Treasurer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified accountant to take on the role of Treasurer. This unremunerated position offers a unique opportunity to influence financial strategies during a period of significant growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to community action and affordable housing, playing a vital role in bridging the gap between financial systems and community needs. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the commercial awareness to navigate financial complexities, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial strategy and systems.
• Passion for community action and affordable housing.

Responsibilities

• Advise on financial strategy and ensure robust financial systems.
• Communicate financial matters effectively to non-experts.

Skills

Financial strategy

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Community action

Understanding of Community-Led Housing

Education

Qualified accountant

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About the Organization

The Board meets eight times per year, with one Annual General Meeting (AGM) annually.

Our Mission and Impact

We are committed to empowering local communities to create permanently affordable homes. We support efforts to price homes according to local earnings, ensuring residents are not priced out of their neighborhoods. Our work bridges the gap between those delivering affordable housing and communities in need, working with local people to develop genuinely and permanently affordable homes and community spaces.

Achievements

• First Community Land Trust (CLT) in London to sell homes, starting with St Clements in Tower Hamlets (23 homes).
• First direct development at Citizens House in Lewisham (11 homes).
• Projects across 6 London boroughs with 34 homes built to date and a pipeline of 100+ new homes in development.

Position: Treasurer (Unremunerated)

We are seeking a qualified accountant to serve as Treasurer during a period of significant growth. The role involves advising on financial strategy, ensuring robust financial systems, and communicating financial matters effectively to non-experts. The ideal candidate will have commercial awareness, a passion for community action, affordable housing, and sustainability, and an understanding of Community-Led Housing.

How to Apply

If you are interested in addressing one of the biggest social issues impacting London and want to play a vital role, we encourage you to apply.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We actively embrace diversity, promote equality of opportunity, and encourage applications from all sections of society and communities.