Introduction from the Group Director of Corporate Services
Dear Candidate,
I am delighted that you are considering joining Barcud at such an exciting and pivotal time in our journey. As a forward-thinking housing association operating across Powys, Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, and Pembrokeshire, we are proud to own and manage over 4,000 homes, support our communities with a range of vital services, and empower over 300 colleagues who are dedicated to delivering excellence every day.
With over 20 years in public sector finance and 15 years with Barcud and previously Tai Ceredigion, I am inspired by the passion, commitment, and ambition that defines this organisation. Our vision is clear: to create better lives and stronger communities. This ambition drives everything we do, from providing high-quality homes to fostering thriving neighbourhoods. Our strategy is focused on innovation, collaboration, and sustainability, ensuring that we not only meet today’s challenges but also build a future that empowers the people and places we serve.
With a relatively new Chief Executive and two newly appointed Directors to the leadership team, we are supporting our continued growth and success through appointed a new Assistant Director of Finance. This role will play a key part in shaping Barcud’s success and will deliver innovative financial strategies and ensuring long-term sustainability.
We are looking for an inspiring leader with the vision, expertise, and determination to help us achieve our goals and uphold our values of collaboration, respect, and integrity.
If you share our passion for creating better lives and stronger communities, I warmly encourage you to apply. Together, we can shape a brighter future for the people and places we serve.
Best regards,
Kate Curran – Group Director of Corporate Services
Barcud Housing Association
How to Apply
Thank you very much for your interest in this role at Barcud Housing Association. In order to apply, we will need the following from you:
- A CV. Make sure this confirms your current/most recent roles (you can sum up earlier roles, say before the last 15 years), tell us about your achievements so we get a picture of your skills and experience, and try to keep it to two pages or three at most;
- A personal statement. We want to hear about your motivation, why this role/organisation, and you will also want to evidence how relevant your offer is to the role specification; again ideally in two to three pages; and
- The declaration form, which you can access here and includes space to indicate if you cannot attend any of the interview
Please submit your completed application documents by uploading via the ‘Apply for this role’ buttons. You will receive an email confirmation and see an on-screen confirmation message after submitting your application, but if you have any issues, you can call 020 3434 0990.
The closing date is Friday 23rd May 2025 (9am). Please ensure we receive your application in good time. If you have any questions about the role or wish to have an informal discussion, please do not hesitate to contact me via email at kelly.shaw@campbelltickell.com to organise a prearranged time for a call.
Kind regards,
Kelly Shaw – Senior Associate Consultant – Campbell Tickell
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Please complete the application and declaration form accurately, providing all required details.
Terms & Conditions
Position:
Assistant Director of Finance
Package:
Spot salary £92K per annum
Relocation up to £6K
Annual Leave:
27 days annual leave + Bank Holidays and Christmas holidays (3 days).
Working hours:
Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week.
This position will benefit from flexible hours and TOIL working arrangements.
Attendance at evening meetings may be required from time to time.
Flexible working arrangements are available as well as a hybrid working model. However, there will be an expectation for office presence.
Pension:
Social Housing Pension Scheme. Employer contribution up to 10%
Probation and notice periods:
6 months for probation and 6 months’ notice
Location:
Your normal place of work will be at one of the offices below:
- Barcud Head Office, Unit 4, Pont Steffan Business Park, Lampeter, Ceredigion, SA48, 7HH
- Regional Office, Barcud, Tŷ Canol, Ffordd Croesawdy, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1AL
- Glyn Padarn Office, Llanbadarn, AberystwythSY23 3QU
Hybrid working applies i.e. a combination of office based
and home working.
Key Dates and the Selection Process
Closing Date | Friday 23rd May 2025 (9am)
The longlist will be agreed Friday 30th May 2025. All candidates will be informed of the outcome of their application once the meeting has concluded.
First Interviews | Thursday 5th June 2025
Longlist candidates will be interviewed virtually using MS Teams by a Campbell Tickell panel.
The shortlist will be agreed Monday 16th June 2025, and candidates will be informed once the meeting has concluded.
Final Stage
All shortlisted candidates will be required to prepare a presentation on a set topic, which will be provided in advance of the interview.
Interviews will be held on Monday 23th June 2025 at Barcud Regional Office, Newtown, Powys, SY16 1AL.
The interviews will be led by Jason Jones – Chief Executive, Kate Curran – Group Director of Corporate Services and John Rees – Board Member. Kelly Shaw from Campbell Tickell will also be in attendance.