Treasurer Trustee
The Rory Young House Trust Closing date: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
- Part time
- Unpaid
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
We are seeking an individual to bring key skills to the Board and are keen to hear from candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas: Commercial and financial leadership, including income generation, budget management and financial oversight. A role in the heritage, charity, arts or conservation sectors with strong operational and governance understanding. Environmental sustainability, including climate action and embedding sustainable organisational practice. The Project Team is small and hands-on, and all members will help shape the nature of House and its activities to ensure its success. Your time commitment should be no more than a day a month, supporting the Board and the Project Director, with extra activity likely around major financial, fundraising, or reporting events.
Job Requirements
A business professional with financial management expertise. Knowledge of charity finance and governance is an advantage; otherwise, an enthusiasm to learn, drawing from sound commercial experience and an understanding of SMEs. Knowledge and experience of current fundraising finance practices relevant to voluntary and community organisations. A strategic thinker with good financial analysis skills and an ability to balance risk and opportunity. Clear communicator with the ability to bring the financial information to life for non-finance specialists. Willing to play an active role in areas such as planning, forecasting, setting budgets, and liaising with auditors.
Job Responsibilities
Lead business and financial planning with the oversight of fundraising. Oversee the financial affairs of the charity, including contracts and banking arrangements, and ensure they are legal and within accepted accounting practice. Oversee the presentation of budgets, management accounts and annual financial statements. Ensure that proper records are kept, and that appropriate financial procedures and controls are in place. Lead the appointment of and liaison with external auditors/an independent examiner, as required by the Charity Commission. Ensure the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by relevant statutory bodies, such as the Charity Commission. Fulfil the role requirements of Company Secretary. Your time commitment should be no more than a day a month, with peak activity likely around major financial, fundraising, or reporting events.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Treasurer Trustee
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Museums
- Role: Finance
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
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Location:
South West
How to Apply
Your CV, and a supporting statement outlining your interest in the role and the skills or experience you would bring. Closing date 30/11/26 at 12:00
- Contact name: Iain Boyd
- Contact email: [email protected]
About The Rory Young House Trust
A charity created to establish an 'artist's house' museum and craft training centre celebrating the life and example of Rory Young, creator of beautiful art, carved lettering and sculpture at his former home in Cirencester. Visitors will be able to step inside Rory’s world and see a home and working environment as he left it. His tools, books, models, works of art and archive will tell the story of an extraordinary life, while the building itself demonstrates the value of careful conservation an