About the organisation
Gloucestershire Nightstop is a leading youth-specific homelessness charity dedicated to preventing homelessness among young people aged 16-25 in Gloucestershire. For nearly 20 years, we have championed bespoke housing and support models to help young people avoid, resolve, and move on from homelessness, enabling them to safely transition to adulthood and build better futures.
About the role
What will you be doing?
We are looking for someone who finds numbers and their impact interesting! We are less concerned with formal qualifications (although very welcome) than someone who commits to doing the work necessary in a timely manner and an ability to work co-operatively with the Chair, Executive Director and all trustees. The board takes the overall responsibility so you will need to be able to help trustees and staff to understand the financial information and its actual or potential impact on the charity immediately and long term. We have an experienced bookkeeper and an appointed experienced external examiner.
Overall purpose:
- Oversee all financial aspects of the charity, on behalf of the board of trustees, to evaluate our financial position and associated risks.
- Assist the Chair and the Executive Director in ensuring that the board of trustees fulfils its duties and responsibilities for the proper financial governance of the charity.
Our ideal candidate
What are we looking for?
Essential:
- Financial Awareness: Knowledge of, or a willingness to learn, accounting practices relevant to corporate governance.
- Understanding of Regulations: Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, financial regulations governing charities and companies.
- Collaborative Approach: Financial oversight is a shared responsibility of the board, with the Treasurer working closely alongside fellow trustees as part of a team.
- Commitment & Time: Able to dedicate sufficient time to the role.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to plan ahead and contribute to the charity’s long-term vision.
- Ability to digest, present & critically evaluate a range of information, including written reports, statistics and verbal communications.
- Willingness to challenge and engage.
- Understanding and commitment to diversity issues.
Desirable:
- Experience serving as a trustee or working within the charity sector.
- Formal financial qualifications.
Support and training available: If you're new to being a trustee, the Chair and board members will offer guidance and training to help you succeed.
What’s in it for you
What difference will you make?
Your financial oversight and insight will ensure Gloucestershire Nightstop can open its doors to every young person who turns to us in crisis - not just today, but for years to come. By helping us make the most of every pound, identifying risks before they become problems, and ensuring our resources match our ambition, you’ll directly empower us to provide safe homes, compassionate support, and real opportunities for young people on the brink of homelessness.
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