Job overview

Are you looking for a rewarding role in Finance where you can make a difference to the care we provide to our patients in Tameside and Glossop?

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our Finance department, and we are we are currently seeking an Assistant Director of Finance to join our dynamic team, where culture and leadership are paramount. We foster an inclusive and collaborative environment that values innovation, encourages personal growth, and recognises exceptional leadership. As a forward-thinking organisation, we prioritise the well-being and development of our employees, providing them with opportunities to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual, who is looking for their next exciting challenge within a high performing finance team. If you are seeking a workplace that celebrates diversity, embraces teamwork, and offers outstanding leadership support, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our success story.

If you are looking for an opportunity to join an exciting and vibrant team within a leading Integrated Care Organisation, then please do not hesitate to apply for this excellent role.

Interviews 13th October 2025

Main duties of the job

As Assistant Director of Finance, you will provide leadership to the Financial Management team to ensure that working at Tameside is a rewarding, supportive and developmental journey for all colleagues.

You will also provide financial leadership to the Trust. As part of the senior finance management team this post will provide financial leadership to Financial Management in delivering first class effective financial advice and support to the wider organisation. The post holder will ensure that the Trust resources are used in an effective manner.

You’ll lead the team to work strategically and develop modern models of financial management using data and business intelligence to drive better value for money and embed best practice into our Trust.

You will be gain a wide range of experience of all areas of finance including regular sub board committee and executive team exposure which will enrich your portfolio for future career progression 

Working for our organisation

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners. 

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate: 

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. 

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people. 

Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.