Head of Resources (Finance & Property)

Woodcraft Folk; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent youth charity in the UK is seeking a Head of Resources (Finance and Property) to provide strategic leadership and operational management. The role involves overseeing financial systems, managing a small accounts team, and ensuring property compliance across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have strong financial management experience and a commitment to supporting young people. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and additional benefits such as annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension contributions up to 5%

Training options

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing financial systems and preparing accounts.
• Proven ability in financial management and control, including statutory accounts.
• Experience in property and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across financial systems and property portfolio.
• Manage finances of a growing organization and a small accounts team.
• Oversee capital projects and health & safety compliance across all sites.

Skills

Financial management

Strategic leadership

Property management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Numeracy

Education

Relevant financial qualifications

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Head of Resources (Finance and Property) to join our team. You\'ll join us on a permanent basis, and, in return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £44,155 per annum, FTE.

Location: Home based or at one of our centres (regular travel required)

Hours: Up to 35 hours per week (job shares and alternative working patterns are considered)

About the Head of Resources (Finance and Property) role

As our Head of Resources (Finance and Property) you will provide strategic leadership and operational management across Woodcraft Folk\'s financial systems and property portfolio. This is a unique opportunity to:

• Oversee financial planning and control to ensure long-term sustainability
• Manage the finances of a small but growing organisation which not only serves its own groups, but is developing into a service organisation supporting like-minded youth groups and educational centres.
• Manage a small accounts team in preparing accounts and servicing the accounting functions of the organisation.
• Lead the development, maintenance and expansion of our network of five existing residential centres and campsites, with the possibility of developing additional sites and partnership working with like minded sites.
• Line manages our network of centre staff and support plans for property investment.

The role may be delivered as a full post or as a job share, recognising the distinct but interlinked areas of Finance and Property.

As our Head of Resources (Finance and Property), your responsibilities will include:

Senior Management

• Contribute to the development of Woodcraft Folk\'s medium and long-term vision and strategy.
• Manage performance within the agreed annual planning and budgeting framework.
• Provide leadership to the Resources and Centres teams, ensuring recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development.
• Model the organisation\'s vision, values and principles.

Finance

• Lead financial planning, including annual budgets, cash flows and long-term business plans.
• Produce timely management accounts and analysis for SMT, trustees and the AGM.
• Ensure robust financial systems, procedures and controls are in place and consistently applied.
• Line manage the Finance Assistant and support other staff involved in processing finance requests.
• Oversee statutory accounts, audits and reporting to Companies House and Charity Commission.
• Support budget holders, including those preparing grant applications and delivering restricted projects.
• Manage banking, payments, tax status, trading company finances and pensions.
• Review financial systems regularly, ensuring efficiency and compliance.

Property and Centres

• Co-ordinate and line manage centre managers and co-ordinators, who, together with volunteer committees, ensure the sustainability and development of each of the five Woodcraft Folk centres and campsites.
• Ensure centres deliver both educational and financial returns in line with the organisation\'s mission.
• Oversee capital projects, repairs, maintenance and health & safety compliance across all sites.
• Oversee the rental and potential sale of Woodcraft Folk\'s London office.
• Develop and monitor five-year maintenance plans and budgets.
• Support decarbonisation efforts and reduce environmental impact.
• Support each manager and coordinator to manage capital development projects and explore opportunities for cost-effective joint purchasing.
• Coordinate with central services of the organisation the marketing, sales and communications strategies for centres, building strong partnerships with schools, youth groups and sector organisations.

Payroll and finance systems

• Oversee payroll systems to ensure timely payment of staff.
• Manage finance systems to ensure they are user-focused, effective, auditable, and GDPR-compliant.
• Support the Finance & General Purposes Committee with analysis and decision papers.

Benefits

• Permanent contract
• 28 days annual leave + Bank Holiday entitlement (pro rata)
• Pension contributions up to 5%
• Training options
• All equipment and materials provided

What we are looking for in our Head of Resources (Finance and Property)

• Strong experience in managing financial systems and preparing accounts, with relevant qualifications or demonstrable skills in this area.
• Proven ability in financial management and control, including statutory accounts and audit processes.
• Commercial understanding of hostels, educational service organisations, or similar settings.
• Experience in property and asset management.
• Proven strategic leadership and experience of managing dispersed teams.
• Experience in property and facilities management, including capital works.
• Developing and implementing strategy.
• Working with volunteers and multi-stakeholders.
• High level of numeracy, literacy and problem-solving.
• Strong communication, planning and IT skills.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks (or similar) and Excel.
• Understanding of safeguarding, health & safety, and charity sector governance.
• Proactive, collaborative and committed to improving the lives of young people.
• Alignment with the values of Woodcraft Folk.
• Commitment to inclusion, diversity and sustainability.
• Willingness to travel to Woodcraft Folk centres, events, and meetings across the UK.

Closing date: 9am Monday 3rd November 2025

If you feel you have what it takes to become our Head of Resources (Finance and Property), then click Apply today and come and be part of our solution!