Chief Finance & Risk Officer – Wonderseekers

Aim Museums; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is on the lookout for a Chief Finance and Risk Officer to lead financial strategy and operational excellence. This pivotal role will involve collaborating with senior leadership to ensure the charity's sustainability and compliance with governance standards. If you're passionate about using financial leadership to make a positive impact on children's lives and the environment, this is an extraordinary opportunity to join a transformative organization poised for growth and greater influence.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of financial operations and risk management.
• Align financial goals with the charity’s mission and ensure compliance.

Job description

Chief Finance & Risk Officer – Wonderseekers

Job Title: Chief Finance and Risk Officer

Salary: Between £60,000-£70,000 per annum depending on experience

Hours: Full time

Terms: Permanent

Wonderseekers, the charity behind Winchester Science Centre, is seeking a senior leader to drive the charity’s financial strategy and operational effectiveness.

The Role

As a key member of the Executive Team, the role will provide strategic oversight of financial operations, risk management, and key support services, ensuring the charity’s long-term sustainability. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and trustees to align financial and operational goals with the charity’s mission of engaging children with science to improve their lives and contribute to a sustainable future. This leadership position will also focus on the efficient delivery of essential support functions, ensuring compliance with governance, legal obligations, and safety standards, and fostering a culture of excellence across all areas.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role at a charity with a powerful purpose and a solid financial foundation. Following a period of remarkable transformation, we are poised for even greater impact—investing in sustainability, expanding our reach, and enhancing our impact-driven science engagement experiences. If you’re passionate about leveraging financial leadership to create a better future for children and the planet, we’d love to hear from you.

Deadline:Monday 12 May 2025 9am
1st round interviews:20 and 21 May 2025 at Winchester Science Centre
2nd round interviews:w/c 9 June