JOIN US
At Lightyear Foundation, we're always keen to hear from talented people who share our passion for creating a more inclusive future through STEM. Whether you're looking for employment, freelance opportunities, volunteering roles or trustee positions, you'll find details of current opportunities below. As a disabled-led organisation, we are especially keen to hear from deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people, whose lived experience helps shape and strengthen our work.
We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding. All appointments are made in line with our recruitment policies and will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including references, identity verification, and Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where relevant. Successful applicants will also be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.
Finance and Administration Manager
The role
Lightyear Foundation is looking for a highly organised and proactive Finance and Administration Manager to join our small, friendly and ambitious disabled-led charity.
This is a varied home-based role at the heart of the organisation, leading on day-to-day bookkeeping and financial administration, while also supporting governance, HR administration, CRM management, organisational systems and the smooth running of the charity.
Salary: £26,300 - £32,800 FTE (pro rata), depending on skills and experience
Hours: 21 hours per week, worked flexibly.
Location: Home-based, UK
Contract: Permanent, part-time
Closing date: 26th June 2026
Interviews: 9th and/or 13th July 2026
We are committed to genuine flexible working and recognise that talented people balance work alongside caring responsibilities, disability-related needs, study and other commitments. While the role is contracted at 21 hours per week, additional paid hours may be available by mutual agreement, offering opportunities to increase earnings as the organisation continues to grow.
As a disabled-led charity, we are passionate about breaking down barriers to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for deaf, disabled and neurodivergent children and young people. Joining Lightyear Foundation is an opportunity to play a key role in a growing national charity, help shape our systems and operations, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people across the UK.
We particularly encourage applications from suitably qualified deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people.
What we offer
Genuine flexible and remote working.
Opportunities to develop your skills and take ownership of key organisational systems and processes.
The opportunity to be part of a supportive, disabled-led organisation.
A role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of deaf, disabled and neurodivergent young people.
28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays, pro rata for part-time employees.
For full details about the role, please see:
Job Description and Person Specification
How to apply
Please submit the following to jobs@lightyearfoundation.org :
Your CV
A covering letter of no more than two pages explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for Lightyear Foundation
To support accessibility and ensure applications can be reviewed fairly and consistently, we ask applicants to use a simple text-based layout and a minimum 12-point font in their CV and covering letter. Please do not use graphics, photographs, tables, text boxes, columns or other complex design features.
Closing date: 26th June 2026 (midnight)
Interviews: 9th and/or 13th July 2026
Freelance Vacancies
We are always looking for skilled freelancers to join our team of associates to help us deliver our work. Email info@lightyearfoundation.org for more details.
Volunteer Vacancies
Please contact info@lightyearfoundation.org for any vacancy enquiries
Lightyear Youth Group
The Lightyear STEM Youth Group is a group of disabled and neurodivergent young people aged 14-25, who meet regularly to share their stories, experiences, and ideas about STEM with each other and with the Lightyear Foundation.