Head of Quality and Innovation
Reference: HQI 04-25
Salary Scale: £69,115 to £77,016 per annum
Location: Hybrid (regular attendance is required at NIAO Belfast headquarters and client sites)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a highly attractive and comprehensive benefits package including:
- hybrid and flexible working
- generous annual leave plus 12 public/privilege holidays
- family friendly benefits including enhanced paid sick and maternity and shared parental leave
- salary sacrifice provisions (Cycle to Work, Childcare vouchers, AVCs)
- generous NICS pension scheme provision • free on-site car parking with EV charging points
- on-site gym and an active sports and social calendar
- payment of professional fees and extensive staff learning and development opportunities
- employer supported volunteering
- employee assistance programme and wellbeing hub.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
At the closing date for applications, you will be required to demonstrate:
1. At least 3 years’ post qualification and current membership of one of the following bodies:
- Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
- One of the Institutes of Chartered Accountants (CAI,ICAEW, ICAS etc.)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland OR equivalent international accountancy qualification.
Technical competence
2. Robust working knowledge of financial reporting standards, auditing standards and methodologies with at least three years’ experience of practical application or providing advice and guidance of those standards and methodologies. Project management and transformation
3. Experience of delivering complex projects which have contributed to organisational improvement.
Resource planning and budgeting
4. Experience of planning and managing the use of resources for multiple activities within budget constraints.
Leadership skills
5. Evidence of a proven ability to develop, motivate and lead teams.
Communication skills
6. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build good working relationships with key stakeholders.
Applicants must either: Possess a full UK driving licence (or equivalent) and have access to a car OR Have access to a form of transport that will enable you to meet the mobility needs of the post.
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All job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including background checks.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate in pre-employment checks that they have the Right To Work in the UK.
NIAO is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.