Recovery Partners are a small user-led mental health charity working across East Sussex. All of our staff have lived experience of mental health challenges. Our Peer Support Specialists are trained, employed and supported to inspire others in wellbeing and recovery. We offer services to individuals and groups.
We are at an exciting and pivotal stage in our journey. As we grow and strengthen our peer support approach within our communities, we are looking to welcome a Treasurer onto our Board.
Overview
The Treasurer maintains an overview of Recovery Partner’s financial affairs. The Treasurer ensures that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and reports to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.
Responsibilities
Time commitment estimated at 8 - 12 hours per month
What are we looking for?
We are looking for a finance professional who’s willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our Board. Ideally, applicants will have lived experience of a mental health issue or disability. Whilst 100% of our staff have this we wish to remain a disabled people led organisation at board level also.
What difference will you make?
Recovery Partners is more than a service — it is part of a movement for change in mental health and recovery services, led by people who’ve been there.
As a Treasurer, you will help us:
* Champion the voice of lived/living experience
* Strengthen our governance and strategic planning
* Ensure the long-term sustainability and impact of our work
* Uphold our values of compassion, inclusion, and empowerment
Before you apply
The TrusteeWorks Team at Reach Volunteering are supporting Recovery Partners with their Treasurer recruitment. Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance. To apply please submit your CV/LinkedIn Profile, along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join Recovery Partners, the skills and experience you will bring to the Board and what you would hope to get out of the role.If you’d like to have an informal conversation before applying, we’d be happy to speak with you. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to ensure this role is accessible.
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