Target Ovarian Cancer

At Target Ovarian Cancer, our vision is a world where everyone with ovarian cancer survives, and receives the treatment and support they need. If diagnosed early, nine out of 10 women will survive ovarian cancer. Yet currently, one in seven women die within two months of being diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

We target what’s important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives. Our work spreads across three core pillars of activity – improving early diagnosis, finding new treatments, and providing essential support. We were set up in 2008 and I am incredibly proud of our history of delivering real change that has a tangible impact on everyone affected by ovarian cancer.

We are an ambitious organisation, passionate about what we do. We work closely with our community – everything we do is informed by those who have had a diagnosis of ovarian cancer, their families and friends, health professionals and researchers. It is only with the insight from these key groups, working alongside our volunteers, ambassadors, donors and funders, that we have been able to achieve as much as we have.

Having successfully navigated the turbulence of the Covid-19 pandemic and its aftermath, in July 2021 we launched our ambitious new strategy – ‘Ovarian cancer: A blueprint for change’.

Over the past year we are proud to have delivered landmark progress, harnessing the digital revolution triggered by the pandemic and strengthening our capabilities to significantly accelerate our reach and impact.

Our specialist nurse advisers provided vital frontline support at a time of ongoing crisis of delayed diagnosis and treatment in the NHS. As the volume and complexity of enquiries increased, we expanded our Support Line to ensure that we could continue to meet demand.

Despite the disruptions of the pandemic, we were delighted to approve funding for a highly innovative drug discovery research project at the Drug Discovery Unit and Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute at the University of Manchester focused on tackling drug resistance in high grade serous ovarian cancer, the most common form of the disease. Our researchers at the University of Edinburgh reported very promising results for a new treatment for low grade serous ovarian cancer, a sub-type that affects primarily younger women and which does not respond to standard chemotherapy. These projects are part of our unique UK-wide ovarian cancer research programme, which we plan to expand in the year ahead. We also welcomed the decision by NICE to make PARP inhibitor niraparib more widely available to women with ovarian cancer.

Earlier diagnosis of ovarian cancer is vital to improving outcomes. We trained GPs to help them diagnose ovarian cancer faster and developed innovative digital tools to support improved practice. We also made excellent progress on our major programme, tackling regional variation in diagnosis to ensure that everyone has the fastest possible diagnosis. In June we delivered a petition to 10 Downing Street with a record 21,000 signatures calling for government action to address woefully poor public awareness of the symptoms and shorten the diagnostic pathway.

We remain committed to making sure that the charity is a welcoming and inclusive place for everyone impacted by ovarian cancer. Over the past year we have mapped inequalities in ovarian cancer and in the year ahead we look forward to starting new work to address inequalities in the community.

Our Director of Finance and Corporate Services plays a key role in Target Ovarian Cancer’s future. A core member of our Senior Leadership Team, and with a close relationship with the Board of Trustees, this role is responsible for the areas that create the foundation for our ambitious plans and future growth. We have grown significantly in our last two three-year Business Plans, and need to ensure our systems and infrastructure can underpin our future requirements too. It is an opportune time to be joining us, with our new Business Plan starting in July 2023.

We are looking for an exceptional and purposeful individual with a strategic mindset, able to partner the CEO, SLT and Board of Trusteees with key financial information and analysis that informs our strategy, as well as strong communications, team leadership and systems skills. Attention to detail and accuracy is essential, but so is ‘big picture thinking’ and an ability to switch between the two seamlessly.

We are an evidence-based organisation, wanting to increase our reach and impact, and our Director of Finance and Corporate Services will innovate and improve our existing operations, as well as bringing specific expertise for financial oversight. As well as finance, this role is responsible for governance, risk, IT, HR and office management.

We would love to see applications from those that share our ambition to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives and we’re very much looking forward to meeting you through this process.

Annwen Jones OBE Chief Executive

Ovarian cancer devastates lives.

