Organization: Peer
Location: London, UK
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Four days per week (32 hours), Tuesday–Friday, 10am–6pm (flexible working options, with occasional evenings and Saturdays required)
Salary: £35,000 (£28,000 pro rata)
Application Deadline: 11am, Monday 15 September 2025
About Peer
Peer is a cultural organisation committed to supporting artists and young people through access, participation, and engagement in contemporary art. The organisation values inclusivity and is particularly keen to encourage applications from groups underrepresented in the arts and cultural sectors.
Role Purpose
The Operations Manager supports the Director and wider team in the day-to-day running of the organisation, with responsibility for financial and operational management. This includes maintaining the overall budget, producing management accounts, monitoring raised funds, overseeing building operations, and supporting charity governance.
The role line manages a Bookkeeper and Gallery & Communications Assistant. The Operations Manager is also a keyholder, first aider, and fire marshal (training provided) and may be required to respond to out-of-hours emergencies.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial management, including maintaining the organisational budget and producing management accounts.
- Monitoring and managing raised funds.
- Overseeing building operations and supporting governance functions.
- Line managing the Bookkeeper and Gallery & Communications Assistant.
- Carrying out duties as keyholder, first aider, and fire marshal.
- Supporting the Director and wider team in the effective daily management of the organisation.
Person Specification
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Experience in managing organisational operations, including financial management and administration.
- A commitment to access and inclusivity in the arts and cultural sectors.
- Understanding of the importance of supporting artists and young people.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage staff and resources effectively.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit:
- A written statement (no longer than two A4 pages) or an audio/video presentation explaining how they meet the person specification.
- A supporting CV detailing relevant skills, knowledge, and experience.
- A completed Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form (downloadable from Peer’s website).
Applications must be sent to recruitment@peeruk.org by 11am, Monday 15 September 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
Please use the subject line: “Operations Manager – [Your Name]”.
Additional Information
The appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. For questions about the role, contact Peer at recruitment@peeruk.org.
Image credit: Peer exterior, Chris Offli’s Black Hands and Khadijah’s Garden (2016) photo: Deniz Guzel
