Be part of something transformative.
Join Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) at a time of significant change and growth from our current base of c£4million. We’re looking for a qualified, skilled, values-driven Director of Finance and Resources to join our leadership team.
With a new CEO, Senior Leadership Team and a bold and inspiring new vision, this is a pivotal moment for our organisation as we lay the foundations and transform in the run up to a new organisational strategy.
We’re a specialist charity supporting survivors of sexual violence across twelve South London boroughs providing counselling, group therapy, advocacy, and prevention education, alongside training for professionals.
If you’re ready to use your financial and strategic expertise to make a real impact for survivors, we’d love to hear from you
About the Role
As our Director of Finance and Resources, you’ll be a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, leading on:
* Strategic financial planning and advice for future growth and sustainability of the Charity
* Operational Financial Management, Reporting and Performance
* Financial Accounts and Annual Reports
* Financial Control, Governance, Audit, and Compliance
* IT, Facilities, and Information Governance
* Management of teams and contracts in the Finance and Resources Directorate
You’ll work closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to support our strategic vision and ensure sound financial stewardship to deliver support for survivors now and into the future. The position is offered on a flexible, hybrid and part time basis.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
* Professionally qualified (or equivalent) in finance management and accountancy
* Experienced and deeply knowledgeable in senior financial leadership and strategy development in the voluntary sector/an equivalent size charity
* A skilled and experienced leader and manager of people, contracts and major service change projects
* Collaborative, analytical, and proactive in problem-solving
* Committed to feminist principles and to equity, diversity, and inclusion
* Ideally also skilled in overseeing IT, building and premises management and information governance, with training and support available where required.
As well as experienced Directors, this role would also suit an exceptional Head of Finance looking to step up into their first Director role.
What We Offer
* 27 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
* 3 extra gifted days (pro rata) between 27–31 December
* NEST pension (3% employer / 5% employee)
* Life Assurance, Healthcare Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and Cycle-To-Work Scheme
* Supportive, feminist working culture
This post is open to female applicants only, as being female is deemed a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. We are particularly keen to receive applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the violence against women and girls movement.