Join Our Team

Deadline: Thu 5 March, 12noon.
Interviews: Thu 26 March
Salary: Up to £37,000 per annum dependant on experience.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Hours are flexible and usually fall between 8am and 6pm, with occasional evening work (4 to 6 times annually) required to support Board and the Board’s Finance sub-committee meetings. No overtime is payable but time off in lieu may be taken with agreement of line manager.
Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement is 20 days per year plus bank holiday entitlement. This increases to 25 days per year after the first year’s service. 

We are recruiting for a Head of Finance to provide strategic leadership for the Finance team at Lawrence Batley Theatre, reporting to the CEO and working with the Senior Management Team and Board.

You will lead robust financial governance, reporting and risk management frameworks that ensure probity, transparency and compliance, while enabling confident, informed decision-making.

The Head of Finance will work collaboratively across the organisation to develop and monitor business planning, financial strategy and resource allocation; supporting artistic ambition, operational delivery and long-term financial sustainability, and ensuring the highest standards of delivery against agreed targets.

We are looking for:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a senior finance or financial management role.
• Experience of managing budgets, forecasts and financial reporting.
• Experience of preparing or overseeing statutory accounts and working with auditors.
• Understanding of financial governance, risk management and internal controls.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good IT skills and experience using financial systems.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to the values of Lawrence Batley Theatre.

For more information please download the recruitment pack below.

To apply please send a completed application and equal opportunities monitoring form to recruitment@thelbt.org with the subject line Head of Finance by 12noon on Thu 5 March. Please contact us directly if you want to discuss submitting your application in an alternative format.

Interviews will take place on Thu 26 March.

Deadline: Fri 3 April, 12noon 
Salary: This is a voluntary position but reasonable expenses can be reimbursed.
Hours: We have 4 Board meetings per year including the Annual General Meeting. Trustees also participate in at least 1 subgroup of the Board; these are Finance, Funding Development, Environment, HR, Equalities and Diversity. Board meetings are held in the evening and digital participation is possible. In addition, you’ll attend performances and outreach events and help to attract resources.

We are seeking new Trustees who can bring their ideas and experience to our Board, who can champion our activities and advocate for us both locally and regionally. Our current Trustees are committed to the performing arts and enjoy sharing their expertise and experience, to make the Theatre stronger and more resilient.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds. You don’t need experience of being a Trustee, or of being in the performing arts. All we require is that you have a passion for live theatre. Induction, mentoring and training will be provided.

We are particularly interested in hearing from you if you have experience in these areas:

• Finance, commercial and/or business operations
• Fundraising
• IT and systems
• Facilities or venue management
  Or…..tell us what you can offer!

We welcome candidates who can demonstrate:

• A passion for the Lawrence Batley Theatre and our vision and mission, along with a commitment to arts and culture as a force for change;
• A good understanding of effective governance and management;
• Strategic vision and creative thinking;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• An understanding of the barriers which some people within our communities face and a commitment to effect change; Values of equalities, diversity and inclusion.

For more information please download the recruitment pack below.

To apply please email recruitment@thelbt.org with your CV and no more than one side of A4 outlining: your experience, why you are interested in becoming a Trustee of Kirklees Theatre Trust (Lawrence Batley Theatre) and what you will bring to the organisation. Deadline for applications is 12noon on Fri 3 April.

All applications will be reviewed and selected candidates will be invited to an informal discussion with the Chair and Chief Executive to understand a little more about you and what you can bring to the Board. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to observe a Board meeting before deciding whether they wish to formally join as a Trustee.

If you have any questions about the role of Trustee or the process, please email Interim Chief Executive Olivia Race on olivia@thelbt.org.