The Cystic Fibrosis Trust has a fundamental story to tell: a story of a devastating genetic condition and the fight to lift the limits that people with cystic fibrosis (CF) currently face. We are fighting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by the condition. Our mission is to create a world where everyone living with cystic fibrosis will be able to look forward to a long, healthy life.

We are seeking an Interim Director of Finance and Resources, to join us in meeting this challenge by working to ensure the Trust’s long-term financial wellbeing and to optimise resources to help deliver maximum impact for people with cystic fibrosis. Embedding best practice and enabling innovative thinking to ensure that the finance and resources area is delivering an effective and efficient service. You will embrace the challenge of conflicting resource demands and a fast-changing external environment, exploring key areas such as impact reporting, commercial income generation and partnership working.

Supporting the vision, values and policies of the Trust, and enabling colleagues across the organisation to meet challenging objectives while also ensuring their well-being, you will lead and develop a high performing multidisciplinary team. You will play a vital role in developing the organisation’s long-term strategies, working closely with the Board of Trustees.

With oversight of a £15m budget, we are looking for a strong, corporate business leader operating at a senior level to help take the Cystic Fibrosis Trust forward on our exciting journey towards a life unlimited by cystic fibrosis. You will lead, direct, develop and be responsible for the Finance, IT, Facilities, HR/Organisation Development, Project Management and company secretarial functions, as well as working collaboratively with the Board of Trustees and fellow Senior Leadership Team members. See the link below for full job description.

This role is based in our London office, but our flexible working policy means that you will be able to work from home regularly. Benefits include 30 days annual leave (pro rata).

6-month fixed-term contract

Based in HQ Aldgate, Central London with home working options

Preferably part-time position (21-28 hours per week) but full-time may be considered. Subject to experience.

Closing date: 19th June 2020

First round Interviews: week commencing 29th June

Second round interviews: week commencing 6th July

Start date: mid to late August (adoption leave cover and therefore subject to change depending on proceedings)

Mercy Ships UK
Salary: c.£80,000

Mercy Ships is an international faith-based charity founded on radical compassion. Our aim is to bring safe surgery to people in Africa who have no access to healthcare or are unable to pay for it. Working alongside 16 other Mercy Ships offices around the world, the UK provides specialist volunteers to crew the hospital ship ‘Africa Mercy’ and provides financial resources for surgeries, healthcare, education, training and local partnership – bringing immediate relief to thousands of individuals and leaving a sustainable legacy of hope and healing in every nation visited.

We are looking for an inspiring, committed new Executive Director to further develop our strategy as we work towards the launch of Mercy Ships second ship, the ‘Global Mercy’. You will actively oversee the increase of the charity’s supporter base, both financially and in crew numbers, as well as raise the profile of the work Mercy Ships does.

Key Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Board, the Executive Director will take a leading role in developing a new strategy, ensuring this reflects the vision, values and objects of Mercy Ships in the UK.
• To significantly raise the profile of Mercy Ships in the UK, and to oversee the increase of the charity’s supporter base in preparation for the launch of the Global Mercy.
• To provide comprehensive and experienced leadership to the organisation and in particular to work with senior management to deliver the vision and strategy while improving both efficiency and effectiveness in regard to processes and costs.
• To develop, enhance and lead Mercy Ships UK’s major donor fundraising activity significantly increasing income from this channel
• To build strong relationships with major donors, corporate partners and institutional grant makers
• Demonstrate exceptional and interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence being able to relate to a wide range of stake holders.
• To act as a key ambassador for Mercy Ships in the UK.
• Act as the Executive contact with Mercy Ships Operations, Mercy Ships Global and other national offices, encouraging collaboration and representing the interests of the UK board.

The Individual

• A leader with senior management experience within the charity sector.
• Experience in income generation through multiple and connected channels.
• A demonstrable track record of success growing income from major donors, with the ability to identify, develop, cultivate and steward major benefactors
• Proven experience in working with a Board of Trustees and of strategic planning and budgeting.
• Ability to inspire confidence, demonstrate flexibility and be an exemplar in leading and being a part of the professional management team.
• Adherence to the organisation's core Christian values and behaviours and evidence of an active Christian faith. 

The preferred method of application is online, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Monday 29th June 2020

Cuckoo Hall Academy Trust (CHAT Academies) are currently recruiting for a Permanent Finance Director.

