Job title:                          Head of Finance

 

Salary:                              £69,588.29 per annum

 

Reporting to:            Director of Finance & Operations

 

Contract:                       Full-time, Permanent

 

Location:                       UK / Flexible

 

  Who we are Unlimit Health is an international organisation working to end parasitic disease. We work closely with affected countries, sharing evidence and expertise to eliminate preventable infections. Our purpose is to support people to live healthy lives, free from limiting disease.  

 

Our vision is for resilient systems that sustain good health, so everyone everywhere can reach their full potential. We achieve this by working across multiple sectors in numerous countries to deliver effective and robust health programmes that have a lasting impact.   

 

We were founded in 2002 with a £20m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and started life as a research group, the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, within Imperial College London. Consistently ranked globally as one of the most cost-effective non-profit initiatives, we have received significant funding since our inception including from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), USAID and philanthropic investors.  

 

What we do Our work includes:  

 

• Evidence-based disease elimination support   Cross-sectoral health systems strengthening   Building collaborative partnerships  

 

 

 

Our main area of focus is the elimination of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (intestinal worms). Endemic infections of these parasitic worms are found in some of the world’s most marginalised communities, and they can have a hugely detrimental effect on individuals, including:   

 

• Reduced productivity   Internal organ damage   Impaired child development   Reduced school attendance   Increased risk of HIV in women   Infertility  

The role This is an exciting, fast-paced, full-time role that works to ensure effective financial oversight and management of Unlimit Health and builds the financial management capacity of partners, and within the organisation.

 

The role reports to the Director of Finance and Operations, and at times this role will deputise for the Director of Finance and Operations.

 

You will hold a professional accountancy qualification and have substantial financial management experience in an international development environment. The role is fast-paced and complex, and the ideal candidate will need to have presence and ability to effectively manage complex stakeholder needs.

 

Key contact  For general enquiries, please contact Danielle Fargnoli (Recruitment Specialist on behalf of Unlimit Health) at clientrecruitment@worknest.com

 

To apply  To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role according to the job description and person specification. 

 

Closing date:                   4^th August 2024 at 23:59

 

Interview dates:             W/C 12^th August 2024

 

Second interview:        W/C 19^th August 2024

 

 Please ensure you are available to attend an interview on these dates.

 

Applicants are required to have the right to work in the UK, and documentary evidence will be requested at the interview stage. 

 

Diversity Statement We particularly welcome applications from candidates from under-represented groups to better reflect our mission and work to improve health equity. Research has shown that women and people from marginalised groups are less likely to apply for a role if they do not meet 100% of the job criteria. Please consider applying even if you do not fully meet our essential criteria. We are happy to schedule an informal chat to discuss the role further prior to submitting an application.

 

 

 

Unlimit Health is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate differences in age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, religious beliefs, and socio-economic background. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to thrive.