Phoenix Art Space is looking to appoint a new Treasurer to support the organisation into an era of long-term sustainability, including the development of a new 5 – 10 year business plan and an ambitious regeneration capital project.

Our Treasurer will have strong financial management, budgeting, and reporting skills, with experience in charity finance and a solid understanding of arts funding; and possess strategic planning abilities and risk management expertise. We are seeking someone also who has a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the arts; a dedication to promoting and supporting marginalised artists; a standard of ethical and transparent decision-making; and a disposition to collaborative teamworking.

Our Treasurer will support the Phoenix team by joining our Board of Trustees. They will maintain an overview of the charity’s affairs, ensuring its financial viability and ensuring that the charity has policies and systems in place to ensure robust financial planning, implementation and reporting. They will attend 4 board meetings per year, be present at key events and exhibitions and support the Board of Trustees and staff. The time commitment is approximately 2 days per month.

> Click here to download the full Treasurer Recruitment Pack.

Next Steps and How to Apply:

Deadline for Application: This is a rolling application process until we find the right candidate.
Interviews: October/ November 2024
Onboarding: 1-2-1 conversations across October/November 2024
Attendance of first Board Meeting: 28 November 2024
Attendance of first Finance Committee Meeting: November date TBC

Pre-application Q+A
Those interested in responding are invited to join the Chair and Executive Director for an informal 1:1 online meeting. This is not essential but is recommended. In addition, the Executive Director is also happy to offer a tour of Phoenix Art Space to those interested in applying.
To arrange either, please email Josie Durant, Operations Manager info@phoenixbrighton.org.

Application Process:
Please submit an application by email to the Chair info@phoenixbrighton.org in October/ November 2024.
The application can be either a single file PDF or up to 4 minutes audio or video.

If submitting a PDF, it should include:
● Your name and contact details including email, phone number and current address
● Links to your website and/or CV
● An up to 500 word statement outlining your interest in Phoenix Art Space and what you feel you can bring to the Board and role of Treasurer

If submitting an audio or video file:
● This should be no more than 4 minutes, and only outline your interest in Phoenix Art Space and what you feel you can bring to the Board and role of Treasurer
● Name, contact details and links to website and/or CV should be sent via email

Applicants are also asked to complete an anonymous Monitoring Survey when submitting their application via this link.
Please confirm in your email that you have completed the anonymous Monitoring Survey.

This survey will help Phoenix Art Space to better understand the protected characteristics of those interested in our opportunities and how we can improve our application process to broaden the diversity of those we are working with. We are committed to making our opportunities accessible to all and supporting those facing barriers to apply or to become a trustee. If you would like to have an informal conversation about any access requirements – please contact Josie Durant, Operations Manager, info@phoenixartspace.org.