Volunteer Treasurer - Uttlesford Foodbank | Uttlesford Foodbank

Uttlesford Foodbank; Saffron Walden; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Uttlesford Foodbank is seeking an experienced finance Trustee to join its Board. The role involves ensuring compliance with financial responsibilities, developing financial plans, and supporting the charity's vision and objectives. Applicants with various levels of experience in finance are welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial accounting and reporting procedures.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively.
• Commitment to the work of Uttlesford Foodbank.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the Board of Trustees fulfills its financial responsibilities.
• Oversee budgeting, financial control, insurance, and reporting systems.
• Manage resources responsibly and ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Financial accounting

Excellent communication

Collaboration skills

Judgment

Creative thinking

Job description

Seeking someone with finance experience to join our Board. They will be able to lead on financial matters, ensuring we meet our obligations within the required legal, accounting, and good practice frameworks, and help us build a sound strategy.

What difference will you make?

Trustees play a vital role in ensuring Uttlesford Foodbank meets its core purpose by overseeing the management and administration of the charity and ensuring that the food bank has a clear strategy aligned with our vision and goals. By supporting governance, you are part of a team providing vital holistic support in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience for all visitors and contacts of Uttlesford Foodbank.

What are we looking for?

• Knowledge of and commitment to the work of Uttlesford Foodbank
• Previous experience or ability in financial accounting and reporting procedures; ability to communicate financial information to those with little or no financial background; keeping financial records up to date
• Knowledge and passion for your local community
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Willingness to participate in discussions concerning the needs of beneficiaries, staff, and the trustee board
• Willingness to act in the best interest of the charity
• Sound, independent judgment and creative thinking
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and a willingness to learn and develop

What will you be doing?

1. Ensure the Board of Trustees fulfills its financial responsibilities
2. Ensure proper systems for budgeting, financial control, insurance, and reporting are in place
3. Ensure financial reports are clear, discussed at meetings, and provided in the required format and timing
4. Oversee appointment of auditors or independent examiners
5. Support and guide the charity’s purpose, vision, strategy, goals, and objectives
6. Manage resources responsibly, safeguarding assets and avoiding undue risk
7. Ensure effective administration and respond to community changes
8. Identify, monitor, and control key risks
9. Develop financial plans, monitor budgets, and evaluate progress
10. Review and approve financial statements
11. Promote the organisation to stakeholders and beneficiaries
12. Ensure compliance with legislation and good practice (employment, health & safety, D&I, safeguarding, GDPR)
13. Participate in meetings, subcommittees, and trustee away days

We welcome applications from those early in their finance careers, retired professionals, and established finance experts.