Director Of Resources

Business Disability Forum; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization focused on disability inclusion is seeking a Director of Resources to lead strategic initiatives across Finance, HR, and IT. The role involves substantial responsibilities including oversight of financial compliance and organisational culture. The ideal candidate will possess a recognised accountancy qualification, significant senior-level experience, and a proven track record in risk management. Competitive salary of £115-£125K along with excellent benefits including flexible working options. This permanent role based in London provides an opportunity to influence disability inclusion positively.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension (8%)

Private medical

Life assurance

Dental insurance

Qualifications

• Significant experience working at a senior level in management.
• Strong understanding of statutory accounting, PAYE and VAT.
• Experience with budgeting and negotiation with managers.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across Finance, HR, IT, governance and risk.
• Oversee financial strategy and compliance.
• Shape company culture and reward strategy.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Senior level management

Financial strategy and compliance

Risk management

Organisational design

Education

Recognised accountancy qualification or equivalent

Job description

Help shape strategy for a leading organisation advancing disability inclusion.

Broad leadership remit covering Finance, HR, IT, Governance and Risk.

About Our Client

Business Disability Forum is the UK's leading membership organisation focused on disability inclusion. Working with over 600 members, including global businesses and government, they help organisations become disability-smart by removing barriers and improving life experiences for disabled employees and consumers.

Job Description

Business Disability Forum is seeking a Director of Resources to report directly to the CEO and lead a small, dedicated team. This is a strategic leadership role with real operational responsibility - ideal for someone comfortable combining strategic leadership with hands‑on delivery.

• Provide strategic leadership across Finance, HR, IT, governance and risk.
• Oversee financial strategy, planning, reporting and compliance.
• Shape organisational culture, people capability and reward strategy.
• Ensure robust IT infrastructure, data governance and cyber security.
• Act as Company Secretary and lead on risk, health and safety, and compliance.
• Deputise for the CEO and contribute to overall organisational strategy.

The Successful Applicant

• A recognised accountancy qualification or equivalent.
• Considerable experience (either post qualification experience or equivalent) working at a senior level.
• Detailed working knowledge of statutory accounting, PAYE and VAT.
• Previous experience in preparing budgets and plans including negotiating budget allocations with departmental managers.
• Demonstrable line management experience.
• Experience of risk management.
• Previous company secretary experience or knowledge of what the role entails.
• Experience of organisation design and succession planning.
• Experience of running a people function or similar relevant management experience.
• Experience of overseeing innovative ICT & telephony solutions including databases and mobile devices.
• Working knowledge of charity accounting (SORP).

What's on Offer

• Permanent role based in London with flexible working options (two days in office per week).
• Competitive salary £115-£125K.
• Excellent benefits: 25 days annual leave, pension (8%), private medical, life assurance, dental insurance and more.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on disability inclusion in business and society.

Contact

Rochelle George
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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.