We are seeking to complement the existing skills and knowledge and grow our Board by appointing a new trustee with knowledge and experience in financial management to become the designated Finance Trustee for BNOS.
You will support BNOS’s Board of Trustees and Treasurer by assisting with budgeting and other near- and long-term financial planning and provide oversight of financial reporting. You will work closely with the other trustees to oversee our financial governance and compliance with our legal and regulatory obligations. You will provide the Board with the confidence and knowledge to better make strategic decisions.
Download the Finance Trustee role profileKey responsibilities:
- Financial oversight
- Monitor the charity’s financial health and ensure financial stability
- Budgeting and planning
- Develop and implement financial policies and procedures
- Ensure that the charity has robust and effective financial controls in place
- Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and laws
- Work with the Treasurer to prepare and present financial reports to the Board of Trustees, and membership at the AGM
Trustee terms are initially for three years.
About you:
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that having a Board of Trustees with a range of skills and backgrounds can help us to develop as an organisation.
As a trustee you will play a vital role in our work as we navigate an exciting phase of development as a relatively newly registered charity. You may have previous trustee experience or be considering such a role for the first time.
The skills and experience we need:
- Professional accounting qualification
- Experience with budgeting
- Experience in financial reporting to ensure transparency and informed decision-making
- An ability to communicate and explain financial information to fellow trustees and other stakeholders (e.g. BNOS Council)
- The capacity to grasp issues outside personal experience and communicate opinions and contribute to discussions around such issues
- Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace
- The energy, time and commitment to fulfil the role
- The willingness to act in the best interests of the charity and comply with the Nolan Principles of Public Life (Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honest and Leadership)
- Desirable: Experience with charity finance, especially at the level of a small charity
To apply:
You are invited to submit a CV (max. 3 pages) and covering letter (no more than 1 page of A4) outlining your relevant experience and why you would like to join BNOS as a trustee.
Send you application to laura@bnos.org.uk by 19th February 2025. Please use this email if you have any questions about the role.
We look forward to hearing from you.