Job title: Head of Finance and ResourcesLocation: Home-based or Hybrid (with occasional travel to our office in Takeley, Essex, and other locations in England for events and meetings)Reports to: Chief ExecutiveContract type: PermanentHours: Part-time (up to 28 hours per week considered)Salary: £48,000 – £55,000 per annum (FTE, pro-rata for part-time)Help us protect the legal rights of children and young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and strengthen SEND Support in law What you’ll doWe are seeking a Head of Finance and Resources to provide strategic leadership and operational management across IPSEA’s finance, HR and Fundraising functions, ensuring the charity has robust financial management, effective systems, and sustainable infrastructure to deliver its mission. This role focuses on organisational management, financial integrity and coordination across functions, rather than providing specialist Fundraising or HR expertise. This is a hands-on role. While the postholder leads on financial strategy, planning and control, they are also responsible for delivering key financial processes and day to day operations. The role oversees key organisational functions including HR and fundraising. They line manage the Finance Administrator, HR Manager and Fundraising Manager, ensuring alignment, coordination and effective use of organisational resources across the organisation. Professional expertise and delivery within HR and fundraising remain the responsibility of the relevant managers. The role does not carry responsibility for income generation targets but ensures robust financial and operational support for fundraising activity. As Head of Finance and Resources, you will be responsible for:Financial systems, control and operationsFinancial reporting and Management AccountsBudgeting, forecasting and financial strategyRestricted funds, compliance and governanceFundraising and income supportLeadership, resources and organisational operations This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference as part of a small, friendly, and dedicated team. If you are passionate about helping children and young people with SEND and have the skills and experience needed, we would love to hear from you. Who are we looking for?You’ll need to be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA or equivalent) with a strong understanding and experience of charity finance, SORP, compliance, risk management and governance.Significantly experienced in charity finance and financial management or organisational resources, you will be able to prepare management accounts, budgets, forecasts and financial reports and support budgeting and longer-term financial planning.You will have experience of managing and motivating staff while working with senior leadership teams and/or trustees.You have strong organisational and analytical skills and can analyse financial information and translate it for non-financial stakeholders. Experience improving systems, processes or digital infrastructure would be preferred but is not essential.It would be desirable if you had experience overseeing HR, fundraising or wider operational functions, or managing multi-disciplinary teams. IPSEA should also reflect the communities we support. We would particularly like to hear from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, under-served communities and disabled people, as well as those with lived experience of the SEND system, either as a child or as a parent/carer. What we can offer you 5% employer pension contributionsHealthcare cash planFlexible working arrangements25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional day off for your birthday (pro-rata if part-time) To applyIf you would like to apply, please visit https://hr.breathehr.com/v/head-of-finance-and-services-46842Read the 'Recruitment Pack’Download and complete the ‘Application Form’Submit your completed application by clicking the 'apply' button on the page Deadline for applications: 9am on 15 June 2026First-round interviews: week commencing 22 June 2026 in either London or our offices in Takeley (to be confirmed)If you have any difficulties applying, please submit your application form to hr@ipsea.org.uk. We are not seeking support from recruitment agencies.