Title: Treasurer of the Board of Trustees
Salary: Unpaid & Voluntary (Reasonable expenses related to the role will be reimbursed in accordance with the charity's expenses policy).
Time commitment: Approx. 1.5 – 2 days per month.
Terms of Office: Three years with possibility to extend by another three years. Applicants must be eligible to serve as Trustees of a UK-based Charity.
Location: Flexible – however we require that all trustees would be able to attend at least one ‘in person’ meeting in London each year.
About the Charity
Our client is an international organisation working to end parasitic disease. They work closely with affected countries, sharing evidence and expertise to eliminate preventable infections. Their purpose is to support people to live healthy lives, free from limiting disease.
Their vision is for resilient systems that sustain good health, so everyone everywhere can reach their full potential. They achieve this by working across multiple sectors in numerous countries to deliver effective and robust health programmes that have a lasting impact.
This charity was founded in 2002 with a £20m grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and started life as a research group, the Schistosomiasis Control Initiative, within Imperial College London. Consistently ranked globally as one of the most cost-effective nonprofit initiatives, they have received significant funding since our inception including from the UK Department of International Development (DFID), USAID and philanthropic investors.
What this charity does
Their work includes:
* Evidence-based disease elimination support
* Cross-sectoral health systems strengthening
* Building collaborative partnerships
Their main area of focus is the elimination of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiases (intestinal worms). Endemic infections of these parasitic worms are found in some of the world’s most marginalised communities, and they can have a hugely detrimental effect on individuals, including:
* Reduced productivity
* Internal organ damage
* Impaired child development
* Reduced school attendance
* Increased risk of HIV in women
* Infertility
The Role
The charity is currently looking for a Treasurer of the Board of Trustees to be responsible for: leadership and governance, strategic planning and implementation, sustainability, compliance & financial oversight and advocacy, stakeholder engagement and fundraising.
This role requires a candidate with demonstratable experience in senior financial leadership, ideally as a trustee, CFO, or finance director within a charity, international development organisation, or public health institution. It is key that the successful candidate has a strong understanding of UK charity finance, governance and regulatory frameworks, as well as internationally.
Applicants must be eligible to serve as trustees of a UK-based charity (see Charity Commission).
Time commitment
Board meetings are held four times a year during the working day. This charity welcomes applications from people based outside the UK who can join meetings online but require that all trustees would be able to attend at least one ‘in person’ meeting in London each year. This charity is committed to creating a diverse board and will work to facilitate specific needs of individuals if required. The time commitment is approx. 1.5 – 2 days per month.
Diversity Statement
This organisation particularly welcomes applications from candidates from under-represented groups to better reflect the charity's mission and work to improve health equity. Research has shown that women and people from marginalised groups are less likely to apply for a role if they do not meet 100% of the job criteria. Please consider applying even if you do not fully meet the essential criteria. The charity will be happy to schedule an informal chat to discuss the role further prior to submitting an application.
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome and celebrate differences in age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, religious beliefs, and socio-economic background. They are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member is valued, respected, and has equal opportunities to thrive.
Closing date: 29 April 2026.
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