Finance Trustee - Hamlin Fistula UK

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.​