Director of UK Finance and Resources
The Fostering Network
Salary: £52,000pa - £72,000pa Dependent upon experience plus £3,964pa London Weighting if applicable
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Pan UK role. We offer hybrid working. Our offices are in London SE1, Cardiff, Glasgow, and Belfast. Due to the nature of this role some travel will be required.
About The Fostering Network
The Fostering Network is the UK’s leading fostering charity. We are dedicated to creating a better future for fostered children and young people. We bring together everyone who is involved in their lives, leading, inspiring, motivating and supporting them to make foster care better. Together with our members and supporters we are a powerful catalyst for change, and we have been shaping and influencing the fostering agenda for 50 years.
The Role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a high calibre professional with senior leadership experience to join our fantastic organisation. We have a stable and skilled finance team, and a variety of staff supporting our facilities across the UK.
About you
We are looking for someone with a wide skillset to cover the key operational functions of our organisation, including, finance, facilities, HR, IT and governance. We are undergoing significant growth in relation to our digital transformation, and you will be able to build your team to support the delivery of this transformation.
We are looking for someone who will bring energy and focus to these core functions of our organisation. A strategic thinker, collaborative, with excellent leadership skills and a wide range of experience. You will be a member of a senior leadership team or looking to progress your career to this level. You will bring a track record of delivering excellent outcomes in the field of finance, HR and/or IT and a desire to continue to develop your skills.
The Fostering Network Benefits
30 days holiday year plus bank holidays
Family friendly and fostering friendly employment leave
24 hours per day, 365 days per year Employee Support Helpline
Pension & Life Assurance
Access to a range of high street and online discounts
Sick pay
Access to EAP
Closing date: Monday 18th December, 09.00a.m
Stakeholder Interview date: Monday 08th January 2024 (via Teams)
In person interview: Thursday 11th January 2023 (London)
For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Sarah Thomas CEO sarah.thomas@fostering.net
For further information and to apply please go to our job vacancies page on our website and email your completed word application form to recruitment@fostering.net. CVs will not be accepted.
The Fostering Network is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community and especially encourage applications from groups which are under-represented. All applicants are treated equally and selected on the basis of individual merit and ability to meet the requirements of the role.
The Fostering Network is committed to recruiting staff members with lived experience of fostering, care experienced or related experience.
As an organisation we are committed to supporting flexible working. This post is advertised as full-time, but we are open to applications from individuals who would like to work part time as part of job-share arrangement, please indicate on your application.
The Fostering Network is a registered charity in England and Wales 280852 and in Scotland SC039338.
