GA Finance and Operations Manager job vacancy

An opportunity has arisen as a result of the impending retirement of an existing, and outstanding colleague at Solly St. to take on this new repurposed and renamed role which involves a great deal of financial and business management concerning the many and varied operations of the Geographical Association.

This is an absolutely vital role within the GA as we move into the period following the appearance of Covid-19.

Please share the job opening with anyone within your network who you feel may have the skillset that we need to fill this role.



Further details of the work that is required of the successful candidate:

• Work closely with the Chief Executive and Honorary Treasurer to plan for the future financial sustainability of the GA and to ensure that the GA’s strategic plan is underpinned by robust financial plans and risk assessment
• Manage the GA’s financial accounting processes, prepare GA annual forecasts and budgets, monthly management accounts and business plans for selected GA activities
• Act as the main point of contact for HMRC, the GA’s investment managers, bankers and auditors
• Membership development and services - provide leadership in respect of the GA’s membership, ensuring the growth and development of GA membership over time
• Fundraising - drive the development of the GA’s strategy and tactical approaches to individual giving, major donations and legacies, liaising where needed with GA staff and volunteers 
• Oversee the GA’s premises maintenance and building development plans, warehouse operations and IT systems 
• As a member of the SLT, work closely with the Chief Executive and other members of the SLT in support of the strategic development of the GA, including the implementation of the current strategic plan
• As the Company Secretary for the GA, act as the GA contact for the Charity Commission, maintain a comprehensive account of GA contractual agreements with third parties and advise on contractual liabilities and/or responsibilities
• Oversee GA human resources management and lead and manage the membership manager and finance team members.

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