CHAT Academies, established in 2010 runs 5 Academies in North London, educating around 2,200 pupils with growth plans to 3,000 by 2022.

The role is based close to Edmonton and Ponders End stations.

The role has come about due to the incumbent Finance Director retiring. The Finance Director will retire once the new Finance Director has started and a sufficient handover has taken place.

With the flexibility here, applicants on up to 3 month's notice will be welcomed.

The role will suit a Qualified Accountant with a SAT / MAT background who has either been a Finance Director in a similar role or who is looking for a step up from a Financial Controller or Head of Finance role.

The role will be managing four members of Finance. As such, due to the nature of a small team, applicants must be interested and willing to be hands on with the workload.

Someone who is proactive in getting out and spending time with Heads of different areas will be well suited to this role.

The salary for the role will be between £65,000 - £75,000 based on experience.

• Director of Finance needed for a Social Enterprise Not for Profit Organisation
• This is a permanent opportunity based in Oldham

About Our Client

Future Directions are a dynamic social enterprise who provide innovative care for people who require social care packages. They are value driven organisation who have a strong presence in the North of England. The company values and ethos are to make a real difference to people lives. Recently achieved outstanding by CQC. Turnover has grown from £9million to £20million, all whilst developing their company values.

Future Directions are constantly finding ways to adapt and grow, all in line with ambitions growth plans. They are now looking for a dynamic Finance Director to support them on this journey.

Alongside all the other achievements, Future Directions have also recently won Skills for Care award for best employer over 250 staff.

Job Description

The key responsibilities required by the Finance Director are:

• You will provide strategic leadership to the Finance function building and developing a robust finance function
• This will be achieved by leading on continuous improvement, addressing systems and delivering insightful reporting to support the growth plans
• This role requires a collaborative approach and a team player, who can work with all departments of the business forming strong internal relationships based on their shared vision to improve people's lives.
• You will be a board member and an integral member of the Senior Management team supporting on providing an excellent service across Future Directions
• Required to be the lead on; Finance, IT and Payroll and helping develop successful teams
• Responsible for implementing the strategic direction and to prioritise the financial sustainability of Future Directions
• Work as an effective member of the board to develop the future strategy, plan, challenge and monitor as required
• Ensure the operational and financial accountability of Future Directions through accounting and financial systems controls

The Successful Applicant

To be successful in applying for the role of Finance Director will be:

• Qualified Accountant
• Desire to work in the social care sector and share Future Directions shared values and ethos
• To be successful you will live out Future Directions values and by doing so make a real difference to people's lives
• Ability and experience developing finance and other teams
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement across all levels
• In-depth knowledge of financial planning, financial systems
• Ability to work in complex environments whilst driving strategic plans
• Ability to contribute at Director level and present to a Board
• Positive outlook and attitude and desire to constantly make a tangible difference
• Confirmed interview date of April 14th

What's on Offer

£60,000 - £68,500 DOE + Free Parking + Great social enterprise company + Benefits + Social Enterprise / Not for Profit Sector

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

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The Iona Community is a faith based organisation working towards justice and peace. It was founded in Glasgow and Iona in 1938 by George MacLeod, minister, visionary and prophetic witness for peace, in the context of the poverty and despair of the Depression.  From a dockland parish in Govan, Glasgow, he took unemployed skilled craftsmen and young trainee clergy to Iona to rebuild both the monastic quarters of the mediaeval abbey, sharing skills and effort as well as joys and achievement. That task became a sign of hopeful rebuilding of community in Scotland and beyond. The experience shaped – and continues to shape – the practice and principles of the Iona Community.  

Iona Community has a vacancy for an Executive Director, who will plan and develop commercial activities and collaborate with the Leader on the Community’s work to develop and implement its strategic goals of sustainability, inclusion and mutual accountability. The key responsibilities include:

• Work with the Leader and Council to guide and develop the Community’s strategic planning.
• To develop and implement an ongoing fundraising strategy and overseeing donor support.
• Overall responsibility for the finances, in consultation with the Leader and the Finance Team.
• Shared annual revenue budgetary responsibility of £1.4 million.
• Attend Council and Community Resources Committee meetings.

The successful candidate should have senior management experience, experience of financial management and the ability to think and plan strategically.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Debbie Shields at our recruitment partners, Aspen People.

