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

CFO

Bromley
Salary: £100,000 per year

Ivy Rock Partners is recruiting a CFO for Education for the 21st Century – a values-led organisation, driven by a determination to create welcoming and open schools for the local community, where every person thrives, makes excellent progress, and succeeds. As a member of the Trust’s Senior Leadership Team, the […]

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Permanent

Lead Technical Accountant

London
Salary: £75,000 per year

Ivy Rock Partners is working with one of the UK’s largest Housing Associations – Peabody, in recruiting a Lead Technical Accountant. This is a permanent role with a salary of around £75,000. This is a great chance to join an organisation with plenty of progression opportunities and hybrid working. We’re looking for Strong, […]

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Full time Permanent

Head of Finance & Operations

London
Salary: £50,000 per year

Salary: £50k FTE starting salary depending on skills and experience Hours: Full time (35 hours a week) or part-time by negotiation Location: Based in our London office with WFH and hybrid working optional Benefits: Include 25 days annual leave, flexible working, 6% pension contribution Wikimedia UK, a rapidly growing and […]

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Full time Permanent

Production Accountant

London
Salary: £55,000 per year

The National Theatre’s mission is to make world class theatre that’s entertaining, challenging and inspiring – and to make it for everyone. It aims to reach the widest possible audience and to be as inclusive, diverse and national as possible with a broad range of productions that play in London, […]

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Full time Part time

Director of Finance & Resources (Part or full time)

London
Salary: £70,000 per year

Bishopsgate Institute was “erected for the benefit of the public” in 1894, with the motto “I never stop learning”. Our purpose has not changed. We continue to be home for ideas and debate, learning and enquiry. We are a haven in the City, where culture, heritage and learning meet, and […]

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Permanent

Project Accountant

London
Salary: £50,000 per year

The Museum of London are recruiting a Project Accountant to operate at the heart of the most exciting cultural project for London in a generation. The Museum of London is an award-winning charitable organisation that tells the story of the capital from its first settlers to the present day. The […]

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Fixed Term Contract

Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

London-based - Flexible and Hybrid Working Available
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per year

A large public cultural organisation, based in central London, is currently looking for an interim Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to cover a 12 month maternity leave. This will be a full time, hybrid role, with at least 3 days on-site and is perfect for someone looking for an exciting […]

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