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Do you believe that everyone should have access to quality advice and support, regardless of their background? As Treasurer you would have a real opportunity to shape how AdviceUK uses its financial resources to support advice organisations across the UK.

With almost 700 members, AdviceUK is the biggest network of advice services in the UK. Since 1979, we have been supporting advice providers with training, information, and advocacy to help them create greater social impact. In 2024 alone, our members helped 2.8 million people with issues including debt, housing, employment, immigration and asylum, welfare benefits, and consumer rights.

Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, we are constantly exploring new and innovative ways to strengthen the advice sector. Our vision? A society wherein every individual, regardless of means, is able to access the advice they need to exercise their rights and deal with any legal and social welfare problems they may face.

So what does the Treasurer role at AdviceUK look like?

Are you looking for a voluntary role that is rewarding and offers you the chance to provide leadership with your financial expertise? 

The Board is responsible for our strategic direction and governance, ensuring we achieve our charitable objects and are well run. Day-to-day management of the organisation is delegated to the Chief Executive and staff, while the Board focuses on general direction and oversight.

We are currently looking for an experienced finance professional to join our Board as Treasurer. The Treasurer/Finance Trustee plays a key role in overseeing the charity’s financial health and ensuring the Board can make informed, responsible decisions.

The role can fit around existing commitments, both professional and personal. Previous trustee experience isn’t required, and you will be supported into the role through an onboarding and induction process. 

Please read the candidate information pack for further information before you apply. Don’t think you quite meet all of the specifications? Please don’t count yourself out – we’d still love to hear from you and learn more about you and your interest in joining AdviceUK!

Ready to apply?

Eastside People is supporting AdviceUK in the recruitment of these roles. Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter, both in Word doc format.

Please use the cover letter (max 2 pages) as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV and ensure that you cover the following: 

• Why are you interested in the Treasurer role at AdviceUK? 
• Having read the information pack, what relevant experience and skills do you feel you would bring to this role? This might come from paid work, study, community or voluntary work or other experience.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Join us as a trustee and transform lives!
Are you an experienced professional driven by a desire to make a real difference? Do you want to collaborate with highly effective leaders to empower people to live independent, fulfilling lives?

If so, we want you on our Board of Trustees!

What we’re looking for

We are looking for experienced and thoughtful leaders to play an active role in helping Transform expand our positive impact on clients and pave the way for an even brighter future.

We are recruiting three new trustees. If you have board-level experience and expertise in any of the following areas, we'd love to hear from you:

■ strategic finance

■ consumer/client-facing

■ legal and/or governance (preferably in social housing)

Don’t worry if your background doesn’t perfectly match these areas – what matters most is the unique perspective, insight and skills you can bring. We value diversity of thought and experience and believe this strengthens our Board and the communities we serve.

Ready for a unique opportunity?

Help govern a successful organisation dedicated to transforming lives.

What is in it for you?

Although trustees are unpaid, research shows that being a non-executive director for a respected and valued organisation such as Transform is rewarding and has a positive impact both on wellbeing and career progression.

We also cover expenses for travel, childcare and care for dependents. Plus, we offer an induction package and ongoing training.

Join us

We strive to reflect the diversity of the clients we support so particularly welcome applications from women, candidates from black and minority ethnic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community.

If you would like to discuss the roles in confidence, please contact our recruitment consultant Julie Kellaway at The Housing Executive.

The closing date for applications is Monday 20 October and we will be interviewing from November 2025.

We can’t wait to hear from you!