General Manager (CEO)

Job Reference Number: CUR0089

Oldham (Primarily office-based with some hybrid flexibility; occasional travel required)

36 hours 40 minutes per week, flexible working hours (typically 9-5); Permanent position

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum + 3% employer NEST pension (5% employee) + 25 days holiday (rising to 28 after 3 years) + bank holidays + free parking

Interviews being held late July/early August

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and driven General Manager to join a well-established organisation.

Our client is a not-for-profit financial institution dedicated to giving back to the local community by providing ethical financial services to those in need. Established for over 20 years, they serve people who live and work in the borough of Oldham.

They’re looking for a General Manager with strong experience in managing operations or leading an organisation to oversee day-to-day responsibilities and drive strategic growth. This role will involve operational oversight, strategic marketing, stakeholder engagement, and people management. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of the credit union while enjoying the benefits of working for a community-focused organisation.

The ideal candidate would be somebody with a background in financial services who is ready to step into a leadership position or continue their journey at the executive level. They will be eager to make a real difference in a close-knit team and help steer the organisation into its next chapter. If this sounds like you and you’re ready for your next career move, read on to find out more

The role

Day-to-day responsibilities

Lead and oversee all operational activities of the credit union
Engage with stakeholders and represent the credit union at external events and consortium meetings
Drive strategic marketing and business development initiatives
Line manage all 5 staff members and contribute to future hiring
Work closely with the Board and external partners to shape organisational strategy
Why would you want this role?

Help shape the future of a well-established credit union
Work closely with an experienced outgoing CEO during a comprehensive handover period
Benefit from a flexible working environment with hybrid options available
Enjoy excellent holiday allowance and pension benefits
The Person

Essential

Experience managing an organisation or working closely with senior leadership
Proven leadership and team management experience
Knowledge of regulatory requirements in financial services
Experience developing or managing budgets and business plans
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable working in a flexible, hands-on operational role
Ability to influence and manage internal and external stakeholders
Desirable

Experience within a financial institution or credit union
Proven ability to work with and present to a Board of Directors
Strong financial literacy and comfort with compliance frameworks
Ability to improve service delivery based on member needs
Familiarity with technical systems, especially in the credit union sector
Nice-to-have

Experience working within the credit union sector