About the organisation
Eating Better is a UK-based NGO alliance of over 70 environmental, animal welfare, farming, public health and social justice organisations. Our vision is for everyone in the UK to eat nourishing and affordable food; with more plants and less and better meat and dairy, produced in a way to benefit people, animals and the planet.
We provide a forum for members to share ideas, discuss different approaches and work together. Our thought leadership enables the development of joint strategies used collectively to influence public and political discourse and to underpin the development of shared asks of policy makers, the public sector and industry. A key area of our work is to facilitate consensus-building and cross-sectoral collaboration through workshops and events, and through the production of joint research and resources. Our overall aim is to achieve a just transition to a healthier, more sustainable and accessible food system, for people across all cultures and backgrounds in the UK.
We are a registered charity (no.1175669) governed by the Board of Trustees. We receive funding support from alliance members, trusts and foundations and individuals.
About the role
This is an opportunity to join Eating Better’s Board of Trustees as our Treasurer, contributing to the charity’s good governance, development, financial planning and the smooth running of the Eating Better alliance.
If you feel you can provide financial guidance, oversight of Eating Better’s accounts, and support with meeting our financial reporting requirements as a charity, we’d like to hear from you. Our Board of Trustees is a friendly, collaborative and effective group that helps us strengthen and uphold the vision of the Eating Better alliance. Although most of our existing Trustees have been drawn from within the alliance, we would welcome the right person from any sector.
The purpose of this role is to contribute to the charity’s good governance, development, financial planning and management and support the Chair, Trustees and Executive Director.
Responsibilities
The Treasurer’s key responsibilities are to:
- Ensure, together with the Executive Director and Chair, the financial stability and development of the Charity - in particular by advising the Board to adopt the Annual Budget, as well as monitoring regular financial reporting
- Ensure the financial affairs of Eating Better are conducted within legal requirements, accounting conventions and good practice
- Review and approve budgets and cashflow projections with the Executive Director on a quarterly basis
Main Duties
The Treasurers’ main tasks are to:
- Ensure the board fulfils its financial responsibilities as a charity
- Ensure proper systems exist for budgeting, financial control, insurance, and reporting
- With the Executive Director, keep board members informed on finances of Eating Better by written report, at least on a quarterly basis
- Chair the Finance sub committee
- Communicate with relevant staff and other board members so as to maintain a clear picture of the financial health of Eating Better
- Ensure compliance and regulations requirements as appropriate
- Ensure financial reports are comprehensible and properly discussed
- Ensure financial reports are provided in the proper format and at the proper time, as required by other bodies in law
- Ensure the appointment of auditors or independent examiners
- Provide a financial report to members on an annual basis
- Ensure the board develops a long-term financial strategy for Eating Better with objectives which can be monitored
- Monitor progress in budget implementation
- Ensure appropriate financial goals are set for the resources available to Eating Better
Our ideal candidate
We are looking for someone with the experience to help guide our financial operations and support our mission to achieve a transition to a healthier, fairer and more sustainable food system. If you are passionate about food and how it connects public health, animal welfare and the health of our planet, consider joining our unique alliance to help us make real change.
Qualities
Key
- Experience in financial accounting and reporting procedures
- Strategic financial planning skills, ideally with charity or NGO sector experience
- Understanding of organisational management
- Ability to communicate financial information to those who may have little or no financial background
Desirable
- Experience of alliance/membership function and culture
- Trusts and foundations fundraising experience
- Personal interest in sustainable diets
Personal attributes
Our Trustees value teamwork and friendly collaboration where everyone’s voice is heard.
- Organised, prepared and responsive
- Committed to the time requirement for the role and able to commit to attending most meetings
- Generous with their expertise and networks to support Eating Better’s work
What’s in it for you
- You will contribute to the mission of the alliance
- You will gain strategic, governance experience through overseeing the organisation
- You will expand professional networks
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