Co-opted Finance and Governance Committee Member

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent UK charity is seeking up to two volunteers for its Finance, Audit and Risk Committee to oversee financial health and ensure effective financial management. Ideal candidates will have expertise in financial planning and awareness of the charity finance sector. It’s an excellent opportunity to gain experience in charity governance remotely from anywhere in the UK.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in financial planning, accounting, risk and/or reporting.
• Awareness of the charity finance sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the charity’s financial health on behalf of the Board.
• Review financial reporting, planning and income projections.
• Ensure good financial management controls are in place.
• Assist in managing strategic risks.

Skills

Financial planning

Accounting

Risk management

Financial reporting

Job description

Overview

Do you want to use your finance expertise to help fight for gender equality?

The Fawcett Society is looking for up to two volunteers to join its Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the UK’s leading membership organisation dedicated to promoting gender equality and women’s rights at work, home and in public life.

Our vision is a society in which women and girls, in all their diversity, are equal and truly free to fulfill their potential, creating a stronger, happier, better future for all.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the charity’s financial health on behalf of the Board.
• Review financial reporting, planning and income projections.
• Ensure the organisation has the right controls in place to ensure good financial management.
• Assist in managing strategic risks.

Commitment

The Committee meets quarterly for 90 minutes and all meetings are virtual, so you could be based anywhere in the UK. Committee members will also need to set aside time in advance to review papers.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in financial planning, accounting, risk and/or reporting.
• Awareness of the charity finance sector.

Context

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to gain experience in charity governance without the legal obligations of being a trustee. You would be working alongside our passionate and experienced Board of Trustees and our Leadership team to ensure that the Fawcett Society continues to have a real impact on advancing women’s rights at a critical moment in our fight for gender equality.

How to apply

If this sounds like it could be for you, please email a short supporting statement covering why you are interested in the role, and briefly summarising your skills and experience to [e-mail] by Friday 17 October 2025. I am always happy to have an informal conversation with anyone who might be interested - please contact me on the above email address.