Treasurer and Trustee

As well as fulfilling the general duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer will be expected to:

Support financial oversight

Maintain a high-level view of the charity 's financial health and sustainability

Review budgets, management accounts and annual accounts in advance of Board meetings

Ensure the Board is aware of its financial responsibilities and can act on financial risks

Ensure good governance

Support the Board in approving financial policies (e.g. reserves, investment)

Chair the Finance Committee, working with fellow Trustees and senior managers to monitor financial matters

Help ensure appropriate financial controls and scrutiny (e.g. through independent examination) is in place

Act as a bridge between the Board and finance staff

Liaise with the Chief Executive and relevant staff on financial management as needed - offering challenge and support, not day-to-day input

Be available for questions or support, but not as an ongoing operational resource

Have the following

Financial experience and/or qualifications

Understanding of charity finance (or willingness to learn)

Ability to present financial information clearly and accessibly to non-financial trustees

Sound judgement, and confidence to challenge or raise concerns when needed

Ability to take a strategic, oversight role (not hands-on