Finance & Resources Coordinator

Please download the recruitment pack by following this link: https://www.castlefieldgallery.co.uk/news/we-are-looking-for-a-new-finance-resources-coordinator/

APPLICATIONS SHOULD CONSIST OF:

1) A covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4), stating: - Why you are interested in the Finance & Resources Coordinator role - How you meet the person specification – what qualities and experience you will bring to the role if appointed and how you will deliver the role as outlined in the job description - Why you are interested in working at Castlefield Gallery

2) An up-to-date CV, that includes: - Your personal information, including how to contact you by phone - Detail of any relevant qualifications and/or training - Your employment history (including role titles, start and end dates, duties, reasons for leaving) - Names and contact details of at least two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer

Please send your application to: recruitment[at]castlefieldgallery.co.uk with Finance & Resources Coordinator in the subject line. Or, send your application by post to: Recruitment, Castlefield Gallery, 2 Hewitt Street, Manchester M15 4GB, U.K.

We are aware that not everyone has internet access and access to IT equipment at home and will take steps to make sure that this is not a barrier to applicants. We aim to remove any barriers, bias or discrimination that prevents individuals or groups from realising their potential and to develop organisational cultures that positively value diversity.

About the Role

We are looking for a Finance & Resources Coordinator!

Join Castlefield Gallery and work with us as we journey to 2024 when we’ll mark 40 years of supporting artists and making new art happen. The Finance & Resources Coordinator’s primary responsibility is to support the charity’s work by ensuring our organisation’s finances run seamlessly, and that we maximise and develop our resources. In doing so, the post-holder will contribute greatly to our on-going sustainability.

The post-holder will be responsible to the Castlefield Gallery Director & Artistic Director, working closely with them and the current Finance & Resources Coordinator. The advertised position will work alongside this role, which currently works at 0.6 / 3 days per week (24 hours), growing the overall capacity of the shared role to full-time.

The post-holder will work from Castlefield Gallery’s Manchester city centre offices and galleries, with some scope for flexible hours and home working. The post-holder will be expected to form part of a weekend rota, at times required to work during gallery weekend opening hours. Occasional evening work is also required. This role is an exciting opportunity to work with Castlefield Gallery as we approach a significant anniversary and embark on a new business cycle, having recently secured renewed funding from Arts Council England and Manchester City Council to 2025/26 inclusive.

Who Are We Looking For?

You will be good with figures and comfortable working with financial or equivalent systems and procedures. You will ideally have a broad experience of financial and resource administration and coordination. Experience working with Quickbooks Online accounting software is desirable, however, training can be provided.

Proactivity, an openness to learn and a can-do attitude are essential. You will be a highly organised and motivated individual, an enthusiastic self-starter and finisher. You will be happy working collaboratively and independently, being comfortable applying your own initiative to achieve positive results. You will be able to identify challenges and generate creative solutions. You will need to work to deadlines and manage a busy workload whilst having an eye for detail. You will be a considerate and effective communicator. As a small team, all staff must share a passion for Castlefield Gallery’s work and purpose, supporting each other to aim high in achieving our goals as a small-scale contemporary gallery, artist development organisation, and charity. Our values and commitments will align with your own and you will be motivated by the opportunity to work within a rewarding team environment. You will be committed to the principles of equality, diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week

Salary: £22,672.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Bookkeeping: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/06/2023