NCTJ recruiting head of finance and IT to join senior leadership team

We are looking for a pragmatic and practical strategic thinker to join the NCTJ team as head of finance and IT.

The successful applicant will have a proven track record in financial accountancy and IT management and an interest in corporate governance, as well as good commercial understanding.

They will also be interested in information technology trends, cybersecurity and digital transformation.

Jo Forbes, NCTJ chief executive, said: “This senior role is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive contribution to a high performing and successful charity.

“If you feel you have the skills, experience and commitment we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you.”

The position has opened because Chris Dunham, who currently fills the role, is retiring in 2024.

He joined the NCTJ in April 2008 having worked at Rainer, a national charity for under-supported young people, as regional finance manager and systems accountant.

Chris started his career at NatWest and the Royal Bank of Scotland, working there for more than two decades.

The NCTJ is based in a converted granary in the North Essex village of Newport, near Saffron Walden.

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For details of how to apply, contact our recruitment consultant, Simon Bascombe at simon.bascombe@harrishill.co.uk.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday, 23 October 2023.