About the organisation
Board Racial Diversity UK was founded on a clear purpose: to achieve proportionate representation of individuals from Black and Asian backgrounds on not-for-profit boards across the UK. We do this through working in partnership with organisations and communities not just to advance representation but to effect meaningful change in the sector.
About the role
- Guide and advise the Board on the approval of budgets, annual accounts and financial statements, within the relevant financial framework and current legislation.
- Support other board members to exercise top-quality financial governance, and review and develop board financial reporting practices.
- Keep the Board informed of its statutory financial duties and responsibilities.
- Monitor and assess whether the charity’s financial resources are sufficient to meet its present and future needs, including oversight of budgeting and monitoring of cash flow.
- Provide oversight and challenge to the operational team on financial management, including agreeing, implementing and monitoring key financial controls.
- Oversee the preparation and drawing up of the Annual Statutory Accounts, and their presentation to the Board.
- Chair the Finance & Risk Committee
Our ideal candidate
- An accountancy qualification or equivalent knowledge gained by experience.
- An understanding of the accounting requirements of the Companies Acts, Charities Act, and Charity SORP.
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of Trustees.
- Able to operate at a strategic level, bringing insight and interrogation to the development of organisational strategy.
- Ability to make balanced and informed decisions, thinking about the short term as well as the long term.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to listen, contribute, and collaborate as part of a team
- Cares passionately about the work of BRDuk.
- Champions equity, diversity and inclusion and encourages others to do the same.
Desirable
○ Experience in charity finance in small or start-up charities
What’s in it for you
Develop strategic experience
Strategic experience can be hard to come by. It can often take decades to find yourself in a role which requires strategic oversight. A charity Board role is a fantastic way of getting a head start on this, allowing you to develop and hone your critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills. The strategic experience which can be gained through a trustee role can have a powerful impact on your career, opening doors to new responsibilities and more senior job prospects.
Equally, for those who have already had some strategic responsibilities, a Board role provides an opportunity to use those skills in a significantly different context.
Grow personally and professionally
Trusteeship provides an opportunity to deepen your understanding of your strengths, gain new skills and apply your expertise in different ways. It can boost your confidence, expand your network and enhance your professional development.
Be part of a collaborative team
As a Trustee at BRDuk, you will work alongside a passionate and diverse Board, bringing your own insights while learning from others. Constructive challenge, collaboration and shared commitment are at the heart of effective governance, making board service both impactful and enjoyable.
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