Director of Finance and Operations (Part-Time, Remote – UK)

Organization: Dartington Service Design Lab
Location: UK – Fully remote (with occasional travel and access to co-working spaces)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Part-time (0.6 FTE, 21 hours/week, flexible scheduling)
Salary: £69,080 FTE (£41,808 pro rata)
Application Deadline: Thursday, 17 July 2025 at noon
Start Date: Autumn 2025

About the Role

Dartington Service Design Lab is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations to join its Senior Leadership Team, driving the charity’s operational, financial, and strategic foundations.

This pivotal role combines strategic oversight with hands-on responsibility across:

• Financial planning and reporting

• Governance and compliance

• People and culture

• IT systems and infrastructure

• Team wellbeing and organisational resilience

You will work closely with the CEO to strengthen and scale the Lab’s systems and support impactful work that reshapes services for children and young people across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy, budgeting, and day-to-day financial management

• Oversee HR, IT, legal, risk, and compliance processes

• Support a positive, inclusive, and values-driven organisational culture

• Ensure operational excellence and sustainability of the charity’s infrastructure

• Collaborate across teams to support bold, systemic initiatives

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Significant experience in finance and operations at a senior level

• Background in the non-profit, social enterprise, or consultancy sectors

• Strong commitment to equity, anti-racism, and social justice

• Confident working at Executive and Board level

• Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution

• Skilled in collaborative leadership and creating inclusive workplace cultures

Working at Dartington Lab

• Flexible hours (spread across 3–5 days)

• Remote-first model across the UK

• Inclusive, purpose-driven work culture

• Transparent salary progression without negotiation to support equity

• 30 days annual leave (18 days pro rata), pension, and co-working budget

Application Notes

• Application deadline: 17 July 2025 at 12:00 PM (UK time)

• An Enhanced DBS check is required

• No salary negotiation on appointment – progression is based on tenure and performance

• Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply