Epping Forest (232990)
Hampstead Heath (803392)
Highgate Wood and Queen s Park Kilburn (232986)
West Ham Park (206948)
West Wickham Common and Spring Park Wood (232988)
Key Responsibilities
This role involves serving as the key liaison between the Corporation s finance team and senior site managers to ensure efficient financial management, analysis, reprofiling, and forecasting. The Business Management Advisor will assess resource implications for work programmes, cyclical tasks, and individual projects, integrating these details into a five-year financial plan to inform ongoing grants from the City.
They will assist in updating the Corporation s recharging policies for charity funds through Service Level Agreements and contribute to the production of quarterly and annual reports, including business plans and charity financial statements. Additionally, they will provide financial planning support, develop zero-based budgets where appropriate, and evaluate the operational demand and income potential of charity assets.
The role also includes identifying anomalies in land and asset management, enhancing fundraising opportunities, and supporting the implementation of recommendations from the Natural Environment Charity Review (NECR). The successful candidate will develop financial management policies, lead IT system enhancements for compliance and fundraising, assist with branding upgrades, and provide specialist technical advice to the Senior Leadership team.
About You
Proven experience in financial analysis, planning, and business management within a charity, public sector, or similar environment.
Strong understanding of charity finance, reporting, and governance, including Charity SORP.
Ability to analyse complex financial data and translate findings into actionable strategies.
Experience in developing financial frameworks, recharging policies, and business planning.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Proficiency in financial systems, IT solutions, and CRM/Gift Aid processes.
A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a dedicated team supporting the preservation of vital natural spaces.
Contribute to impactful financial and strategic planning for charitable open spaces.
Opportunity to influence policy and financial frameworks within a prestigious organisation.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you have the skills and experience to make a significant impact in this role, we encourage you to apply.
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The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to obtain a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Closing date: 17 March 2025.