Sussex Community Foundation is a registered charity that exists to make Sussex a fairer and more equal place. We do this by enabling local people to support local causes, making grants to small charities and voluntary groups working in communities across Sussex.

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to work closely with the Finance Manager to develop and maintain the Foundation’s systems and processes to become more efficient and effective. 

Ready to make a difference?

Find out more by reading the full recruitment pack here.

We encourage applications from people with varied backgrounds and experiences. Sussex Community Foundation is committed to increasing diversity across our teams.

Finance Assistant

Salary: £24,000 – £27,000 (0.5) Fte per annum pro-rata depending on experience

Hours: Flexible and negotiable – Part-time 17.5 hours per week preferably over five days

Contract: Fixed term to Permanent, subject to completion of six months probationary period

Location: The normal place of work will be our office at 15 Western Road Lewes BN7 1RL. We are currently working to a hybrid model with most staff in the office 40-60% of their time.

To Apply

Apply through the Charity Job portal by submitting your CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification. We are using the Charity Job anonymised recruitment process; therefore, all applications must go through this channel.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please email us to arrange a call with Margaret.

The closing date for applications is Monday 24 August 2026 at midday.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 7 September 2026.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will work to accommodate your needs.