11 women die every single day and survival rates in the UK are among the worst in Europe. Those facing ovarian cancer are being let down on all sides: symptoms awareness is low, diagnosis is often too late, treatments are too few and often debilitating. Too many lives are lost and shattered.

This injustice cannot continue. As a community we stand for change.

At Target Ovarian Cancer, we target what’s important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives.

We’re the only ovarian cancer charity working across all four nations of the UK. We work with everyone affected by ovarian cancer and health professionals to ensure we target the areas that matter most for them.

We’re fighting for a world where everyone with ovarian cancer lives, and we’re targeting what’s important - symptoms awareness, early diagnosis, better treatments and support for all.

Our values

My favourite thing about working at Target Ovarian Cancer is definitely the people – it’s an absolute pleasure to be part of such a passionate and dedicated team who are super friendly and fun to work with!”

Learn about the values we expect from ourselves and each other, at every level of the organisation.

- Hayley, Head of Digital

Supportive

Working together to be there for women with ovarian cancer and their families.

Expert

Bringing together the knowledge, skills and experience to succeed.

Pioneering

Constantly pushing boundaries, innovating and working to be the very best we can be.

Empowering

Helping people to achieve their goals.

Passionate

Women with ovarian cancer are at the heart of everything we do.

Impactful

Delivering the changes that women with ovarian cancer and their families need.

“My favourite thing about working at Target Ovarian Cancer is definitely the people –it’s an absolute pleasure to be part of such a passionate and dedicated team who are super friendly and fun to work with!”

Hayley, Head of Digital

Equity, diversity and inclusion statement

Target Ovarian Cancer is committed to the promotion of equal opportunity and does not discriminate against employees for job applications on the basis of race, sexual orientation, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or any other status or condition protected by applicable law. This policy extends to but is not limited to recruitment, selection, remuneration, benefits, promotion, training, transfer and termination.

Expenditure

Job description

Role description

Director of Finance and Corporate Services

Status: Permanent post, full time

Salary: £75,000 gross per annum plus benefits

Hours: Full Time (Flexible, working a minimum of 4 days a week considered – pro rata)

Location: Angel, London – with flexible Hybrid working arrangements

Reports to: Chief Executive

Immediate reports: Senior Finance Manager, Senior Finance Officer, Senior Human Resources Officer, Senior Office Administrator

Key relationships: Chief Executive, Treasurer, Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, Senior Leadership Team, Senior Finance Manager

Background

11 women die every day from ovarian cancer and survival rates in the UK are among the worst in Europe. Target Ovarian Cancer is the UK’s leading ovarian cancer charity. Join us to raise awareness, fund research and save lives.

We are the authority on ovarian cancer. We work with all those living and working with ovarian cancer to ensure we target the areas that matter most.

Together with the ovarian cancer community, we are transforming the future for everyone in the UK who is living with ovarian cancer and thousands more who are yet to be diagnosed. We are ambitious, building on our achievements and investing in our future. There is so much more to do. We will not stop until we have achieved our goal of doubling survival from ovarian cancer by 2050.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional, experienced and inspirational senior finance and corporate services leader to help transform survival and quality of life for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Reporting to the Chief Executive, and working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees, this is a key strategic and operational role in a dynamic, ambitious and impactful charity.

Job description

Purpose of role:

The Director of Finance and Corporate Services is a key business partner to the Chief Executive and principal adviser about financial, operational and governance matters to the Senior Leadership Team, the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee.

With a forward-looking, agile and collaborative approach, you will be a key player in developing and monitoring implementation of our business strategy; ensuring effective strategic and operational functioning of finance and corporate service activities including financial planning, monitoring and reporting to enhance the decision making process of the organisation; ensuring a working environment that meets the needs of staff and the charity; ensuring compliance with all statutory and external requirements and regulations; maintaining the charity’s financial, administrative, risk and compliance, and control frameworks; and taking the lead on implementing policies and procedures to ensure best practice governance.

