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Finance Coordinator

Ecological Land Cooperative
Remote working

Posted: 17 Feb 2026

Deadline: 9 Mar 2026

Compensation: £33,560 pro rata

Paid Remote working

Job description

The Ecological Land Cooperative is seeking a strategic and values-driven Finance Coordinator to help secure the long-term financial resilience of a pioneering land justice organisation.

We widen affordable access to land for ecological farming and currently steward seven farm sites supporting 18 small farm businesses.

This senior operational role combines hands-on financial management with strategic oversight.

You will:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling
• Prepare management and annual accounts
• Oversee compliance and financial reporting
• Support Board decision-making and governance
• Contribute to funder and investor reporting

We’re looking for strong financial experience, strategic thinking, and alignment with cooperative and ecological values.

Permanent | 2.5 days per week (flexible) | Flat pay structure | 4% matched pension

Pro rata salary = £16,780 

If you meet most of the criteria, we encourage you to apply.

Please apply by: 9am on Monday 9th March

Job Description

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Zoe: coordinator@ecologicalland.coop

Expected interview date: Monday 16th March

Application information

Please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) to coordinator@ecologicalland.coop.

We use an anonymised shortlisting process and assess applications against a structured score sheet based on the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification.

In your covering letter, please clearly demonstrate how your experience, skills, and knowledge meet the essential criteria, using the headings in the Person Specification as a guide. We recommend providing specific examples to show how you meet each area, rather than general statements. Applications are scored solely on the evidence provided, so please ensure you explicitly outline relevant experience, including transferable skills where appropriate.

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