Treasurer - St Peter's and St Paul's Marlborough Trust Limited

St Peter’s Trust maintains the 15th century church in Marlborough, Wiltshire. Candidates will live in the surrounding area. Our existing Treasurer retires at the March 2025 AGM, hence the search for a new Treasurer. The role is for a volunteer Trustee.

Who we are

The Trust was established in 1978 to restore, preserve and maintain the landmark 15th century church on Marlborough High Street for the benefit of local residents in the town and surrounding communities as well as visitors to the area. The distinctive church building is the major community hub for history and the arts in the surrounding area. We engage with local schools and other organisations to present a increasing programme of concerts, events, educational talks and exhibitions.

The Role

This is a part-time volunteer Trustee role for a Board of Trustees Treasurer for St Peter’s Marlborough. The Treasurer will be responsible for financial statements, financial planning, finance, budgeting, and accounting activities to support the trust’s mission and operations.

Qualifications

• Financial Statements, Financial Planning, and Finance skills
• Budgeting and Accounting skills
• Experience in financial management and reporting
• Knowledge of nonprofit financial regulations and compliance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Relevant professional certification preferred
• Previous experience in a similar role within the charitable sector is a plus

Over the past two years we have been transforming the charity in order to far greater evolve St Peter’s into a vibrant hub for the community. To that end we have successfully established a coffee shop and hired an Operations Manager and Events Manager, in addition to the coffee shop staff.

The treasurer role is critical to providing guidance and leadership whilst ensuring governance and oversight as we progress on our transformation efforts.