Chief Financial and Administration Officer

Creative Scotland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization dedicated to preserving Scotland's maritime heritage seeks a Chief Financial and Administration Officer. This role involves managing finances, supporting key projects, and ensuring strong financial policies. With the potential for hybrid work and a starting salary of £25,800 for part-time work, this position supports critical conservation efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial oversight and administration leadership.
• Ability to implement financial procedures and governance.
• Collaboration with senior management and trustees.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for financial management of the Unicorn Preservation Society.
• Ensure robust financial governance and strategic financial planning.
• Support for Project Safe Haven efforts.

Skills

Financial Management

Administrative Leadership

Strategic Financial Planning

Job description

Chief Financial and Administration Officer

Unicorn Preservation Society

Deadline: 17 July 2025 at 17:00

Ahoy - this role offers a rare opportunity to help secure the future of HMS Unicorn, Scotland's only surviving wooden warship. Few positions offer the opportunity to leave such a lasting legacy.

The Unicorn Preservation Society (UPS) has recently secured nearly £1 million from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to advance Project Safe Haven – its ambitious conservation initiative to relocate HMS Unicorn to Dundee's East Graving Dock. This critical move will ensure the long-term preservation of this irreplaceable maritime treasure while creating a purpose-built visitor centre that will transform Dundee's historic waterfront and enhance community engagement.

The Chief Financial & Administration Officer holds overall responsibility for the financial management of the Unicorn Preservation Society and the shore-based office in Dundee City Centre. This includes comprehensive financial oversight, administrative leadership, and support for Project Safe Haven. The role will be central to implementing financial procedures to support the organisation's growth and strategic objectives.

As a key member of the senior management team, you will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Trustees, Fundraising & Communication and Project Safe Haven teams to ensure robust financial governance, strategic financial planning, and effective administrative support across the organisation.

There is some opportunity for hybrid working. 18-month contract. This may be extended, subject to funding.

Salary is £43,000 FTE (0.6 pro rata equating to £25,800) with potential to increase hours from the initial 21 hours. Plus £1,500 Deputy Manager allowance.

For further information, please get in touch with [e-mail] (Eilish) or call 07720249200.

The deadline is Thursday 17 July 2025 at 17:00.