Job summary
Closing Date: 17.07.25
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 18.07.25
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: week commencing: 28.07.25
The main purpose of this post is to provide comprehensive financial management for Bradford Hospitals Charity, ensuring accurate reporting, robust financial controls, and effective management of the Charity's financial position.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to the Charity Director, the post holder will lead the financial management of Bradford Hospitals Charity during its transition to independence, ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and strategic financial planning in compliance with charity and NHS requirements.
The post holder will comply with both Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Institute of Fundraising Codes of Conduct and Codes of Best Practice.
In pursuing these duties the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution (details of which can be found at the following websites) www.nhsemployers.org or www.dh.gov.uk/nhsconstitution)
About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- CCAB qualified accountant (or equivalent) or substantial equivalent experience
- Proven financial management, accounting, and budgetary control experience
- Experience in producing management and statutory accounts
- Knowledge of charity accounting and fund management
- Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Understanding of financial governance and controls
- Experience in staff supervision or line management
- Experience of working with a variety of communities and backgrounds
- Experience of working towards measurable objectives
Desirable
- Experience with NHS financial systems and charity-specific regulations (e.g., Charity SORP)
- Knowledge of fundraising systems (e.g., Donorfy) and charity financial software (e.g., Harlequin)
- Experience supporting fund advisors and handling system/structural transitions
- Understanding of healthcare charity operations
Skills
Essential
- Strong strategic thinking, planning, and organisational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities
- Ability to interpret and apply regulations, data protection, and governance requirements to ensure legal and ethical compliance
- A team player with the ability to work flexibly and independently.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organisation and time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to interact with a wide variety of people in different circumstances, to achieve positive financial outcomes and to establish long-term relationships and partnerships.
Desirable
- Confidence using and evaluating digital platforms, CRM systems (e.g. Donorfy), and online giving tools for effective donor engagement
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level qualification or equivalent experience
- 3 A levels or NVQ (or equivalent experience)
other
Essential
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Desire to develop a career in fundraising
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- CCAB qualified accountant (or equivalent) or substantial equivalent experience
- Proven financial management, accounting, and budgetary control experience
- Experience in producing management and statutory accounts
- Knowledge of charity accounting and fund management
- Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Understanding of financial governance and controls
- Experience in staff supervision or line management
- Experience of working with a variety of communities and backgrounds
- Experience of working towards measurable objectives
Desirable
- Experience with NHS financial systems and charity-specific regulations (e.g., Charity SORP)
- Knowledge of fundraising systems (e.g., Donorfy) and charity financial software (e.g., Harlequin)
- Experience supporting fund advisors and handling system/structural transitions
- Understanding of healthcare charity operations
Skills
Essential
- Strong strategic thinking, planning, and organisational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities
- Ability to interpret and apply regulations, data protection, and governance requirements to ensure legal and ethical compliance
- A team player with the ability to work flexibly and independently.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organisation and time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to interact with a wide variety of people in different circumstances, to achieve positive financial outcomes and to establish long-term relationships and partnerships.
Desirable
- Confidence using and evaluating digital platforms, CRM systems (e.g. Donorfy), and online giving tools for effective donor engagement
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level qualification or equivalent experience
- 3 A levels or NVQ (or equivalent experience)
other
Essential
- Calm under pressure
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Desire to develop a career in fundraising
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
