Director of Corporate Services
hace 4 días
Belfast
Join a pioneering, values-driven organisation dedicated to transforming lives across Northern Ireland. This respected charity has a strong community focus and is committed to supporting people through high-quality services, strong governance, and sustainable growth. Operating within a collaborative and innovative environment, the organisation has a committed Senior Management Team and a wide network of sector partners. With a focus on governance, financial stability, and organisational excellence, it delivers impactful services through modern infrastructure and social enterprise initiatives. The Role This is a senior leadership position within the Senior Management Team, providing strategic leadership across all enabling functions including Finance, Income Generation, IT, Administration, and Facilities. The Corporate Services Director will play a pivotal role in strengthening governance, financial sustainability, and organisational excellence, ensuring people, systems, and resources are aligned to maximise social impact and support long-term organisational growth. Key Responsibilities Senior Leadership • Provide visible, values-led leadership aligned with organisational mission and ethos, • Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic and business continuity plans, • Prepare board reports and attend Trustee meetings as required, • Represent the organisation at sector forums, partnership networks, and strategic meetings, • Lead key projects and support service development and partnerships, • Oversee financial strategy, budgeting, reporting, and long-term sustainability planning, • Advise the CEO, Trustees, and senior leadership on financial performance, investment opportunities, and commercial decisions, • Ensure compliance with SORP, funder requirements, and risk management frameworks, • Lead internal and external audit processes, • Manage cash flow, treasury, banking relationships, and investments, • Strengthen financial controls, reserves management, and value-for-money practices, • Develop financial policies to support strategic decision-making, • Provide strategic oversight for income generation activities, • Support development of income plans, budgets, and resourcing, • Drive income diversification and growth, including social enterprise initiatives, • Ensure IT infrastructure meets organisational needs, • Lead digital transformation initiatives to improve efficiency and engagement, • Oversee data protection, GDPR compliance, and information security, • Ensure CRM systems and digital tools are effective and fit for purpose, • Oversee corporate and administrative support services, • Manage facilities, estates, health and safety, and compliance, • Lead environmental sustainability initiatives, • Oversee procurement processes and external tenders About You Essential Experience and Criteria • Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with significant financial leadership experience, • Proven experience developing and delivering income generation strategies, • At least 5 years’ senior leadership experience in a similar environment, • Strong experience engaging and influencing a wide range of stakeholders, • Knowledge of legal due diligence, risk management, and contract administration, • Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector, • Awareness of the impact of an ageing population on service delivery, • Strong understanding of organisational leadership and team management, • Expertise in financial planning, control, and business planning, • Strong governance and information management awareness, • Excellent communication skills and collaborative leadership style What’s on Offer • Salary circa £65,000, • 35-hour working week with hybrid working, • Permanent contract, • 26 days annual leave (rising to 27) plus 12 public holidays, • Option to purchase additional leave, • Group Personal Pension (5% employer / 3% employee), • Health Shield Cash Plan, • Access to Benenden Healthcare, • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and carer’s leave, • Cycle to Work Scheme Additional Information • Ability to travel across Northern Ireland with occasional overnight stays in Great Britain, • Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (or alternative means to meet travel requirements) For further information on this job, apply via the link below or contact craig.gilroy@vanrath for a confidential chat today.