Head of Corporate Services

Job Title: Head of Corporate Services

Reports to: Director of Finance & Corporate Services

Salary: £51,014

Contract: Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week)

Location: Flexible, with substantial travel required

Join the Liberal Democrats as a Corporate Services Leader!

Are you an experienced professional with a passion for driving organisational excellence? The Liberal Democrats are looking for a dynamic and strategic professional to lead our core internal functions Finance, HR, IT, and Office Management ensuring they are efficient, compliant, and aligned with our wider mission.

About the Role

As Head of Corporate Services, you ll play a key role in supporting the Party s day-to-day operations and long-term strategy. You ll lead a talented team and be responsible for fostering a high-performing, values-driven workplace culture. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, you ll manage a diverse team and collaborate with stakeholders to drive growth and electoral success.

What You ll Do

• Oversee financial management, including budgets and monthly reporting
• Lead and implement HR strategies covering policy, recruitment, L&D, and employee relations.
• Drive strategies for office management and hybrid working arrangements.
• Foster a supportive, engaged, and high-performing team culture.
• Manage payroll, health and safety, and key organisational projects.

What We re Looking For

We re seeking a confident and capable leader with:

• Strong financial expertise, including experience managing organisational budgets and financial reporting.
• Ability to provide HR leadership across a 60+ person organisation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and work collaboratively.
• A solution-focused, strategic mindset able to balance long-term vision with day-to-day delivery.
• Alignment with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.

Desirable Qualifications

• ACCA, CIMA, or MCIPD qualification (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with volunteers and understanding their needs.
• You will be accredited to CIPD level 7 or qualified by experience.
• Sympathy with the aims and values of the Liberal Democrats.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the internal engine of a values-led political party at a crucial time for the country. If you re ready to make a real difference and help build a better future, we d love to hear from you.

Join us and help make our country better!