Volunteer Treasurer

What will you be doing?

Join REN as Treasurer and play a key role in guiding the organisation’s strategic direction and financial sustainability. REN’s financial operations, including payroll, are managed externally, so the Treasurer’s input is primarily at a governance and advisory level rather than day-to-day financial administration. Key Responsibilities:

Advise on REN’s financial strategy, planning, and resource allocation. Ensure the Board receives clear and timely financial updates, including Annual Accounts. Oversee the preparation of accounts in line with funder and statutory requirements. Recommend and monitor effective financial controls, procedures, and policies. Lead on the appointment and review of external auditors. Collaborate with the CEO to support financial planning and delivery of goals. Ensure compliance with funder conditions and financial reporting obligations. Provide oversight of financial risks and identify opportunities to strengthen REN’s financial position. Lead Board-level discussions on financial matters and contribute to policy on reserves, investments, and financial governance.

Time Commitment:

Board meetings are held either quarterly or every two months, and typically last 1.5 to 2 hours. Meetings are typically in London or virtually, offering flexibility for in-person or remote participation. We expect the time commitment to be up to 1.5 days a month. At times this may vary given the time of year.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

Passion for and commitment to Refugee Employment Network’s mission and strategic objectives. Experience of successfully dealing with strategic issues, interpreting complex information and business planning. Ability to collaborate, support and build relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrable commitment to diversity and inclusion. A recognised financial qualification or relevant experience in a strategic finance role.

Desirable:

Experience serving as a Trustee or Treasurer, or working within the charity sector.

REN values equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and we encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity status, or socio-economic background.

What difference will you make?

You won’t just be balancing numbers - you’ll be helping refugees build stable, hopeful futures through meaningful employment. As Treasurer, your insight will help REN make smart, strategic decisions that directly impact how we support thousands of people starting over in a new country. You’ll be a key voice in shaping how we grow sustainably, stay accountable, and make every pound count toward creating real, lasting change.