Operations and Finance Manager

• This role is for three days a week. Salary negotiable based on experience and funding permitting.

Role

We are currently looking to recruit a well-organised, conscientious and proactive individual to join our small and dedicated team – this role is for three days a week; however, potential job share opportunities will be considered.

The Operations and Finance Manager is a key operational role within the organisation and involves both strategic and financial duties. We expect the successful candidate to spend a proportionate amount of time on both operations and finance, which may vary throughout the year depending on work commitments.

As a charity, we are regulated by OSCR, and ideally, the successful candidate will have knowledge of or experience working for a third sector organisation.

Reachout with Arts in Mind provides services for members who are at various stages of managing their wellbeing. The position will involve interaction with members on a regular basis, and as we are a small staff team, the list of duties is not exhaustive.

The post holder will report to the Executive Artistic Director and work closely with the Senior Facilitator & Engagement Manager. The role will involve supporting the Executive Artistic Director in completing funding applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel
• Qualification to college/university level
• Mental health and wellbeing training
• Preparing Annual Accounts
• OSCR returns
• Knowledge of the arts and its use in wellbeing therapies
• Experience of using Sage Accounting
• Preparing financial summaries for the Board of Directors
• Experience of HR and employment legislation
• Respect for confidentiality and sensitive information
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent team player
• Third sector experience

Application Notes

To apply for this role, please complete the Reachout application form along with a covering letter. We are expecting your personal statement on your suitability for the role to match against the essential and desirable skills detailed above, as well as highlighting your specific experience and competence.

As part of your application, please provide 2 referees stipulating whether we can contact them prior to interview. One must be your current or most recent employer.

Closing date for applications is Monday 28th April at 5pm.

We will be using a scoring-based system to shortlist and select for interview measured against the Essential and Desirable skills.

All candidates selected for interview will be asked to prepare a 15-minute presentation based on their experience and research on Reachout with Arts in Mind. The interview will then follow a series of questions asked by a panel and then a discussion answering any questions you may have.

This is a great opportunity to join Health in Mind and be part of our growing future!