Job Description

Apollo Music Projects is seeking a Treasurer with expertise in financial governance to join our committed board of Trustees.

The role requires an understanding of charitable financial practice and accounting and of financial management at an organisational level. Prior experience working for an Arts organisation is desirable. Please see role description below for full details.

The role will remain open until we have found the right candidate.

About Apollo Music Projects

“Apollo Music Projects is a national treasure – this programme should be in every school in the country." – Sir Simon Rattle, Patron of Apollo Music Projects.

Apollo Music Projects is a music education charity that transforms the lives of disadvantaged children in deprived areas through the magic of live classical music. We offer children an experience that enhances and enriches their education, giving them access to something they would not experience otherwise. Since 2004, over 7,500 underprivileged children from primary and special schools in deprived parts of London have benefited from our programmes. 

We use music to reach children in a pioneering and original way, speaking directly to them and engaging them fully in the learning process.

Treasurer Role Description

We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.

The role requires an understanding of charitable financial practice and accounting and of financial management at an organisational level. Prior experience working for an Arts organisation is desirable.

We are looking for someone with:

• A clear commitment to the values and objectives of Apollo Music Projects
• The ability to work effectively as a member of a team whilst contributing an independent perspective
• An understanding of the values of accountability, openness and honesty
• The ability to think strategically and challenge constructively
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship as well of the respective roles of the chair, trustees and executive management

The treasurer will:

• Ensure that the annual financial statements are complete and accurate, reflecting a true and fair picture of the charity’s position in line with regulation and legislation.
• Guide and advise the Board of Trustees in the approval and review of budgets, accounts, and financial statements, as well as on the financial implications of the strategic and operational plans of the charity.
• Oversee and present the results of budgets, management accounts and the annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees.
• Lead in the board’s duty to ensure that proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are properly controlled, invested and economically spent, in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Confirm that the charity’s financial resources meet present and future needs.
• Work alongside and support the Chief Executive and Finance Administrator who undertake the bookkeeping and day-to-day financial activity to ensure sound accounting procedures and financial controls are in place.
• Ensure independent examination of the accounts is properly carried out and that accepted recommendations of the independent examiner are implemented.
• Present the accounts at the annual general meeting and facilitate discussion of important issues.

The treasurer will also be a full trustee of the board and general responsibilities will include:

• Providing guidance and oversight to ensure that Apollo Music Projects develops the structure and financial sustainability to deliver on its objectives.
• Participating in the setting of strategy and the evaluation of performance.
• Acing as ambassador for Apollo Music Projects .
• Ensuring that Apollo Music Projects complies with charity law.

The treasurer will be expected to attend four Trustee meetings each year, held in Highbury, North London.

Trustees are accountable to the Chair of the Board of Trustees. 

Apollo Music Projects is keen to ensure that the Board is representative of the community we serve and welcomes applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.