At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and planning for a prestigious art collection.
- Company: Royal Collection Trust, a key player in the arts and culture sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunity to shape national heritage, and work with influential stakeholders.
- Other info: Empowering leadership role with opportunities for collaboration across diverse teams.
- Why this job: Join at a pivotal moment to make a real impact on cultural preservation and access.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in strategic finance and governance, ideally in charitable or commercial sectors.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Royal Collection Trust cares for and presents one of the largest and most important art collections in the world, held in trust by His Majesty The King for his successors and the nation. Uniquely within the Royal Household, it operates without recourse to public funds, reinvesting income from visitors and commercial activity into conserving the Collection and extending public access across Royal residences and galleries in the UK and through loans and exhibitions worldwide. As visitor numbers and retail performance continue to recover strongly following the pandemic, Royal Collection Trust is developing an ambitious new strategic plan.
We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join at this pivotal moment and play a central role in shaping and delivering that strategy. Reporting to the Director and working closely with the Chief Operating Officer and the wider Management Board, the CFO will lead strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, and provide clear, insightful analysis to support decision‐making. They will ensure exemplary financial management and compliance across the charity and its trading subsidiary, oversee reserves, capital projects, insurance and risk, and play a key role in governance at Trustee level. The CFO will also contribute to cross‐Household finance, risk and sustainability work, representing Royal Collection Trust on relevant committees and working groups.
We are looking for an experienced senior finance leader with a significant track record in strategic finance and governance, ideally spanning both charitable and commercial environments and with exposure to visitor‐focused, retail or e‐commerce activities. You will bring strong analytical capability, sound judgement and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to a range of stakeholders. An empowering and empathetic leader, you will be comfortable operating at board level in a complex, multi‐stakeholder organisation, able to build high‐performing teams and work collaboratively across disciplines and locations. Politically astute and values‐driven, you will relish the opportunity to support an organisation of national and international significance at a time of change and opportunity.
Applications should be received by noon on Friday 3rd July 2026.
Chief Financial Officer in London employer: Royal Collection Trust
Royal Collection Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the stewardship of one of the world's most significant art collections. With a strong commitment to employee development and a collaborative work culture, staff are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on national heritage. Located within the prestigious Royal Household, employees benefit from a dynamic environment that values innovation and strategic thinking, particularly as the organisation embarks on an ambitious new strategic plan.
