Finance and Governance Manager

New Writing North


  • Job Title: Finance and Governance Manager
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Literature
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 11 May 2026

  • Location:

    North East

Job Summary

The Finance and Governance Manager will coordinate and manage the financial and governance processes of New Writing North (NWN) liaising with all staff and servicing Trustees/Directors.

Job Description

The postholder’s responsibilities focus on the meticulous recording and reporting of financial data, supporting colleagues in the production of accounts and funder and statutory returns delivering excellent governance processes and communications and ensuring best practice in governance processes and administration are maintained at all times.

Job Requirements

The job pack includes a job description and person specification.

How to Apply

To apply for the post, you will be asked to upload:
– Your CV (no more than two pages)
– A supporting statement (no more than two pages)
– Details of two referees.

Your statement should include:
– Responses to the following questions with examples of your experience, skills and knowledge
– What motivated you to apply for this role?
– How would you would approach presenting management accounts to someone who has never seen management accounts before? What are your key messages and why?
– An outline of why you are the ideal candidate for the post and how your skills and experience align with those detailed in the person specification.

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