RECRUITMENT PACK Finance Assistant 1 Finance AssistantInternet Watch Foundation Recruitment Pack Working to stop child sexual abuse online Protecting children is at the heart of Sadly, the internet makes it easier to share • Working together. With international everything we do. For nearly 30 years, since these images. We use advanced technology partners in government, law the early days of the internet, our job has and human expertise to help young victims. If enforcement, reporting hotlines, charities been to help victims of child sexual abuse by we can remove the record of suffering online and the tech community we work to hunting down and removing the online record and stop those images circulating, then we can stop illegal images of children being of the abuse. stop the abuse being perpetuated. This makes circulated again and again. We share vital the internet a safer place for all children information that could lead to the rescue It’s a tough job. Our image analysts are and adults. amongst the best in the world. The children in of a child from terrible abuse. the pictures are real. Their abuse and suffering How we do this • IWF Hotline. This gives people a safe is very real. Our experts never forget that. • Our team of human analysts. Tech The criminals who sexually abuse children, companies and law enforcement then record their suffering and share the worldwide trust the assessments, horror online are ruthless. Sometimes they experience and knowledge of our create images with audiences in mind. Victims extraordinary team of people. range from babies to young teens. Abusers are often experienced at online grooming, skilled at manipulating young minds. Sometimes victims don’t even realise they are being abused until it’s too late. • Tech-for-good. Our in-house tech team build tools designed to make it easier to identify and remove online images and videos of child sexual abuse. In short, tech to protect kids. and anonymous place to report online images and videos suspected to show the sexual abuse of children. Our team of dedicated Hotline Analysts work tirelessly to locate and seek the removal of criminal imagery making the internet safer and protecting survivors from repeated victimisation. The children in the pictures are real. Their abuse and suffering is very real. Our experts never forget that. 2 Finance AssistantInternet Watch Foundation Recruitment Pack Our Chair & CEO The IWF sits at the forefront of fighting for victims of child sexual abuse. We’re seen as global leaders, standard-setters, and team players. Our strong relationships with companies around the world have enabled us to carve a much-needed place to both protect children and provide the means by which industry partners can ensure that their websites, platforms, games, and online spaces are safer for us all. Since 1996, the IWF’s unmatched work and determination has led to the removal of millions of criminal images and videos from the open internet. Our datasets and services are used to protect more than 4bn online users and accounts globally. This is possible because of the commitment and fortitude of the incredible IWF team. Every department from our front-line analysts to our People team, plays a critical role in helping us achieve our mission of a global internet free from child sexual abuse material. We’re trusted as an extremely safe pair of hands by governments, tech companies, law enforcement and other child protection non-profits. Catherine Brown, Chair Tracking down and identifying truly harmful Working at the IWF is not for everyone, but I’m proud to say I lead the team at the IWF. child sexual abuse imagery is at the very core for our team, knowing they have contributed Every person, regardless of which department of what we do at the IWF. to the removal of thousands of images and they are in, works with a sense of tireless We develop cutting-edge technologies, and work with some of the biggest tech companies on the planet - but without the skills, knowledge, and determination of our amazing team, there is no way this vital work could be done. videos of child sexual abuse from the internet, determination and passion which is vital to helped prevent the future revictimisation of delivering our mission. victims, and even helped rescue children from abusive, dangerous situations, makes this the most satisfying place to work in the world. Kerry Smith, CEO 3 Finance AssistantInternet Watch Foundation Recruitment Pack Our vision Our vision We’re creating an internet free from child sexual abuse that is We’re creating an internet free from child sexual abuse that is a safe place for children and adults to use around the world. a safe place for children and adults to use around the world. Our mission We detect, disrupt, remove, and prevent Child sexual abuse images and videos are Our work relies on compassionate and online child sexual abuse material using just as much a weapon as a knife. We actively resilient staff members, across diverse teams, our expertise and resources as effectively search for this imagery and for the past 29 including Analysts and Assessors in our as possible. years, we’ve given people a safe place to Hotline, Finance, Admin, Communications and The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) is a child protection organisation, utilising ground- report it to us, anonymously, now covering Technology, who are all highly trained and 54 countries. carefully looked after. breaking