Volunteer Head of Finance, Funding & Partnerships

Volunteer Head of Finance, Funding & Partnerships

Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire (office-based preferred, hybrid considered)

Reporting to: CEO

Role type: Permanent / Fractional / Part-time (to be agreed)

About The Angels Foundation UK

The Angels Foundation UK (TAF) delivers trauma-informed services supporting domestic abuse survivors and their families across Cambridgeshire. Our work combines practical, emotional and preventative support to help people rebuild their lives safely and sustainably.

We are a growing charity with ambitious plans to strengthen financial resilience, diversify income and build long-term sustainability while remaining true to our mission and values.

The Role

This is a new, senior and high-impact role with significant scope to grow. The Head of Finance, Funding & Partnerships will play a critical part in shaping TAF’s financial future, income strategy and commercial partnerships.

This role is ideal for someone who brings strong finance and commercial expertise, alongside creativity, confidence and relationship-building skills. You will work closely with the CEO and senior team to develop sustainable income models, secure funding, and build partnerships that support long-term impact.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Commercial Leadership

• Support oversight of budgets, financial controls and reporting
• Contribute to long-term financial planning, reserves policy and sustainability modelling
• Provide insight into financial risks, opportunities and scenario planning
• Support development of commercial income streams aligned with TAF’s values
• Advise on pricing, costing and financial viability of new services and projects

Funding, Bids & Commissioning

• Advise on funding strategy across grants, trusts, foundations and commissioning
• Support development of strong, competitive bids and funding applications
• Provide guidance on financial modelling, costings and budgets for bids
• Help assess funding opportunities, risks and capacity implications

Partnerships & Income Growth

• Support development of strategic partnerships with funders, commissioners and corporate organisations
• Build and leverage strong business networks to create new income opportunities
• Help shape corporate partnerships, sponsorships and commercial collaborations
• Represent TAF confidently in meetings, presentations and networking environments

Strategy, Insight & Risk

• Support the CEO with financial insight to inform strategic decision-making
• Help assess new income streams and growth opportunities from a risk and sustainability perspective
• Contribute to governance, trustee reporting and financial transparency

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a passionate, dynamic and commercially minded individual who believes in the mission and wants to help build a resilient, self-sustaining charity.

Essential

• Strong experience in finance, commercial strategy or income generation
• Experience with funding, bid writing or commissioning environments
• Confidence with financial modelling, budgets and costing
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
• Confidence presenting to organisations, funders and partners
• Strategic mindset with a practical, delivery-focused approach

Desirable

• Experience working with or advising charities, social enterprises or public services
• Existing business or corporate networks
• Experience developing sustainable income or trading models
• Understanding of risk management and reserves planning

The Difference You Will Make

This role will be transformational. You will help TAF:

• Move towards long-term financial resilience and sustainability
• Reduce reliance on short-term funding cycles
• Build strong, values-aligned partnerships
• Secure income that allows services to grow and reach more people
• Strengthen confidence and credibility with funders and commissioners

Your work will directly support survivors and families by ensuring the charity is strong, stable and future-focused.

Working Style & Growth

• Office-based working in St Ives is preferred, with hybrid considered
• This is a new role with real scope to grow, shape and evolve
• You will work closely with the CEO and senior team
• Autonomy, trust and ownership are central to this role

Why Join The Angels Foundation UK?

This role suits someone who:

• Wants to apply commercial and financial skills for social impact
• Enjoys building relationships and creating opportunities
• Is confident, persuasive and energised by growth
• Wants to help shape a charity’s future, not just maintain the present