Highly Sprung Honorary Treasurer Trustee

Highly Sprung is a physical theatre company where performances and participatory projects are produced with and for new audiences of children and young people. Working together is at the core of everything we do. Our inclusive shared approach to physical theatre creates a physical language that enables children and young people to tell stories and explore global themes, using accessible, gestural, high-energy, and often risk-taking dynamic movement. We share stories through movement that speaks of the world our children and young people will create their futures in.

Highly Sprung are looking for anHonorary Treasurer Trustee, and we are looking to source experience of:

• Finance
• Accounting
• Audit & Risk

We welcome applications to the role of Honorary Treasurer from those of all ages (16+) and backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from those who may not have previous experience of Board roles.

We estimate that this role will require the investment of time of approximately 1 - 2 days a month which will include, preparation for and attendance at a minimum of 3 meetings per year, plus an annual away day and additional subcommittee meetings. The Honorary Treasurer will also be required to spend time working directly with Highly Sprung Directors and preparing for Board Meetings.

The Overall Role

• To monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the Board at regular intervals on its state of financial health, in line with best practice, and in compliance with the constitution and legal requirements.

The main responsibilities and duties of the treasurer include:

• Oversight & presentation of budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board
• Leading in the Board's duty to ensure that proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are properly controlled and spent, in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements
• Leading in the development and implementation of financial reserves & cost management policies
• Liaising with members of staff responsible for the financial activities of the organisation
• Chairing any finance committee in line with standing orders and terms of reference, and reporting back to the Board
• Monitoring & advising on the financial viability of the charity
• Overseeing the implementation and monitoring of specific financial controls and adherence to systems
• Advising on the financial implications of the charity's strategic plan
• Overseeing the charity's financial risk management process
• Board level liaison with the external auditors (not currently applicable, but may be in the near future)

Equal Opportunities

Highly Sprung are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and being truly inclusive, to reflect the communities we create work for and with. As the group of people ultimately responsible for the charity and with the power to determine strategy and direction, it's vital that our board of Trustees are diverse in thought and lived experience.

We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in the cultural sector including people of the global majority, disabled people, people who identify as trans, gender diverse and part of the LGBTQIA+ community. We also encourage applicants who are under the age of 45, who are specifically currently underrepresented on our board.