To apply please submit a CV and covering letter 

Closing Date: Monday 15th June at 9am

With ambitious front line commitments, my client is a faith based charity, currently undergoing a full review of its operational services, most notably finance. As such they are looking for a values driven Finance Director to join them on a 12 month fixed term contract and lead them in a journey towards best practice.

Role Purpose:

To provide financial guidance and advice on all aspects of the organisation’s resources. This includes effective management of Finance alongside playing an active role in the Senior Leadership Team.

Key Projects

• Lead on a full review of the current accounting service including people, processes, systems and culture.
• Embed best practice and controls into the finance function to ensure effective and accountable financial management of the organisation including overseeing the investment and reserves strategies.
• Work in partnership with the local branches to ensure timely and efficient financial data.
• Oversee an organisational review to ensure the business is aligned to the new strategy where efficiencies and new initiatives are optimised.

Person Specification:

• Qualified accountant with significant financial management experience at board level.
• Track record of working in mid-sized charitable organisations.
• Proactive, innovative and genuinely motivated by change and transformation
• Strong leadership, influencing and project management skills

Job Title: Operations Director

Salary: £60-£65,000

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Location: Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire

Heart of England Mencap supports adults with learning disabilities across South Warwickshire and Worcestershire.  Their role is to encourage, inspire and enable individuals to live a happy and full life.

We are working in partnership with Heart of England Mencap to appoint an Operations Director to this new role.  The successful candidate will take full operational management for all services to improve the quality of care, increase financial performance and ensure all statutory and regulatory requirements are met.

You will be a dynamic, creative and an effective manager, with a proven track record of working in an operations role that places people at the centre.  You will have commercial acumen, able to spot opportunity, build strong business cases and work closely with the CEO and Executive Team to deliver against the strategy. 

In order to succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

• significant operations and commercial experience with a strong understanding of person-centred care
• experience and knowledge of a regulatory sector with a similar client group
• experience of working closely with statutory funders and building effective relationships, both internally and externally
• excellent budget management skills
• experience and confidence in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• excellent verbal and written communication skills

You will understand how to motivate, coach and inspire a team as you build and develop the organisation to succeed in partnership with the Executive Team and Board of Trustees.If you feel you have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement as soon as possible quoting our reference JO2763.

For any further information, please contact Adam Stacey at Charisma Charity Recruitment.

Closing date for applications: 17 June 2020

First interview date: Early July

We're over the moon to be heading up the search party for Manchester Care and Repair's new Executive Director. Has there ever been a more important time to champion and ensure the independence and safety of older, disabled people in your community?

Manchester Care and Repair's varied portfolio includes practical support with home repairs right through to information and guidance around welfare benefits. After a period of successfully delivering commissioned contracts, the charity is now looking for an Executive Director to lead them into the next chapter to retain, sustain and diversity their offering.

They're looking for evolution, not revolution. Manchester Care and Repair is a stable charity with a loyal, committed workforce and low staff turnover, so you'll be an inspiring and collaborative leader who can galvanize an already engaged team ready for what's on the horizon. Whilst strategic thinking and planning skills are absolutely essential, there is also an operational management element so you'll need to be comfortable rolling your sleeves up and making things happen.

Who are we looking for?
We're happy to explore candidates from a range of charity leadership backgrounds, as long as you can evidence previous happy cultures you've created and nurtured. You'll be able to demonstrate where you've breathed life into vision and mission through staff teams and service delivery.

Relationship management with internal and external stakeholders is crucial; key relationships lie with the local authority and NHS commissioners in particular. You'll know how to navigate the public sector landscape. You're an experienced negotiator and someone who can spot and maximise potential opportunities. Most of all, an empowering leader who brings out the best in others.

Flexible, life and family-friendly organisation. This role is working part time 22.5 hours per week.

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Charity People's North West consultant, Amelia Lee: [email protected]

Closing date: 9am on Monday 8th June
Interviews to be held w/c 15th June

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

My client works with grassroots programmes to provide deep support to the most vulnerable communities in the UK. We are seeking an ambitious and change focussed Finance and Operations Director to lead the financial direction of the charity and oversee all aspects of its financial management. This is an exciting time to join an ambitious organisation as its work develops and its team expands.

The Finance and Operations Director embeds a culture of strong financial management, effective controls and efficient processes within the organisation. You will be expected to provide critical financial information, analysis and insights, and advice and support on financial and strategic management issues, and emerging opportunities and risks, to the CEO, management team and the Board of Trustees.

