Charity Vacancies    

Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland

Closing Date: 15 January 2021   Based: Edinburgh - all meetings via video conferencing

The Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland (ERCS) was established in January 2020 and was registered as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SC050257) in July.

Our vision is of a Scotland where every person’s right to live in a healthy environment is fully realised. Our mission is to assist members of the public and civil society to understand and exercise their rights in environmental law and to protect the environment through:

• public education
• advice, assistance and representation
• advocacy in policy and law reform
• strategic public interest litigation.

The Board of Trustees has collective responsibility for the overall governance of ERCS and the determination of ERCS’s strategy. The day-to-day management and operational work are delegated to the development manager and her small team. The specific role of the Treasurer is to provide financial oversight and guidance to the Board. You will have an accountancy qualification, appropriate knowledge and the capacity to spend additional time on detailed finance matters. Previous board-level experience would be beneficial.

The time commitment in these critical start-up years is one day a month but will reduce as we build organisational resilience. There is no remuneration; however, all necessary travel and out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Shivali Fifield - Development Manager    07395 652434   Email sfifield@ercs.scot

Website: ercs.scot

Hyde Park Source

Closing Date: 31 December 2020   Based: Woodhouse, Leeds

Hyde Park Source aims to improve people’s health and wellbeing through improving the environment. We work with local communities to improve their surroundings, designing and creating attractive, exciting and useful places for people to live, work and play

We are looking for a Treasurer who can bring their experience of managing finances and accounts to our discussions. Alongside the usual expectations of our volunteer management committee members, as Treasurer there are some additional roles and tasks such as overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements. Ideally the treasurer would be available from time to time to provide advice and answer questions from staff and management committee members. We are particularly interested in candidates who have knowledge and experience of working with community benefit societies, charities and/or not-for-profit organisations.

The committee meet 4 times a year, usually on a Tuesday evening from 5:30-8pm.

Download the full Job description here

Please contact the Management Committee to obtain a skills survey, which can be emailed to volunteer@hydeparksource.org   0113 245 8863   

Website: hydeparksource.org

The Maeldune Trust

Placed: 19 November 2020   Based: Maldon, Essex

This is a fantastic opportunity to become involved with a local heritage centre, located in the centre of Maldon. The Heritage Centre is run by The Maeldune Trust in partnership with Maldon Town Council. The Treasurer role supports the financial affairs of the charity and includes banking; bookkeeping; preparing monthly and year-end accounts; submissions to HMRC; Charities Commission; and annual insurance renewals.

The Maeldune Trust was established in 1989 to create a heritage centre in Maldon. In 1998 the ground floor of the Plume building was made available to the Trust, who were then granted a 25 year lease by the Town Council. The Maldon Embroidery created as part of the Millennium celebrations, was to become the centre piece of exhibitions. The Centre also houses the Maldon Society archive and listening post, local museum displays,exhibitions of art, and local crafts.

The Maeldune Trust comprises eight Trustees who are local people with a wide range of experience in business skills and community involvement. It is desirable for the Treasurer to become a Trustee and attend board meetings (approx. 5 times a year) together with a representative from Maldon Town Council and the Town Clerk.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Lynda O’Brien - Centre Manager    07801 790827   

Email info@maelduneheritagecentre.co.uk

Website: maelduneheritagecentre.co.uk

British Gas Energy Trust

Closing Date: 11 January 2021   Based: Nationally

British Gas Energy Trust are looking to appoint an experienced Trustee with appropriate finance and accounting skills plus board level expertise to serve as Treasurer.

British Gas Energy Trust is solely funded, but independent from, their founder British Gas. Their mission is to alleviate the detrimental impact of poverty, helping people in, or at risk of, financial hardship to meet their energy needs and manage their energy costs through support, education and raising awareness of sound money management.

