Finance Volunteer Roles

Finance Volunteer

We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.

About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Chesterfield and District Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally.

You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background. You will live in the immediate area of the Group, allowing you to meet with other volunteers from the Group.

Apply 

Read through the role description carefully

Please apply online

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that R-evolution achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity.

Who we are

Engaging with communities to improve their quality of life, wellbeing and skills through innovative and engaging projects which encourage people to get outdoors, be more active and develop new skills, primarily in the Yorkshire and Humber area, in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs. These activities aid carbon reduction through cycles and horticulture.

The role

The role of a finance trustee includes:

· Liaising with the finance manager and CEO in the day-to day finances of the organisation

· Attending finance sub-committees every quarter

· Attending full board meetings every quarter

· Overseeing, approving and presenting budgets, accounts and financial statements.

· Ensuring the financial resources of the organisation meet its present and future needs.

· Ensuring that the charity has an appropriate reserves policy.

· Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.

· Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.

· Monitoring the organisation’s investment activity. Ensuring it is consistent with the organisation’s policies, aims and legal responsibilities.

· Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by funders and the relevant statutory bodies such as The Charity Commission.

· Ensuring that the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required and any recommendations are implemented such as via an independent examination.

· Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities.

All trustees share responsibility for making sure that the charity’s money is safe, used properly and accounted for. Trustees must:

· act in the interests of their charity and its beneficiaries

· protect and safeguard the assets of their charity

· act with reasonable care and skill.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

· Financial qualifications and experience.

· Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.

· Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.

· Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.

· A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

· Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.

· Willingness to lead according to our values of Community, Empowerment, Integrity and Creativity

· Some experience of charity finance, fundraising and pension schemes.

· Being prepared to make recommendations to the board.

· A willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Terms of office

· Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term of office, renewal for further terms will be done through election at the Annual General Meeting.

· This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

Time commitment

· Attending approximately 4 full Board meetings annually and 4 finance subcommittee meetings annually. Currently meetings are held across the Humber region and can be accessed remotely.

· Completing trustee training.

DBS checks

· R-evolution is committed to safeguarding and trustees will be required to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service check.

DCD are searching for a new Trustee to join the Board, with finance and risk specialism. As part of their governance responsibilities, they will become the Chair of the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee of the Board. As Chair of the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee, you will have significant responsibility and work closely with colleagues, in particular DCD’s Treasurer, Executive Director and accountant to have oversight of the charity’s funds and help secure the organisation’s long-term financial resilience.

Our ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the requirements of charity governance and risk and an interest in dance. If you are interested in an informal, confidential conversation about the role, we would be delighted to have a conversation. 

To express your interest in this role, please email us and we will set up an informal conversation for you with the Chair, Charles Glanville, and Executive Director, Vanessa Lefrancois. 

Finance Volunteer

We’re the MS Society – a community of people living with MS, scientists, campaigners, listeners, organisers, ambassadors and fundraisers. Our volunteers are a key part of achieving our goals and their support is vital. Join us.

About this opportunity
We are looking to recruit a Finance Volunteer for our Basingstoke Group. As a Finance Volunteer, you would be joining a coordinating team of volunteers to plan and deliver services and activities to support people locally.

You will maintain and approve income and expenditure records and explain financial information clearly to other group members. You would ensure our financial requirements and policies are followed, and that money is spent in a cost effective manner.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience with a large charity, develop your existing skills and learn new ones. We need you to get involved and help make positive changes to the lives of people affected by MS.

About you
You’ll have an interest in the MS Society and the work that we do, as well as the enthusiasm to represent both us and our values locally. You will understand the needs of people affected by MS in your area and be sympathetic to the needs and motivations of volunteers. You’ll be comfortable with figures, preferably with an accounting or business background. You will live in the immediate area of the Group, allowing you to meet with other volunteers from the Group.

Apply 

Read through the role description carefully

Please apply online

The MS Society is committed to promoting diversity. We can only offer roles to over 18s.

FINANCE VOLUNTEER

Across the UK, our 65 local branches work with disabled people to help them live the lives they choose. Our network of skilled volunteers respond to thousands of requests each year to design and make customised equipment free of charge.

As our local branch Finance/Treasurer volunteer, you’ll make sure your branch gets the most for its money.

You’ll maintain income and expenditure records to document and report on branch finances. You’ll manage their accounts and make financial information easy to understand.

