At some point in our lives, everyone will be affected by dying, death and bereavement and Marie Curie is dedicated to ensuring that people get the end of life experience they deserve. Everything we do – from providing expert care, practical information and emotional support to funding ground-breaking research and advocating for change – helps people approaching the end of their lives, and their loved ones, make the most of the time they have together. The global COVID-19 pandemic has heightened public appreciation of this issue and presents a real opportunity for us to make a step-change in our impact.

We are now seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who will be a key member of our Executive Leadership Team as we develop a new strategic approach which will guide us for the coming years. It is clear that we will need to make significant organisational changes to ensure that we remain financially sustainable and create the very highest impact for people at the end of their lives that we can.

The CFO will lead on and develop the activities required to ensure the financial sustainability of Marie Curie, by providing strategic and operational financial leadership that effectively addresses both the immediate and long-term requirements of the organisation. The successful candidate will be an outstanding leader with a successful track record leading finance functions in organisations of a similar scale and complexity to Marie Curie. Experience of operating within the charity sector would be particularly valuable but is not essential. Candidates will bring an authentic desire to work in the voluntary sector and a genuine commitment to the work of Marie Curie.

Reflecting the diverse communities that we are proud to serve, Marie Curie is committed to widening the diversity of its leadership and board. We actively and warmly encourage applications therefore from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Marie Curie on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference UAJAEB. Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Monday 16th November.