Music at Paxton Treasurer

Since 2006 Music at Paxton has presented an annual chamber music festival in the idyllic setting of Paxton House in the Scottish Borders, delivering exciting and diverse programmes of music performed by outstanding musicians, along with a pre-festival outreach programme including a family concert, local school project and free taster concerts.

We are currently seeking a new Treasurer to play a key role in our Board of Trustees when our current Treasurer stands down in October 2027. The new appointee will join the Board in October 2026 to shadow our existing Treasurer. Previous governance experience is less essential than accountancy experience, and we are particularly keen to hear from those with a connection to the Scottish Borders or Northumberland, although applications are welcome from anyone with enthusiasm for bringing live music to this under-served region.

A key component in Scotland’s cultural calendar, Music at Paxton now enjoys national acclaim and attracts world-class musicians. The Festival draws a loyal regional following from both sides of the border and an increasing number of visitors from further afield in Scotland, as well as more distant areas of the UK and beyond. Outreach events take place in community settings across the Scottish Borders during the summer months. We actively create opportunities for under-represented sections of the community to engage with us, and for young professionals to gain valuable performance experience. We have ambitions to expand this work over the coming years, with the assistance of a generous recent bequest.

Music at Paxton is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). The Board of Trustees works in partnership with the Artistic Director and General Manager, supporting them in their roles as required, with additional volunteers assisting with event stewarding. The Board is responsible for Music at Paxton’s governance and strategy, and for ensuring the charity is administered effectively.