The Brain Tumour Charity

Director of Finance and Goverance
&
Director of People, Planning and Performance

The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally.

Committed to saving and improving lives, we’re moving further, faster to help every single person affected by a brain tumour. We’re set on finding new treatments, offering the highest level of support and driving urgent change. And we’re doing it right now. Because we understand that when you, or someone you love, is diagnosed with a brain tumour – a cure really can’t wait.

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Director of People, Planning and Performance - Please click here for the Job Description
Director of Finance and Governance - Please click here for the Job Description
All applications must include:
• A full curriculum vitae/resume
• Quoting the relevant role reference number:
Director of People, Planning and Performance - A041561
Director of Finance and Governance - A041563
• A covering letter highlighting the aspects of the job description and The Brain Tumour Charity that particularly attract you to the post (Microsoft Word document)
• Contact details for three referees, these will not be contacted without your permission. (References should validate a minimum period of six years employment)
• A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (which you will be redirected to once you have submitted your application) *
Right to work checks
If you are successfully shortlisted, our partner, Yoti, will contact you to complete an online right to work check. This is a quick and secure process, ensuring that all necessary legal requirements are met before proceeding further in the recruitment process.
Monitoring
One of Alumni Global’s and The Brain Tumour Charity’s objectives is to ensure that its workforce is reflective of the local community and therefore we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. So that we can successfully achieve these aims, while it is not mandatory we would encourage every applicant to complete the “Equal Opportunities Monitoring form” so that we can measure the effectiveness of our efforts. The Recruiting Manager does not have access to the Monitoring Information Sections of the application form at any stage of the process and the information provided will be kept entirely confidential.
For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
David Heaton, Principal Researcher or Owen Francis, Director whose details can be found at the bottom of this microsite.
Candidate adjustment
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the recruitment process please can you advise us so that we can ensure this is accommodated.
Director of Finance and Governance
Closing date: 19th February 2026
First stage interviews (virtual): 18th March 2026
Second stage interviews: 25th March 2026
Director of People, Planning and Performance
Closing date: 23rd March 2026
First stage interviews (virtual): 7 April 2026
Second stage interviews: 15th April 2026
Please ensure you have made a note of the final interview date(s). We recommend that you bookmark this microsite, as any potential updates regarding the role will be posted online.