This is an exciting time to join our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as we embark on our new five year strategy, aimed at Making Every Moment Count: supporting people with a life-limiting illness, caring for people and their loved ones at end of life.

This vacancy arises due to the current postholder moving to a new role following a very successful four years with the Charity, during which time there has been continual growth and development.

A key member of the SLT, the Director of Finance & Trading holds lead executive responsibility for:

• Finance
• Bistro & Hospitality
• Venue Hire
• Retail
• Information Governance
• External contracts

Director of Finance and Trading
Job Ref: KF552665CamDOFAT
Type of contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: Circa £65,000 per year (pay review pending)
Location: CB22, Cambridge – flexibility revisited upon completion of probation.

The role provides strategic leadership, implements the income generation (retail, hospitality and venue hire) and financial strategy for the Charity and is accountable for the provision of financial and performance information to enable the SLT, Finance & General Purposes Committee and Board to maintain the financial viability and sustainability position of the Charity.

This is a permanent, full-time position open to qualified Accountants (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent). Additionally, candidates are required to have:

• Full membership of a UK recognised professional accountancy body
• Substantial post qualification experience in both accounting and management, working at a senior level
• Experience of working with and advising Boards/ Trustees
• The ability to participate in an Out of Hours on call rota
• Driving licence and access to vehicle for work purposes

It may be possible to undertake some of the role from home following satisfactory conclusion of a three-month probationary period.

Closing date: Monday 13th June (midnight)
Interviews: Tuesday 28th June 2022

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to inclusivity, respect, fairness, engagement and equality of opportunity for our patients and their families, our staff and trustees, our volunteers and our supporters. We value the strength that comes with difference and the positive contribution that diversity brings to our community. Therefore, candidates with a disability that meet the minimum criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We are also working to increase diversity throughout the organisation and we particularly welcome applications from BAME people who are currently under-represented.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

No agencies please.