Trustee Treasurer
Winchester Poetry Festival Closing date: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
- Part time
- Unpaid
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
With a year-round remit, Winchester Poetry Festival was launched in 2013 and is a registered charity (Charity No: 1150097).
Our current treasurer, Sue Spiers, is planning to step down at the end of 2026, after 10 years in the role. We are therefore now seeking a new Trustee Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and work with Chair and Trustees ensuring sound financial administration, reporting and oversight of the work. This is an important role within the organisation, helping the trustees to maintain sound financial management and ensuring that WPF meets its financial and charitable responsibilities.
This is an unpaid voluntary trustee role. The role is flexible and combines practical financial administration with an overview of the Festival's financial position. The Treasurer will need to allow time (estimated at an average of 1 hour per week, throughout the week) for routine monthly financial administration, preparation of reports, trustee meetings and the annual accounts process. Extra time may occasionally be needed relating to Winchester Poetry Prize entries, Poetry Day/Biennial Festival and at year end.
The role offers an opportunity to play a significant part in supporting the financial health and sustainability of Winchester Poetry Festival while contributing to the development of a well- established local poetry organisation.
Job Requirements
We are looking for someone with:
Good numeracy and financial management skills.
Experience of preparing or overseeing accounts and financial reports.
Confidence using Excel or similar spreadsheet software.
Familiarity with online banking and payment systems such as PayPal.
Good attention to detail and an organised approach to record keeping.
The ability to communicate financial information clearly to people who may not have a financial background.
An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the financial responsibilities of a charity and the requirements of the Charity Commission.
Previous experience as a charity treasurer or trustee would be helpful but is not essential. We would particularly welcome applications from people who have relevant financial, accounting or business experience and who would enjoy contributing their skills to a local arts organisation.
Job Responsibilities
Key Trustee Treasurer responsibilities: banking and payments, Paypal administration, financial accounts and reporting, financial record keeping.
As a member of the Board of Trustees, the Treasurer will also:
Contribute to the overall governance and strategic direction; help the Board to understand and monitor the Festival's financial position and sustainability; ensure that financial decisions are made in accordance with the Festival's charitable objectives and agreed policies; attend and contribute to trustee meetings and the AGM.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Trustee Treasurer
- Salary: Unpaid
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Literature
- Role: Finance
- Contract: Hybrid
- Closing date: Mon, 30 Nov 2026
- Location: Remote
How to Apply
Learn more: https://www.winchesterpoetryfestival.org/trustee-treasurer
To express interest, please send us a short CV and covering statement, outlining your interest in the work of Winchester Poetry Festival and highlighting the skills and experience you would bring to the role.
Please email this to: [email protected]
Deadline for expressions of interest: Monday 30th Nov 2026 23:59
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, or would like to find out more about becoming a trustee of Winchester Poetry Festival, we'd love to hear from you.
Please contact Jane Bryant, on [email protected]
- Contact name: Amy Brown
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Winchester Poetry Festival
We are a poetry organisation that does all sorts of things - from hosting our much-acclaimed biennial festival in Winchester, to our popular Winchester Poetry Prize competition, to our wider work with schools and community organisations.
We are here to share, showcase, celebrate and champion great poetry - because we believe in its power to bring us all together and make a positive, enriching difference to our lives and the society we live in.