Join SSJ as Treasurer and provide financial oversight to a complex, multi-service charity tackling homelessness across Hampshire.
Location: Southampton
Applications close: 9 a.m. Wednesday 27th May 2026
About Society of St James
The Society of St James is a Southampton-based homelessness charity supporting people across Hampshire to move towards safety, independence and well-being.
We work with individuals experiencing homelessness, problematic alcohol or substance use, mental-health challenges and long-term disadvantage.
Our services span supported accommodation, housing, recovery and community-based provision. This breadth brings both impact and complexity, requiring strong operational delivery alongside careful financial stewardship.
Today, SSJ is a sizeable and complex organisation, with an annual income approaching £23m and a workforce of over 400 staff. A significant proportion of our income is derived from government contracts and commissioned services, requiring careful oversight of financial risk, performance and compliance.
We believe everyone deserves somewhere safe to live and the opportunity to build a more stable future. As we look ahead, our focus is on strengthening our resilience to meet growing demand.
About the role
As Treasurer, you will play a central role in supporting the Board to oversee the financial health, sustainability and risk profile of the Society of St James.
This includes oversight of a substantial and complex income base, where financial decisions directly impact service delivery, risk exposure and long-term organisational sustainability.
This is a strategic governance role, not an operational one. Working closely with the Chief Executive, senior team and fellow Trustees, you will ensure the Board has clear, meaningful financial information to support effective decision-making across a complex organisation.
With increasing demand for services and ongoing pressure on public funding, your role will be to bring clarity, challenge and forward‑looking financial insight.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a Treasurer who brings strong financial expertise alongside sound judgement and a collaborative approach to governance.
You will be joining a Board committed to strong governance, constructive challenge and supporting the organisation through its next phase of development.
You will bring
* A recognised financial qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent senior‑level experience
* Strong financial literacy, with the ability to interpret, challenge and clearly communicate financial information
* Experience operating at a senior level, ideally within a complex, multi‑income organisation
* An understanding of financial risk, sustainability and long‑term planning, particularly in environments with contracted or commissioned income
* Integrity, independence of thought and a commitment to effective governance
Previous Trustee experience is not essential, although experience of working with Boards or Committees would be helpful.
You will be motivated to apply your expertise where financial stewardship directly enables services that support people through homelessness and complex disadvantage.
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