Head of Finance and Operations

About us

Cardiomyopathy UK is the national charity for people affected by cardiomyopathy, a heart muscle disease that affects around 1 in 250 people in the UK. We save and improve lives by raising awareness, campaigning for better treatment, promoting research and supporting people every step of the way, so that nobody has to face cardiomyopathy alone.

About the role

Under our new Chief Executive, we are reviewing our plans to make sure the charity is on a sustainable footing for the future. We’re looking for an experienced Head of Finance and Operations to help lead us through this next chapter. Working closely with the Chief Executive and Trustees, you’ll shape our financial strategy, strengthen our financial model, oversee our IT and operations, and help build firm foundations for the future. This is a part-time, hand-on role where your skills and insight will make a real difference to people living with cardiomyopathy.

Job summary

Provide strategic financial leadership to the charity, ensuring that its finances are well managed, reflect best practice, comply with relevant legislation and help the charity to meet its objectives.

As a member of the Leadership Team, work with the Chief Executive, other members of the Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees to identify the charity’s long-term financial and operational requirements, identify and manage organisational risk, and contribute to the charity’s overall development.

Line manage the Finance Manager and the IT Manager, providing direction, support and oversight so that day-to-day finance, IT and data activity is delivered effectively and that the charity’s systems, data protection arrangements and use of CRM and AI tools support its work.

Oversee and make arrangements for our operational functions, including office premises, health and safety, mandatory staff training and the review of HR and operational policies, so that the charity provides a safe, compliant and efficient working environment.