Executive Director of Finance and Resources - #1743563

Bradford Children and Families Trust

Executive Director of Finance and Resources

£130,000 – £135,000

This job post will be advertised for a minimum period of two weeks on LinkedIn. After this time please apply directly to https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe122746 until the closing date of Monday 30th June.

Established in April 2023, Bradford Children and Families Trust has at its heart the sole purpose of enhancing the quality and delivery of children’s services across our city and district. Our mission is clear, to ensure that our promise to improve the lives of children and young people in Bradford becomes a reality. It’s a tough ask! It requires dedication, determination, and resilience, but under the stewardship of a dedicated senior leadership team, supported by a committed and passionate board, we are confident that we will achieve our ambition, and deliver the best outcomes for the children, young people and families of Bradford.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the senior leadership team of the Trust as Executive Director of Finance and Resources, providing strategic direction and leadership of the Trust’s finances, whilst also transforming how we operate across a range of corporate services. We are seeking someone who is team focused, with a track record of working collaboratively, but most importantly has an absolute commitment to delivering excellent finance and resources management and direction that empowers the Trust to deliver what matters most - great outcomes for the children, young people, and families of Bradford. This is a unique role for a visionary and dynamic individual to join our organisation, contributing to the great progress we are making and striving for excellence. Your experience in strategic financial leadership and developing solutions, will support leaders to safely transform how we deliver services, improving outcomes whilst reducing operational costs.

We are seeking someone who brings a wealth of financial leadership experience, with an understanding of the context in which the Trust operates. Continuous improvement is central to how we work and we need leaders who can inspire and guide us on this journey, working collaboratively with our many partners and helping to lead the Trust as an independent organisation.

If you are ready to help shape the future of children’s social care in Bradford, we are keen to speak to you. Please contact our advising consultants at GatenbySanderson, Philip Emms (07590 225472) or Becky Downs (07831 116 336) or click Apply Now for further information.

Closing date: Monday 30th June