Vacancies

Finance Manager

Application deadline: Midday on Monday 2nd March 2026

Overview

Cornwall Heritage Trust has experienced rapid but strategic growth over the last five years and, having just celebrated our 40th anniversary, we are about to set a strategic plan which builds on this growth while ensuring that the charity is financially sustainable and resilient for a further 40 years.

We are looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join the team and work with us to ensure reliable and accurate financial record-keeping as well as coming up with innovative and creative solutions to help to build income generation. That’s where you come in!

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of working within financial management in the charity sector to be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the charity and to provide a steer on the strategy moving forwards.

This will include production of regular management information and draft annual financial accounts, oversight of key operations such as payroll and VAT as well as supporting the income generation activities of the Trust and contributing to the smooth running of the fundraising function. 

To be successful within this role you will need to have the skills and expertise to be able to work independently and without constant supervision. We are looking for a self-starter with excellent attention to detail and the imagination to come up with new and innovative solutions. Outstanding people and communication skills will be required for the line management of staff, but also when presenting management information to the trustees, CEO and senior leadership team.

Working closely with the CEO and Board of Trustees, this role will be key to strategic and organisational development.

Finally, a great sense of humour and a willingness to help the wider team when required is essential. 

How to apply

An application form can be downloaded below and should be completed with reference to the role specifications detailed in the recruitment pack.

This should be emailed to Cathy Woolcock on careers@cornwallheritagetrust.org by midday on Monday 2nd March 2026 and ensure that your email is entitled “Application for Finance Manager vacancy”. You may enclose a CV and covering letter if you wish, however, applications without the application form will be disregarded.

Process

Shortlisting will take place shortly after the deadline date and selected candidates will be invited to an interview, which is expected to take place on the week commencing 9th March 2026. All applications will be acknowledged and the outcome advised in due course.

Contact

If you would like to find out more about the vacancy, please feel free to get in touch for an informal chat with Cathy Woolcock in the first instance.

Email careers@cornwallheritagetrust.org
Phone 01209 707008