An exciting opportunity to join Brain Buddy - supporting those on their epilepsy brain surgery journey.
What difference will you make?
This is a vital role, offering you a real opportunity to shape the financial future of our charity. As part of our board, you will support and guide our financial strategy, helping us achieve our core purpose to provide essential events and resources for those on their epilepsy brain surgery journey. Your financial expertise will directly help us build a strong, sustainable foundation, allowing us to expand our reach and make a lasting difference.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking a passionate finance professional who is committed to helping us build a strong, sustainable organisation. In addition to the legal duties of a trustee, we are particularly interested in candidates who can offer a blend of professional expertise and personal qualities. We are looking for a Treasurer with Financial expertise A background as a finance professional with a sound understanding of financial oversight and management, particularly in the charity sector. Strategic thinking The ability to balance risk and opportunity, and to advise on the financial implications of our strategic plan. Clear communication The skill to present complex financial information in a clear and engaging way to non-finance specialists. Active involvement A willingness to play a hands-on role in areas like forecasting, budgeting, and liaising with external auditors. We are actively building a board that reflects the community we serve. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of epilepsy or brain surgery, and from individuals from communities underrepresented on charity boards, including those from minority ethnic backgrounds, Disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals. We value diverse professional and personal pathways. Qualities and attributes we are looking for Commitment A willingness to dedicate the necessary time and effort to contribute meaningfully to our strategic development. Collaboration An ability to work effectively as part of a collective board, bringing constructive challenge and a collaborative spirit. Strategic thinking The capacity to contribute to high-level discussions and help set the long-term direction of the charity. Empathy A deep understanding of and compassion for our beneficiaries and their experiences. You do not need to have been a trustee before; we are happy to provide an induction and support to help you develop in the role. This position would suit an individual taking their first steps to develop wider board level and governance experience.
What will you be doing?
Brain Buddy is embarking on a pivotal new chapter. After operating since 2017 as a successful initiative within a larger charity, we are now establishing ourselves as a standalone organisation. We're in the final stages of our registration with the Charity Commission, ready to expand our reach, offering events and resources to support individuals on their epilepsy brain surgery journey. We are seeking a new Treasurer Trustee to join our board. This is a crucial leadership role, offering you the unique opportunity to build and shape the financial governance of a new charity from the ground up. You will be instrumental in establishing our financial systems, policies, and processes, ensuring we are robust, compliant, and transparent from day one.