What the role involves

This is a varied role that each branch tends to do a bit differently, but it will involve:

• Accurately maintaining income and expenditure records to  document and report on branch finances

• Offering objectivity around the spending of money and ensuring money is spent in a cost-effective manner

• Approving income and expenditure with the other branch bank account signatories

• Ensuring that our financial requirements and policies relating to group finances are followed

We can support you to develop the skills you need for this role, and there’s an induction that covers all the areas above. You’ll also have chance to discuss your role and any additional needs with us.

What you’ll need for this role

• Confident using Microsoft Office, the internet and email

• Experience in bookkeeping, budgeting, and planning income and expenditure

• Able to apply disability, equality, and inclusion practices

• Able to keep people’s personal data safe

• A commitment to our aims and values

You’ll also need to complete the induction checklist and some online training.

If it works better for you, there’s a possibility this role could be done remotely.

Why volunteer

When you volunteer with us, you join a community of committed people with a passion for helping to improve the lives of others. We’re a volunteer led organisation and we couldn’t do what we do without you – your hard work, skills and commitment.

N.B. We’ll reimburse any out-of-pocket expenses during your time with us.

BRACE Trustee Ltd, Director: Finance & Accounting

Overview

BRACE is an unincorporated charity registered with the Charity Commission under the number 297965. In June 2022, BRACE was incorporated and BRACE Trustee Limited (registered in England and Wales under the number: 14199100) became the sole corporate trustee of the charity. At that point, the then trustees of BRACE became the first Directors and members of BRACE Trustee Limited and, as Directors of that company, are responsible for ensuring that it complies with its obligations as the sole corporate trustee of BRACE. 

BRACE is a small and dynamic charity funding 22 dementia research projects across the South West of England and Wales. We are seeking a new Director to join BRACE Trustee Ltd, bringing expertise in finance / accountancy to support our vital work. If you are looking to make a difference in the fight against dementia, please consider joining our team.

As part of the role, you will be expected to attend 3-hour quarterly meetings in Bristol, contribute towards supporting the charity outside of the meetings and, where possible, attend some external events.

Farming By Faith

We combat income inequality by transforming emerging farmers into independent, self-sustaining, and prosperous agripreneurs.

Farming by Faith's vision is to combat income inequality by transforming emerging farmers into independent, self-sustaining, and prosperous agripreneurs. We will create a land-linking platform that facilitates business deals at mass and scale between landowners and agripreneurs.

We will create a land-linking platform that facilitates business deals at mass and scale between landowners and agripreneurs. The platform will provide high quality educational material for the agripreneurs as well as an easy search mechanism to find land and projects as well as strategic partners that can help them execute their vision.

Financial Modeller

Volunteer Role Description (remote, unpaid)

I have 3 projects that we use to generate revenue for Farming By Faith but needs a financial model to it so that we can approach investors.

1. We are trading forex and making 10-15% a month on small capital of $100. I need financial projection of how we can grow a company and how we can ask for funding from investors
2. We buy and sell cars at auctions and make 10-15% margin on each car. We currently only have 3 cars and need to get more working capital to grow the business
3. I currently have a website (www.farmingbyfaith.co.za) with no traffic and not monetised, but need a financial projection of what a revenue model could look like.

Weekly Time Commitment

4-6 hours per week

Duration of Volunteer Role (remote)

3-4 weeks

We are looking for people passionate about mental health, and we particularly value those with lived experience, to help us ensure that the voices of service users, carers, and their families are at the heart of care.

Who we are

Suffolk User Forum (SUF) is an independent mental health user led involvement, peer support and advocacy organisation. Listening and giving people a voice is central to our work. Our support is designed around people’s individual needs, choices, and what matters to them. We promote the mentoring value of lived experience through meaningful coproduction and intervention-based support.

The role

​Would you like to make a real difference in the lives of people using mental health services in East and West Suffolk?

Suffolk User Forum is looking to add new voices to its board of trustees. We need people passionate about mental health, and particularly value those with lived experience, to help ensure that the voices of service users, carers, and their families are at the heart of care.

We specifically need a Finance Trustee but would love to hear from people with experience in leadership, diversity and inclusion, information governance, HR, and fundraising.

Finance & Audit Committee Trustee – Voluntary Role
Salary: Voluntary Role
Location: East Anglia

We have an opportunity for you to join our Finance & Income Generation and Audit, Risk and Compliance Committees in a voluntary role to make a positive contribution to the work we do and ensure strong financial governance.

