Trustee Treasurer

Trustee Treasurer

Trustee/Governor
J100845
At a glance

Skills

  • Accountancy / Auditing
  • Financial management
  • Strategic development and planning

Where

Linlithgow, EH49 7EZ
Remote opportunity

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month
Attend online quarterly board meetings (weekday eves: January, April, July and October, 7pm-8.30pm), online AGM (1 evening in autumn) and away day.

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UK-wide charity supporting children & young people with eczema & their families. We want every child with eczema to know they are not alone & to thrive. Looking for a Treasurer to lead EOS as it moves into exciting new strategic period.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a Treasurer with an understanding of (preferably charity) accounts and financial risk management to take the lead on behalf of the Board. You would be part of the EOS Board who are responsible for the strategic oversight of the organisation, managing risk and overseeing the organisation’s finances. This is a strategic role with the charity operations being carried out by the staff and volunteer team.

Personal experience of eczema is not essential but a commitment to making the lives of families facing this unpredictable condition better is vital. 

The following would be helpful for the role: 

  • Experience as a finance professional. A knowledge of charity accounts is an advantage, however please still get in touch if you have an enthusiasm to learn and can draw from sound commercial experience
  • Willingness to play an active role in supporting senior staff with financial management 
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise independent judgement and work effectively as part of our team of trustees 
  • A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 
  • Enthusiasm for our vision, values and delivering our strategic plan to ensure that children and young people with eczema can thrive 
  • Willingness and ability to understand and accept your responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of EOS

What are we looking for?

The following would be helpful for the role: 

  • Experience as a finance professional. A knowledge of charity accounts is an advantage, however please still get in touch if you have an enthusiasm to learn and can draw from sound commercial experience 
  • Willingness to play an active role in supporting senior staff with financial management. 
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise independent judgement and work effectively as part of our team of trustees 
  • A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion 
  • Enthusiasm for our vision, values and delivering our strategic plan to ensure that children and young people with eczema can thrive 
  • Willingness and ability to understand and accept your responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of EOS 

What difference will you make?

As Treasurer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial stability and growth of EOS. Your expertise will directly impact our ability to support children and young people and their families facing eczema. With your help, we can make sure that they will thrive.

Before you apply

Our application process is as follows: 

  1. Informal chat with CEO - contact us via Reach
  2. CV to CEO 
  3. Interview with Chair of the Board and one other trustee, either online or in person to suit you 
  4. Trial Board Meeting 
  5. One trustee will nominate you to join the Board at the next Board meeting.
Causes
  • Children / families
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

    Eczema Outreach Support is a small team making a big impact. We do this through our tailored practical and emotional support and by amplifying the voices of families with eczema so that they can...