Chief Finance Officer
The Old Vic Theatre
London based with some homeworking
£100,000 per annum on a full-time permanent basis
For over 200 years, The Old Vic has been at the centre of its civic, creative and cultural community: London’s local theatre with global impact, reaching audiences of 350k+ every year with over 60% of those visiting for the first time. As a theatre operating independently as a registered charity, The Old Vic’s identity is built around its wider societal contribution and our collective mission to invigorate, inspire and open doors through world-class theatre for all.
The last two centuries have seen The Old Vic take on many identities but throughout this time one element has endured; an unwavering determination to remain a beacon of hope, entertainment, education, solace and inspiration with a social mission to be a force for good.
We are a not-for-profit theatre that is proud to be a charity. On top of ticket sales, we need to raise a further £4m a year keep our doors open – to allow anyone to be able to experience, make and benefit from theatre.
THE ROLE
The CFO will be responsible for the overall financial management of The Old Vic organisation and will have a day-to-day hand in the finance operation at the theatre, helping to analyse and grow the financial position. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team and in support of the Artistic and Executive Director, the CFO will play a leadership role, liaising with the Board to drive change to oversee governance, data, process improvements, cash flow planning, budget planning and tracking financial performance.
Alongside responsibility for the organisation’s financial leadership, the postholder will lead the organisation’s governance, legal affairs, risk management and regulatory compliance framework, ensuring the charity meets its statutory obligations and operates in accordance with charity law, company law, fundraising regulations, employment legislation and relevant sector-specific requirements. The role will act as principal adviser to the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees and Board Committees on governance, compliance and organisational risk.
INFORMATION
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Closing date: Sunday 15th November 2026
Preliminary interviews: w/c 16th November 2026
Final Panel interviews: w/c 23rd November and w/c 30th November 2026
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
We would also be grateful if you would complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form on the online application process. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application.
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