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Behçet’s Disease is an auto-immune disorder which is incurable but can be managed by specialist consultants. It is very rare and can affect any part of the body. It often takes years to diagnose and can be debilitating to the patient.
Behçet’s Patients Centres (BPC), a charitable company, was formed in 2011 to provide the specialist, multi disciplinary care for patients.
We are seeking to recruit a Finance Director to our Board in order to both increase our experience and skills base and to facilitate effective succession management. This is a volunteer role that offers rewarding experience and the chance to make a difference in the lives of those who are affected by this rare condition.
This is a highly autonomous role that will make a big difference to the Board of Directors and their purpose to provide a service to one of the rarest patient groups in England. We’re looking for someone who can come in and help us build on our achievements and do things even better. You will be responsible for the financial management of the charitable company to ensure we successfully deliver our contractual commitments and thus influence the future of our funding, (we have a contract which runs until March 2028). You will play an important role as a member of the Board of Directors, ensuring they are guided by your financial expertise. This will involve preparing budgets; paying salaries and finances owing to HMRC and invoicing the NHS. We also work collaboratively with Behçet’s UK, the registered charity for patients with Behçet’s Disease and you’ll be building relationships with that charity.
The time commitment for this role is around 2 to 3 days per month on average, with extra time needed around budgeting and year end accounts.
Experience Required:
- Proven management and leadership skills
- Proven financial skills in budget preparation and management
- Proven communication skills
- Awareness of both Charity and Data Protection Law
- Computer literate in use of Microsoft products
- Experience of contract performance management
- Flexibility of working hours to attend quarterly Director meetings and the Behçet’s UK Annual Conference
Qualifications Required:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent financial experience.
- Preferably a qualification with CIMA, ACA or ACCA (or working towards)
- A UK driving licence and the ability to travel
- A clean Disclosure & Barring Services check will be undertaken
Thank you!
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Are you looking for a pivotal role in a diverse, groundbreaking charity? Join Hidayah as our next treasurer on the Board of Trustees.
Hidayah is a volunteer-led organisation supporting LGBTQ+ Muslims through community support, advocacy, education, and wellbeing initiatives.
The treasurer carries out Hidayah’s financial responsibilities, files reports, and presents regularly to the Board of Trustees.
What do we specifically expect of this role?
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To take accountability for the bank account and to be an authorised signatory.
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To present financial updates at Trustee meetings and to devolve budgets where necessary.
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To ensure adherence to budgets.
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To present a predicted target and actual budget for the year.
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To work with the chair to give breakdowns of costings for fundraising bids and for events/activities/paid members of staff.
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To create the annual year-end financial report for the Charity Commission.
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To seek out revenue opportunities within the limits of Hidayah’s activities.
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To document how restricted and unrestricted funds are spent, including reports for grant funders.
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To approach organisations for donations and sponsorship opportunities.
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To increase revenue through public donations (online and actual) and to be proactive in doing this.
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To work with other Trustees to plan income-generating activities.
How much commitment is required?
This role requires a minimum commitment of 4–5 hours per week, with additional time required during busy periods or organisational activities. The following commitments are in place for all Hidayah Trustees:
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To be able to attend all Trustee meetings.
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To deliver a comprehensive report at each Board meeting with updates, completing actions in time;
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To aim to attend all other meetings as necessary, including the annual Strategy Day, annual General Meeting and (where geography permits) Hidayah events.
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To help to fundraise for and advertise any Hidayah events and fundraising drives.
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To be part of a communications group (via Discord) to keep up to date with Hidayah developments.
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To contribute to and to maintain the administration of our file-sharing system, Google Drive, so it is always up-to-date with clear records, templates, and forms.
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To check emails and to respond when needed.
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Line managing the finance assistant, including regular 121 meetings.
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Enthusiasm, dedication, responsiveness, flexibility, and eagerness in supporting the aims, vision, and mission of Hidayah.
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To contribute to the Charity Commission's annual report once a year.
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The role is subject to a 6-month probationary period.
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To read new Hidayah policies and initiatives.
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To read, understand, and agree with the constitution of Hidayah (available on the website).
What do we expect from a treasurer?
Please note that you must agree with and fit the essential criteria below to be eligible to volunteer in this role:
Knowledge & Experience:
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Educated to degree level or has experience which demonstrates equivalent analytical ability.
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Knowledge of quality assurance systems and their benefits for the voluntary sector.
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Knowledge of good governance procedures for the voluntary sector.
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Experience of budget management, preferably in the charity sector, but applicable to other sectors.
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High level of numeracy and close attention to detail.
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Basic AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) experience is desirable but not essential.
Skills & Attributes
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Ability or willingness to learn line managing, developing, coaching, and motivating volunteers.
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Working and influencing at both a strategic and operational level, ensuring excellent working relationships with trustees and volunteers.
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A self-starter who can maintain their workload with minimal supervision.
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Friendliness, enthusiasm, dedication, responsiveness, flexibility, and eagerness in supporting the aims, vision, and mission of Hidayah.
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Ability to respond to conflict situations (if needed) with professionalism, adhering to Hidayah’s policies.
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Ability to handle and learn filing, online banking, and finance systems, including Google Drive and Sage.
What benefits do I get from this role?
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Contributing to Hidayah’s cause, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within LGBTQI+ Muslim communities.
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Strategic leadership experience and development of charity governance skills.
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Opportunity to expand your professional and community networks.
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Experience working with a passionate and supportive volunteer team.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
Our mission is to provide support and welfare for LGBTQI+ Muslims
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