About the organisation
Our primary objective is to equip students for full-time upper school ballet training. Our vocational training approach is centred on fostering technique, versatility, and musicality, all underpinned by discipline and creativity. We believe in the power of potential. Over the years, through careful nurturing, we have produced young people who go on to achieve excellence, be that in the performing arts industry or in the world of academia.
The school differs from other ballet schools in that it does not follow any exam syllabi, but focuses instead on building technique and musicality. This provides students with the chance to develop as dancers with a real sense of individuality and expression, underpinned by a pure technique. Small classes ensure each student receives intensive training and personal support.
Irrespective of a student's starting point, our commitment is to help each individual exceed their potential. We meticulously monitor each students’ ability and progress to ensure a comprehensive and well-balanced curriculum that equally values both vocational and academic studies.
The London Vocational Ballet School’s philosophy is to inspire in its students a love of learning, music and freedom of expression through dance. Skills gained through encouragement and discipline in the ballet and academic classroom can be applied to all aspects of their life beyond.
About the role
The Board of Trustees is collectively responsible for overseeing the activities of The London Vocational Ballet School, determining its future direction and fostering an environment in which the school’s mission is achieved and the potential of all of its students is realised.
The Board works to ensure that the school complies with the legislative, regulatory and best-practice framework within which English education and charities operate.
Trustees are asked to commit to four Main Board meetings a year (2.5 hours). These meetings are currently held virtually.
The Treasurer will be the Chair of the Finance Sub Committee. The Finance Sub Committee meets four times a year.
All trustees are expected to participate in discussions and make decisions as required.
Responsibilities of the Treasurer:
Overseeing, approving and presenting draft budgets and management accounts to the Board.
Chairing the Finance Sub Committee in line with its Terms of Reference and reporting back to the Board of Trustees.
Overseeing the financial health of LVBS to ensure its resources remain adequate for its current and future financial needs.
Advising the Board on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.
Ensuring that the charity has appropriate reserves and investment policies and liaising with and advising staff about financial matters.
Approving expenditure in accordance with bank and investment mandates and the organisation’s financial procedures.
Ensuring the accounts are prepared and examined in accordance with the Charities SORP, liaising with the independent examiner where required. Making a formal presentation of the accounts at the Annual General Meeting, illustrating the important points in an understandable way.
Our ideal candidate
LVBS is a charity and a company. We are looking for a strategically minded person with significant knowledge and experience of Finance and Auditing as well as an interest in, and commitment to, the work that LVBS does. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Person Specification
The candidate must have:
● Significant experience and expertise in Financial Management
● Commitment to the Mission and Values of LVBS
● The knowledge, experience and confidence to Chair the board’s Finance Committee
● Willingness to meet the minimum time requirement to carry out the role described, estimated to be around 5 hours per month
● Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship
● Ability to work as a team
What’s in it for you
Be a part of LVBS and make a difference to gifted children aged 11-16! With your financial expertise we can continue to offer and grow our exceptional instruction in classical ballet and deliver a hybird model of training wrapped around excellent adademic teaching!
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