Trustee Treasurer Recruitment

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ThickSkin Theatre is seeking a trustee with a background in accounting or financial management. This voluntary role involves attending board meetings and contributing to the governance of the organization. Ideal candidates will have experience at a senior level and a passion for the arts.

Benefits

Travel expenses reimbursement for non-local trustees

Qualifications

• Experience at Board or Senior Management level.
• Confidence to chair Finance sub-committee meetings.

Responsibilities

• Attend four Board meetings and four Finance sub-Committee meetings per year.
• Report to the wider board at regular meetings.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Management

Charity Governance

Interest in Arts and Culture

Job description

ThickSkin Theatre is an award-winning touring company. We are an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation and a driving force in Wigan Borough’s growing cultural ecology. We create exciting new theatre productions in our studio theatre in the heart of Wigan town, serving as a launchpad for national and international touring, reaching audiences across the world.

This is an exciting time to join ThickSkin and be part of shaping the future of theatre in the North West and beyond.

We are looking for a trustee with a background in accounting or financial management. The ideal candidate will have:

1. Previous experience working at Board or Senior Management level
2. Confidence to chair Finance sub-committee meetings
3. Ability to report to the wider board at regular meetings
4. Expertise in or willingness to learn about charity governance and finance
5. An interest in arts and culture

We welcome applications from everyone, particularly encouraging people who are usually under-represented in the theatre industry to apply.

Find out more about ThickSkin via our website: www.thickskintheatre.co.uk

Time commitment

The role is voluntary, with a commitment to attend four Board meetings and four Finance sub-Committee meetings per year. All meetings typically last two hours and are held via video call. We also hold one board ‘away day’ per year (personal travel expenses for non-local trustees are reimbursed). Between meetings, we may ask for attendance at events, advocacy, and ad hoc support. Appointments are for an initial term of three years, with the possibility of renewal for an additional three years.

How to Apply

Visit www.thickskintheatre.co.uk/workwithus to submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your skills, experience, networks, and why you wish to become a ThickSkin Trustee.

The deadline for applications is midday on Thursday, 26 June.

Interviews will be scheduled during the weeks of 30 June and 7 July, at mutually convenient times.