Reporting to the CEO, this is a key role in the organisation and your responsibilities include:

• Overall responsibility for the development and successful delivery of the finance function and providing successful leadership across the organisation;
• Leading on strategic financial planning and financial management;
• Developing and maintaining effective financial functions including budgeting, management accounts, preparation of annual statutory accounts, and preparation of financial reports to organisational funders and to the Board of Trustees;
• Leading change across the organisation, including a systems and digital transformation.

The successful candidate will be fully qualified finance professional with a driven and proactive approach and robust technical skills likely to come from the Charity Sector. You will have a strong sense of commercial acumen and an analytical mind-set. You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage and develop staff that you manage and build rapport with a range of finance and non-finance persons across the organisation. You will have significant senior level experience of managing the financial activities of a not-for-profit organisation and will be empowered to develop and embed the right financial systems, processes and controls.

This would be a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to step into their first Finance Director position.

For more information, please contact Bryony Feeney at Allen Lane via the agency website.

Organisation:  UAE - UK Business Council

Job Title:  Executive Director

Salary:   £70,000 - £80,000

Hours:  Full time, with occasional weekend and evening work

Location:  London, but with flexible working

The UAE-UK Business Council (UUBC) is the premier business-led organization dedicated to facilitating greater trade and investment between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United Kingdom (UK). The UAE and the UK have a long-standing bilateral relationship.  The UUBC leverages the depth and strength of these ties in order to provide its members with access to senior decision makers in business and government, with the aim of strengthening bilateral trade and investment.

The UAE-UK Business Council was established in 2009.  It is a small, high-level body co-chaired by His Excellency Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh and Sir Edward Lister.  It met for the first time in September 2011 in Abu Dhabi and has met twice a year ever since, alternating between the UAE and the UK.

Our Members include large corporate companies, SMEs, Government representatives, Institutions and Business Organisations.

This is an exciting time for the UUBC. With high-profile, newly appointed Co-Chairs in His Excellency Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh and Sir Edward Lister, the UUBC has decided to restructure to increase efficiency and better achieve its organisational objectives. The creation of a new Joint Secretariat in London has opened the role of Executive Director to lead this new body.

Our new Executive Director will be a self-starter, with a proven track record of leadership  and commercial acumen. They will be responsible for establishing this new Joint Secretariat in London, as well as building and maintaining the UUBC’s relationships at the highest levels of government, business, and academia. Ultimately, they will play a key role in delivering the UUBC’s main objective: achieving £25 billion in trade between the UAE and the UK.

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive senior-level business, corporate, or government experience.
• Experience of developing and implementing wide-reaching strategies.
• Experience of running programmes and initiatives either in a government or corporate environment, ideally in both the UK and UAE.
• Excellent organisational and budget management skills and a proven track record of delivering results.
• Ability to influence senior level stakeholders
• Strong communication, interpersonal and networking skills.

If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please click the apply button, and you will receive these details via email. Please note: responding to this advertisement will not in itself be considered an application.

For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact lead consultant Jenny Hills at Harris Hill.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 15th June

Harris Hill are recruiting for a Director of Finance & IT for this well-established charity based near Oxford

Salary £75,000pa plus Generous employer pension and Relocation Costs if relocating to the Oxford area.

The Director of Finance will have responsibility for financial strategy and oversight of the effective management of the Finance function and contribute to the overall leadership and 0perations.

This will be achieved through the following principal accountabilities:

- Oversee all financial services and ensuring compliance with all statutory and
other financial reporting requirements
- Provide advice on current and future financial strategy and policy through
researching, modelling, developing and implementing budgetary policies
that comply and effectively deliver the overall strategy, whilst managing a
financial risk register that informs long term business decisions.
- Provide visible leadership and motivate direct reports to ensure that
delegated responsibilities are achieved and effective communication
maintained, including ensuring on-going performance management and
staff development
- Ensuring effective communication of financial information to the Boards,
Councils and other department
- Oversee the IT and database functions and relationships with the
providers and contractors and develop and oversee our data analysis
capacity

The Academy of Medical Sciences is playing an important role responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, from providing independent scientific advice to policy makers to supporting doctors and scientists who find themselves on the front line.

We are seeking an Interim Director of Finance and Resources with the skills to help us to navigate this challenging but strategically important time.

