We’re looking for a passionate Treasurer who can proactively work with the Board, Director, Operations Team and Staff to guide the charity and strengthen our community services. Previous board/trustee experience is not necessary, and we welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds. Deadline for applications is Monday 22nd June 2026. Meetings are held 6 times per year, currently on Monday evenings.
Full role description can be downloaded here: https://swcityfarm.co.uk/work-with-us/
The main tasks undertaken by trustees include:
* Contributing to and setting the strategic direction of The Farm: Defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance.
* Monitoring the financial performance of The Farm and ensuring it operates within its means whilst putting the interests of our beneficiaries at the front of our decision-making process.
* Actively seeking to understand and also further the strategic objectives of The Farm.
* Supporting relevant staff members.
* Attending board meetings and Farm events.
The specific responsibilities of the treasurer
* Supporting the Finance Manager by providing advice and support routinely and as required. Overseeing the presentation of budgets, management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees.
* Ensuring that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
* Ensuring that robust and comprehensive financial policies are in place and being implemented, and supporting the development of policies covering financial reserves, and income and cost management.
* Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity.
* Overseeing financial controls and adherence to systems, regularly liaising with the Director and Finance Manager.
* Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, including overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process.
* Ensuring income generation opportunities are maximised. Monitoring the management of the charity’s financial risks, in conjunction with the Board’s more general oversight of charity risk.
* Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by relevant statutory bodies, for example, the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies.
* Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities and liaising with the Director and Finance Manager to develop the financial understanding of the Board of Trustees.
Person specification
* Senior/Executive finance management experience in an organisation of similar size, structure and complexity
* A knowledge of charity finance/ charity SORP is an advantage. Otherwise, an enthusiasm to learn, drawing from sound commercial experience, will be required.
* A strategic thinker with an ability to balance risk and opportunity.
* Clear communicator with the ability to bring the financial information alive to non-finance specialists.
* Willing to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting budgets, liaising with auditors
* Previous Trustee or Non-Exec experience would also be desirable.
* Qualified Accountant who has had exposure to complex financial operations would also be desirable.
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