Chief Finance Officer
£80,000 - £90,000 per annum
This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Chief Financial Officer to join Garsington Opera to drive important strategic and commercial goals for this internationally renowned and well loved performing arts organisation.
Garsington Opera provides a wonderful programme of opera as part of it’s summer festival, promoting artistic excellence in partnership with world-renowned orchestras, the Philharmonia Orchestra and The English Concert. Garsington Opera is proud of it’s Young Artists’ programme, supporting emerging professional singers and creatives in training, mental wellbeing, and practical support. This is an pivotal time of growth and development for the Company as their major new £14.5m Studios building is about to open, giving rehearsal rooms, a café and offices and projected income from external hires.
Artistic Director Douglas Boyd introduces this summer’s Festival for a taste of what to expect
The Role
The newly created Chief Financial Officer role will support Garsington Opera in driving longer-term commercial and strategic growth. Working closely with the Executive Director and as part of the senior management team, you will optimise new revenue streams and ensure business and financial systems are fit for purpose in supporting new revenue growth.
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Benefits
Holiday: In addition to the 8 bank holidays GO gives 24 days (pro rata) paid annual leave, rising to 26 days’ entitlement after two years of continuous employment, rising to 28 days’ entitlement after five years of continuous employment. This includes 4 days which must be taken over the Christmas Period.
Pension: We operate a contributory pension scheme (NEST) to which employees are auto enrolled after three months of employment.
Death in Service Scheme: We operate a death in service scheme (with AIG) to which employees are auto enrolled immediately (subject to the conditions of the scheme) commencing employment, provided on a benefit level of 4 times basic annual salary.
Dress rehearsal tickets: 4 x Dress Rehearsal tickets for each opera being performed every year. Access to discounted tickets depending on availability.
Working arrangements: The Company’s offices will be at Garsington Studios, Wormsley, near Stokenchurch, Bucks. We operate a hybrid system of work/home working, with employees generally being in the office 3 or 4 days a week.
How to Apply
The recruitment process is being undertaken by Ivy Rock Partners on behalf of Garsington Opera.
Application Timetable:
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Application Deadline: 17th May 2024
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Shortlisting: 23rd May 2024
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First Stage Interviews: w/c 27th May 2024
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Final Stage Interviews: w/c 3rd June 2024
Application is by submission of a full CV and covering letter.
Please contact Holly Arrowsmith from Ivy Rock Partners for more information: E: holly@ivyrockpartners.com
T: 07760 565 161