Trustee – Chair of the Finance Committee

Location: Hampshire (Board meetings in person)
Commitment: Approx. 2 days/month, including 5 Finance Committee meetings and 5 Board meetings annually, and ad-hoc conversations with Finance team
Remuneration: Unremunerated voluntary role with expenses reimbursed

A thriving community charity working across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight to support children, young people, and families is looking to appoint a Chair of the Finance Committee. They work through early years education, youth services, housing, and outdoor activities, the charity helps individuals belong, contribute, and thrive.

The Board is now seeking a Trustee to Chair the Finance Committee, a key governance role ensuring the charity’s financial sustainability and strategic direction. The successful candidate will provide oversight of financial performance, budgeting, compliance, and long-term planning, working closely with the Board and Executive Leadership Team to support the organisation’s mission and vision.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A professional finance qualification (fully qualified)
• Senior-level experience in financial planning, strategy, and risk management
• Experience in being a Trustee, and/or chairing a committee.
• Familiarity with charity financial management and regulatory requirements (preferred)
• The ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial board members
• A collaborative approach and commitment to the values of the charity

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference to the communities that the charity serves.

Deadline: 14th September | Interviews: w/c 29th September