Account Manager Volunteer Roles in Manchester

This is an opportunity to support and extend God's Kingdom abroad from your own home.

We are looking for someone with the qualities of reliability, communication skills, teamwork, compassion, encouragement, faith in God, common sense and openness to the Holy Spirit's guidance. Spiritual gifts of administration, wisdom, knowledge and giving are welcome!

As treasurer you will be expected to:

1. Maintain an ongoing record of all financial activities and transactions.
2. Manage the bank accounts.
3. Prepare half-yearly and annual accounts.
4. Receive and bank postal donations, and send formal letters of thanks to the donors.
5. Receive notifications of online donations and respond to donors with an email of thanks.
6. Attend online trustees’ meetings to report, contribute and advise.
7. Make payments and grants as agreed by the management team.
8. Make an annual return of Gift Aid claims to HMRC.
9. (Optional but preferred) Seek funding from institutions and grant-making trusts.
10. Keep members of the management team informed about significant donations or other relevant developments.
11. Pray.

We shall give priority to a candidate who is willing to become a trustee.

All the management team work on a voluntary basis, but approved expenses can be covered.

Written evidence of your ability and experience relevant to the role will be required including any relevant qualifications in accountancy, etc., as well as satisfactory character references, including one from a person in authority in the applicant's local church.

Please make initial contact with the Director, Brenda Gooding, via the contact details on the Chile for Christ website by email or letter, explaining your interest and qualifications. Include your telephone number and state that you saw this advertisement on the Charity Job website.

Closing date for applications: 28th February 2025.

Volunteer Opportunity: Nonprofit Marketing and Fundraising Program Manager
Organization: HELPING CHILDREN (A nonprofit registered in Sri Lanka)
Location: Remote
Closing Date: 31st January 2025

About HELPING CHILDREN

HELPING CHILDREN is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of children in Sri Lanka. We focus on providing essential support, resources, and opportunities to empower children and foster sustainable community development.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Nonprofit Marketing and Fundraising Program Manager to lead and oversee all aspects of our fundraising initiatives. This is a volunteer role, perfect for someone passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and skilled in nonprofit marketing and fundraising.

Key Responsibilities

• Fundraising Strategy: Develop and implement innovative fundraising campaigns and initiatives to support the organization's programs.
• Donor Relations: Build and maintain relationships with individual and corporate donors, ensuring consistent communication and recognition.
• Grant Writing: Research and apply for grants to secure funding from local and international sources.
• Event Management: Plan and execute fundraising events, both virtual and in-person.
• Marketing and Outreach: Create compelling marketing materials, manage social media accounts, and oversee campaigns to raise awareness and funds.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate donor databases and provide regular progress reports to the board.
• Collaborative Efforts: Work closely with other volunteers and stakeholders to align fundraising goals with organizational objectives.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience in fundraising, marketing, or related fields (experience with nonprofits preferred).
• Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency in social media platforms, email marketing, and donor management tools.
• Creative problem-solver with a passion for helping children.
• Knowledge of Sri Lankan and international funding landscapes is a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children’s lives in Sri Lanka.
• Work with a passionate team committed to social change.
• Gain valuable experience in nonprofit management and fundraising.
• Flexible work arrangements.

How to Apply

To apply for this volunteer position, please email your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation with the subject line “Volunteer Marketing and Fundraising Manager Application” by 31st January 2025.

About us

At Applied Microbiology International (AMI) we fundamentally believe that microbiology can solve the world’s greatest challenges and that global issues need to be solved by global teams. To help us achieve this we are looking for a new Treasurer to join our Trustees.

About the role

The Treasurer will lead the trustees in the oversight of AMI’s strategic financial management. They will play an active role in ensuring that all trustees are fully able to understand the charity’s financial arrangements and contribute to financial discussion and decisions. The Treasurer chairs the Finance, Audit and Risk Subcommittee. They are also an Honorary Officer. 

The trustees and its subcommittees usually meet via Teams, with one face to face meeting per year. 

