We’re looking for a Head of Operations to join the team at Friction Arts.

Friction Arts delivers community-rooted creative projects, events and partnerships across Birmingham and beyond. This role will play a key part in supporting the organisation’s continued development and the ambitious programme of work planned over the coming years.

The Head of Operations will lead on the day-to-day operational management of the organisation, helping ensure Friction Arts runs sustainably, effectively and in alignment with its values and artistic mission. Working closely with the Executive Director and Artistic Director, the role will support organisational systems, financial and administrative processes, governance, HR and operational planning across the organisation.

It’s important to us that Friction’s team reflects the communities we work with and for, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment across the organisation. We particularly welcome applications from people from global majority backgrounds, and from D/deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent people, who remain underrepresented within parts of the arts sector. If there are adjustments that would support you through the application or interview process, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate them.

Salary: 37-40K FTE

4 days/ 32 Hours weekly

Based at the Edge, Digbeth with flexible working

Closing date: Midnight 21st June 2026

Interviews: 24th/25th June

For further details and to apply, you can download an application pack here

If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the application please email manon@frictionarts.com