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

Full time Hybrid Interim

Interim Deputy Financial Bursar

Cambridge
Salary: £70,000 per year

We’re thrilled to be working with Clare College, University of Cambridge in their search for an interim Deputy Financial Bursar. This would suit anyone who’s available to start a contract sometime in July, and commit to the next 14-18 months, who has operated at Head of Finance/Finance Director level. Other […]

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Full time Permanent

Senior Finance Business Partner

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

About Salix Salix became a non-departmental public body in September 2020. This status enables government to directly fund the work of Salix, as it delivers projects on behalf of government funders. Salix is funded by Department of Energy Security and Net Zero  (DESNZ), and the Scottish and Welsh Governments, and […]

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Hybrid Part time Permanent

Director of Finance & Resources

Islington, London (Hybrid)
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 per year

The part-time Director of Finance & Resources role is a pivotal position at Contact, a UK wide charity delivering support services to families whose children have a disability. You will be part of the Senior Management Team reporting into the new CEO, working closely to design the charity’s new long […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Strategic Financial Advisor Housing

London Borough of Waltham Forest
Salary: £71,997 - £77,967 per year

Waltham Forest is a vibrant, open borough rich in culture and diversity. Our ambition is for Waltham Forest to be recognised as the best place to live, work, study, visit and invest in London. We are a pioneering, award winning borough supported by a dynamic workforce focused on improving our […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Finance Business Partner

London
Salary: £55,000 per year

The Place is an innovative, creative, and culturally important organisation at the forefront of contemporary dance education and performance. As Finance Business Partner at The Place you will be responsible for leading on the financial management and business partnering function across the organisation. Reporting directly into the Chief Financial Officer, you will […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Group Financial Planning Analysts (Charity)

London
Salary: £52,000 - £55,000 per year

One of the largest charities in the UK is looking for a new Group Financial Planning Analyst. This is a progressive role, for someone who is passionate about supporting those with learning disabilities and wants to drive forward their career in an organisation with incredible impact. Salary: £52,700 Working Pattern: […]

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Full time Hybrid Permanent

Financial Controller

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

A London faith-based not-for-profit are currently seeking a permanent Financial Controller to manage and lead the finance team across all operational and strategic finance functions. An excellent role for candidates seeking to establish or develop further experience in leading and managing a finance function in the not-for-profit sector. Who will […]

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