Co-Director (Finance and Operations)

Everyday


Job Summary

We are seeking a warm, knowledgeable and experienced Finance and Operations specialist to co-lead Everyday into the next phase of its development. This is an opportunity to make a big impact within a joyful and creative arts organisation, playing a key part in the Wigan area.

Job Description

Applications are open for a new role within our team with a focus on Finance and Operations, who will also share responsibility for the leadership and strategic direction of Everyday alongside the Co-Director (Partnerships and Projects). Our Co-leadership roles are designed to have separate day-to-day responsibilities, but with shared responsibility for the vision and financial sustainability of the organisation as a whole. This ‘dual’ approach to co-leadership typically involves 40-70% shared decisions and duties.

The two leadership roles are defined as:

– Co-Director (Operations and Finance), 3 days a week (0.75)*
Hours may be increased to 4 days in the future, if desired, and funding is secured.
– Co-Director (Creative Partnerships and Projects) 4 days a week (1)

Everyday operates with a flexible 4 day working week.

The Co-Director (Operations and Finance) will focus on leading on:

– Ensuring thoughtful consideration and planning around spaces, assets, premises and venues needed to fulfil our long term vision
– Financial management, day-to-day operations and grant management
– Ensuring grant compliance and funding requirements are met
– Responsible for Health and Safety, and oversight of Safeguarding policy and practice
– Oversight and development of administration, data, monitoring, communications and IT systems
– Policy development and implementation.
– Risk management.
– Ensuring up to date governance, legal and contractual compliance, including understanding of different charitable structures

We are looking for an individual with these attributes:

– Strong organisational skills
– Resilient and committed
– Strategic thinker and creative problem solver
– Values the arts as a tool for social justice and change
– Collaborative and personable

Job Requirements

Essential:

– Experience of successful leadership in a senior role, ideally within a not-for-profit organisation and/or within the cultural sector.
– Experience of successful organisational change management.
– Experience of managing happy, effective teams.
– A strong commitment to inclusivity in the workplace, particularly an understanding of neurodivergence.
– Understanding of financial controls and monitoring, and use of online accounting systems.
– Experience in managing organisational budgets, including restricted grant funding.
– Good knowledge of key principles and practice of employment law and HR best practice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Safeguarding, Health and Safety.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Co-Director (Finance and Operations)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Visual arts
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Thu, 01 Oct 2026

  • Location:

    North West

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Job: Co-Director (Finance and Operations)

Job: Co-Director (Finance and Operations)

Organisation: Everyday

Postcode: WN11NA

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