Opportunity for Treasurer to join The Etches Collection Board of Trustees

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Trustee / Treasurer Sought to Breathe New Life into 150 million year old sea monsters

The Etches Museum, situated on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, is a unique collection of 150 million year old fossils from this classic area. The museum has been accredited by the Arts Council and is in the process of becoming designated as a collection of national and international importance. Run by an enthusiastic team of staff and volunteers guided by a Board of Trustees, we are seeking a Trustee/Treasurer to provide financial oversight

Description of Role

The museum team currently includes a part-time accountant who runs the day to day finances and an external auditor who prepares the annual accounts. The Trustee / Treasurer will liaise with the accountant and external auditors to gain an understanding of the museum finances. He / she will support the Board of Trustees by independently advising on:-

  • The financial performance of the museum

  • The accounting policies, the accounts and the annual report of the Museum

  • The annual budget

  • The adequacy of management and response to issues identified by audit

  •  Corporate governance requirements and risk management for the finances of the Museum

  • Innovations to improve the finances of the Etches

In addition to these specific finance-related tasks, the Trustee / Treasurer will contribute to setting the overall strategy of the museum as part of the Board of Trustees.

Time Commitment

The role of Trustee / Treasurer is expected to require the equivalent of about half a day a week. Most of the tasks can be done by working remotely with occasional visits to the site. In addition, there is a Trustee meeting at the museum once every two months.

Trustees are elected for an initial 3- year term and can then be re-elected for a further 3-year term. It would be helpful if the Trustee / Treasurer could commit to an initial 3-years in the post to ensure continuity.

Description of Experience for Role

The role of Trustee / Treasurer requires strong accountancy skills in order to interrogate the financial reports created by the existing team. This needs to be coupled with the ability to clearly communicate to the Board of Trustees the current financial position of the museum and propose improvements. Some experience of finance specifically within the charity sector would be an advantage.

This is a rewarding opportunity to use your financial and communication skills to ensure the success of a fascinating museum.

Please send expressions of interest to  rachael.harris@theetchescollection.org

 

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