Programme Finance & Compliance Advisor in Milton Keynes

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop robust financial components for grant proposals and commercial bids.
• Conduct donor and partner due diligence and review contracts for compliance.
• Lead financial and compliance training during project start-up.
• Monitor and manage financial risks, co-financing, and match funding requirements.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and claims in line with donor standards.
• Support audits and grant close-out processes.
• Build strong relationships with internal teams, donors, and consortium partners.

Qualifications:

• A degree (or equivalent) and experience in financial management and compliance.
• Working towards or holding a recognised accounting qualification.
• Experience with institutional donor funding requirements.
• Strong skills in developing complex budgets and pricing strategies.
• Ability to manage financial and compliance risks in challenging contexts.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work across cultures.
• Commitment to World Vision’s Christian ethos and values.

Desirable:

• Experience with commercial contracts and due diligence processes.
• Knowledge of a second language.

In return, we offer:

• A flexible and supportive working culture
• Pension scheme (with employer contributions)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Free parking (Milton Keynes office)
• Opportunities for faith-based gatherings, prayer, and devotionals
• A welcoming, purpose-driven team who are passionate about making a difference

As an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your faith into your day-to-day work and engage meaningfully with churches across denominations and cultures.

Please upload your CV of full employment history explaining any gaps of employment and reasons for leaving your previous employer. This must be accompanied with a covering letter (max 2 pages) stating how you meet the essential criteria given in the Job Description and why you are interested in this role.

Closing Date for applications: 5th February 2026

First stage interviews: W/C 9th February 2026 – In Person

We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified.

Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our Christian organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire World Vision family. As such, World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community.

World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices. As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

By submitting your application, you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice.

Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness. Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so.

As a global Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.