Volunteer Treasurer

What will you be doing?

  To strengthen our Board and governance, we are looking for additional Trustees including a Treasurer. The Treasurer will chair the finance committee and will focus on our financial and accounting controls as well as ensuring the ongoing financial security of the charity. The Treasurer will be responsible for the following:

Help govern and advance the overall purpose of the charity in line with the Charity Commissions requirements.  Oversee a specific committee and ensure it is carried out in legal, honest and accountable ways.  Support staff team in operational implementation of each committee’s strategies and policies.  Strategically work with CEO and Senior Leadership Team. Overseeing, approving and monitoring the financial standing of the charity and presenting financial reports to the Board regarding the organisation’s financial resources.  Overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process and reporting financial health to the Board of trustees at regular intervals. T Taking a strategic view to financial planning whilst also ensuring compliance and control processes are in place. Being assured that the financial resources of the charity meet its present and future needs.  Attend regular board meetings.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for our new Treasurer to have the following skills and experience:

A background in Financial Management/Accountancy. Knowledge of charity finance is an advantage but otherwise individuals with sound commercial experience and the skills to scrutinise and oversee the accounts of a growing charity, and advise Trustee Board on financial management.  Skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequence  A willingness to be available to give financial advice and answer enquiries from any staff or volunteers on an ad hoc basis.  Be committed to the purpose, objects and values of the organisation

  We are looking to enrich and diversify our Trustee Board and warmly welcome applications from anyone regardless of their age, experience, disability, ethnicity, heritage, sexuality, gender and socio-economic background.

What difference will you make?

As a small charity The VIP recognises the great work, time and commitment of our Board. This role is an opportunity to:

Give back to a charity that is dedicated to creating positive impact Enhance your CV and open doors to new career paths Make a difference to those in need Learn about the management and strategy side of charities Utilise your experience and skills within the voluntary sector Work with an interesting team from diverse backgrounds