Work with ICF: Operations Manager

Art Rabbit Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic visual arts organisation in the UK is seeking an experienced professional to manage its operational performance and deliver ambitious programmes in public and professional development. Candidates must have proven expertise in organisational and project management within the visual arts sector. This role focuses on fostering equity, inclusion, and access. Salary ranges between £39,000 and £45,000 based on experience, with an application deadline of 05 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in organisational operations within the visual arts sector.
• Experience in project or programme management.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational performance of a dynamic visual arts organisation.
• Support delivery of public and professional development programmes.
• Foster equity, inclusion, and access within the organisation.

Skills

Organisational operations

Project management

Programme management

Job description

International Curators Forum (ICF) is looking for an experienced and highly organised professional to take responsibility for the operational performance of the small but dynamic visual arts organisation and charity. ICF is seeking someone who will provide efficient and responsive management to support the delivery of the organisation’s ambitious remit of public and professional development programmes, systems change work, and knowledge production, while working in a creative ecology committed to cultural transformation and fostering equity, inclusion and access.

Who can apply

Experienced arts and culture professionals with the right to work in the UK are eligible to apply. We welcome applicants of any nationality and from all backgrounds who have proven expertise in organisational operations, project or programme management, and experience within the visual arts sector.

What you get

Salary: £39,000 - £45,000 per year, based on experience

Deadline

05 January 2026