Finance Volunteer Roles
Finance Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our West Lancashire Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally.
You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background. You will live in the immediate area of the Group, allowing you to meet with other volunteers from the Group.
Apply
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The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Finance Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Rochdale and District Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally.
You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background. You will live in the immediate area of the Group, allowing you to meet with other volunteers from the Group.
Apply
Read through the role description carefully
Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
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Why we want you
Local groups are run by volunteers and offer friendship and support to people living with Parkinson's, their families and carers across the UK. The Support Group Finance Contact leads and guides the finances within the group and records financial activity accurately.
What you will be doing
- provide accounting support to the group and record financial activity, keeping the group and UK office informed of the group's financial position
- send completed financial returns to UK office within the specified timescales
- ensure volunteer expenses are paid in line with the Volunteer Expenses Policy
- be a signatory on accounts, and open and maintain bank accounts in the charity's name
The skills you need
- ideally have previous financial or accounting experience, as well as a willingness to learn
- are motivated and reliable, with strong financial, IT and organisational skills in order to help the group operate#
What's in it for you
- gain experience working in a financial capacity, especially in relation to bookkeeping
- meet new people and make new friends, both in the group and the local community
Disclaimer
It's important that people affected by Parkinson’s can trust us with their personal information. You would be handling personal or sensitive data, so by undertaking this role you'll need to complete our Advanced Data Protection training. Your Parkinson’s UK staff contact can help you do this. You will also be required to sign a confidentiality agreement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At the Eco Centre our mission is to empower people to live and work sustainably. We inform, inspire and enable people to take action on climate change and the environment.
What we do
Our focus is on practical help so people can reduce carbon, live sustainably and combat climate change.
We’ve developed an innovative approach to helping people make that transition to sustainable living that has the potential of being scaled up and used nationwide – putting us on the road to zero carbon. We’re working closely with communities to pilot and develop the scheme.
In the next 12 months we planning an events programme to engage inspire the public and businesses, and for collaboration and co-creation for climate action innovation.
The next step will be a regional sustainability hub – a visitor attraction with hands-on activities. A go-to destination, training facility, and events/exhibition space – and a resource base for outreach and schools’ programmes.
How you can help
As Finance Board Member you’ll take on the role of Treasurer. As a key member of a newly enlarged team, you will have a leading role in ensuring we are able to step up our action on climate change and sustainability and the drive to Zero Carbon.
Key information:
Position: Finance Board Member/Treasurer
Responsible to: The board and membership
Working Location: Generally remote working but the ability to help occasionally at events in the South West is preferable.
Location Requirements: Preferably living or working in the South West. Regulations permit only a limited no. of directors from outside the area of benefit.
Hours: Minimum of 6-8 hours a month. Flexible
Renumeration: None. Voluntary. Expenses only.
How to apply: Click the Quick Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation. Please also submit a cover letter saying why you would like to be a board member and what skills you will bring to our board, operations and plans.
Interviews may take place in the week August or September.
Applicants can contact us for an informal discussion.
What you’ll be doing
As a hands-on board member, you’ll:
- Take on the role of Treasurer.
- Undertake bookkeeping and transaction processing dugites
- Lead on developing and implementing financial procedures and systems
- Be joining newly enlarged team, steering and developing the Eco Centre, helping it to realise its ambition of a Sustainability Centre for the South West.
- Play an important part in developing strategy and ensuring the organisation is well run and able to deliver, and step up, its impact on climate change and sustainability.
- Be contributing to the day-to day running of the organisation and/or its operations.
What are the requirements?
This unique opportunity is for you if…
- You have accounting qualifications or bookkeeping experience
- You have a working knowledge of excel and/or accounting applications
- You work effectively with others to identify, analyse, and solve problems.
- You can use your experience and knowledge to make considered judgements
- You have a commitment to action on climate change/sustainability.
This position is open to people residing in the UK only.
Please submit a cover letter saying why you would like to be a board member and what skills you will bring to our board, operations and plans.
You can request an informal discussion, please let us know in the cover letter.
To empower people to live and work sustainably. We aim to inform, inspire and enable people to take action on climate change and the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Perth and Kinross Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally.
