Director of Finance and Corporate Services

Director of Finance & Corporate Services | Groundwork UK | Digbeth, Birmingham (Hybrid)

Trinity House Group are delighted to be partnering with Groundwork UK on the search for their new Director of Finance & Corporate Services. This is a rare opportunity to join the senior management team of a charity committed to social and environmental impact, reporting to the Chief Executive and leading finance, HR, digital, risk and governance.

If you’re a qualified accountant who wants to make a real difference, this could be the one for you! This could also be a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Finance who is ready to step into their first Director level role.

Why Groundwork

• £95 million of funding accessed last year, with £25 million distributed in grants to community groups
• 26,000 trees planted and over 3,000 open spaces improved
• More than 21,000 households helped to save on energy bills
• Over 11,000 people supported into employment, education or training
• A national charity entering an exciting new phase of its strategy

The role

• Report to the Chief Executive as a key member of the senior management team
• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting and cash management
• Advise the Board of trustees and act as lead officer for the Finance & Risk Committee
• Act as Company Secretary, owning governance and statutory compliance
• Lead HR, digital and data (including cybersecurity and safe use of AI), risk and facilities
• Be an influential voice across the Groundwork federation, supporting local Trusts through challenge
• Shape and build your own team as the organisation evolves

What they’re looking for

• Qualified accountant with finance leadership experience
• An established Director, or an experienced Head of Finance ready to step into their first Director level role
• Experience leading at least one function beyond finance, such as HR or IT
• Confident advising Boards and trustees with clear, practical insight
• Able to make complex financial issues simple for a non finance audience
• Company Secretary experience would be a real plus
• Genuine commitment to social and environmental impact

Benefits

• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 7.5% pension contribution
• Hybrid working and flexitime
• Health cash plan and travel loan scheme
• Cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice schemes
• Real investment in training and development

Next steps

This opportunity is being managed by Trinity House Group. If you’re a finance leader looking for a role where your expertise directly fuels positive change, please submit your CV and Trinity House Group will be in touch.