Executive Director of Finance and Commercial
Key details
Salary: £120,000 per annum
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (with flexibility to meet the responsibilities of the role)
Contract: Permanent
Location: London, Hybrid
Closing date: 10.00am on Monday 23rd February 2026
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 check the recruitment pack.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please click the button below to submit an application using our online form.
If you have any additional questions about the role or how to apply please contact the People Team on 020 7772 6453.
We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We are therefore looking for candidates whose backgrounds, experience and identity enhance the diversity of our existing team. We are particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups at the College such as those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and those with a disability. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.
[We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa]