Trustee Treasurer

Organisation overview

Operating since 2001, The Hepatitis C Trust (HCT) is the only national UK hepatitis C charity. It is a peer-led and peer run organisation; most of its board, staff and volunteers have been affected by hepatitis C. Alongside the delivery of a national peer support programme we lobby and educate policy makers and raise awareness to ensure hepatitis C stays on their agenda and we reach elimination.

We are routed in lived experience…Our Peer delivery model is at the core of everything we do.

Our mission is to see the elimination of hepatitis C as a serious public health issue by 2030.

We are looking for a new treasurer for our Board of Trustees to work with us and support us through this next exciting phase of our journey.

Role Overview:
As a Trustee at The Hepatitis C Trust with a focus on the Treasurer role, you will play a vital part in ensuring the financial stability and integrity of The Hepatitis C Trust. You will work closely with the Board of Trustees and the Chief Executive to oversee the financial management of the charity, providing strategic guidance and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

 

Key Responsibilities

1.      Strategic

·         To assist and advise in the formation of the Charity’s strategy with particular regard to ensuring that the Charity has the resources to deliver the strategy.

·         Ensure all strategic plans are financially appraised and budgets are aligned to both short-term and long-term objectives each year.

2         Financial Oversight

·         To ensure that the Board receives appropriate budgetary and financial information on the activities of the charity including Annual Accounts

·         To ensure that all accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies

·         To work with the CEO in  the appointment of auditors and review on a regular basis.

·         To work in close partnership with the CEO in executing their responsibilities and achieving their goals.

3                    Assets and Investments

·         To ensure that the Charity has an appropriate investment policy

·         To ensure that the Charity monitors the performance of its investments and to set a appropriate reserves policy

·         To ensure that all equipment and assets are adequately maintained and accounted for.

·         Ensuring that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of the charity

·         Monitoring the organisation’s investment activity and ensuring it is consistent with the organisation’s policies and legal responsibilities

4.               Governance

·         To ensure that the Board is aware of its financial duties and responsibilities and the need to comply with all legislation

·         To ensure that all financial policies, procedures and the appointment of external financial advisors are reviewed on a regular basis

·         Ensure financial reports to the trustees are comprehensible and properly discussed

·         To ensure that the Board’s scheme of delegation is reviewed on a regular basis

·         To act as Chair of the Finance and Governance sub-committee of the Board

 

 Person Specification

·         Qualified accountant with demonstration of not-for-profit awareness and knowledge

·         Competent IT skills, with working knowledge of QuickBooks (or similar accounting software)

·         Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the board and other stakeholders

·         Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship, and the Treasurer role in particular

·         Good communication

·         The Treasurer will be expected to visit the charity office at least once every two/three months to meet with the CEO.

·         The board meets a maximum of 4 times a year and the Treasurer is expected to be available for all meetings, in person or virtual – dates agreed in advance.

·         The Treasurer will set up and Chair the Finance Sub-Committee which we anticipate will meet 3 times a year.

Location

Board meetings are conducted at either the Charity office (SE1 3QG) usually once a year or virtually, by prior agreement.

 

Trustee general responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities outlined above, the Treasurer as a Trustee has the following general responsibilities:

·         Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving strategic direction to the charity, setting overall strategy and policy, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets;

 

·         Ensure the financial stability of the organisation and the proper investment of the Charity's funds;

·         Ensure the Charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuing its objectives;

·         Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Charity;

·         Safeguard the good name and values of the Charity;

·         Declare any conflict of interest while carrying out the duties of a Trustee;

·         Be collectively responsible for the actions of the Charity and other Trustees;

·         Participate in other tasks as arise from time to time, such as interviewing new staff, helping with fundraising;

·         Attend meetings and subcommittee meetings as appropriate and read papers in preparation for the meeting;

 

·         Keep informed about the activities of the charity and wider issues which affect its work.

 

In addition to the duties of all Trustees, each Trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of Trustees reach sound decisions. This will involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance requested by the Board on new initiatives, or other issues, to the area of the Charity's work in which the Trustee has specific expertise.