Closing date for applications: March 9, 2025
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. We link young people with a variety of professionals to share learning.
The role
We are seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and bring their financial management & accounting skills, experience, and enthusiasm to guide us as we move into an exciting new phase of development for the charity.
Now is an exciting time to join the Board of Trustees, as we are soon to be formally merged with Nottingham Festival of Science and Curiosity, a small charity that leads on the fundraising for the annual Festival. For some years, Ignite! has been contracted to deliver the Festival on an annual basis, and with the merger, it will now become part of Ignite!’s range of programmes and form a key part of a new combined strategy.
Purpose of 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, ensure its financial viability and sustainability, 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. The Treasurer will report to the board of trustees at regular intervals on its state of financial health.
We are looking for an individual with:
1. commitment to our vision, mission, and values;
2. excellent teamwork and leadership skills and effective decision-making;
3. willingness to commit time and effort to the role;
4. good, independent judgement, strategic vision, and ability to communicate ideas;
5. history of impartiality, fairness, and commitment to promoting equality and diversity.
As Treasurer, you will also have:
1. financial qualifications and/or experience;
2. experience in or an understanding of charity accounting;
3. the skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences;
4. willingness & ability to make unpopular recommendations to the board;
5. the skills to communicate financial information effectively and clearly;
6. time to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad-hoc basis;
7. the ability to attend some meetings in Nottingham (meetings will be held both in-person and online);
8. any experience or awareness in charity law would be beneficial but is not essential.
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