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

Financial Analyst

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Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per year

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Permanent

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Central London
Salary: £100,000 per year

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Fixed Term Contract Interim

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London
Salary: £46,100 - £53,295 per year

This post is within the Financial Planning and Analysis team, which is responsible for the university’s budget and financial planning processes and monthly management accounts deliverables. The Finance Division seeks to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated individual with relevant experience and qualifications to cover a shared-parental leave. The role […]

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Permanent

CFO

London
Salary: - £150,000 per year

Part Time CFO (2.5 days per week) This is a truly exciting role for a personable CFO wanting to work closely with an ambitious small UK-based family office. The CFO will provide oversight for all administrative and financial aspects and the successful candidate will be agile, relishing working closely with […]

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Permanent

International Finance Business Partner

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

This international finance role is a brilliant step for those interested in being part of a global management team with a presence in over 20 countries, running life-changing projects across the world. Offering the chance to work with one of the biggest brand names in the sector, the International Finance […]

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Permanent

International Financial Accountant – INGO

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

If you are a recently qualified accountant looking for a chance to join an organisation supporting millions worldwide in a role with global impact, this Financial Accountant position may be the right next step for you. Joining a supportive and sociable team, this role offers great exposure to the sector […]

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