The Interim Director of Finance and Resources will be at the forefront of ensuring we have robust infrastructure and systems to enable the Academy’s staff to continue working effectively from home to deliver an increased level of business.  A near-term focus will also be remobilising the Academy’s HQ at 41 Portland Place to include working with IT consultants and service providers to ensure the IT and AV provision can support staff and the conference business appropriately. 

The Interim Director of Finance and Resources will lead a review of the financial controls and procedures to ensure that they are appropriate for a more flexible way of working and will support the Head of Finance in optimising the performance of the accounting software. They will also provide financial advice to the Academy’s trustees and Senior Leadership Team.

Experience of delivering first class financial and facilities services in challenging circumstances will be of benefit as will strong leadership skills. They will also need strong communication and influencing skills, as well being able to demonstrate a collaborative approach to leadership and experience of introducing new ways of doing things.

Please note the closing date of applications of midnight on Wednesday 17th June 2020. Applications will be reviewed prior to closing date and as such immediate application is recommended.

Allen Lane has been retained by the Academy of Medical Sciences on an exclusive basis to resource this post.

• Director of Finance (Permanent)
• Education – Multiple Academy Trust (MAT)
• North East London
• c£70,000-75,000 plus benefits

This is a great role for someone with MAT/Education experience, either proven at the FD/CFO level or seeking a more senior role from a larger organisation.

We are currently only progressing applications from candidates possessing previous experience of having worked in a MAT or the wider education sector.

Reporting to the CEO and overseeing Finance, the Director of Finance has responsibility for ensuring the governance in support of the 5 academies and 2 nurseries in the group (combined c£17m T/O).

Key accountabilities

Strategic leadership and performance management

• Provide vision, strategic direction and leadership in the planning, management and development of effective Finance operations across the group;
• Ensuring that financial governance is fit for the purposes of an expanding Multi-Academy Trust and that appropriate planning is in place to meet the needs of the organisation over a rolling 5-year horizon; and
• Holding full accountability to the Board for the performance and compliance of financial systems and processes.

Operational leadership

• Ensuring that CHAT meets its legal, corporate and statutory responsibilities relating to financial governance through advice, direction and support to the Board and CEO;
• Working with the leadership team to ensure that the revenues and resources are managed efficiently and cost-effectively in support of educational and organisational objectives;
• Leading and developing an effective, high-performing Finance team;
• Delivering the annual audited accounts for all companies under the umbrella; and
• Coaching and supporting Headteachers and other budget holders in the effective management of their finances.

To discuss the role in more detail and request the candidate pack, please contact Michael Quest of Ivy Rock Partners directly or quickly apply via this advert.

Key Timings:

• Application deadline: Sunday 28th June

• Interviews: weeks commencing 6th & 13th July

We're over the moon to be heading up the search party for Manchester Care and Repair's new Executive Director. Has there ever been a more important time to champion and ensure the independence and safety of older and disabled people in your community?

Manchester Care and Repair's varied portfolio includes practical support with home repairs right through to information and guidance on welfare benefits. After a period of successfully delivering commissioned contracts, the charity is now looking for an Executive Director to lead them towards the next chapter and to retain, sustain and diversity their offering.

We're looking for evolution, not revolution. Manchester Care and Repair is a stable charity with a loyal, committed workforce and low staff turnover, so you'll be an inspiring and collaborative leader who can galvanize an already engaged team. Whilst strategic thinking and planning skills are absolutely essential, there is also an operational element so you'll need to be comfortable rolling your sleeves up and making things happen.

Who are we looking for?
We're happy to explore candidates from a range of charity leadership backgrounds, as long as you can evidence previous happy cultures you've created and nurtured. You'll be able to demonstrate where you've breathed life into vision and mission through staff teams and service delivery.

Relationship management with internal and external stakeholders is crucial; key relationships lie with the local authority and NHS commissioners in particular. You'll know how to navigate the public sector landscape. You're an experienced negotiator and someone who can spot and maximise potential opportunities. Most of all, an empowering leader who brings out the best in others.

Flexible, life and family-friendly organisation. This role is working part time 22.5 hours per week.

Actual salary: £28,316 - £29,511

To apply for this fantastic opportunity, please send a copy of your CV to Charity People's North West consultant, Amelia Lee: [email protected]

Closing date: 9am on Monday 8th June
Interviews to be held w/c 15th June

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.