Caroline joined as Director of Finance in 2019 and heads up the Finance, Tech, Property, Governance and people teams. She is responsible for day-to-day finances, compliance and strategic finance as well as being the executive lead for both the operational and investment property portfolio which includes a significant number of residential and commercial properties.
Caroline brings a wealth of relevant experience to St John’s, from a varied career including roles as Head of Finance for Wiltshire Council, a housing association and most recently, the Planning Inspectorate.
She has also worked in private practice providing accountancy, audit and corporate finance advice for a varied portfolio of clients, including for charities. She was also a forensic accountant for five years. Caroline has always been interested in the not-for-profit sector and, as well as working at St John’s, volunteers as an independent examiner for some smaller charities.
Caroline currently works as Finance Director for the Bath BID.
