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Welcome to the Jobs and Opportunities page for Special Olympics Great Britain! We're thrilled that you're interested in joining our mission to transform lives through sport.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS GREAT BRITAIN IS RECRUITING! 

Head of Finance & Business Operations – 21 hours per week 

We are a small but mighty team, with huge ambitions to transform more lives of those who live with an intellectual disability, through the power of sport.

If you are just looking for a job, then we are probably not for you. However, if you are an experienced finance and business operations professional able to demonstrate strategic and operational ability around financial planning and processes as well as delivering cost effective, efficient and fit-for-purpose business services, then we would like to hear from you.  Charity finance experience and experience in a similarly broad role covering other areas of business operations including IT, risk management, data protection & data management and health & safety is a must.

We continue to be focused on our vision to create an inclusive world for all, driven by the power of sport, through which people with intellectual disabilities live active, healthy and fulfilling lives. We are a small, but growing, team with huge ambitions, and applicants must be comfortable operating in an environment where working under your own initiative is expected and encouraged.

We are looking for people who are passionate about Special Olympics and are completely aligned with our values. We are authentic. We act with honesty, integrity and respect. We are creative and innovative. We love to embrace difference and doing things differently. We are brave, courageous, resilient and determined. We listen and are led by the voice of our athletes. We are always kind. We are Inclusion in Action.

We are continuing to build a high-performing team who care for each other and care about our cause. Our athletes are incredibly inspirational, courageous and insightful people, and they deserve a team who are equally committed and passionate about our mission.

This is a permanent, home-based role. There will be the requirement to attend internal and external meetings or events which will involve travel away from home and working outside of normal hours.  

The role is both strategic and operational in nature and represents a fantastic chance to join an amazing charity at an exciting time of growth.

For job role specifics please see the Job Description -  Head of Finance and Business Operations Job Description

What We Can Offer 

  • Competitive salary circa £33,000 (£55K FTE) per annum depending on experience.
  • 15 days holiday on appointment plus pro rata bank holidays and one extra day for your Birthday.
  • Stakeholder Pension Scheme from appointment.
  • Time off in Lieu (TOIL) for out of hours work.
  • Flexible working.
  • Health Cash Plan.

 How to Apply

To apply, please send a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining why you wish to work for Special Olympics GB. It is important that all prospective employees understand our mission and are driven by our cause. Please be specific about how your skills and experience will help you undertake this role and how they match the requirements of the Job Description and Person Specification. Generic letters and agency approaches will not be considered. Please also include your CV and send with your covering letter to recruitment@sogb.org.uk

If you require any further information, please contact us via recruitment@sogb.org.uk. If you would like an informal discussion about the job role, then please email Vanessa Snell, Director of Operations at vanessa.snell@sogb.org.uk

If you have challenges with written communication call Michelle King, Operations Support Officer on 07455 874140.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is Monday 14th July 2025. Early application is encouraged as we will be assessing them daily and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of suitable applications are received. First stage interviews will be held week commencing 28th July 2025.

Safer Recruitment 

Special Olympics Great Britain is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to complete regular safeguarding training and undertake a DBS/PVG check relevant to the requirements of the role. For this role that will involve a Basic Disclosure. 

Equal Opportunities

Special Olympics GB is committed to equality and diversity and encourages all sections of the community, particularly those living with a disability, who meet the job requirements to apply.

Other

The job holder will need to provide evidence of their ability to live and work in the UK and will be required to undertake a basic DBS check.  

We will only contact those who have been selected for interview.

We request no contact from agencies.

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