We’re looking for a Head of Finance to join the London Sinfonietta – one of the world’s leading contemporary music ensembles. This is a pivotal role within the organisation, ideal for a qualified and experienced finance professional who wants to contribute strategically to the success and sustainability of a world-renowned arts charity.
As Head of Finance, you will oversee all aspects of the charity’s financial management, including budgeting and forecasting, management and statutory accounts, audits, tax, systems development, risk management and policies, and selected HR-related processes. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive & Artistic Director and senior colleagues, reporting to the Council (board) at governance level, and play an integral role in the financial leadership of the organisation, ensuring its operations remain sustainable, compliant, and efficient.
This is a key post for someone looking to make a tangible impact within a creative, mission-driven organisation.
For further information please download the Job Description and Person Specification below.
Contract: Full-time or 4 days per week
Salary: c £42,000 - £45,000 per annum (pro rate if part-time), according to experience
Start date: October/November 2025
How to apply
To apply for this position please send a cover letter including a supporting statement outlining why you want to work for the London Sinfonietta and how you meet the person specification, and your CV to recruitment@londonsinfonietta.org.uk
All applicants must also complete the online Equity and Diversity form.
The closing date for applications is 12 noon, Monday 15 September
First round of interviews to take place week commencing 29 September
For any queries please contact Andrew Burke on Andrew.burke@londonsinfonietta.org.uk
Equality and Diversity form
London Sinfonietta is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. To assist us with our aim we ask you to complete an Equality and Diversity monitoring form with your application. Please access the Equality & Diversity form by clicking the following link or copying and pasting the address into your web browser: https://forms.office.com/e/M6UnUJAqwb
All responses submitted are anonymous and will be used for statistical and analytical purposes to monitor the effectiveness of our recruitment processes and will not be used by the interview panel for the purposes of selection.
Data Protection
London Sinfonietta is aware of its obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and is committed to processing your data securely and transparently. Please read our Data Protection Policy which sets out, in line with GDPR, the types of data that we collect and hold on you and how the data is processed.
