Director of Finance and Operations

Salary: £39,000 - £46,000 depending on skills and experience
Hours: 37 hours per week
Based: Preston City Centre
Application Deadline: Midday on Monday 25th June 2018
Interview date: 24th July 2018


Curious Minds is seeking a dynamic finance professional to play a pivotal role in supporting the charity’s ambitious plans for growth and sustainability. Having secured Arts Council funding until 2022 and with a healthy level of free-reserves, this is an exciting time to join the team and help shape the organisation through a period of significant development.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly-regarded strategic arts education charity with regional, national and international reach. It presents a great development prospect for someone looking for a new challenge or wanting to take the next step in their financial career.

Reporting to the CEO, the successful candidate will take strategic responsibility for the financial management and direction of the charity, as well as leading on key operational areas including: Human Resources, IT systems, CRM, Data Protection and Health & Safety. You will be the main point of contact for the External Auditors and providers of Payroll, Legal, HR, Health & Safety and IT support.

We are offering a generous salary with great benefits and a fulfilling role working in a friendly, flexible and supportive environment.

For further details and information on how to apply for this position, please download the full job specification.

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