Finance Trustee - Mulberry Schools Foundation

Mulberry Schools Foundation is looking for a Finance Trustee to support it in its next stage of development. The Foundation was set up by the Mulberry Schools Trust and builds on its work to create exceptional educational opportunities.

Who we are

Mulberry Schools Foundation is the charitable arm of Mulberry Schools Trust, established in 2019. The Foundation is creating exceptional opportunities for children and young people facing disadvantage, strengthening their capacity to make a difference in their world. We support, develop and champion young people and their families in the Trust’s schools, its partner schools and its local and global communities through a wide range of commissioned and funded work.

The role

We are looking for an individual with financial experience at a senior corporate level to become the designated Finance Trustee for Mulberry Schools Foundation. The candidate is expected to be a qualified accountant and may have investment experience. Experience of charity funds would be helpful but not essential. We can provide training. Commitment to support MSF’s mission and values is essential. There are currently six Trustees and the board meets three times a year. Meetings are usually held at Mulberry School for Girls, E1 2JP, but occasionally are held remotely for convenience. Trustee terms are four years.

The Foundation has recently resumed operational activity and intends to grow its funds significantly over the coming months and years. The finance team of MST provide the operational financial administration for the Foundation. The Finance Trustee will support the Foundation’s Trustees with oversight of the financial reporting and management of the Foundation’s funds and with identifying and attracting funding partners. The Foundation is particularly interested in securing a large sponsor for its endowment fund.

The successful candidate will:

· be passionate about creating opportunities for those from disadvantaged backgrounds

· have professional expertise in finance and an accounting qualification

· have experience at a senior level

· be commercially astute and comfortable with fundraising

· be willing to leverage their own networks for the Foundation

· be a strong ambassador for the Foundation and its stakeholders

· have the energy, time and commitment to fulfil the role

Mulberry Schools Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment as a Trustee will be dependent on a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate, and Barred List Check.