Director of Finance & Resources - Human Tissue Authority

Care Quality Commission
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8 months ago
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Job summary

Please note CQC are advertising this role on behalf of the Human Tissue Authority�

This role is NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.

About the Human Tissue Authority�

The Human Tissue Authority�s (HTA�s) primary goal is to protect public and professional confidence in the safe and ethical use of human tissue. The HTA is the national independent regulator for organisations that remove, store and use tissue for research, medical treatment, post-mortem examination, teaching and display in public. We also give approval for organ and bone marrow donations from living people. With the interests of the public and those we regulate at the centre of our work, we aim to maintain confidence by ensuring that human tissue is used safely and ethically, with proper consent.

The pace of innovation in cell, tissue and organ-based therapies, in life sciences research and the use of digital imaging and artificial intelligence in pathology have the potential to impact hugely on the way the sectors we regulate work and in turn how the HTA itself must operate.

The HTA has an ambitious vision and strategy for the next three years centered�on achieving greater sustainability, agility and resilience in our operations.

Job description

Why this could be a great role for you�.

This is a unique opportunity for a highly qualified and experienced accountancy professional with senior-level experience in the public or regulatory sector and in a resources role to join our respected public body.

You will have the chance to lead the finance function and oversee HR provision at the HTA, making a significant impact on our operations and strategic direction.

This part-time role balances professional challenge with flexibility and offers fantastic rewards alongside plenty of scope to undertake other responsibilities.

So, if you�re ready to take on this vital role and contribute to our mission, read on and apply today!

What you will bring�

To be considered as a Director of Finance and Resources, you will need:

- To be a qualified accountant recognised by a professional accounting body (, CCAB body / CIMA or equivalent)
- Significant experience of successful leadership and achievement at a senior level in the public or regulatory sector
- Experience in a senior resources role, including a track record of successful financial management and production of annual reports and accounts
- Proven experience of working and contributing at Board level
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial information to non-finance stakeholders

Person specification

What you�ll be doing

As a Director of Finance and Resources, you will lead the finance, payroll, and procurement functions, as well as the HR provision, for HTA.

This is a senior level role that operates as part of the SMT and reports to the CEO and Board, making a considerable contribution to achieving HTA strategic aims.

Ensuring the development and maintenance of effective financial policies and procedures, you will deliver a portfolio encompassing finance, procurement, payroll, audit, facilities health & safety and oversight of HR delivery.

You will also provide specific financial assurance to the Accounting Officer (Chief Executive), lead on external and internal audits, oversee risk management processes, and support the Audit & Risk Committee of the Board.

Additionally, you will:

- Take lead responsibility for facilities, health and safety, and environmental issues
- Oversee HR policy and delivery, supported by the HR shared services provided through a service level agreement
- Lead, motivate, and manage a small diverse team, delivering key corporate services
- Represent us on DHSC/ALB forums, including Finance, HR, and Property/Facilities

Benefits

- Salary of circa �70,000 per annum This salary is for time commitment pro rata of a full time equivalent salary.
- days annual leave (pro rata of days� annual leave for FTE role) plus 8 public holidays
�- NHS staff pension scheme
- Equipment allowance to ensure home-based workers are kitted out with what they need to work comfortably from home

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