Executive Search and Recruitment for Organisations with Social Purpose

Dedicated to supporting talented professionals looking for a role with meaning

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About us

Launched in 2019 and based in Central London, Ivy Rock Partners is a low volume, high quality boutique search firm.

We have an exceptional talent network of those both within and looking to move to organisations with philanthropic and social purpose. 

What we do

With a focus on modern and practical measures to support Diversity & Inclusion, we specialise in the recruitment of: Executive, Finance, HR, IT and Change & Consultancy roles for our clients.

 

Find your next role

Full time Hybrid Permanent

Deputy Director of Finance Business Partnering (Operations)

London Bridge / Waterloo
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per year

Ivy Rock Partners is delighted to be launching four senior finance leadership opportunities with King’s College London. These four new Deputy Directors of Finance Business Partnering will each lead a key portfolio of faculties & directorates across the university: Physical & Digital Infrastructure, Student & Education, Partnerships & Commercial and […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Senior Finance Business Partner

Buckinghamshire
Salary: £55,000 per year

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People transforms lives by providing specially trained hearing dogs and support to help deaf people and people with hearing loss gain greater independence, confidence and companionship. The charity is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to provide financial insight, strategic advice and constructive challenge across the […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Head of IT

London
Salary: £75,000 - £79,500 per year

Our London based Not-for-profit client have an upcoming requirement for a Head of IT to join on a permanent basis. The organisation is looking for an experienced Head of IT to provide technical leadership and assurance across IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, resilience, AI & automation, technical standards and third-party technology services. […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Solution Architect (Transformation)

London
Salary: £90,000 per year

Our UK wide Education client has an upcoming permanent requirement for a Solution Architect (Transformation). The role will be joining a 3 year roadmap covering process redesign, platform modernisation, digital service improvement, transition form Legacy systems to cloud based to SaaS and aiding the solution design for the new CRM. […]

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Fixed Term Contract Full time Hybrid

Finance Director

London

The V&A is a family of museums dedicated to the power of creativity. Its mission is to champion design and creativity in all its forms, advance cultural knowledge, and inspire makers, creators and innovators everywhere. As Finance Director, you will join the V&A at a time of strategic transformation and […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Finance Business Partner, GLA Land & Property

London
Salary: £81,138 - £87,826 per year

Do you want to be part of making London the best city in the world? The Greater London Authority (GLA) is the centre of government for London, serving both the Mayor and the London Assembly. The Mayor of London sets the budget and is responsible for making London a better […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Director of Finance and Operations

London
Salary: £85,000 per year

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is a membership organisation and the voice of eye doctors in the UK and overseas. Their role is to champion the specialty, set standards of training and practice, and influence change to make a difference to the lives of patients with eye conditions.  A […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Capital and Investment Accountant

Enfield
Salary: £46,893 - £59,376 per year

Help shape the finances behind one of London’s most ambitious capital programmes. The area of Enfield is going through a period of significant investment and transformation. Over the next decade, the Council expects to manage more than £2billion of investment, spanning major regeneration, new housing, infrastructure, and commercial development. The […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Finance Modeller (Forecasting & Assurance)

London Bridge
Salary: £64,690 - £70,021 per year

Do you want to be part of making London the best city in the world? The Greater London Authority (GLA) is the centre of government for London, serving both the Mayor and the London Assembly. The Mayor of London sets the budget and is responsible for making London a better […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Head of Finance, Accounts and Audit

London
Salary: £65,000 per year

We are partnering with an international charity, focusing on providing life-changing support to children globally, to recruit a Head of Finance, Accounts and Audit. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior finance professional to play a key role in strengthening the charity’s financial reporting, controls and processes. The […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Financial Controller

London
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per year

Ivy Rock Partners is pleased to be working exclusively with a leading London-based arts and cultural organisation to appoint a Financial Controller to join its finance team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified finance professional to take ownership of the organisation’s financial control environment, statutory reporting, cash flow […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Senior Finance Manager

Surrey
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per year

A leading arts and entertainment organisation is looking to appoint a permanent Senior Finance Manager to play a key role within its Production Finance team. The organisation operates in theatre production, venue management, and performing arts education. Reporting into the Head of Finance, the Senior Finance Manager will lead a […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Corporate Accountancy Manager (Accounts & Financial Control)

