About Impetus

Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

We find, fund and build the most promising charities working in this area, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders to help them become stronger organisations.

In partnership with other funders we help our charities expand and we influence policy and decision makers so that all young people get the support they need.

We work with over 20 charity partners and employ around 40 people.

About this role

The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) ensures Impetus has the sound financial management and robust operations needed to deliver its mission, leading on all Impetus’s organisational budget planning and management, audit, compliance, human resources and infrastructure functions. They are a key member of our Senior Management Team and play a key role in strategic and operational decision making.

The DFO is responsible for developing and monitoring the organisation’s annual budget; undertaking forecasting and reforecasting as needed; ensuring that the organisation remains compliant in terms of both its finances and its operations; and practices inclusive, responsive human resources management.

The Operations team comprises the HR and Learning Manager, the Finance and IT Manager (a qualified accountant), the Executive Assistant to the CEO and a part-time Finance Assistant. Payroll and IT support are outsourced.

Impetus is a respected funder and influencer in education and employment work in the UK and this role offers great challenge and opportunity to shape the organisation as we implement our ambitious plans for growth in the coming years. Please join us and play a key role in building and developing our finance and operations function to enable Impetus to; grow its resources; deliver greater, more sustainable impact; and maximise its ability to influence.

About the finances

We’ve a group structure with a trading subsidiary (which hasn’t been active in recent years) and the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF) of which Impetus is the sole corporate trustee. Our consolidated accounts include Impetus, the trading subsidiary and the YEF (as a restricted fund). Separate accounts are also produced for the YEF as it’s a registered charity.

The turnover of Impetus (excluding YEF) is about £8m. Our reserves, all unrestricted, at the end of 2019 were £6.4m. The YEF received a £200m grant – to be spent over ten years - from the Home Office in 2019. The full grant was recognised as income in 2019 meaning that the YEF ended the year with reserves of £198m. Its expenditure from the Home Office grant will be about £15m in 2020 with increasing amounts in future years.

We have about £190m of YEF funds under management with Goldman Sachs.

Key responsibilities

• Work with Impetus CEO and SMT to support the delivery of the Impetus strategy and business plan, deliver the Operations Team milestones to time and within budget
• Providing good, timely financial information to the SMT, other budget managers and trustees, ensuring strong financial controls are in place and producing the annual accounts
• Leading the budget process and helping colleagues with financial modelling and pricing
• Working with our fund managers and investment committee to make the most of the Youth Endowment Fund investments
• Making sure that IT works well for all staff and that Impetus keeps up-to-date in its use of technology and has a good level of cyber security
• Helping to recruit and retain great staff and create an environment in which staff are well supported and can develop and progress
• Ensuring the office and facilities function well and allow staff to focus on their work
• Contributing to good governance including being the lead person supporting the Resources and Audit Committee
• Making sure Impetus is getting value for money and procuring goods and services well
• Engaging with the broader, strategic debate about the work of Impetus and opportunities available to it
• Being a key point of reference on legal, contractual and regulatory issues
• Being alert to the risks facing Impetus and the ways they can be mitigated.
• Develop the competencies and capabilities of the Operations Team and ensure it continues to make a valuable - and valued - contribution to the achievement of Impetus’s objectives
• Contribute to the successful performance of the Senior Management Team, and provide expert advice to them, as well as to Trustees, on all Finance and Operations -related activities and in the implementation of the broader strategy
• As a member of the Senior Management Team, work with colleagues to promote, support and champion equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation

Person specification

Essential

• You are an experienced financial leader used to a range of responsibilities that go beyond the financial into areas of IT, HR and office management
• You think strategically about operations and organisational needs in order to effectively manage change
• You create outward looking, responsive operations teams
• You are good at working with people across an organisation
• You are a credible ambassador in the wider world, used to dealing organisations that support your organisation and being a public face for it
• You want to make sure that staff are supported well by the IT at their disposal.
• You look out for new developments that could help Impetus and are open to ideas from staff
• You enjoy and have experience in identifying digital and new technologies to improve organisational systems and efficiency
• You put in place clear HR frameworks and procedures which aren’t overly bureaucratic
• You are enthusiastic about creating offices and facilities that work well for staff and allow them to focus on their work
• You have worked with investment fund managers and investment committees
• You have experience of group accounting
• You are a member of one of the CCAB accounting bodies
• You have a commitment to Impetus’ mission and work
• You are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

• You have worked in small to medium sized organisations
• You are familiar with the financial and regulatory requirements of the charity sector.
• Understanding of, and/or lived experience of, the barriers that young people face, that contribute to the education and employment gap

We believe that a diverse workforce leads to an organisation that is more open, creative and gets better results.

