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Head of Finance & Corporate Services
Head of Finance & Corporate Services £55,000–£65,000 per annum depending on experience Full-time | Permanent Hybrid Working/Church Knowle, Dorset Shape the Future of an Established Animal Welfare Charity An established and respected animal welfare charity is entering an exciting new chapter, and we are looking for an experienced Head of Finance & Corporate Services to join the Senior Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping the organisation’s future. This is a newly created position with a broad strategic remit. Working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, you will provide financial leadership, commercial insight and constructive challenge, while also overseeing a range of corporate services including HR, IT, procurement, systems and organisational improvement. This is much more than a traditional senior finance position. You will be a trusted strategic partner, helping to ensure the organisation remains financially sustainable, well governed and equipped to deliver its ambitions for the future. The Role As Head of Finance & Corporate Services, you will be responsible for: Providing strategic financial leadership to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees Leading the organisation’s budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and scenario modelling Producing insightful management accounts, KPIs and financial reporting to support effective decision-making Ensuring robust financial controls, governance, risk management and regulatory compliance Leading statutory accounts, audit processes and relevant Charity Commission reporting Overseeing cash flow, reserves, legacy income and treasury management Providing strategic oversight of outsourced HR and IT services Leading procurement, supplier relationships and professional advisers Supporting digital transformation, systems development and organisational change Leading, developing and supporting the corporate services function About You You will be a professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with significant senior-level finance experience. You will have a strong track record across financial planning, forecasting, management accounts, governance and strategic financial analysis, combined with the confidence and credibility to influence and constructively challenge senior stakeholders. You will be comfortable translating complex financial information into clear commercial insight, enabling the CEO, Trustees and wider leadership team to make informed strategic decisions. Experience within the charity, not-for-profit or public sector would be advantageous, particularly knowledge of Charity SORP, restricted and unrestricted funds and Trustee-led governance. Experience or understanding across areas such as HR, IT, procurement, systems development or digital transformation would also be beneficial. Above all, we are looking for someone who is collaborative, commercially minded, solutions-focused and passionate about continuous improvement. What We Offer £55,000–£65,000 salary, depending on experience 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays A key strategic position within the Senior Leadership Team Direct exposure to the CEO and Board of Trustees The opportunity to influence the future direction of an established animal welfare organisation A broad and varied remit spanning finance and corporate services The opportunity to use your expertise to create meaningful impact for animals and the communities the organisation supports Make Your Mark This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance leader who wants to move beyond a traditional finance role and play a genuine part in shaping an organisation's future. If you are looking for a position where strategic influence, commercial thinking and purpose come together, we would love to hear from you. How to Apply Please apply with your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your information will always be handled securely and professionally. To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website. ....Read more...
Head of Finance & Corporate Services
Head of Finance & Corporate Services £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experiencePermanent | Full-time | HybridDorset - 3 days per week on site, with occasional travel across Dorset and Devon Use your financial expertise to make a genuine difference Some finance roles are about the numbers. This one is about what those numbers make possible. We are looking for an accomplished Head of Finance & Corporate Services to join the Senior Leadership Team of a highly respected animal welfare charity at an exciting point in its development. This is a newly created and influential position, working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees to help shape the future direction of the organisation. Alongside leading the finance function, you'll have strategic oversight of key corporate services including HR, IT, procurement and systems improvement. It's an opportunity for an experienced finance leader to combine commercial thinking with genuine purpose. The Role As Head of Finance & Corporate Services, you'll provide the financial leadership, insight and challenge needed to support effective decision-making across the organisation. Your responsibilities will include: Leading financial strategy, planning, budgeting and forecasting Providing commercial insight and advice to the CEO, Senior Leadership Team and Trustees Producing meaningful management accounts, KPIs and financial reporting Developing scenario modelling to support strategic decisions Maintaining robust financial controls, governance and risk management Leading statutory accounts, audit and regulatory reporting Managing cash flow, reserves, legacy income and treasury Providing strategic oversight of outsourced HR and IT Leading procurement and key supplier relationships Supporting digital transformation and improvements to systems and processes Leading and developing the corporate services team This isn't a role where you'll simply report the numbers. You'll help determine what they mean, what needs to happen next and how the organisation can continue to develop sustainably. About You You'll be a professionally qualified accountant - ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent - with significant senior-level finance experience. You'll be comfortable operating strategically while remaining close enough to the detail to understand what's really happening within the organisation. We're particularly interested in someone who can take complex financial information and turn it into clear, practical and commercially sound advice. You'll also bring: Strong financial planning, budgeting and forecasting experience Excellent management accounting and financial analysis skills Experience of governance, controls, audit and risk The confidence to advise, influence and constructively challenge senior stakeholders Strong leadership and relationship-building skills A collaborative and improvement-focused approach Experience within a charity, not-for-profit or public sector environment would be advantageous, particularly knowledge of Charity SORP, restricted and unrestricted funds and Trustee-led governance. Broader experience involving HR, IT, procurement, systems or digital transformation would also be valuable. What's on Offer? £55,000 - £65,000 salary depending on experience 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working A key position within the Senior Leadership Team Direct involvement with the CEO and Board of Trustees The opportunity to influence strategy and organisational development A broad role extending well beyond traditional finance The chance to use your professional expertise for an organisation with genuine purpose Ready for a Finance Role That Means More? If you've reached the stage in your career where you're looking for more than another set of accounts, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. You'll have the chance to influence strategy, improve how an organisation operates and help ensure an established animal welfare charity is financially strong and ready for its next chapter. Your expertise won't just improve the bottom line. It will help an organisation continue doing work that genuinely matters. If that sounds like the kind of challenge you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and covering letter. By applying for this role, you are consenting for C2 Recruitment to hold and process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations. Your information will always be handled securely and professionally. To view other great vacancies at C2 Recruitment, please visit our website. ....Read more...
