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Today Carnegie UK aims to improve collective wellbeing by influencing public policy and practice.

Carnegie UK has been working to improve wellbeing in the UK and Ireland for over 100 years. Established in 1913 by the Scottish-American philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, that mission has evolved over time to reflect changes in society and governance.

We now focus on influencing policy and practice at a systemic level, building on evidence and research to argue for change.

Values

We work in ways that reflect our organisational values, which were co-produced by the staff team and trustees:

Motivated by change

we are galvanised by wellbeing approaches that change people’s lives for the better; we commit to assessing and understanding our impact.

Challenging

we recognise that social progress requires asking hard questions of ourselves and others; we commit to using research and evidence to speak truth to power.

Collaborative

we believe in radical kindness as the connection we have to each other and to wider society; we commit to putting strong relationships at the heart of everything we do.

Kind

we are invested in the collective impact of alliances; we commit to building coalitions to tackle wellbeing injustices and change systems.

Current vacancies

Head of Finance, Governance and Risk

We’re looking for an experienced finance professional who is motivated by the prospect of working in a values-led policy organisation.

This is a 4 day per week post with a FTE starting salary of £67,694.

We have a 3-point salary scale and the top of the scale is currently £70,554. An annual cost of living award also takes effect from January each year (already applied for 2026).

To find out more about the role, download our candidate pack.

This recruitment is being led on Carnegie UK’s behalf by David Bond. For a confidential informal discussion or to learn more about the role, please contact David at [email protected] or 07801 490678.

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting letter of no more than two pages to [email protected]

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview by matching the details given in their application against the job description and person specification. We would therefore ask applicants to provide clear evidence to show how your experience, skills and knowledge match those requirements as well as telling us why you are interested in and motivated by the role.

Please also complete the Diversity Monitoring Form.

Key dates:

Closing date: 30th January 2026 at 5pm

Shortlisting: Complete by 6th February 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 9th February 2026

Interviews will take place at our office in Andrew Carnegie House, Dunfermline. An online interview can be arranged for any candidate unable to attend in person. Please indicate in your application if you would be unavailable on any of the dates set out above, we will do our best to accommodate you.

Working with us

Our people are key to our impact: we value their humanity, their experiences, lived or learned, and their skills. We aim to create a working environment where everyone feels valued, belongs, and can be their best.

Our working policy allows us to operate a flexible hybrid model with all staff working from a blend of office, home, and co-working spaces.

We have up to date policies on all our responsibilities as employers including flexible working, maternity and parental leave and pride ourselves on providing supportive line management and peer to peer learning environments. Our benefits reflect our emphasis on staff wellbeing.

We offer our staff excellent terms and conditions including:

  • 35 hour working week
  • Electric car lease scheme
  • 25 days annual leave and 12 public holidays
  • Death in service policy
  • 5 days paid time off each year for volunteering activities
  • A monthly allowance for co-working space
  • Flexi-time policy
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Hybrid working
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Generous employer pension contributions
  • Group Income Protection Scheme which includes access to health checks, second medical opinions and mental health consultations
  • Enhanced maternity/adoption/paternity pay

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Life in the UK Index

Carnegie UK’s Life in the UK index measures collective wellbeing across the UK. It is based on what people in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland tell us about their lives.

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How we work

Carnegie UK aims to improve collective wellbeing by influencing public policy and practice by conducting research, advocating for our ideas and bringing people together.

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Our board

Meet the trustees at Carnegie UK.

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