Treasurer Trustee

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; Lymington; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Lymington is seeking a Treasurer to oversee financial reports and advise the Board. The role is voluntary with a commitment to attend quarterly meetings, remotely or in person. Ideal candidates should possess experience in financial management and demonstrate enthusiasm for supporting vulnerable groups. Reasonable travel expenses may be reimbursed.

Benefits

Reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses

Qualifications

• Experience working with financial reports.
• Ability to advise the board on financial responsibilities.
• Must be comfortable communicating complex financial information.

Responsibilities

• Critically review and present financial reports to the Board.
• Advise the Board on financial responsibilities.
• Work with financial advisors when required.
• Oversee preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts.

Skills

Knowledge of current fundraising finance practice relevant to charities

Bookkeeping and financial management

Financial analysis skills

Clear communication skills

Enthusiasm for the cause

Job description

Context-

Our mission is to provide permanent support for adults who live with enduring mental health challenges and psychotic illnesses, and struggle with daily life. There is a growing scarcity of long-term support options for this vulnerable group. Our aim is to provide day centres and fully supported homes for life, where residents can live amongst friends, with 24/7 support on hand if and when required.

Our Charity Objects-

The charity's Objects are specifically restricted to the relief of persons suffering from a mental illness by the provision of:

• accommodation and care;
• and/or day centres and activities;
• and/or home support visits

appropriate to their needs.

For now, our Outreach Programme provides support through visits to our vulnerable outreach members in their own homes, offering help with any daily tasks they may be struggling with, encouraging social engagement and hobbies, helping them to reach their personal goals and live their best life. We are working to expand this service nationwide.

We are a small but ambitious charity, now employing nine salaried staff, and managing teams of volunteers. We have been successful in securing significant funding, including from the National Lottery Community Fund.

The Role-

We are looking for the right person to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer. They will work with our Finance Officer to:

• Critically review and present financial reports to the Board in a format that helps the Board understand the charity’s financial position
• Advise the Board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities
• Work as required with financial advisors
• Oversee the preparation and scrutiny of annual accounts.

Qualities-

• Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to charities
• Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management
• Good financial analysis skills
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Enthusiasm for our cause.

Time commitment-

The Treasurer will be expected to attend Board meetings, in person or remotely, normally four times a year. These are held in Lymington, or on Zoom. In addition, the Treasurer will find time to liaise with our Finance Officer, as is necessary to fulfil the obligations.

The role is voluntary, but reasonable travel and other expenses may be paid.

The role reports to the Chair of the Board.

Application Process-

Please email a CV and covering letter to [e-mail], explaining on no more than one side of A4 paper, why you are interested in the role and why you feel you would be suitable.
Alternatively, please post a CV and covering letter to our office:
Hammersley Homes, Suite 113 Town Hall, Avenue Road, Lymington SO41 9ZG

We are actively interviewing applicants, and will close this advertisement when a suitable candidate has been found.