Chief Finance & Risk Officer – Wonderseekers

Job Title: Chief Finance and Risk Officer

Salary: Between £60,000-£70,000 per annum depending on experience

Hours: Full time

Terms: Permanent

Location: Wonderseekers, Winchester

Closing date: 9:00 am, 12 May 2025

Wonderseekers, the charity behind Winchester Science Centre, is seeking a senior leader to drive the charity’s financial strategy and operational effectiveness.

The Role

As a key member of the Executive Team, the role will provide strategic oversight of financial operations, risk management, and key support services, ensuring the charity’s long-term sustainability. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and trustees to align financial and operational goals with the charity’s mission of engaging children with science to improve their lives and contribute to a sustainable future. This leadership position will also focus on the efficient delivery of essential support functions, ensuring compliance with governance, legal obligations, and safety standards, and fostering a culture of excellence across all areas.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to step into a pivotal leadership role at a charity with a powerful purpose and a solid financial foundation. Following a period of remarkable transformation, we are poised for even greater impact—investing in sustainability, expanding our reach, and enhancing our impact-driven science engagement experiences. If you’re passionate about leveraging financial leadership to create a better future for children and the planet, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply

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Deadline: Monday 12 May 2025 9am 
1st round interviews: 20 and 21 May 2025 at Winchester Science Centre 
2nd round interviews: w/c 9 June