Treasurer Trustee

We are looking to appoint a new Treasurer. The position has become available following the current
Treasurers final term coming to an end.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving socioeconomic diversity and inclusion
within the creative industry and ideally has lived experience (or significant understanding) of the
challenges and opportunities faced by those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

As Treasurer, you will work closely with the Chair of Trustees, CEO and Finance & Governance Director to
maintain effective governance of the organisation’s affairs. Ensuring its financial viability and that proper
processes and procedures exist for all financial records, decisions and delegations.
You will work with the Finance Director and CEO to oversee the charity's finances and help to identify
areas of improvement and opportunity to drive the charity forward.
 

Key Responsibilities

Strategic

• To assist and advise in the formation of the Charity’s strategy with particular regard to ensuring that the Charity has the resources to deliver their strategic goals.

Financial

• Work with the CEO and Finance & Governance Director to produce and report to the Board of Trustees on management accounts and statutory accounts, as well as other relevant financial matters
• Ensure that the Board receives appropriate budgetary and financial information on the activities of the charity including Annual Accounts
• Ensure that all accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by the relevant statutory bodies
• Recommend to the Board appropriate accounting procedures, controls and policies consistent with the scheme of delegation.
• Oversee the appointment of auditors/examiners and review on a regular basis.
• Work in close partnership with the Finance & Governance Director in executing their responsibilities and achieving their goals.

Governance

• Ensure that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation
• Ensure that all financial policies, procedures, and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis.
• Ensure that the Board’s scheme of delegation is reviewed on a regular basis

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Experience

Essential:

• Genuine interest and commitment to socioeconomic diversity and improving outcomes and opportunities for those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds
• Experience of reporting under the UK’s Generally Accepted Accounting Practice
• Excellent communication skills and networking capabilities so as to act as an ambassador for the charity

Desirable:

• Previous experience as a trustee/treasurer of a UK charity or previous experience running a UK charity
• Understanding of charity compliance
• Knowledge of the UK education system
• Knowledge of the UK creative industry
• Knowledge and understanding of the grants and funds landscape

Time commitment:

• The appointment will be made initially for three years, the role is eligible for two consecutive terms (six years in total)
• The role requires the equivalent of around 0.5 - 1 days per month, mostly remote
• Board meetings are hosted quarterly at Creative Mentor Network’s office in London Victoria (18:00-20:00)
• Like most Trustee roles, this role is offered on a voluntary basis. Reasonable expenses incurred conducting charity business will be reimbursed.
• Trustees are expected to attend certain charity events throughout the year such as showcases and programme launches.