About you

You will have significant experience of financial leadership and oversight at a senior level and a professional financial qualification. You will have some experience of chairing meetings, either in the public, private or voluntary sectors. In addition you will have the ability to network and build relationships at very senior levels.

It is desirable that you have served on a board before, have experience in overseeing the management of organisational investments. It is also desirable that you will have an understanding of membership or learned organisations

AMI believes that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and personal experiences reflect the diversity of our membership base. It is not necessary to have previous board committee experience as training will be provided. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

How to apply

We invite you to apply via our website by sharing a statement outlining why you believe you would be suitable for the role of treasurer. Please ensure you cover all aspects of the person specification (which are outlined in the attached role description).

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Sunday 26 January 2025.

Managing content for the charity's social media platforms, monitoring performance and establishing and/or maintaining active social media accounts, in addition to researching and creating creative content for different social media channels.

What will you be doing?

• Creating and managing daily social media posts across all social media platforms e.g. Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and LinkedIn.
• Develop new, engaging warm-hearted content to increase interest and attract supporters. 
• Working in conjunction with the Marketing Manager and CEO, be responsible for posting original, high-quality content (twice per week) to improve our brand presence, grab the attention of our target audience and drive growth.
• Assist with creating our new social media strategy 

What are we looking for?

• Clear understanding of social media platforms.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and a positive can-do attitude.
• Knowledge of marketing and public relations is also desirable.

Skills, experience and qualities needed

• Creative Skills
• Administration
• Canva Experience
• Commercial Awareness
• Creating Calendar
• Customer Service
• Event Planning
• Fundraising
• IT Skills
• Marketing and PR
• Research
• Team Working
• Written Communication Skills

Time commitment and expenses:

• 1-3 hours per week, either in or out of office hours.
• We request a minimum commitment of 3 months volunteering.

What difference will you make?

Joining our team will give you the opportunity to:

• Contribute to a good cause that shares the same values as you.
• Use and share your skills.
• Gain new skills and work experience.
• Expand your network and social skills,
• Be part of a friendly team of people
• Make a big difference to our organisation and the lives of our beneficiaries.
• Never underestimate the power of your voice.

About The REIGN Collective

The REIGN Collective is a forward-thinking Community Interest Company (CIC) dedicated to combating Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSA/E) through survivor-led initiatives. Our mission is to reshape how society, systems, and institutions respond to and support those affected by CSA/E. We achieve this by educating professionals, practitioners, and the wider community, using lived experiences to challenge and repair the systems that failed us as children. Through our training programs and advocacy, REIGN works to strengthen support for survivors and safeguard children across the UK.

We are seeking a Finance Professional to join our Advisory Board. This is a key voluntary position that will provide strategic financial guidance to help ensure our long-term sustainability and financial health. The successful candidate will work closely with our finance manager, providing oversight, advice, and expertise on financial matters including systems, risk management, and budgeting.

At REIGN Collective, our work is rooted in values of equity, inclusion, sustainability, collaboration, and empowerment. We are looking for someone who not only shares these values but actively embodies them in their professional and personal life.

Key Responsibilities

As a Finance Professional on our Advisory Board, you will:

• Strategic Financial Oversight: Provide guidance on all financial matters, ensuring that the organisation’s financial strategy provides an organisation that is managed efficiently and in line with best practices.  Either meeting or exceeding the CIC’s regulatory requirements.  Support the board and SLT with regular oversight briefings and visibility on building REIGN’s financial foundations.
   

• Financial Planning & Budgeting: Advise on the creation of budgets, financial forecasts, and sustainability plans that support REIGN's mission.
   

• Risk Management & Compliance: Identify and address financial risks, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements (including Corporation Tax), and best practices.
   

• Fundraising and Resource Allocation: Advice on fundraising strategies and assist in identifying potential funding sources.  Provide input on how funds are allocated to ensure maximum impact.

• Support Finance Manager: Work closely with the finance manager to handle bookkeeping, cash flow management, and year-end accounts preparation. Assist with any financial issues or concerns as they arise.
   

