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

Permanent

Chief Financial Officer

Wormsley

A newly created Chief Financial Officer role has become available with the fantastic Garsington Opera. As a newly created role this position can be offered on a part or full time basis – please see see details below, or apply and enquire for further details. About Garsington Opera Located in […]

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Full time Permanent

Senior Finance Business Partner

Central London
Salary: £52,000 - £60,000 per year

A global international charity specialising in advocating for humanitarian issues, is seeking a Senior Finance Business Partner to join their UK based team. Working to tackle the climate and environmental crises, advocating for human rights, and protecting people in areas of conflict, the charity’s work encompasses a diverse range of […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Capital Accounting Manager

London Bridge
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per year

One of the UK’s largest housing associations are recruiting a new Capital Accounting Manager. What we’re looking for: Do you possess a CCAB accountancy or other qualification with post qualification experience in the housing, real estate or property sector? Are you an effective Manager practiced in gaining the best out […]

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Fixed Term Contract Hybrid

Interim Head of Reward

Chippenham / West Brom / Hybrid
Salary: £57,000 - £62,000 per year

We are looking for a Reward Manager for a 6 month fixed term contract. Our client is has multiple locations, mainly Chippenham and West Brom, with flexible Hybrid working arrangements for both. The Reward Manager will play a key role in developing and delivering a reward & remuneration strategy in […]

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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

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

An international healthcare charity is seeking a Financial Planning & Analysis Manager to join their central finance team in London. The organisation works worldwide, working in partnership with community-level and national organisations and government to deliver support on important and high profile healthcare programmes. The Financial Planning & Analysis Manager oversees […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Financial Accounting Manager

Hertfordshire
Salary: £54,025 - £56,642 per year

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Broxbourne Borough Council as a key member of the Resources Management Team with responsibility for the Council’s statutory financial accounts and production of the Medium-Term Financial Strategy. It is an interesting and motivating time to join the borough as they progress towards the […]

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Fixed Term Contract Hybrid

Senior Finance Business Partner

London
Salary: £54,000 - £65,000 per year

Ivy Rock Partners is pleased to be working with an outstanding University to recruit a Senior Finance Business Partner on a 9-12 month FTC. You will be joining an excellent team, reporting to the Head of Academic Finance as well as managing 3 team members. This is a hybrid role, […]

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Full time Hybrid Interim

Interim Director of People

West Midlands (Hybrid)
Salary: £650 - £800 per day

An exciting opportunity for an Interim Director of People to join one of the UK’s largest providers of housing and social care. The interim Director of People will be responsible for overseeing and leading on the delivery of the People Teams business as usual activities and the delivery of the People […]

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