We want our team at Impetus to represent the diversity of the people and communities we serve. We also want our team to be one where different experiences, expertise and perspectives are valued, and where everyone is encouraged to grow and develop.

We want to reach a diverse pool of candidates. We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to in order to be successful.

We recognise the importance of a good work/life balance. We do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, working part-time  job shares and other arrangements.

Please just let us know in your application or at any stage throughout the process (and beyond) if these are options you’d like to explore.

How to apply

Please send a comprehensive CV and supporting statement by Midday, Monday 19 October 2020. The supporting statement should be no more than two sides of A4 and should address the criteria in the person specification.

You should also include the contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be approached with your express permission. You will also be required to provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK. As part of our commitment to flexible working we will consider a range of options for the successful applicant. All options can be discussed at interview stage.

First round interviews will take place week commencing 26 October 2020

Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Your personal data will be shared for the purposes of the recruitment exercise. This includes our HR team, interviewers (who may include other partners in the project and independent advisors), relevant team managers and our IT service provider if access to the data is necessary for performance of their roles. We do not share your data with other third parties, unless your application for employment is successful and we make you an offer of employment. We will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you. We do not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.

Impetus is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or marital status. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

Duration: Fixed-term contract until 31 March 2023 (extension subject to funding)

Do you have the experience, passion and skills needed to lead the start-up of the new UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub (the Hub)? Are you a thought leader, experienced in driving innovation who is able to identify and develop new and improved ways of tackling humanitarian challenges? We’re seeking an individual to inspire and convene expertise and knowledge from across the UK, with excellent communication and people management skills, along with an outstanding ability to plan and organise for early results.

We are looking to recruit a highly effective Director to establish the UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub as a centre of excellence in humanitarian innovation. You will provide strategic direction and be responsible for managing a highly dedicated team, how the hub is organised and functions. You will play the leading role in establishing the profile and reputation of the Hub, generating a high level of engagement from humanitarian and innovation actors in the UK.

The UK Humanitarian Innovation Hub is hosted by Elrha, a global humanitarian organisation, and the UK’s leading independent supporter of humanitarian innovation and research. The Hub will be supported by an Expert Advisory Group who will provide strategic guidance and technical advice – bringing together experts in science, technology, and innovation, from government, universities, the private sector, and NGOs. The Hub will be fully funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO/UKAID).

If you are passionate about finding better ways to support vulnerable populations affected by crises, if you want to create positive change in the humanitarian sector and you strongly believe you can lead and shape this important initiative, then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.

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We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable people in our work. This post is subject to a range of vetting checks including a criminal records disclosure. 

We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality, and are committed to improving employment opportunities for minority groups. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and disabled candidates, as BAME and people with disabilities are currently under-represented throughout our work. We also welcome applications from LGB and Trans, and non-binary candidates. 

Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2020                         

Interview date: Week of 19 October 2020

We are recruiting a Finance and Administrative officer, who is able to be the first point of contact for IKWRO - Women’s Rights Organisation, responding in competence to the needs of women and girls in need of IKWRO’s help and professionals who approach the organisation according to the policy of the organisation.

Responsible for maintaining the financial records of a company by accurately recording the day to day financial transactions of the company.

To enable the smooth and efficient running of IKWRO’s office by providing administrative support, responsibility of administration including maintaining staff files, and bookkeeping services.The key aspects of this post are; administrative work and support, financial support, writing reports, and helping with human resource management.

This post is open to women only and are exempt under the Sex Discrimination Act 7(2) (d) and (e) and the Race Relations Act 5(2) (d) 1976.

