Help shape the future of a national charity making a difference across the UK. At Volunteering Matters, we believe stronger communities start with people. Every day, we bring people together through volunteering to reduce loneliness, improve wellbeing and create lasting social change in communities across the UK.
Overview
As we deliver an ambitious new five-year strategy, we are looking for an exceptional Director of Financial Assurance with significant senior finance leadership experience to help shape our future sustainability, strengthen financial resilience and provide the strategic insight that enables confident, impactful decision‑making. This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role with genuine influence across a national charity at a pivotal point in its journey.
Responsibilities
This new role is about providing the organisation with a clear, forward‑looking financial picture, strengthening financial assurance, improving forecasting and helping ensure long‑term sustainability in an increasingly complex funding environment.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board and Finance & Audit Committee, you will play a central role in helping the organisation navigate growth, investment, risk and opportunity.
This role line‑manages the Finance Manager, ensuring strong operational finance while maintaining clear separation between operational delivery and independent oversight.
Benefits
* Flexible home‑based working across the UK
* A senior leadership role with genuine strategic influence
* The chance to shape organisational sustainability and future growth
* A supportive and values‑led culture
* Meaningful work that positively impacts communities across the UK
* Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
* Unlimited Annual Leave
* Employee Pension scheme
* Life Assurance
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Season Ticket Loan
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Enhanced sick and family leave
* Lifestyle Discount Scheme
Values
Everything we do is guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive, Straightforward.
EEO Statement
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
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