Trustee Treasurer

London, Greater London (Hybrid)

Unpaid role, expenses paid

Voluntary

Job description

The British Society for Heart Failure (BSH) is seeking a qualified finance professional to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer - a vital role to join the eminent Heart Failure clinical experts that make up our Board, in our mission to reduce heart failure mortality and improve patient care across the UK.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Trustee and Treasurer of the British Society for Heart Failure (BSH), the leading UK charity dedicated to improving care for people living with heart failure. Our work supports education, research, collaboration, and national awareness - all aimed at improving outcomes for the nearly 1 million people in the UK living with this serious condition and the further 400,000 estimated to be undiagnosed.

We’re at an exciting stage of growth, with a new team, a new strategy in development, and bold plans for the future.

As Treasurer, you will provide strategic financial oversight to a respected national charity with an annual income of £1.5 million. You will also support our flagship campaign, 25in25, which aims to reduce deaths from heart failure by 25% over the next 25 years.

We are seeking an experienced, qualified finance professional (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) with strong financial leadership credentials. Excellent communication and board-level decision-making skills are essential. Experience in charity finance is desirable but not required.

BSH is a registered charity and professional membership organisation governed by a Board of Trustees, mostly elected from our 1,300 members - heart failure clinicians including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists. The Treasurer is a co-opted trustee, appointed for their financial expertise.

Our team is small and mostly remote, with access to offices next to Hyde Park in London. The Board consists of 9 volunteers and is supported by over 50 active committee members working across education, research, and regulatory affairs.

Our Values

Collaborative - we work closely with clinicians, health organisations, and patients.
Evidence-based - we ground our work in research and lived experience.
Professional and member-led - we are guided by expert members devoted to improving heart failure care.

Trustee Duties

All Trustees are expected to:

Uphold BSH’s mission, values, and governance.
Act in the charity’s best interests, ensuring compliance and minimising risk.
Participate in Board meetings and contribute to at least one committee.
Use personal expertise to add value and support innovation.
Seek professional advice when necessary.

Additional Treasurer Responsibilities

Monitor financial health and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
Advise on financial implications of plans and strategy.
Support annual budgeting and ensure alignment with objectives.
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting standards.
Maintain and review the reserves policy.
Liaise with the Finance Director and CEO to present reports to the Board.
Oversee the annual audit and coordinate with external auditors.
Ensure statutory accounts are correctly prepared and disclosed.
Identify and manage financial risks through appropriate controls.

This is a voluntary, unremunerated position. The Board meets 4-5 times per year (2 in-person, in London). Average time commitment is 1-2 days per month. Trustees serve a three-year term, renewable once. Travel expenses are reimbursed, and full induction provided.

The Treasurer also becomes a Director of BSH Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary.

To apply, please provide:

Your CV (max 3 pages, including 2 referees)
A supporting statement (max 2 pages), outlining your motivation for applying and confirming that you meet the requirements in Part 1 of the Person Specification and detailing how you meet the criteria in Part 2 of the Person Specification

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