About Canterbury Festival Canterbury Festival is Kent''s leading arts festival, presenting a diverse programme of 120+ events every October featuring music, theatre, literature, talks, comedy and community events, as well as several weekenders and one-off events throughout the year. We also run an active year-round Public Engagement programme of workshops, interactive artworks, school projects, choirs, youth music and community showcases, giving over 12,000 people opportunities to discover and engage with the arts in 2025. Role Overview 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 and 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. In addition to core bookkeeping responsibilities, the postholder supports the Festival''s artistic programme by supporting on artist contracts, Box Office settlements, and VAT management. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with practical problem-solving in a creative environment and relishes working as part of a small, collaborative team. ..... full job details .....