Head of Finance & Resources

Salford, Greater Manchester (Hybrid)
£45,000 - £50,000 per year
Full-time
Permanent

Actively Interviewing

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Job description

Help us tackle disadvantage and change lives

Salford Foundation is looking for an experienced, values-driven Head of Finance & Resources to join our Senior Management Team and play a key role in ensuring the organisation is financially sustainable, well governed and equipped to deliver lasting impact for local people.

This is a varied and hands-on leadership role combining strategic responsibility with operational delivery. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will lead our finance function while providing oversight of people, IT, facilities, data protection and organisational compliance.

You will be responsible for financial planning and reporting, budgeting, risk management and governance, while supporting colleagues across the organisation with the systems, processes and resources they need to succeed. You will also act as the Foundation's Data Protection Officer and lead officer to the Audit and Risk Committee.

About you

You will be a qualified accountant with strong financial management experience and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to a wide range of audiences. You will be comfortable operating both strategically and operationally, bringing a collaborative and solutions-focused approach to leadership.

You will have experience of supporting organisational decision-making, managing people and resources, and building effective relationships with colleagues, trustees and external partners.

Most importantly, you will share our commitment to tackling disadvantage, supporting communities and creating opportunities for people to thrive.

We offer

  • Salary of £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
  • Hybrid working
  • Opportunity to influence the future direction of a respected local charity
  • Supportive and values-led working environment
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across Salford

Join us and help ensure Salford Foundation has the resources, systems and leadership needed to continue tackling disadvantage and changing lives.

A job and person specification is attached along with our company benefits.

Application resources
Organisation
Salford Foundation View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 51 - 100
Posted on: 25 June 2026
Closing date: 24 July 2026 at 17:00
Tags: Communications, Finance, Human Resources, IT, Policy, Volunteering Management, Accounting, Data Protection, Employment, Facilities, Information Management, Internal communication, Mentoring / Coaching, Partnerships, Procurement, Strategy, Talent Acquisition / Retention, Grants, Governance / Management

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