Reference: 116821Posted: 2026-11-06Closing date: 2026-11-22Location: LeedsSalary: 72527/yearType: Full timeEmployer: Leeds City CouncilContact: InfoEmail: info@aspirecbs.org.ukPhone: 0113 5353535Job title and organisation: Director of Finance and Resources - Aspire Community Benefit SocietySalary: 72,527Hours: 37Contract: Permanent Location: LeedsClosing Date and Time: Sunday 22nd November 2026 at 12pm Join Aspire as our Director of Finance & ResourcesLocation: Leeds (Hybrid working available)Salary: 72,527Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time (Will consider part-time 0.6 FTE and above)Closing Date: 12pm on Sunday 22nd November 2026We may withdraw this role early if we receive sufficient interest, so we encourage applications as soon as possible.Interview Date: Initial On-Line interviews will be held WC 30/11/2026, subsequent interview dates will be arranged in due course.Aspire Community Benefit Society is a staff-led mutual and social enterprise supporting over 700 people with learning disabilities across Leeds.Why Join Aspire Now?This is a defining opportunity to shape the future of a respected organisation with a vital social purpose. You’ll help Aspire thrive during a challenging time for social care — emerging stronger, fairer, and more effective for the people we serve. If you’re ambitious, energetic, and thrive in top-level leadership, we want to hear from you.The RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen at Aspire, for an experienced finance professional, to lead a highly motivated, successful and friendly Finance Team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, the successful candidate will work as part of the Senior Leadership team, to drive change and support an award-winning organisation to continue to make a real difference for people with a learning disability across Leeds.The successful candidate will play a key role in service transformation, organisational growth and efficiencies and will offer strong visible leadership ensuring Aspire delivers high-quality, cost-effective systems and services. You will have oversight of organisational quality and assurance, reporting to the Board of Directors and leading all aspects of financial and systems-based risk & compliance on behalf of the Chief Executive.We are an equal opportunity and disability confident employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.Working at AspireHybrid and flexible working arrangements.Opportunities for personal development.A culture that values inclusion, empowerment, and continuous improvement.Enhanced occupational company sick and maternity/paternity payAccess to free occupational health, physiotherapy, counselling, wellbeing and advice servicesWorkplace pension schemeRefer a Friend Scheme - 250 high street voucherAre you ready to make a difference?Apply now and help us build a future where everyone is supported to live full and purposeful lives.For an informal discussion please contact:Marc Barnes (Resourcing Manager) on: (0113 5353535Job description can be found on our website:Careers & Volunteers - aspirecbs.org.ukIf you are interested in applying for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter to: Marc BarnesBy email: info@aspirecbs.org.ukBy post / hand deliveryAspire Community Benefit SocietyUnit 2 Westfield ChambersLower Wortley Road, Leeds LS12 4PXThe above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.#EXT #LI-DNI
Director of Finance and Resources in London employer: Leeds City Council
Leeds City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and community engagement. With a competitive salary, generous pension contributions, and a commitment to diversity, employees can thrive in a role that not only enhances their career but also contributes positively to the local environment and community well-being.