• Board Meetings: Attend quarterly board meetings (minimum 4 times a year online, in addition attend in person events at least once a year) and working groups to report on financial matters, review progress, and provide recommendations.
   

• Long-term Financial Planning: Help plan for REIGN’s future with financial sustainability in mind, providing strategic input on major financial decisions.

Qualifications and Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in financial management, including budgeting, cash flow management, and overseeing accounts for nonprofit organisations or social enterprises.
   

• Knowledge of financial systems such as QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
   

• Familiarity with the unique financial structures of Community Interest Companies (CICs), including managing restricted funding and understanding corporation tax.
   

• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial concepts clearly to non-financial team members.
   

• Experience in financial risk management and compliance with tax and regulatory requirements.
   

• A collaborative, organised, and strategic mindset, with the ability to work well as part of a team.
   

• A commitment to the REIGN Collective’s mission to tackle child sexual abuse and exploitation and promote social impact through financial sustainability.
   

• Professional qualifications (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) are advantageous but not required. We welcome applications from those who are part-qualified or have demonstrable experience in a financial management capacity.

Additional Information

• Voluntary Role: This is a voluntary position, so no payment or expenses will be provided.
   

• Meeting Structure: With the exception of two in-person meetings each year, all other meetings are conducted online (at least 4 times a year) to ensure flexibility and accessibility for board members.  There will also be working groups which you might be asked to lead on if it is relative to your field.

What’s in it for You?

• Impact: Play a vital role in driving financial sustainability for a meaningful cause.
   

• Network: Connect with a passionate team of changemakers and thought leaders.
   

• Growth: Enhance your governance and strategic advisory skills in a nonprofit setting.

This is an exciting opportunity to help lead Big Leaf Foundation in the next phase of its development, as we transition our self-employed contractors to employee contracts and explore new multi-year core funding opportunities to build greater sustainability in our work. We are looking for someone with direct experience in financial management and/or charity finance and fundraising to fill this role. Ideally you will have experience of moving people onto employee contracts. You will use your skills and knowledge to make a lasting difference to the lives of displaced young people in Surrey.

In addition to the general responsibilities of a trustee, duties of the treasurer include:

• Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements.
• Being assured that the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs.
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy.
• Preparing and presenting financial reports to the board.
• Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
• Liaising with any paid staff and volunteers about financial matters.
• Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.
• Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate ethical funding policy.
• Ensuring that there is no conflict between any funding sources and the aims and objects of the charity.
• Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies, for example the Charity Commission.
• Ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented.
• Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
• Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.
• Ensuring the accounts are presented in a coherent and easily understandable way in our annual review.
• Sitting on appraisal, recruitment and disciplinary panels as required.

In addition, with other trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:

• Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
• Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
• Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.

Fresh Outlooks Required

We are part of the largest counselling service in England and Wales and need a trustee to act as our Treasurer, to help us develop our services in Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire. 

The waiting lists for non-crisis support within the NHS Healthy minds programme is over 4 years in our area, so we provide a much- needed service. However, we cannot keep up with demand either, so we need to grow.  Can you help? Can you spare a few hours a month to support what we do by working with a varied team of trustees and colleagues to further develop the charity and its services.   

You will be part of the Board of Trustees and in this role you will contribute to the strategic direction of the charity. Your input into regularly reviewing our services against the agreed business objectives will be vital to help our charity to further develop its reach into the local community.

The Treasurer will need to be accountancy qualified or part qualified and be prepared to spend a few hours a month collating the management accounts.

For more information on what we do go to the Relate Severn and Wye web pages

Lead the Charge for Animal Welfare! Join the League Against Cruel Sports as Trustee (Treasurer)

Passionate about animal welfare? Ready to make a real impact? We're looking for a finance professional to join us in ending cruelty to animals in sport.

About us:

We're dedicated to creating a kinder society where animals are protected from persecution in the name of sport. We've been at the forefront of change, instrumental in landmark legislation like the Hunting Act 2004. Through our wildlife reserves, investigations and advocacy, we're driving tangible change and standing up for those who can't speak for themselves. The League operates in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, striving to protect animals from the horrific acts of hunting, shooting and animal fighting.

