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!