Head of Finance & Technology

Join a team that is changing places and changing lives.

Groundwork is the community charity with a green heart. We believe that big global issues – the economy, the environment – have a big local impact. Groundwork operates throughout the UK helping communities find practical solutions to the challenges they face. 

Head of Finance & Technology 

Salary: £54,714 to £65,333 (pro rata based on an FTE of 37 hours) and depending on experience
Term: minimum 22.5 hours per week up to 30 hours
Location: Flexible working with occasional travel across the various Trust office  East of England, with opportunities for home working

Groundwork East has nearly 40 years of experience in delivering bespoke projects that use the environment as a catalyst for building a more sustainable future. We are looking for a Head of Finance & Technology to provide robust financial leadership, management of the Finance and IT functions and professional advice to support business development, planning and compliance and continued modernisation.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management and control of all finance and IT functions including ensuring that financial / management reporting is delivered to high professional standards. You will be fully qualified - either CCAB, CIMA, ACCA or overseas equivalent - and have experience of a wide range of financial duties within an accounting environment as detailed in our Job Description and Person Specification.

You will have excellent communication, people management, planning and organisational skills as well as exceptional IT skills and you will have the opportunity to help drive forward an inspirational organisation making a real and positive difference to local communities across the east of England.

An ability to travel between sites is a requirement of the role[.

If you are looking for an inclusive, family friendly organisation which offers flexibility, a supportive culture, an employee assistance programme together with the opportunity to develop your skills and progress your career we would like to hear from you.  

Groundwork East is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

Closing date:  Monday 3 February 2025 (midday)
Interview date:  Monday 10 February 2025