Treasurer to Board of Trustees

This is an interesting and important role in this small charity, supporting vulnerable and isolated children and families to cope, gain confidence and develop their own skills to deal with a wide range of issues and challenges.  They have recently celebrated 28 years of providing support.

They are looking for a Treasurer to join the Board of Trustees . The treasurer role will take the lead within the Board for financial management and undertake the regular, required treasurer tasks.

This voluntary role will support the charity to develop strong financial strategy, reporting to the Board, ensuring financial controls are in place, and helping to secure funding.  Becoming a trustee is one of the most powerful ways you can contribute, bringing social value to your local community while using and building a wealth of skills.  The work being done by Home-Start trustees has never been more important as families experience increasing pressures and challenges.  Everyone brings something different to being a Trustee.

Skills

The ideal person for this role will have one or more of the following:  

• Treasurer or accounting experience 
• Professional experience and qualifications as an accountant, treasurer   
• Knowledge of the voluntary sector and grants making environment   
• Experience of belonging to, and reporting to, a senior leadership team or board of trustees

Essential Qualities and Attributes of All Trustees.

As a Trustee you will have an impact within the organisation being an individual who can bring expertise and experience to the team of Trustees. In addition to the specific requirements of being a Treasurer they are looking for:   

• Willingness & ability to understand and accept their responsibilities & liabilities as a trustee, & to always act in the best interests of the organisation  
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement   
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.   
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
• Enthusiasm for the vision and mission of the charity.   
• Willingness to lead according to the charity values   
• Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership