Organisation Name:
Explore York Libraries and Archives Mutual Limited
Organisation's Cause(s):
Arts / Culture / Heritage / Museums
Children / Young People / Families
Education & Learning
Local Community
Location of voluntary activity:
York
When are volunteers needed:
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Strategy Development & Business Planning
Trusteeship / Committees
Role description:
Explore York Libraries and Archives is seeking a Volunteer Director with experience in finance, commercial growth and cost management, who can help strengthen Explore’s financial resilience and chair our Finance subcommittee. You do not need to be a qualified accountant (though it may be helpful), but you will to be confident about financial strategy and organisational economics.
For further information, please read our Information Pack for prospective directors.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Experience in finance, commercial growth and cost management
For this recruitment, we are specifically seeking a Director who can help strengthen Explore’s financial resilience. This includes:
An understanding of how organisations manage and monitor their finances.
Experience of identifying or developing commercial opportunities that align with mission and values.
Insight into cost control and the levers that support long-term sustainability.
The ability to support and challenge our thinking on income generation, operating models and investment.
This role will chair our Finance Committee which meets quarterly online.
This does not require being a qualified accountant (though it may be helpful), but it does require confidence around financial strategy and organisational economics.
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
Explore is at the beginning of a new chapter. Our foundations are strong, our communities are engaged, and our ambition is growing. We are seeking a Director who is energised by the chance to guide an organisation which transforms lives every day.
How to get involved:
For further information, please read our Information Pack for prospective directors (see weblink below).
If you have questions before you apply, you can contact the Chair, Rosemary Cook, at [email protected]
When you are ready to apply, please send your CV and supporting information demonstrating how well you fit with the Director Person Specification and why you believe you can contribute to our success, by email, to Jenny Layfield, Chief Executive [email protected]
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-08-2026