We are at an exciting and pivotal stage in our journey. As we grow and strengthen our peer support approach within our communities, we are looking to welcome a Treasurer onto our Board.
As well as fulfilling the duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer maintains an overview of Recovery Partner’s financial affairs. The Treasurer ensures that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and reports to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.
Benefits
Recovery Partners is more than a service — it is part of a movement for change in mental health and recovery services, led by people who’ve been there.
As a Treasurer, you will help us:
· Champion the voice of lived/living experience
· Strengthen our governance and strategic planning
· Ensure the long-term sustainability and impact of our work
· Uphold our values of compassion, inclusion, and empowerment.
Skills
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a finance professional who’s willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our Board. Ideally, applicants will have lived experience of a mental health issue or disability. Whilst 100% of our staff have this we wish to remain a disabled people led organisation at board level also.
· 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 nonfinance specialists.
· Willing to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting budgets, liaising with auditors
When do I need to be available?
| Details | Time commitment estimate 8-12 hours per month. Attending 6 Board meetings annually. Currently meetings are held remotely on Microsoft Teams. Monthly scheduled meetings with the CEO with flexibility to respond swiftly to the occasional ad hoc issue. Attending annual strategy and occasional training sessions. |
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- Interests
- Finance
- Mental Health
- Details
- Equal Opportunities Policy or Statement
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Expenses
Reasonable expenses refunded. - Health and Safety
- Induction
- Insurance Cover for Volunteers
- Suitable for 13 - 16 years
- Suitable for 16 - 18 years
- Suitable for a group of volunteers
- Training