Head of Finance
Salary Circa £55k per annum (pro rata)
Remote, with occasional travel required
Vacancy listed 24/11/2025
Application deadline 11/01/2026
Details
Location – Remote, with occasional travel required
Salary – Circa £55k per annum (pro rata)
Contract – Part-time 14-21 hours per week (flexible across the week), Permanent
 
Farms for City Children offers children and young people a week in the heart of the British countryside staying on one of our farms, where they are immersed in the natural world of food, farming, and country life.  During their stay, they participate in the seasonal tasks of the day: sowing, growing and harvesting in our kitchen gardens, caring for livestock and looking after the land, and a variety of tasks designed to build greater connection with the natural world.

We are looking for a Head of Finance to join our friendly team.

About the Role
The Head of Finance forms part of our Senior Leadership Team and leads the financial management of our charity. This is the most senior finance role in the organisation, responsible for ensuring robust financial oversight, compliance, and governance. The role also encompasses broader corporate responsibilities, including supporting the Board, strengthening governance frameworks, and overseeing data protection and information governance.

For full details about the role, please see the Job Description and Job Information Pack.

What we Offer
In return you will receive a salary circa £55k per annum (pro rata) and a range of benefits, which include:
·        25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
·        6% employer contribution to NEST pension scheme
·        Employee Assistance Programme
 
How to Apply
To apply, please download and fill out our application form that is located at the bottom of the page. Once completed, click on the Apply button, fill in your details and upload the application form. You may also wish to fill out and upload our equal opportunities monitoring form. 
 
We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis starting from 9th December 2025; as such we reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applications.
 
Please note that first interviews will be held online, second interviews will be held in person.
 
We are unable to accept just cover letters and CVs.
 
NO AGENCIES PLEASE – DIRECT RECRUITMENT ONLY
Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Employee assistance scheme
• Pension scheme – 6% employer contribution, minimum 2% employee contribution

Notes

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis starting from 9th December 2025; as such we reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applications.

Please note that first interviews will be held online, second interviews will be held in person.

Attached documents
Title File
FFCC Application Form FFCC_Application_Form.docx
FFCC Equal Opportunity Monitoring Form FFCC_Equal_Opportunity_Monitoring_Information.docx
Job Description & Person Specification - Head of Finance Nov 2025 Job_Description___Person_Specification_-_Head_of_Finance_Nov_2025.pdf
Job Information Pack - Head of Finance Nov 2025 Job_Information_Pack_-_Head_of_Finance_Nov_2025.pdf