You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background. You will live in the immediate area of the Group, allowing you to meet with other volunteers from the Group.
Apply
Read through the role description carefully
Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Finance Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Wandsworth Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally.
You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background. You will live in the immediate area of the Group, allowing you to meet with other volunteers from the Group.
Apply
Read through the role description carefully
Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
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We are seeking four new trustees to become members of our board. Trustees ensure that the food bank acts in conformity with its purpose and with charity legislation, and that good governance, best practice policies and rigorous financial supervision are in place. They will be required to work collaboratively, with other trustees and with the staff and volunteers of the foodbank, and other external agencies.
Responsibilities:
- To help ensure, alongside other trustees, the effective governance and financial management of the charity in accordance with relevant legislation.
- To help set the strategic direction of the charity, and oversee progress against the objectives set.
- To prepare monthly and annual management accounts for the board and for the development manager to enable decisions to be taken with up to date and accurate information.
- To approve payments and ensure that suppliers and contractors are paid timeously.
- To ensure the foodbanks four staff are paid timeously, alongside pension and NI contributions.
- To ensure our charity is actively complying with statutory accounting and reporting requirements.
- To help ensure appropriate financial plans are in place for future budget allocations.
- To help promote the organisation to a wider audience of potential funders and supporters and in the community.
- To act with integrity, care and skill, giving time, thought and energy to their role.
- To help ensure that the foodbank delivers an effective and compassionate service to all those who may need it in the South West of Glasgow, from whichever part of the community they come.
About you:
We are looking for people who share our commitment to delivering the best possible compassionate and non-judgemental service to some of the most disadvantaged people in Glasgow. Our ideal candidates would demonstrate:
- Clear commitment to supporting the delivery of the best possible compassionate and non-judgmental service to some of the most disadvantaged people in Glasgow.
- Some understanding of issues around poverty, even if not in depth, and willingness to extend that.
- Experience at a management, senior or professional level within the third, public or private sectors.
- (Ideally, but not essentially) experience of involvement in non-executive boards in the third, public or private sector.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Willingness to actively participate in discussions concerning the needs of the foodbank’s beneficiaries, staff, and volunteers.
- Willingness to act in the best interest of the charity.
- Integrity, sound independent judgement and an ability to think creatively.
- A willingness to learn and develop.
Benefits of volunteering:
- Use your existing skills to make a difference.
- Meet new people who share your passion to eradicate poverty in the local community.
- Make a real difference to the running of the food bank.
- A full trustee induction is in place to support the prospective candidate within their role, as well as access to ongoing training provided by the Trussell Trust.
Impact of your role:
By supporting the governance of the food bank, you are part of a team providing a vital holistic support function in your local community, ensuring a dignified experience to anyone visiting or anyone who comes into contact with Glasgow South West Foodbank.
Please apply through CharityJobs in the first instance, providing a CV and cover letter detailing why you are interested in this role and your relevant experience. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an informal interview with members of the Board of Trustees at Glasgow South West Foodbank.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Bank.Green
Since the Paris Agreement, global banks have poured a staggering £5.5t into the fossil fuel industry. At Bank.Green (https://bank.green), our mission is to lower this vast carbon footprint via technology and consumer action. We empower bank customers with the tools and insights they need to influence their banks towards sustainable lending, or switch to greener alternatives. To date, our bank-checking tool has been used over 400,000 times by bank customers worldwide, while we have shifted a at least $30m towards bank who are financing a greener future. Through transparency, engagement, and innovation, we aim to redefine the role of banks in the fight against climate change.
Role Overview
In this pivotal role, you'll be instrumental in spreading awareness about banks' environmental impacts, green personal finance, and encouraging bank customers to demand more sustainable policies from their financial institutions. Your efforts will not only drive our message home but will also facilitate a broader understanding and tangible change within the banking sector.
Commitment
This role is currently volunteer-based and we are seeking a commitment of 2-5 hours per week. We are looking for somebody to come on long-term, but are open to shorter-term applicants.
Key Responsibilities
- Craft 1-2 compelling articles monthly for our blog to engage and educate our audience.
