Finance and Administration Officer

Sustain; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable charity organization in Cambridge is seeking a Finance and Administration Officer to support financial operations, reporting, and administration tasks. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate and timely financial procedures while working closely with the Head of Finance. Candidates should demonstrate experience in handling governance and ethical responsibilities. This is a full-time position based in London with a competitive salary that increases after April 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing financial operations and reporting.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to support governance and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely financial operations.
• Support the Head of Finance and Senior Management Team.
• Contribute to ethical, charitable, and organizational aims.

Skills

Financial Operations

Reporting and Compliance

Administration

Governance Support

Fundraising and Grant Management

Job description

Support Sustain’s Head of Finance and Senior Management Team by delivering accurate, timely and accountable financial and administrative operations that uphold the organisation’s legal duties, organisational needs, ethical and charitable aims.

Outline of the role

Sustain are seeking a Finance and Administration Officer to support on:

• Financial Operations
• Income, Expenditure and Controls
• Reporting and Compliance
• Systems and Process Improvement
• Administration
• Governance and Senior Leadership Support
• Membership
• People
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Fundraising and Grant Management

Download the job information pack for further details including role, responsibilities and personspecification.

• Hours: Full-time (35 hours / 5 days per week)
• Place of work: Cambridge Heath, London
• Salary: £39,608 (£41,192 from 1 April 2026, subject to annual pay award process)
• Reports to: Head of Finance

Timeline

• Application closing date: 10am, Monday 2 February 2026
• First stage interviews will take place (via Zoom) on: Thursday 5 & Friday 6 February 2026
• Second stage interviews to take place in-person (London office) on Thursday 12 February 2026

How to apply

1. Send an email to [e-mail] including:
   1. Your CV – please label the file in the format ‘CV-your-full-name’.
   2. Your supporting statement (covering letter) – detail in 500 words how you meet the person specification requirements of the role. Label as ‘Statement-your-full-name’.
   3. Completed recruitment form.
   NB: We will only accept applications where a CV, supporting statement and completed recruitment form has been received. Early applications are encouraged.

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Sustain
The Green House
244-254 Cambridge Heath Road
London E2 9DA

Sustain advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, promote equity and enrich society and culture.