Purpose of the role

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
  • Reportings and Compliance
  • Stakeholder Liaison
  • 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 person specification. 

Job description

  • 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
Email recruitment@sustainweb.org 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. Complete the recruitment form

NB: We will only accept applications where a CV, supporting statement and completed recruitment form has been received.

Early applications are encouraged. 


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

020 3559 6777
sustain@sustainweb.org

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.

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