We're Hiring: Head of Finance and Operations - Arts Emergency
Location: Remote or Manchester-based, coworking offices available nationwide
Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week) – flexible options available
Salary: c£42,000 p.a. + 3% pension contribution
Deadline: Midday, Friday 14 November 2025
  
Arts Emergency is a mentoring charity and support network helping young people from underrepresented backgrounds break into the creative and cultural industries. We're growing fast, and we're looking for a strategic, inclusive leader to join our Leadership Group and help shape our future.  
  
About the Role
As Head of Finance & Operations, you'll lead on financial strategy, operational systems, and organisational planning. You'll manage a Finance Officer, and work with outsourced accountants, to oversee budgets, ensure compliance, and help us scale our impact nationally. You'll also act as Company Secretary and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Officer (training provided).  

What You’ll Do

• Lead finance and operations strategy
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and reporting
• Oversee HR, IT systems, and compliance
• Support safeguarding and organisational development
• Collaborate with the Leadership Group on long-term planning
• Represent Arts Emergency externally and uphold our values

  
About You
You’re a compassionate and proactive leader with:

• Experience in senior finance/operations roles
• Qualified, or studying towards a professional qualification would be preferred (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong financial acumen and strategic thinking
• Passion for equity, inclusion, and youth empowerment
• Excellent communication and team-building skills
• Knowledge of charity governance and risk management

  
Why Join Us?
We’re values-led, inclusive, and mission-driven
We support over 2,200 young creatives across the UK
You'll help shape a future where no young person faces a closed door to creativity
  
How to Apply
Send your CV and cover letter to Ellie at ellie.prideaux@tracerecruit.com with the subject line "Arts Emergency". First stage interviews will be held on 20-21 November.  
  
�� Please also complete our anonymous Equality & Diversity Monitoring Survey (link in application pack).