Figurative
Job: Operations Assistant
Job: Operations Assistant
Organisation: Figurative
Postcode: WC2R 1LA
- Job Title: Operations Assistant
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours:
Part time - Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 22 Feb 2026
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Location:
London
Job Summary
Job Description
Figurative is an independent charity dedicated to impact, investment and innovation in the cultural and creative sector. We bring together deep expertise through Arts & Culture Finance (formerly part of Nesta) and New Philanthropy for Arts & Culture to unlock new and innovative ways of funding and supporting the UK’s arts ecosystem.
Figurative manages three investment portfolios that have supported over 60 organisations and raised more than £30 million in investment capital over the last decade.
We believe arts and culture have the power to transform lives and communities. Our mission is to ensure cultural and creative organisations can thrive, test bold ideas, and build sustainable futures.
The Role
The Operations Assistant is a new role at Figurative, supporting the Operations Manager and the wider team to ensure processes are as streamlined and efficient as possible and evolve with the growth of the organisation. The Operations Assistant will have the opportunity to work across a variety of areas, from finance and data analysis to event support and CRM database development.
What We Offer
Salary: £30,000 FTE depending on experience
Location: Hybrid working arrangement based at Somerset House in central London, with flexibility and some travel within the UK.
Hours: 3 days/week (0.6 FTE)
Reports to: Operations Manager
Benefits
The opportunity to develop your skills at the intersection of creativity, social change and investment and:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays + ability to buy additional holiday (pro rata for part time employees)
Pension (Employer Contribution 8% + a further 4% where the employee contributes 4%) + Life Assurance
Post probation – Private health and dental insurance
Job Requirements
The role requires a self-starting and curious individual, with the initiative and enthusiasm to seamlessly support Figurative’s work across the cultural and creative sector. Including the following:
Practical experience in diary management, minute writing, inbox management and prioritising tasks across multiple workstreams
Exposure to data entry, cleansing and analysis
Experience developing or supporting the development of new internal systems, processes and guidelines
Desirable: experience supporting the finance function of an organisation
Desirable: experience of working with arts & cultural sector organisations
Desirable: experience of social impact investing, in any capacity
Desirable: experience, and enjoyment, of working in a dynamic and varied role/ organisation
An understanding of the operational and financial processes involved in supporting an organisation of Figurative’s size and nature
Familiarity with a range of IT platforms
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please submit your application below before midnight Sunday 22nd February 2026. Please include a one-page cover letter covering the following questions (max 200 words for each):
● Why do you want to join Figurative, and what aspects of this role are you most drawn to?
● Describe a time when you were assigned a task or project but didn’t immediately know how to do it. What steps did you take to learn what you needed and complete the task?
● What project, event, or task in a previous role made you feel the most motivated or excited to go to work?
First interviews will be held virtually on Thursday 5th March 2026.
Second interviews will be held in person in our London offices on Thursday 12th March 2026.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those who are underrepresented in the investment sector to apply.
- Contact name: Ellen Hunter
- Contact email: [email protected]
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