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The Deputy Treasurer aids the Treasurer in fulfilling their duties. The Treasurer is responsible for overseeing financial strategy, governance, and compliance. The Treasurer role exists to ensure that the Pagan Federation’s finances are kept in good order and that we remain a financially sustainable organisation which supports its members effectively and meets its aims and objectives. This also includes ensuring that the PF meets its statutory obligations by submitting annual returns and accounts to the Charity Commission, and advising the Board on financial matters. This is a critical role which requires a financial background, preferably in non-profit/charity accounting. The Deputy Treasurer also aids the Treasurer in managing a team of treasurers who each maintain and keep appropriate financial records for individual teams within the Pagan Federation.
Your line manager is the Treasurer.
You must not have an IVA, bankruptcy or conviction to apply for this role.
You will help the Treasurer to:
- Lead on financial strategy, ensuring alignment with the charity’s objectives and sustainability. This includes overseeing the production of an annual budget and propose its adoption at the last meeting of the previous financial year.
- Ensure the charity has an appropriate reserves policy and finance manual.
- Liaise with relevant staff, trustees and/or volunteers to ensure the financial viability of the organisation and that all record keeping is kept in accordance with relevant legal requirements.
- Make trustees aware of their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting financial data to them.
- Regularly report the financial position at trustee meetings (balance sheet, cash flow, fundraising performance etc).
- Monitor financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with specific legal and regulatory requirements including the submission of annual returns and accounts to the Charity Commission. This includes:
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Overseeing the preparation of the annual report and accounts in line with charity law.
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Ensuring the annual report and accounts are independently examined or audited as required
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Timely submission of annual report and accounts to the Charity Commission
Ensure proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures and controls are in place, ie:
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Cheque signatories
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Purchasing limits
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Purchasing systems
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Petty cash/ float
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Others as appropriate
You will also:
- Appraise the financial viability of plans, proposals and feasibility studies.
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Lead on appointing and liaising with auditors/an independent examiner.
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Undertake bookkeeping duties and/or oversee the finance volunteer(s) ensuring posting and bookkeeping is kept up-to-date.
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Maintain the petty cash system and regularly process petty cash claims.
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Regularly carry out reconciliations/ oversee regular reconciliations.
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Arrange payments to creditors as appropriate and arrange appropriate signatures on payments.
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Raise invoices for paid services provided by us, i.e. advertising space in Pagan Dawn.
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Make the necessary arrangements to collect payments from debtors and bank payments promptly.
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Provide training and guidance on financial procedures and compliance
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Pagan Federation is a registered charity dedicated to supporting Pagans and promoting their rights and beliefs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Could your leadership skills help shape the future of a Hopian? Hopian is a registered charity that provides advice and support for adults and children who have experienced Domestic Violence and Abuse through the provision of refuge accommodation and community support services. We also provide support and access to counselling for people affected by Child Sexual Exploitation.
The Role of Trustee and executive Trustee roles are voluntary positions. A Trustee for the Board is expected to meet the requirements of the board in line with the charities governing documents, governing good practice and legal requirements. We also have a vacancy for a Treasurer should you be interested please visit our Hopian website - recruiter link below for further details.
Trustee Responsibilities :
The Board as a whole is collectively responsible for the success of the charity. A Trustee is a Board Member and has a number of responsibilities in order to ensure robust management of the charity including:
- Make decisions objectively in the interests of the charity.
- Implement Hopian’s Vision, Mission, and Values.
- Lead on the aims and objectives of Hopian by raising awareness of domestic and sexual abuse, and child sexual exploitation and abuse and its impact on individuals and their families.
Trustee Duties :
- Ensuring that the organisation pursues its stated objects (purposes), as defined in its governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy.
- Ensuring that the organisation complies with its governing document (i.e. constitution or memorandum and articles of association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Ensuring that the organisation applies its resources in pursuance of its charitable objects (i.e., the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in its own objects) .
- Ensuring that the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets.
- Safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation.
- Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place.
- Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation.
- Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity’s funds.
- To work in the interests of the charity and not for personal gain.
- To ensure that the Board Members takes proper professional advice on matters in which it does not have competence.
- Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the chief executive.
In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
Tasks:
- To work with other Board Members to form an effective governing body for the charity.
- To attend meetings and to read papers in advance of meetings.
- Ensure that the charity’s focus places services users centrally.
- To understand and be committed to the mission of the charity.
- To maintain a long-term overview of the charity and its work.
- To make strategic and major decisions about the charity objectives, policies and procedures.
- To attend sub-group meetings as appropriate.
- To participate in other tasks that may arise from time to time such as interviewing for new staff, helping with appeals and fundraising.
- To keep informed about the activities of the charity and wider issues which affect its work.
- To monitor and evaluate the work of the charity on a regular basis. This includes receiving reports from staff, staff supervision, receiving feedback from service users and other agencies .
- To ensure that the charity is a good employer of its paid and voluntary staff .
- Provide opportunity for staff to meet with the board.
Person Specification
We are looking for a Trustee who has an understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship. It is expected that a Trustee takes ownership to develop and maintain this understanding and application of duties. In addition to having:
- A commitment to the organisation.
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
- Good, independent judgement.
- An ability to think creatively.
- An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
Experience & Knowledge
- Understanding and evidence of commitment to equal opportunities and diversity statement
- Be objective and unbiased
- Be supportive and approachable
Time Requirements
To be able to attend scheduled committee meetings each year and read papers for each board meeting. To be available to for consultation, support and guidance on an ad hoc basis. Much of this contact will be via online, telephone or email.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
External Trustee
Liverpool Guild of Students
Location: Liverpool
Commitment: Voluntary
Term: Four years (renewable)
Closing date: Midday on Tuesday 7th April 2026
Atkinson HR and Marble Mayne are pleased to be supporting Liverpool Guild of Students in their search for an External Trustee to join their Board.
Liverpool Guild of Students is an independent, student-led charity dedicated to enhancing the student experience at the University of Liverpool. With 32,000 members, they are committed to creating a home for every student, ensuring each one gets the most out of university life and leaves equipped to change the world.
As they continue to strengthen their governance and long-term impact, they are seeking a committed and strategic individual to join their Board of Trustees and help guide their mission of creating an exceptional university experience for every student.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of students in Liverpool. As an External Trustee, you will play a key role in setting and monitoring the Guild's strategy, providing financial oversight, managing risk, and ensuring the organisation remains fit for purpose. The Board meets four times per year, with trustees also invited to sit on sub-committees covering Resources & Audit, People, Culture & EDI, and Governance & Appointments.
The Guild is keen to hear from individuals who can think strategically, critically evaluate complex issues, and contribute meaningfully to Board discussions. They are particularly interested in candidates who bring networks within Liverpool, knowledge of the Higher Education sector or Students' Unions, experience of complex multi-service organisations, or expertise in EDI best practice. First-time trustees are warmly welcomed, and the Guild is committed to building an inclusive Board with diverse perspectives and backgrounds.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and complete the application form, where you will be asked to answer three questions:
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Tell us why you’d like to join the Guild as a Trustee and how do your personal values align with the Guild’s?
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What knowledge, abilities, and experience can you contribute to our Board’s collective skills?
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How would you add value to the Board and our work to support students?
Each answer should be a maximum of 400 words.
Key Dates
Closing Date: Midday on Tuesday 7th April 2026
Interviews: Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th April 2026