The Treasurer’s primary roles will be to maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial affairs, oversee its financial viability and ensure that proper financial records and procedures are maintained. The successful candidate will have:

• Significant senior financial qualifications and experience
• Experience of being a Trustee
• An understanding of the challenges faced by communities and the consumer energy sector
• A balanced view of risk, ability to analyse proposals and work constructively to resolution
• Ability to work constructively, collegiately, and diplomatically with all stakeholders, including fellow Trustees, the CEO and BGET Team
• Interest in the wider socioeconomic challenges faced across England, Scotland & Wales; with an understanding and empathy of the detrimental impact of poverty and fuel poverty on the lives of vulnerable people.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Please submit your CV and supporting statement to Jenny Warner - Managing Director, Charisma Recruitment   Email info@charismarecruitment.co.uk

Website: britishgasenergytrust.org.uk

Centre for Mental Health

Closing Date: 22 November 2020   Based: London - meetings by videoconferencing

Centre for Mental Health is a registered charity established 35 years ago. The Centre’s expertise in research and policy analysis has been instrumental in achieving better mental health services and lasting improvements in emotional wellbeing nationally and internationally.

We are seeking someone with board experience, an accountancy qualification and a desire to see improved mental health for adults and children, to help us continue our essential work.

The new Treasurer will join our existing Board in monitoring the quality and progress of the Centre’s strategic and operational plans, and financial resources.

Responsibilities:

• Chair the Finance and Audit committee
• Review budgets in liaison with the Financial Controller and CEO
• Ensure that accounting policies, procedures and controls are in place
• Ensure that accurate financial reports are presented to the Board
• To advise on the selection and remuneration of auditors

The Treasurer attends 9-12 meetings per year. All meetings are held during the daytime. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview on 3 or 9 December.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Jan Hutchinson    078 9051 9302   Email jan.hutchinson@centreformentalhealth.org.uk
Please send a CV and covering letter outlining your interest in the position and what you could bring to the role to  hr@centreformentalhealth.org.uk

Website: centreformentalhealth.org.uk/

Deafness Support Network

Closing Date: 15 Jan 2021   Based: Cheshire, N Wales and the North West

Based in Northwich, Cheshire and with offices in Chester and Macclesfield, Deafness Support Network (DSN) are keen to find a committed volunteer treasurer to join our board of trustees and support our governance. The organisation celebrates its 45th year next year with income of £2.7m pa.

We are looking for amazing people!

If you have a financial, accountancy or treasurer background and can give up some of your time to help our local charity working to support D/deaf and other sensory loss needs we would be delighted to hear from you. Our board members oversee governance and provide strategic leadership in support of our Chief executive and Senior Management team. Empathy towards sensory loss would be an advantage, but not essential. Passion and commitment are far more attractive to us. If you want to make a difference locally, contact us and try volunteering.

This is an unremunerated role, but reasonable travel expenses are met. “Give something back and make a difference”.

Contact Mark Lunney - CEO   016 0665 3025   Email mlunney@dsnonline.co.uk
Candidates are asked to please provide a career summary and profile in any expression of interest.

Website: dsnonline.co.uk

Field Studies Council

Closing Date: 26 November 2020   Based: Shrewsbury

Field Studies Council is one of the UK’s leading providers of outdoor environmental education. We are looking for potential new trustees with the experience and insight to join our Board of Trustees, to support the work of the FSC and help guide us strategically through these challenging but exciting times.

Your leadership and professional skills will help us to provide first-hand experiences in nature to people of all ages and abilities.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Please apply via this link to our application details

For enquiries about role contact Susan Appleyard   Email s.appleyard@field-studies-council.org

Website: field-studies-council.org

The British Association of Friends of Museums

Placed: 12 November 2020   Based: Nationally - meetings are on line

The British Association of Friends of Museums is the umbrella organisation for museum friends. With about 300 member groups, BAFM represents people who love museums and support them through fundraising, voluntary work, advocacy and connections to their communities. BAFM supports members though a network of Regional Co-ordinators. We provide access to an insurance scheme, provide advice and information through our Journal and annual conference, a Handbook and our website and e-newsletters. We run an annual Friends Impact Award.

We need a proactive Treasurer to advise and provide financial management information to inform our decision making, and with the skills to ensure we meet the financial standards of a Registered Charity.

