Treasurer

We are looking for a committed, experienced person to join our voluntary Trustee board as Treasurer. This is a strategic/advisory, and the focus of the Treasurer is not to manage the Charity’s finances on a day-to-day basis. 

The overall role is to:

• Advise the Board of Trustees on the Charity’s financial health, liaising where appropriate with the CEO and the Head of Finance and Administration. 
• Chair the Finance and Income Generation subcommittee, in line with our terms of reference. 
• Provide Board level liaison with external auditors. 
• Support and advise the CEO and Head of Finance and Administration, on the requirements underpinning proper financial governance and procedures. Regular liaison with Chair of Trustees, CEO and HFA is expected. 
• Commitment of 18 hours per year + Quarterly Board meetings plus 5 Finance Committee Meetings

The ideal candidates will possess: 

• A strong financial background and ability to interpret accounts.
• Demonstrate good independent judgement with a willingness to ask questions when necessary. 
• Ability to work as part of our Board of Trustees, showing commitment to the role, the principles of EDI and the charity’s goals and mission. 
• A willingness to contribute time and effort to the Charity by volunteering for some of our fund-raising events and service provision.

A high level accounting qualification is not necessary but accounting experience will be paramount, please get in touch to discuss.