Bury, Greater Manchester
Salary: £58,595 - £60,826 per year

Lets do it! If you are a finance professional who wants to be able to directly impact Burys ambition to reduce deprivation, while fostering community pride, sustainability, and opportunity for all then we want to hear from you. Following a restructure the Bury Council are currently recruiting for the last […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Management Accountant & Business Partner

London
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per year

Ivy Rock Partners is pleased to be working with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in appointing a new Management Accountant & Business Partner. It’s an exciting time to join RADA & contribute to one of the world’s most recognised drama schools. A commercially focused role working primarily with […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Financial Controller

London
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per year

Ivy Rock Partners is pleased to be working with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in appointing a new Financial Controller. It’s an exciting time to join RADA & contribute to one of the world’s most recognised drama schools. A broad financial leadership role, taking responsibility for financial control, […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Head of Finance

London
Salary: £85,000 per year

A London-based national membership body is seeking a permanent Head of Finance. Leading the finance, procurement and facilities team, the Head of Finance will oversee the organisation’s day-to-day financial operations while contributing to its wider strategic planning and operational development. Key responsibilities will include: Leading annual and multi-year budgeting, forecasting, […]

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Full time Permanent Remote

Chief Financial Officer

Remote
Salary: £85,000 - £90,000 per year

The WEA is a leading education charity approaching its 124th anniversary. The WEA empowers adults by bringing great teaching to local communities across England and Scotland, reaching tens of thousands of students each year. The WEA believes every adult should have access to education and its benefits within their local […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Head of Finance – Close Down

London Borough of Waltham Forest
Salary: £68,784 - £72,399 per year

Are you a strong technical accountant with the ability to drive through modernisation? Waltham Forest is a vibrant, open borough rich in culture and diversity, with big aspirations. We are a young, diverse borough bursting with potential and opportunity with a Council that delivers for our residents, businesses and partners. […]

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Hybrid Permanent

Senior Finance Systems Analyst

London
Salary: £45,000 - £51,000 per year

I’m working with Kings College London to recruit a Finance Systems Senior Analyst to join their Finance Systems team. This is a hands-on systems role with responsibility for the day-to-day administration and integrity of the organisation’s finance system, resolving technical issues and supporting the ongoing development and improvement of finance […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Accountant (Property Services)

Hybrid working – Greater Manchester or London – 1-2 days in office
Salary: £60,000 per year

The Opportunity We’re looking for a qualified Accountant to join our Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance team, where you’ll play a key role in supporting one of the UK’s largest social housing providers. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys partnering with operational teams, […]

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Hear what our clients say about us...

Ashley Wang

Ashley Wang

Executive Director - Finance & Commercial at Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Michael and I have worked together for many years. He assisted me in getting a Director of Finance role in a high-profile charity. At the outset, Michael took the time to understand my career aspiration. He then gave his independent assessment of how the role fitted into my career path which I found helpful. He was able to provide me with insights on the organisation so I could be fully prepared. During the interview process, he was very responsive in arranging the interviews, checking in with me and seeking feedback from the employer so I could prepare for the next stage.  Michael is different from the other recruiters I work with. He is patient and lets you take control of the pace of your job search.
Kathryn Martindale

Kathryn Martindale

Chief Financial Officer at Tate
I have known and worked with Michael for the last 5 years. He has recruited several crucial roles for me at 2 different organisations. He is easy to work with and takes the time to work with and develop a trusted two-way relationship with his clients. Michael has always taken the time to understand the job description in detail, the organisation as well as the personality traits required. As a result, the candidates have always been well selected and interviewed before being provided for shortlisting, he ensures that they would fit into the culture and environment, as well as work well with me. He doesn’t just focus on their technical ability or suggest candidates simply to bulk up the numbers.
Clare Connor

Clare Connor

Chief Executive at The Place
Michael and his team were incredibly helpful to work with before, during and after the recruitment cycle. In matching need, they have a great understanding and empathy for the ambitions of both the cultural and education sector in relation to diversity, quality and potential.
Paul James

Paul James

Chief Executive at River Learning Trust
Phil has been great to work with and supported River Learning Trust in securing a fantastic appointment to our Chief Operating Officer role. He was attentive to our culture, what matters to us and what we needed from the appointment process - I'm very happy to recommend him.