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Finance Officer (Volunteer)

UKSEDS
Volunteer

Permanent

Finance
remote
Remote,United Kingdom
GBP0
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Job Description

Are you a student or early-career professional with a passion for finance? Do you want to gain hands-on experience by supporting key financial operations in the space industry?

If so, you might be the perfect fit for our new Finance Officer role!

Who are we?

As the UK’s national student and early professional space charity, we support space enthusiasts nationwide by running events, providing resources, and teaching new skills.   

Joining UKSEDS is the best way to get involved in the space sector as a student or as you kickstart your career. You will gain a variety of skills and experience, and have the chance to work with many space organisations and community members. Most importantly, you will get to work with other like-minded individuals at a similar stage in their careers to achieve something incredible, and have fun while you do!  

Role Description

As our Finance Officer, you will work closely with the Treasurer to oversee and manage our financial activities. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your budgetary skills and contribute to the  financial health of a growing charity. In this role, you will:

  • Collaborate with teams to understand their funding needs and participate in regular strategy sessions.
  • Co-lead a yearly finance and partnerships strategy session with the Treasurer and Partnership Officer.
  • Review and discuss funding requests with the Treasurer and executive members.
  • Manage the budget allocation process post-approval.
  • Maintain records of spending and estimated budgets throughout the year.

To thrive in this position, you will have:

  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective communication skills to coordinate with the Treasurer and other teams.
  • Ability to work remotely and manage multiple tasks.
  • The ability to commit around 6-8 hours per week on average.
  • An existing UKSEDS membership (it is free to join at ukseds.org/join) that meets our eligibility requirements (18+, currently a student or recent graduate of a UK-based institution).

It would be great if you if you had previous experience with finance, accounting, or budget management, but this isn’t strictly required.

Benefits of the role:

  • Gaining hands-on experience in finance and budget management.
  • Working with a passionate and supportive team in the space sector.
  • The flexibility and support to work around your studies and other commitments.
  • The chance to have a real impact on the financial health of a leading charity.

How we can support you

We want your time with us to be an enjoyable experience, and we’re open to anyone with an interest in space.

We understand that as students or early professionals, you may face commitments like exams, work deadlines, or personal matters. If you ever need time off, just let us know, and we will do our best to accommodate your needs while providing ample opportunities for your personal and professional growth.

We are committed to ensuring your comfort and supporting you throughout your time with us. All we ask in return is that you maintain open communication about any time off you require, as a lack of communication or inability to meet your volunteer duties may lead to the termination of your role.

Interested? Here are the next steps

Please follow the links in the advert to submit your application. Following that, there will be one round of interviews on Google Meet with shortlisted applicants soon after, with other interview methods and dates available if you require them.

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to derek.polowyj@ukseds.org.

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