HMC is seeking a confident and capable Community Manager to deliver our community-based 'Wednesday Service' for migrants and refugees. Our Wednesday Service is a multi-functioning hub, offering a warm, welcoming space for appointments and activities, and has long been the heart and soul of HMC's service.
The Community Manager role is responsible for the coordination and delivery of HMC's Wednesday Service, including the management of all volunteers involved in the delivery of the service and oversight of our popular Holistic Advocacy service, delivered by volunteers.
This is a new post which recognises the importance of our Wednesday Service and the focus and resources required to deliver it effectively, whilst also recognising and seeking to empower the vital role our volunteers play in sustaining and enriching our services.
Please review the full Job Description & Person Specification for details of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Coastline Housing is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell in the search for a Head of Finance Planning & Control.
Coastline is a values-driven housing association committed to delivering high-quality homes and services across Cornwall. With a strong focus on financial sustainability, customer-first service, and continuous improvement, the organisation is building a data-driven and forward-thinking finance function to support its long-term corporate plan.
The Role
The Head of Finance Planning & Control is a senior leadership role within the Finance & Performance team, reporting directly to the Director of Finance. You will lead on financial planning, treasury management, and tax strategy, while ensuring robust financial controls and high-quality insight to support strategic decision-making across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the Group’s financial planning function, ensuring accurate and timely business and rent plans to inform strategic decisions.
- Oversee treasury management, ensuring compliance with funding agreements and proactive management of debt, cashflow, and security.
- Support the Director of Finance in securing appropriate funding to meet organisational needs.
- Lead tax planning activities, ensuring compliance while optimising financial efficiency.
- Ensure all regulatory returns are completed accurately and on time.
- Provide financial support to development activities in partnership with the
- Development Finance function.
- Oversee purchase ledger operations and ensure robust financial systems and controls are in place.
- Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, policies, and systems.
- Partner with stakeholders across the organisation to deliver meaningful financial insight and support effective decision-making.
- Contribute to the development of a data-driven, high-performing finance team.
- Deputise for the Director of Finance and support the wider Senior Management Group as required.
Candidate Requirements
We are seeking a strategic, technically strong, and collaborative finance professional with:
- A recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW, CPFA or equivalent).
- Proven experience in long-term financial planning and treasury management.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, tax, and regulatory requirements.
- A track record of improving financial processes, systems, and controls.
- Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information.
- Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
- The ability to build strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation.
Desirable:
- Experience within the housing association or public sector environment.
- Exposure to development finance activities.
Benefits
Coastline offers a competitive and attractive benefits package, including:
- Electric car scheme.
- Relocation package available for candidates moving to the area.
- Generous pension contribution of 8%.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- The opportunity to work in a values-driven organisation making a real impact.
Location
Based at Coastline House in Cornwall, with hybrid working 3 in the office.
