Our client, a local Charity, is seeking a Finance & Operations Director, to be based in their Islington, London Office.
Primary function of the role:
- The Finance & Operations Director is responsible for managing the day to day operational, financial and legal aspects of the Charity and ensuring successful delivery of all services.
Job Description:
Strategic/Business and Financial Planning, working with the CEO and Trustees:
- Set key objectives for the growth of the charity's activities and impact of services on young people.
- Lead in the development and management of business plans and budgets in line with key objectives. This includes developing and implementing a robust venue business plan as part of an overall income generation strategy.
- Ensure that realistic financial targets are set and monitored to ensure the charity's ambition can be met.
- Liaise with internal staff and outsourced partners to secure Corporate Partnerships and maintain and develop these relationships long term.
- Work alongside the CEO to develop a robust, deliverable business plan for financial partnerships in 2025 and beyond.
- Lead on the development and implementation of HR strategy and staff management policies.
- Develop new relationships with major donors, and other potential new supporters of TBH.
Fundraising:
- Line manage the Fundraising team alongside the CEO/Artistic Director, and work with them to develop and manage a realistic weighted pipeline of trusts and foundations income including the development of new multi-year and growth fund opportunities.
Financial Administration:
- Oversee the day to day bookkeeping for the charity, including invoicing, bank reconciliation and weekly pay runs.
- Prepare the charities annual budget for approval by the Trustees and work with the accountants in the production of monthly management accounts, monitoring income and expenditure against the budget.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory (e.g. Charity Commission) requirements, including overseeing the submission of the annual accounts to Charity Commission and Companies House and submission of annual Tax Relief claims (Theatre/Film, payroll and business rates).
HR and Business Operations:
- Oversee the HR responsibilities of the charity including, but not limited to, staff welfare, learning and development, staff reviews, grievances or disciplinary action as required.
- Oversee the implementation of the charities policies and procedures, ensuring these are reviewed and updated at least annually.
- Oversee the monthly payroll, pension and HMRC submissions
- Draft and execute all contracting/agreement matters for the charities, including freelancers, partners and volunteers, negotiating terms and fees where necessary.
- Act as the Data Protection Lead for the charity and ensure GDPR compliance across the organisation.
- Act as the Premise Licence holder, ensuring conditions are met in line with Islington Council.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the above.
You must be eligible for an Enhance DBS clearance.
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