About the organisation
Domestic abuse is always unacceptable. At Behind Closed Doors, we support everyone affected by it in Leeds and we act to prevent it. We've been tackling domestic abuse in our community for over 25 years, and are the only service in the city that provides end-to-end support for everyone.
We are there at the point of crisis, we stay on to work with individuals and families through their recovery, and we deliver preventative activities in the form of training with services, charities, in the workplace and in educational settings.
We have supported thousands of people whose lives have been affected by domestic abuse; last year alone, over 900 people came to us for help. Our Lime Culture Accredited men’s domestic abuse service is recognised as the specialist service in Leeds. We also have a LGBTQIA+ specialist and are proud to offer our services to everyone.
About the role
As Finance Trustee at Behind Closed Doors, you will work alongside our Trustee Board, CEO and Admin & Finance Manager to oversee the financial strategy of our organisation, ensuring sound financial governance and legal compliance. This is a pivotal role for our charity, helping to shape our future and support our vision: to build lives free from domestic abuse.
Our ideal candidate
We’re looking for an experienced finance professional keen to undertake this rewarding voluntary role that ensures the financial health and accountability of Behind Closed Doors.
Alongside financial expertise, we are looking for candidates who want to help drive our vision of building lives free from domestic abuse by providing strategic challenge and support raising our profile and network.
On application we can supply a full candidate pack.
What’s in it for you
Serving as our Finance Trustee an excellent way to broaden your leadership
experience. Our TrusteesBecoming a Trustee helps strengthen skills that you can apply in both your current role and to support future career progression, including executive and non- executive roles. You will also be joining an established trustee board made up of dedicated, knowledgeable and supportive individuals.
As a Trustee, you will develop skills in:
- Strategic planning,
- Governance,
- Budgeting and financial analysis,
- Risk management,
- Chairing meetings.
As you learn about a new organisation and potentially a new sector, you will also gain confidence in:
- Acting as a 'Critical Friend'; asking questions and providing support,
- Experiencing the difference between a strategic role, and a hands-on operational role,
- Absorbing and processing new information, and learning where you contribute value,
- Collaborating with a brand new team of people.
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