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

Management Accountant

Central London
Salary: £36,000 per year

Ivy Rock Partners are again partnering with the iconic Royal Albert Hall, supporting the recruitment for a Management Accountant to join their dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis team in a newly created role. With great opportunities for continued progression and development, this role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to […]

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Permanent

Finance Business Partner

London
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year

The Inspire Partnership is a fabulous, growing multi academy trust formed of nine primary schools serving communities in Croydon, Medway and Greenwich. Our aim is to transform the lives of children and we believe the best way to achieve this is through relationships and collaboration. We celebrate the diversity and […]

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Fixed Term Contract

Interim Head of Finance

Kew
Salary: £70,000 per year

Full Time with 2 days per week in Kew (London) office Up to £70,000 plus civil service pension and benefits Reporting to the Corporate Services Director, the Interim Head of Finance will lead and manage the Finance department (currently 13 posts) in support of the strategic and financial objectives of […]

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Interim

Interim Head of Human Resources

London
Salary: £65,000 per year

Ivy Rock Partners are thrilled to be working with City Lit, London’s number one destination for adult learning in recruiting an Interim Head of Human Resources, to cover a maternity leave from November.   As the capital’s ultimate destination for evening, weekend and daytime courses, they inspire 60,000 Londoners with […]

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Permanent

Finance Business Partner

Central London
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per year

If you are looking for a varied Finance Business Partner role with responsibilities ranging from analysis and strategy to tackling technical financial challenges, this position with a large, established national charity might be the right next step for you. Offering an excellent benefits package and the chance to manage the finances for two major departments […]

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Permanent

Finance Business Partner

Central London
Salary: £45,000 - £47,000 per year

Ivy Rock Partners is supporting a high profile international charity with their search for a Finance Business Partner to join their International Finance team. Offering the chance to work with one of the most prestigious names in the sector, the International Finance Business Partner is a varied and complex finance […]

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Permanent

Head of Commercial Finance

Central London
Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per year

Ivy Rock Partners are working with a large INGO who are leading the International Development sector when it comes to driving financial sustainability. The Head of Commercial Finance will play a vital role in the organisation as they develop programmes that will run self-sufficiently across multiple territories. As a large […]

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Permanent

Management Accountant

Central London
Salary: £36,000 per year

Ivy Rock Partners are continuing our partnership with the iconic Royal Albert Hall, supporting the recruitment for a Management Accountant to join their dynamic Financial Planning & Analysis team. With great opportunities for continued progression and development, this role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to join a world-famous organisation […]

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