Job Description

Vacancy: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS (DFO)

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Are you a highly experienced, driven and proactive finance & operations professional? Are you passionate about creativity and social impact? Would you like to join a multi-award-winning charity at a time of exceptional growth and impact? We would love to hear from you.

Create has just entered Year Five of its ambitious seven-year strategy to double its reach/impact by the charity's 25th anniversary in 2028. As the charity progresses into this critical phase of development, we have been awarded a major (320k) grant to support capacity building. This will enable the further implementation of Salesforce as the charity's CRM, focusing on the project management and finance functions of operation, transforming efficiency and reducing administrative strain. This will be achieved by creating the position of Technical Project Lead to project manage and oversee implementation of Salesforce; increasing capacity in the finance team by appointing a Finance Manager; and implementing new cloud-based financial accounting software to work alongside Salesforce. This is an incredibly exciting time to join the charity and make your mark.


The Director of Finance & Operations will direct, administer and coordinate the financial, governance, HR, IT and operational activities of the charity in accordance with company policies and the Strategic Plan established by the Chief Executive (CE) and the Board of Trustees, and to assure the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the planning, delivery and reporting of these activities.

Salary: 46,000-51,000

per annum depending on experience.

How to apply

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Download the application pack, which includes a full job description and person specification.


The deadline for applications is

9am on Wednesday 7 May 2025.

1st Interviews: Thursday 15 May at Create's offices

2nd Interviews: Tuesday 20 May at Create's offices


To apply, please send a completed application form with a short email providing a telephone number where you can be contacted in confidence.


Completed application forms can be emailed to recruitment@createarts.org.uk (please type the job title in the subject field).

Create is committed to a policy of equal opportunities embracing diversity in all areas of activity and welcomes applications from disabled people and people of all ethnicities.

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