Director of Finance Jobs at Papworth Trust

The culture

Papworth Trusts culture is very much one of putting the customer at the heart of all they do and working together to achieve great outcomes in a supportive environment.

Personal support and development

Working in a number of locations across the East of England, and with a range of enabling teams, such as Finance, HR, Policy and Communications, Business Development and IT who support across the organisation. A diverse range of skills, knowledge and experience is within the organisation and the Leadership Team, which this role is part of, work collaboratively to maximise the benefits of this diversity.
Staff have regular one-to-ones with their line manager, a tailored personal development plan, plus opportunities for formal and informal skills development.
Papworth Trust is very proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident compliments the work they do to support organisations and disabled people in the organisation and the wider community they work in.
They are delighted to have recently achieved Investors in People Silver accreditation, and are taking part in Best Employers East Region this year for the first time.

Colleague Involvement

They are committed to ensuring all colleagues have a voice and opportunity to support the organisation in its decision making and development - voices are heard through their Employee Forum, Wellbeing Group and Ethics Group:

Employee Forum

Membership is made up of representatives from all areas of the organisation. The Forum meets monthly to share any ideas and suggestions made in their teams, ensuring management is made aware of these, and is consulted on potential changes and developments.

Wellbeing Group

The Wellbeing Group meets regularly to look at how colleagues can be supported at work, for example through Employee Assistance Programmes, financial wellbeing or support to managers to have meaningful wellbeing conversations, and makes proposals to the Leadership Team for how they can further develop their support.

Ethics Group

The Ethics Group is made up of representatives across the organisation and looks at how to embed Papworth's values in all that they do. The Group has recently established a set of ethics principles for the organisation and an action plan for how they will continue to build on these principles.

Financial rewards and benefits

25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts)
Choice of 2 pensions with employer matched contributions (up to a maximum level)
A range of hybrid working options are available, with an aim to be as flexible as possible
Papworth Rewards High Street Voucher Scheme
Refer a friend Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their families
Enhanced sick pay (after qualifying period)
Cycle to work scheme

The benefits

Rewarding excellence, hard work and loyalty...

A supportive and comprehensive induction to help you thrive in your role.
Ongoing learning and development appropriate to your role and a personal development opportunities fund.
Free further education leading to professional qualifications may also be available to you.
Online training to suit your hours and needs, with workshops and on the job training to give you that personal interaction and support that you need.
Opportunities to progress through to senior roles.
Refer a Friend – Employees who successfully refer a friend to work at the Trust can earn up to £300.
We offer two pension schemes, with up to a 10% company contribution.
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays, pro-rata for part-time employees)
A Health cashback scheme, worth up to £750.00 a year and a comprehensive discount shopping platform.
The opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional annual leave days a year.
For unpaid carers, up to 5 days paid carers leave a year.
Heat scheme – access to free guidance and support to reduce your energy bills at home

Your health, wealth and wellbeing

A comprehensive employee assistance programme, including access to confidential advice, counselling sessions, 121 personal finance sessions, life coaching and access to the Thrive mental health wellbeing app.
Occupational Health services when you need it, and offers of regular health checks for our night workers.
A range of flexible working patterns, dependent on your role.
Access to an independent reporting line and website for any concerns you may have.
Cycle to Work Scheme –Save money on a new bike or safety equipment and spread the cost. Keep fit at the same time!
Organisational Sick Pay – Up to 6 weeks full and 6 weeks half pay in a 24-month rolling period, after a qualifying period.
Opportunities to recognise and be recognised and rewarded with our Values in Practice reward and recognition monthly and annual awards.
The chance to have your voice heard as part of our colleague experience groups.

Creating a world where disabled people are seen for who they are