Bookkeeper
- Posted by Education Alliance for Life Chances on 11th September 2026
- TBC
- Full time
- 38A Frizinghall Road, Bradford
Education Alliance for Life Chances (EALC, registered charity 1211984) is a Bradford-based charity working to improve children and young people’s life chances across the district. EALC brings partners together through three areas of work: Act Locally (place-based convening in local communities), School Health Hubs (embedding health support in schools), and EDSP, the Electronic Developmental Support Passport, a district-wide programme rolling out to schools. EALC is a small, fast-growing organisation, with income and funded programmes increasing significantly over the past year.
Role Description
Purpose of the role
EALC is looking for an ad hoc, hourly-paid Bookkeeper to support the Director with day-to-day financial record-keeping on Xero. As EALC’s funded programmes grow the volume and complexity of bookkeeping has increased, and this role will help keep financial records accurate, current and ready for reporting, audit and funder requirements.
How to Apply
Please send a CV and a brief note of your availability and hourly rate to Kathryn Loftus, Director, EALC, email: kathryn@educationallianceforlifechances.org.uk
Job Details
- Hours: Variable per week
- Closing Date: 31/10/2026
- Payment Schedule: Other
- Job Salary: TBC
- Contact Name: Kathryn Loftus
- Contact Email: kathryn@educationallianceforlifechances.org.uk
Supporting Documents
About Education Alliance for Life Chances
- The Education Alliance for Life Chances (EALC) is a Bradford‑based charity dedicated to reducing childhood inequalities and improving life chances through stronger, more integrated support for schools, teachers, families and communities. We work across education, health, early help and the voluntary sector to design and scale practical, evidence‑informed models that enable earlier intervention and better outcomes for children and young people.Our mission is simple: to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of background or circumstance. Through district‑wide system reform, multi‑agency collaboration, and the development of innovative approaches such as Act Locally, School Health Hubs and the Electronic Developmental Support Passport (EDSP), EALC supports schools to meet need earlier, strengthen parental engagement, and build resilient, connected communities.
We convene partners, influence practice, and champion solutions that close gaps, remove barriers, and create fairer futures for children across Bradford and beyond.
- The Education Alliance for Life Chances (EALC) is a Bradford‑based charity dedicated to reducing childhood inequalities and improving life chances through stronger, more integrated support for schools, teachers, families and communities. We work across education, health, early help and the voluntary sector to design and scale practical, evidence‑informed models that enable earlier intervention and better outcomes for children and young people.Our mission is simple: to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of background or circumstance. Through district‑wide system reform, multi‑agency collaboration, and the development of innovative approaches such as Act Locally, School Health Hubs and the Electronic Developmental Support Passport (EDSP), EALC supports schools to meet need earlier, strengthen parental engagement, and build resilient, connected communities.
- 38a Frizinghall Road
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