Treasurer

What will you be doing?

As Treasurer you will lead on the financial affairs of the food bank and ensure that they are conducted within the required legal, accounting and good practice conventions. 

The main duties of the Trustee role are:

• Ensuring the charity complies with legislative and regulatory requirements, and acts within the confines of its governing document and in furtherance to organisational activities contained therein.
• Acting in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries and future beneficiaries at all times.
• Promoting and developing the charity in order for it to grow and maintain relevance to society. 
• Maintaining sound financial management of the charity’s resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the organisation’s objects, and investment activities meet accepted standards and policies.
• Interviewing, appointing and monitoring the activities of senior paid staff.
• Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources, acting as a counter-signatory on charity cheques and any applications for funds, if required. 
• To maintain absolute confidentiality about all sensitive/confidential information received in the course of trustee’s responsibilities to the charity.

Alongside attending bi-monthly Trustee Board meetings, trustees are expected to contribute some additional time to support the work of the charity. This may include reviewing policies and documents, assisting with grant funding applications, supporting fundraising activities, or providing advice within their area of expertise.

What are we looking for?

• Strong knowledge of legislation and responsibilities relating to the lead area and a charity’s responsibilities. 
• Ability to lead confidently and supportively on matters relating to the lead area. 
• Previous experience in: 
• Financial accounting and reporting procedures. 
• Communicating financial information to those who may have little or no financial background. 
• Keeping all financial records up to date (bookkeeping). 

What difference will you make?

This role involves leading on the financial affairs of the food bank and ensuring that they are conducted within the required legal, accounting and good practice conventions. It is also the responsibility of the treasurer to work in partnership with the chairperson and trustees to ensure the financial viability and development of the organisation.

Anything else...

A 2.5‑hour early evening meeting every two months, (6 -8 pm), plus 1–2 hours of preparation, and additional time estimated 1-2 days a month) between meetings to support the food bank with key responsibilities.