This page contains information about the current employment opportunities at Norden Farm Centre for the Arts. For all of the opportunities listed here, a full job description and application forms are available below.

Interviews will be arranged on receipt of application forms. Norden Farm Centre Trust strives to be an equal opportunities employer.

Head of Finance

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Finance

Hours: Part Time | 34 Hours a week (majority on-site)

Are you ready to put your financial expertise to work in support of a thriving local arts organisation?

Norden Farm, engages with more than 200,000 people each year, is seeking an exceptional Head of Finance to join its senior leadership team.

This is a key strategic role, offering the opportunity to help shape the future of a vibrant cultural hub at the heart of the community. The successful candidate will bring strong financial leadership, sound commercial judgement, and a passion for supporting the arts.

If you are an experienced finance professional looking to make a meaningful impact locally, we would love to hear from you.

Click here to download the Job Description: Head of Finance_Job Description

Click here to download the Application Pack: Application_Form

Deadline for applications: Monday 9 March at 12pm 2026

Please return completed application forms to [email protected]

Board Trustee Positions (Finance, Legal and Catering)

Join Our Board and Make a Difference!

We are a charity dedicated to enriching lives through creativity. We are seeking three dedicated individuals to join our Board of Trustees, on a voluntary basis.

We are specifically looking for individuals who have a passion for the mission of Norden Farm and a commitment to improving the lives of the people we serve, with expertise in:

Legal: a legal background and experience in governance, compliance, contracts, or regulatory matters to support the charity’s oversight and good governance (also sits on the finance and risk committee)

Catering: a background in management within the catering or food services / hospitality industries (also sits on the catering committee)

Finance: a background in financial oversight / accounting within non-profit, corporate of public sector settings (also sits on the finance and risk committee)

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are committed to ensuring that our Board is representative of the diverse communities we serve. To achieve this, we encourage applications from candidates with proven experience in, or knowledge of, our region.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are currently under-represented on the Board, including women, people with disabilities, and individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds.

Appointments will be made based on merit, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send a CV and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would like to join our Board to [email protected] by Wednesday 25 March 2026

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact our CEO Jane Corry at [email protected] or Chair on [email protected]

Volunteer

As a registered charity, Norden Farm relies hugely on the help of volunteers in all aspects of its day-to-day running. From administration based roles in our office, to stewarding shows or helping on the technical team.

If you would like to volunteer, please complete an online Volunteer application form.

Volunteer Crew

Would you like to join the expanding Norden Farm Volunteer Crew and gain experience working in the technical department of a busy professional theatre and arts centre?

For more information click here, email [email protected] or call Matthew on 01628 682561