Treasurer

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team as the Treasurer for Kingston Association for the Blind, where you'll oversee financial affairs and contribute to strategic decision-making. This voluntary role offers a chance to make a significant impact on the charity’s mission while working closely with dedicated Board members. You'll use your financial expertise to help guide the organization in its objectives around equity, diversity, and inclusion, as you attend quarterly meetings and the annual AGM.

Qualifications

• Finance professional with understanding of charity finance or commercial experience.
• Willing to contribute to forecasting and budgeting.
• Capable of presenting financial information to non-finance experts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial affairs of the charity.
• Work with the CEO to manage charity finances.
• Report to the Board on financial health and risks.

Skills

Financial oversight

Strong communication skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Liaising with auditors

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Job description

Kingston Association for the Blind empower people of all ages living with sight loss, to lead independent and fulfilled lives in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding areas.

What will you be doing?

The Treasurer, in addition to their Trustee duties, is responsible for overseeing Kingston Association for the Blind’s financial affairs.

The Treasurer will work with the CEO to ensure that effective financial measures, controls, and procedures are in place to manage the charity’s finances. They report to the Board on the organisation’s financial health, financial performance, and any potential risks.

Time Commitment

• Quarterly Board meetings held in person in central Kingston
• AGM is held once a year
• Board members are encouraged and welcome to join charity events and trips

What are we looking for?

• A finance professional with an understanding of charity finance or commercial experience
• Strong communication skills, capable of presenting financial information to non-finance experts
• Someone willing to contribute to forecasting, budgeting, and liaising with auditors
• Attend quarterly Board meetings in person and the AGM each year in Kingston Upon Thames
• We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, committed, and eager to contribute new ideas and perspectives to our Board, helping to strengthen our team with diverse thinking
• Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Willingness to accept responsibilities and act in the charity’s best interests

What difference will you make?

As Treasurer, your insight will help the charity make smart, strategic decisions that directly impact how we support those who benefit from using our services.

You will be joining a friendly and committed team, who are passionate about providing an excellent service to our members.

Before you apply

The TrusteeWorks Team at Reach Volunteering are supporting Kingston Assocation for the Blind with their Treasurer recruitment. Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance. To apply please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills and experience would add value to the board.

This is a voluntary role, subject to clear DBS check.

Deadline: 28^th August 2025