people make it work
- Job Title: Finance and Operations Manager (Freelance)
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours:
Part time - Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Hybrid
- Closing date: Wed, 06 Aug 2025
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Location:
UK-wide
Job Summary
Job Description
People make it work has worked at the forefront of sector support in the cultural sector for over 20 years, supporting individuals and organisations to change and develop, through innovative programmes, bespoke client projects, coaching and facilitation.
As Finance and Operations Manager, you would be leading on the financial management of the business, and helping us to revolutionise our operating systems as a key function of our work to ensure this much needed sector support continues to be widely available. We are keen to work with you to develop our operations in a way that reflects the creative, innovative nature of our work.
You would carry out a piece of initial work over six months to include an in depth financial analysis of the business, establishing robust financial processes and working strategically with the Directors to plan for a sustainable and resilient future.
This role would be for 8 days a month for the first six months and then 4 days a month moving forward.
As a small team, we work collaboratively and dynamically and we are looking for someone to join us on the next chapter of our development as an organisation.
Job Requirements
- Demonstrable experience in financial analysis, management and forecasting
- Demonstrable experience of working with small businesses
- Experience in establishing organisational systems and project management tools
- Excellent understanding of the arts and cultural sector in the UK
- Strong organisational and multitasking skills with attention to detail
- Proficiency in QuickBooks (or similar software), Microsoft Office and Google Drive
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team
- Ability to work independently, under your own initiative to get tasks completed in good time and to a high standard
- You will be comfortable working in a small, fast paced organisation
How to Apply
We would like to know about your employment history, relevant experience and how you meet the job requirements. You can share this with us in a format of your choosing which might include:
A CV or equivalent and a letter or
A video or audio file that gives us the relevant information
Please send your application to Laura Twemlow [email protected] by 12pm on Wednesday 6th August.
Interviews will take place on 14 August and will be 30 min conversations on Zoom.
If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role in advance of applying please get in touch with Clare Thurman [email protected]
We are committed to working inclusively, and we are happy to provide support during the process of applying for this role. This support might include BSL or audio description, or working around caring responsibilities. Please get in touch with Clare if you think you might want some support in making your application or for the interview process.
- Contact name: Clare Thurman
- Contact email: [email protected]
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