About Ignite!
Ignite! has a long and distinguished history as a small, but mighty Nottingham-based charity that supports children and young people to develop their curiosity and creativity to equip them for an unknown, but exciting future. We facilitate creative partnerships between professional sectors and communities of young people, including schools, youth groups and community groups, particularly those at risk of social exclusion.
Purpose of Treasurer Role
As Treasurer, you will also be a trustee, fulfilling the usual duties of a trustee, however you will be asked to contribute additional support as a Treasurer. The Treasurer’s role is to maintain an overview of Ignite!’s financial affairs, help to ensure its financial viability and see that the charity maintains proper financial records and procedures in line with accepted accounting best practice and in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements.
Role Responsibilities
The trustees are jointly responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities and developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.
The Treasurer has an important role in contributing to/guiding/informing the Board’s collective responsibility:
* Overseeing and approving budgets, accounts and financial statements.
* Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy.
* Working with the Operations Manager in the preparation of financial reports, and leading on presenting financial reports to the board.
* Leading the Board’s Finance governance group (online meetings up to 5 per year).
* Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
* Liaising with and providing guidance to staff on financial matters on an ad-hoc basis.
* Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.
* Maintaining an overview of the annual accounts process and ensuring that the accounts are disclosed in the form required by the Charity Commission.
* Ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented.
* Ensuring the accounts are presented in a coherent and easily understandable way in our annual report.
* Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.
* Being a bank signatory and approving documentation as required.
In addition, with other trustees to hold the charity “in trust” for current and future beneficiaries by:
* Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these.
* Ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
* Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
* Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard.
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking individuals with:
* commitment to our vision, mission and values;
* excellent teamwork and leadership skills and effective decision-making;
* willingness to commit time and effort to the role;
* good, independent judgement, strategic vision and ability to communicate ideas;
* history of impartiality, fairness and commitment to promoting equality and diversity.
As Treasurer you will also have:
* financial qualifications and/or experience;
* ideally an understanding of charity accounting;
* the skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences;
* the skills to communicate financial information effectively and clearly;
* time to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad-hoc basis.
What you'll gain:
* to be able to make a real impact on the lives of children and young people through Ignite!'s work;
* experience in charity leadership and governance;
* the opportunity to work with a friendly team of supportive, committed and passionate individuals;
* opportunities for training to support you to thrive in your role.
Practical Info
Location: Ignite!’s main office is in Nottingham. Board meetings rotate between Nottingham and online.
Time Commitment: Five Board meetings per year, which includes the AGM (usual board meeting times are 5-7pm). The Finance Working group will typically meet 5 times per year between board meetings. Time commitment for the role overall is up to 6 days per year.
Safeguarding: All Ignite! trustees are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check (cost covered by Ignite!) and comply with our Safeguarding Policy.
Training: Ignite! is keen to support its trustees in their roles and help to support any training requirements.
How to Apply
To express your interest, please send a brief email outlining your background and why you’d like to join us accompanied by a CV to sarah@ignitefutures.org.uk. If you’d like an informal chat before applying, we’d be happy to arrange this.
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