Treasurer (Trustee)

At Creative Mentor Network, we are driven by a bold vision: a future where there is no class ceiling in the UK’s creative industries. We champion socioeconomic diversity, equity, and inclusion by dismantling systemic barriers. Our focus is empowering young people (aged 16-25) from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to access and thrive in creative careers.

How We Drive Change

• Mentoring with Purpose: We design dynamic mentoring programmes that not only connect young talent with industry leaders but also train professionals to become inclusive, accessible, and empathetic leaders.
• Building Inclusive Cultures: By equipping both mentees and mentors with the tools for change, we are simultaneously creating more inclusive workplace cultures and making the industry genuinely accessible.

Our History

Creative Mentor Network was founded in 2014, and since then we have matched over 2,500 mentors and mentees. We have worked with a broad range of creative organisations, including Sony Music, Google, Amazon Prime Video, Meta, Soho House, and more.

Our Impact

In 2025, Creative Mentor Network made a significant impact in tackling class inequality across the creative industries. Over the last year we matched 275 mentors and mentees together and saw the following:

• 107 mentees gained work or work experience over their programmes
• 89% of mentees said they could build positive relationships and make industry connections (versus 46% at the start of the programme)
• 86% of mentees have a clear understanding of the different roles and career paths within the creative industries (versus 34 at the start of the programme)
• 1534 new professional connections made by mentees
• 84% of mentors had a good understanding of the barriers to access for young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds
• 83% of mentors feel well-equipped to support young people from socio-economically diverse backgrounds into their industry

The Role

We are looking to appoint a new Treasurer. We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving socioeconomic diversity and inclusion within the creative industry and ideally has lived experience (or significant understanding) of the challenges and opportunities faced by those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. As Treasurer, you will work closely with the Chair of Trustees, CEO and outsourced finance function to maintain its financial viability and ensure that proper processes and procedures exist for all financial records, decisions and delegations and help to identify areas of improvement and opportunity to drive the charity forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic: To assist and advise in the formation of the Charity’s strategy with particular regard to ensuring that the Charity has the resources to deliver their strategic goals. Work with the CEO and Finance & Governance Director to produce and report to the Board of Trustees on management accounts and statutory accounts, as well as other relevant financial matters. Ensure that the Board receives appropriate budgetary and financial information on the activities of the charity, including Annual Accounts. Ensure that all accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by the relevant statutory bodies. Recommend to the Board appropriate accounting procedures, controls and policies consistent with the scheme of delegation. Oversee the appointment of auditors/examiners and review on a regular basis. Work in close partnership with the CEO in executing their responsibilities and achieving their goals.
• Governance: Ensure that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation. Ensure that all financial policies, procedures, and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis. Ensure that the Board’s scheme of delegation is reviewed on a regular basis.
• General responsibilities of a Trustee: In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the Treasurer as a Trustee has the following general responsibilities as well as contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving strategic direction to the Executive.

Experience

• Genuine interest and commitment to socioeconomic diversity and improving outcomes and opportunities for those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
• A strong understanding of finance and financial reporting to help drive strategic and operational decisions.
• Experience of reporting under the UK’s Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.
• Excellent communication skills and networking capabilities so as to act as an ambassador for the charity.
• Understanding of charity compliance.
• Knowledge of the UK education system.
• Knowledge of the UK creative industry.
• Previous experience as a trustee/treasurer of a UK charity or previous experience running a UK charity.

Time commitment

The role requires the equivalent of around 0.5 - 1 days per month, mostly remote. Board meetings are hosted quarterly at Creative Mentor Network’s office in London Victoria (18:00-20:00). Like most Trustee roles, this role is offered on a voluntary basis. Reasonable expenses incurred conducting charity business will be reimbursed. The appointment will be made initially for three years, the role is eligible for two consecutive terms (six years in total). Trustees are expected to attend certain charity events throughout the year such as showcases and programme launches.

Ready to apply? We would love to hear from you if you feel you have the time and expertise. Please apply by sending your CV and a short supporting statement outlining how you feel your skills and experience could be of benefit to the organisation, and your motivation for applying for the role to recruitment@creativementornetwork.org.