Director of Corporate Services

JR United Kingdom; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Welsh Housing Association is seeking a Director of Corporate Services to manage Finance, IT, HR, and Procurement. This strategic role involves financial management, developing IT strategies, and overseeing human resources functions, directly supporting the Chief Executive and the Board.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar senior management role.
• Strong understanding of finance, IT, and HR functions.
• Proven track record in strategic planning and corporate governance.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining financial goals and policies.
• Manage all finances, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
• Lead on Internal Audit and oversee IT contracts.

Skills

Financial management

IT strategy development

Human Resources management

Data Protection

Leadership

Job description

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Head4Talent are working exclusively with Merthyr Tydfil Housing Association to recruit a Director of Corporate Services.

In this exciting opportunity, you will have full responsibility for Finance, IT, HR & Procurement for this leading Welsh Housing Association.

Responsible to: Chief Executive

Responsible for: Financial Controller, HR Manager, Finance Business Analyst

Department: Finance, HR, IT, Procurement, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Equality & Diversity, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

1. Basic purpose of the job and its primary objectives:

• To assist the Board of Management and the Chief Executive in defining financial goals and policies, and in identifying financial opportunities.
• To manage the finances efficiently, effectively and within policies and budgets.
• To account for all income and expenditure, assets and liabilities in an accurate and timely manner.
• To provide appropriate financial information to the Senior Management Team (SMT), Chief Executive, Board, funders and Welsh Government.
• Update and keep under review the 30-year business plan for financial modelling and funding requirements.
• To ensure that an effective information technology strategy is in place to ensure the future proofing and security of systems and data.
• Lead the development and management of the People & Culture priority and Human Resources team.
• Manage the outsourced IT contract.
• Lead on the Internal Audit programme and strategy.
• Manage lease agreements for commercial lettings.
• Undertake roles of Data Protection Officer (DPO), Anti-Money Laundering Reporting Officer, and FCA Approved Person.

Management

• Act as a member of the Management Team in accordance with its terms of reference.
• Assist the Chief Executive in reviewing and updating the 3-year rolling Corporate Plan.
• Monitor key indicators of financial performance, advising the Chief Executive on corrective actions.
• Monitor MTHA's financial management against the Welsh Government’s “Regulatory Framework