Central England Law Centre - Head of Finance and Legal Income

• Department / Team: Finance

• Responsible for: Finance Manager, Legal Billing Income Coordinator, Billing Assistant

• Key relationships: CEO, Trustees/Finance Committee, auditors, LAA, SRA, HMRC, Charity Commission, funders, banks, insurers

• Work Location: Coventry Office

• Salary: £44,989 - £48,884 per annum

• Hours: Part-time 30 hours per week

• Contract: Permanent

  About the Role

  The Head of Finance and Legal Income ensures trustees can meet their statutory duties under the Charities Act 2011, Charity Commission guidance (CC3, CC8, CC12, CC19) and the Charities SORP. The postholder maintains accurate financial records, prepares compliant financial reports, safeguards assets and restricted funds, oversees proportionate internal controls, escalates material financial risks, and supports strategic financial leadership across the organisation.

  They ensure compliance with charity law, tax requirements, Legal Aid Agency rules and SRA Accounts Rules, and support the organisation’s financial sustainability through budgeting, cash flow oversight, risk management, and by working with the Senior Leadership Executive on the strategic development of the fundraising policy and financial forecasting and resilience.

How to Apply

Send your completed applications to: recruitment@celc.org.uk by 24th November 2026.

Central England Law Centre warmly welcomes applications from diverse and lived-experience backgrounds.