Director / Senior Director of Finance and Administration: Heritage Conservancy

Bryn Mawr College; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a dynamic leader for the position of Director or Senior Director of Finance and Administration. This full-time role involves overseeing financial management, human resources, and facilities management. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 10 years of experience in relevant fields. The position is crucial in ensuring the organization's operational efficiency and commitment to its mission.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of applicable experience in Finance, Human Resources, or Nonprofit Administration.
• Experience in environmental conservation or historic preservation helpful.
• Ability to independently manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial tracking and reporting.
• Supervise Accounting Manager and Grants Manager.
• Handle human resources management including employee compensation.
• Manage facilities and office management.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Human Resources Management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Heritage Conservancy seeks a dynamic and effective leader to serve as Director or Senior Director of Finance and Administration.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core responsibilities of this position will include:

• Oversee financial tracking and reporting (internal and external)
• Supervise Accounting Manager and Grants Manager
• Human Resources Management, including:
  • Update and maintain Policies / Employee Handbook
  • Lead review of employee compensation and benefits
  • Oversee Hiring / Onboarding
• Office Management, including:
  • Supervise Program Coordinator
• Facilities Management, including:
  • Oversee relationship with caterer for events at Historic Aldie

Depending on the nature and level of the successful applicant’s skills and experience, this position may also include one or more of the following responsibilities:

• IT Management, including:
  • Oversee relationship with IT vendors
• Manage both insurable and cyber risks
• Oversee relationship with insurance broker and IT vendors
• Working with the Conservancy’s Board of Directors, including its Finance, Audit, Human Resources, and/or Facilities Committees

The Director or Senior Director of Finance and Administration will report to the Conservancy’s President. This is a full-time position based in Heritage Conservancy’s office in Doylestown, PA.

QUALIFICATIONS & ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of applicable experience in Finance, Human Resources, Nonprofit Administration, or related fields, or comparable education/experience.
• Knowledge/experience in the areas of environmental conservation or historic preservation helpful but not required.
• Experience with financial and data management, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Ability to handle, independently and simultaneously, multiple and diverse responsibilities.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, contract negotiation and management skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem solving, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to cultivate and manage constructive relationships with Heritage Conservancy’s Board of Directors, staff, advisors, funders, government officials, vendors, and others.
• Commitment to Heritage Conservancy’s mission and high standards of conduct.