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The Archdiocese of Liverpool is seeking a Director of Finance to lead our finance function through the next stage of transformation.

• Location:Liverpool, L17 1AA
• Salary:c.£100,000
• Closing date:9 a.m. Wednesday 19th November

This is a pivotal and high-profile role with real influence across strategic, operational, and pastoral planning, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Archbishop and senior leadership.

This is not a routine finance leadership post. It calls for someone with strategic insight, emotional intelligence, and a deep sense of purpose. You’ll bring both technical rigour and human warmth, able to modernise systems, engage with complexity and help shape a sustainable future for the Church’s mission.

Whether you come from a commercial or charity background, this is an opportunity to use your skills for genuine societal impact. You’ll find a committed team, strong foundations and a chance to make a meaningful difference, not just to finance, but to people and communities.

The Archdiocese of Liverpool is a vibrant and diverse Catholic community in the north-west of England, serving over half a million Catholics across Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester and the Isle of Man. Rooted in a rich heritage of faith, service and social justice, the Archdiocese is home to over 150 parishes, more than 200 schools and a wide range of ministries that support people at every stage of life.

Led by Archbishop John Sherrington, the Archdiocese is committed to fostering a Church that is inclusive, compassionate and outward-looking. Our mission is to proclaim the Gospel, serve those in need and build up local communities through worship, education and charitable outreach.

With its central offices based at the Saint Margaret Clitherow Centre, the Archdiocese employs a dedicated team of clergy, religious and lay professionals. Whether in pastoral support, education, finance, safeguarding or administration, every role contributes to the life and mission of the Church.

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We have 34 parish centres operated under a trading subsidiary (APCMC Ltd) which offer our communities a traditional licenced premises, as well as function room hire and space for community events. Turnover last year was £7.1m.

Last year, Martin Miller COO of the archdiocese travelled to the Democratic Republic of Congo with archdiocesan priest Fr Jean Paul Ilunga. The archdiocese is supporting the build of a church in Fr Jean Paul’s mother’s home parish there and they visited to check on the progress of the building. They took with them around 100 items of football kit – shirts, shorts and socks – which had come from KitAid, a UK charity which for 25 years has been sending used football gear to poorer countries around the globe.

As Director of Finance, you will lead a capable but evolving finance function, taking ownership of all financial strategy, operations and planning across the Archdiocese. You’ll play a key role in aligning financial stewardship with the Church’s broader mission, enabling better decisions, supporting pastoral priorities and ensuring financial sustainability.

Working alongside senior leaders, trustees, clergy and parish teams, your remit will include:

• Shaping and delivering a long-term financial strategy.
• Modernising systems, reporting and financial processes.
• Leading on investment oversight and liaising with investment managers and the Investment Panel.
• Providing clear and accessible financial insight to a wide range of stakeholders.
• Supporting cross-functional work with property, education and pastoral teams.
• Managing compliance with charity, tax and employment law, including areas where canon law intersects with UK regulation.

You’ll also lead and develop the finance team, instilling accountability, improving capability and embedding a culture of collaboration and purpose.

This is a senior leadership position in a complex, values-based organisation. It offers a rare combination of technical challenge, operational scope and mission-driven impact.

We’re looking for a strategic, qualified finance leader who can combine rigour with empathy, resilience with humility and commercial acumen with a commitment to mission.

You will be a professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent) with experience managing complex financial environments, whether in the charity, public or commercial sector. Experience in multi-entity reporting, restricted funds, investment oversight or regulated organisations would be a strong asset.

There is no requirement to be from a faith background, however a commitment to the mission and ethos of the Catholic church is essential.

You’ll bring:

• A track record of transformational leadership— improving systems, processes and team performance.
• The confidence to challenge constructively, manage underperformance and drive cultural change.
• The ability to translate complexity into clarity, especially for clergy, parish teams and non-financial trustees.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, tax, compliance and reporting — including when to escalate.
• A collaborative and visible leadership style, ready to engage and challenge across departments and communities.

This role also requires emotional intelligence and adaptability. You’ll often need to support clergy or laypeople through sensitive issues — from fraud and safeguarding to day-to-day financial stress — always with compassion and professionalism.

For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners:

Louise Steer | louise@peridotpartners.co.uk | 07903 713862

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Dear Candidate,

Thank you for considering the Archdiocese of Liverpool for the next stage of your career.

It is an exciting and pivotal time for the Archdiocese, and we are seeking a strong, strategic leader who will oversee effective delivery to join our team, someone who will hit the ground running and lead our finance department forward. Your expertise will help shape and implement efficient and modern processes that reflect the evolving needs of today’s workplace.

The vision and mission of the archdiocese is guided by the pastoral plan, and the Director of Finance will play a key role in bringing this mission to life.

The role will contribute to the life and mission of the local Church and help make a meaningful impact to clergy, parishes and our local communities.

We are proud to offer a workplace that is compliant, efficient and effective. A place where every individual is valued and learning, development and growth are part of our daily journey together.

Thank you once again for considering this opportunity. I look forward to hearing from you and potentially welcoming you to our team.

Kind regards,

Martin Miller Chief Operating Officer (COO)

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Louise Steer | louise@peridotpartners.co.uk | 07903 713862

Thank you for your interest in this role. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification.

To formally apply, please submit a CV and supporting statement (ideally maximum 2 sides of A4 each) that clearly outlines your suitability for the role against the criteria provided in the person specification, including your interest and motivation in applying for this position.

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For further information about the role or to arrange a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultant at Peridot Partners:

Louise Steer | louise@peridotpartners.co.uk | 07903 713862

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Recruitment selection processes are based on evidence of competence stated in the person specification and in relation to our values.

Closing date: 9 a.m. Wednesday 19th November 2025
Candidates informed of outcome: Thursday 27th November 2025
First stage interviews: Wednesday 3rd or Thursday 4th December 2025
Second stage interviews: Tuesday 9th December 2025

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