Candidate Pack for Head of Finance, Governance and Risk vacancy

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.