About the organisation
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is one of the region’s largest and oldest charities, starting life by taking on the ownership and management of Askham Bog nature reserve on the edge of York in 1946. It is one of the 46 Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts that collectively form The Wildlife Trusts Partnership. Together, they are biggest organisation in the UK working solely for nature.
Today, we employ 190 staff, work alongside over 900 volunteers and are supported by nearly 44,000 members. We manage more than a hundred nature reserves covering just over 3,500 ha of land and work with many other land managers assisting them to improve wildlife on their land.
About the role
We are seeking a qualified management accountant who can provide insights and leadership to support the financial management and governance of the Trust. The Treasurer works in close co-operation with, and provides support and advice to, the Finance Director and the Chief Executive. Our Trustees have a key leadership role at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, setting the direction of the organisation and help us to achieve our goals of creating wildlife-rich places and wildlife-rich lives
Our ideal candidate
- A qualified Accountant preferably with experience of medium-large organisations
- Ability to build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders and colleagues to achieve the Trust’s organisational objectives.
- Good, independent judgement and strategic vision.
- An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Ability to understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and the respective roles of the Chair, Trustees and Chief Executive.
- Dedication to impartiality and fairness and the ability to respect confidential information.
What’s in it for you
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s Trustees set our strategic direction and provide guidance, support and challenge to the Senior Leadership Team. They are passionate ambassadors for the charity’s work, influencing key partners and helping to secure funding. Trustees also contribute through their own professional expertise and background as collegiate members of the team, to ensure the charity is positioned to deliver its strategic priorities. Our Trustees bring strategic vision, independent judgement and a willingness to commit to leading the Trust through challenges and opportunities.
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