Co-Director (Finance and Operations)

Job Summary We are seeking a warm, knowledgeable and experienced Finance and Operations specialist to co-lead Everyday into the next phase of its development. This is an opportunity to make a big impact within a joyful and creative arts organisation, playing a key part in the Wigan area. Job Description Applications are open for a new role within our team with a focus on Finance and Operations, who will also share responsibility for the leadership and strategic direction of Everyday alongside the Co-Director…

Job Summary

We are seeking a warm, knowledgeable and experienced Finance and Operations specialist to co-lead Everyday into the next phase of its development. This is an opportunity to make a big impact within a joyful and creative arts organisation, playing a key part in the Wigan area.

Job Description

Applications are open for a new role within our team with a focus on Finance and Operations, who will also share responsibility for the leadership and strategic direction of Everyday alongside the Co-Director (Partnerships and Projects). Our Co-leadership roles are designed to have separate day-to-day responsibilities, but with shared responsibility for the vision and financial sustainability of the organisation as a whole. This ‘dual’ approach to co-leadership typically involves 40-70% shared decisions and duties.

The two leadership roles are defined as:

– Co-Director (Operations and Finance), 3 days a week (0.75)* Hours may be increased to 4 days in the future, if desired, and funding is secured. – Co-Director (Creative Partnerships and Projects) 4 days a week (1)

Everyday operates with a flexible 4 day working week.

The Co-Director (Operations and Finance) will focus on leading on:

– Ensuring thoughtful consideration and planning around spaces, assets, premises and venues needed to fulfil our long term vision – Financial management, day-to-day operations and grant management – Ensuring grant compliance and funding requirements are met – Responsible for Health and Safety, and oversight of Safeguarding policy and practice – Oversight and development of administration, data, monitoring, communications and IT systems – Policy development and implementation. – Risk management. – Ensuring up to date governance, legal and contractual compliance, including understanding of different charitable structures

We are looking for an individual with these attributes:

– Strong organisational skills – Resilient and committed – Strategic thinker and creative problem solver – Values the arts as a tool for social justice and change – Collaborative and personable

Job Requirements

Essential:

– Experience of successful leadership in a senior role, ideally within a not-for-profit organisation and/or within the cultural sector. – Experience of successful organisational change management. – Experience of managing happy, effective teams. – A strong commitment to inclusivity in the workplace, particularly an understanding of neurodivergence. – Understanding of financial controls and monitoring, and use of online accounting systems. – Experience in managing organisational budgets, including restricted grant funding. – Good knowledge of key principles and practice of employment law and HR best practice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Safeguarding, Health and Safety.

Job Responsibilities

Key Role Responsibilities:

– Financial management, day-to-day operations and grant management. – Oversight and development of administration and IT systems. – Ensuring up to date governance, legal and contractual compliance.

Key Shared Leadership Responsibilities:

– Development and delivery of Everyday’s strategic vision and mission. – Organisational sustainability through fundraising and income generation. – Team management, providing direction and support to team members and managing HR processes.