You will take an active role within the senior leadership team, sharing collective accountability for management and decision-making in the best interests of those impacted by ovarian cancer. You will also champion our diversity, equity and inclusion work and take an active role in making Target Ovarian Cancer an inclusive workplace.

Specific responsibilities: Strategy

• Together with other members of the senior leadership team, to provide insight and advice and assist the Chief Executive in delivering Target Ovarian Cancer’s transformational strategy and business plans.

• To develop, implement and monitor the financial plans that enable the delivery of the charity’s business planning and to ensure the charity is responsive to a rapidly changing external environment.

• To lead on the development and implementation of ICT strategy.

Job description

Financial

The Director of Finance & Corporate Services will provide overall leadership for financial strategy and financial performance management. The post holder will:

• Ensure regular and accurate reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, Finance Committee and Board of Trustees

• Ensure effective cash management and implement an effective investment strategy to ensure appropriate return to the charity

• Lead and oversee the development and maintenance of all financial procedures, systems and internal controls including procurement and anti-money laundering, financial accounting and reporting and financial management for Target Ovarian Cancer, including:

• To review and authorise all financial reconciliations

• To monitor and report on restricted income, expenditure and reserves

• To review and report on monthly reports against budget and forecast including analysis of variances and relevant key performance indicators

• To oversee the preparation of statutory accounts for the annual audit and liaise with auditors during this period

• To lead the coordination and oversee the preparation of the business plan budgets, liaising with budget holders on a regular basis and conduct quarterly reviews

• To work with the Chief Executive to ensure value for money and efficient use of resources, and to minimise financial risk

• Oversee the charity’s outsourced payroll and workplace pension scheme

• Maintain overall responsibility for the computerised accounting system, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, cash book and nominal ledger

• To ensure that the charity’s accounting policies, systems and records comply with all legal, regulatory and taxation requirements

Governance and risk management

• To lead on governance, fulfilling the role of Company Secretary and maintaining best practice governance policies and processes

• To support the Board of Trustees to govern effectively in delivering the charity’s mission and strategic objectives

• To lead the charity’s risk management approach, ensuring an agile response to emerging risks and a robust risk management system across the charity

• To undertake an annual review of the charity’s risk register in conjunction with the Chief Executive, the Senior Leadership Team, and the Board of Trustees and to report on major risks and mitigations at each Board meeting

Job description

Human resources and team leadership

• To oversee human resources administration ensuring it effectively supports teams across the organisation on recruitment, induction, performance management, appraisal; that it aligns with the people and culture goals of the wider charity including our commitment to making Target Ovarian Cancer an inclusive workplace

• Together with the Chief Executive to lead on the annual remuneration review and to review and approve, or decline, recommendations for salary increases

• To lead, manage, train and support finance and corporate services staff to ensure a high performing, motivated and engaged team that adds value to wider organisational performance through a collaborative business partnership approach.

Information technology

• To lead the development and implementation of ICT strategy and ensure the smooth operation and security of all ICT systems including liaison with external contractors

• To oversee the relationship with the outsourced IT support provider, ensuring optimal support to staff, and monitoring performance against contract

• To work with and develop use of financial accounting software and other software as required to meet the operational and strategic development needs of the business

• To ensure adequate disaster recovery plans are in place to ensure the charity can continue to function effectively

• To ensure that the charity identifies and mitigates against cyber risk

Other responsibilities

• To ensure the effective management of premises and facilities and matters related to the office lease; the procurement of equipment, goods and services; health and safety; and the maintenance of effective document management systems

• To ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and statutory requirements

• To act as Company Secretary and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements

General

• Along with other senior leadership team members, to deputise for the Chief Executive from time to time

• To maintain confidentiality

• To be flexible with regard to working hours when requested

• To perform other duties as assigned

Person specification

Although it is not an essential requirement to have experience in the charity sector, applicants should have a proven track-record of strategic financial management and leadership and business planning, and be able to inspire trust and confidence of the senior leadership team, the Board of Trustees and the wider executive team.

