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Art Research Technology Ltd; Frome; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Art Research Technology Ltd is seeking a highly organised Business Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the company in Frome. This is an 18-month fixed-term maternity cover involving administration, finance, HR, project and budget oversight, contracts and client liaison.

You will not manage technical delivery but will ensure the administrative and commercial side stays on track. The role offers potential for extension as the company grows, with 24 hours per week (0.6 FTE) and

Qualifications

• Highly organised, proactive and practical Business Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day running of the company.
• Role combines business administration, financial administration, HR, project and budget oversight, contracts, client liaison and operational coordination.
• You will track budgets, costs, timelines, staffing, contracts and client requirements to spot and resolve issues early.

Responsibilities

• Keep an overview across projects, budgets and timelines to ensure the business stays on track.
• Coordinate staff, contracts and client requirements; liaise with Directors.
• Support administrative and commercial activities without owning technical delivery.

Skills

Organised

Proactive

Commercial awareness

Initiative

Job description

Artresearch.tech is a research studio providing technical solutions for complex artworks and installations worldwide.

The company was set up in 2023 by Star Holden after a decade working in the industry. We are a small team based in our workshop in Frome, Somerset, with 2 Directors, 1 full time Production Manager and 5 freelance Art Fabrication Assistants.

About the Role:

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and practical Business Operations Manager to become a key part of the day-to-day running of the company.

This is a varied role combining business administration, financial administration, HR, project and budget oversight, contracts, client liaison and operational coordination.

You will need to keep a clear overview of what's happening across the business — from project budgets, costs and timelines to staffing, contracts and client requirements — and make sure potential problems are spotted early and followed through.

You won't be responsible for the technical delivery of projects, but you'll need to understand what's happening across them so that the administrative and commercial side of the business stays on track.

We are not specifically looking for someone from an arts organisation or creative studio and technical experience isn’t required. We are looking for someone who can bring structure, accuracy, commercial awareness and initiative to a busy small business.

Maternity Cover - A role with the potential to become permanent:

The position is initially an 18-month fixed-term contract, created to provide operational continuity during a planned period of maternity leave for the Managing Director.

There will be approximately 4–5 months of handover and training before maternity leave begins.

However, this is intended to be more than temporary maternity cover. As the company grows, we see potential for the Business Operations Manager to become a permanent part of our management and operational structure.

Subject to the needs and financial position of the business, and the success of the arrangement, there may be an opportunity for the role to continue beyond the initial 18 months.

There may also be an opportunity to increase hours during the Managing Director's maternity leave, by mutual agreement.

Reports to:

Company Directors

Salary & Benefits:

0.6 FTE / 24 hours per week

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Timeline:

Second interviews: Week commencing 5 October 2026

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, early applications are encouraged.