Business Operations Manager

About artresearch.tech

Artresearch.tech is a research studio providing technical solutions for complex artworks and installations worldwide.

The company was set up in 2023 by Star Holden after a decade working in the industry. We are a small team based in our workshop in Frome, Somerset, with 2 Directors, 1 full time Production Manager and 5 freelance Art Fabrication Assistants.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised, proactive and practical Business Operations Manager to become a key part of the day-to-day running of the company.

This is a varied role combining business administration, financial administration, HR, project and budget oversight, contracts, client liaison and operational coordination.

You will need to keep a clear overview of what's happening across the business — from project budgets, costs and timelines to staffing, contracts and client requirements — and make sure potential problems are spotted early and followed through.

You won't be responsible for the technical delivery of projects, but you'll need to understand what's happening across them so that the administrative and commercial side of the business stays on track.

We are not specifically looking for someone from an arts organisation or creative studio and technical experience isn’t required. We are looking for someone who can bring structure, accuracy, commercial awareness and initiative to a busy small business.

Maternity Cover - A role with the potential to become permanent

The position is initially an 18-month fixed-term contract, created to provide operational continuity during a planned period of maternity leave for the Managing Director.

There will be approximately 4–5 months of handover and training before maternity leave begins.

However, this is intended to be more than temporary maternity cover. As the company grows, we see potential for the Business Operations Manager to become a permanent part of our management and operational structure.

Subject to the needs and financial position of the business, and the success of the arrangement, there may be an opportunity for the role to continue beyond the initial 18 months.

There may also be an opportunity to increase hours during the Managing Director's maternity leave, by mutual agreement.

Reports to

Company Directors

Salary & Benefits

£25,800 per annum (£43,000 FTE)

0.6 FTE / 24 hours per week

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

4% employer pension contribution

Contract

18-month fixed-term contract

Recruitment Process

Please send a CV and short covering letter to georgia@artresearch.tech

In your covering letter, we'd particularly like to hear about a role in which you have had to manage a wide range of administrative, financial and/or organisational responsibilities.

Timeline

Closing date

Sunday 4 October 2026

First interviews

Week commencing 28 September 2026

Second interviews

Week commencing 5 October 2026

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, early applications are encouraged.

References

Please provide details of 2 previous employers who can be approached for references.