Trustee Treasurer

Do you have financial skills and experience that could help strengthen creativity, wellbeing, and community connections across the Isle of Wight?

Independent Arts is seeking a Treasurer Trustee to join our Board and help support the charity’s continued growth and sustainability.

Independent Arts works with people of all ages and backgrounds, using creativity and participation in the arts to improve wellbeing, reduce isolation, build confidence, and strengthen communities. We believe that creativity can have a positive impact on people’s lives, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and wants to make a meaningful contribution.

As Treasurer Trustee, you will play an important role in helping the Board oversee the charity’s financial affairs, ensuring strong financial governance and supporting informed decision- making. You will work alongside fellow trustees and staff to help ensure the organisation remains financially sustainable and able to continue delivering its valuable work across the Isle of Wight.

We are looking for someone who can offer:

• Experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, business planning, or financial management

• The ability to understand and explain financial information clearly

• Strategic thinking and sound judgement

• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to Board discussions

• Commitment to good governance and the aims of Independent Arts

Previous charity trustee experience or a professional accounting qualification would be welcome but is not essential.

We encourage applications from people with relevant skills and practical experience from a range of professional and personal backgrounds.

What you’ll gain from the role:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the local community

• Experience of charity leadership and governance

• The chance to use your professional skills for social good

• The opportunity to work alongside a passionate and committed Board and team

• A chance to support creativity, wellbeing, and inclusive community development across the Isle of Wight

Time commitment

This is a voluntary role.

The Treasurer Trustee will be expected to attend quarterly Board and finance committee meetings and review papers in advance, with additional time required to support the CEO in financial planning, Board and annual reporting activities.

Independent Arts is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities.

To express an interest or find out more about Independent Arts or this role, please visit our website independentarts.org.uk and/or email Jacquie Heany, Chair of Trustees trustees@independentarts.org.uk

Skills

• Experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, business planning, or financial management

• The ability to understand and explain financial information clearly

• Strategic thinking and sound judgement

• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to Board discussions

• Commitment to good governance and the aims of Independent Arts