Business Administration Apprentice
The role encompasses a wide variety of tasks. Responsibilities will evolve as your competence and confidence grow, with increasing ownership and complexity over the 18-month programme. Business Administration & Secretarial Support Manage all incoming and outgoing correspondence (email, post, client portals), drafting professional responses and ensuring timely escalation or resolution. Maintain accurate, well-organised electronic and physical filing systems, document version control, and central knowledge repositories (SharePoint/OneDrive). Coordinate travel, accommodation, and logistics for directors and team members attending client meetings, training events (e.g. ServiceNow Knowledge), and business development activities. Provide comprehensive personal assistant support to the Managing Director and Director of Operations: diary management, meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, and prioritisation of commitments. Finance & Commercial Administration Prepare, format, and issue client invoices and statements in line with signed contracts, billing schedules, and company procedures. Receive, log, and process supplier invoices and expense claims; maintain the purchase ledger and support timely payments. Monitor aged debt, professionally chase outstanding payments, and contribute to cashflow and management reporting. Assist with basic business finance management: budget tracking, forecast inputs, credit card reconciliations, and preparation of monthly financial packs for directors. Support payroll and pension administration processes as the team expands. Contracts, Compliance & Governance Draft, format, and issue contracts, Statements of Work (SoWs), NDAs, and variation orders using approved templates; coordinate internal review and approval workflows. Maintain the central contract register, insurance certificates, compliance trackers, and supplier/client due-diligence records. Conduct compliance and pre-engagement checks; support maintenance of company registers and statutory filings (under supervision). Uphold strict confidentiality, data protection (UK GDPR), and information security standards — particularly important when handling public sector client data. Assist with policy reviews, process documentation, and implementation of improvements aligned to BOX3’s business continuity and governance frameworks. Meetings, Projects & Stakeholder Coordination Organise, attend, and produce accurate, professional minutes and action logs for internal and client meetings; proactively chase actions to completion. Support business development and bid activity: formatting proposals and responses, collating CVs and compliance evidence, coordinating submissions, and maintaining bid trackers. Provide light-touch project coordination support: timesheet collection, milestone tracking, and basic RAID log maintenance (as competence develops). Help organise company events, team away-days, and client hospitality. General Business Support & Continuous Improvement Act as a central point of contact for routine operational queries from directors, contractors, and external parties. Identify and propose process improvements to increase efficiency, reduce errors, or enhance the candidate/apprentice experience. Fully engage with the apprenticeship programme: complete all off-the-job learning, build a high-quality portfolio, participate in progress reviews, and prepare thoroughly for End Point Assessment (EPA). Undertake any other reasonable duties required to support the smooth operation and growth of BOX3 LTD. Training:You will be working towards a level 3 business administration apprenticeship. You will attend training one day a week. Training centre is located at CDC Centre, Cricket Inn Road, Manor Lane, Sheffield, S2 1TR.Training Outcome:Successful completion of the apprenticeship opens clear progression routes within BOX3 LTD’s Business Operations, Finance, and Project Management practices. With our ambitious growth plans (dedicated Sheffield office, team expansion to 5–8+ staff, telecom reseller development, and regional/offshore capability), there will be tangible opportunities to move into permanent roles such as: Business Administrator / Operations Coordinator Finance Assistant / Commercial Administrator Project Coordinator / Bid Support Specialist Executive Assistant to Directors (as the business scales) We are committed to developing our people internally. Many of our future leaders and specialists will come from apprenticeship and early-career routes. Salary upon successful completion and transition to a permanent role is targeted at £25,000 per annum (subject to role, performance, and market conditions), with ongoing annual salary reviews and access to the company bonus scheme.Employer Description:BOX3 is a UK-owned, truly independent consultancy. Our founders bring over 50 years of accumulated experience delivering transformation across Central Government, Law Enforcement, Health, and National SecurityWorking Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience ....Read more...