Organisation: Social Tech Trust
Location: Remote (UK-based preferred), occasional London meetings
Contract type: Fixed-term (with potential to extend) or contractor
Time commitment: 2–3 days per week
Duration: Initial 6 months, with potential to extend subject to performance and organisational needs
Salary: up to £40,000 FTE (depending on experience) pro rata for part-time or contractor arrangement
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To apply, please send the following to:
* your CV
* a short statement (max one page) covering:
* why this role appeals to you
* your relevant experience in finance and/or operations
* an example of a process or system you have improved or managed
Candidates may be asked to complete a short practical task as part of the process.
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About us
Social Tech Trust (STT) is a UK foundation supporting technology ventures addressing social and environmental challenges. The Trust shares elements of its finance and operational infrastructure with Social Tech Ventures (STV), an independent early-stage venture fund it has helped to establish. We operate as a lean, high-performing team, working with external providers (e.g. bookkeepers, accountants, fund administrators, and advisors) to ensure strong financial management, governance, and operational discipline.
About the role
We are looking for a hands-on Finance and Operations Associate to run and take responsibility for day-to-day finance and operational processes across Social Tech Trust and Social Tech Ventures, working closely with the CEO and external providers. This is a practical, execution-focused role. You will be responsible for ensuring that finance and operations run reliably and accurately, while improving processes over time.
The role works closely with the CEO to ensure finance and operations are well-managed, responsive, and aligned with organisational priorities. The role is suited to someone who is comfortable working independently, taking responsibility for outcomes, and operating in a lean environment.
Key responsibilities
Financial operations
• Manage payments, expenses, payroll, and pensions
• Maintain accurate financial records across systems (e.g. Xero, fund platforms)
• Ensure transactions are recorded, reconciled, and traceable
• Maintain visibility over cash positions and financial activity
Financial tracking and reporting
• Maintain clear tracking of financial activity across both organisations
• Support month-end processes and preparation for audit
• Ensure consistency across internal records and external outputs
• Assist with preparation of management accounts and reporting materials
Coordination of providers
• Act as the primary day-to-day point of contact for finance providers (bookkeepers, accountants, auditors, fund administrators)
• Review outputs and ensure accuracy and alignment
• Resolve issues and ensure follow-through
Additional responsibilities (STV-related)
• Support fund-related financial flows (e.g. capital calls, distributions)
• Ensure alignment between fund systems and financial records
• Support investor-related financial reporting processes
• Coordinate with fund administrators and relevant providers
Process ownership and improvement
• Run processes day-to-day and improve them over time
• Document workflows so they can be maintained and scaled
• Build simple, reliable operating routines
Other
Given the evolving nature of the organisation, you may be asked to take on additional responsibilities aligned with finance and operations
About you
Experience and skills
* Experience in finance or operations roles
* Strong working capability with spreadsheets (e.g. Excel or Google Sheets), including structuring, maintaining, and checking financial data
* Able to work confidently with financial data, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems
* Comfortable working with accounting systems and operational tools (e.g. Xero or similar)
* Able to work independently and manage day-to-day processes
* Able to coordinate with external providers and follow through on outputs
Desirable:
* Exposure to investment or fund environments (e.g. VC, PE, financial services)
* Experience working in a lean or early-stage environment
* Experience in improving or building processes
Approach and behaviours
• Hands-on and comfortable taking responsibility for execution while working in close alignment with organisational priorities
• Solution-oriented and able to work through ambiguity
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
• Able to operate independently in a lean, fast-moving environment
• Flexible and willing to take on new areas as the role evolves
• Collaborative, low ego, and focused on getting things done
• Able to balance ownership with alignment, ensuring work is delivered in line with organisational priorities and direction
Why join us
• Support finance and operations in a mission-driven organisation
• Work across a foundation and an early-stage venture fund with shared infrastructure
• Gain practical exposure to how finance and operations are run in a lean environment
Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion or belief, socio-economic background, sexual orientation or age.
How to apply
To apply, please send the following to:
* your CV
* a short statement (max one page) covering:
* why this role appeals to you
* your relevant experience in finance and/or operations
* an example of a process or system you have improved or managed
Candidates may be asked to complete a short practical task as part of the process.
We review applications on a rolling basis and will close the process once a suitable candidate has been identified. We therefore encourage early applications.
We are not working with recruitment agencies on this role.