About the organisation
Peer Power Youth is a national charity supporting young people aged 13-25, who have experienced childhood trauma. They have been affected by abuse, exclusion or violence impacting their communities, and have experience in health, youth justice and care services. The young people that we work with have described themselves as being ‘abandoned by society’. Despite their circumstances, we see their power and potential. We do vital work to support these young people in their journey and improve the youth justice and care services they were once in for the benefit of other young people. That’s why we focus on both individual change and system change.
Individual change - We offer young people support in training, education, professional experience and promote positive wellbeing.
System change - We work with young people to create real change for others in health, justice and social services.
About the role
You will have oversight of all financial aspects of Peer Power Youth on behalf of the Board of Trustees. You will advise the Trustee board on financial issues ensuring both short-term and long-term financial stability of the organisation. You will have oversight of internal financial controls and managing financial risks and make sure that accurate and insightful financial information is provided both internally and externally, as required. As a member of the Board of Trustees you will share responsibility for the charity’s strategic direction, ensuring sound governance and staying true to charitable objectives. You will promote and demonstrate the charity’s values by being positive, open and honest, and showing empathy, love, respect and fairness.
Our ideal candidate
- Knowledge of Peer Power Youth’s values and aims and willingness to demonstrate them throughout role
- Qualified accountant with working experience of charity accounting
- Experience of working on or with management teams including nonfinance stakeholders
- Experience and knowledge of managing finances
- Able to analyse Board proposals and their financial consequences to make concise recommendations
- Understanding of charity governance and financial management
What’s in it for you
This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved with a growing charity and make a direct impact on young people by being a crucial role on the Board as Treasurer. You'll get to meet our Young Partners, work with likeminded colleagues, develop your financial skills, and network with our staff, your fellow trustees, our advisory forum, contractors and strategic advisors, and anyone else we work closely with. We have an annual strategy day where you can directly shape our vision, as well as annual awards where we celebrate our amazing achievements.
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