What a time to join Team Boobs! This mat cover role, at this time in history, is a fantastic opportunity for someone to help CoppaFeel! emerge from some strange times and look forward to making our income as sustainable as possible and back up to what it needs to be, to get the UK boob checking again.

This role is required to oversee CoppaFeel!’s fundraising strategy, ensure targets are planned and met, ensure reforecasting is accurate and to contribute significantly to the leadership of the organisation as a member of the Senior Management Team. Let’s face it, in current times, that’s going to take some innovation, initiative and tenacity. The right candidate will continually develop and implement both a sustainable fundraising approach and a reactive approach (we are after all, living through a global pandemic) to securing funding to allow us to deliver our charitable objectives as best we can right now. 

Whilst covering the maternity leave, you will also be identifying areas of potential focus, opportunities to improve, and throughout the contract, using your unique and differing expertise to add huge value to CoppaFeel! and the team at a real time of need and opportunity. We believe that there really are opportunities for innovation and new income in areas of fundraising we haven’t historically focussed on.

See the job pack on our website for more information.

UK-Med is a humanitarian charity that has been responding to disasters for thirty years.  We train medical teams, both in the UK and worldwide, so they are ready to respond when epidemics, conflict and natural disasters hit.  When Ebola struck West Africa in 2014 we recruited and trained UK doctors and nurses who helped local medical teams and other NGOs to bring the outbreak under control.  We are core partners, providing the clinical component of the UK Emergency Medical Team (UK EMT) in line with WHO standards.

We are seeking a senior health professional to join us as Health Director to make a significant contribution to the success of our ambitious strategic plan.

As our new Health Director, you will provide clinical, technical and strategic leadership to our portfolio of programmes and ensure UK-Med health programming meets high standards of quality. You will play a pivotal role in our Senior Management Team, planning the implementation of the current strategy through existing health programmes and by developing new programming. 

Our ideal candidate will be a highly skilled health professional with significant experience of humanitarian health responses.  You will be skilled in leading people and effective in building strong networks and working relationships.  You will be able to manage a portfolio of complex and varied programmes, as well as contributing to organisational and strategic development.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through your work.

Finance Director

Head Office, Preston (although flexible working arrangements will be considered)

37 hours per week

£55,000 gross per annum (FTE £55,000 gross per annum)

About us

n-compass was established in 2009 and is a not-for-profit organisation determined to improve the lives of vulnerable people across the region, delivering a range of Advocacy, Health and Wellbeing, Carers and Counselling services. N-compass’ values are what inspire us to make a difference and enhance life opportunities for adults and young people across local communities by being, professional, responsive, innovative, dynamic and empowering. They determine what we do, how we do it and what we are trying to achieve.

About the role

n-compass are looking to recruit a Finance Director who is responsible for financial planning, reporting, budgeting, IT, and statutory compliance in relation to the Charities Commission, Companies House, and any Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) duties. Reporting to the CEO, the Finance Director will also be a member of the n-compass senior management team and have a reporting role to the Audit Committee and Board of Trustees.

About you

We are looking for someone with a professional accountancy qualification, with experience of leading teams and substantial experience in preparation of budgets, forecasts & management accounts and all aspects of financial programming. We are looking for someone with the ability to relate to, and work with, managers and decision makers at senior levels in public and third sector organisations with an Innovative and proactive approach to opportunities, issues and problems.

Benefits

• A local employer working with local people
• 25 days holiday entitlement and bank holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday!
• 5% Employer Pension contribution
• A protected companywide learning and development funding pot
• A Health Plan Scheme
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme

If you would like to apply for this position, you will need to submit your CV along with a two-sided cover letter to our jobs email address, outlining how you meet the Job Description & Person Specification.

For more information, please visit our website where you will find a copy of our Recruitment Pack, Annual Review and Accounts, Annual Plan and Impact Report.

The closing date is Monday 12th October 2020 at 12 noon.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on 27th / 29th  October.

n-compass is an equal opportunities employer.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check (formally CRB)
Registered Charity Number: 1128809

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and committed Director of Clinical Services overseeing our clinical department at the hospice.  The successful candidate will provide strong, visionary, inspirational, clear, open leadership to all care teams and ensure effective management, organisation, delivery and quality of all care services and educational activities.

