Treasurer Needed:
Promote the Legacy of Ina Boyle

Do you have the financial expertise to support a small but rapidly growing charity?

The Ina Boyle Society Ltd., committed to promoting Irish composers past and present, especially Irish women composers, seeks a dedicated Treasurer to join our team.

If you're passionate about music and making a difference, we encourage you to apply!

Full job description and application details below:

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Ina Boyle Society

Registered Charity No. 1198331

Role Description 

Treasurer 

(Voluntary; Unremunerated) 

The Ina Boyle Society Ltd. was founded by Katie Rowan in 2020 to champion the music of Ina Boyle and of other neglected Irish composers, particularly women, whose music deserves to be heard more widely. The IBSL obtained charitable status in the UK in 2022.  

We are seeking a to recruit a Treasurer who will assist the Board of the IBSL in responding to the growing interest in Ina Boyle's life and music, as reflected in the increasing number of performances, broadcasts and premiere recordings of her orchestral, vocal and chamber works, both in the UK and internationally.  

The Treasurer will monitor the financial administration of the charity, reporting to the Chair and Board at regular intervals on the IBSL’s financial health, with a particular focus on budgeting and strategic financial planning, risk assessment and risk management. 

The role is a voluntary position and is particularly suitable for someone with appropriate financial qualifications and experience of, or interest in, the classical music world.

For further information about Ina Boyle and the work and governance of the Society, visit the IBSL website at www.inaboyle.org

Role of the Treasurer

The role of a Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the organisation’s affairs, ensure its financial viability and ensure that proper financial records and procedures are maintained, in line with best practice and in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements. 

Key Responsibilities 

  • Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements. 

  • Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its needs. 

  • Preparing and presenting financial reports to the Board. 

  • Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place and that all financial policies and procedures, including the appointment of external financial advisors, are reviewed regularly.

  • Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans. 

  • Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and relevant statutory bodies. 

  • Ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised externally, as required, and that any recommendations are implemented. 

  • Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities. 

  • Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation. 

  • Making a formal presentation of the accounts at the annual general meeting.

General responsibilities of a Trustee 

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the Treasurer as a Trustee has the following general responsibilities: 

  • Contribute actively to the Board’s role in giving strategic direction to the charity. 

  • Ensure the financial stability of the organisation.

  • Ensure the Charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuing its objectives.

  • Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Charity. 

  • Be collectively responsible for the actions of the Charity and other Trustees. 

  • Participate in other tasks as arise from time to time, including recruitment and fundraising. 

  • Attend meetings and subcommittee meetings as appropriate and read papers in preparation for the meeting. 

  • Keep informed about the activities of the charity and wider issues which affect its work. 

In addition to the above, Trustees should use their specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the Board reach sound decisions. This will involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance requested by the Board on new initiatives or other issues.

Person specification 

The Treasurer should have the following skills, experience and knowledge: 

  • Fully qualified chartered accountant. 

  • Some experience and/or understanding of charity finance and fundraising. 

  • The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences. 

  • A willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis.

  • Demonstrable interest in advancing the mission and activities of the IBS. 

IBSL

October 2024
To apply, please contact: inaboylecomposer@gmail.com