Your role:

As a trustee, you'll have a shared responsibility with 6-10 fellow board members to play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction, ensuring compliance and supporting our CEO. You'll lead policy, monitor financial stability, identify and manage risks, and as a League ambassador you’ll champion our cause.

As a trustee you will attend eight board meetings per year (seven virtually) and the AGM.  In line with the Charity Commission regulations, no payment will be made for this role, but all expenses will be reimbursed.

Skills/knowledge:

• Accountancy qualification
• Proven experience in accounting with at least two years in a senior role and ideally an understanding of charity finance issues  
• Expertise in financial forecasting and budgeting
• Inspirational leadership
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical and decision making skills
• Financially astute and good attention to detail

It’s not necessary to have previous board experience as training can be provided.

We particularly welcome applications from diverse backgrounds as we want our board to be more representative.

Why join us?

By becoming a trustee at the League, you'll be part of a dynamic team driving real change for animals across the UK. You'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference, influence policy, and be at the forefront of the fight against animal cruelty.

This position is an excellent development opportunity if you’re taking your first steps to develop wider board level and governance experience.

To apply:

If you're ready to lend your expertise to a cause that truly matters, please submit your CV accompanied by a covering letter outlining your motivations, interests and how your skills and experience fulfil the requirements of the role.  We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will respond to all applications.

Recruitment process: Applications will be reviewed against pre-identified requirements from the job specification, followed by a single interview stage.

Together, we can redefine what is acceptable and create a better world for animals.

About Roots Academy

At Roots Academy, we’ve built a learning experience that’s changing the lives of the ummah’s future leaders, change-makers and visionaries.

Our vision is enabling university students to live God-centred lives, so we teach structured, engaging and transformative face-to-face foundational Islamic education to over 1,800 students across the UK.

Role Summary

The Finance Executive at Roots Academy plays a pivotal role in scaling its financial operations as the organisation transitions into a charitable entity. This role involves collaborating closely with the Head of Finance and another Finance Executive to enhance and develop robust financial systems and policies. The position is key to ensuring the organisation’s financial operations are scalable, compliant, and efficient.

Key tasks

• Process Improvement and Policy Development: Develop and refine financial processes and policies to enhance operational efficiency and compliance with charitable status requirements.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Assist in the preparation of basic management accounts and conduct financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Financial Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records by entering data into various financial systems, ensuring all financial transactions are correctly documented.

Expense Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy and prepare reports on discrepancies and issues found.

What we’re looking for

• Qualifications and Experience: Candidates must possess a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or be actively pursuing such a degree, with relevant experience in finance or a generalist role; startup experience is a plus.
• Technical Proficiency: Essential proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to manage datasets and perform basic financial analysis; familiarity with finance software like Xero, or a willingness to learn, is highly desirable.
• Organisational and Communication Skills: Excellent organisational skills are required to efficiently manage multiple tasks, alongside strong written and verbal communication skills for effective team collaboration and financial documentation management.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail is critical to maintain the integrity of financial data and to prevent errors in financial transactions and reports.
• Adaptability and Initiative: Looking for individuals who are adaptable and eager to learn new processes and systems, capable of quickly mastering new financial software, and taking initiative in leading a wide range of projects and tasks.

What we have to offer

• Be part of a team of 40+ dedicated volunteers from across the country.
• Receive continuous rewards for those that seek Islamic knowledge from the Roots platform.
• Be a part of a growing organisation that aims to revive and educate Muslims from a grassroots perspective.
• Receive in-house tarbiyah sessions to develop your deen.

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer position.

Volunteers are entitled to claim expenses incurred for food, travel and equipment, in line with our Expenses policy.

Social Anxiety Alliance UK is a young and developing charity looking for an experienced Treasurer with a background in financial management and accounting to continue the charity's development. The Treasurer will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial administration of the charity and will have a good understanding of charity finance. 

