Trustee Treasurer

N1M

N1M Trust offers an exciting opportunity to be at the heart of creating change for a better world through its campaigns to eliminate infringements of human rights against environmental campaigners.

N1M Trust is an organisation focused on advocating for human rights, partnering with environmental activists in various countries to enhance environmental and social change. N1M Trust upholds values of equality, accessibility, and inclusivity, stemming from real front-line activism. By promoting the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, its intent is to educate the public on the environment and seek justice for those who have suffered due to human rights abuses.

N1M Trust (registered UK charity no. 1182322) partners with Not1More (non-profit company) which operates internationally, working with defenders in Cambodia, Brazil, Guinea-Bissau, Turkey and Europe.

Trustee Role at N1M Trust

Board members play a critical role, taking responsibility for the governance of N1M Trust and ensuring that the organisation is effective and properly managed. The senior staff of Not1More work closely with Trustees to develop policies and strategies to protect and support at-risk environmental human rights defenders. The Board of Trustees currently comprises six trustees including a Chair. 

The role of being a Trustee is multi-faceted, indicatively responsibilities include the following:

·           Ensure the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, employment law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

·           Ensure financial stability proper use of the charity’s funds and management of assets.

·           Ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives.

·           Support staff of Not1More to carry out projects funded by N1M Trust

·           Willingness to accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.

·           Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, develop policies, define goals, set targets and evaluate performance against agreed targets.

·           Safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.

·           Develop and maintain effective systems to communicate with staff, funders and other stakeholders.

Trustee Treasurer Vacancy

Treasurer: A professional with a comprehensive grasp of finance management, including accountancy, auditing, and risk management. The treasurer will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial management and stability.

Supporters and volunteers are encouraged to put themselves forward for this role if their values are aligned with those of N1M and where they have relevant experience and knowledge to contribute. We are particularly seeking trustees from a range of ethnic backgrounds.

We do our best to make volunteering with us as enjoyable and rewarding as possible. You will receive a thorough introduction to the type of campaigning we do as well as training on how to fulfil the role of trustee as needed.

Experience

We would encourage candidate with some of the following experience to apply:

·       Lived experience of campaigning for change.

·       Experience of working in the charity sector and/or campaigning at a grassroot level.

·       Understand how charities are governed.

·       Knowledge and understanding of the voluntary & community sector.

·       Ability to develop policies and operate through the lens of equality and social justice.