Chief Financial Officer

Green Park Interim and Executive Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Greater London is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to shape financial strategy and manage diverse income streams. Reporting to the CEO, you will influence major projects and lead multi-site operations. Your background should include strategic financial leadership ideally across various sectors, with a strong focus on achieving commercial outcomes while sustaining the charity's objectives. The role emphasizes equity and inclusion. Closing date for applications is 3rd February 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic financial leadership and management.
• Proven track record in managing complex distributed estates.
• Commercially-minded with diverse income stream experience.

Responsibilities

• Shape the investment model and financial strategy.
• Manage finance, technology, and procurement activities.
• Influence major capital projects and multi-site operations.

Job description

Remuneration: ~£151,000

London (3 days a week)

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.

As a charity, English Heritage cares for over a million objects and hundreds of historic sites across England, covering 6,000 years of history. We open them up, share their stories and find new ways for everyone to engage with our shared heritage.

With over 100 staffed locations and 300 properties nationwide, we operate at significant scale, balancing our charitable purpose with ~£155m in commercial income from admissions, membership, retail, food and beverage, and online sales.

Role Overview

We are seeking a new Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will have strategic influence across finance, technology, procurement, and major capital projects, and will shape the entire investment model. This role demands a commercially‑minded leader, from any sector, with experience of multi‑site operations, complex distributed estates, and diverse income streams.

Equity and Inclusion

English Heritage is committed to working in an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Contact

If you want to know more about the role or selection process, please contact our Executive Search partners, Green Park, at [e-mail].

To find out more, please visit our microsite: https://micro.green-park.co.uk/english-heritage/

Closing date: 11:59pm Tuesday 3rd February 2026