Director of Finance and Resources

A safe home better life and fairer future for everyone.

About the Role

We are looking for someone to join our Senior Leadership Team providing strategic direction overseeing finance, HR and IT in a newly created role for the charity. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the people who access our services working towards a safe home, better life and fairer future for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial strategy to underpin the overall organisational strategy, ensuring robust financial management.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Lead the development of digital systems that enhance service delivery and organisational resilience.
• Combine strategic insight with practical delivery as a hands‑on leader.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in leading a finance function, ideally in a charity or not‑for‑profit organisation.
• An accountancy qualification and excellent technical accounting skills.
• A strategic mindset and experience of leading and managing change.
• A collaborative leadership style with excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlements
• Generous pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay
• Occupational maternity and support pay
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to mental health first aiders
• Sponsorship for professional qualifications
• Staff loans
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Life assurance

Hybrid Work Arrangement

The role is hybrid with our office based in Canterbury with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.

Application Process

Selection will include two stages: an initial interview on 3rd or 4th December via Microsoft Teams, followed by a face‑to‑face interview on 9th December.

To apply please submit your CV along with a cover letter no longer than 2 pages addressing how you meet the criteria in the person specification.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Porchlight is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.