The Actors’ Benevolent Fund supports professional actors and stage managers in times of need, and in 2022 we spent over £1.6M on charitable support. The organisation has a bold new ambition to increase its reach and impact within the performing arts community, helping many more people and expanding the range of support to result in meaningful and sustainable change. It is an exciting time to be joining the charity, with the opportunity to make a real difference to a community dedicated to bringing so much meaning and inspiration to others.

We have created a Head of Finance & Operations post to help us achieve this ambition, through managing the financial, operations and governance areas of the organisation. Activities range from supplying accurate and timely management accounts and information as well as implementing financial controls, through to making payments, preparing reconciliations and maintaining records of funds. They also include manging the day-to-day functioning of the organisation, including IT, health and safety and information compliance, as well as adhering to legal and regulatory obligations. There will be the opportunity to create and shape new policies and processes in conjunction with the CEO.

We are looking for someone with an ACA, ACCA or similar level of qualification, who is experienced in running a small accounts department in a hands-on role and producing both management and statutory accounts. Ideally you will also have experience in managing operations within an organisation. This could include with health and safety, governance, IT or buildings maintenance. You will have high attention to detail and accuracy, as well as strong interpersonal skills to be able to work well with people at all levels.

We are open to this role being either four or five days per week (with the salary pro-rata as applicable), and the role is based at our office in central London, with some flexible working. To apply, please send an up-to-date CV and covering letter specifying how you meet the points contained within the person specification.

The application deadline is midnight on Tuesday 28 November, and interviews will be held on Friday 8 December at our offices in Adam Street, central London.