OverviewContract Type : Permanent

Salary : Grade I. Scale 35 - £46,142 to Scale 37 - £48,226

Hours Per Week : 36 hours

Assessment Date : To be arranged

The RoleCash Box

Credit Union operates a hybrid working policy with employees working part of the week remotely and part in the office, with some regional and occasional national travel to conferences and events.

Cash Box Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution dedicated to giving back to the local community by providing ethical financial services to members. Established for over 20 years, we serve people who live or work in Tameside and Glossop, including through partnerships with over 35 local employers.

We are looking for a CEO/ General Manager with senior leadership experience in financial services who can shape and lead the organisation''s strategic growth. This role will involve overseeing operations, marketing, partnerships, compliance, financial planning, and staff leadership. Reporting directly to the Board, the successful candidate will be empowered to develop and execute business plans, build partnerships, and drive long-term impact for the local community.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

Lead all operational and strategic functions of the credit union

Develop, implement and monitor strategic and business plans in collaboration with the Board

Oversee the credit union’s marketing, growth, and online presence

Lead and support the staff team, ensuring strong performance and professional development

Ensure compliance with PRA and FCA regulations, including SMF8 obligations

Liaise with the Supervisory Committee and ensure effective governance

Maintain oversight of finances including budgets, loan book, treasury, and grant funding

Develop partnerships with local employers, councils, and community organisations

Represent the credit union at sector events and regional networks

Report to the Board and provide regular performance updates

About YouThe ideal candidate would be someone who thrives in a mission-driven leadership role, brings both commercial and ethical awareness, and is ready to take on full strategic responsibility for the growth of the credit union.

Why would you want this role?

Work for a not-for-profit organisation that gives back to its community

Take full ownership of an organisation’s strategic direction and growth

We offer a competitive salary and membership of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund

Annual leave of 28 days increasing to 31 days after a qualifying period plus bank holidays

Flexible working policy

Lead a values-led organisation that is committed to improving the financial wellbeing for local people

Essential

Senior management experience within a financial institution

Proven ability to lead and implement business growth strategies

Experience with marketing, business development, and stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinker with the ability to work proactively and independently

Excellent verbal and written communication

Desirable

Credit Union experience

If you think you could be the right fit for this role, please submit your application as soon as possible.

About UsAt Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities.

We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do.

Our employees’ skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.

EEO and Compliance

PLEASE NOTE:

This role will require passing a Standard DBS check and a credit check.

Cash Box is recruiting for this post using CU Recruitment Ltd, an Employment Agency. We accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this permit or right, or who are pending an application to obtain this permit or right should not apply. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here. We have made a commitment to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please click here for more information on our guaranteed assessment scheme.

For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Elaine Todd on 07966 343269.

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