Treasurer, The Lute Society

Treasurer, The Lute Society

The Lute Society Closing date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026

Artform: Music
Role: Finance
Contract: Temporary
Remote
  • Part time
  • Unpaid

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Lute Society was founded by a small group of early music enthusiasts in 1956 to promote the lute and its music. It has grown into a vibrant, learned, international charity with over a thousand members passionate about playing and making lutes and other early related instruments, publishing editi

Job Description

Having had an excellent Treasurer for sixteen years, we are now looking for someone to take over the reins. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in music or arts administration and a strong accounting background. The Treasurer is an Officer of the Lute Society and a key member of the Lute Society Committee but may choose to be a Trustee or remain independent. The role is unpaid & the time required to fulfil it would typically average out at less than one day a week. The Treasurer's principal accountabilities are to: Ensure accounting records are true and fair and update the ledger monthly. Approve payments (remit shared with President and Chair) Provide relevant and timely information to support decision making, both at secretary and committee level, and propose periodic reviews of subscriptions and other prices and the Secretary's remuneration. Prepare year end accounts, arrange review by an independent examiner, and file Trustee-approved accounts with the Charity Commission. Please apply with supporting CV to [email protected]

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in music or arts administration and a strong accounting background. The Treasurer is an Officer of the Lute Society and a key member of the Lute Society Committee but may choose to be a Trustee or remain independent.

Job Responsibilities

The Treasurer's principal accountabilities are to: Ensure accounting records are true and fair and update the ledger monthly. Approve payments (remit shared with President and Chair) Provide relevant and timely information to support decision making, both at secretary and committee level, and propose periodic reviews of subscriptions and other prices and the Secretary's remuneration. Prepare year end accounts, arrange review by an independent examiner, and file Trustee-approved accounts with the Charity Commission.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Treasurer, The Lute Society
  • Salary: Unpaid
  • Hours: Part time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Finance
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026
  • Location: Remote

How to Apply

Please apply with supporting CV to [email protected] by 5om on April 30th 2026.

  • Contact name: Sarah Shepley, Chair of The Lute Society
  • Contact email: [email protected]