Trustee, and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An arts organization in Nottingham seeks a new Board member with financial expertise to chair the Finance and Audit Committee. This role involves supporting financial decisions, preparing for Board and committee meetings, and contributing to the organization’s financial strategies. The commitment averages one day per month. Applications are invited via email until October 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong financial understanding and experience.
• Ability to chair Finance and Audit Committee meetings.
• Skills aligning with Nottingham Contemporary's values.

Responsibilities

• Chair the Finance and Audit Committee.
• Support Board members with financial decisions.
• Prepare for and take part in Board meetings.

Skills

Financial expertise

Experience in board roles

Job description

We are looking for a new Board member with financial expertise to chair our Finance and Audit Committee, support our work, and bring new skills, expertise and ideas for the future of our organisation.

At Nottingham Contemporary, we believe in the power of contemporary art to inspire, challenge and bring people together. Our vision is to be a leading international contemporary art gallery, known for our innovative exhibitions, events and local engagement programmes. We are in an important moment in Nottingham Contemporary’s history as we deliver a transformative process of rearticulating our purpose and shaping our future. This includes securing our long-term financial standing by developing and working towards ambitious and entrepreneurial income generation strategies and building on new and existing partnerships, members and supporters.

We are looking for someone with strong financial understanding and experience to join our Board as a trustee and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee. This role is key to supporting Board members with financial decisions and understanding, providing a link between the Board and the Finance and Audit Committee and working closely with the Director and Senior Leadership Team.

We would normally expect trustees to prepare for and take part in 4–5 Board meetings per year. In addition, you will be expected to prepare for and chair up to 5 Finance and Audit Committee meetings per year. All trustees support the development of key pieces of work and are invited to voluntarily attend the 3 exhibition openings per year and other fundraising, networking and promotional functions. In total, this is estimated as a time commitment of an average of 1 day per month.

To apply to become a Nottingham Contemporary trustee, please send:

• A short statement (maximum 500 words, or alternatively a 4-minute recorded/filmed response) which outlines why you would like to become a trustee and the skills and expertise you feel you can bring to Nottingham Contemporary which align with our values (see 'Essential Criteria').
• An up-to-date CV, detailing any voluntary or Board-level experience.
• Details of one professional reference.

Send applications as a PDF or video/audio file to [e-mail]

Closing date: Wednesday 1 October 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 22 October 2025