Head of Finance and Operations

Toonspeak Young People's Theatre; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Toonspeak Young People’s Theatre seeks a Head of Finance and Operations to lead core functions in a youth-led organisation in Glasgow. You will shape financial strategy, HR policy and IT systems, ensuring robust governance and sustainable foundations for creative work.

You’ll be a strategic, highly organized leader who can thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and manage a team across finance, HR and operations, with hybrid working options available.

Qualifications

• Experience leading finance, HR, compliance and organisational systems.
• Able to manage budgets, audits and produce management accounts.
• Line manage a staff team and work within a senior management context.

Responsibilities

• Lead on finance, HR, compliance and organisational systems.
• Oversee budgets, audits and management accounts.
• Line manage a staff team and contribute to strategic decision making.

Job description

Toonspeak Young People’s Theatre's Head of Finance and Operations is a pivotal leadership role at an exciting moment in our journey. As we look ahead to celebrating our 40th birthday in 2027, and build on the momentum of recent funding successes, this is a unique opportunity to help shape the next chapter of a bold, impactful, youth lead organisation based in the northeast of Glasgow.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will lead on finance, HR, compliance, and organisational systems, ensuring strong, sustainable foundations that enable our creative work to thrive. From managing budgets, audits, and producing management accounts to overseeing IT systems and line managing a staff team, this is a varied and influential role at the heart of the organisation.

We’re looking for a strategic, highly organised leader who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. You’ll be collaborative, solution focused and motivated by making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. If you’re ready to play a central role in a dynamic organisation with ambitious plans, we’d love to hear from you!

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week (flexible and hybrid working options available)

Location: Barmulloch, Glasgow (flexible/hybrid options)

Interview Date: Week beginning 5th October