Operations, Finance & Compliance Manager

Apply before 30th June 2026. This role requires you to already have a Right to Work in the UK.

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

Location: 122 Braymere Road, Peterborough, PE7 8NB (On-site work)

Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week (08.30 AM to 5.30 PM, Monday to Friday)

Salary: £32,500 p.a.

Annual Leave: 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.

WELCOME TO GFA WORLD Since 1979, we have been committed to serving the “least of these” in Asia and Africa, primarily in places where no one has ever heard the name of Jesus, so that those still waiting can experience the love of God for the first time. Today, nearly 3 billion people have little to no opportunity to ever hear the name of Jesus. Every single day, an estimated 70,000 people die without ever hearing His name. We are partnered with National Missionaries serving as the hands and feet of Christ in Asia and Africa, children in poverty and suffering, and community development initiatives helping families in need of care or during disasters. As a Christian missions order we are a small organisation, but we are deeply committed to doing our work with excellence, faithfulness, and care in everything we do. We function as a community, and by joining GFA World you’ll be joining a family that does life together—journeying toward Jesus, living for eternity, and making a difference for some of the poorest and most afflicted people on earth in Christ’s name.

Our Mission: We exist to ensure no one dies without knowing the love of Christ and give people the chance to experience a transformed life in Christ by partnering with National Missionaries to bring the love of Jesus to communities still waiting to hear His name.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS: GFA World's mission is to help people know Jesus and experience His love in places where there is little or no Christian presence. Every donation, prayer, event, communication, and ministry activity relies on strong systems and faithful stewardship behind the scenes. This role helps ensure that GFA World remains financially sound, legally compliant, operationally effective, and a healthy place for staff to serve. You will help steward the resources entrusted to us by our partners, support the staff who carry out the ministry, and maintain the systems that allow our work to grow sustainably. As a small and highly collaborative team, we do not have separate departments for finance, human resources, compliance, facilities, health and safety, or operations. Instead, we rely on people who are willing to take ownership, learn new things, solve problems, and help strengthen the organisation wherever needed. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys creating and improving systems, spotting gaps, and ensuring that important things do not fall through the cracks.

OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: As a result of our Christian ethos, this post is covered by an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to:

• Be a practising Christian and active member of a local church.
• Subscribe to GFA World’s Statement of Faith and the Nicene Creed.
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to our Mission and Core Values.
• Participate in and lead Christian prayer as part of normal organisational life.
• Work effectively with Christians from a variety of denominational backgrounds.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Finance & Accounting (25%): Maintain online accounting system (QuickBooks Online) and other related financial systems. Maintain and improve accounting structures, nominal ledger, and chart of account. Review, maintain, and automate transaction processing workflows. Upload and reconcile donations and other financial transactions. Complete monthly and quarterly reconciliations. Process payroll and maintain payroll records. Oversee pension administration and HMRC submissions. Prepare budgets and reports in collaboration with leadership. Monitor actual performance against budgets and identify variances. Assist with year-end processes and external audits.
• People & Culture (25%): Administer HR system (Employment Hero) and maintain accurate staff records. Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and off-boarding processes. Maintain employment documentation, contracts, and policies in accordance with GDPR. Coordinate staff training and professional development records. Support performance review and appraisal processes. Help preserve and strengthen GFA World's mission, values, and staff culture. Assist staff and managers with HR-related administration and processes.
• Compliance & Governance (25%): Maintain awareness of relevant employment, charity, and workplace regulations. Review organisational policies and recommend updates where needed. Maintain compliance records and organisational documentation. Support legal and regulatory compliance requirements. Coordinate organisational risk assessments. Maintain the health & safety master file and supporting records. Carry out routine health and safety tests. Organise mandatory health and safety trainings and checks. Maintain incident records and compliance documentation. Help ensure a safe working environment for staff and visitors.
• Operations & Facilities (25%): Maintain the smooth day-to-day operation of the office. Order office supplies and consumables. Manage office equipment and coordinate repairs when required. Liaise with contractors, service providers, and suppliers. Manage office keys, alarms, access systems, and security procedures. Support office refurbishments and workplace improvement projects. Identify opportunities to improve organisational systems, processes, and ways of working. Take ownership of operational issues and see them through to completion.

CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY LIFE: GFA World is a Christian ministry, and prayer is central to who we are and how we serve. All staff participate in regular corporate prayer as part of normal organisational life. These times include reading Scripture, sharing thanksgiving, and praying for the needs of the ministry, our staff, and the mission field. The successful applicant will be expected to actively participate in these prayer times and, on occasion, lead them. As with all roles at GFA World, staff are expected to support the spiritual life and mission of the organisation through prayer, service, and Christian fellowship.

ABOUT THE APPLICANT: We recognise that, to be great at your role, there are certain characteristics that are important and others that enable a good fit within our existing team and culture. But if you don’t meet them, get in touch anyway! You may be more awesome than you realise.

Required:

• You are a practising Christian with active involvement in a local church.
• You have a heart for helping people know Jesus, even if your role is primarily office-based.
• You care about serving people in some of the world’s most underserved communities.
• You are willing to support the mission in whatever practical way is needed.
• You have experience in accounting and human resources administration.
• You are comfortable working with financial systems, spreadsheets, and IT software.
• You are naturally organised and detail-oriented.
• You enjoy creating order, systems, and clear processes.
• You take ownership of problems rather than waiting for someone else to solve them.
• You are comfortable researching unfamiliar topics and learning independently.
• You can manage multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously.
• You communicate clearly and professionally in both written and spoken English.
• You can work independently while also contributing positively to a team.
• You are comfortable handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

Desirable:

• Experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Experience with Employment Hero or similar HR software.
• Experience processing payroll and administering workplace pensions.
• Experience preparing budgets or monitoring budget performance.
• Experience maintaining policies, compliance records, or organisational documentation.
• Experience coordinating staff training and maintaining training records.
• Experience with health and safety administration, risk assessments, and workplace compliance.
• Experience within a charity, church, ministry, or values-driven organisation.
• Experience identifying and improving organisational systems and processes.