ASCENSION ISLAND GOVERNMENT
VACANCY NOTICE
Director of Resources
Total package value up to £69,063, including allowances and housing
Additional benefits include annual home leave, vehicle and personal effects shipping to and from Ascension, free medical and dental care, free schooling and annual travel insurance
About the role
We’re looking for a CIMA/CCAB-qualified finance professional to lead the overall financial management of the Ascension Island Government (AIG). As the financial lead for the government of a UK Overseas Territory this position requires a background in public finance, while the broad generalist content also means that experience relevant to all areas of the job description is desirable.
What you’ll do
As part of AIG’s Senior Management Team (SMT), you’ll be responsible for a range of strategic and operational services provided by the island’s government. You’ll be responsible for the delivery of overall effective financial management of the AIG and the efficient use of resources to support the delivery of the Public Service. Through the provision of strategic financial and operations advice, you’ll support the AIG’s Directorates to achieve their objectives. As a member of the Ascension Island Council and Chair of its Finance Committee, you’ll be responsible for the discharge of statutory duties defined in the island’s Constitution.
What you’ll bring
As a CIMA/CCAB qualified practitioner, ideally with several years’ experience in a senior public sector finance role, you’ll be someone who is knowledgeable, adaptable and resilient with a high level of personal integrity. You’ll bring leadership skills and experience of managing the competing demands of multi-disciplinary teams, the ability to prioritise effectively and you will be responsible for delivering to deadlines on key and complex resourcing challenges.
What we offer
In addition to an annual salary on a scale between £44,190 and £51,005 (taxable on Ascension), the role attracts an accompanied status contract and the following benefits:
- Rent free accommodation (value £600+ per month)
- A food allowance of £7,200 pa accompanied, or single status £3,600
- An electricity allowance worth £938 a.
- A water allowance worth £2,720 pa accompanied, or £1360 single
- Relocation costs for your personal effects, including the shipment of a vehicle
- One mid-contract return journey to your country of recruitment
- A gratuity payable on the successful completion of a 2 year contract
- 30 days’ annual holiday (with an additional 9 days public holidays)
- Free primary dental and medical care and off island, with medical referral if required including medivac arrangements in an emergency
- Free schooling for dependent children from 4 to 16
- Free annual travel insurance
The appointment will be subject to:
- Satisfactory employment references
- Enhanced Criminal Records Check
- Satisfactory Medical and Dental Clearance
What’s it like to work on Ascension?
Ascension is a small volcanic island, situated in the South Atlantic, with a warm stable climate (26-34°C). We are part of the wider UK Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, situated approximately 1,000 miles from the mainland of Africa and 800 miles from our nearest neighbour, the island of St Helena. To thrive here in this high-profile role, you must be resilient, adaptable and able to live and work in an incredibly small community with limited availability of perishable food, non-food items and internet connectivity.