RECRUITMENTiQ is working alongside a charity with decades of experience supporting people across Scotland, covering a range of needs from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity, Youth and Adult Homelessness and Older People services; to assist in their search for a Head of Corporate Services in Edinburgh.
Role Purpose
The Head of Corporate Services is a senior strategic leadership role responsible for the effective management and development of the organisations corporate functions, with a primary professional lead for finance, accounting and financial governance.
The postholder will ensure strong financial stewardship, robust governance, and high-quality corporate support that enables safe, effective and sustainable delivery of care and support services. The role plays a critical part in organisational resilience, assurance to the Board, and delivery of the Workforce Excellence and financial sustainability strategies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance
* Act as the organisations lead officer for Corporate Services, contributing to the Senior Leadership Team and organisational strategy.
* Provide clear, high-quality assurance to the Board on financial performance, risk, compliance and governance.
* Lead on organisational planning, budget setting and long-term financial sustainability.
* Ensure compliance with charity law, financial regulations, funder requirements, and internal governance frameworks.
Finance & Accounting (Professional Lead)
* Hold overall responsibility for financial management, accounting and control, including:
* Management accounts, budgets, forecasting and cashflow.
* Statutory accounts, external audit and year-end processes.
* Payroll oversight and pension arrangements.
* Ensure strong internal financial controls and risk management arrangements.
* Translate financial information into clear, accessible reports for nonfinancial managers and Board members.
* Support service areas with financial insight to drive performance, value for money and informed decision-making.
Corporate Services Leadership
* Provide strategic oversight of Corporate Services functions, including (as applicable):
* Finance and payroll
* Governance and compliance
* People and Culture
* Digital systems and data
* Corporate policies and procedures
* Lead and develop Corporate Services staff, promoting professional standards, accountability and continuous improvement.
* Ensure Corporate Services systems and processes are efficient, proportionate and fit for a growing care and support charity.
Risk, Compliance & Assurance
* Lead on corporate risk management, including maintenance of the organisational risk register.
* Support regulatory compliance by providing financial and governance assurance that complements service-level quality and Care Inspectorate requirements.
* Ensure appropriate policies, delegations and controls are in place and reviewed regularly.
Partnership & External Relationships
* Act as the organisations senior professional contact for auditors, bankers, funders and external advisers.
* Support funding, tender and contract arrangements through robust financial input and due diligence.
Values & Leadership
* Model compassionate, inclusive and values led leadership aligned to the organisations values and mission.
* Promote a culture of openness, accountability and learning across Corporate Services and the wider organisation.
* Champion equality, diversity, fair work and wellbeing in leadership practice.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications & Professional Status
* CCAB-qualified accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent)
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) in finance and/or leadership.
Essential Experience
* Senior level responsibility for finance and accounting, including budgets, management accounts, and statutory reporting.
* Experience of working with or reporting to a Board or Trustees, providing clear financial assurance.
* Leadership experience within a complex organisation, ideally within the third sector, health, social care or public service environment.
* Experience of managing auditors and external financial scrutiny.
* Proven ability to lead, manage and develop professional staff.
Essential Skills & Knowledge
* Strong technical knowledge of financial management, accounting standards and controls.
* Ability to interpret and communicate complex financial information clearly to non-specialists.
* Sound understanding of risk management, governance and compliance.
* Strategic thinking combined with strong operational discipline.
* High level of integrity, judgement and professional credibility. Essential.
Desirable Experience & Knowledge
* Experience in the care and support, social care or charity sector.
* Knowledge of Care Inspectorate, commissioning or local authority funding environments.
* Experience contributing to organisational change, growth or transformation.
* Understanding of charity governance and regulatory requirements (e.g. OSCR).
Personal Attributes
* Values driven, with a commitment to high-quality care and support.
* Calm, credible and resilient leader, able to operate effectively during change.
* Collaborative and approachable, with the confidence to provide challenge where required.
* Organised, analytical and solutions focused.
Why Work With Us?
Join our dedicated team and help transform lives while growing your own career.
* Pension contributions matched up to 6%
* Financial Flexibility Access your wages as you earn them with our Earned Wage Access benefit.
* Employee Assistance Programme through HSF
* Contribution to HSF Health Plan supporting your everyday health needs
* Generous annual leave 33 days including public holidays, increasing with service
* Supportive absence policies to help when you need time off
* Death in Benefit Cover 2x annual salary
* Support with funded qualifications
* Career development and progression opportunities
Please send a copy of your up to date CV and cover letter, detailing your suitability for the role.
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