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

Fixed Term Contract

Senior Finance Manager – Culture Recovery Fund Loans

London
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per year

Flexible and Remote Working £45,000 – £50,000 Plus Attractive Pension 1 year FTC This is an excellent opportunity to join Arts Council England (ACE) in a key role supporting the recipients of the Culture Recovery Fund Loans and analysing their cash flow and management accounts on behalf of The Department […]

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Permanent

Financial Analyst

Central London
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per year

Ivy Rock Partners is working with a large international charity on an exciting new position in their FP&A team. The Financial Analyst will be responsible for supporting the Head of FP&A with reporting, analysis and financial modelling related to the planning and implementation of organisational strategy. This is an exciting […]

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Permanent

Regional Finance Business Partner

Central London
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 per year

If you are looking for a high-impact Finance role in the International Development sector and want to work closely with regional teams in an analytical, business partnering role, this Regional Finance Business Partner position offers a brilliant opportunity to work for one of the most respected organisations in the sector. Based […]

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Part time

Financial Accountant

Central London
Salary: £46,934 - £55,299 per year

King’s College London are looking to recruit a CCAB qualified accountant (or similar demonstrable experience) into the role of Financial Accountant to work with the Head of Financial Accounts in the running of the university’s Financial Accounts function, with a particular focus on statutory reporting and financial control work. The […]

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Permanent

Head of Finance

Home Based
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per year

Voice 21 is the national oracy education charity. They exist to empower every child to use their voice for success in school and life. Their work transforms learning and life chances through talk by increasing access to a high-quality oracy education for those that need it most. Over the past […]

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Permanent

Finance Manager

Central London
Salary: £50,000 per year

If you are a qualified Finance professional looking for a broad, exciting position in a fast-growing charity with huge growth potential, this Finance Manager position at the Clean Air Fund might be the right next step for you. The Clean Air Fund is a philanthropic initiative, working around the world […]

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