- Utilise SEO best practices to increase the reach and impact of our content.
- Occasionally contribute to various content projects such as website content, campaign-related materials, or other advocacy-related content.
Desired Skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven experience in content creation or a similar role.
- A basic understanding of finance or banking is preferred but not required.
- Autonomous work ethic, with the ability to work collaboratively in a remote team environment.
- A passionate advocate for environmental issues, especially within the financial sector (though again, not required).
Volunteer Benefits
As a volunteer-driven organization, we are very focused on making all of our opportunities as valuable as possible for our volunteers. In this spirit, we will offer you:
- Opportunities to gain insights into sustainable banking practices and advancements in environmental advocacy through continuous learning.
- The chance to network with other sustainability professionals and advocates, enhancing your professional connections.
- Valuable experience in a critical climate-focused role, which will enhance your resume and skill set.
- Recognition for positive performance with supportive references and recommendations for your future career growth.
- A significant role in driving impactful changes in the banking sector to accelerate a sustainable future.
If you are passionate about reshaping the banking world and making a tangible difference in the fight against climate change, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit one or two of your favorite writing samples along with your application.
At Bank.Green, our mission is to harness the power of technology and consumer action to reduce the carbon footprint of the banking sector.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Finance Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Boston and South Holland Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally.
You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background. You will live in the immediate area of the Group, allowing you to meet with other volunteers from the Group.
Apply
Read through the role description carefully
Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Finance Volunteer
We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.
About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Lancaster, Morecambe and District Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally.
You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.
About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background.
Apply
Read through the role description carefully
Please apply online
The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Thank you for your interest in becoming a board trustee of Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby Limited (GBWR), and chair of its governance and finance committee (GFC).
Wheelchair rugby is an exhilarating sport played by athletes with often severe physical impairments. It has grown rapidly in recent years, overseen by a dedicated team of GBWR staff, trustees, and volunteers.
The board is now looking to appoint a new trustee to join us and help steer the sport through to the LA28 Paralympic Games and beyond. This follows the departure of our longest-serving board member at the end of her third term, and the current GFC chair stepping into her role of senior independent director. This new appointee will have responsibility at board level for matters relating to finance and governance.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In addition to the duties and responsibilities imposed on all charity trustees by charity and company law:
- Chair the GFC
- Report to the board of trustees and to the GFC on all matters relating to the oversight of GBWR’s financial performance and position (actual and against budget), preparation and agreement of annual budget, developments in financial reporting, and elements of governance which relate to the role
- Liaise with the CEO, head of business operations, outsourced financial services provider, and external auditor in respect of all the above
- Supervise preparation of the annual report and financial statements for the GBWR group of companies, where the charity is the parent company of a trading subsidiary which is being wound down with a view to being made dormant in financial year 2025/26
- Act as a signatory, alongside the chair of the board, on the annual statutory accounts
- Ensure that high standards of governance, robust internal control systems, and risk management procedures are maintained and regularly reviewed, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
- Participate as a signatory in procedures for incurring expenditure and authorising payments to suppliers in accordance with established tiers of responsibility
- Support and challenge the CEO and the senior leadership team as necessary and appropriate
- Meet with the CEO and chair of the board as and when required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
All successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:
- Hold a relevant qualification(s) demonstrating financial skills relevant to the role, or be able to demonstrate skills through experience
- Current or recent experience of working, or as a board member, within a corporate or charitable environment
- Thorough knowledge and experience of governance and regulatory framework for corporates and charities
- Be able to demonstrate governance skills through experience; a relevant qualification, eg ICSA, would also be desirable
- Exhibit the highest standards of personal integrity
- Ability to support and challenge the CEO and senior leadership team
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
It would be desirable for candidates to have knowledge, understanding, and/or experience in a sporting and/or disability environment.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
Time commitment
It is expected that the chair of the GFC will undertake the following:
- Attend four board meetings per year
- Attend a board strategy day
- Chair four GFC meetings per year
- Attend one subsidiary board meeting per year
- Engage in regular communications with, and support of, the chair, both in person and by phone
- Attend events in an ambassadorial capacity
- Be available for other meetings and/or functions where representation on behalf of GBWR is required
Remuneration and expenses
The role is non-remunerated. Reasonable expenses incurred on official GBWR business will be reimbursed according to the GBWR expense policy.
