We are looking to recruit a Treasurer Trustee who will contribute their energy, passion and financial expertise to our organisation. Help us make a lasting impact on people's lives by supporting an essential service in Edinburgh.
What difference will you make?
Empty Kitchens Full Hearts SCIO aims to relieve poverty in Edinburgh by providing meals - made using surplus food - and follow-up support to people across the city, free of charge, and without judgement. Established in 2020, we have provided over 2 million meals to those in need. Empty Kitchens Full Hearts is led by a dedicated and passionate board of trustees who are collectively responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the organisation. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join this board and make a real difference to people across Edinburgh. As a Treasurer Trustee of Empty Kitchens Full Hearts, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of our organisation and ensuring we continue to provide critical services to those in need. Bringing strategic financial expertise to the Board of Empty Kitchens Full Hearts and providing practical support and guidance to the Executive Lead - Business & Finance and the Executive Team generally. As well as sharing responsibility for the strategic direction, governance, and financial sustainability of the charity. In this role, you'll work with fellow trustees and the Executive Team to ensure that Empty Kitchens Full Hearts is delivering its mission effectively and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
What are we looking for?
We are extremely interested to hear from people with either of the following priority skills A skilled accountant or person with robust accounting skills able to communicate with the board regarding all matters financial. In addition, all of our trustees are required to demonstrate the following attributes and skills Attributes - Ability to contribute to the work and ongoing development of Empty Kitchens Full Hearts, not only through regular attendance of Board meetings, but also through working groups, as appropriate. Ability to use previous experiences in a relevant manner, whilst at the same time being able to separate oneself from prior allegiances and interests, so that conflicts can be managed openly and transparency guaranteed. Ability to think strategically and work with the rest of the Board to set the strategic long term direction of Empty Kitchens Full Hearts. Skills - Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to converse beyond your own domain of expertise and to discuss complex and/or intractable problems and contribute to solutions. Ability to maintain a rich network to sustain the knowledge and experience offered to Empty Kitchens Full Hearts. Ability to provide support and advice to the Trustees and officers in the affairs and strategic development. You must also demonstrate a clear commitment to operating by the standards relating to public life and knowledge of the OSCR's requirements of Trustees. Work with the Chair of the Board of Trustees to ensure Empty Kitchens Full Hearts is well-run and governed effectively. Provide support to determine the strategic direction of Empty Kitchens Full Hearts. Advocate for Empty Kitchens Full Hearts, raising its profile. Build strong working relationships with the Chair, fellow trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters.
What will you be doing?
Treasurer Trustee We are seeking a candidate who is either a qualified accountant or has substantive accounting expertise, preferably with knowledge of the third sector. Ideally the postholder will have the capacity to work closely with the Executive Team in order to ensure the Board is fully conversant in ongoing matters of finance.