Head of Finance and Company Secretary - Glastonbury Abbey

Aim Museums; Glastonbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent heritage organization in Glastonbury is seeking a Head of Finance and Company Secretary to oversee financial governance and compliance. This role involves managing the finance team, acting as Company Secretary, and ensuring strong financial planning at a world-famous heritage site. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with senior management experience and strong commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with proven senior management experience, preferably in heritage or charitable sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on financial governance and administrative matters, ensuring compliance.
• Manage the finance team and act as Company Secretary.
• Oversee HR functions and support charitable objectives.

Skills

Qualified accountant

Senior management experience

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Head of Finance and Company Secretary - Glastonbury Abbey

Job Title: Head of Finance and Company Secretary

Hours: 30 hours per week

Terms: Permanent

Location: Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset

Responsibilities

• Glastonbury Abbey is looking for a skilled and dynamic finance professional to join our senior leadership team. You'll lead on all financial, governance, and administrative matters, ensuring robust systems, compliance, and strong financial planning for this world-famous heritage site.
• Reporting to the Director, you'll manage the finance team, act as Company Secretary, oversee HR functions, and work closely with colleagues to deliver our charitable objectives.
• This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic financial leadership with the chance to help shape the future of one of England's most iconic historic landmarks.

Qualifications

• We're seeking a qualified accountant with proven senior management experience (preferably in the heritage and/or charitable sectors), strong commercial awareness, and excellent communication skills.

How to apply

For full details of the role and person specification please download the application pack at the link below.

Deadline for applications: Friday 3 October