Treasurer - Trustee Board
Location:
Citizens Advice Liverpool (Wavertree), Picton Road, Liverpool, UK
Time Commitment:
Approximately 4 hours a month
Closing Date:
Friday 14th March
What will you do?
In addition to fulfilling the responsibilities of a Trustee, the Treasurer plays a vital role in overseeing Citizens Advice Liverpool’s financial matters. You will ensure that proper financial measures, controls and procedures are established and maintained and provide regular reports to the Board regarding the financial status of the organisation.
What skills do you need to have?
● Understand and accept the responsibilities and liabilities as trustees
● Have financial qualifications or experience
● Possess a solid understanding of charity financial management in the UK which includes charity finances, fundraising, financial consequences and pension schemes
● Have the ability to analyse and interpret financial information effectively.
● Be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to your own
● Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
● Be able to exercise good independent judgment and if necessary to make difficult recommendations
● Excellent numeracy skills to understand accounts
● Be able to explain complex financial information in an accessible way which is clear and concise.
● Be willing to learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection
● Have a genuine passion for our mission of providing free, confidential, impartial and independent advice.
What's in it for you?
● A chance to make a positive impact for people in your local area by ensuring Citizens Advice Liverpool is sustainable and meeting the needs of the community
● You will meet people and build relationships with Trustees, paid staff and other volunteers
● An opportunity to grow your governance, leadership and strategy skills
● Develop skills to increase your employability
How to apply
Please fill out the application form provided, on the last page of the Trustee Recruitment Pack, once completed please sent to recruitment@caliverpool.org.uk
Valuing Inclusion
we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive Board of Trustees that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that increasing the diversity of our board will enhance our ability to deliver meaningful and effective services.
We particularly encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented on our board, including individuals from communities of colour, disabled people, those with physical or mental health conditions,
LGBTQIA+ people, and individuals with diverse gender identities. We welcome candidates from all socioeconomic backgrounds and value the perspectives and experiences they bring.