Treasurer

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Job description

Playing ON is creating a world where marginalised communities are better understood. We use theatre as a tool for those with lived experience to connect with gatekeepers in their lives and have their voices heard.

We disrupt cycles of disengagement by facilitating drama workshops and improvised performances among marginalised groups. Everything we do has a knock on effect and provides inspiration for scripted plays, which we perform in theatres before bringing them back to the original target groups. To date we have worked with prisoners and staff, mental health service users and providers, care experienced young people and social services transforming lives and improving the wellbeing of all.

We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees who will take a lead with financial governance and support the leadership team to maintain and enhance our current systems as we work towards achieving core funding status.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice.
• Ensure proper records are maintained and that effective financial procedures continue to be in place.
• Support the CEO and Executive Director to monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation.
• Support the Executive Director with the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits.

Qualities:

• Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations.
• Knowledge of book-keeping and financial management (as necessary)
• Good financial analysis skills Ability to communicate clearly

Approximate Time Commitments:

• Quarterly trustee meetings (2 hours) Supporting and advising the CEO, Executive Director and trustees (approx. 3 hours per month)