Duties include:

• overseeing our financial affairs and ensuring they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice
• ensuring effective financial procedures are in place
• monitoring and reporting on the financial health of the organisation
• overseeing the production of financial reports/returns, accounts and audits
• providing financial projections to trustees

Our p/t Administrator deals with day to day business including subscriptions, insurance scheme and banking. Three Council meetings a year, usually in London, and annual conference with AGM. Expenses paid.

Full details can be found at bafm.co.uk/join-us/volunteer/

Contact Alex Walker   Email chair@bafm.co.uk

Website: bafm.co.uk

The Arboricultural Association

Closing Date: 31 January 2021   Based: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

With Trees now on almost every agenda, we are seeking a Volunteer Treasurer Trustee to help the Arboricultural Association champion the sustainable management of trees in places where people live, work and play – for the benefit of Society.

The Arboricultural Association “AA” is a registered charity founded in 1964, with a mission to promote trees and all aspects of the tree care profession. We are the leading, and growing, voice on all arboricultural matters in the UK, with an expanding international reach, the AA provides a home and membership for those employed within the sector and those with a general interest for trees.

Four years of growth has seen membership exceed 3000, we have members in both the UK and abroad, the AA perform a variety of functions including offering member information, accreditation schemes, best practice guidance documents, training, events and acting as the main liaison between the industry and government.

With our current treasurer due to retire in 2021 we are looking to find a replacement in good time for a smooth hand over to be completed. Working closely with the Chair, CEO, Finance Manager and Trustees this voluntary role maintains oversight of the organisation’s fiscal affairs, helping to ensure the Associations ongoing financial viability.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Stewart Wardrop - Chief Executive Officer   078 4258 2564
Email stewart@trees.org.uk

Website: trees.org.uk

The Great Grimsby Ice Factory Trust

Placed: 6 November 2020   Based: Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire

The Great Grimsby Ice Factory Trust (GGIFT) is a small building preservation trust founded in 2010, with the object of preserving the Grade II* listed Ice Factory, and finding a sustainable new use for the building that will contribute to the regeneration of Grimsby.

We are currently working on a £1 million project in the neighbouring Kasbah area - Grimsby’s historic dock peninsula. Significant investment has flowed into the Kasbah since it was designated England’s most recent conservation area in 2017, and some exciting projects are coming forward. The Peterson’s Project has been developed in partnership with the local authority, North East Lincolnshire Council, and the landowners, Associated British Ports. Once completed it will provide an income for the trust to pay for administrative help, with any surplus income reinvested into further projects

GGIFT is a member of the Kasbah Steering Group. We currently have 8 trustees with a range of talents and experience. Following a retirement due to work commitments, we need to appoint an Honorary Treasurer to oversee the financial affairs of the trust.

GGIFT is a registered charity (no. 1146988), a company limited by guarantee (no. 7990488) and has recently registered for VAT (DTRN 358 9393 39).

Contact Vicky Hartung - Chair    07758 244487   Email vicky@ggift.co.uk

Website: ggift.co.uk

Host Nation

Closing Date: 18 December 2020   Based: North London

Host Nation was set up 3 years ago on the simple premise that the lives of newly arrived refugees can be enhanced through acts of friendship of longer standing residents.

We have developed a bespoke befriending model linking refugees with UK citizens.

We have found that the lives of both befrienders and befriendees have been enhanced through these relationships.

Initially run on a purely volunteer basis , we have recently achieved significant funding that has enabled to deepen our activities in London and take our model to other English regions-initially the north east. We now have a staff team of 5 and a board of 4.

Now that our medium term future has been secured we’d like to recruit a Treasurer with a good knowledge of charity finances , fund raising and regulation to join our board as a truste.

For more background on the role and Host Nation, download our Job description here

Contact Daniel Silverstone - Chair   Email daniel@dsilverstone.co.uk

Website: hostnation.org.uk

North Kensington Law Centre

Closing Date: When filled    Based: North Kensington

North Kensington Law Centre is looking for a Trustee Treasurer to join the Board. We want to provide the best possible strategic leadership and support to NKLC to really make an impact. We have recently celebrated 50 years of providing legal advice and representation to the local community and we want to make sure that we continue to do so for as long as there is need.

