Deputy development director jobs in Cambridge
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Are you a forward-thinking finance leader who thrives on building a high-performing team and delivering a highly efficient and dependable finance function?
Wycliffe Bible Translators is one of the most exciting Christian charities to work for. We are a dynamic organisation with a big vision – a world where everyone can know Jesus through the Bible.
As our Assistant Director of Finance, you will hold direct operational accountability for our processes and outputs, serving as a vital steward of the resources that support our global mission. We are looking for a relational, rigorous accountant eager to serve as a key deputy and strategic partner. You will own the integrity of our financial engine, but you will use a business-partnering approach to work alongside our departments to best serve the organisation.
- Salary: £60,000-70,000 + benefits
- Location: Home based or the option of a desk in our Oxford or Belfast offices.
- Terms of appointment: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Permanent
- Closing date: Thursday 23 July at 9am
- Interview date: Interviews will be held in Oxford on 11-12 August
Key responsibilities:
- Finance function control
- People development and leadership
- Strategic support and business partnering
- Systems, innovation and ethos
Benefits include:
- 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- Employer pension contributions up to 7.5%
- Fully employer-funded life assurance
- 24/7 employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support
- Family-friendly employer
- Monthly in-person team days in Oxfordshire or the Chilterns (expenses covered)
- Hot-desking facility at Belfast office
- Fully paid-for professional development opportunities.
It is an occupational requirement of this role that you have a clear, personal commitment to the beliefs set out in our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Position Statement.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
A world where everyone can know Jesus through the Bible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Jimmy’s Cambridge are seeking a Director of Performance. This is a completely new post, designed to radically transform assurance and accountability ahead of licencing and regulatory compliance within our sector. We have always prided ourselves on being ahead of the curve within the sector, whether that’s through innovation, widening our offer, or resourcing our professions, and now again, we are getting ahead of the curve to drive up standards and lead from the front.
The Director of Performance will hold the organisation and its staff to account for providing exceptional service and gold standard accommodation to our residents. The post holder will line manage the Head of services, Head of Finance and People, Head of Fundraising, Communications and Communities and the Project Officer, holding them to account for delivery of business and service plans, effective and efficient running of portfolios and functions, high levels of Return on Investment (ROI), stakeholder satisfaction, regulatory compliance and commissioner and contract delivery. The post holder will utilise data, evidence and insights to assess performance and assure the CEO and Board that Jimmy’s Cambridge is run effectively and efficiently for the benefit of our residents.
You will come from a very strong performance background, most likely with a highly detailed understanding of regulatory compliance within any regulated / licenced sector. You will be unafraid to ask difficult questions, scrutinise business and operational planning, put into practice swift and effective performance improvement initiatives, and assure a Board of your services / portfolios efficiency, effectiveness and grip within complex operating environments. Unafraid of robust conversations and relationships, you will not shy away from what needs to be done to ensure the very highest standards for our residents. You will not necessarily come from a homelessness or housing background, but you will possess a strong poverty reduction, inclusion and social justice ethos. Empathetic with a titanium core!
Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 10th July 2026.
Interviews will be held in Cambridge on Tuesday 21st July 2026 with Natasha Davies, CEO and Ian Cardwell, Trustee.
Please get in touch if you would like to arrange an informal Conversation with Natasha Davies CEO. Please be aware Natasha is unavailable 6-10 July.
How to Apply
To apply, please send us your CV (maximum 3 pages) plus a short statement (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you are interested in the role with detailed reference to the person specification.
No agencies will be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Lead the operations, governance and compliance that enable Solving Kids' Cancer UK to deliver its mission and impact for children and families affected by neuroblastoma. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will play a critical role in ensuring the charity operates effectively, compliantly and sustainably.
This broad and varied leadership role spans governance, risk, HR, IT, data protection and organisational operations, supporting delivery of the charity's strategy through robust systems, policies and processes. Acting as Company Secretary, you will work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, providing advice on governance, regulatory requirements and best practice. As a member of the Leadership Team, you will oversee key operational functions, lead cross-organisational projects and deputise for the CEO where required.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a strategic, highly organised and values-driven leader with strong experience in charity operations, governance and compliance. You will have a track record of ensuring organisations are well run, compliant and effectively managed, with the ability to oversee multiple operational areas and support strong governance and decision-making at Board level.
You will be comfortable working across a broad remit, including governance, risk, HR, IT and data protection, and confident providing clear, practical advice to senior leaders and trustees.
Person specification
Key requirements include:
- Significant senior-level experience in operations, governance or compliance within a charity or similar environment.
- Strong understanding of charity governance and regulation, with experience supporting boards and senior leadership.
- Experience overseeing organisational functions such as HR, IT, data protection or risk.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and lead cross-organisational work effectively.
- Strong judgement, integrity and the ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.
This is an opportunity to make a significant contribution at the heart of a small, ambitious charity where strong operations are a vital enabler of impact for children and families.
Location: Home-based, within easy reach of London, with regular travel to the London office and occasional UK-wide travel.
First-stage interview: Thursday 6 August
Second-stage interview: Thursday 13 August
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.