Council of Lutheran Churches

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Finance Manager – Part Time

CLC is recruiting for an enthusiastic Finance Manager, who will be responsible for all aspects of financial management and HR administration.  You will be well organised, able to work on your own initiative and be experienced in writing clear and engaging reports tailored to a non-financial audience.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

  •       Provide strategic financial leadership, including long range planning, budgeting and forecasts.
  •        Support Board and committees (Investment, Finance and Grants), preparing and presenting papers and                  managing grant-giving process.
  •       Lead the annual audit
  •        Undertake day-to-day book-keeping
  •        Oversee HR operations including payroll and pension administration
  •        Ensure compliance with employment law and maintain HR policies
  •        Review and manage insurance policies


You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPFA) with at least three years’ experience, ideally with charities.  You will also have experience of HR policies and management.

We are a small organisation, so a supportive ‘hands-on’ approach is essential, as are diplomacy and confidentiality.

CLC is a membership organisation for Lutheran Churches in the UK, and our office is close to Waterloo station. We undertake a range of activities including student chaplaincy, grant giving and outreach and we have recently acquired a church building.

We are a Christian organisation, so whilst we would prefer you to be a Christian, it is not essential as long as you are willing to work in accordance with our ethos and values.

Hours: 22.5 per week (0.6 FTE)

Salary: £33,000 – £36,000 (FTE: £55,000 – £60,000)

Other benefits – Life assurance and pension scheme

Location: Close to Waterloo Station, and occasional work at St. George’s German Lutheran Church, which is close to Aldgate East tube station.

Closing date: 4th March 2026

The full position description is available here. Please send your CV and covering letter demonstrating how you meet the job specification to: enquiries@lutheran.org.uk.

 
 
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Internship Opportunities with the Council of Lutheran Churches
The Council of Lutheran Churches (CLC), in partnership with its member churches across the UK, offers a variety of internship opportunities for students pursuing studies in theology, ministry, or social work.
 
These internships are open to both UK-based and international students, and provide valuable opportunities for:
  • Exposure to the student chaplaincy work among the international university students and young professionals 
  • Intercultural learning
  • Faith-based engagement in diverse and dynamic communities
 
Interns will have the opportunity to work closely with the CLC Student Chaplaincy / International Lutheran Student Community and be actively involved in the life and mission of CLC member churches. Through this they will gain insight into Higher Education Chaplaincy work, local church ministry, community outreach, and the role of the church in a multicultural, multifaith society.
 
Whether you’re discerning a call to ministry or looking to deepen your understanding of faith in action, our internship programme is designed to equip and inspire.
 
Applicants may come from universities, seminaries, or accredited training institutions. Since we are a charity, we aren’t able to offer compensation for the internship. 
 
Send your expression of interest or enquiries to chaplain@lutheran.org.uk.
Please include a CV, a brief statement of interest, and any academic requirements or expectations for the placement.