Job Description

About us

Changing Lives is a nationwide charity helping people facing the most challenging of circumstances to make positive change - for good. We believe that everyone deserves a safe home, a rewarding job and a life free from addiction or abuse. We know that given the right support, anyone can change their life for the better.


Our services across the country help thousands of people each year who are experiencing a wide range of complicated challenges, including homelessness, drug and alcohol addiction, unemployment, involvement with the criminal justice system, sexual exploitation and domestic abuse. By focusing on their strengths, potential and opportunities, we support the people we work with to overcome their problems and live safe, successful, independent lives.


Our charity is powered by over 600 passionate colleagues who bring a diverse and inclusive environment for our colleagues to grow. We are proud to say that many have actual lived experience of the challenges faced by those we support. We are looking for committed and compassionate professionals to join our team, who share our enthusiasm for changing lives.

Service Type - Finance

About the Job

The purpose of the assistant finance business partner role is to provide support primarily to the Criminal Justice (CJ) projects in Changing Lives.


The ideal candidate will be comfortable communicating to senior management as this role will work closely with the Operational Lead for the CJ projects. This role will also be representing finance for Changing Lives in external meetings. Developing knowledge and understanding of the CJ projects will be vital in delivering good project support and contract compliance on the CJ contracts. There are multiple contracts for the CJ in Changing Lives which make up a significant amount of income. The CJ projects have strict external contract & reporting requirements which need to be adhered to enabling strong financial management across the contract.