At a glance

Skills

Accountancy / Auditing
Bookkeeping
Financial management
Strategic development and planning
Strategic mentoring / coaching
Volunteer management

Where

London, se16ln

Mainly at home

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month

Deadline

08 Nov 2024

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Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

We are recruiting for a new Treasurer to oversee our finances and are looking for someone with a formal qualification in a financial discipline and financial management experience at a strategic level to join our small but dynamic team.

What will you be doing?

About us

Sculpt is a UK-based charity providing research, training and work-experience opportunities that empower young people to shape their own futures and those of their communities.

Key tasks:

1. Specific Treasurer tasks

Chair the Finance and Resources Group meetings held once a quarter
Work with the Chief Executive to prepare and present financial reports to the quarterly Board meetings
Keep the Board aware of their financial responsibilities
Ensure that the accounts and financial systems are audited, as required by law
Liaise with the Accountants/Auditors to complete end of year accounts
Assist with filing annual accounts with the Charity Commission

2. General Trustee duties

Assist in ensuring that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document and legally operates
Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
Safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
Represent the organisation at functions and meetings as appropriate
Declare any conflict of interest whilst carrying out the duties of a trustee
Take collectively responsible for the actions of the organisation and other trustees
Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
Abide by all relevant policies and procedures
Ensure the financial stability of the organisation
Protect and manage the property of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of the organisation’s funds
Ensure the organisation is properly insured against all reasonable liabilities
Assist in the appointment and support Senior Managers and monitor their performance
Provide feedback on board papers, lead discussions, focus on key issues, provide advice and guidance on new initiatives
Attend meetings and to read papers in advance of meetings
Attend sub-committee meetings as appropriate
Participate in other task as arise from time to time, such as interviewing new staff, helping with fundraising

What are we looking for?

Essential

A formal qualification in a financial discipline
Financial management experience at a strategic level, whilst also a willingness to look at details of management accounts
Skills in analysing proposals and understanding their financial consequences
Demonstrated leadership and management experience
A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to duties as a trustee
Integrity and a commitment to the organisation and its objectives
An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
Good, independent judgement
An ability to think creatively
Willingness to speak your mind
An ability to work effectively as part of a team
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational skill

Desirable

Awareness of the relevant financial legislation concerning charities
Experience of financial management in charitable/not for profit organisations

What difference will you make?

We work directly with young people, employers and professionals who support young people. All our work is guided by young people themselves and based on carefully researched evidence. We:

Facilitate forums for young people to make their needs and their voices heard
Conduct research to uncover young people’s real needs and what works to empower and support them
Deliver training to build young people’s confidence, skills, ambition, resilience and sense of responsibility, so they can shape their futures and change their communities for the better, as leaders, social entrepreneurs and active participants in civic life
Deliver training for professionals who work with young people, drawing on our research and expertise
Engage with employers to facilitate work experience and employment opportunities for young people to develop skills and access diverse jobs
Facilitate international exchange opportunities to encourage and enable young people to experience and appreciate other cultures, perspectives and ways of life.

Your involvement will help young people shape their future by helping us increase our visibility across a wider audience. Your experience and knowledge of Strategic Financial Management will strengthen and compliment the skills of the current Board.

Before you apply

Sculpt Treasurer_advert and role description.docx

About SculptUK

Causes

Young people

Organisation type:

Charity