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

UK Finance and Operations Manager

Central London
Salary: - £50,000 per year

In partnership with Ivy Rock Partners, WaterAid is looking to recruit a new UK Finance and Operations Manager. WaterAid is an international not-for-profit, determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation. Since we started in 1981, we’ve remained resolutely focused on […]

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Permanent

Head of Management Accounting

Hybrid Working - London
Salary: - £65,000 per year

In partnership with Ivy Rock Partners, WaterAid are looking to recruit a new Head of Management Accounting. WaterAid is an international not-for-profit, determined to make clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene normal for everyone, everywhere within a generation. Since we started in 1981, we’ve remained resolutely focused on tackling […]

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Fixed Term Contract

Head of Finance – Maternity Cover

London-based - Hybrid Working Available
Salary: £70,000 per year

We are seeking an interim Head of Finance for a fantastic maternity cover post at Clean Air Fund. Clean Air Fund is a rapidly growing, ambitious charity seeking to reduce air pollution across the globe. As Head of Finance, you will provide the day-to-day leadership of the finance team to […]

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Permanent

Director of Finance

London

Competitive Salary Ivy Rock Partners is supporting Serpentine in their search for a new Director of Finance. Founded in 1970, historically Serpentine welcomes more than one million people each year across two locations in London’s Kensington Gardens, providing a space for thinking and reflection in the park. Connecting to communities […]

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Permanent

Finance Business Partner x 2

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

Royal Museums Greenwich (RMG) is a collection of diverse historical sites, each with a unique identity and a common purpose to serve our communities, through sharing our collections and expertise. We are a place to explore the sea, space, art and history and our new strategy ‘Charting Our Course’ puts our people at the core of its success.  This is an exciting time to join the museum, […]

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Permanent

Financial Controller

Central London
Salary: £58,191 per year

Remote working with future need to be present in London CARE International UK have an amazing opportunity for you to become their new Financial Controller. We are seeking outstanding finance professionals with: genuine relish for driving change and making an impact a deep connection with the cause a positive and […]

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Permanent

Head of Financial Planning and Analysis

Central London
Salary: £58,191 per year

Location: Remote working with future need to be present in London CARE International UK have an amazing opportunity for you to become their new Head of Financial Planning and Analysis. We are seeking outstanding finance professionals with: genuine relish for driving change and making an impact a deep connection with […]

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