Are you:

• Experienced in the private, public or voluntary sectors with the drive to make a difference.
• A fully qualified accountant with broad business experience.
• Experienced at a senior level (ideally Finance Director)
• A member of CIMA, ICAEW or ACCA.
• Over 18 and eligible to act as a Charity Trustee in England.
• You are able to drive and have your own transport?

Can you commit to:

Four full day committee meetings per year (held in person at our hospice near Norwich) as well as four half day meetings held at our Milton (Cambridge) hospice.

There is normally an additional one-day awayday meeting annually and some ad hoc activities, such as hospice quality visits or attendance at fundraising or community events in the East Anglia region.

Our trustees drive our strategic development and hold our management team to account and the range of perspectives and lived experience trustees bring to board-level discussions helps us respond more effectively to our service users and the children and young people we support.

We would particularly like to hear from you if you are well networked in our local communities across East Anglia (with a particular interest in those in the Cambridgeshire region) and you will have a high level of financial and business acumen working (or previous working) at a senior level in industry.

Trustees are appointed initially for a three-year period and can be reappointed for up to an additional two 3 yearly terms.

What can a trustee role give you?

Being a trustee can be extremely rewarding.

Trustee positions are un-remunerated although reasonable out of pocket expenses will be paid. This role offers a person the chance to make a strong valuable contribution to a respected community organisation with exposure at Board level.

You will have:

• A comprehensive induction and training plan
• Opportunities to influence important strategic decisions
• Opportunities to gain new skills and to collaborate with senior managers across a variety of functions at EACH
• Influence to shape innovative projects
• Build broader business awareness and professional development
• The chance to improve the palliative and end of life care of children and young people and the support we offer to their families

We value hugely the contribution trustees make to EACH and helping us to ensure our service users and families receive safe, well-led compassionate care.

The organisation

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) ensures the best possible quality of life and makes every moment count for children and families across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Our family-centred approach includes specialist nursing care, symptom management nursing, short breaks, wellbeing activities, therapies, care at end of life, bereavement support, counselling and volunteer services in the family home; all meeting the individual needs of the child, young person and whole family.

In 2020, all three of our hospices; The Nook (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich) and Milton (Cambridge) were rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.

Our people are central to our success. We have a talented workforce of staff and volunteers in Care, Fundraising, Retail, Facilities, IT, Finance, Marketing & Communications and Human Resources.

We employ around 400 employees and have more than 1,800 volunteers across the organisation, including 49 shops and a Retail Distribution Centre.

The closing date for applications is 13th April 2025
Interviews expected to be held on Friday 2nd May 2025
EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Diversity statement

At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.

Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.

Please note:

This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group.

EACH has a legal responsibility to ensure that its employees have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to verification that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.

No agencies please.

This is an exciting opportunity to get involved as a Finance Trustee in an engaging, decision making role in a charity that inspires and empowers young disabled adults to live fulfilling, independent lives – promoting personal development through the arts.

About the Orpheus Centre

The Orpheus Centre is a charity and college which supports young disabled adults aged 18-25 to learn essential life skills, gain formal qualifications and prepare for future employment.

There are currently 66 students with 21 living on site in Godstone, Surrey. Students come from across the UK and all have a love of the arts.

Started by lyricist and musician Sir Richard Stilgoe, the organisation offers learning, care and development opportunities at the college and in the wider community, working with professional artists, businesses and other charities.

The overall aim is to equip the students with the skills they need to live as independently as possible and to pursue their chosen careers.

Our core values are to be Joyful, Bold, Inclusive, Resilient and Determined. These values are the foundations for all our work and are what the organisation stands for.

Why should you apply?

Orpheus is a vibrant Independent Specialist college for young disabled adults who have a passion for the arts and a desire to live independently. Orpheus believes that disabled people should have the same opportunities as their non-disabled peers.

The Board of Trustees are looking for a new Trustee who is passionate about our vision to empower and equip young disabled people with the skills and confidence they need in order to live independent and fulfilling lives in the community.

Time commitment

The time commitment is between 7 and 12 days per annum, including four Board meetings including the AGM (mainly in person), four committee meetings (mainly virtual), one or two awaydays and ad-hoc attendance.

What will you be doing?

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of Orpheus, developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document and with legal and regulatory guidelines.

The role of the Finance Trustee includes all the above, but with a particular focus on the financial stability and wellbeing of the Orpheus Centre. As a member of that committee, you will play a full and active part in the work of the Finance and HR Committee, and in ensuring that the Board fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the Orpheus Centre in relation to finance and HR. You will also work closely with the Chief Executive, Director of Finance & Operations and Head of HR (as well as with the Board Chair and the committee Chair) to support them in achieving the aims of the Orpheus Centre in the areas of finance and HR.

