The Opportunity…The UK Sports Institute have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Finance on a full time basisA snapshot of the role…As the UK Sports Institute enters an exciting new phase in its strategy, we are seeking an outstanding Head of Finance to play a pivotal leadership role at the heart of the organisation.This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial future of UK Sports Institute, providing strategic leadership to a high-impact finance function at a time of significant change and ambition. You will set the direction for financial management, governance, and insight across UKSI, ensuring the organisation is financially resilient, accountable, and positioned to deliver maximum value for money.Working closely with the Managing Director, Director of Business Services, Board, and senior leaders, you will be a trusted strategic advisor — translating complex financial information into clear, actionable insight that informs critical decisions. You will lead the development and delivery of UKSI’s financial strategy, oversee high-quality reporting and assurance, and ensure robust controls that support both innovation and integrity.Beyond the numbers, this role is about leadership and influence. You will champion a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and collaboration, positioning finance as a true strategic partner across the system. Through thoughtful analysis, strong judgement, and credible challenge, you will help shape decisions that underpin the long-term success and sustainability of UKSI.If you are a senior finance leader who thrives in complex, high-accountability environments and is motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a period of strategic evolution, this role offers both challenge and purpose.If you feel you can bring the expertise we require to help us shape our future, we very much look forward to hearing from you.Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt the UKSI we aspire to have a workforce that is diverse and representative of all sections of society, not only by characteristic but by thought and perspective. We believe a diverse workforce enables growth and creates a sustainably inclusive workspace for all employees.If there is something we can do to help make the recruitment process or the job more accessible, let us know!Safer Recruitment …We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment here at UKSI. All applications for all roles within our organisation will be subject to safer recruitment principles. Applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form, will have references checked and dependent upon role may be required to obtain Enhanced DBS vetting.Application Method: To be considered for this World Class Opportunity, candidates will be required to submit a CV and answer the application questions via the UKSI careers portal. The answers to the application questions should bring your CV to life by highlighting your relevant skills, experience and attributes that would make you the ideal candidate for this role.Important: Once you begin your application on the portal you will have the option to type your answers in a free text box, however if you would prefer, you may upload your answers with your CV. We ask that the answers to the questions are no more than 2 sides of A4. (please note that you can only upload 1 document to the portal so please ensure the questions appear either at the beginning or as a follow on from your CV)Artificial Intelligence: We are aware of an increase in the use of Artificial intelligence for applications. At the UKSI we are keen to get to know you as a person and AI-generated content may lack the specificity required and/or fail to address key criteria. We consider that personalised responses are essential to convey your individual skills, knowledge and experience. Therefore, to maintain the integrity and fairness of our recruitment process, we discourage the use of AI-generated content which may diminish your chances of success in your application. Please note this does not apply to the use of adaptive technology used to support an applicant's individual needs.Key Dates for Applicants Closing Date: 22nd January 2026Shortlisting Date: We will aim to complete our shortlist by 26th January 2026Interview Date: 5th/6th February 2026Additional information for applicants:Please note that occasionally interview dates may be subject to change and may require additional stages. In these instances, we will do our upmost to ensure that candidates have sufficient notice and preparation time.If you have any questions regarding the content of the Job Description that you would like to discuss further, please email your enquiry to .
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