Head of Finance & Administration
Location: Devon
Salary up to £62k
An excitingopportunity has arisen for an experienced and forward-thinking financeprofessional to take on a key leadership position with responsibility for bothfinancial and people operations. This role offers the chance to make ameaningful impact in a values-driven organisation that delivers public-facingservices across multiple sites.
The Role
The Head ofFinance & Administration will be responsible for shaping and deliveringfinancial strategy, overseeing administration functions, and leading HR andpeople development initiatives. Working closely with the senior leadershipteam, this role is essential to ensuring organisational sustainability andfostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
Key areasof responsibility include:
- Strategic financial planning and risk management
- Budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow oversight
- Financial compliance, audit coordination, and procurement leadership
- HR strategy development, recruitment, and employee engagement
- Payroll and employment law compliance
- Leadership and development of Finance and HR teams
- Promoting best practices in governance, inclusivity, and internal communications
What We’re Looking For
Applicantsshould bring a blend of technical financial expertise and a passion for peopledevelopment. The ideal candidate will be:
- A fully qualified accountant (CCAB)
- Experienced in financial leadership roles, ideally in leisure, hospitality, or service sectors
- Confident managing budgets over £8M and operating across multiple sites
- Knowledgeable in UK employment law and HR compliance
- An excellent communicator, able to engage and influence at all levels
- Skilled in financial systems, payroll tools, and reporting software
- (Desirable) Experienced in HR leadership or CIPD qualified / willing to qualify
What’s on Offer
- A strategic leadership position with real scope to shape the organisation’s future
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- A collaborative, values-led working environment
- The opportunity to contribute to meaningful outcomes in community wellbeing
Yourrecruiter for this role is Helen Horton, Account Director at Love Recruitmentgroup, and can be contacted simply by applying for the role below. Helen andLove Recruitment specialise in recruitment for the whole fitness andleisure sector and work on a number of jobs in the fitness industry. Ifkeen to be considered please ‘Apply Now’.
