Chief Financial Officer

Join to apply for the Chief Financial Officer role at English Heritage . Heritage is for everybody, and we are here for heritage. Heritage lives in places and people, memories and stories, artefacts and traditions. It can connect us all to the past, and to each other. It can make us happier, strengthen every community, and help shape society for the better. Everybody should be able to enjoy the benefits it brings. That’s why, as a charity, we care for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites in every part of England, from international icons to local treasures. And it’s why we open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everybody to enjoy, learn, play and create. We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer to join our team. This is a full‑time and permanent role, working 36 hours per week. Benefits Salary from £151,177, depending on skills, experience and location 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays, pro rata, rising to 28 days after 3 years Matched pension contributions up to 10% Flexible hours The opportunity to progress your career within the heritage sector Apprenticeship opportunities Subscriptions to professional bodies Free access to all English Heritage sites for you and up to six friends and family members 25% discount in our shops and cafés Enhanced maternity, paternity or shared parental leave Options to buy additional leave An inclusive working atmosphere; everybody is supported from all backgrounds, religions and with different needs Opportunities to attend some of our great live music and history events Key Responsibilities The new postholder will play a pivotal role in shaping our future. Working closely with the Board and executive team and overseeing a complex investment pipeline, you will help develop the 10‑year vision into a detailed rolling programme of 3‑year strategic plans. You will provide financial leadership and drive the operational and financial effectiveness of the organisation, ensuring all Corporate Services functions deliver consistent, quality, customer‑focused services. You will manage key relationships including the Chair of the Board of Trustees and the Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, as well as with Historic England, internal and external auditors, fund managers, pensions advisers, and insurers, regarding the responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer, including the performance of the external advisers. Qualifications Qualified CCAB accountant, with significant post‑qualification experience gained across different sectors and disciplines Experience of dealing with and recognising the distinct needs of a charitable organisation and a political sensitivity to effectively manage this Proven leadership of large multi‑disciplinary teams of professional/specialist staff, notably finance and, ideally, technology Successful experience of strategy development and business planning Committed to supporting and challenging the organisation's other functions and holding them to account to achieve excellence, efficiency, focus on output, and effective management control How to apply If you are interested in this position and would like to apply, please submit your application via: https://micro.green-park.co.uk/english-heritage/how-to-apply/ Contact: Tessa Catt, Executive Search partner at Green Park, email: tessa.catt@green-park.co.uk Closing date: 15/02/2026 23:59:59 #J-18808-Ljbffr