Are you aN EXPERIENCED FINANCIAL LEADER, with A STRONG UNDERSTANDING OF GOVERNANCE AND COMPLIANCE, and A LOVE OF theatre?
We are looking to recruit a new treasurer to our Board of Trustees. This is a voluntary role with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future of an iconic Bristol theatre company using your financial expertise to
support artistic ambition, organisational resilience and public benefit.
The Treasurer brings financial oversight, sound judgement and
strategic insight to help ensure Tobacco Factory Theatres remains financially sustainable, well governed and able to deliver its artistic and
charitable objectives.
Tobacco Factory Theatres is a dynamic company with a strong
community focus: you will join a board committed to helping Tobacco Factory Theatres thrive and serve its community.
Role Purpose:
As Treasurer and Trustee, you will work with fellow trustees and the senior team to:
– Oversee Tobacco Factory Theatre’s financial affairs
– Support effective financial governance
– Help the board to make informed strategic decisions
You will provide assurance that proper financial controls, reporting and risk management arrangements are in place, while recognising that
all trustees share collective responsibility for the organisation’s stewardship and success. You will also be the Board’s main support for the
finance lead at Tobacco Factory Theatres.
A full Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.
employment information
Terms of appointment: Voluntary, Unpaid
Time Commitment: The time commitment will include attendance at regular board meetings (four early evening meetings of two to two and a half hours plus one full Away day with the board in the summer), review of finance papers, and occasional additional discussions with the Chair, senior team or finance advisors.
Time Commitment: 24 hours per week (including at least one evening show incoming shift)
Initial Term Period: 3 Years
Meeting Location: Tobacco Factory Theatres, Raleigh Rd, Bristol, BS3 1TF
APPLICATION PROCESS
Please download a full Application Pack (Job Description, Application Form (Parts 1&2) and Equal Opportunities Form) from the yellow box on this page.
All applications will be considered. Whilst we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, we encourage applications from people whose identities or backgrounds are under-represented in our organisation, including those who face barriers to opportunities, people from working class backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from Black, Asian, traveller, mixed heritage or other global majority backgrounds.
If this applies to you, please refer to this in your application and we will guarantee an interview if you meet the criteria listed in the ‘Essential’ section.
If you require an Application Pack in an alternative format or have any questions about this role or the application, please email: recruitment@tobaccofactorytheatres.com
To apply:
Please email recruitment@tobaccofactorytheatres.com with the subject ‘Data and Ticketing Manager’ and include all of the following:
A completed personal information form
Either:
– A completed application form outlining your experience against the person specification and JD
– OR a short film/audio file explaining your relevant experience and interest in the role.
A completed equalities monitoring form
Application deadline: Monday 20th July 2026, 10am
