Treasurer Trustee

Buckby Library & Hub is seeking an experienced individual to join our Board of Trustees as a Treasurer Trustee. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Charity as we continue to grow and develop our vital role within our community. 

As a vital member of our governance team, you will play a key role in ensuring the financial sustainability of Buckby Library & Hub, allowing us to continue providing our Library provision and expanding Hub activities.

Role Overview:

As a Treasurer Trustee, you will be responsible for maintaining robust financial processes, procedures, and practices to ensure our financial viability. Collaborating with fellow Trustees, you will assure compliance with legislative requirements, providing financial expertise to the Board and ensuring we deliver our financial duties and responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Ensure the Board receives appropriate budgetary and financial information on charity activities.

·         Complete the preparation and submission of Annual Accounts in compliance with statutory and legislative  requirements.

·         Provide bookkeeping duties in the short term with a view to potentially creating a separate bookkeeper volunteer role.

·         Ensure robust financial controls are in place and liaise with the external examiner when required.

·         Attend Trustee meetings and, as and when required, Management meetings.

·         Safeguard the charity's good name and values, actively contributing to strategic direction and policy setting.

·         Actively engage in Board discussions, providing expertise to ensure Buckby Library & Hub has the resources and financial stability to deliver its business plan.

Requirements:

·         Financial skills, knowledge, and experience of payroll and charity accounting.

·         Ideally, experience as a Treasurer and/or working on a Board of Trustees.

·         Ideally, experience in the charity sector and a proven track record of financial expertise.

·         Understanding of the Treasurer Trustee role as defined by the Charity Commission.

 Additional Information:

Specific additional financial training may be considered for the right candidate.

The successful candidate is expected to attend a minimum of 4 Trustee Board meetings per annum, in addition to other Management meetings if needed.

The role involves dedicating time to scrutinize Board papers, lead financial discussions, and provide financial advice and guidance and maintain bookkeeping.

Trusteeship offers rewards for various reasons. Engaging with new people, gaining diverse experiences and contributing significantly to our charitable cause. Trustees hold independent control and legal responsibility for Buckby Library Hubs management and administration. If you are passionate about helping us thrive and develop please get in touch.