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Location: Brentford Salary: £55,000 per year Recruiter: Brentford FC Community Sports Trust Date Advertised: 2024-06-28 |
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With our community work spanning more than three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all backgrounds. Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, employability, sports participation, health and community engagement. We have won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and have cemented our reputation as a community-led Football Club. Most recently, we joined the European Football for Development Network and aligned our strategy with the UN’s sustainable development goals, which demonstrates our local impact at a global level. Job Title: Head of Finance (Hybrid) Department: Finance Reports to: CEO Contract: Full - Time, Permanent Responsible for: Finance Manager and Management Accountant Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (Dependent on Experience) Closing Date: 7th July 2024 Brentford FC Community Sports Trust With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life. Working in partnership with Brentford FC, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff. The Trust is forecasting further significant expansion over the next two years following its appointment as a key partner in the redevelopment of Gunnersbury Park (as a sports hub), and its move to new, larger, purpose-built premises directly adjacent to the new Brentford FC 17,500 capacity stadium near Kew Bridge in 2021. Inclusion Statement Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups – such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process. Safeguarding Statement Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. General Trust Accountabilities
Main Purpose of Job The Head of Finance is responsible for leading the Finance Department of a rapidly growing Charity with exciting innovative expansion plans to drive income in excess of the current £4m and social impact value above £70m, whilst managing expenditure in line with budget and maintaining reserves to agreed Board target. Reporting into the CEO you will collaborate and provide input into the financial strategy to support the organisation’s mission. You will direct the finance team in the operational functions of the department and provide continuous improvement in processes to align with the ambitious growth of the organisation. Responsibilities
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Please note that where appropriate for the role, you will be required to complete additional background checks such as Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks and police checks for any time you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 10 years. You can find out more about this at Please also note that a CV application will not be sufficient. Applications will not be considered where the application form has not been completed in full. Read More |