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Finance Officer (Part-time)

Job Title: Finance Officer (Part-time)

Reports to: Festival Director & Chief Executive

Location: Canterbury Festival Office (CT1 2JA) (flexible/hybrid working arrangements are available by mutual agreement)

Contract: Permanent, part-time 2-3 days/week with additional hours during the pre-/post-October Festival period

Salary: £28,000–£30,000 per annum (pro rata), dependent on experience

Application deadline: Monday 26^th January 2026 at 9am

As a charity, we are committed to cultural excellence, financial transparency, and responsible stewardship of our resources and we are now seeking a part-time Finance Officer to play a vital role in the financial management of the Festival. This role works closely with the Festival Director & Chief Executive and the wider team to manage the Festival’s day-to-day financial operations and support strategic financial planning within a busy arts organisation, ensuring accurate financial administration, reporting, compliance, and informed decision-making.

To apply, please download and read the full job description, then send the following to info@canterburyfestival.co.uk by Monday 26th January 2026 at 9am.

• A cover letter outlining how you meet the job description and outlining your suitability for the role;
• Your CV;
• A completed Equal Opportunities form. The form will be separated from your application on receipt. You can download it here.

Late applications will not be considered.

Shortlisting will take place w/c 26th January with interviews held w/c 2nd February 2026.

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Festival Assistant

Reports to: Festival Director & Chief Executive  

Location: Canterbury Festival Office (CT1 2JA) (flexible/hybrid working arrangements are available by mutual agreement) 

Contract: Permanent, full-time with additional hours during the pre-/post-October Festival period 

Salary: £24,000–£25,000 per annum, dependent on experience 

Application deadline: Monday 2^nd February 2026 at 9am 

With responsibilities ranging from programming administration, artist liaison, event management, box office and marketing support to general office administration and volunteer co-ordination, the Festival Assistant provides practical, organised and reliable assistance to ensure the smooth curation and co-ordination of events and the Festival office. The role is varied, hands-on and well suited to someone with a passion for the arts looking to build experience in arts administration and festival planning and delivery within a busy, close-knit cultural organisation.

To apply, please download and read the full job description, then send the following to info@canterburyfestival.co.uk by Monday 2 nd February 2026 at 9am. 

• A cover letter outlining how you meet the job description and outlining your suitability for the role;

• A copy of your CV;

• A completed Equal Opportunities form. The form will be separated from your application on receipt.You can download it here.

Late applications will not be considered.

Shortlisting will take place w/c 2^nd February with interviews held w/c 9th February 2026.  

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Work Experience

Canterbury Festival aims to deliver training and development opportunities for young people, providing hands-on experience of arts management. These opportunities are arranged in advance through discussion with the team.

The Festival offers a wide range of placements with activities including project support, event delivery, supporting the learning and participation programme, marketing placements, graphic design and arts administration.

Priority will be given to applicants who have previously volunteered for the Festival or who are students with an educational provider who is strategically linked. If you would like to register an interest, please email amandaseftonhogg@canterburyfestival.co.uk

Volunteering with Canterbury Festival is a great opportunity to try out new skills, gain experience, make friends, enjoy being part of a team and most of all, have fun helping to make a great festival happen.

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Become a Volunteer

Volunteers will:

• Gain experience of customer care and events management.
• Meet new people and be part of a friendly team.
• Feel a sense of achievement.
• Be supporting the arts in Canterbury.
• Enjoy high quality performances.

You will be working alongside a tight knit and friendly family of festival staff, some of whom are permanent and others who come together each year to make the festival happen.

What we are looking for

We are looking for team players with good common sense; volunteers who are reliable, enthusiastic, flexible, able to listen and share. You should also be able to recognise your own limitations, take responsibility for yourself and adhere to any health and safety instructions which are given to you by the team. But most importantly of all we ask that you ensure you commit to any shifts you agree to, as last minute changes can be very difficult to resolve and staff shortages could reflect badly on the festival.

Click here to download the volunteer application form

Click here to download the volunteer info pack

Click here to download the volunteer terms and conditions

For more info, please contact Tina at tina@canterburyfestival.co.uk