Job Summary
Peer is recruiting an Operations Manager. Job Title: Operations Manager. Contract Type: Permanent. Hours and place of work: Four days a week (32 hours a week), Tuesday to Friday. Standard hours are 10:00–18:00, however we have a flexible approach to working from home and the role will require working occasional evenings and Saturdays. Salary: £35,000 (£28,000 pro rota). Reports to: Director. Application deadline: 11:00, Monday 15 September 2025. We are looking for someone with experience of managing organisational operations with a commitment to access, and who understands the importance of supporting artists and young people. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people in groups underrepresented in the arts and cultural sectors. If you have any questions about the role, please contact recruitment@peeruk.org. The appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
Role Purpose
The Operations Manager supports the Director and wider team in the day-to-day running of the organisation, taking specific responsibility for financial and operational management of Peer. The Operations Manager is responsible for maintaining the organisation’s overall budget; producing management accounts; monitoring and managing raised funds; building operations and some areas of charity governance.
Job Responsibilities
The Operations Manager supports the Director and wider team in managing the day-to-day running of the organisation, taking specific responsibility for financial and operational management of Peer. The Operations Manager is responsible for maintaining the organisation’s overall budget; producing management accounts; monitoring and managing raised funds; building operations and some areas of charity governance.
The Operations Manager reports to the Director of Peer. The role line manages a Bookkeeper and Gallery and Communications Assistant. The post holder will be required to be an appointed first aider and a fire marshal, as well as a key holder. They may, therefore, be called upon for out of hours emergencies. Appropriate training will be given.
Contact for more info: recruitment@peeruk.org
Job Requirements
Person Specification
Required
* At least 2 years of financial experience, including setting, monitoring and controlling budgets, producing management accounting reports and cash flow forecasts.
* Experience in the preparation of annual statutory accounts in line with Charities SORP requirements.
* Experience using QuickBooks or similar accounting packages.
* Excellent administrative and communications skills, both written and verbal.
* Experience of managing staff, with an ability to build team-spirit in the workplace.
* Proficient IT skills, particularly in MS Word, Excel, Adobe Programmes in Mac.
* Excellent ability to multi-task, delegate and prioritise.
* Confident working independently but also as part of a small team.
Desirable
* Experience of working in a small-scale arts organisation or charity.
* Experience and interest in charitable governance and developing and implementing policies and procedures.
* Interest in visual arts and working with artists.
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