Head of Finance & Resources
- Multiple Locations
- Multiple Terms
- £45,829 FTE
SPACE is an ambitious and innovative charity, driven by our values and seeking to support even
more young people by developing current and new services. Our employees strive to achieve the
best they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others. We value everyone's
contribution and create safe spaces for exploration and growth.
New Year, New Role!
Are you ready to join an organisation that helps thousands of young people a year as they
transition to adulthood? Can you help us navigate the financial ups and downs of a mid-sized
Charity?
Do you like a challenge?
We are looking to find a driven and collaborative leader to work primarily from our Youth Centre in
Exeter. The role will be at the beginning of a new era for our organisation, supporting the evolution
of our Services to youth people. In this role, you will work alongside leadership colleagues to
successfully hold responsibility for our financial controls, reporting to the board and securing our
short, mid and longer term objectives. You will line manage and lead a small team and our new
Operational Lead and through them you will ensure all areas of governance and support to our
various teams are delivered. It's an exciting role, with room to influence, design and make it your
own! Please check out the JD to find out more about what we are offering and please call our CEO
to discuss the role in detail.
Key activities to expect
● Contribute to the strategic direction of Space Youth Services
● Support an operational & support team with the governance and smooth running of our services
● Work with the Board and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to develop, implement and monitor the organisation’s short, medium and long term financial plan
● Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts and annual budgets, and report performance against these to Trustees and support budget holders to control their areas of responsibility
● Guarantee robust accounting records are kept and ensure effective management of transactional financial services and the creation of a strong internal control environment
● Liaise with external auditors on the effective reporting to stakeholders of our financial position including production of Annual Accounts
● Budget holding for various lines including building & vehicle related expenditure
Who we’re looking for
About You:
● Highly experienced in finance.
● Proven record of success in charity sector and a deep understanding of the unique governance and approach in our sector
● Passion for supporting and advocating for the rights of young people
● Creative and can see opportunities to grow and develop people and teams
● Respectful with excellent empathy and kindness to colleagues
● Please see Job Description for more details
Space is an inclusive and learning organisation. Our employees should strive to achieve the best
they can and must be committed to seeing the best in others
As part of our ambitions to improve equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome
applications for this role from those who identify under any of the protected characteristics under
the Equality Act 2010, which include race, age, disability, gender, religion or belief, and sexual
orientation.
What we offer
● Annual leave: 5 weeks for the first 5 years then additional days depending on length of service (pro-rata’d for part-time roles)
● Additional 3 Statutory days given between Christmas and new year plus bank holidays
● Pension contributions starting at 6% rising to 8% in the third year
● Employee assistance programme 24/7
● Casual dress code
● Social occasions
● Continuous Professional Development: Formal and informal training opportunities
● Enhanced sick pay
● Trained wellbeing champions available for a chat
● Value-driven culture
At SPACE, we work with young people and are fully committed to ensuring their safeguarding and
welfare is a priority at all times. As part of our Safeguarding Policy and Procedures, all of our
employees, contractors and volunteers will be expected to comply. Upon a conditional offer of
appointment being made, all employees will also be required to satisfy our pre-employment
screening process which will include:
● An identity check (photo ID)
● Receipt of satisfactory references cover for 3 years to current
● Documentary evidence of right to work in the UK
● A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
How to apply
Please read the job description and apply by completing our application form, describing your
passion for this role even if you don’t feel you meet every point in the description.
If you’d like an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dan Barton on 07590 639423 or
for more information please visit www.spaceyouthservices.org
To apply for this role please complete the application form attached to the job advert on our website.
Please download and complete the application form and return this either via email as an MS Word document to recruitment@spacepsm.org or post to DYS Space Ltd, 100 Club, Wear Barton Road, Exeter, Devon EX2 7EH
Interview Date: 10th January 2025 (at 100 Club, Exeter)
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationExeterDevonHybrid
- Work Postcode
Devon wide
- Reference
DYS290
- Occupational GroupManagement & Senior ManagementFinance & AccountingYouth & Community
- Salary Details
£45,829 FTE
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull TimePart Time
- Hours
30 - 37 hours per week
- Closing Date
19/12/2024
- DBS Check Required
Yes