Director of Group Services

Argyll Community Housing Association Group; Helensburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established organization in the non-profit sector is seeking a Group Services Director to lead strategic initiatives and operational functions. This role offers the chance to shape the future of community services while ensuring financial stability and governance. You will champion a positive work culture and drive transformation efforts, making a meaningful impact on tenants and the wider community. With a generous benefits package and a commitment to professional development, this is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader ready to make a difference.

Benefits

37 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced sick pay benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in service leadership roles.
• Proven experience delivering strategic plans and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for Group Services.
• Manage financial activities and implement governance controls.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Financial Management

Organisational Development

Business Improvement

Data Insight Development

Education

Degree in Finance or related field

Professional accountancy qualification

Job description

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Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday – Permanent

Location: Can be based in any of our offices across Argyll & Bute and includes hybrid working

A unique opportunity has arisen to join a leading organisation in the non-profit sector as the Group Services Director. We are looking to recruit an individual who will provide strategic and operational leadership in relation to all Group Services functions including Finance, Organisational Development, IT, Transformation and Business Improvement and Corporate Support Services. The role will include the management of all financial activities including development and implementation of the financial strategy, preparation of annual accounts and the control of Group’s financial affairs. This is a fantastic opportunity to join this team just as we launch our transformation plan, giving you a real opportunity to help shape the future of ACHA.

The Group Services Director will, with other members of the Senior Management Team, lead on the ACHA Groups’ Business Transformation and continuous improvement through the implementation of ACHA’s new Target Operating Model design principals making a meaningful impact to our tenants and wider community.

The successful candidate will lead the operational teams through championing a positive work culture, ensuring policies and procedures are in line with the organisation's culture and values. They will prepare, coordinate and implement effective financial and governance controls, policies and procedures for the Group that are supported by appropriate performance targets and indicators. The Group Services Director will also lead and develop the team responsible for the Groups Transformation support including delivery of the project plan, process reviews and business improvement and the development of robust data insight across the Group.

The post holder must be educated to degree level in a relevant finance discipline and be a professional member of a professional accountancy body. You must also have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in service leadership roles with proven experience delivering strategic plans, with extensive senior level accountancy experience.

Proven experience in the development and control of annual operating budgets are also essential for this role, along with the ability to provide financial advice and guidance to the company’s mangers and staff to enable them to achieve their objectives.

If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

In exchange, ACHA provides a generous benefits package including

•37 days annual leave

•Enhanced maternity and sick pay benefits

This post requires

•Basic Disclosure Scotland check

•Full UK Driving Licence

•Access to a vehicle insured for business use

To apply visit the recruitment section of our website at www.acha.co.uk

If you cannot access the website, please contact the recruitment team:

01546 605964 or email [e-mail]. CV’s are not accepted.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Friday 9th May 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Housing and Community Development

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