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Treasurer Trustee

G2, Glasgow (Hybrid)
SE1, London
CF24, Cardiff
BT1, Belfast
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary
Job description

At the Mental Health Foundation, we are seeking an experienced Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. This is a voluntary position which will bring you a rewarding experience and an opportunity to help the Foundation deliver its mission. The role is part-time, with attendance required at various meetings throughout the year.

 

Deadline: 5pm on Sunday 27th April
Location: Glasgow/London/Belfast/Cardiff
Time commitment: 2-3 hours every 6-8 weeks, plus an away day each year, for a 3-year term

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals to join a dynamic and inclusive Board of trustees and help ensure the Foundation maximises its impact.

 

What does the role involve?

  • Monitoring the financial administration of the charity and reporting to the board of Trustees, in compliance with the governing document. 
  • Overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process.
  • Acting as a counter signatory on cheques and applications to funders as needed.

 

What skills, knowledge and experience are we looking for?

  • Integrity, strategic vision and good relationship building skills
  • Understanding of or interest in mental health and public mental health approaches
  • Accounting and/or finance skills and experience

 

Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – Mental Health Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all its beneficiaries, those who surround them, its staff, volunteers, and anyone else who comes into contact with its services and expects all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

How to apply

If you think your skills match and you’d like to be part of a dynamic and growing organisation, please complete and submit your application form by clicking 'Apply via Website'. Please ensure you attach an up to date CV and statement of suitability answering all points of the person specification. Applications will close at 5pm on Sunday 27th April.  Interviews are planned for 20th, 26th & 27th June. 

We believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. Diversity and inclusion is a strategic priority for us as an employer and mental health charity, and we are proud to be signatories of the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter and the Disability Confident Committed Scheme. Applications from under-represented sections of the community are actively encouraged.

If you have a disability, require any additional support or have any questions regarding the role, please contact us. We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Disabled candidates who meet all the essential person specification criteria will be offered an interview. Therefore, please do ensure you tick the relevant box on the application form and clearly indicate in your application/covering letter if you consider yourself to meet the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 / Disability Discrimination Act 1995.

We are currently operating mostly digital recruitment (including interviews via video conferencing).

We look forward to hearing from you!

Application resources
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Mental Health Foundation View profile Organisation type Registered Charity Company size 101 - 500

Our vision is good mental health for all.

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Refreshed on: 21 March 2025
Closing date: 27 April 2025 at 17:00
Tags: Finance, Accounting, Mental Health, Strategy, Governance / Management

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