Non-Executive Director of Human Resources

London, UK

Description

As a Director of Finance, you will advise the team on how best to transform the organisation's financial operations both internally and externally, as well as provide strategic advice, participating in evaluations, and oversee and overall monitoring of financial affairs and income contributing to the overall direction and leadership of The Future Stars Academy's Social Enterprise strategy and team.

We are looking for people who are motivated, passionate and ambitious who want to work in an environment where they can make an impact, where a commercial approach supports the delivery of social value outcomes.

The Future Stars Academy is open to receiving applications from experienced non-executives. and candidates for whom this would be their first Non-Executive role.

Requirements

Must have experience in:

  • Accountancy
  • Financial planning/budgeting
  • Financial processing and systems
  • Auditing
  • Understanding accounts and scrutiny of financial information

In addition candidates should have:

  • Experience of developing and successfully delivering best practice HR strategy and plans especially in relation to payroll management and staff finance.
  • Knowledge of the charitable/nonprofit sector
  • Sufficient time availability for board duties.
  • Strong diplomatic and interpersonal skills
  • Strong collaboration skills and work in an empowering and supportive way so that colleagues and teammates are all part of the success that you lead.
  • A passion to create an impact and cultivate change

Bonuses

1. Time to work on their own projects
Get motivated by the things you are passionate about as we support innovation from highly engaged individuals.

2. Flexible working
Ability to work remotely and on-site giving flexibility to your days and adding variety to your week.

3. Public recognition
The FSA is creating a culture of recognition that is embraced by everyone in the organization and supported by a peer recognition program.

4. Time off for health
We believe in the importance of mental and physical health so we reward trustees with additional time off in order to encourage people to unplug, development, heal and get the recommended support whenever required.

5. Professional and personal development
We offer opportunities to upskill or reskill through our PPD Peer Mentoring & Peer Coaching Programmes.

6. Experiential rewards
  • Trips & Residentials
  • Free access to Workshops & Seminars
  • Free Tickets to FSA Events
  • Theatre & Sports tickets
  • Invitations to celebration events and parties
7. Time for volunteering
The opportunity to volunteer in an FSA project, media program, event or service.

8. Fringe benefits
  • Access to health & wellness programs
  • Free meals at work or restaurant vouchers
  • Commuter/Travel incentives
  • Cinema & comedy tickets
  • Traveller cheques
9. One-on-ones
One-on-one time with managers to get feedback, discuss performance and projects.

11. Tangible rewards and gifts
Tangible rewards and gifts can also come in the form of company merchandise; t-shirts, hoodies (uniforms) mugs, pens, water bottles, goodie bags etc.

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Responsibilities

Board member responsibilities:
We are looking for a passionate and committed board member to join our organisation's governing body. You will be expected to bring an external, independent perspective to the Board, assist with strategy, help develop the business and ensure that the risks are suitably managed, whilst maintaining the integrity of the Board. You will be expected to challenge and advise, in line with our vision, mission and values.

Application:
  • Please send your CV and a cover letter about why you would be a good candidate for this role to: cheli@thefuturestarsacademy
  • The minimum expected time commitment is currently 1 board meeting per quarter as well as ad hoc support to the executive team.
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