Voluntary Treasurer

We're looking for someone to join us as our Treasurer. 

If you relish the challenge of helping a small charity achieve broad and statutory responsibilities in the most effective way, maximising reach to beneficiaries within a limited funding envelope, and helping to set a vision for growth, this could be the opportunity for you!

We encourage applications from anyone who can meet the criteria, regardless of gender, race, age, disability, sexuality or religion.

What are we looking for?

• Experience of strategic and operational financial management or leadership
• Previous experience of working at Board level is desirable
• Good understanding of charitable governance structures
• Commitment towards the main aims and purposes of Healthwatch Milton Keynes
• Inclusive and collegiate approach to Trustee-ship and Committee Chairing
• Experience of leadership in a charitable or public sector context is desirable

What does the role involve?

• Chairing the Finance Committee
• Keeping Trustees informed about their financial duties and responsibilities and support interpreting financial data to trustees
• Acting as the leading interface between Trustees and Chief Executive on financial matters
• Maintaining strong relationships with the Chair and Chief Executive acting as a sounding board when required
• Monitoring Healthwatch Milton Keynes’ financial governance ensuring financial practice is legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice
• Monitoring the financial health and sustainability of Healthwatch Milton Keynes and advising on the strategic direction of funding and fundraising opportunities
• Overseeing the maintenance of proper financial records and procedures, as well as the production of necessary financial reports and returns
• Ensuring that the charity applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives
• Present Healthwatch Milton Keynes’ Accounts to members at the Annual General Meeting.

Interested but not sure if your experience/skills match up?

You may not have a formal financial qualification, but you may instead have work experience in managing budgets and feel that you could help make a difference you’re your support. Additional training can be considered for the role, should it be required. This role would suit someone with financial experience looking to develop themselves further to expand their knowledge and expertise.

Benefits

You’ll be compensated for any travel to meetings and events.

You’ll have a valuable role supporting us to ensure that we make the best use of our resources to champion the voices of people using health and social care in Milton Keynes. 

You'll be making a positive impact for people in your local area by ensuring we remain sustainable.

You’ll also have the opportunity to meet people and build relationships with trustees, staff and other volunteers

You can build on your governance, leadership and strategy skills within a small, friendly organisation that has really robust governance for its size.