Head of Finance and Corporate Services

Permanent, Full time Position

Salary:  £68,436 - £71,662 (SCP 58–61), plus benefits

Location: Middletown, County Armagh, Northern Ireland / Hybrid

About the Role

Middletown Centre for Autism promotes excellence in the development and coordination of education services to autistic children and young people and has a remit across the island of Ireland.

In this pivotal role, you will shape the operational framework that supports our mission to promote excellence in autism education across the island of Ireland.  This is your opportunity to lead a multi-disciplinary team across Finance, HR, IT, Governance, and more in a thriving cross-border organisation recognised internationally for innovation and expertise.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following, by the closing date:

1. A degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (or equivalent).
2. Membership in a recognized professional accounting body (e.g., CAI, ACCA, CIMA).
3. At least three years' senior management experience* with a proven track record in financial and HR management, strategy development, and delivering complex programs.
4. Proficiency in corporate governance, risk management, and business planning frameworks.
5. Excellent communication skills (oral and written), with experience presenting to boards or similar audiences.
6. Access to transport for travel across Ireland and the UK.

*The following additional clarification is provided: Senior management is defined as a manager who reports to the Chief Executive, Board or a Director.

Applications will also be considered from applicants with relevant formal qualifications considered by the selection panel to be of an equivalent or higher standard to those stated.

For further information on the Criteria and Job Description, please refer to the Candidate Information Pack. 

How to Apply

For further information and details on how to apply, please refer to the Candidate Information Pack found at the above link.

To be considered for this role you must click visit our career page and click on the application form. Within the application form, there is a link to an online form to complete. Follow the application instructions as outlined.

Please note that Allen People Solutions has been appointed by the Centre to manage this recruitment competition on its behalf.

Therefore, should any candidates require reasonable adjustments for any aspect of the selection procedure, including assistance completing their application form because of a disability, or who require the Candidate Information Pack and Application form in an alternate format, please contact Allen People Solutions via email on applications@allenpeoplesolutions.co.uk.

Completed Application Forms must be returned by no later than 2pm on Friday 16th May 2025 via the online portal

or by post to:

Allen People Solutions Ltd

1b Ladas Drive

Belfast

BT6 0LJ

CVs will not be accepted.

Key timetable is as follows: 

Advert close date: 2pm on Friday 16th May 2025 

Panel shortlisting: Thursday 22nd May 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 27th May 2025

Middletown Centre for Autism is committed to the promotion of equality of opportunity for all.