Volunteer Treasurer/Company Secretary

What will you be doing?

We are looking for an individual with good accountancy and financial management skills, who can take on the role of the charity's Treasurer/Governance Oversight and help us plan for new growth. They will help improve financial planning and instigate transparency in our systems. They will possess chartered accountancy qualifications and take us through the year-end Annual reporting process with the Charities Commission, managing reporting, compliance and provide oversight against forecasts and budgets. They will mentor volunteer bookkeepers to take responsibility for day-to-day accounting.  They will have an interest in archive management.

What are we looking for?

Specifically, we are looking for the following qualities and experience: Qualities

An understanding of, a commitment to, and an enthusiasm for the Huntley collections, its purpose and its work Objectivity, fairness, independence of mind, integrity, wisdom, discretion and good judgement A commitment to act solely in the best interests of the Huntley collections, and of the wider public, without regard to personal interest or benefit Strategic vision coupled with the ability to focus on practical issues Readiness to take, and be accountable for decisions Lively awareness of how the world is changing politically, economically and socially The necessary time to be an effective trustee A good team player Able to take on an ambassadorial role for the Huntley Archives No significant or potential conflicts of interest.

Knowledge and skills The Board as a whole should encompass knowledge of the following areas: Essential

Knowledge and understanding of the work and needs of the sector, where the African Caribbean heritage sector covers a range of areas (archives, publishing, community activism, schools and higher education, libraries, museums, galleries) Knowledge of professional issues currently facing the sector, from funding and regulation through to education, access, and volunteering. Appreciation of the role of external engagement in public affairs and advocacy, including direct work with government and politicians at national and local levels, working with the media, and working with other organisations that share our vision and values. Awareness and experience of leadership and management issues within a sector (such as African Caribbean heritage), especially how they relate to the work of independent charities with a focus on governance, financial management, human resources and fundraising. We are keen to hear from Trustees who have ideas about promoting greater resilience for the charity, and developing new income streams

What difference will you make?

We believe that your strong leadership skills, professional expertise, and your ability to bring in financial and other resources, means that you will be part of an important step change process that will help us deliver the charity’s remit. As a Trustee with strong financial planning, strategic and practical skills, we need your support to ensure that FHALMA has a clear vision and strategy; therefore we are looking for your skills to help strengthen and underpin our voluntary structure.

Shape strategy Inspire effective advocacy Improve FHALMA’s performance Ensure impact and accountability

We are a small team (one freelance leader and with volunteers) and so far we have a very good track record in delivering art and archive projects - Specifically through annual Huntley conferences, symposia, schools workshops, plus a ground-breaking exhibition: www.nocolourbar.org and others in the pipeline). You can make a valuable difference and use your lived experiences to write the new chapters for FHALMA. The trustee will be keen to develop potential and learning opportunities for our stakeholders, and support an inter-generational approach. The archives reflect a radical Black publishing and legacy of community activism and these important facets mean that we wish to attract people from a range of backgrounds, but all who have a shared interest and value the contribution to current social, education, environmental improvements that Eric and Jessica Huntley have made across ALL communities, including the African Caribbean Diaspora.  Do get in touch with us to find out more. Thank you.