Trustee Treasurer

We are an environmental charity working with the UN to save coral reefs around the world…

We’re a small, friendly and ambitious organisation working with diverse communities from around the world to inspire and empower people to act in conserving and sustainably developing coastal resources, particularly coral reefs.

Coral reefs could be gone in your lifetime – if they go, the health and well-being of people and planet go with them. 

Our vision is for coral reefs to have time to adapt and flourish, protecting the future resilience of our natural world.

What can this role offer you?

Looking for a new purpose? Developing your career – and want a new challenge? A career change to the voluntary sector? 

This is a great opportunity to make your mark with a charity that has ambitious plans to promote the sustainable consumption and production of coastal resources and marine life. This voluntary role promises to give you a thorough insight into all aspects of running the charity and drive real change. Here are just some things this role could offer you -

• Do your bit to ensure coral reef protection worldwide 

• A new challenge - broaden your skill set for future progression

• Renew your purpose

• Legacy - commit to a globally significant goal

• Friendship and collaboration

• Contribute to the future direction and sustainability of our vital work

• Maintain key skills whilst undertaking rewarding work

• Become an ambassador for our cause

• Put your expertise to good use

Who we’re looking for to help us meet our goals

Someone who is passionate about conserving coral reefs and the marine life and local communities they support.

We welcome applications from anyone with the required skills and experience: whatever their background. We actively encourage applications from those whose identities reflect the diversity of the communities and networks we serve and whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in the charity and conservation sectors. We are a safe space for everyone. 

Essential 

• Fully literate in understanding and reading a set of accounts prepared under Charity SORP (FRS 102). 

• Be financially qualified, ideally a qualified accountant (e.g. ACCA, ICAS, ICAEW or CIMA)

• The time needed to fulfil the Treasurer role efficiently and effectively

• Willing to get involved and share their skills and network for the betterment of our mission.

• Self-management and motivation and the ability to work remotely from a personal device.

• Experience using Xero accounting software, or willingness to learn.

Desirable

• Professional accountancy experience, ideally in a charity context. 

• Understanding of the charities SORP (FRS 102).

• Knowledge and experience of our area of work - marine conservation.

• An understanding of the voluntary sector and previous experience as a Trustee or Treasurer.

• Willingness to support with occasional operational tasks to support the wider team. 

• Experience in other areas e.g. fundraising and charity governance. 

• Experience with Xero, GSheets and Basecamp software 

About the role

• You’ll oversee the financial health of the charity and ensure the financial literacy of the organisation at Board level.

• You’ll have experience, energy and time to commit.

• Advise on all financial matters including regulatory compliance and keeping up to date with updates from the Charity Commission. Communicating any changes to the Trustee Board and Directors. 

• Attendance at webinars and keeping up to date with research and developments relevant to the charity and industry in general.

• Lead review of the annual budget and cash flow working closely with the Directors. 

• Oversee the development and observation of financial policies, including financial risks.

• Annual review of accounts prepared by the independent examiner, including input to the annual report.

• Oversight of all financial transactions and cash flow management, including monitoring levels of unrestricted funds. 

• Approximately 6-8 hours a quarter/ Quarterly Board meetings are every 12 weeks (online). Opportunities to meet in person throughout the year. 

• Voluntary role – expenses paid according to our volunteering policy.

Interested? Next steps…

Get in touch for an informal chat to find out if we’re a good fit for you. We’re happy for you to observe a board meeting before you commit to working with us.

What am I committing to?

The Reef-World Foundation is a registered charity. Trustees bear no personal financial liability. Normally Trustees are asked to commit to a 2-3-year term on the Board and serve for a maximum of 2 terms.  All appointments are subject to completion of a successful 3-month probationary period.

More information about being a charity Trustee

For more details about the legal obligations of Trustees, visit the Charity Commission website and read its publication CC3, The Essential Trustee. 

Please note: the law places certain restrictions on becoming a charity Trustee (for example, you cannot be under the age of 18, or have been convicted of an offence involving deception or dishonestly).  If you are in any doubt about your eligibility, visit the Charity Commission website.