The Treasurer will work closely with the Chair, other Trustees and the Director to ensure that the Law Centre is pursuing its strategy and objectives through its financial strategy and management. The main responsibilities are to:

• Lead on the Board’s duty to ensure proper accounting records are kept and financial resources are controlled, in line with governance, legal and regulatory requirements
• Prepare budgets, management accounts and annual financial statements for Board approval
• Oversee the charity’s financial risk management and report on financial health to the Board at regular intervals
• Help to ensure that the financial resources of the Law Centre meets its present and future needs
• Ensure that the Trustees are properly informed about their financial duties and responsibilities
• Liaise with the external auditors
• Keep the Reserves Policy under review

For enquiries contact Annie Campbell Viswanathan    020 8619 9634   Email annie@nklc.org.uk
Visit our recruitment page to apply.

Website: nklc.org.uk

Rethinking Economics

Closing Date: 10 January 2021   Based: Manchester but all meetings are now virtual.

Rethinking Economics (RE) is an international network of students, academics and professionals building better economics in society and the classroom. Our vision is of economies which serve people and the planet. Our purpose is to build a diverse movement of people who challenge, interrogate and renew the practice, teaching and application of economics.

The full description is available at the link below but we are looking for trustees with movement building experience or else finance and operations, which is really a treasurer role. This role would work closely with the Co-Director and Operations and Finance Coordinator to review and monitor RE’s financial performance and prepare accounts.

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing and monitoring RE’s financial performance
• Ensuring RE prepares and files proper accounts
• Ensuring that RE has robust and effective financial controls in place
• Appraise the financial viability of projects, plans, proposals and other initiatives which may have a financial or structural implication.
• Oversee the production of regular forecasts, an annual budget and a long term financial plan, in partnership with the Operations Officer and the Finance and HR Committee.

Contact Aoife O’Leary - Chair   Email Aoife.oleary@rethinkeconomics.org
Send your application to  charityjob.co.uk

Website: rethinkeconomics.org

The London Gardens Trust

Closing Date: 30 November 2020   Based: London, all meetings held by Zoom

The London Gardens Trust (LGT) is a small charity with a big mission to champion London’s historic parks, gardens, squares and green spaces for the benefit of everyone. We are looking for a new Treasurer to take over from the current Treasurer when she steps down from the role. You will help us plan our finances and financial strategy and help ensure the Trust is pursuing its strategy to become the voice of London’s parks and gardens.

We are looking for someone who is experienced in the oversight and management of accounts, with a proven ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board. Experience of being a charity Trustee or Director would be helpful but is not essential. The Trust is committed to the spirit and letter of the Equalities Act.

A detailed role description is available. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in early December.

Download the full Job description here

Please send a CV and covering letter outlining your interest in the position and what you could bring to the role; to Maureen Nolan   Email maureen.nolan@londongardenstrust.org

Website: londongardenstrust.org

Galloway’s Society for the Blind

Placed: 21 October 2020   Based: Preston, Lancashire

Galloway’s Society for the Blind
Supporting people to live with sight loss in Lancashire and Sefton

Do you want to be part of something special, a dynamic organisation committed to changing lives?

If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you. We are specifically looking for a ‘Make it Happen’ finance person who will Chair our Finance Committee and work with our Head of Finance on our financial management, controls and investments.

If you have experience of working at a strategic level and an understanding of the changing environment in which we are working then please get in touch.

While we welcome applications from all interested individuals; We particularly encourage members from black and other minority ethnic backgrounds.

