Operations & Finance Manager

Operations & Finance Manager

Portraits of Recovery Closing date: Fri, 20 Nov 2026

Artform: Visual arts
Role: Finance
Contract: Hybrid
North West

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Our Operations and Finance Manager is moving on to lead a charity as their CEO, which he has worked with for several years. Whilst proud to have contributed to his development this creates an opportunity for you to join us in our next phase.

Job Description

Working closely with our Founding Director and CEO, you will be a key member of PORe's senior leadership, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the organisation while helping turn our new five-year business plan into reality. You will provide the operational leadership, financial oversight and organisational coordination that enables our artistic ambitions to thrive

You will manage and build on systems and working practices developed over recent years, prioritise the essential day-to-day detail and tasks, provide line-management, support colleagues and turn plans into action. You will need strong operational, analytical and financial management skills, but also curiosity, judgement and a genuine interest in an organisation that works with contemporary art to challenge societal perceptions of substance use and recovery.

PORe is a small, close team with an informal and collaborative culture. We respect one another's different responsibilities and value people who are open, caring, respectful and inclusive. We work with artists, Recoverists (people in recovery) and cultural partners to challenge perceptions. We need someone who shares that commitment, is comfortable learning as they go and knows when to seek advice. Specialist experience of contemporary art or addiction recovery is not essential; curiosity is, along with a desire for societal good and change.

Job Requirements

Relevant professional or equivalent practical experience demonstrating capability in financial and operational management; no specific degree is required.
Working knowledge of budgets, financial controls, cash flow and management reporting.
Evidence of independently managing day-to-day operations, maintaining organisational oversight and putting agreed plans or commissioned recommendations into practice.
Line management, including recruitment, staff support and performance development.
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office 365 skills, together with confidence in accounting and digital record-keeping systems.
Genuine interest in PORe's contemporary visual arts purpose, Recoverism and its commitment to challenging stigma. Specialist knowledge of contemporary art or addiction recovery is not required, but curiosity and respect for the work are essential.

Job Responsibilities

Take ownership of the day-to-day running of PORe, making timely decisions within agreed responsibilities, keeping an overview of organisational commitments and escalating material risks appropriately. Act as a trusted operational counterpart to the Director and CEO; deputise on agreed organisational matters.
Coordinate recruitment, induction, contracting, staff development and performance management with the Director and CEO.
Prepare and monitor organisational and project budgets, income projections and cash flow forecasts; investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective action.
Maintain the organisational risk register, policies, procedures and compliance timetable, ensuring appropriate escalation and board review.
Ensure core and other funding agreement conditions and reporting deadlines are monitored and met.
Coordinate digital suppliers or marketing personnel where appointed, without assuming responsibility for specialist creative or marketing strategy.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Operations & Finance Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Visual arts
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Hybrid
  • Closing date: Fri, 20 Nov 2026
  • Location:
    North West
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Job: Operations & Finance Manager

Job: Operations & Finance Manager

Organisation: Portraits of Recovery

Postcode: M4 6JG

How to Apply

A covering letter or statement explaining how you meet the essential criteria, with examples of relevant experience.
• A current CV with referee details. References will be requested at the appropriate stage of recruitment.
• A completed equality monitoring form.
• Due to the number of applications received you will not hear back from us unless invited for interview.

Application deadline: Friday 20th November by 12.00pm

We encourage early applications and will review them as received. We may interview and appoint before the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is identified, and close the vacancy early.

Notification of interview: No later than Friday 27th November

Planned interview dates: Either Friday 4th or Monday 7th December

Please tell us if you require reasonable adjustments to participate in recruitment. Requests for an informal conversation may be sent to the same email address.