The post holder will already be a clinical manager with previous experience in a relevant clinical lead role and will be able to show continual clinical and managerial development throughout their career.

This is a permanent, full time role with flexible working hours. This role is paying up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Some of the key result areas are:

Strategic Management

As a member of the Senior Management Team, lead on the strategic shaping of the organisation, ensuring that clinical services develop and integrate with the existing and future strategic direction of the hospice as agreed by the Board and the developing/emerging world leading edge provision of palliative care.

Clinical Governance

Operational management of all clinical services, supporting staff to take a fully integrated holistic team approach to delivering high quality, adaptable patient/client led services.

Education and Training

Develop and support the implementation of an education strategy for the hospice workforce.

Job Purpose:

• To provide strong, visionary, inspirational, clear, open leadership to all care teams and ensure effective management, organisation, delivery and quality of all care services and educational activities;
• To contribute fully to the strategic planning and corporate management of the South Bucks Hospice;
• To develop and deliver a clinical strategy able to respond to the changing environment in hospice care which recognises both social and clinical models of care;
• To provide clear leadership on clinical governance and risk management for clinical services;
• To be the link between the hospice and the key regulatory bodies that monitor the hospice’s care (such as CQC);
• To be the registered manager as required by the Care Quality Commission (CQC);
• To act as the hospice Caldicott Guardian.

Role requirements include:

• Registered nurse (essential);
• Current and valid NMC registration (essential);
• Evidence of ongoing and continuing professional development (essential);
• Masters level qualification in a relevant subject e.g. palliative care (desirable);
• Experience in working with commissioners and external stakeholders and other service providers;
• Experience in a specialist palliative care setting (desirable).

Benefit

At South Bucks Hospice we promote a friendly and supportive working environment. You will be working as part of your local community, making a difference to the lives of those with life limiting illnesses, their families and carers. You will receive 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with length of service plus an employer contributory pension. Free on-site parking is also provided.

About Us

The Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust (RUH) provides acute and specialist care for over half a million people in the local area, plus a broader community regionally and nationally for specialist services. We have a workforce of over 5,000 and a turnover in excess of £320m. Our Trust operates from a main campus; 52-acre site situated 1.5 miles from Bath’s thriving city centre. We are determined to continuously improve the quality of services we provide and to make the most of our fantastic setting.

The RUH is a vibrant organisation with a reputation for delivering high quality services, though increasingly, like most NHS organisations, this is against a backdrop of fundamental challenges facing the sector. The future will be about organisations working together to deliver the best quality experience and outcomes for patients in a sustainable way. We are at the forefront of shaping the landscape of healthcare delivery locally, whilst continuing to lead ground-breaking, nationally recognised services.

Our values are: Everyone Matters, Working Together, and Making a Difference and are at the heart of everything we do.

The role

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced, professional, and highly motivated Deputy Director of Finance with a depth of leadership experience to ensure financial sustainability is delivered for the Trust. 

This is a key role for the Trust, working with the Director of Finance/Deputy Chief Executive and other members of the Executive team and this post will be instrumental in developing the financial culture, systems and practice within the Finance Department and the wider Trust environment and also across the local Integrated Care System (ICS).

As Deputy Director of Finance, you will manage the Finance department and its functions on a day to day basis which includes the Procurement function. You will also work with the Director of Finance/Deputy Chief Executive and other Executives to shape and develop the Trusts strategic direction and successfully manage their implementation. This includes taking the lead for the Trust on the financial planning for the Hospital Infrastructure Programme 2 (HIP2) and other major capital developments

About you

To succeed in this role at the RUH you will:

• Be a qualified accountant with significant experience working in a medium - large, complex organisation and have prior experience of developing large scale and complex Business Cases to support the development of our Hospital Infrastructure Programme (HIP2)
• Have experience of leading and working with Finance and Operational teams alike in the development of financial plans that enable the delivery of operational requirements, high quality care and financial sustainability
•  Have excellent verbal and written communication skills and demonstrable experience of leading finance and other corporate functions to develop a mature and rounded service
• Be financially and politically aware, bringing a high level of NHS knowledge on the delivery of transformational changes within the NHS and acting as an ambassador for the Trust when working with many external NHS organisations and the wider health economy including regulators.
• Need strategic perspective, a proven ability to develop a financial culture that enables the delivery of high quality services, complemented by resilience and a collegiate approach.