Applying is simple, all you have to do is email us your CV along with a personal statement describing how you meet the person specification and why you want this role. It’s so simple, so what are you waiting for? Come join a team of committed Trustees who are making a real difference to the lives of people affected by sight loss.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

If you would like to know more, then please contact Stuart Clayton for an informal discussion on   01772 744148   Email stuart.clayton@galloways.org.uk

Website: galloways.org.uk

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity

Closing Date: 30 November 2020   Based: Bristol, Glouscester and Bath

At Great Western Air Ambulance Charity we're proud of what we do. We already have a strong Board of Trustees, but some will be stepping down and as our charity develops we need different skills, backgrounds and experiences. We are therefore looking for new Trustees to join us in feeling proud of what we achieve together.

Our Trustees don't need to be hands on. Our Board is focused on governance, but we appreciate Trustees with a specialist subject and a good network. We are financially healthy and stable, so can focus on developing and improving what we do to save even more lives.

We are seeking a greater diversity of voices on our Board, and welcome applications from people who might not see themselves as a 'traditional Trustee'. Our highest priority is to appoint someone with strategic finance and accountancy experience. However, we are also interested in hearing from people with expertise in commercial property, facilities management, income generation in a not-for-profit, commercial contracts management and aviation.

We particularly welcome applicants who have had personal experience of our service, or potentially another air ambulance, as a patient or a friend or family member of a patient.

Contact Anna Perry - CEO   0303 4444 999   Email jobs@gwaac.com

Website: greatwesternairambulance.com

Share

Closing Date: 21 November 2020   Based: Sheffield

Are you interested in promoting good mental health in Sheffield?
Would you like to work with an established psychotherapy charity?
Are you a qualified or part-qualified accountant? Do you have specialist financial management skills to offer?

We at Share are looking for a suitably qualified accountant to join us as our Treasurer, taking the lead on financial matters but also playing a full role on the Board of Trustees in the overall management of the charity.

The role would suit an experienced accountant wishing to contribute on a voluntary basis to a valuable charitable cause. Equally it would provide excellent board level experience for a young professional at an earlier stage in their career.

We’re part way through a change process at Share - developing and strengthening our clinical services, improving our administrative and business systems and strengthening our financial position. We want to make an even bigger contribution to improving mental health in Sheffield and we’re especially keen to attract people from minority communities to the Board.

Download the full Job description here

Contact Mike Taylor   0114 273 0200   Email mike.taylor@sharepsychotherapy.org

Website: sharepsychotherapy.org

South Kent Mind

Closing Date: 30 November 2020   Based: Folkestone, Kent

South Kent Mind the mental health charity, aims to ensure that anyone living in south Kent (Deal, Dover, Folkestone, Hythe, Romney Marsh and surrounding villages) with a mental health problem has somewhere to turn for advice and support.

We are currently looking for an Honorary Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees.

The role: To ensure that all monies provided are accounted for and used for the provision of services within the agreed objectives of South Kent Mind. This watchdog role covers all aspects of financial management, working closely with other members of the Board of Trustees, Chief Executive Officer and Finance Officer to safeguard the organisation's finances.

Download the full Job description (pdf) here

Contact Penelope James - Chair   078 6016 2231
Email Penelope.james@southkentmind.org.uk

Website: southkentmind.org.uk

Rushmoor Voluntary Services

Closing Date: 21 November 2020   Based: Farnborough, Hants

Rushmoor Voluntary Services are the Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) in Rushmoor. Our role in the community is to champion volunteering and to help and support any voluntary or community group working in the Borough of Rushmoor. We are members of the Hampshire CVS Network, an alliance of 10 local organisations who work together to help Hampshire’s charities, community groups and social enterprises to succeed and flourish.

We now need to recruit a new trustee who will be responsible for the financial aspects of running a vibrant and successful local charity and help guide us into the future.

The Trustee Board meet (virtually at present) on a regular basis. A lot of the requirements for this role can be completed from home. The overall role is to maintain an overview of the organisation’s financial affairs, ensure its financial viability and ensure that proper financial records and procedures are maintained.

Download our full Info Pack here

Contact for enquiries Colin Slatter - Chair of Trustees   Email slattcj@aol.com

Rushmoor Voluntary Services, 1st Floor Civic Offices, Farnborough Road,
Farnborough, Hants GU14 7JU

Website: rvs.org.uk