Head of Finance

Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity in Scotland is seeking a dynamic Head of Finance to join their senior management team. This pivotal role involves shaping the charity's strategy and ensuring financial sustainability while making a real difference in the lives of families affected by imprisonment. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to local and national policy. With a focus on compassion and integrity, this is an exciting opportunity to influence change and support vulnerable communities. Join a passionate team committed to delivering impactful services and enhancing the lives of those in need.

Benefits

Flexible Leave Days

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid Working

Public Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial management and stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in managing diverse family support services.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development and implementation of family support services.
• Manage a team of 4-5 managers and ensure high-quality support.

Skills

Financial Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Child Protection

Trauma-Informed Practice

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Degree

Professional Finance Qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Head of Finance to join our senior management team and play a key role in shaping our strategy, financial sustainability, and operational excellence.

As a leading Scottish children’s healthcare charity, operating within a group structure that includes both charitable and trading subsidiaries, we raise between £4-5 million per annum. We deliver meaningful impact through services, grant funding, and community engagement.

This role has arisen due to the pending retirement of our current Head of Finance, who has been with the organisation for 21 years.

• On site: Families Outside national office, 17 Gayfield Square, Edinburgh EH1 3NX with some flexibility for hybrid working
• Closing: 21st May 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior management post within Families Outside. This is a key role for a dynamic and passionate individual interested in making a real difference in the lives of families affected by imprisonment. If you are skilled and motivated to take strategic and operational responsibility for the support of children and families and have the skills and experience to lead a team of dedicated staff, we would like to hear from you!

This role is primarily based in our Head Office in Edinburgh but would be feasible for anyone in the central belt.

About the role

Families Outside is the only national charity in Scotland that works solely to support children and families affected by imprisonment. This senior management post leads the strategic development and implementation of the work of Families Outside’s Family Support team, linking the work of the Regional Managers and Regional Family Support Coordinators, national Helpline, and support to Prison Visitors’ Centres to improve outcomes for children and families throughout Scotland affected by imprisonment. The post holder will lead and inspire a team of managers to deliver high-quality, integrated support within our values framework (Compassion, Integrity, Tenacity, and Expertise). Undertaking and leading significant projects, providing strategic leadership, and promoting and representing Families Outside are all key components of this challenging role.

About you

You will need a proven relevant track record, possibly gained in various sectors where you operated at a senior level with external audiences and engaged with, and influenced, a variety of stakeholders. You will also need demonstrable experience in managing and developing a diverse family support service, working collaboratively to support families caught up in criminal justice processes, significant experience of child and adult protection and trauma-informed practice, and extensive experience of managing staff, students, and volunteers.

Someone who thrives on working collaboratively with others for the good of the organization, you will be adept at building a network of good relationships and have an ability to develop a thorough understanding of the organization and the wider sector quickly. You will be a good listener and positive influencer who communicates clearly, verbally and in writing; is reasonably comfortable with the media and Parliamentary bodies; and, where appropriate, is able to persuade others to change their views, intentions, or actions.

The leadership role of Director of Services is key for the organization: you will lead a team of 4–5 managers, and as a member of the 3-person Senior Management Team, will report directly to the CEO. Providing leadership and effective day-to-day management of the Family Support Team, you will ensure that Families Outside is a key contributor to local and national policy and the lead national voice on issues relating to families affected by imprisonment.

This is an exciting role for the right applicant. It comes at a time where Families Outside has undertaken a major restructuring program and is regrouping to make the best use of our capacity. This is an exciting time to join the team, where you will have the opportunity to deliver the ambitions of Families Outside on a national and international stage.

25 flexible leave days plus 10 public holidays

Hybrid & flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured)

• Hybrid: with 1 day per week at our office in Edinburgh
• Closing: 19th May 2025