Director of Finance and Resources

CHANGING ATTITUDES • TRANSFORMING LIVES • CREATING SECOND CHANCES

THE CLINK CHARITY

Director of Finance and Resources

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 (dependent on experience)

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time; 39 hours per week

Location: Herne Hill Head Office, London (4 days per week in the office)

Closing Date: Friday 12 December 2025

ABOUT THE CLINK CHARITY

The Clink Charity, founded in 2009, aims to prevent and reduce reoffending through training, rehabilitation and support. We deliver hospitality and horticulture training behind prison walls and in the community, creating an environment where students gain skills, confidence and qualifications to rebuild their lives.

We have trained approximately 5,000 people in prison and delivered 2,600 City & Guilds qualifications across hospitality and food courses.

A unique part of The Clink is our post-release support and mentoring programme, supporting individuals with health and mental health needs, housing, employment, family connections and friendships.

The charity operates a fine-dining restaurant inside HMP Brixton, training kitchens across the prison estate, horticulture projects at HMP Send and HMP Erlestoke, a commercial bakery in Brixton, and a bespoke delivery service, Catered by Clink.

Clink Events is our social enterprise catering business, with food produced by women in HMP Downview and an additional kitchen in Herne Hill. Alumni provide front-of-house service at major London venues including the Guildhall, Science Museum, Cutty Sark, Kew Gardens and the Camden Roundhouse. In 2024, across 218 events, The Clink served 36,000 people.

More information is available on our website and social media channels.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for financial management, including strategic planning, reporting, budgeting, systems and controls.
• Responsibility for IT, HR, premises, lettings and administration.
• Active member of the senior leadership team, working with colleagues and the Board of Trustees.
• Promote the Charity's ethos and support charity initiatives and policies.

Financial Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the financial strategy and conduct financial modelling for strategic decision-making.
• Lead all financial procedures and reporting, including monthly budget monitoring, management accounts and annual accounts.
• Maintain financial controls, standards and systems.
• Prepare and maintain budgets, financial plans and forecasts.
• Provide information for financial returns, bids and grant claims.
• Maintain the Asset Register and Risk Register.
• Negotiate, manage and monitor tenders, contracts, licences and service agreements.
• Act as cost centre manager for designated budget areas.
• Advise staff on financial matters.
• Manage key charity resources such as printers, transport and other significant assets.

HR Responsibilities:

• In liaison with HR Managed Services (Solutions 22), oversee an effective HR function covering recruitment, induction, training, payroll, pensions, performance, retention and wellbeing.
• Ensure the CEO and leadership team have access to HR advice and data.
• Oversee policies and procedures and ensure the Handbook is updated in line with legislation.

Premises Management:

• Lead responsibility for the Head Office site, including maintenance and development.
• Report to the CEO and Trustees on premises issues and recommend repairs or capital works.
• Liaise with contractors regarding building maintenance.
• Monitor energy consumption and implement savings.
• Prepare an annual maintenance plan and capital work forecasts.
• Manage income from facility lettings and other revenue sources.
• Manage the premises budget and ensure value for money.

Health and Safety:

• Act as Health and Safety Officer and ensure compliance with all legislation and procedures.
• Prepare and update the emergency plan and risk analysis.
• Conduct regular health and safety risk assessments.
• Ensure First Aid requirements are met and logs maintained.
• Arrange health and safety training.

IT Support:

• Manage the IT Services contract with Computerlink.
• Ensure IT systems and devices are well maintained.
• Plan and oversee IT projects and updates.
• Ensure e-safety and GDPR compliance.
• Ensure systems are protected against cyber-attacks.
• Ensure all necessary IT licences are in place.

Risk Management and Data Protection:

• Maintain risk management procedures and disaster recovery plans.
• Monitor risk policies to minimise organisational risk.
• Maintain and update the operational Risk Register.
• Oversee insurance arrangements.
• Liaise with the Data Protection Officer and ensure compliance with data protection and FOI policies.
• Ensure staff receive data protection training and respond to subject access and FOI requests.

Other Duties:

• Follow safeguarding and child protection policies.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Participate in training and maintain professional development.
• Induct and train new staff as required.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organisation.
• Comply with Equal Opportunities policies.
• Support whole-charity initiatives and events.
• Attend Trustee Board and Committee meetings when required.

Line Management:

• Finance Manager and Accounts Officer.
• Relevant contractors (IT, HR, cleaning).

Duties may vary at the reasonable discretion of the CEO.

The Clink Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced criminal record check is required before appointment.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 sides of A4) to Lizann Barnwell by an email via the button below.

In your supporting statement, address the criteria in the person specification and provide evidence of how you meet them.

Closing date: Friday 12 December 2025.

Interview dates:

• First stage: week commencing 5 January 2026.
• Second stage: week commencing 12 January 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear within two weeks of the closing date, your application was unsuccessful.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, calls with Chief Executive Donna Marie Edmonds can be arranged.

APPOINTMENT PROCESS

After the closing date, the recruiting manager and panel will shortlist applicants who meet the essential criteria. Late applications are not considered.

Interview

Shortlisted candidates will attend a selection process conducted by a panel of two or more. Any additional requirements (tests, presentations) will be communicated in advance.

Interview Outcome

Candidates will be informed verbally or in writing. The successful candidate will receive a written offer. Unsuccessful candidates may request feedback.

References

Successful applicants must supply two referees. References will only be contacted with permission after a conditional offer has been made.

Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, right-to-work verification, qualification checks (where applicable) and a DBS check (where required).

Personal Information

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EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION (EDI)

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from disabled people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, and those experiencing marginalisation.

ACCESSIBLE RECRUITMENT

If you have a disability or specific needs and require adjustments at any stage of the process, please let us know in your application.