Director of Finance & Resources (Hybrid) – Impact Leader

Chase and Holland; Grimsby; Hybrid; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible & Hybrid Working

8 Weeks Annual Leave

Long Service Bonus

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance (5x Annual Salary)

GP Access & Prescriptions Service

Job summary

Linkage Community Trust in Grimsby seeks a Director of Finance & Resources to provide strategic leadership across Finance, Estates, ICT and Risk. You will partner with the CEO, Board and senior teams to shape long-term sustainability and social impact, balancing investment with value for money in a purpose-led organisation.

The role demands a seasoned, fully qualified accountant with strong leadership, governance and advisory skills, delivering transformative change and robust financial

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified Accountant with significant senior leadership experience within a complex organisation.
• Experience of financial strategy, planning and long-term sustainability.
• Proven experience advising Boards and senior stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and organisational change experience.
• A sound understanding of governance, risk and assurance.
• Excellent communication, influencing and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust’s financial strategy, ensuring strong financial planning, performance and long-term sustainability.
• Ensure effective financial management, governance, internal controls and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive, Board and Committees, supporting effective decision-making and investment.
• Lead the development and delivery of the Estates Strategy, including capital investment, asset management and property compliance.
• Shape and deliver the ICT and Digital Strategy, ensuring systems are secure, effective and fit for the future.
• Provide executive leadership across risk, assurance, business continuity and organisational resilience.
• Support strategic planning, organisational transformation and continuous improvement across the Trust.
• Lead, develop and inspire high-performing multidisciplinary teams, fostering accountability, collaboration and innovation.
• Build strong relationships with regulators, funders, auditors, local authorities and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure Linkage’s resources are used effectively, balancing strategic investment, value for money and the organisation’s commitment to delivering meaningful impact.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic finance

Governance & risk

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Linkage Community Trust in Grimsby seeks a Director of Finance & Resources to provide strategic leadership across Finance, Estates, ICT and Risk. You will partner with the CEO, Board and senior teams to shape long-term sustainability and social impact, balancing investment with value for money in a purpose-led organisation.

The role demands a seasoned, fully qualified accountant with strong leadership, governance and advisory skills, delivering transformative change and robust financial