Attributes
General
Essential
- Able to inspire trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
- Motivated by a deep desire for social and personal transformation
- Strong analytical and governance skills.
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with a wide variety of audiences.
- Able to always maintain courtesy and confidentiality with all people.
- In sympathy with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Desirable
- Active Christian.
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- ACA or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Proven senior financial leadership (reporting to Directors/Trustees) in a complex regional or national organisation.
- Experience of working within a wide network voluntary sector organisation.
- Experience of influencing senior decision makers in other organisations (partners or otherwise).
Desirable
- Experience of working within the Church of England.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Able to understand and articulate complex concepts and subtle interactions.
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of social and political dynamics.
- Able to think independently and produce a high standard of finished work.
- Able to offer appropriate challenge to decision makers in a constructive manner.
- Proven organisational skills.
- Knowledge of GIS mapping software.
- Understanding of the Church of England’s structure and practice (or able to learn quickly).
Desirable
- Knowledge of social systems.
- Knowledge of the Diocesan Mission and Pastoral Measure.