About the organisation
Bramber Bakehouse is a charity working alongside women who've experienced abuse, exploitation and displacement. We want women to have a healthy, meaningful life, despite their past circumstances.
About the role
We are looking for a Trustee, with finance experience, to support us in our mission of providing women with the confidence, knowledge and skills for a positive future.
What will you be doing?
You will help to maintain an overview of the organisations financial affairs. This is an oversight and governance role, not a hands-on operational role. However, it will require you to work closely with the CEO and Finance Officer (both employed posts) to ensure duties are carried out effectively. You will be expected to read Board papers in advance, contribute to discussions and provide timely advice and challenge on financial matters between meetings where needed.
Time commitment
The Board of Trustees meets six times a year in person in Brighton: four early-evening meetings and two weekend away-days. You will also be a member of the Fundraising & Finance Committee, which meets online for 1.5 hours on a quarterly basis; dates are agreed with committee members in advance to support attendance.
Our ideal candidate
Skills, attributes and experience
· Commitment to the organisation and the needs of female survivors
· Fully qualified chartered accountant / financial qualifications and experience
· Some experience of charity finance, fundraising and pension schemes
· Ability to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences
· Willingness to speak one ’ s mind and listen to others
· Strategic vision
· Sound, independent judgement Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
· Ability to work effectively within a team
· Good communication and people management skills
· Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
· Experience in the social enterprise space is an advantage.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We aim to achieve equity, diversity and inclusion at every level of our workforce. We believe organisational diversity matters and we will be more accountable and better able to assess the needs of the women we support if we have a good range of perspectives within our team.
What’s in it for you
Over the next three years we plan to enhance our financial sustainability. This will enable us to grow our service delivery, meeting increasing demand for women to access safe, trauma informed support and care. In order to support our plans, we are looking for a Trustee, with finance experience, to support us in our mission.
Trustees are given a full induction, ongoing training opportunities and can claim reasonable expenses to enable them to carry out their duties. In return, we ask for your commitment, professionalism and willingness to share your expertise to support Bramber Bakehouse ’ s financial health and long-term sustainability.
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