Head of Finance

Job Title:
Head of Finance

Location:

Orkney
Salary: £53,736 - £60,713 (includes Distant Islands Allowance, currently £2,661)
Hours per week: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract:

Permanent

We are looking for a capable and ambitious Head of Finance – or someone looking to progress to this level - to join our Leadership Team. This important role will play a key part in shaping the financial strategy of our organisation, ensuring we maintain financial health while continuing to grow and develop our services.

Since 1985, we have built over 1100 homes and continue with ambitions for ongoing new developments. With a strong community focus, we have built a reputation for excellence in delivering housing and services that truly make a difference in people’s lives.

As the Head of Finance at Orkney Housing Association, your expertise will ensure the effective strategic and operational management of our financial affairs, supporting our delivery of great customer service. Joining our established Leadership Team, you will actively contribute to the development and review of strategic, operational, and financial plans, while leading and supporting our dedicated Finance Team. We offer flexible working and a generous defined contribution pension scheme with salary sacrifice options.

You may already be well aware - but Orkney is one of the best places in the country to live, offering amazing lifestyle opportunities for people at all stages of their lives and careers. Cultural and sporting opportunities abound in our island archipelago which is rich in nature and archaeological sites.

For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Craig Spence on  ext 701 or email  .

Further information, including an application pack/form, is available from here .

Closing date: 10am on Monday, 23 March 2026.