Treasurer at The Twisting Ducks
Role Type: Trustee
Hours: Part time
Application deadline:
Based: Flexible
Salary: £
Location: Regionwide
Role description: Treasurer
The Twisting Ducks Theatre Company CIO is looking for a new Treasurer to help us achieve our vision of a society that values the diversity, creativity and citizenship
of people with learning disabilities and autistic people.
You will work with our Board of 6 skilled, committed trustees - including trustees with
lived experience of learning disabilities and autism - and the senior team, to help us
achieve our Mission: using the arts to tackle inequalities and improve wellbeing by
increasing opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autistic people to
have their voices heard and to contribute to their community.
Our work includes:
- Weekly creative sessions across the North East
- Original theatre productions and performances
- Outreach drama workshops exploring social issues
- Commissioned films and multimedia projects creating paid opportunities for members
What we are looking for
- At least 3 years’ professional finance experience
- Strong communication and networking skills
- A commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and our mission
- A strategic outlook and collaborative approach
- Charity finance knowledge is desirable but not essential
- Previous Board experience is not required
We value having a diverse board, and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those with personal experience of disability or care, global majority people, and people of all genders, ages and life experiences. If you need any support to apply, or to fulfil the role, please get in touch.
Time commitment
Mostly outside office hours
Estimate of time needed: 0-5 hours / month
2-hour Board meetings are held every 2 months, early evening, in Newcastle Upon
Tyne, plus bi-monthly 1-hour Finance sub-group via zoom.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a brief covering letter outlining why you are particularly interested in a Trustee role with The Twisting Ducks, including your experience and suitability for the role, and email it to Jay Hare (CEO): jay@thetwistingducks.co.uk
Closing date: 5th August 2026