tech to make the internet a safer We assess every report we receive. If it shows The children in these pictures and videos are place for children and adults across the world. the sexual abuse of a child, we make sure the real. The suffering captured in this imagery image or video is removed from the internet. and the knowledge that it could be shared can We provide bespoke services, products and haunt a victim for life. We’re a not-for-profit organisation, supported by internet, tech and social media industries, private companies and the generosity of ordinary people. We work closely with police, governments, We care. the technology sector and NGOs globally, who trust our work. datasets to our industry Members to prevent the imagery from re-appearing and make it harder for offenders to find and share. That’s why it’s our mission to remove this material for good. And to show every child there is someone out there who cares enough to help. 4 Finance AssistantInternet Watch Foundation Recruitment Pack Our values It’s a huge responsibility to have the job of searching for, stopping, removing and preventing child sexual abuse imagery online. We don’t take this lightly. Our values act as Being excellent • Preventing internet users from • We respect, value and encourage our backbone, our core strength, a guide and a reminder of the importance of our work. They are embedded in everything we do. Being open and honest • We treat every child victim of sexual abuse with the utmost and total respect; • Every day we strive to be the best in the world at what we do; • We set the global standard of best practice; accidentally stumbling on child sexual individual contributions to our work abuse images and videos; and mission as well as those of our • We make it harder for criminals to find wider teams; child sexual abuse imagery online, by • A supportive environment is vital for disrupting the illegal sharing. people who work to protect children. We • We build Tech-for-good tools to help defend child victims of sexual abuse. We Being team players • We always act with integrity and make the internet a safer place, by: • Working together is vital. We always professionalism; • Protecting child survivors of sexual abuse • We make sure our communications from being victimised again and again. By acknowledge the importance of partnerships; and actions are appropriate, true, stopping offenders sharing pictures and • We recognise, reward and celebrate our transparent and accountable. videos of the abuse online, we’re making success and achievements. If we win, so it more difficult for these criminals to do children. perpetuate the abuse; • Creating a caring and safe internal environment promote best-practice welfare for our staff who are committed to stopping the spread of child sexual abuse imagery; • We encourage constant learning and personal development. It helps people thrive. It’s good for us all. 5 Finance AssistantInternet Watch Foundation Recruitment Pack Building an inclusive culture We are building an inclusive culture to make the IWF a place where our people feel valued, have a voice and can be their authentic selves. We value difference and diversity, not only the systemic racism and inequality that is behaviour. We are committed to challenging because we believe it is the right thing to experienced in the everyday lives of Black and and preventing structural racism within every do, but because it will help us to be more minority ethnic people. aspect of our work. innovative and make better decisions. We affirm explicitly our commitment to being We commit to: We always aim to recruit people who are most an anti-racism organisation. We acknowledge suited to the job and encourage applications that racism causes significant harm and can from people of all backgrounds – people of all be both conscious and unintentional. As • Affirm our identity, explicitly and publicly, as an anti-racism organisation; ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, an anti-racism organisation, we challenge • Employ individual and organisational nationalities, religions and beliefs. ourselves to understand and correct any We fully support candidates with a disability or long-term condition who require adjustments during the recruitment process and throughout inequities we may discover and gain a better understanding of ourselves during this purposeful process. any subsequent appointment. Addressing racism requires courage, respect and compassion and may not always be or seek to be comfortable. exploration and examination of bias, advantage, and oppression to continually learn about and dismantle racism and all its impacts; • Reflect our anti-racism in the culture of our organisation through our policies, procedures, and practices; Anti-racism statement IWF stands in unity with all who experience racism and discrimination. As a team, we are committed to better understanding We have a zero-tolerance approach to racism • Particularly encourage applications and condemn all racist and discriminatory from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates. 6 Finance AssistantInternet Watch Foundation Recruitment Pack Job description Job description Who we need We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Finance Assistant to support the day-to-day financial operations of the IWF. This is a varied and hands-on role that plays a vital part in ensuring our financial processes run smoothly, accurately and in line