The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation
Chief Financial Officer
Since 1956 millions of young people have taken part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme in more than 130 countries and territories. We at The International Award Foundation (the Foundation) are the engine that drives and supports the Award’s growth, access, and impact across the globe. It is our long-term ambition that every eligible young person aged 14 – 24 will have the opportunity to participate in the Award. Our vision is that 20% of them are from at risk and marginalised communities for whom the Award can be truly life changing. The Award helps to inspire millions of young people. And it’s not limited by the boundaries of one programme or place. There are more than 1 million young people currently completing their own unique programme, via hundreds of thousands of youth-focused partners and operators, including schools, youth organisations, examination boards and youth offender institutions.
The new Chief Financial Officer will be strong both on financial controllership as well as commercial business partnering. They will support the wider organisation by providing financial management information as well as strategic and operational financial support. Ideal candidates will also bring greater breadth beyond finance with the ability to oversee both HR and Facilities. Desirable skills include international experience around FX and investment management, as well as someone who has had exposure to the charitable world through a Treasurer role or Trustee role if coming from outside not for profit.
About you
The new CFO will be highly self-motivated, intellectually confident and able to relate in a consensual manner, demonstrating a real affinity for all the Foundation’s charitable and inclusive objectives. They will be capable of inspiring, motivating and managing the Foundation’s staff as well as liaising closely with its most senior external stakeholders. They will be highly financially literate and bring a relevant professional qualification.
The closing date for applications is the April 22nd 2022. Interviews will take place shortly after, and we are looking for the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.
Application Instructions
Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Foundation on this appointment.
Candidates should apply for this role through our website at www.saxbam.com/appointments using code FBDEC. Click on the ‘apply’ button and follow the instructions to upload a CV and cover letter and complete the online equal opportunities monitoring* form.
The deadline for applications is 9am GMT on Friday 22nd April 2022.
The appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references. Alongside a competitive salary, the appointee will receive an excellent benefits package.
It is our long-term ambition that every eligible young person aged 14 – 24 will have the opportunity to participate in the Award. Our vision is that 20% of them are from at risk and marginalised communities for whom the Award can be truly life changing.