Disability Alliance is a small national charity that aims to break the link between poverty and disability. Punching far above its weight, Disability Alliance seeks to improve the living standards of disabled people, supporting them to be more independent, offering advice, and lobbying for change.

As a key member of the energised and cohesive Senior Management Team the Director of Finance and Operations will have the drive and acumen to make a significant impact- taking responsibility for finance, sales, IT, general operations, administration line management and company secretary duties.

Essential for this role will be:

• Extensive experience of financial management including the preparation of budgets, income and expenditure reports and cashflow forecasts.
• The desire and ability to take responsibility as a member of the senior management team, understanding and anticipating the needs of a small organisation and it’s Chief Executive.
• Leadership experience and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The ideal candidate will already have or will have made significant progress towards achieving a CCAB qualification. Experience as a company secretary would be highly desirable.

Applications from disabled people are positively encouraged- You will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria for this vacancy

To view and download the application pack, please click on the 'job specification' link below.

Closing date date: 7 July 2010.
Interviews are likely to be held on 23, 26 and 29 July