The new Director of Finance and Resources will need to be consultative, with strong listening skills and respect for the opinions of others. They will need the confidence and expertise to advise and guide the team and Governors, enabling them to deliver innovation, whilst maintaining best practice and ensuring compliance. They will need to be able to relate to the big picture and vision, whilst also being able to consider the detail. The applicant could be someone who is developing their career, with the potential to learn about how to lead and develop the finance and resources function of a grant-maker. Or they may be someone who has already held a similar role in another organisation or charity. We understand that this is a complex and varied role and that some applicants may need to develop some of the non-financial areas of expertise. So, whatever your background, we would be delighted to hear from you, especially if you:
• Have experience of leading and managing,
• Are a strong communicator and relationship builder,
• Have a sound track record of managing finances,
• Have experience of, or a curiosity to learn about investments
• Have a commitment to ensuring that Cripplegate Foundation and Islington Giving continue to flourish. We value diversity, equality and inclusivity.
Applications are welcomed from underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to gender, race, age, sexual orientation and religion
How to Apply
Cripplegate Foundation is committed to best practice in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We are an equal opportunity and London Living Wage employer. We actively seek and encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds and are keen to ensure that all those that represent the Foundation reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in at every level within the organisation.
If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an up-to-date CV and a short covering letter of no more than two pages of A4 outlining your suitability for this role based on the job description and person specification. Please also complete, if you wish, the equalities monitoring form.
Please send these three documents (CV, Covering Letter, and Equalities form if you wish to complete it) by 10am, on Monday 13th November, to recruitment@cripplegate.org.uk