Finance Trustee

Finance Trustee

Are you interested in becoming a voluntary Finance Trustee? We are looking for an experienced and committed individual to play an essential role in the governance and development of a hospice charity dedicated to supporting people with terminal and life limiting illnesses.

Position: Finance Trustee (voluntary)

Location: Remote, with travel to Swindon

Time commitment: Trustees are asked to participate in quarterly Board meetings, preferably in person. Plus Trustees are asked to participate in and/or Chair, preferably in person, at least one Sub-committee. Meetings of these sub-Committees are held once every quarter. Trustee are also asked to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Hospice.

Remuneration: The position is unpaid, though reasonable expenses (such as travel to meetings) are reimbursed.

The Role

It is the duty of the Board of Trustees to act in the interests of the Charity’s beneficiaries. It should ensure that the Charity as a clear strategic direction and purpose, and a sense of urgency to get on with the work it was established to do. It should set clear objectives, establish priorities, safeguard the assets (money, property, equipment, human resources) and use them effectively and exclusively to benefit those Charity exists to help.

Some of the main key responsibilities include:

• To ensure that the charity complies with its Memorandum and Articles of Association, Charity law, Company law and any other relevant legislation.
• To ensure the charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects.
• To contribute actively to the Board’s role in giving firm strategic direction to the charity.
• To ensure the financial stability of the charity.
• To appoint the Chief Executive and monitor their performance.
• To assist in the recruitment and selection of potential new Trustees.
• To contribute as a member/chair of a committee reporting to the Board

About You

You need not have been a charity trustee before, although experience of charity governance and working as part of a committee would be highly beneficial. You will need to have great inter-personal/people skills and the time to perform the role effectively.

We are also seeking the following essential skills and experience for this role:

• A qualified Accountant with extensive professional experience within a finance based role
• Experience of contributing to senior/executive level board discussions
• Experience in development and delivery of business plans in line with strategic planning
• Experience of chairing meetings and/or events
• An understanding or developing partnerships and building relationships with other organisations

This is a fantastic opportunity, so if you feel you have the necessary skill apply today and start making a valuable contribution to the essential work of the Hospice! Trustees are volunteers who give their time, skills and expertise for no financial gain. As a member of the Board, Trustees you will develop a range of skills and experience which are applicable beyond the charity sector.

Other roles may include; Qualified Accountant, Finance Director, Head of Finance, CFO, Chief Financial Officer, Accountant, Head of Accountancy, CEO, Charity CEO, Finance Trustee, Treasurer, Senior Finance Manager, Senior Accountant, etc.