At a glance

Skills

Accountancy / Auditing
Financial management
Strategic development and planning

Where

Nottingham, NG5 6BG

Mainly at home

Travel limit? Meetings are held mainly on Teams, or at organisation premises

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month Six Board meetings per year with some additional availability appreciated - for example to sign documents or review funding applications.

Do you want to use your finance expertise to help promote the protection of people from, and the prevention of sexual crime?

What will you be doing?

We are currently seeking a new Treasurer to help guide the charity’s finances as we grow and develop.

As Trustee you will be involved in the governance of the charity, setting the strategic direction as well as supporting the Chair. As Treasurer, you help the board carry out their financial responsibilities by:

Presenting financial reports to the board in a format that helps the board understand the charity’s financial position.
Advising the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities.
Overseeing the scrutiny of annual accounts.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced finance professional with demonstrated commercial awareness and knowledge.

Essential

Qualified accountant or someone with significant financial experience, with demonstrated commercial awareness and knowledge.
Proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders.
Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement.
Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
Good communication and leadership skills.

Desirable

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of charity fundraising and finance practices.
Knowledge of charity SORP and impending changes.
Dedicated to the organisation’s cause and objectives and willing to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies.
Skills and experience in one or more areas of non-executive governance and management e.g. strategic planning, business management, financial/accountancy, understanding of HR issues, experience of Trusts or other grant giving bodies particularly fundraising and legal knowledge.

What difference will you make?

Our Trustees set our strategic direction and ensure we are having the greatest impact possible. They are instrumental in providing the governance that supports the organisation to thrive.

Before you apply

The Reach TrusteeWorks Team are delighted to be supporting Safer Living Foundation Safer Living Foundation with their trustee recruitment. Please provide your CV, along with a covering letter stating why you wish to work for the organisation, how your skills would add value to the board and any other relevant information. Please do contact us at trusteeworks@reachvolunteering.org.uk if you have any questions about the role or about trusteeship in general.

Honorary Treasurer - Safer Living Foundation Candidate Pack.pdf

About Safer Living Foundation

Causes

Community safety / victim support / domestic violence

Counselling / advice

Criminal justice

Local / community

The Safer Living Foundation (SLF) was founded in February 2014. It is a joint venture between HMP Whatton and senior academics from Nottingham Trent University. It is supported by the likes of the...

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