Trustee (including treasurer) to join a small charity

Trustee (including treasurer) to join a small charity

Trustee/Governor
J103980
At a glance

Skills

  • Financial management
  • Governance

Where

Oxford, OX2 6PN
Mainly at home
Travel limit? In person attendance is optional and events take place in a variety of locations

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month, 1-3 hours / week or 3-7 hours / week
Trustees are expected to attend board meetings four times a year - currently online on Thursdays, from 5.30pm.

Deadline

06 May 2025

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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.

The Historic Towns and Villages Forum seeks new trustees to help the Board make the most of a transformative stage in its history. HTVF became a registered charity in 2024, and has undertaken a review of its mission, vision and strategy.

What will you be doing?

About us: The Historic Towns and Villages Forum (HTVF) is an independent charity with a mission to promote the prosperity, sustainability and heritage of historic cities, towns and villages for the benefit of all.

We provide support, training and information to organisations (including local authorities, town and parish councils, civic and amenity societies, and consultancies) as well as individual professionals, students, and members of the public engaged in the planning and management of historic cities, towns and villages. We aim to help them conserve the character and significance of historic places, while realising their full social, environmental and economic potential. We do this through events, research projects, publications, and partnerships.

What are we looking for?

What we’re looking for: We are seeking a minimum of three individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas to join our Board of Trustees:

  • Senior professional leadership in a Local Authority
  • Placemaking and urban regeneration expertise
  • Marketing and fundraising
  • Financial management
  • Community and political engagement
  • Research programme development and management

For these roles we also value:

  • Innovative Thinking: HTVF is entering a new phase of development. A creative and forward-thinking approach to challenges and opportunities is sought from our new intake of trustees.  The ability to facilitate the Forum’s engagement with other organisations and groups would be helpful too.
  • Geographical Spread: We aim for a wide geographical representation and welcome applications from across the UK, bearing in mind some meetings will be face-to-face in either London or Oxford.
  • Inclusivity: We also aim to reflect the diversity of the communities with which we engage, and welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds who can bring the skills and experience identified above.

What difference will you make?

As part of the board, you will help us at a key point in time for the charity in delivering our mission to promote the prosperity, sustainability and heritage of historic cities, towns and villages for the benefit of all.

In addition to trustee vacancies, we seek a Treasurer to support the fellow members of the board and work with our Director and external Accountant as the charity grows and develops over the coming years. 

Before you apply

Please send a cover letter and CV (max. 2 pages each)

  • Deadline: Tuesday 6 May 2025 at 1pm. 
  • Interviews online: Thursday 29 May 2025. 
  • References will then be sought for the final candidates. It is anticipated that candidates who are appointed will take up their role at the following board meeting on 17 July 2025. 
Causes
  • Training / employment support
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

    The Historic Towns and Villages Forum (HTVF) is an independent charity with a mission to promote the prosperity, sustainability and heritage of historic cities, towns and villages for the benefit...