Top job! Director of Finance and Corporate Services
- Full time
- £63,486 – £66,530
- Govan, Glasgow
- Closing 22nd December 2023
- Advertised from 27th November 2023
- 35 Hours Per Week, Permanent Position. EVH Senior Management Grade 9 (Spinal Points SM11-13) (pay award pending April 2024).
Role
Elderpark Housing Association is a community-based housing association operating within Govan and the surrounding areas. We are committed to providing high quality homes and supporting those living within our communities to prosper. Our values are caring, reliable, fair, open and adaptable.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join us as Director of Finance and Corporate Services. This is a key role within our organisation as you will be part of our Senior Management Team, working to provide leadership, management and support to the finance and corporate services team in the delivery of effective financial management, treasury management, governance and compliance, human resource, IT and the corporate service function of the Association.
The focus of the role is:
- Provide leadership and management to the Finance and Corporate Services team focusing on providing support, guidance, coaching and development to each and every member of the team
- Develop high quality Financial Management, Governance and Compliance, HR and ICT systems working closely with the team making suggestions for improvements
- Demonstrate a strong knowledge and expertise of strategic financial management and day to day finance activities within a medium sized RSL ensuring compliance with regulations, accounting and legislative requirements.
- Support and advise the Management Committee, the Chief Executive and Senior Management team on strategic and operational aspects of financial management, governance, HR and ICT
- Actively participating in the decision-making process within the Senior Management Team by assessing risk, budget setting and monitoring, policy development and building and maintaining partnerships
- Promote a culture of fairness, empathy and respect to those residing within our homes to support them in having houses which are of a high standard and meet their needs.
Experienced at a managerial level, you should have excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across our organisation including with colleagues and our Management Committee. Membership of a relevant membership body (CIH or ACCA, ICAS, etc) and experience within a regulated environment is also sought. You should have experience in leading and developing high performance teams and be able to assist in the development of strategies which relate to the Association.
What we offer in return is an excellent working environment within the heart of our community; a commitment to supporting and developing the successful candidate’s skills, knowledge and experience; excellent conditions of service and strong pension offering and a sense of ambition to support the successful candidate to excel in the role.
Application notes
To apply for this role, we are inviting candidates to submit a CV with cover letter, detailing how you meet the relevant criteria within the Person Specification and their particular reasons for applying for the position within Elderpark Housing.
Please note that the person specification criteria will be assessed at different stages within our recruitment process along with other aspects relevant to the role. The content of the CV and covering letter will form the assessment stage at longlisting / shortlisting therefore candidates are advised to be thorough in demonstrating why they are the best fit for the role.
Please send your completed CV and covering letter to our retained advisor, David Bond at david@mcgregorbond.com
You can also email us if you have any questions about the role.
Further information can be found via our website where you can find our latest newsletter, annual report and business plan elderpark.org/vacancies.
Closing date for all applications will be Friday 22 December 2023.
It is anticipated the interviews will take place in week commencing 8th January 2024.
We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Cloch’s vision is to deliver services which exceed expectations. The role of Director of Assets is integral to not only leading the property and assets services of the Association, but the overall strategic direction of Cloch. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leadership and Strategic Direction: taking a lead role across all matters of asset management and working collaboratively with the Leadership Team.
- Asset Management: responsibility to manage, coordinate and deliver a customer focussed repairs and maintenance service to ensure that key targets are achieved, that the repair’s function operates within budget and that a quality service is delivered to customers.
- Performance: monitoring the performance outcomes of the team whilst producing reports for Board and contributing to overall performance.
- Continuous Improvement: ensuring the team are empowered and equipped to deliver and challenge the status quo to develop innovative solutions.
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Working at Cloch
It is an exciting and pivotal time to be joining Cloch Housing Association as we step into a new era of growth and opportunity. With a refreshed business plan due to launch in 2026/27, we are shaping a bold future that will ensure we continue to deliver high-quality homes, strengthen communities, and respond to the evolving challenges of our sector. Innovation, collaboration and strong leadership will be central to our success as we build on our proud history while embracing fresh ways of thinking.
Guided by our values – Be Better, Be Kind, Be Responsible, Be Positive – we foster an environment where people thrive, ideas are welcomed, and decisions are made collectively. Our culture is one of openness and trust, where our people, tenants and partners have a voice and play a vital role in shaping what we do. We want our people not only to contribute but also to grow, develop and feel empowered to make a difference.
At Cloch, we are proud of the passion, inclusivity and transparency that define how we work. Together, we are committed to building stronger communities, tackling sector-wide challenges head-on, and ensuring that every decision reflects our mission to exceed customer expectations.
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- Shares our values
- Likes to be hands-on in their approach
- Is open and honest in their communication style
- Encourages others in their development and decision-making
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