Head of Finance & Operations

nearmejobs.eu

Job Summary

Head of Finance & Operations at Shubbak, leading financial management and organisational operations for a major international Arab & SWANA arts festival. Key role supporting delivery, governance and sustainability. £35–40k pro rata. Working pattern: 32 hours per week (across 4 days)

Job Description

Lead finance and operations across Shubbak’s festival and year-round programme. Oversee budgets, compliance, HR and governance, ensuring effective organisational delivery.

Working pattern:
32 hours per week (across 4 days)
Standard working day: 8 hours per day
Contract: 2 years, with a temporary increase to full-time (40 hours/week) for approximately 3 months during the festival period
Working hours can be scheduled flexibly between 09:00-19:00, with core hours from 10:30-16:30

Job Requirements

Significant experience in financial management, reporting and operational leadership within a creative or cultural organisation. Proven experience managing complex budgets, financial controls and reporting processes. Experience in festival or event contexts and contract management across staff, freelancers and partners. Strong understanding of compliance requirements including Arts Council England NPO frameworks, charity law and governance. Experience in HR processes, recruitment and team management. Ability to manage complex workloads and multiple deadlines with strong problem-solving skills. Experience contributing to fundraising and organisational planning desirable. Knowledge of marketing/PR in the cultural sector beneficial. Strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and accessibility. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Head of Finance & Operations
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Performing arts
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Wed, 05 Aug 2026

  • Location:
    London

Apply now
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (nearmejobs.eu) you saw this job posting.

Share

Practitioner for after school drama clubs for children (4-11 year olds)

nearmejobs.eu Job Summary Drama after school clubs Job Description I'm looking for enthusiastic, experienced and…

27 minutes ago

Drama, Dance and Singing Teacher at Perform

nearmejobs.eu Job Summary Perform is recruiting actors who can sing and dance to teach drama,…

27 minutes ago

Treasure Registrar

nearmejobs.eu Job Summary The Treasure Registrar plays a key role in supporting the administration of…

27 minutes ago

OPEN CALL: Actor for Camden Fringe Production

nearmejobs.eu Job Title: OPEN CALL: Actor for Camden Fringe Production Salary: Unpaid Hours: Full time…

27 minutes ago

Administrative Director and Co-CEO, The Cori Graz

nearmejobs.eu Job Details Company Job Details The Cori Institute of Molecular and Computational Metabolism of the Austrian Academy…

1 hour ago

Brand and Customer Manager Vaccines & Pharma

nearmejobs.eu Job Description The Brand & Customer Manager (BCM) is a key member of the…

7 hours ago
For Apply Button. Please use Non-Amp Version

This website uses cookies.