The following vacancy is being advertised by Tobacco Factory Theatres:

Trustee Treasurer

Terms of appointment: Voluntary, unpaid
Time commitment: The time commitment will include attendance at regular board meetings (four early evening meetings of two to two and a half hours plus one full Away day with the board in the summer), review of finance papers, and occasional additional discussions with the Chair, senior team or finance advisors.
Initial time period: 3 years
Meeting location: Tobacco Factory Theatres, Raleigh Rd, Bristol, BS3 1TF

Overview

This is a voluntary role on the Board of Trustees of Tobacco Factory Theatres. The Treasurer brings financial oversight, sound judgement and strategic insight to help ensure Tobacco Factory Theatres remains financially sustainable, well governed and able to deliver its artistic and charitable objectives.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future of an iconic Bristol theatre company using your financial expertise to support artistic ambition, organisational resilience and public benefit. Tobacco Factory Theatres is a dynamic company with a strong community focus: you will join a board committed to helping Tobacco Factory Theatres thrive and serve its community.

Role Purpose:

As Treasurer and Trustee, you will work with fellow trustees and the senior team to: 

  • oversee Tobacco Factory Theatres’ financial affairs
  • support effective financial governance
  • help the board make informed strategic decisions

You will provide assurance that proper financial controls, reporting and risk management arrangements are in place, while recognising that all trustees share collective responsibility for the organisation’s stewardship and success. You will also be the Board’s main support for the finance lead at Tobacco Factory Theatres. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review regularly Tobacco Factory Theatres’ financial position, including income, expenditure, cash flow, reserves and financial risks
  • Support the board in approving budgets, reviewing management accounts and monitoring financial performance against plan
  • Help ensure that appropriate financial systems, controls, policies and reporting arrangements are in place and operating effectively
  • Advise the board on the financial implications of strategic plans, investment decisions, fundraising activity and major projects
  • Support the finance lead to present financial matters to the board clearly and accessibly
  • Ensure that the board remains aware of its financial duties and wider responsibilities under charity and company law, where applicable
  • Contribute as a full trustee to strategy, governance, safeguarding of assets and the long-term sustainability of Tobacco Factory Theatres
  • Attend trustee meetings and participate actively in discussions and decisions

More information:

For more details, including the person specification, more information about Tobacco Factory Theatres, and how to apply, you can view the full job description here.

Applications close Friday 28th August at 6PM.