The Treasurer would also need to be willing to be a Trustee and be aware of the governance issues relating to such a role.

Social anxiety involves an excessive fear of social situations. Sufferers will often fear being embarrassed or worry about being negatively evaluated by others. Anticipatory anxiety and situational avoidance are common, and individuals may endure social situations with a high level of discomfort. The scope of the anxiety may be focused on specific types of social situations or generalised to almost any social encounter.

We are the first UK charity dedicated to Social Anxiety.

What will you be doing

Contribute towards the good management of the charity by carrying out key responsibilities as follows:

· To ensure that the charity complies with its governing document, charity law, company law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

· To ensure that the charity pursues its charitable objects as defined in its governing document.

· To ensure that the charity uses its resources exclusively to further its objects.

· To contribute towards setting the charity’s strategic direction and to evaluate performance and progress against agreed targets.

· To uphold the reputation and values of the charity.

· To commit to read papers in preparation for meetings and attend regular board meetings.

What we are looking for

· An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship.

· A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a trustee.

· Willingness to act in the best interests of the organisation.

· An ability to work effectively as a member of the team.

· Willingness to prepare for and attend monthly Board meetings.

· Willingness to participate actively in discussions.

· Enthusiasm for the charity’s vision and mission.

· Empathy for the challenges faced by people affected by social anxiety.

· A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

· Integrity and honesty.

· Good, independent judgement.

Experience in some of the following areas:

· Charity management, governance, compliance, law.

· Accounting, charity accounting, financial management.

· Marketing and communications.

· Mental health professional.

· Fundraising and grant applications.

What difference will you make

As part of our board, you will help to support and develop the charity and set its strategic direction. You will have the opportunity to offer your unique skill set, experience and enthusiasm to help us to achieve the charity’s mission:
To foster a society in which social anxiety is widely understood, where there is easy access to appropriate information, support and treatment so that no one has to face social anxiety alone.

Board meetings and projects

We are a friendly board and we hold our meetings monthly online in the evening, typically on a Tuesday at 7pm to 8:30pm.

Please note, we are a young charity and are all volunteers. We would hope that Trustees can contribute to other charity tasks and projects as need arise. 

We are seeking a passionate and experienced finance professional to join Gaddum’s Board of Trustees. Our work is evolving, and we need a financial expert to guide us into the future.

What we're looking for: A background in finance, accounting, or auditing, with the ability to oversee financial governance. Experience in budgeting, financial strategy, or holding organisations accountable for financial performance. A commitment to using your skills to support a charity that is making a real impact in the community. Whether you are a qualified accountant, have financial expertise in the public, private, or third sector, or have experience working with charity finance, we want to hear from you. 

About Gaddum, and our financial needs

Our vision is for every individual and community we serve to have equitable health, wealth and self. As a trusted charity serving Greater Manchester for nearly 200 years, we are dedicated to promoting wellbeing, challenging inequalities, and empowering individuals and communities.

At the core of Gaddum’s work is the need to allocate resources effectively and efficiently. With the increasing challenges of securing funding in the third sector, robust financial oversight is essential. A Finance Trustee will bring the expertise needed to oversee the charity’s financial strategies, ensuring that we operate within our means while continuing to deliver high-quality services to the community. Your knowledge will help guide budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with charity regulations and standards.

Additionally, a Finance Trustee will support the wider board in making informed decisions by offering clear insights into the charity’s financial status and the potential risks and opportunities ahead. This strategic guidance will be invaluable as Gaddum navigates a complex funding landscape and seeks to diversify its income streams. Our vision is for every individual and community we serve to have equitable health, wealth and self. As a trusted charity serving Greater Manchester for nearly 200 years, we are dedicated to promoting wellbeing, challenging inequalities, and empowering individuals and communities. 2 By adding a finance professional to our board, Gaddum will strengthen its governance structure and build on nearly 200 years of service, ensuring we continue to thrive for decades to come.

