Deputy Chief Executive Officer

2 weeks ago


London Area, United Kingdom Marble Mayne Recruitment Full time

Arts Students’ Union

Deputy Chief Executive (Operations and Services)

Salary: £61,916.40

Location: High Holborn, London (will work across all sites)

Contract: Full time - 35 hours per week (hybrid working available)


Are you looking for a role where you are crucial to Arts Students’ Union’s service delivery? If so, we are looking for you A leader who is committed to supporting the backbone of the organisation to allow growth and development to ensure the continued opportunities for all students.


About the Students’ Union


Arts Students’ Union is membership organisation and registered charity. We deliver high quality services, representation, and support for over 22,000 students across London at the University of the Arts London. We work very closely with the University but are independent in the way we operate and are governed.


We believe in the power of students. Our elected Student Officers and Trustees provide strategic direction and leadership to over 35 permanent staff, 50 student staff and thousands of volunteers to deliver across 6 Colleges across London.


Our membership is wonderfully varied in its range of study from artists, designers and performers as well as being hugely diverse with students from all over the world coming to study at UAL’s prestigious colleges.


About the Role


Under the direction of the Chief Executive, the Deputy Chief Executive (Operations and Services) will be responsible for the overall financial management, business reporting and operational services for the organisation. The person within this role will develop controls, policies and procedures that work for a variety of audiences including student volunteers, staff and trustees. They will lead on setting the strategic financial goals for the organisation and take a proactive role in supporting our performance towards these goals. The role will also support several departmental managers who deliver organisational services in the areas of finance, commercial and central services. You will be confident in providing high quality strategic advice to the Board of Trustees regarding the long-term future of the organisation as well as supporting the wider team with day-to-day functions and operations.


We are looking for a dynamic leader who ideally has a relevant finance qualification or can demonstrate a high-level of job-related knowledge. You will also have good technical knowledge and hands-on experience of accounting software and finance systems. You will excel in developing systems and processes and be able to ensure that these are embedded throughout the organisation, ensuring the continued financial strength of the organisation. You will be a motivational leader who understands the importance of teamwork, communication and striving to offer excellence.


The successful candidate won’t necessarily need to come from the Higher Education sector, but you must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the trends and issues that affect our students. You will have a good understanding of charity governance, financial management and organisational development.


Over 80% of staff rated their favourite reason for working at Arts Students’ Union is their relationship with colleagues. Arts SU, the Board of Trustees and the University all offer an encouraging and flexible working environment and are committed to supporting the ongoing development to all staff to ensure they can be at their best.


Key Dates:


Closing Date: 12pm on Wednesday 22nd May 2024

First Stage Interviews (Remote): Tuesday 4th June 2024

Final Interviews (In-person): Wednesday 12th June 2024

How to Apply


Please click 'Apply’. We will then send Candidate Information Pack, Job Description, and full details of how to apply.


For an informal conversation about the role and application process, please contact our recruitment partners, Marble Mayne: jamie@marblemayne.co.uk



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