Director of Finance and Resources (Female only applicants)
3 days ago
Croydon
Be part of something transformative. Join Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) at a time of significant change and growth from our current base of c£4million. We’re looking for a qualified, skilled, values-driven Director of Finance and Resources to join our leadership team. With a new CEO, Senior Leadership Team and a bold and inspiring new vision, this is a pivotal moment for our organisation as we lay the foundations and transform in the run up to a new organisational strategy. We’re a specialist charity supporting survivors of sexual violence across twelve South London boroughs providing counselling, group therapy, advocacy, and prevention education, alongside training for professionals. If you’re ready to use your financial and strategic expertise to make a real impact for survivors, we’d love to hear from you About the Role As our Director of Finance and Resources, you’ll be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, leading on: • Strategic financial planning and advice for future growth and sustainability of the Charity, • Operational Financial Management, Reporting and Performance, • Financial Accounts and Annual Reports, • Financial Control, Governance, Audit, and Compliance, • IT, Facilities, and Information Governance, • Management of teams and contracts in the Finance and Resources Directorate You’ll work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to support our strategic vision and ensure sound financial stewardship to deliver support for survivors now and into the future. The position is offered on a flexible, hybrid and part time basis. About You We’re looking for someone who is: • Professionally qualified (or equivalent) in finance management and accountancy, • Experienced and deeply knowledgeable in senior financial leadership and strategy development in the voluntary sector/an equivalent size charity, • A skilled and experienced leader and manager of people, contracts and major service change projects, • Collaborative, analytical, and proactive in problem-solving, • Committed to feminist principles and to equity, diversity, and inclusion, • Ideally also skilled in overseeing IT, building and premises management and information governance, with training and support available where required. As well as experienced Directors, this role would also suit an exceptional Head of Finance looking to step up into their first Director role. What We Offer • 27 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata), • 3 extra gifted days (pro rata) between 27–31 December, • NEST pension (3% employer / 5% employee), • Life Assurance, Healthcare Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and Cycle-To-Work Scheme, • Supportive, feminist working culture Safeguarding Responsibility The post-holder will share responsibility for promoting and upholding the organisation’s safeguarding standards. This includes ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children, young people, and adults at risk; recognising and reporting concerns promptly; following all safeguarding policies and procedures; and contributing to a culture in which everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. Safer Recruitment Rape Crisis South London is committed to safer recruitment practices to ensure the protection and wellbeing of the survivors who access our services. All recruitment decisions are made with safeguarding as a central consideration. Our safer recruitment process includes: • Conducting thorough interviews that explore values, behaviours, and safeguarding awareness., • Verifying identity, qualifications, employment history, and references., • Requiring an Enhanced DBS check (with barred-list checks where applicable)., • Providing safeguarding training and ongoing supervision for all staff and volunteers. We expect all members of our team to share our commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and trauma-informed environment. Any information disclosed during the recruitment process will be treated confidentially and in line with our safeguarding policies. DBS Requirement Rape Crisis South London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of survivors. All roles within our organisation involve working with vulnerable adults and may involve contact with young people. As such, employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced OR Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including checks of the relevant barred lists. Our Feminist Commitment Rape Crisis South London is a proudly feminist organisation. Our work is rooted in the belief that sexual violence is both a cause and consequence of gender inequality. We recognise that women and girls experience disproportionate levels of sexual violence, and we are committed to challenging the structures, attitudes, and behaviours that enable this harm. We centre the voices, rights, and experiences of survivors in everything we do. Our approach is grounded in empowerment, intersectionality, and inclusivity, recognising that women’s experiences are shaped by factors such as race, class, sexuality, disability, migration status, and identity. By joining our team, you will be part of a movement working to end sexual violence and to create a society where all women and girls live free from oppression, fear, and harm. EDI Statement RCSL is an equal opportunities employer, and we are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement. Particularly if you have experience working in diverse background. Charity values and ethos A world free from sexual violence, where survivors are believed, respected, and supported. Mission Statement Providing specialist support to women and girls who have experienced rape and/or childhood sexual violence and abuse. Interview process Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a three stage interview process: Stage one: Phone call from CEO Stage two: Staff panel Stage three: Formal interview with CEO and Chair/ or Trustee via MS Teams The whole process may take up to 3 -4 weeks. If you do not here from us within 1 month of applying, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Interview Questions As part of our values-led interview process, we will explore your experience and approach to safeguarding, EDI, wellbeing, feminism, role-specific responsibilities, and trauma-informed practice. For management positions, we will also discuss your people-leadership skills. Learning and Development As a charity currently going through an exciting period of transformation, we welcome people who are enthusiastic about continuous learning and development. This post is open to female applicants only, as being female is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. We are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement. This post is open to women only (Schedule 9, Paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010). We particularly welcome applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the VAWG sector. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. How to apply Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to in PDF format AI in Job Applications We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences
