Head of Operations and Finance (Maternity Cover)
Super Culture are looking for a dynamic, nurturing, strategic-thinking individual with a good eye for numbers to come on board as our Head of Operations and Finance during the maternity leave of our Executive Director. We are seeking someone with a strong financial and people management skillset who shares our passion for North Somerset and the transformative potential of arts and culture in our communities.
Salary: £40,000 FTE. Pro Rata £24,000 for 3 days per week 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed-term 10 months (with the potential for extension up to 12 months)
Planned start date: 7th April 2026
During the Maternity Leave of our Executive Director, the Head of Operations and Finance will work closely with our General Manager and Creative Director in managing the care of our small team and the processes, planning and governance that underpin and guide our portfolio of creative events and projects.The company is looking for someone to support, steer and guide the organisation and collaborate in the development of effective processes and systems. We are a team of 8 and are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a small team as a supportive, adaptable and approachable manager and leader.
Our Head of Operations and Finance will be a strong leader who has the motivation to have a role in delivering an ambitious and wide-ranging programme of work. The successful candidate will be a strong team-player, adaptable, intuitive and able to demonstrate prioritisation and self-direction as the company is hybrid and so lone or home working forms part of the pattern of work. We are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator, approachable and clear in their expectations with the ability to think strategically in the short and long-term.
We are developing an approach to organisation culture that is trauma-informed, care-fuelled and relational. We would like our Head of Operations and Finance to share our ethos and support the building of positive organisational culture.
The Head of Operations and Finance role would suit someone with strong financial, governance and Management skills. While experience of working in the arts and culture sector may be helpful it is by no means essential, and we welcome applicants from other sectors who feel that they could deliver the role and support the organisation.
The role is being offered on a temporary employed contract, but we would be open to conversations with freelancers who feel they could deliver the role on a more flexible freelance basis.
How to apply
- Download the Job Pack here
- Please send applications in the form of a CV and a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) telling us why you are interested in applying and how you think you would be a good fit for the role and the organisation. If you prefer to submit your covering letter in the form of a video or audio file please share files via WeTransfer to george@superculture.org.uk
- Please also complete this Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form here
- Send your applications should to Georgina Tivenan-Densley, Executive Director at george@superculture.org.uk
Application deadline: 9am Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Interview date: Friday 13th February 2026