Director Of Finance People And Governance

Labour Relations Agency; Belfast; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency in Northern Ireland is seeking a Director to join the Senior Leadership Team. This role involves improving employment relations, managing corporate services, and leading a diverse team. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with statutory regulations and uphold the agency's values. This position offers an opportunity to influence key strategies and deliver quality services in an objective manner.

Responsibilities

• Member of the Senior Leadership Team and contributor to strategic and operational delivery.
• Attendance at Board meetings and effective secretariat support for committees.
• Leadership and management of the Directorate's staff and resources.
• Development and management of business support functions to meet stakeholder needs.

Job description

To assist the Agency in delivering its remit to improve employment relations in Northern Ireland, in line with its vision and values.

As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the post-holder will contribute to the development of Agency policy and the delivery of the Corporate Plan to improve employment relations (both internally and externally), promote best employment practice and resolve workplace disputes through the delivery of quality, impartial and independent services.

As Director, the post-holder is accountable for the effective, efficient, sustainable and economic management of the Agency's corporate services. These include business support; communications, finance; human resources; information and communications technology; premises, facilities and service management; and statutory compliance.

Ensuring the highest standards of data protection compliance throughout the organisation is key to this role.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Member of the Senior Leadership Team (and wider Senior Management Team), and contributor to strategic and operational delivery.
• Attendance at Board meetings and ensuring effective secretariat support to the Audit and Risk Assurance Committee and Finance and Personnel Committee; including the preparation and presentation of papers regarding the Directorate.
• Effective leadership and management of the Directorate's staff and resources in line with the Agency's values and the principles of Investors in People.
• Effective development and management of the Directorate's business support; communications, finance; human resources; information and communications technology; premises, facilities and service management; and statutory compliance to meet customer/stakeholder needs.