Director of Finance and Corporate Resources
Location: Manchester (we are open to considering candidates based in Cardiff or Glasgow)
Terms: permanent, full-time (36 hours a week); hybrid working (40% of the time in the office)
Allen Lane is proud to be supporting the Equality and Human Rights Commission in their search for a new Director of Finance and Corporate Resources on a permanent basis. As a key leadership position, this role ensures we manage our resources effectively to maximise our impact as Britain’s equality and human rights regulator.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced finance leader who can lead and manage the full range of finance and corporate resources responsibilities, is committed to public service values and thrives in a dynamic and high-profile environment. We are looking for someone who can bring strong strategic oversight, drive continuous improvement, and provide trusted advice at the highest levels of the organisation.
This is an exciting time to join the Commission as we finalise and implement our Strategic Plan for 2025–2028 – there is no better time to make a huge impact and contribute to a truly meaningful organisation that upholds fairness, equality of opportunity, dignity, and respect in our society.
We are an executive non-departmental public body established by the Equality Act 2006. Our purpose is to promote and uphold equality and human rights laws and standards across England, Scotland, and Wales, so that everyone gets a fair chance in life.
Leading a diverse team of 34, the Director of Finance and Corporate Resources will oversee the Commission’s financial management, corporate governance, procurement, planning and performance, and infrastructure functions—playing a vital role in ensuring financial sustainability, embedding best practices, and providing strategic advice to the Board and Audit and Risk Assurance Committee.
This is a broad and challenging role, you will act as a confidential advisor to the board on areas relating to your remit. You will inspire change, advocate best practice, and drive performance across multiple operational domains.
In order to be effective in post, applicants must give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the following essential selection criteria:
1. Qualified CCAB or CIMA accountant with extensive post-qualification experience in public sector finance and a strong knowledge of public sector procurement, governance and compliance regulations.
2. Proven track record in a leadership role, contributing to strategic direction and operational delivery of an Arm’s Length Body (ALB), Civil Service Department or other government body.
3. Proven ability to successfully lead multi-disciplinary teams at a senior level ideally including a mix of corporate services areas such as Planning and Performance, Finance, Facilities and IT, Procurement, Governance and/or Legal services.
4. Exceptional people management skills - inspiring multi-functional teams and creating an inclusive environment of continuous improvement.
5. Experience of implementing change programmes across multi-functional areas within time, cost and performance criteria, and creating tangible change in performance.
6. Evidence of leading on financial and management reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Ensuring proportionate and effective financial controls and assurances are in place across the Commission.
7. Ability to navigate politically sensitive environments and manage competing priorities effectively.
8. Experience of advising and influencing senior stakeholders, including executives and non-executives, and of demonstrating strategic value and impact whilst managing challenging and opposing opinions.
Applicants should display the highest levels of integrity and passion for the Commission’s work. You will be a visible and resilient leader, operating with confidence, credibility and calmness. You will offer outstanding communication and listening skills, operating with tact and diplomacy. You will be able to grasp and translate complex and politically sensitive issues at pace, with a scrupulous focus on evidence.
This is an SCS1 appointment, for existing Civil Servants and employees of an accredited government body applying on a level transfer will usually be offered a salary match or the starting point of the EHRC SCS1 pay band, whichever is higher.
Alongside your salary, the EHRC contributes 28.97% towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Applicants will be required to provide an up-to-date CV and supporting statement (up to 1,000 words) detailing how you meet the role’s person specification. You will also provide a completed diversity monitoring form.
The closing date for applications is Monday 17th March 2025 at 9:00am.
To apply, please email EHRC@allenlane.co.uk.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Civic and Social Organizations and Government Administration
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