Executive Director of Finance and Commercial

About the role

This is a defining moment to join the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). As we approach our centenary and enter a new five-year strategic period, the College is in a strong position. We have ambitious plans for growth, innovation and our future impact on women's health globally. We are investing in the leadership, systems and capabilities that will help us deliver our mission.

We have an exceptional opportunity for an Executive Director of Finance and Commercial to join the College and play a central role in shaping the future of women's health. As a member of the Executive Team, you will ensure the organisation has the financial resilience, commercial capability and operational foundations needed to turn strategy into sustained impact.

You will lead a portfolio of directorates and work in close partnership with the Chief Executive, Board of Trustees and Executive colleagues. This is not a purely technical finance role. It is a senior leadership position with real influence across the organisation, combining stewardship with forward-looking commercial and strategic leadership.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight, ensuring robust governance and value for money.
• Lead the development and delivery of innovative, sustainable commercial strategies.
• Steer the delivery and growth of our events and meetings business.
• Oversee the College's investment portfolios, pension scheme and trading company operations with appropriate risk management.
• Manage and develop high-performing teams across a portfolio of directorates including Finance and Commercial teams
• Model inclusive leadership and values-led organisational culture, supporting staff to excel in delivering the College's mission.

This is a rare opportunity for a leader who enjoys shaping strategy, influencing complex organisations and making a tangible difference to women's health globally.

For the full list of key responsibilities, please see the recruitment pack.

About you

This role requires a highly experienced financial and commercial leader with a deep understanding of charity governance and operations. You will be a credible, inclusive leader, comfortable operating at board level with experience guiding senior teams on financial and strategic matters.

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPFA or international equivalent)
• Deep understanding and experience of charity financial governance, audit, risk management and regulatory compliance
• Experience providing executive-level financial leadership in complex organisations, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector
• A strong track record of commercial decision-making and delivering sustainable income or growth
• Strategic judgement with the ability to balance opportunity, risk and long-term impact
• The ability to build trusted relationships, influence senior stakeholders and lead inclusive, high-performing teams
• Commitment to RCOG's mission to improve healthcare for women and girls globally.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including people with disabilities and Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates. We recognise that strong candidates may bring different career paths and experiences. If you are excited by the role and believe you can make a meaningful contribution, we encourage you to apply.

Our culture and benefits

You will be based at our London Bridge offices. While we offer hybrid working arrangements this role will require regular office attendance to ensure the visibility and collaboration expected of a senior organisational leader. We offer a supportive, values-led culture and a competitive benefits package, including:

• 10% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance and income protection schemes
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Executive coaching and tailored learning and development
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
• Enhanced wellbeing and family support
• Employee-led diversity networks
• Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

How to apply You are asked to upload your CV and a supporting statement of up to two pages outlining your interest and how you meet the person specification. Please visit our careers website, rcog-careers.org , to download the full job pack.

• To arrange a confidential call with the current post holder to discuss this opportunity, please contact .
• Deadline for applications is 10am on 23 February 2026.
• Find out more: rcog.org.uk rcog-careers.org

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer under the UK Government's Disability Confident Scheme . We take positive action in employing disabled people, please let us know if you wish to declare that you have a disability. If you require any adjustments to apply for this role please contact us via . We are happy to support with reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs throughout the recruitment process.

Please note: We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

About us

RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women's health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women's health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 18,000 members in the UK and internationally.

Our values of high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust are at the centre of all we do.