Director of Finance and Operations

Switchback is an award-winning charity supporting young men to live life differently after prison. As we launch our next strategic plan to grow our impact even further, we are looking for a new Director of Finance and Operations who can bring both strategic thinking and hands-on operational expertise to help us turn our ambitions into reality. The Director of Finance and Operations is a key role in the leadership team of a dynamic charity making a real difference in young people''s lives. Managing a small team, you''ll have responsibility for a range of essential business functions central to Switchback''s success as a charity: financial and business planning, HR processes, infrastructure (including IT), governance, risk management and compliance. You''ll also support our business development and strategic partnership-building, helping us tap into exciting new areas of income and impact, including our plans to share our learning through training and consultancy. Crucially, you''ll oversee and develop our systems and processes in a way that protects Switchback''s agile and human working culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role helping Switchback achieve our aims of reaching more young men while inspiring change across the justice system and beyond. The right candidate will have great strategic judgement, proven financial and business acumen, practical knowledge of operations and good governance, and a strong understanding of creating and leading ..... full job details .....