Job summary

The Director of Resources will lead the charity's financial planning and financial processes, they will lead the charity's HR processes including the development of people, they will lead the charity's property occupation and property portfolio management and be the charity's Company Secretary.

Main duties of the job

With a turnover of £13m, we are a national charity with 220 staff working across the UK. Specifically, this role will be responsible for the charity's overall budget to ensure it is able to continue the delivery of all our veteran-facing services and support.

The main responsibilities for this role will be for the management and strategic development of the key functions within the resource directorate, which are Finance, Facilities and Estate Management, Human Resources and Corporate Governance. As a member of the director level Leadership Team you will bring foresight to short and long-term goals to enable the charity to remain agile in a volatile and competitive market. This role offers a great opportunity to make a substantial contribution to shaping the future of Combat Stress and we are looking for tenacious and ambitious individuals who want to make a mark and transform veterans' lives.

This role will be subject to a DBS check.

About us

Combat Stress is the UK's leading mental health charity for veterans. Every year thousands of former servicemen and service women turn to us struggling with their mental health as result of military trauma. Our specialist treatment not only changes lives but save them too.

We complement the services provided by the NHS and other military charities by providing treatment and support for those veterans who have some of the most complex trauma-related mental health issues resulting from military service. Our specialist teams aim to help as many veterans as possible to recover from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We helped 12,500 veterans last year but that's just a fraction of the number who need expert support to recover from their experiences and live happy and productive lives.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main responsibilities for this role will be for the management and strategic development of the key functions within the resource directorate, which are Finance, Facilities and Estate Management, Human Resources and Corporate Governance.

As a member of the director level Leadership Team you will bring foresight to short and long-term goals to enable the charity to remain agile in a volatile and competitive market.

This role offers a great opportunity to make a substantial contribution to shaping the future of Combat Stress and we are looking for tenacious and ambitious individuals who want to make a mark and transform veterans' lives.

Leadership & Collaboration

Lead the Resources Directorate, managing the Directorate budgets and staff resources providing reports to the Executive Teams, Board as required.

The Director of Resources will be a member of the Executive Team, reporting to the CEO, with a membership consisting of the Director of Services, Director of Resources, Director of Fundraising and Director of Communication and Strategy. The Clinical Director will have a standing invitation to attend the Executive Team Meetings when deemed necessary.

The Director of Resources will also be a member of the Operational Executive Team, reporting to the CEO, with a membership consisting of the Director of Services and Clinical Director.

Lead the implementation of transformational projects which are Resources Directorate led, input to the implementation of transformational projects which are led by other Directors as required.

Finance

Develop medium term financial plans to support the delivery of Combat Stress's strategy and ensure financial sustainability.

Lead the management of Combat Stress's balance sheet and financial reserves, ensuring that the general reserves are maintained at an appropriate level to manage the charity's financial risk and designated funds are managed so that capital is available when required to meet strategic development needs and other requirements.

Lead the investment strategy, ensuring that effective investment management and monitoring is in place.

Lead the pension strategy, ensuring that this continues to support the recruitment and retention of a skilled and committed workforce. Lead the management of the legacy Defined Benefit Pension Scheme, liaising with Trustees as required.

Lead the management of the charity's tax obligations including VAT and corporation tax and oversee the completion of returns.

Oversee the production of budgets, management accounts for the charity and the trading company monthly and the provision of financial services for the charity including treasury, payroll, expenses, pensions and general, purchase and sales ledgers ensuring that those operate efficiently and in accordance with agreed standards and performance indicators.

Deliver continuous improvement of process and systems across finance delivering digitally to reduce cost and increase internal customer service wherever possible.

People

Oversee the development of people within the charity including appraisals, performance management, training, recognition and succession planning.

Oversee the implementation of changes which affect staff numbers or reporting lines within the charity.

Deliver continuous improvement of process and systems across the people team delivering digitally to reduce cost and increase internal customer service wherever possible.

Company Secretary

Act as the Company Secretary, ensuring that the organisation fulfils all statutory and other requirements in relation to its financial statements, Annual Report and Accounts and all other necessary compliance.

Lead the risk management process for the charity, working with the Directors to identify risks and mitigating actions.

Ensure that proper insurance arrangements are in place to cover potential risks and liabilities.

Oversee the setup and recording of committee and board meetings. Oversee the project management processes for the charity.

Hold the responsibility for statutory regulations including the Data Protection Officer and Money Laundering Officer.

Property

Lead the provision of suitable office, community, consultation, storage and training space to meet the charity's needs.

Lead the portfolio management of property to optimise its value to the charity.

Oversee the day-to-day management of the charity's property including managing leases, maintenance, gardening and cleaning.

What we offer:

You will work within a much loved charity that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our veterans, that has a fantastic cause and a committed follower base.

Benefits:

30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays and after 10 years continuous service, this will increase to 33 days paid holiday plus bank holidays. Competitive stakeholder pension scheme - contributions matched up to 11% of salary Discount shopping vouchers Cycle to work scheme Access to the Employee Assistance Programme Flexible working Access to Blue Light Card scheme Death in Service Scheme

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent

Desirable

CIMA, ACCA or ACA qualified accountant or able to demonstrate equivalent capabilities

Experience

Essential

An analytical approach to problem solving and evaluation of systems and projects and the ability to relate findings to strategic objectives. Ability to communicate financial matters to non-financial directors and managers. Experience in a Resources Directorate with an understanding across Finance, HR, Property and Governance. A leadership style that recognises the skills and experience of the specialists within the team. Demonstrable experience of improving systems and establishing new, effective systems. Empathy for veterans and their families and understanding of the impact of military service.

Desirable

Experience of leading a Resources Directorate Experience of military service