About the organisation
The Exchange was founded in 2019 on the idea that making and creativity can rebuild both communities and confidence. To revive the lost crafts of ceramics, carpentry, textiles, printmaking and horticulture we offer people the chance to learn, create, contribute and connect for free in a beautiful former Carnegie Library and award-winning garden. The Exchange’s model blends learning, volunteering, craft and commerce: our shop and café sell many of these items, with proceeds reinvested into community program and building upkeep. We are reliant on fundraising, donors and subscriptions. We are a membership-led, charitable Community Benefit Society.
About the role
Treasurer – Job Description
Role purpose
The Treasurer provides financial oversight and supports the Board and Executive in strengthening the financial sustainability of The Exchange Erith. This includes ensuring appropriate financial governance, reporting and compliance, including statutory obligations as a Community Benefit Society.
Where you will add value
•Provide oversight of financial performance, reporting and controls
•Support the development of a more sustainable and diversified funding model
•Contribute to financial planning, budgeting and scenario modelling
•Provide input on commercial decisions, pricing and revenue opportunities
•Support funding strategy, including donor and income mix considerations
What success looks like
•Improved financial visibility and confidence at Board level
•A clearer and more sustainable funding model
•Strong financial governance and compliance
•Better alignment between financial planning and organisational priorities
•Engaged membership, with members actively participating, recognising the value of membership and renewing over time
•Strong engagement with members, volunteers, Makers and the general public, and the ability to represent their voice in Board decisions
Experience and capability
•Strong financial expertise (e.g. finance leadership, accounting, commercial finance)
•Experience in financial oversight, governance or advisory roles
•Understanding of charity, CBS or social enterprise financial and reporting requirements (including FCA and Charity Commission obligations)
•Ability to interpret and challenge financial information constructively
Commitment
In addition to standard Trustee responsibilities, the Treasurer will:
•Participate in and help guide the Finance, Risk & Compliance (FR&C) sub-committee
•Work with the Executive team and finance lead on financial matters between Board meetings
Trustee responsibilities
As a Trustee, the Board share collective responsibility for governance, financial oversight and strategic direction, and are expected to uphold the Nolan Principles of Public Life. Full details are provided in the Recruitment Pack.
Apply via: https://www.theexchangeerith.com/trustee-recruitment
Our ideal candidate
We're looking for a qualified financial leader with experience of financial reporting, forecasting and working with leadership teams to identify risk, sustainable financial strategy and growth models. Experience of implementation of these strategies in a charity or charitable community benefit society are highly desirable but not critical. The right candidate will be adaptable, focused and experienced at building the right outcomes for beneficiaries, funders, the community and the organisation.
Note we can only accept applications from UK. You must have right to stay in the UK and be willing to undergo reference checks - DBS checks, additionally, some roles may also require adverse financial checks and identity verification to ensure suitability for the role.
What’s in it for you
You'll make a difference immediately. With your ownership over finances and future financial strategy in your hands you'll be able to work with the Executive and Board in focusing the organisation on finding sustainable outcomes through our retail and paid programming.
The work we do has proven impact, our funders are supportive and partnerships are fruitful. The community is extremely positive and it's an excellent time to be joining a board that works well together.
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