Trustee with Finance Expertise

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

Job summary

A regional arts charity in Brighton is seeking a Trustee with finance expertise to contribute strategically to its finances. Ideal candidates will possess a strong financial background and relevant governance experience. This unpaid voluntary role requires a commitment of 8-10 days per year, including meetings and events. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Reasonable expenses claimed

Equality and diversity commitment

Qualifications

• Strong financial background, ideally CIMA or ACCA qualified accountant.
• Experience in governance or charitable finance.
• Ability to support robust financial control and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic oversight of finances.
• Play a key role in the Finance & Audit Sub-Committee.
• Support the Board in delivering South East Dance’s mission.

Skills

Financial expertise

Governance experience

CIMA or ACCA qualified

Job description

South East Dance, the regional arts charity based in Brighton, is seeking a Trustee with Finance Expertise to join our Board. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic oversight of our finances as we continue to establish The Dance Space as a vibrant, welcoming, and accessible cultural hub for artists and communities across the South East.

We are looking for someone with a strong financial background, ideally a CIMA or ACCA qualified accountant, with experience in governance or charitable finance. You will play a key role in the Finance & Audit Sub-Committee, helping ensure robust financial control, compliance, and strategic planning, and supporting the wider Board in delivering South East Dance’s mission to transform lives through dance.

This is a voluntary, unpaid role, with an estimated time commitment of 8–10 days per year, including quarterly Board meetings, Finance & Audit Sub-Committee meetings, and occasional events. Reasonable expenses, including travel, childcare, and access support, can be claimed.

South East Dance is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and offers a Disability Confident Interview Scheme. We welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds.

How to apply: Submit a CV and supporting statement (up to 2 sides A4), an audio or video recording (up to 8 minutes), or BSL submission to [e-mail]. Please include how you meet the essential and desirable criteria.