Essential

Knowledge and experience

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) from a recognised accounting body

• Demonstrable experience of strategic financial management and leadership including analysis and communication of complex financial information to a wide range of stakeholders including experience of working at Board level

• Experience in the production of statutory financial statements and in the preparation of effective management accounts and reports

• Experience of supporting income generation in a growing organisation

• Leadership experience in an organisation with a minimum £5m+ turnover

• Proven experience of successful development of organisational operating models

• Experience of developing key functions of Finance, Operations and Technology

• Knowledge of relevant financial legislation, accounting conventions and best practice

• Extensive experience of sales ledger, purchase ledger and nominal ledger work, including experience of producing control accounts and bank reconciliations

• Strategic risk management

• Treasury management

• Demonstrable evidence of effective leadership and management in a broader operations role (human resources, information technology, facilities management) in a fast-moving business environment

Person specification

Personal attributes and skills

• Understanding of, and commitment to, the goals and values of Target Ovarian Cancer

• A strong understanding of all aspects of financial strategy and management

• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to establish trust, confidence and respect among a range of stakeholders including the senior leadership team and Board of Trustees and an approach that values feedback and constructive challenge

• A supportive and visible leadership style, coaching and empowering the Finance and Corporate Services team to build their management and leadership skills

• Enthusiastic about embracing digital and other innovative approaches to improve efficiencies in the charity’s finance and corporate services operations

• A collaborative team-player

• High integrity, honesty, and fairness with an ability to show tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information

Desirable

• Experience of working in the voluntary sector - in a paid or unpaid capacity

• Experience of using Sage accounting software

• Experience of using Microsoft Office, Teams, Sharepoint and Raiser’s Edge software

• Knowledge of VAT and direct taxation as they affect charities

• Knowledge of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) for Charities

• Experience of project and trust accounting and reporting including management of restricted funds

providing

wide range of issues staff may encounter in their personal or work lives.

Health Service Discounts

Health Service Discounts

Employee assistance programme

All Target Ovarian Cancer staff are eligible to sign up to the NHS Health Service Discounts website as healthcare-related charity staff and receive discounts on shopping, insurance, mobiles, and more!

all Target Ovarian Cancer staff are eligible to sign up to the NHS Health Service Discounts website as healthcare-related charity staff and receive discounts on shopping, insurance, mobiles, and more!

Volunteering

Volunteering

all members of staff, their partners and any dependants between the ages of 16 & 24 in full time education, have access to a free and anonymous service providing information, expert advice and specialist counselling to deal with a wide range of issues staff may encounter in their personal or work lives.

all staff are encouraged to volunteer at Target Ovarian Cancer events at least twice a year. Time off in lieu is given for these volunteering times

Volunteering

All staff are encouraged to volunteer at Target Ovarian Cancer events at least twice a year. Time off in lieu is given for these volunteering times when staff volunteer out of working hours.

Interest-free season ticket loan

Allowing staff to spread the cost of annual public travel to and from the office over a set period of time.

Allowing staff to spread the cost of annual public travel to and

Childcare vouchers

Available to those already on the childcare voucher scheme.

Childcare vouchers

Available to those already on the childcare voucher scheme.

Buddy system

Available to those already on the childcare voucher scheme.

Buddy system

All new starters are allocated a buddy to help welcome them into the charity and support them in settling in.

All new starters are allocated a buddy to help welcome them into the charity and support them in settling in.

Buddy system

All new starters are allocated a buddy to help welcome them into the charity and support them in settling in.

Work life balance

Work life balance

Hybrid working

Hybrid working

All new starters are allocated a buddy to help welcome them into

Work life balance Hybrid working

Our hybrid working policy means staff may usually work from their home or remote location, and are expected to attend meetings and pay for their own travel to the office in Angel, London when required.

