Seeking a Role

How we can help

We work with organisations that fall into the not for profit and public sectors, ranging across: arts, charities, education, central government, local government, housing and the NHS.

With a particular focus on finance, we recruit roles across all corporate services, ranging from mid-senior to executive search.

If you are looking for your next role and want to explore the areas we specialise in, our approach would be to put together a bespoke plan to ensure you are being considered for the best possible roles.

At Ivy Rock, our role goes beyond that of simply sending you job descriptions and arranging your interviews – we can make introductions to those in our network to better your understanding of the sector/choices you have; provide interview training; offer expert insights; invites to specific networking events; provide cv advice and help with applications at every stage. We want to find ways to help and put you in the very best position to get the right role.

Testimonials

Stella Atherstone

Stella Atherstone

Current Chief Operating Officer at Peter Jones Foundation
Michael is the critical friend you need when recruiting or job hunting. He will suggest alternatives when your expectations of the output vs value of a role are too high or your personal aspirations are too low. He willingly shares feedback, pointing out strengths and challenges of roles, candidates and employers. I have asked the impossible of Michael and he has managed my expectations in a thoughtful and constructive manner. He is the first person I call when I'm looking for a candidate or looking to move roles. His ability to find the right person for the job is why I have solely worked with him for my recruitment needs in the last few years and recommended him to many of my other colleagues in the arts and charity sector for recruitment of roles in their teams and to people I know looking for their next move."
Natasha Porter

Natasha Porter

Chief Executive Officer at Unlocked Graduates
Michael helped me find two finance and operations directors for my organisation. I had quite specific requirements for the type of person I wanted in the role, particularly how they approached problems and the importance that they were a strong cultural fit with the organisation. Michael really listened to what I needed and found great shortlists of applicants including people who would otherwise never have come into our network. Despite over 100 applications coming through other routes, during the last hiring process, two out of three shortlisted candidates in the final round were ones Michael had found, and we appointed an applicant he had called me up to tell me about right at the start of the search.
Phil Harding

Phil Harding

Finance Director at University College London
I have known Michael since around 2014. He has undertaken several assignments for me in my role as CFO at University College London, including sourcing senior staff into my finance team. I have been really impressed with the time Michael took to familiarise himself with the organisation and develop an in-depth understanding of my needs and the work context. This ensured that he was able to identify exceptionally strong candidate fields and resulted in securing high quality members of the team, who have proved extremely valuable.

Featured Jobs

Full time Hybrid Permanent

Finance Manager

London
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year

The Photographers’ Gallery is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team at a time of growth and transformation. The Photographers’ Gallery explores how photography is connecting, captivating and radically changing our world today. The Gallery’s programme and spaces – from exhibitions, talks, workshops and digital platforms to the café, […]

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Fixed Term Contract Full time Hybrid

Financial Accountant

London
Salary: £50,000 - £54,000 per year

A leading cancer charity is seeking a Financial Accountant to join them for a 9 -12 month fixed-term contract. This well-known charity plays a vital role in funding cancer research, providing support for patients across a range of programme areas as well as leading in campaigning and advocacy work The […]

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Fixed Term Contract Full time Hybrid

Finance Business Partner

London
Salary: £55,000 per year

A leading London-based cancer charity is seeking a Finance Business Partner to join them for a 12-month fixed-term contract (with potential for permanent thereafter). This well-known charity plays a vital role in funding cancer research, providing support for patients across a range of programme areas as well as leading in […]

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Full time Permanent Remote

Senior Management Accountant

Remote
Salary: £60,000 per year

Are you a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in the social housing sector? Ivy Rock are helping a client in the housing sector looking for a Senior Management Accountant to join a forward-thinking Finance team. You’ll produce management accounts, lead on budgets and forecasts, and deliver insightful financial analysis to […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Principal Accountant Pensions

Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary: £53,800 - £59,500 per year

Hertfordshire County Council supports over 1.2 million people and 58,000 businesses and is focused on putting their residents at the heart of everything they do, ensuring they are working with integrity and acting sustainably to deliver services that give residents the best quality of life, and championing equality and fairness. […]

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Full time Permanent Remote

Development Finance Business Partner

Remote
Salary: £60,000 per year

Are you a Finance Business Partner who wants to make a real impact in housing and development? We’re looking for a Finance Business Partner (Development) to take the lead on the numbers that shape future homes. What you’ll do: Own budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow for our development programme Drive accuracy […]

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Full time Hybrid Interim

Accounts Receivable Clerk

London
Salary: £150 - £180 per day

Ivy Rock Partners is proud to be exclusively supporting an outstanding Academic organisation in London. With a rich heritage and a bold future, this organisation requires an experienced Accounts Receivable Clerk to join their collaborative finance team. The Role: This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving team, reporting […]

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Full time Hybrid Interim

Programme Integration Director

Central London
Salary: £900 - £1,100 per day

Day Rate: £900 – £1,100 per day (Outside IR35) Contract: Temporary, until July next year (with potential extension) Location: Central London, 3 days/week onsite The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Programme Integration Director to play a pivotal role in one of the largest and most strategically […]

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