Head of Finance and Operations

Head of Finance and Operations Salary: £36,000 £40,000 FTE Hours: 3 to 4 days a week (22.5 to 30 hours) Open to full-time discussions for the right candidate Location: Hybrid (Salisbury, Wiltshire) Requires 50% time on-site within the Bemerton Heath community Closing Date: 11:00 PM on Sunday, 12th July 2026 Target Start: September 2026 (Flexible based on your notice period) Shape the Next Stage of Our Growth At Rise:61, we enter a season of significant opportunity. As we transition our operational management from a single role into two specialised leadership positions, we are seeking a strategic thinker and practical doer to join our Senior Leadership Team. As the Head of Finance and Operations, you will lead our financial sustainability, operational backbone, and governance compliance. This is a pivotal role designed for someone who possesses strong professional expertise but is equally excited to roll up their sleeves and see a local community thrive. The Impact You Will Make Our work is expanding rapidly in the past year alone, we engaged with 231 children and young people and made 1,500 local resident contacts. Your leadership will ensure the charity operates safely, effectively, and sustainably as we pursue ambitious new projects, including a proposed £500k Youth and Family Hub build. Key First-Year Priorities Include: Financial Oversight and Restructuring: Take the reins of our recently restructured financial systems, leading on budgeting, forecasting, and reserves ..... full job details .....