Treasurer of the Board

About Freedom from Torture

Freedom from Torture is a charity committed to supporting survivors of torture, offering a variety of services designed to help individuals heal and rebuild their lives after experiencing torture.

We use the expertise and evidence gained from our direct work with torture survivors to expose torture practices across the world.

What we stand for

We stand with anyone, anywhere, who has survived torture.

We believe in offering safety to people who risk being tortured elsewhere. We are committed to tackling structural inequality and promoting diversity and inclusion in all of our work to achieve a world free from torture. This includes facing up to the pervasive racism built into our immigration system, our public institutions and our history books.

We are committed to survivor leadership in the fight against torture. And by recognising our diversity as our biggest strength, we are becoming a truly inclusive movement.

Our vision is a world free from torture.

We know that is not going to happen overnight. We launched a new strategy in 2022 to create a more compassionate world - and we want you to be part of it.

The role of the Treasurer:

The role of the Treasurer is to oversee the charity’s financial health and risk management, ensuring appropriate accounting practices and compliance with the governing document and legal requirements.

Expertise

We would like to appoint a new Treasurer who is a qualified accountant and ideally brings experience of charity finance.

Role-specific Experience & Skills

Extensive senior level knowledge of financial management and controls including audit and risk, ideally in a charity context.

Ability to chair the Finance, Fundraising, Governance and Audit Committee and act as company treasurer

Must be a qualified accountant.

For more information, please see our recruitment pack 

The approximate time commitment per year amounts to:

• 4-6 Board meetings in London (usually Tuesday evenings) (in person attendance strongly preferred, with remote options offered as necessary)
• 4 Finance, Fundraising, Governance and Audit Committees held virtually, plus time to prepare and debrief as Committee Chair
• 2 planning and development days
• 1-2 visits to Freedom from Torture national centres across the UK (where possible)
• Ad-hoc advice to Director of Finance and Central Services, as necessary

Recruitment Timeline

• Closing Date: Sunday 15th September 2024 at 23:59
• Virtual Interviews with Diversifying Group: Monday 16th September 2024
• Interviews with Freedom from Torture: late September 2024

How To Apply

If this role is of interest, please submit your CV and supporting statement below.

Your statement should be up to 2 pages long (no more than 900 words), answering the following questions:

• Please outline your demonstrable commitment to Freedom from Torture's mission and purpose, and motivation for applying to this role
• Outline your relevant experience and understanding of UK charity finance

Closing Date: Sunday 15th September 2024 at 23.59hrs

Our Commitment

Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people from all sections of the community. We would like to encourage applicants from Black, Asian and other Global Majority backgrounds and those with disabilities.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.