🎭 Volunteer Finance Director

Location: Joseph Rowntree Theatre, York
Type: Volunteer | Approx. 30 hours/month

Do you enjoy working with numbers and want to support something really special in your local community? We're looking for a Volunteer Finance Director to join the team at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre—a beautiful, much-loved, volunteer-run theatre in the heart of York.

This is a brilliant chance to use your skills (or build new ones!) while making a real difference to a thriving local charity. You’ll be part of our Board of Trustees and work closely with our Assistant Finance Director and a lovely group of volunteers.

You’ll also help out as a Duty Manager at a couple of performances each month—so you’ll really get to be part of the theatre buzz!

💼 What you’ll be doing:

This is a key role that helps keep our theatre financially healthy. You’ll be:

• Processing invoices and charges to hirers
  
  
• Putting together budgets and financial reports for the board
  
  
• Reconciling accounts using Xero and our ticketing system
  
  
• Managing bar and front-of-house income (cash and card)
  
  
• Taking care of VAT and Performing Rights payments
  
  

You’ll be fully supported and working alongside others—it’s very much a team effort.

👀 What we’re looking for:

You don’t have to be a finance expert (though if you are—amazing!). We’re looking for someone who:

• Has some experience or interest in finance, bookkeeping, or accounting
  
  
• Enjoys working with others and is happy to get involved
  
  
• Is organised, reliable, and pays attention to the little things
  
  
• Can commit to around 30 hours a month, including monthly trustee meetings and show nights
  
  

Experience with Xero or similar software is helpful, but not essential—we’re happy to support you in learning.

🎉 Why get involved?

This year is our 90th anniversary, and we’ve got exciting plans to improve our facilities for everyone who uses and loves the theatre. By joining us, you'll:

• Help guide the future of a treasured local venue
  
  
• Be part of a fun, friendly, and passionate team
  
  
• Gain experience at board level and in charity finance
  
  
• Know that you’re making a genuine difference in your community
  
  

💬 Sound like you?

We’d love to chat! Whether you’re experienced and want to give back, or you’re looking to grow your skills in a new setting, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Get in touch: keith.barnes@jrtheatre.co.uk
🌍 Find out more: www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk