Director of Corporate Services

2 weeks ago

Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Yolk Recruitment Ltd Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director of Corporate Services to join our team at Yolk Recruitment Ltd. As a key member of our Senior Management Team, you will play a crucial role in leading our corporate functions and ensuring the effective delivery of our services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Financial Management
    • Develop and implement financial management strategies to ensure statutory obligations are met and working closely with External Auditors.
    • Provide strategic leadership and set the standards for robust financial management across the organization, ensuring that key stakeholders are provided with appropriate advice.
  • Human Resources
    • Lead on developing and implementing HR policies and procedures to promote a positive work culture and employee engagement.
    • Ensure effective delivery of HR functions, including recruitment, performance management, training, and employee relations in compliance with employment laws and regulations and Welsh Government framework agreements.
  • IT Supply, Equipment and Cybersecurity
    • Ensure effective management of IT systems, infrastructure, and equipment to support operational efficiency and security.
    • Collaborate with IT professionals to identify and implement technology solutions that align with organisational needs and deliver value for money within budgetary constraints.
  • Procurement and Contract Management
    • Lead on developing and implementing procurement strategies to optimise value for money and mitigate risks.
    • Oversee the procurement process, including tendering, supplier selection, and contract management, ensuring activities are conducted in accordance with relevant policies and regulations.
  • Governance
    • Strengthen and maintain governance frameworks, controls and procedures to ensure robust compliance with legal, statutory and reporting requirements.
    • Line-manage the Executive and Governance Support officer to support effective delivery of Board liaison and administration, and delivery and improvement of governance and corporate functions and processes.
Requirements
  • Proven experience in corporate and financial management and governance, preferably in a similar role.
  • Demonstrable senior leadership experience, including ensuring a positive and enabling organisational culture and working effectively with colleagues at Board and executive level.
  • Proven experience of strategic and operational financial planning, management, budgeting, and reporting. A relevant professional financial qualification is highly desirable for this role.
  • Demonstrable experience of successfully shaping, delivering and adapting business plans to achieve strategic objectives, balance competing priorities and navigate challenges, particularly during periods of change or growth.
  • Excellent leadership skills, capable of enabling organisations to establish and implement effective systems for delivery and compliance.
  • Knowledge of corporate governance principles and practice, and of regulatory and statutory compliance and reporting.
  • Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to align delivery of corporate services with organisational goals.
  • Collaborative and inclusive leadership style and a strong team player.
  • Results-oriented and proactive approach to addressing challenges.
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Language Proficiency
  • At least an intermediate level of Cymraeg (Welsh) is essential for this role.
  • The day-to-day conversational language of the company is Cymraeg and Yolk Recruitment Ltd is fully committed to support all staff to strengthen their Cymraeg skills and confidence.
  • When discussing and presenting technical and operational matters, both Cymraeg and English are used flexibly, with colleagues supported and encouraged to build their Cymraeg skills over time.
What We Offer
  • Starting salary of £71,500
  • Flexible working
  • Annual leave of 30 days + public holidays + St David's Day
  • Civil service pension
  • A range of additional benefits

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to create a supportive and inclusive work environment for all employees.

We welcome applications in Welsh or English.

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