With a focus on ensuring financial sustainability, the Finance Trustee will also contribute to the development of long-term financial plans that align with Gaddum’s mission of promoting wellbeing, challenging inequalities, and empowering communities. Your finance expertise will work closely with the Head of Finance, enhance the board’s ability to make well-rounded, informed decisions that safeguard Gaddum’s future and extend our impact across the region.

By adding a finance professional to our board, Gaddum will strengthen its governance structure and build on nearly 200 years of service, ensuring we continue to thrive for decades to come.

Why become a trustee?

Becoming a charity trustee is an incredibly rewarding experience. On a personal level, it offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on causes you are passionate about, contributing to the wellbeing of communities and individuals in need. The sense of fulfilment that comes from helping shape the future of a charity and seeing the tangible difference it makes in people's lives is unmatched.

Professionally, trusteeship provides a unique opportunity to develop skills in governance, leadership, and strategic planning. Working alongside other dedicated professionals, you gain insights into how organisations are run and expand your network in the process. The responsibility of overseeing financial, legal, and operational decisions strengthens your decision-making skills, while the collaboration required fosters valuable teamwork and communication abilities.

If you’re ready to make a difference and support Gaddum’s continued success, get in touch with our CEO, Ben Whalley, or Chair, Elaine Mills, for an informal chat. Visit our website for more information.

Instructions on expressing an interest: Please complete an Expression of Interest on one side of A4 which outlines how you meet the essential (and, if applicable, desirable) criteria below and forward it along with a current CV to Gaddum's HR team.

Closing date: This is a rolling recruitment, so as-and-when Expression of Interests come through from candidates we will respond.

Next steps: We will respond to all submitted applications within three working days to inform applicants of the outcome, and interviews will be held at the earliest convenience.

Bring your financial expertise to Hamlin Fistula UK as Finance Trustee and be part of our life-changing work to end preventable childbirth injuries in Ethiopia.

Who we are

Hamlin Fistula UK is committed to ending preventable childbirth injuries in Ethiopia forever by providing women with access to free life-changing treatment and quality maternal healthcare.

We believe in a orld without maternal or neonatal deaths, where every woman is professionally supported through a safe labour that results in the birth of a live, healthy baby.

The role

As a trustee you will have oversight of all the charity’s decisions and set the charity’s strategic direction. Trustees work collectively as a board and make decisions at formal board meetings.

While all trustees share responsibility for overseeing the charity’s money the Finance Trustee will offer expert advice to the Board and guidance to the staff team on the financial health of the charity, providing scrutiny and oversight of our work with a focus on financial issues and providing feedback to the board.

Key areas for the Finance Trustee include chairing the Finance Committee, advising on financial reporting and advising on the management of the charity’s investment portfolio.

We are looking for a finance professional, with a recognised accounting qualification, who is experienced in charity finance. You will have a strong commitment to our vision to end preventable childbirth injuries in Ethiopia.

​Time commitment is six board meetings per year, five remote (1.5 hours), one in person (all day), five Finance Committee meeting per year, remote, (1 hour). Up to 4 hours per month outside meetings.​

Do you have accounting experience, especially from the charity sector, and want to make a lasting difference to children and young people affected by eczema?

We are looking for a Volunteer Trustee Treasurer to join our team of experienced and new trustees to lead EOS as it moves into an exciting new strategic period.

Personal experience of eczema is not essential however, a commitment to making the lives of families facing this unpredictable condition better is vital.

What will you be doing?

While financial matters are the responsibility of all trustees, we are looking for a Treasurer with an understanding of (preferably charity) accounts and financial risk management to take the lead on behalf of the Board.

As Treasurer you would:

• Monitor the financial administration of the charity through quarterly meetings with senior staff

• Chair the Finance Sub-committee that usually meets every quarter in advance of board meetings

• Report to the Board of Trustees on financial matters

• Support senior staff with the charity’s financial risk-management process

• Act as a signatory for bank matters, including on occasion authorising payments

• Present the annual accounts at the AGM in the Autumn. As a trustee you would be part of the EOS Board who are responsible for the strategic oversight of the organisation, managing risk and overseeing the organisation’s finances.