Band 9 salary package £91,004 – £104,927 dependant on experience 

At least 27 days holiday each year and a generous NHS pension

Quaggy Development Trust (QDT) is a Charitable Trust organisation based on the borders of Greenwich and Lewisham delivering services through nurseries, children’s centres and a café.

Formed in 2003, we have demonstrated consistent growth, and currently have annual income in excess of £2 million, net assets of over £1.5 million, and 60+ dedicated employees.

We are looking for a fully qualified Finance Director to report to, and work closely with, the Chief Executive and the Board of Trustees.  Responsibilities will include all aspects of financial management, active development and support of organisational strategy, and monitoring systems, controls and grant proposals to secure and maintain the long-term health of the Charity. You will lead the reporting and analysis of all financial information and will develop and implement recommendations aimed at delivering the most cost effective outcomes consistent with the Charity’s constitution.

You must be a fully qualified member of a recognised UK (or equivalent) professional accounting body (defined as CCAB or CIMA). Previous experience in the charity sector would be an advantage but not essential.

The position is part-time, working 2 - 3 days per week. Salary range (based on full-time earnings) is £44,916 to £55,941 per annum. Some evening and occasional Saturday working will be required.

Quaggy Development Trust is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding, and promotes the welfare and confidentiality of all service users. If successful, you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. All interested applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Based in Manchester or London, the Assistant Director of People, Performance and Culture will join a renewed Operations team at akt with a focus on developing culture change, employee relations, systems and processes and diversity and inclusion across the akt staff team and the wider stakeholder community of young people, supporters and volunteers.  Reporting to the Deputy CEO, the successful candidate will bring experience in human resources, change management, operations management and implementing principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  Experience in the charity sector is desirable but not essential. 

KEY TASKS:

• Ensure robust contract management of all ‘operational’ external contracts e.g. with respect to HR, IT, office accommodation, external administrative service providers (and other areas as agreed with the DCEO)
• With advice and guidance from the People Manager, oversee akt’s People function
• Support the DCEO in providing operations support and direction for performance management and quality assurance to support various reporting streams within the charity
• Oversee the integration of digital solutions and models of working into the workplace (e.g. within frontline service delivery and the management of the akt’s other support functions). 
• Support the DCEO to improvement agreed operational and organisational change management processes of the charity
• Support the development and oversee the principles of equality and inclusion within akt and promote a positive culture of inclusion and co-operation across our departments and cities with support from the EDI taskforce, Leadership Team and Board of Trustees
•  Ensure all policies and procedures across the charity are compliant with relevant reporting bodies
• Oversee the administrative function to ensure that akt is fully supported in ways that are efficient and cost-effective
• Oversee the health and safety of the organisation, ensuring we have a team of H&S staff representatives, ensuring regular risk assessment and all aspect of occupational health are considered (in partnership with People Manager)
• Oversee the external training and consultancy programme
• Develop and improve internal communications processes across within the organization

Diocese of Chelmsford Finance Director

A highly capable Finance Director is sought to join the leadership of the second largest Diocese in the Church of England. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in a large, complex and diverse diocese.

As a Diocese we are going through a period of significant change, challenge and opportunity. A wise and capable leader and change-agent is required who will work closely and is not fazed by complex challenges.

The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant, with considerable experience in financial strategic planning and delivery, governance, change-management, and team leadership. You will need to be self-motivated, resilient, analytical and relational. A committed Christian faith is required, in addition to excellent communication, a good sense of humour and a collaborative but decisive leadership style.

