Trustee - Finance Chair

Rights & Security International (RSI) is seeking a new volunteer Trustee to serve as Finance Chair. The Finance Chair will help our vital work to end discrimination and promote human rights by assisting us with budgeting and other near- and long-term financial planning.

The successful candidate will bring a strong knowledge of financial management. Ideally, they will be familiar with charity funding.

Candidates may be based anywhere, but those based in the UK must have a right to work here.

This is an unpaid role, although we will offer reimbursements for reasonable expenses.

About us

Rights & Security International (RSI) stops human rights abuses that governments commit in the name of national security. We challenge religious, racial and gender bias in national security policies and programmes; promote justice and transparency; and ensure that the voices of communities facing discrimination are heard.

Activities

·     Help RSI maintain strong financial oversight by reviewing and approving fortnightly payments.

·      Review monthly management accounts.

·      Provide feedback on our annual budget and mid-year budget projections.

·      Attend Board and Finance Committee meetings remotely, once every two months.

Person specification

RSI is looking for an enthusiastic candidate who has a deep personal commitment to our mission and:

• An appropriate qualification or degree in a field such as finance or accounting.
• Experience with charity finance, especially at the level of a small charity (less than £500,000 in annual turnover).
• Some experience with fundraising or liaising with donors.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

Application Details: If you are interested in this volunteer role, please submit your CV and complete the application questions on Charity Job.

RSI strives to be diverse, equitable and inclusive. We treat all staff, trustees and interns like team members and encourage everyone to bring their full selves to work. We welcome applications from candidates from groups that have historically been underrepresented in the human rights, legal or policy fields, and/or who are from communities that have been directly impacted by the issues we address in our work. We also welcome applications from people who are re-entering the workforce after time away. All applications are considered on an equal-opportunity basis.

By submitting your application, you consent to our processing and retention of your personal data to the extent, and for the time period, necessary to consider the application. We will keep your application on file for no more than six months.