Overview
Figurative is an independent charity dedicated to impact, investment and innovation in the cultural and creative sector. We bring together deep expertise through Arts & Culture Finance (formerly part of Nesta) and New Philanthropy for Arts & Culture to unlock new and innovative ways of funding and supporting the UK’s arts ecosystem.
Figurative manages three investment portfolios that have supported over 60 organisations and raised more than £30 million in investment capital over the last decade.
We believe arts and culture have the power to transform lives and communities. Our mission is to ensure cultural and creative organisations can thrive, test bold ideas, and build sustainable futures.
The Role
The Operations Assistant is a new role at Figurative, supporting the Operations Manager and the wider team to ensure processes are as streamlined and efficient as possible and evolve with the growth of the organisation. The Operations Assistant will have the opportunity to work across a variety of areas, from finance and data analysis to event support and CRM database development.
Key Responsibilities
The demands of this role will be both operations specific and general to Figurative. You will play an important role in supporting the operations and finance functions within Figurative. In particular, this includes:
- Responsibility for accounts receivable and accounts payable management, across both Figurative and its impact investment funds
- Supplier communications and management, including maintenance of up-to-date records and contracts
- Maintaining up-to-date records of credit card expenses and receipts
- Updating cash reconciliations and payment trackers and providing updates and accurate corresponding figures to the Investment Team and Operations Manager
- Maintaining Figurative’s shared drive, ensuring all documents are filed in a timely and well-organised manner
- Providing administrative support in the monitoring of organisation and fund reporting requirements
- Working closely with Figurative’s Operations Manager to ensure new company-wide initiatives are established and maintained with strong and compliant operational and financial processes
- Maintaining the CRM system and ensuring records are accurate and updated on a regular basis
The general Figurative duties will include:
- Diary management and co-ordination for wider team meetings and events
- Minute taking, including during fund investment committees
- Inbox management and dealing with all incoming general enquiries
- Management of company-wide document signing processes
- Collaborating on the development of internal processes to ensure the efficient and effective management of data
- Contributing to the development of a company-wide intranet, drawing on processes and guidelines in place across each department
- Supporting the wider Figurative team on matters relating to technical/ IT queries, logistical queries, incoming and outgoing post and other day-to-day matters arising
The Person
The role requires a self-starting and curious individual, with the initiative and enthusiasm to seamlessly support Figurative’s work across the cultural and creative sector. Specifically, with the following:
What We Offer
- Salary: £30,000, depending on experience
- Location: Hybrid working arrangement based at Somerset House in central London, with flexibility and some travel within the UK.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension contribution and the opportunity to develop your skills at the intersection of creativity, social change and investment.
- Hours: 3 days/week (0.6 FTE)
- Reports to: Operations Manager
Making an Application
Download the full Job Description in Word here.
To apply for this role, please submit your application below before midnight Sunday 22nd February 2026 via Charity Jobs below.
Apply for the Role here via Charity Jobs.
A one-page cover letter covering the following questions (max 200 words for each):
- Why do you want to join Figurative, and what aspects of this role are you most drawn to?
- Describe a time when you were assigned a task or project but didn’t immediately know how to do it. What steps did you take to learn what you needed and complete the task?
- What project, event, or task in a previous role made you feel the most motivated or excited to go to work?
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 2nd March 2026.
Please note that we actively screen for AI-generated applications. We are looking for authentic, personal responses that reflect your own experiences and motivations.
If you have any questions about the role, please email hello@figurative.org.uk.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those who are underrepresented in the investment sector to apply.