Hybrid working

Our hybrid working policy means staff may usually work from their home or remote location, and are expected to attend meetings and pay for their own travel to the office in Angel, London when required.

Our hybrid working policy means staff may usually work from their home or remote location, and are expected to attend meetings and pay for their own travel to the office in Angel, London when required.

Social committee

Social committee

Our hybrid working policy means staff may usually work from their home or remote location, and are expected to attend meetings and pay for their own travel to the office in Angel, London when required.

Target Ovarian Cancer’s social committee organises fun social events creating a sense of togetherness and wellbeing among our value d staff.

Social committee

Target Ovarian Cancer’s social committee organises fun social events creating a sense of togetherness and wellbeing among our valued staff.

Target Ovarian Cancer’s social committee organises fun social events creating a sense of togetherness and wellbeing among

Social committee

Social committee

Target Ovarian Cancer’s social committee organises fun social events creating a sense of togetherness and wellbeing among our valu ed staff.

Flexible working

Target Ovarian Cancer’s social committee organises fun social events creating a sense of togetherness and wellbeing among our valued staff.

Target Ovarian Cancer’s social committee organises fun social events creating a sense of togetherness and wellbeing among our valued s taff.

Flexible working

Flexible working

Flexible working

Our standard full-time working week is 37.5 hours. We make every effort to support flexible working requests where possible (we respect people's different working preferences and the need for a healthy work -life balance).

Our standard full-time working week is 37.5 hours. We make every effort to support flexible working requests where possible (we respect people's different working preferences and the need for a healthy work-life balance).

Flexible working

Our standard full-time working week is 37.5 hours. We make every effort to support flexible working requests where possible (we respect people's different working preferences and the need for a healthy work -life balance).

Our standard full-time working week is 37.5 hours. We make every effort to support flexible working requests where possible (we respect people's different working preferences and the need for a healthy work -life balance).

Flexible working

Our standard full-time working week is 37.5 hours. We make every effort to support flexible working requests where possible (we r espect people's different working preferences and the need for a healthy work -life balance).

Our standard full-time working week is 37.5 hours. We make every effort to support flexible working requests where possible (we respect people's different working preferences and the need for a healthy work -life balance).

I was made to feel so welcome by everyone at Target Ovarian Cancer from my very first day, and that support has definitely continued. The hybrid working model works well, but there are still plenty of great opportunities for us all to meet in person. Everyone has a really strong understanding and passion for our work and what we’re here to achieve, and it’s fantastic to be a part of that.”

- Anna, Digital Marketing Manager

- Anna, Digital Marketing Manager

“I was made to feel so welcome by everyone at Target Ovarian Cancer from my very first day, and that support has definitely continued. The hybrid working model works well, but there are still plenty of great opportunities for us all to meet in person. Everyone has a really strong understanding and passion for our work and what we’re here to achieve, and it’s fantastic to be a part of that.”

Anna, Digital Marketing Manager

How to apply

To apply for the role please upload your CV together with a supporting statement (maximum two pages of A4) on the Prospectus website at the link below. Please ensure that you have included mobile, work and home telephone numbers, as well as any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable.

At Prospectus we believe passionately that a truly inclusive workplace leads to increased social impact. We are committed to supporting our clients build more inclusive teams. To understand how we are performing, we ask that you kindly complete the brief equal opportunities questionnaire when you submit your application via our website. Please be assured that your responses are kept confidential, separate from your candidate record, are not part of any application you make, and that the consultants never see individual responses to the questionnaire.

Applications should be made via the Prospectus website at: https://jobs.prospect-us.co.uk/jobs/details/HQ00182564

Recruitment timetable

Deadline for applications: 11th January 2023

Interviews with Prospectus: 19th – 23rd January 2023

First Round Interviews with Target Ovarian Cancer: w/c 30th January 2023 Second Round Interviews with Target Ovarian Cancer: w/c 6th February 2023

Queries

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