Finance Officer

***Appointments are normally made at point one of the salary scale, in line with the organisation’s pay policy. A higher starting salary may be considered where the successful candidate demonstrates relevant experience, skills and competencies for the role

Closing date: Monday 14th September at 9am
Interview Date: Wednesday 23 September

Would you like to be part of an Outstanding-rated hospice team, providing compassionate care that makes a genuine difference to patients and those important to them?

At Wigan and Leigh Hospice, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

Together, we deliver outstanding specialist care and support to people living with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them.

Every member of our team plays an important role in helping us deliver the highest standards of care across our community.

We are proud to be rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting the dedication, expertise and compassion of our colleagues and volunteers.

Our values: Compassion, Accessibility, Respect and Excellence – are at the heart of everything we do.

Why join us?

At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to our people. We know that when our staff feel valued, supported and empowered, they can provide the highest standard of care to the patients and families who rely on us.

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from a rewarding working environment and a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security and professional development, including:

· A warm, welcoming and supportive workplace.
· 35 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
· Contributory pension scheme .
· Free on-site parking.
· Subsidised lunches.
· Cycle to Work Scheme.
· Discounts on shopping, leisure and holidays.
· Access to an on-demand GP service.
· Westfield Health Cash Plan.
· Life Assurance.
· A wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

If you are an existing member of the NHS Pension Scheme, your membership may be transferable to this post, provided pension contributions have been made within the previous 12 months.

The role

Nothing we do is possible without our brilliant team, whose commitment, drive and determination keeps Wigan & Leigh Hospice going.

Like all hospices, Wigan & Leigh Hospice is facing increasing financial challenges, as we have to raise £13,000 from our community every single day, just to keep our services running.

In your role as finance officer, you will work with the Head of Finance to provide finance support and advice to colleagues across the hospice, ensuring we make the most of every penny we raise.

Your attention to detail and technical expertise is essential to maintain high standards of financial integrity at the hospice.

This is an exciting time to be joining the team as we focus on developing our financial systems and processes, making the most of the technology on offer. As finance officer you will have a key role to play in making these changes.

You’ll also be joining a vibrant, committed and driven team who get to see, first-hand, the impact the hospice has on people living in Wigan and Leigh and how we make a difference.

Working Pattern
This is a full-time role of 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm.

How to apply
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV together with a supporting statement of no more than two pages, outlining how you meet the essential criteria for the role as set out in the Person Specification.

The Recruitment Pack, including the Job Description, can be accessed below.

Please send your applications to hr@wlh.org.uk

Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence of this before taking up the post.

Successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check as part of the pre-employment screening process

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We appreciate the time and effort taken to apply and thank you for your interest in joining our team.

About us
For more than 40 years, Wigan & Leigh Hospice has supported people living with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them across our local community.

As an independent charity, we provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care tailored to the needs of each individual.

Our services support people physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually, helping them achieve the best possible quality of life while ensuring dignity, comfort and choice remain at the centre of their care.

We are committed to protect the privacy and security of your personal information. View our privacy statement.

If you’d like to know more about this role before applying, please get in touch with our team.

We provides specialist care and support to people across the Wigan borough who are living with a life-limiting illness.

The care we provide is only possible because of our people. At Wigan & Leigh Hospice, we’re proud to offer meaningful employee benefits that reflect our commitment to making this a great place to work – and a place where everyone feels valued.

We offer enhanced sick pay from the first year of service.

We offer free parking at the hospice in a well-lit, easily accessible car park.

Our catering team serves fresh, home-cooked meals daily at a subsidised rate - from three-course options to lighter bites.