Your responsibilities will include:

• monitoring the charity’s financial management, and seeking assurance that ensuring expenditure is in line with Orpheus objects;
• liaising as necessary with the Chair of Trustees, Chair of Finance and HR Committee, Chief Executive, Head of Finance and Head of HR;
• supporting the Finance and HR Committee and Board to monitor Orpheus’ financial viability;
• monitoring the financial processes and procedures for the control of Orpheus’ assets;
• advising on the financial implications of Orpheus’ strategic plan;
• reviewing the annual accounts and, if necessary, liaising with the Orpheus Centre’s external auditors to ensure the accounts are compliant with current SORPs;
• reviewing the auditors' representation letter and monitoring and advising on any necessary remedial measures;
• ensuring that you undertake a thorough induction programme;
• monitoring progress in implementing decisions taken at committee meetings and keeping in close touch with the work of the Finance and HR Departments in general – while always respecting the boundary between the respective roles of executives and non-executives; 
• assessing and monitoring risks relevant to the finance and HR functions of the Orpheus Centre;

and

• monitoring and scrutinising performance data within the Finance and HR Departments.

How to apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please supply the following:

• A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.
• A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of your application.
• Contact details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you; referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a call to discuss the role, please contact the Orpheus Centre to speak to our Head of HR.

The Orpheus Centre is proud to be a disability confident employer

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people. Reasonable adjustments will be made to the recruitment procedure as required in consultation with the applicant to ensure no-one is disadvantaged because of their disability. If a disabled person is selected for a position, reasonable adjustments will be made to the workplace, including premises and equipment, work duties and practices or policies, as appropriate. All disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role as set out in the role profile and person specification will be considered for interview.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are:

• Challenging attitudes towards disability
• Increasing understanding of disability
• Removing barriers to disabled people and those with long-term health conditions
• Ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspiration

The Finance Trustee will participate in all areas of our governance but take a special interest in the financial  strategy and governance. They will use their sound financial skills and experience to support the Board’s understanding and interpretation and to ensure legislative compliance.  Knowledge of UK wide midwifery provision would also be an advantage but not essential.

The Finance Trustee will support the Board to oversee the financial matters of the charity in line with good practice, the Articles of Association and legal requirements, The Finance Trustee will ensure that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and are appropriate for the charity.

The Finance Trustee should adhere to the role description of a trustee and in addition has the following key responsibilities:

• To support the Board to oversee and to ensure appropriate presentation of budgets, accounts, management accounts and financial statements.

• To ensure appropriate presentation of accounts and records, ensuring that financial resources are spent in accordance with the charity’s policies, good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.

• Liaising, where applicable, with the Chair or other appropriate members of staff and supporting on financial matters

• Supporting the Board to monitor the financial viability of the charity.

• Creating in conjunction with relevant trustees and staff sound financial processes and procedures for the control of the charity’s assets.

• Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan.

• Reviewing the annual accounts are, where applicable, liaising with the charity’s external bookkeeper to ensure the accounts are compliant with the current charities’ SORP.

• Ensuring that sound financial management is maintained and ensuring expenditure is in line with the charity’s objects.

• Authorisation of charity expenditure and banking transactions set up on online bank accounts

• Liaison with the fund manager responsible for the charity’s investment portfolio - we are currently working towards an ethical investment portfolio and the Finance Trustee is leading on this

• Oversight of payroll, HMRC reporting and operation of auto-enrolment pension scheme for all members of staff

• The Finance Trustee will be need to attend the following meetings (all meetings with the exception of the October AGM/Board meeting are held online)

  2 Board meetings (March and October - which is the AGM/Board meeting)

  1 business meeting held in the summer 

  3 Finance sub committee meetings held approximately 10 days before the Board/Business meetings

  The Finance Trustee also sits on the newly established Fundraising Sub Committee (meeting schedule to be agreed).

• Desirable skills (trustee)

• Make your own views known and make decisions in a group environment, in line with strategic objectives 

• Listen intently, carefully and objectively 

Finance Trustee additional criteria

• Financial Planning, Budgeting, and accounting qualification

• Expertise in Finance and relevant regulations

• Experience working with non-profit organizations or government entities is a plus, but not necessary

• Personal Integrity

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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• Convey ideas, information and opinions clearly and concisely 

• Work as a team with the chair, fellow board members and members of staff 

• Challenge the views of others appropriately

•  Commitment and ability to work and effectively as a member of a team.  

