Treasurer for our trustee board

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization based in Greater London is seeking a new treasurer to join its board starting September 2026. This role requires strong financial expertise and a formal accounting qualification. Knowledge of the charity sector is advantageous. The treasurer will oversee financial management and attend meetings in London, with travel expenses covered. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate individual ready to contribute to the organization's success.

Benefits

Travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• Significant experience in finance, ideally with a charity.
• Ability to attend board meetings in London.
• Willingness to observe board meetings and meet an auditor.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial management of the organization.
• Participate in board meetings from September 2026.
• Collaborate with the auditor during the audit in May.

Skills

Professional financial expertise

Understanding of charity sector

Education

Formal first tier accounting qualification

Job description

After nine years on the board, our treasurer will finish his final term in September 2026. We want to appoint a new treasurer in early 2026 who will observe our board meetings in March and June, meet our auditor during our audit in May and is able to join the board from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate individual who supports our strategy and objectives, and will bring energy and enthusiasm, helping us excel at what we do.

We are seeking a candidate with considerable professional financial expertise, underpinned with a formal first tier accounting qualification. Business experience of the charity sector from either an employed or voluntary capacity would be an advantage. Full details and an application pack can be found on our website.

Board meetings are held in London, and we pay travel expenses.