Overview

There are tens of thousands of voluntary-sector organisations in the UK, and every day, millions of people across the country give their time, energy and money to support their work. NCVO firmly believes that communities are strengthened by charities, so do everything they can to help them thrive. NCVO champions and strengthens volunteering and civil society, and their 17,000 members come in all sizes - from small, grassroots community groups and social enterprises, to charities operating on a national and even global scale. For over 100 years, they have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with communities, championing and celebrating voluntary action. NCVO listens to its members and provide helpful and relevant knowledge, tools, and resources, so they can focus on delivering what they\'re there for. Together with partners and members, NCVO advocate for greater value and equity for the voluntary sector so that charities can grow their impact.

They\'re currently working on a new strategy (to be implemented from mid-2025), designed to keep NCVO at the forefront of best practice and equip them to serve the charity sector better. They\'re making significant investments in technology, systems and processes, while also innovating around delivery, business model and structure. So this is a hugely exciting time to join NCVO as their new Finance and Commercial Director, and help to shape their development and transformation journey. You\'ll play a crucial role in making the future happen by ensuring sustained financial resilience, assuring the Board of all relevant compliance, and leading the strong, outcome-focused central services that we\'ll need to deliver their new 2025 strategy. They\'ll also look to you to oversee the expansion of commercial income-streams, including optimising returns from their property assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead a strategic finance function, ensuring financial resilience and robust financial planning in line with NCVO\'s 2025 strategy.
• Oversee governance, compliance, audit and risk management across the organisation.
• Provide effective leadership, influence, communication and engagement to enable change and strategic delivery.
• Summarise complex issues clearly to inspire confidence and support strategic decisions.
• Oversee expansion of commercial income streams, including optimisation of returns from property assets.

Qualifications and capabilities

• Proven experience leading a strategic finance function at pace, with strong business acumen and political awareness.
• Strong governance, compliance, audit and risk management expertise.
• Personal leadership style that inspires, negotiates and engages stakeholders through change.
• Ability to summarise complex issues effectively and build confidence among the Board and senior leadership.
• Commitment to the voluntary sector and passion for realising its potential.

How to apply / Additional information

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Closing date: midnight, 24 November 2024.