Term of appointment
The term of appointment is for three years, with a maximum of three terms permitted.
Location
Board and GFC meetings take place in central London. The head office of GBWR is at Twickenham Stadium, Greater London.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The closing date for applications is Friday, 2 August 2024.
In order to shortlist, the nominations committee of GBWR will assess each application against the person specification and select who to invite for interview.
Candidates will be notified that they have been shortlisted for interview by email no later than Friday, 16 August 2024.
Further details about the date(s) and format of the interview will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
References will be taken up for the successful candidate.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit:
- A CV of no more than two sides of A4;
- A supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4, giving specific evidence of your ability to meet the key responsibilities and person specification and your reason for application;
- Names and contact details, including email addresses, for two referees and in what capacity you know them; and
- A completed diversity monitoring form
Completed applications should be sent by Friday, 2 August 2024. Please put ‘Trustee appointment’ in the subject title.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
You must provide details in your supporting statement if you have any interests that might be relevant to the work of GBWR and which could lead to a real or perceived conflict of interest should you be appointed.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
GBWR is an equal opportunities organisation and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified and experienced people regardless of race, religion/belief, gender, gender reassignment, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy/maternity.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
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Our partner protects in perpetuity a collection of ceramics, archives and manufacturing artefacts, covering nearly 250 years of world-renowned Spode pottery production and a global manufacturing site with world class assets.
They run a small visitor centre, shop and café on the former Spode Works site. Given its size, comprehensiveness and location on the original site, this collection is unique in the UK as the sole surviving enterprise in industrial ceramics and very likely in the world.
They are looking to bring on board someone, either as a Trustee or Advisor, with the experience and ability to inform business planning, strategic development and financial management.
The post holder will also oversee monthly cash flow and forecasts based on bank statements, sales and expenditure as well as supervising the preparation of annual charity commission return accounts and tax return.
The organisation are very flexible in terms of what the role may look like, dependent on who they appoint, with a minimum time commitment of 6 meetings annually.
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EnhanceAble’s mission is to impact positively on the lives of local disabled people and their families through the provision of excellent social care. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile in provision of service and placing our customers at the centre of our work.
EnhanceAble is a medium-sized charity in the social care sector. We have a turn over of circa. £2 million per annum. We have a Board of Trustees, and a Senior Management Team (SMT) consisting of our Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive, Head of Finance and HR Manager.
As well as fulfilling the duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer maintains an overview of EnhanceAble’s financial affairs. The Treasurer ensures that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and, along with the Head of Finance, reports to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.
Treasurer role
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Working with the Head of Finance on the presentation of budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees.
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Ensuring, at a board level, that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
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Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity.
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Overseeing financial controls and adherence to systems, regularly liaising with the Chief Executive and Head of Finance.
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Being knowledgeable of the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, including overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process
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Ensuring investments and assets are maximised.
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Working with the Head of Finance to oversee the development and implementation of systems for appraising, mitigating and reporting corporate risk.
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Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by relevant statutory bodies, for example, the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies.
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Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities and liaising with the Chief Executive to develop the financial understanding of the Board of Trustees.
What we are looking for
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A finance professional. A knowledge of charity finance is an advantage. Otherwise an enthusiasm to learn, drawing from sound commercial experience and an understanding of SMEs.
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A strategic thinker with the ability to balance risk and opportunity.
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Clear communicator with the ability to bring financial information alive to non-finance specialists.
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Willing to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting budgets, liaising with auditors
In addition to the above, the Treasurer will also have the responsibilities and qualities of all trustees:
Responsibilities of all trustees
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Support and provide advice on EnhanceAble’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
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Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
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Oversee EnhanceAble’’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
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Quality assures the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
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Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
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Review and approve EnhanceAble’s financial statements.
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Provide support and challenge to EnhanceAble’s CEO and Head of Finance in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
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Keep abreast of changes in EnhanceAble’s operating environment.
