Director, Finance and Commercial

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA)

Employment Type Full time 36 hours per week
Location Hybrid · United Kingdom (multiple locations) England · Scotland · Northern Ireland · Wales · London We're a fully hybrid organisation, with colleagues across all corners of the UK
Salary £110,000 - £126,000 (GBP) Fixed range, based on benchmarking
Team Finance and Commercial
Seniority Senior
  • Closing: 11:55pm, 14th Jun 2026 BST

Perks and benefits

Flexible working hours
Work from home option
Healthcare
Retirement benefits
Life Insurance
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Programme
Additional parental leave
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Paid emergency leave
Extra holiday
Professional development
Mentoring/coaching
Paid volunteer days
Extracurricular clubs
Cycle to work scheme

Candidate happiness

8.73 (1160)

Job Description

The Director, Finance and Commercial leads an efficient and effective high-performing service that delivers IPSA’s statutory responsibilities accurately and with confidence. The role is a key member of IPSA’s leadership team, attending Board meetings and committees, and representing IPSA with external partners including auditors and regulators. Working with colleagues, you’ll help deliver IPSA’s vision, purpose and strategic priorities.

With a strong focus on integrity, you’ll oversee an annual budget of more than £310m. You’ll ensure IPSA’s finance and commercial arrangements are principles-based, proportionate and compliant, supported by robust governance that delivers value for money for the taxpayer and strengthens public confidence in IPSA’s work. 

Please find a candidate information pack here. This includes the full job description, essential criteria for the role and a candidate profile. You'll also find information about IPSA, our values and culture, together with further information about the application and interview process.

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