About the organisation
Youth Concern works with 13-25 year olds across Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire.
We are an independent charity based in Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire that supports 13-25 year olds. We are inclusive; we aim to support all 13-25 year olds, but specialise in helping those facing additional challenges.
In running a Drop-in Centre, counselling and homelessness prevention projects, Youth Concern delivers real benefits for young people with multiple needs. The sum of Youth Concern is greater than its parts. Youth Concern’s vision is that 13-25 year olds in Aylesbury Vale feel safe, seen and supported to live with confidence, purpose and possibility.
Our purpose is to create spaces where young people can feel safe, be real and thrive.
About the role
We’re looking for a Treasurer to join our Board and play a key role in supporting Youth Concern’s financial wellbeing. Alongside the responsibilities of a Trustee, the Treasurer maintains an overview of the charity’s finances.
Youth Concern is in a good financial position with healthy reserves and a mature and successful grant fundraising programme. The Treasurer helps to ensure sound financial practices are in place, with appropriate controls and procedures. A senior staff member manages day to day financial operations including liaison with our accountants; the Treasurer is a critical friend to this colleague and the CEO. Occasionally the Treasurer will be one of three Trustees required to approve bank payments online. The Treasurer also reports to the Board about the financial health of the organisation.
We are a small and stable Board. After eight years on the Board, our previous Treasurer stepped down in January 2026.
Our ideal candidate
Essential
- A finance professional. A knowledge of charity finance is an advantage. Otherwise an enthusiasm to learn, drawing from sound commercial experience and an understanding of SMEs.
- A strategic thinker with an ability to balance risk and opportunity.
- Clear communicator with the ability to bring the financial information alive to non-finance specialists.
- Willing to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting budgets, liaising with auditors.
- Experience with staff management at a senior level professional. Within 30 minutes'travel to Aylesbury.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the voluntary sector.
- A qualified accountant.
What’s in it for you
As Treasurer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation and the lives of those we serve. Your expertise, passion, and fresh perspective will be invaluable assets as we navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the Vale’s young people.
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