Interested candidates please email Alice Maclean at Carnelian Search

Finance Director

RC Archdiocese of Southwark

£70,000

Initial 2 year contract, full-time

Southwark

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark covers the geographical area of the whole of London south of the Thames, all of Kent and the eastern parts of Surrey.  With currently 169 schools, 175 Parishes, and 400 diocesan employees it is one of the largest dioceses in the UK.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding, experienced finance professional who is values-driven and an inspirational leader to contribute at a senior level in the life of the Archdiocese.

We are looking for someone who can bring intellect and emotional intelligence to leading in a complex environment.  You will have a successful track record in financial leadership at a senior board level and have the personal touch to innovate and drive sustainable change. You will be an exceptional communicator who can quickly develop strong relationships internally and externally with a wide range of external stakeholders.

This wide-ranging role will support the Archbishop, the Chief Operating Officer, Clergy and Trustees of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark in all aspects of the Charity including development of a financial strategy with supporting forecasting, investment management, capital expenditure, financial aspects of property management, the identification of opportunities for income generation  and making best use of the assets of the Charitable trust.  You will ensure compliance with regulatory and accounting practices.

CCAB qualified, you will have experience of operating at board level in a complex organisation with a significant interest in property, ideally also with experience of working in the charitable sector.  Your ability to contribute to the development of a small director level team will be critical, as will your leadership and team-building skills.  You need to demonstrate that, working with clergy and others, you can influence and shape our strategies and plans.  You must be able to balance the provision of strategic financial advice to the Trust Board with a willingness to be hands on and directly lead on operational matters and you will be expected to role model the Trust values and behaviours. 

Empathy with the religious nature of the organisation is essential and a working knowledge of the Catholic Church would be highly desirable.

How to apply

Applications by CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet our person specification and why you are interested in working with us.

The Access Project is an innovative education charity established to help talented young people from disadvantaged backgrounds gain access to an education at one of the UK's top universities. Through a unique programme of in-school mentoring and personalised tuition, we aim to help our teenagers unlock their potential and transform their future prospects.

Job Title: Finance Director

Location: London

Salary: £55k pro rata, (equating to £33,000 for 3-day week)

The Finance Director will play an integral role within the Senior Management Team bringing a strategic finance perspective to the development of organisational strategy and business planning. Working closely with the Chief Executive and Executive Team, you will take responsibility for financial planning and management, strengthening management information, financial analysis and modelling to help achieve ambitious organisation goals. This role will operate at a strategic level, whilst also remaining hands-on in a small team.

We are looking for a collaborative and strategic finance leader with strong financial and commercial awareness and significant experience of leading a successful finance function and delivering through high performing and outcome-focused team. A qualified accountant, you will bring excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities alongside strong relationship building skills.

Critically, you will be passionate about educational disadvantage, and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

The Access Project recognises the value of diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. Appointments are made on merit.

For further information about this exciting opportunity, please read the job description attached.

Recruitment Timetable

Deadline for applications: 21 October 2020

Interviews with Prospectus: 22 October - 29 October 2020

Interviews with The Access Project: w/c: 9 November

These dates may be subject to change and applicants will be advised in advance should this happen.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Finance Director

Permanent

35 hours per week

£59,927 per annum if based outside of London / £62,736 per annum if London based

28 days leave, flexible working, family friendly policies, season ticket loan, upto 8% match on pension contributions

Flexible location

The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 130 years. We run local services that support children when they are at their most vulnerable and in desperate need of help. We're there for children, every step of the way.

This role sits within our finance and corporate services directorate. Your role will inform strategy and ensure that our finances are managed effectively and efficiently ensuring that we focus our resources for greater impact for young people.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving the lives of young people, who loves a challenge, is comfortable operating in an ambiguous environment and is a team player.

A key part of this role will be your ability to gain the confidence of colleagues across the charity by providing accurate timely management information and supporting decision making.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

In order to be successful in this role, you must be:

-strategic in your insight and decision making

-a strong communicative leader

-able to manage finance in a complex and changing environment

-able to work under pressure to key deadlines

INFO ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S SOCIETY

The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.

Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services.

The closing date for applications is noon on 8 of October.

Telephone interviews will be held in the week commencing 12 October with a panel interview in the week commencing 19 October 2020.