Bromley Experts by Experience is a very small, yet ambitious, Deaf and Disabled People's Organisation. You'll help us build strong foundations for a financially sustainable future, supporting us to develop our approach to financial management.
What difference will you make?
The role of Treasurer is vital to Bromley Experts by Experience. The organisation has gone through big changes in the last few years. With both a new and growing staff team and Trustee Board, we are committed to developing the charity's governance and administration, so we can have a sustainable future and continue to create change for Deaf and Disabled people across Bromley. The Treasurer will play a key role in achieving this. We have recently increased our focus on securing grant funding from national and local bodies, seeking to develop projects, based on input from members, that will create change for Disabled People. With these increasing funding streams, comes a renewed focus and commitment on financial clarity and management – something the Treasurer will be central to shaping. It is an exciting time at Bromley Experts by Experience as we have just secured our biggest ever funding agreement, from the National Lottery. The funding is for a new Youth Transition Project, enabling us to reach young Disabled people across Bromley and neighbouring boroughs.
What are we looking for?
Lived Experience of Disability (Can be self-identified) A belief that Disabled People can and should be actively welcomed and included in our communities. An understanding that it is barriers in society that make that harder. This is called the Social Model of Disability. A qualified accountant with not-for-profit awareness and knowledge. An understanding and experience of very small charities and/or DDPOs would be advantageous. Competent IT skills, including working knowledge of QuickBooks and Excel. Ability to communicate and explain financial information accessibly. Strong analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating professional and independent judgement. A genuine interest in local communities and people. Strong leadership and communication skills, in a way that is accessible to you. Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship, the Treasurer role, and the financial aspects of running a charity. An effective team worker, contributing an independent perspective. Possessing and demonstrating integrity, objectivity, accountability, and honesty. Commitment to Bromley Experts by Experience's aims, objectives and values. The Treasurer must be legally eligible to stand as a registered Company Director and Charity Trustee. Having had previous experience as a trustee of a voluntary organisation is an advantage.
What will you be doing?
As Treasurer, you will play a vital role, working with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chair of Trustees and staff team to help the organisation ensure sound financial records, develop income streams, and build impact reports to support our work across Bromley making a real difference in the lives of local Deaf and Disabled people. As part of a new, expanded board of trustees at Bromley Experts by Experience, you will provide effective financial oversight, supporting the CEO and senior staff members in developing our vision and strategy to ensure a financially sustainable future. Like you, our Board members are all individuals with Lived Experience of Disability who are passionate about Disabled people's equity and inclusion. They each bring different professional and personal perspectives and have different levels of experience as a Trustee. We are looking for a Treasurer who can present financial reports to the board in an accessible way, work closely with our senior staff team, advise the board on how to carry out its financial responsibilities and advocate for Bromley Experts by Experience's mission, vision and values. As a Deaf and Disabled People's Organisation, our governing articles require that our staff, trustees and volunteers bring with them lived experience of disability (self-identified or otherwise, see below* for definition). Who Do We Mean by Disabled People? We follow the Social Model of Disability and our definition of Disabled person includes anyone who faces barriers in society, including People with physical impairment. People with visual impairment. Deaf people. People with hearing impairment. People who are neurodivergent. People with learning difficulties/disabilities. People who experience mental health conditions/mental distress. People with long-term health conditions.