Finance Director

We re seeking a visionary Finance Director to help steer a respected, well-established charity at a pivotal moment in its strategic development.

Reporting to the Chief Executive and working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a key role in shaping the organisation s future, supporting its mission, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability. You will lead on all aspects of financial management, planning, and reporting, while also overseeing risk assurance, financial compliance, procurement, and pensions.

We are seeking a qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience, strategic acumen, and strong stakeholder engagement skills. You will be a collaborative leader who places people at the heart of your approach, with the ability to build effective relationships across the organisation and with external partners. As a charity, we value individuals who can work closely with our Board of Trustees and Finance subcommittee, and who demonstrate a strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, as well as environmental sustainability. Alignment with our values and purpose is essential.

We re looking for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader with:

• Proven experience in senior financial leadership, ideally within the charity or cultural sector.
• Strong understanding of charity finance, governance, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A collaborative, values-driven approach to leadership

Why Join Us?

• Join a fantastic, friendly team of over 400 staff and 400 volunteers.
• Free access privilege pass for your yourself and three other people.
• Work within a beautiful and unique location.
• Discount on catering and retail.
• Free Parking.
• Bike2Work scheme.
• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• 2 wellbeing days for all employees
• Work for a charity in the heritage sector where all profits are reinvested into further developing our charity, its people and reaching our communities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff and volunteer social events throughout the year.

As someone who is a potentially strong fit for this opportunity, upon clicking "Apply" your details will be forwarded to the recruiter, who may then contact you directly. Given the senior nature of this role, the recruiter may contact strong candidates that emerge on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.