At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial operations and strategy for a Christian charity, ensuring compliance and robust controls.
- Company: Westcott House, a welcoming theological college in central Cambridge.
- Benefits: 38 days annual leave, generous pension scheme, free meals, and on-site parking.
- Other info: Permanent role with excellent career growth opportunities and commitment to diversity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in theological education while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in finance and leadership within a charitable context.
The predicted salary is between 62500 - 62500 £ per year.
Westcott House is seeking to appoint a full-time Finance Director to take up post in October 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and capable Finance Director to make a difference in a Christian charity with an open and inclusive ethos. The Finance Director is a member of the Senior Leadership of the college and has a pivotal role in ensuring its success in delivering its charitable objects. The Finance Director supports the Principal and Trustees in developing and implementing the strategy of the college, oversees and ensures excellent delivery of all financial operations, ensures compliance with all legal and regulatory structures applicable to the college, and ensures clear processes and robust controls are in place and adhered to consistently.
Theological education in the Church of England has faced considerable challenges in recent years, particularly as a result of a drop in numbers of people entering training for ministry. We are looking for a senior colleague who will be inspired by the opportunity to help us navigate the coming years on a secure financial footing, so that we continue to deliver exceptional theological education for the Church.
This is a permanent, full-time role. The post holder will be expected to work on site, subject to any reasonable adjustments required under the Equality Act 2010. The salary for this position is currently £62,500 per annum. The 2026 pay review is currently underway, and any increase would be applicable from 1 September 2026.
Benefits include:
- 38 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Membership of a generous non-contributory pension scheme and death in service benefit
- Free meals on site during working hours in term time
- On-site parking
- A rewarding work environment within a friendly, welcoming team
Situated in central Cambridge, Westcott House is a theological college that prepares people for public ministry in the Church of England and offers theological education, training and research opportunities to clergy and lay people. Training people for ministry in the Church of England has been our core work over many years and continues to shape our life as a community. More recently we have been joined by increasing numbers of lay and ordained independent students, typically studying at a distance, who now make up around half of our student body.
The closing deadline for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 9 September 2026. If you are interested in joining our team, please complete the application form provided below and return to hr@westcott.cam.ac.uk. Applications should reference the job description and person specification. CVs will not be accepted.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate their right to work in the UK before employment commences. Westcott House is an equal opportunities employer and will select candidates against the criteria in this job description and person specification. Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates of UKME and global majority heritage. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process where required.
Westcott House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment.
Interviews will be held in September at Westcott House, Cambridge. Reasonable UK travel expenses will be paid.
Further particulars, including job description and full details on how to apply can be found below. If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact hr@westcott.cam.ac.uk. You are invited to complete the equal opportunities form and return this at your discretion.
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