Tai Tarian is the social landlord for over 9,000 properties across Neath Port Talbot. We are looking for motivated people who want to be part of a team who pride themselves on delivering excellence.
This is an exciting time for change in Tai Tarian with our vision to provide sustainable homes, develop sustainable communities and drive change for a sustainable planet.
We are currently looking for a Director of Finance and Technology & Innovation who will be responsible for the leadership and delivery of excellent services within our Finance, and Technology and Innovation teams.
This role is a permanent role with a salary of £134,040.
Reporting to the Chief Executive and operating as a key member of the Executive Management Team, the Director of Finance & Technology provides strategic leadership across the organisation’s financial stewardship, treasury, procurement, and technology and innovation functions.
Criteria for the role:
- Qualified Accountant to level 7, ACA, ACCA, plus 10 years post qualification experience.
- Have 10 years post qualification experience.
- Significant executive or senior strategic leadership experience within housing, property, regulated services, or similarly complex environments.
- Experience of advising Boards and senior executive teams on strategic financial and commercial matters. Operate effectively as a strategic executive leader within a complex organisation.
- Proven experience leading high-performing finance functions alongside broader corporate or transformation services such as IT.
- Demonstrate expert-level financial, commercial, and strategic leadership capability within a complex and regulated operating environment.
About the role:
This postholder will be a key member of the Executive Management Team, ensuring the delivery of our vision, values, business strategy and ambitious transformation programme.
Some of the duties of Director of Finance and Technology & Innovation
include:
- Setting the Finance and Technology Directorate’s strategic and operational standards in line with requirements for analysing and reporting of financial performance.
- Accountable for the leadership, performance and continuous improvement of Finance and Technology & Innovation services, to deliver results in line with the Corporate Plan, 30-year Business Plan, whilst managing financial risk.
- Lead with a people centric and inclusive approach that empowers colleagues, strengthens accountabilities, and builds a high performing culture.
- Develop senior leaders and teams to build capability, succession strength, and future organisational capacity.
Please see attached the role profile for Director of Finance and Technology & Innovation for the full job description and person specification.
About Us
Every one of us who works for Tai Tarian is passionate and committed to making a difference to our customers, employees, and the surrounding community and we work in a values-led culture that is Be Bold, Be Fair and Be Kind which empowers us to continually grow and change. As we expand to meet demand there are opportunities for career growth in many technical and management directions.
Find out more about us in our Candidate Pack, get a feel for what it’s like to work with us, find out what we’re looking for, about our recruitment process and decide whether you can see yourself as a part of our amazing organisation. You will also find hints and tips to support you with your application.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage suitably qualified applicants from all areas of the community.
If you would like further information about this opportunity, please contact [email protected]
If you are interested in applying for this role, please submit a CV along with a covering letter identifying the skills, experience, and knowledge that you have which make you suitable for the role.
Please note, if successful you will need to provide original documentation to confirm you have a right to work in the UK
Closing date: 14th August 2026
First stage interviews due to take place week commencing 24th August 2026. Second stage interviews will take place between 1st September and 11th September.
For more information contact our HR Department on 01639 505929 or visit our website www.taitaian.co.uk
Please note, the closing date is given as a guide. We occasionally close vacancies early in the event that we receive high volumes of applications. Therefore, we recommend that you apply early.