Ethiopiaid is a small international fundraising charity based in Bath, UK. It is one of four Ethiopiaid’s that shares a global strategy, vision, and mission. The other Ethiopiaid’s are in Ireland, Canada, and Australia. Each is a registered non-profit and operates with separate trustee boards.

We are a fundraising organisation connecting like-minded donors with the work that we support.  Funds are raised through direct and online appeals, applications to grant makers, from major donors and through legacies.  In 2024 over £2.4 million was raised to support work in Ethiopia focusing on maternal health, harmful traditional practices, education, opportunities for women and girls, people living with disabilities and support for the vulnerable.  We also support our partners with emergency relief and recovery.

We are seeking a new Finance Lead Trustee to provide scrutiny and oversight of the work of Ethiopiaid, and support the CEO and Senior Finance Manager in achieving the charity’s financial targets, as well as providing Board oversight of the annual audited accounts process.

As our Finance Lead Trustee, you will:

· Review our accounts

· Ensure relevant financial policies are in place as required by the charity commission

· Have an excellent ability to interpret financial information and the confidence to raise questions and challenge

· Have oversight of the charity’s expenditure and return on investment

· Have the ability to think creatively and strategically, exercising good and impartial judgement

· Liaise with senior staff to ensure financial reports are user friendly for non-finance trustees

· Provide support for the Chair of trustees and the whole board

· Be willing to be available to support the charity’s CEO and Senior Finance Manager as needed

· Have a good understanding of, or be willing to learn, the rules and regulation around charity finance

Specific knowledge and experience sought:

· CCAB/CIMA qualified professional

· An interest in international development and the issues we are supporting our partners to tackle in Ethiopia

This role is voluntary and reasonable travel costs are reimbursed.  The term of appointment is initially three years. This may be extended by mutual agreement. 

We are delighted to be working with Valley Leisure Ltd (VLL), an independent charitable trust, with a long history of improving people’s health & wellbeing.

For over 30 years, helping people move more has been at the heart of our charity's mission. Founded in 1987, they managed the leisure contract for Test Valley until 2017. Since stepping away from the leisure contract, they have introduced two new services in the community: Riverside Activity Zone and the I Can Therapy Centre. In 2023, they expanded further with the launch of a third service brand, I Can Connect.

VLL are seeking to appoint a Finance Trustee, with Charity experience, to join their board to provide effective leadership and governance, approving the charity’s strategic direction and objectives, ensuring strong oversight and financial management, advocating for and building relationships for VLL and offering constructive challenge.

You will have strong judgement, impartiality, strategic thinking, excellent communication, and a clear understanding of trusteeship responsibilities.

We would specifically like to hear from you if you have:

• Finance skills within a charity setting

Also considering the following skill set:

• Supporting people with long-term health conditions
• Charity leadership
• Impact evaluation
• Health innovation
• Marketing
• Law 
• HR

What's in it for you.

• Volunteering experience
• Involvement in senior management teams and board activity
• Working with different sets of people
• Specific experience within the different teams
• General management experience
• Annual strategic away day with Trustees and Senior Management Team
• Ambassador for VLL

If you feel you possess the skills, and experience, even if you have not been a trustee before, we would like to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Time commitments: Half a day per month and bi-monthly board meetings

Closing date for applications: 20 April 2025

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and the role will be closed sooner than the closing date when a successful appointment is made. Please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

DCD are seeking a new Trustee with finance expertise and an interest in dance to join our welcoming and experienced Board. Our ideal candidate will have a good understanding of the requirements of charity governance and risk.

We are seeking someone who has Charity governance experience, preferably in the arts sector. Interest in the performing arts and the career development of professional dancers.

An interest in and understanding of the current challenges in the arts and cultural sector and wider economy, and the impact on freelance workers

Experience chairing meetings and committees is required, preferably in a governance context.

Experience working in senior financial and/or audit roles.

Experience of overseeing/managing company strategic, operational and reputational risk.
Knowledge of legal compliance(preferably in the charity sector).

The experience and ability to scrutinise management accounts and other financial documents.
Experience of chairing meetings and working collaboratively.

Commitment to DCD’s core purpose and values.

Understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion within DCD and across its programmes.
Able to devote sufficient time to fulfil the role effectively