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Contribute to regular reviews of EnhanceAble]’s own governance.
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Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
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Use independent judgement, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect EnhanceAble’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
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Contribute to the broader promotion of EnhanceAble’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
Attributes and qualities
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
You do not need previous governance experience – we will provide a full induction and training.
Personal skills and qualities
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Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
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Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
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Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
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A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
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Willingness to lead according to our charity values
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Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
Terms of appointment
Terms of office
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Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term of office, renewal for 3 further terms to a maximum of 12 years.
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This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Time Commitment (Estimated at 10 hours per month)
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Attending 4 Board meetings annually. Currently meetings are held in person at our head office KT1 2TW
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Monthly scheduled meeting with the Head of Finance with flexibility to respond swiftly to the occasional ad hoc issue. Other members of the senior management team will join some of these meetings.
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Attending a number of training and strategy sessions plus some events.
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About Bank.Green
Since the Paris Agreement, global banks have poured a staggering £5.5t into the fossil fuel industry. At Bank.Green (https://bank.green), our mission is to lower this vast carbon footprint via technology and consumer action. We empower bank customers with the tools and insights they need to influence their banks towards sustainable lending, or switch to greener alternatives. To date, our bank-checking tool has been used over 400,000 times by bank customers worldwide, while we have shifted a at least $30m towards bank who are financing a greener future. Through transparency, engagement, and innovation, we aim to redefine the role of banks in the fight against climate change.
Role Overview
As a Senior Recruiter Volunteer, you will play a crucial role in sourcing, attracting, and recruiting talented individuals to join our organisation. Your expertise in recruitment strategies and candidate evaluation will contribute to building a skilled and diverse team that aligns with our mission and values.
Commitment
- This role is currently volunteer-based.
- We are seeking a commitment of 4-6 hours per week.
- We are looking for somebody to come on long-term, but are open to shorter-term applicants.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize various channels such as job boards, social media, networking events, and professional organizations to identify potential candidates.
- Review resumes and applications to assess candidate qualifications and suitability for open positions.
- Conduct initial interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
- Coordinate interview schedules and logistics between candidates and hiring managers.
- Facilitate the onboarding process for newly hired candidates, including coordinating orientation sessions, collecting required information, and assisting with integration into the organization.
Desired Skills
- Proven experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, preferably in a startup or in a non-profit environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Proactive initiative in a remote work environment.
- Passion for environmental issues.
Volunteer Benefits
As a still volunteer-driven organization, we are very focused on making all of our opportunities as valuable as possible for our volunteers. In this spirit, we will offer you:
- Opportunities to gain insights into sustainable banking practices and advancements in environmental advocacy through continuous learning.
- The chance to network with other sustainability professionals and advocates, enhancing your professional connections.
- Valuable experience in a critical climate-focused role, which will enhance your resume and skill set.
- Recognition for positive performance with supportive references and recommendations for your future career growth.
- A significant role in driving impactful changes in the banking sector to accelerate a sustainable future.
At Bank.Green, our mission is to harness the power of technology and consumer action to reduce the carbon footprint of the banking sector.
Refugee Support Devon is seeking a dedicated Treasurer to lead our financial strategy, ensuring our vital work supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Devon thrives - join us to make a lasting impact!
What will you be doing?
The Treasurer oversees Refugee Support Devon's financial affairs, ensuring that effective financial measures, controls, and procedures are in place. They regularly report to the Board on the organization's financial health. The Treasurer will be supported by a part-time Finance Manager, bookkeeping and accounting services, and other staff and trustees.
What are we looking for?
- A finance professional - A knowledge of charity finance is an advantage. Otherwise an enthusiasm to learn, drawing from sound commercial experience and an understanding of SMEs.
- A strategic thinker with an ability to balance risk and opportunity.
- Clear communicator with the ability to bring the financial information alive to non-finance specialists.
- Willing to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting budgets, liaising with auditors
For more information, please refer to the attached candidate pack.
Reach Volunteering are supporting Refuge Support Devon with their Board recruitment. Please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills would add value to the board.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.