This is a strategic role with the charity operations being carried out by the staff and volunteer team.

All trustees:

• Attend quarterly online Board Meetings in January, April, July and October. These usually take place on a weekday evening between 7pm and 8:30pm

• Attend the AGM, online, usually in the Autumn during a weekday evening

• Attend the annual away day (in-person, full day during the week). Accomodation & travel expenses can be reimbursed. Where will you be based? Trustee meetings, senior staff meetings and the AGM all take place online via Zoom. Our Away Day is an in-person event usually in Edinburgh.

Skills and Experience

The following would be helpful for the role:

• Experience as a finance professional. A knowledge of charity accounts is an advantage, however please still get in touch if you have an enthusiasm to learn and can draw from sound commercial experience

• Willingness to play an active role in supporting senior staff with financial management

• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise independent judgement and work effectively as part of our team of trustees

• A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

• Enthusiasm for our vision, values and delivering our strategic plan to ensure that children and young people with eczema can thrive

• Willingness and ability to understand and accept your responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of EOS

We want to strengthen the diversity of our team. We strongly encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

What support will you get?

The Chair of the Board will support you in your role. You will also work closely with our CEO and COO. You may be offered to attend relevant training courses and may attend a Board Meeting on a trial basis before committing to the role so you can learn more about EOS and how we operate.

Out of Pocket Expenses

As this is a voluntary role, you won’t be paid for your time, but we will reimburse all reasonable expenses in line with our Expenses Policy.

Safeguarding

EOS is committed to keeping everyone we work with safe. We have robust safeguarding policies and procedures in place and will provide you with training relevant to your role. If you ever have a concern about anyone you come into contact with during your volunteering, please speak to our CEO or the Chair of the Board immediately. Trustees are expected to complete some online safeguarding training.

General

To keep everyone safe and supported, all trustees must operate within EOS’s policies and guidelines relevant to their role. In particular, you must agree to and follow the EOS Code of Conduct for Trustees. At the start of every Board Meeting, trustees are also asked to declare any conflicts of interest.

What difference will you make? As Treasurer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial stability and growth of EOS. Your expertise will directly impact our ability to support children and young people and their families facing eczema. With your help, we can make sure that they will thrive.

How do you apply?

If you are interested in applying for the role or want to find out more then please contact Suzi Holland, CEO (see our website for details)

Our application process is as follows:

1. Informal chat with CEO, Suzi Holland

2. Send your CV to Suzi Holland (see contact details for address)

3. Interview with Chair of the Board and one other trustee, either online or in person to suit you

4. Trial Board Meeting

5. One trustee will nominate you to join the Board at the next Board meeting.

We are looking for somebody with experience of fundraising or finance to support our 4 student volunteer-led branches in becoming financially independent. You will provide coaching and support to the branches to enable them to grow financially and successfully fundraise to support their work against educational inequality in the UK.

Students4Students (S4S) is a national charity which is split across 4 branches, with c.100 volunteers. Our organisational structure is built around our semi-independent branches which are run by student committees. These students are supported via our committee programme.

At each of these committees, we have a student Fundraising Officer. We are looking for somebody to train and support these officers (and the committees as a whole) in their fundraising activities, including showing them how to apply for grants, how to fundraise effective and how to co-ordinate key events. This is an area where we currently do not have a dedicated lead, and we need a push to help support our branches in achieving finanical independence. 

As a bonus, we would also welcome you to support our central fundraising efforts through research and applying for grants, and co-ordinating fundraising for the charity as a whole - however this is not a requirement of the role. 

Responsibilities and duties

The post-holder will be responsible for:

• Owning and managing fundraising activities for S4S.
• Managing a team of Fundraising Officers, including providing training, coaching & support for them.
• Championing volunteer efforts in achieveing financial independance, and finding new and innovative ways to support them in this goal.

Time commitment

• Throughout the year – We expect the post holder to commit to an average of 2 hours per week

Key requirements

• Experience in fundraising.
• Experience in grant-writing.
• Experience managing a team.