Kettle's Yard is seeking a temporary Finance Coordinator to join the team until 31st July 2027 on a 21.9hr / week basis (0.6 FTE). This is to provide backfill support for the Finance Manager during the go-live of University of Cambridge's Financial Transformation Programme.
If you have experience of financial management and the associated administration and would enjoy helping to manage and operate the finances of a renowned UK Higher Education public gallery, we are looking for you.
The Finance Coordinator reports to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for providing backfill, ensuring a continued smooth running of the public-facing institution's finance function.
The role will be responsible for compiling the annual Museums and Galleries tax credits claim. It will provide financial advice and reports to internal and external stakeholders. It will also carry out various operational tasks (such as monitoring the shared Accounts inbox) while ensuring that institutional activity complies with financial regulations, and it will lead on supplier set-ups and payments. Finally, the role will assist with the roll out of new financial procedures within Kettle's Yard.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate excellent numerical and IT skills, meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to multi-task and prioritise workload. They will have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and an ability to deal with a wide range of people at all levels. They will be focused on efficiency and implementing improvements.
We believe that diversity strengthens and enriches us. We are committed to helping to make the arts and cultural sector a more diverse and equal place. To this end we are actively seeking to diversify our staff and would particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and people with disabilities, if you wish to self-identify please do so in your personal statement.
This opportunity is to support a financial transition and could be an excellent opportunity for a high achieving candidate looking to broaden their variety of experience or even looking to step into a role with greater responsibility.
About Kettle's Yard:
Kettle's Yard is the University of Cambridge's modern and contemporary art gallery. It was founded in 1957 by Jim and Helen Ede. It consists of a beautiful house with a collection of modern art and a gallery that shows a diverse programme of modern and contemporary art exhibitions. It has an international reputation for its programmes which includes concerts of new and classical music and an extensive and diverse programme of learning and community activities.
The closing date for applications is end of day Tuesday 20th October.
Interviews are expected to be held during w/c 26th October.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 July 2027 in the first instance.
Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a security check.
Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Any queries regarding this position should be directed to hr@kettlesyard.cam.ac.uk. Please bear in mind that due to limited staffing and a large number of applications, we will only be able to provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Please quote reference DC51299 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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Key information
Department/location
Kettle's Yard
Salary
£33,951-£39,906 pro rata
Reference
DC51299
Category
Assistant staff
Date published
5 October 2026
Closing date
20 October 2026