Trustee Treasurer

ThickSkin Theatre is an award-winning touring company We are an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation and a driving force in Wigan Borough’s growing cultural ecology. We create exciting new theatre productions in our studio theatre in the heart of Wigan town, as a launchpad for national and international touring, reaching audiences across the world.

This is an exciting time to join ThickSkin and be part of shaping the future of theatre in the North West and beyond.

We are looking for a trustee with a background in accounting or financial management. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working at Board or Senior Management level, confident to chair Finance sub-committee meetings and report to the wider board at regular Board meeting. We are keen to hear from individuals with the following expertise:

• Chartered accountant or CFO / CEO experience
• Experience chairing meetings at senior level
• Experience of or willingness to learn about charity governance and finance
• An interest in arts and culture

We welcome applications from everyoneand particularly encourage people who are usually under-represented in the theatre industry to apply.

Find out more about ThickSkin via our website: http://www.thickskintheatre.co.uk – www.thickskintheatre.co.uk

Time commitment

The role is voluntary, with a commitment to attend four Board meetings and four Finance sub-Committee meetings per year. All meetings typically last two hours and take place via video call. We also hold one board ‘away day’ per year (personal travel expenses for non-local trustees are reimbursed). Between meetings we may ask for attendance at events, advocacy and ad hoc support. Appointments are for an initial term of three years, with the option of an additional three years.