with policy. This role offers a wide range of responsibilities • A willingness to adapt to new processes Reports to: Head of Finance Details across accounts payable, accounts and contribute to continuous improvement. receivable, cash handling and general finance administration, and would suit someone who enjoys variety and collaboration. We are looking for Main accountabilities Reporting to the Head of Finance you’ll be responsible for the process sales, purchase and bank transactions in a timely, complete • Strong financial and administrative skills, and accurate manner. This includes: with excellent attention to detail and Salary: £25,750.00 + benefits Benefits: • Generous annual leave entitlement (Plus time off for Christmas closure) • Pension Scheme • Life Assurance • Private Health Care You will bring experience of working in a accuracy. Financial transaction processing: finance or administrative environment, • Experience processing invoices, expenses with a strong commitment to accuracy and and financial transactions. • Day-to-day processing: accounts receivable, • Cycle To Work Scheme accounts payable, cash and bank. • Employee Assistance Programme a proactive approach to problem-solving. You’ll be comfortable managing multiple priorities, adapting to evolving processes and communicating clearly with colleagues, suppliers and partners. • Clear and confident communication skills, Monthly processing: with a helpful and professional approach. • Accruals and prepayments and other • The ability to prioritise a busy workload general accounting entries. and meet deadlines methodically. Audit and compliance: Hours: Full time (35 hours per week). We are a family-friendly employer and take a flexible approach around personal commitments when agreeing • A collaborative and co-operative • Assists in resolving audit and other work patterns. We value people who care deeply about the working style. compliance related queries IWF’s mission and who approach their work with integrity, diligence and professionalism. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation, using your organisational skills and attention to detail to support effective financial management and reporting. • Integrity, discretion and sensitivity when handling financial information. Important note: • Strong IT skills, including experience You will not be required to view criminal of finance systems (such as Sage) images. The position is subject to an and spreadsheets. enhanced DBS check. Location: The role is based in Cambridge, offering hybrid working. The building is accessible with a lift and disabled toilet. 7 Finance AssistantInternet Watch Foundation Recruitment Pack Person specification Educational qualifications Skills, abilities & knowledge Requirements Educated to A-level or equivalent. Evidence of role-related or further training. Criteria Essential Desirable Finance qualifications e.g. AAT. Desirable Attention to detail and accuracy under pressure. Essential Logical approach to work. Essential Knowledge of Tax/VAT regulations. Desirable Ability to work unsupervised. Essential Good communicator and confident to liaise with staff and stakeholders at all levels. Essential Experience Experience of working in a finance related role. Experience of using a computerised accounting system. Essential Essential Experience of SAGE. Desirable Personal qualities Genuine interest in working for IWF. Essential Flexible and happy to “muck in” whatever the task. Essential Able to use own initiative. Essential Experience of office based work and general administrative tasks (including the use of Microsoft Office suite, e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook etc.). Team player. Essential Articulate and confident. Open to learning and development. Essential Essential Essential We’re a dog-friendly organisation and believe in the positive impact dogs can have on workplace happiness and well-being. 8 Finance AssistantInternet Watch Foundation Recruitment Pack How to apply & more info How to apply Please download and complete the following documents: • Application Form • Equal Opportunities Form • Confidential Disclosure Form To ensure fairness and equality in our application process, completion of an More info Website: iwf.org.uk Annual Report: iwf.org.uk/annualreport2024 Social Media: • Bluesky: iwf.org.uk • X: @IWFhotline • Facebook: InternetWatchFoundation application form is required. CVs will not be • LinkedIn: IWF Listen to our Podcasts Our podcast tells, for the very first time, the story of online child sexual abuse through the words of victims, the people fighting to eradicate it, law enforcement, internet companies and, even perpetrators: iwf.org.uk/podcast Our series of short podcasts feature exclusive discussions with IWF staff, leading experts and academics covering a wide variety of topics accepted Please email the completed forms to: recruitment@iwf.org.uk Closing date: Sunday 18 January 2026 Formal interview: Thursday 22 January 2026 • Instagram: internet.watch.foundation including our Hotline, tech, encryption, policy • YouTube: IWFHotline Our office: Discovery House Vision Park, Chivers Way Histon, Cambridge CB24 9ZR UK Tel: +44 (0)1223 20 30 30 Email: recruitment@iwf.org.uk and how these impact the criminal circulation of child sexual imagery online: iwf.org.uk/shortcast A day in the life We follow our Hotline Manager Tamsin on a regular workday. 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