Director / Trustee

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity which makes a positive difference to the welfare of animals and the lives of their owners? 

Then why not consider becoming a director with the Labrador Rescue Trust to act as our lead for finance?  

Being a director for Labrador Rescue Trust is an exciting and challenging role, bringing with it opportunities for applying strategic thinking, finance, planning, creativity, and stewardship which can help guide the Charity to achieve its goals in the management of its resources, we are based primarily in the Southwest of England. 

Our directors are responsible in law for managing the incorporated entity, and as we are a charitable organisation our directors are also trustees at law and have formal responsibilities under the Companies Act 2006.  Our directors give their time voluntarily and the positions are unremunerated, but reasonable out of pocket expenses may be allowable.

We are looking to recruit a new director to the board with a specific focus on finance. If you would like to become a director and have an interest in charity and animal welfare matters, then we’d be delighted to hear from you!  The positions require the following commitments:

·       Understanding and accepting the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of directorship of the Charity.

·       Respecting and upholding the Charity’s values, staff policies and processes and to applying the generally accepted principals of directorship, selflessness, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and personal leadership. 

• Think creatively, whilst preserving the overall purpose of the Charity.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about making a difference and we would be delighted to hear from you if you’d like to contribute.  There are specific qualifications required, ideally, we are hoping to find volunteers with experience and knowledge in the following areas:

·       Qualified accountants with a strong financial, budgeting and management background. 

·       Preparing financial accounts using accounting Xero.

·       Planning and developing annual budgets and regular financial reports and updates.

·       Management and mitigation of risk, including areas such as finance, reputational and organisational areas.

·       Demonstrate good people skills.

·       An understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

To apply or for more information please forward your CV.