Trustee with Finance Experience

What will you be doing?

As Trustee, you will:

• Provide oversight of SILC’s financial affairs
• Ensure appropriate financial controls and policies are in place
• Present financial information to the Board in a clear, accessible way
• Work closely with the Chief Executive and fellow trustees

This is not an onerous role. SILC is a small charity with straightforward accounts, low transaction volumes, and off-the-shelf accounting software. Day-to-day bookkeeping is handled operationally; the Treasurer role focuses on governance and strategic oversight.

Time commitment:

• Attendance at 6 trustee meetings per year
• Approve payments weekly with the Financial Director via email
• Periodical oversight of the accounts
• Around 2–3 hours per month on average
• Additional input is welcome but entirely optional

What are we looking for?

For the role of Trustee, we are looking for:

1. A finance professional. A knowledge of charity finance is an advantage. Otherwise, an enthusiasm to learn, drawing from sound commercial experience and an understanding of SMEs.
2. A strategic thinker with an ability to balance risk and opportunity.
3. Clear communicator with the ability to bring the financial information alive to non-finance specialists.
4. Willing to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting budgets, liaising with auditors.

Please see full job description and person specification attached.

What difference will you make?

Why join SILC?

• Make a genuine difference at a strategic level
• Work with a friendly, committed Board and experienced staff team
• Use your professional skills for social impact without a heavy time burden
• Ideal for first-time trustees — full induction and training provided

We are an Equal Opportunities organisation and particularly welcome applications from disabled people and carers.

Additional information

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