Treasurer

Written By Jen Anderson

The BIT Collective
Position: Treasurer (Trustee)
Location: Remote, based in Scotland
Hours: ~2–3 hours per month (slightly more at year-end)
Pay: Voluntary (reasonable expenses reimbursed)

About The BIT Collective

The mission of The BIT Collective is to catalyse progressive and intersectional structural change in the Scottish folk and traditional music community. We support, platform and advocate for projects by women, non-binary, and trans musicians, and their allies.

Focusing on the folk and traditional music scene in Scotland, the organisation will:

  • Research equity and inequality issues

  • Discuss inequality issues

  • Facilitate learning for the public, organisations and individuals about inequality issues

  • Address equity and equality issues through the media

  • Inspire progressive action towards intersectional gender equality

Our vision is to increase the recognition, achievement, safety and enjoyment of an ever more diverse set of people in the Scottish folk and traditional music scene.

Role Overview

As Treasurer (and trustee), you will provide financial leadership and governance as The BIT Collective becomes a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). You will oversee financial systems and reporting, advise the board on sustainability and risk, and ensure we meet charity accounting and regulatory requirements. This is a voluntary role; reasonable travel and expenses will be reimbursed.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain oversight of bookkeeping, banking, and internal financial controls

  • Lead annual budgeting and cash-flow planning; monitor performance against budget

  • Prepare and present clear financial reports for quarterly board meetings

  • Ensure timely preparation of annual accounts (as required)

  • Oversee statutory/SCIO compliance and submissions

  • Advise on risk management and longer-term financial strategy

  • Work collaboratively with the Chair, Secretary and Freelance contractors

Key Commitments

  • Attend at least 75% of board meetings annually (held remotely or in person)

  • Devote approximately 2–3 hours per month, with additional time at budgeting and year-end

  • Be available for finance sub-committee check-ins as needed (remote)

What We’re Looking For

We are particularly keen to hear from individuals with experience in:

  • Accounting, bookkeeping and/or charity finance

  • Budgeting, cash-flow and management reporting

  • Charity compliance and governance (ideally OSCR/SCIO)

  • Financial systems and process improvement

Essential Attributes

  • Commitment to The BIT Collective’s mission and values

  • Understanding of (or willingness to learn) charity trustee duties and ethical responsibilities

  • Strong attention to detail, integrity and confidentiality

  • Clear communicator able to explain finances accessibly to non-specialists

  • Collaborative, solutions-focused approach

Desirable Skills

  • Knowledge of the Scottish traditional music sector

  • Experience in preparing charity SORP-compliant accounts and working with independent examiners

  • Familiarity with digital accounting tools (e.g. Xero/QuickBooks) and simple grant budgets

What You’ll Gain

  • The chance to shape and safeguard a values-led organisation at a pivotal SCIO transition

  • Experience in charity governance and strategic financial leadership

  • Collaboration with a passionate, supportive and creative board and network

  • Insight into the operations of a dynamic, growing arts organisation

Eligibility

Trustees must be 16+ and eligible to serve under Scottish charity law (OSCR). You should not be disqualified from acting as a charity trustee.

To Apply

Please email a short CV and cover letter/video outlining your interest and relevant experience to thebitcollectiveboard@gmail.com. If you’d like an informal chat before applying, please mention this in your email.

Jen Anderson
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