The Gardens Trust is looking to appoint a new Treasurer and would love it to be you!
Our new Treasurer will work closely with the Chair and other Trustees to oversee the financial management of the charity and advise on strategic matters during its current period of exciting change and development. This is an important and rewarding role, facilitating the Gardens Trust’s work conserving and sharing historic parks and gardens.
The Gardens Trust is the only UK national charity dedicated to conserving historic parks and gardens for everyone to enjoy today and in future. We campaign for them, undertake research and conservation work, and encourage public appreciation and involvement. We are a statutory consultee in the English planning system, publish an internationally respected journal, and are passionate about having an impact in local communities. We work closely with volunteers in 35 County Gardens Trusts and also the Welsh Historic Gardens Trust.
You may have an interest in gardens and garden history, but more important is that you are good at numbers and ideally have knowledge of charity financial procedures and the reporting requirements of the Charity Commission, SORP and Companies House. You might already be a member of the Gardens Trust or a County Gardens Trust, or you might be new to us – we love to work collaboratively and look forward to meeting you!
The appointment is for an initial term of three years, renewable once to a maximum of six years. The Board of the Gardens Trust meets four times a year, mostly on ‘Teams’. The Treasurer is also a member of the Management Committee, which meets monthly on ‘Teams’. For these the Treasurer will need to update fellow Trustees on the accountant’s management accounts and prepare new budgets. We have taken steps to make this role as straightforward as possible for our incoming Treasurer; you will have monthly accountancy support from our accountants and we have set up a QuickBooks system for easy information capture.
Please read the Recruitment Pack here. To register your interest please send a CV and a letter outlining why you wish to apply and how you meet the requirements of the role to our Secretary catriona.hoyes@thegardenstrust.org. The closing date for applications is 22nd April 2026.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an informal discussion with a Trustee panel. The Gardens Trust is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity, and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the contributions they make. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
