We are looking for ambitious and passionate Treasurer to join our Team at Advicenow at a time of growth for the charity but also substantial social and economic challenges for our beneficiaries
What difference will you make?
As a member of the board you will ultimately be responsible for the overall direction, vision and strategy of Law for Life. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Treasurer to work alongside the Chair, Board, CEO and Finance Manager to ensure the charity's financial wellbeing, accountability, and sustainability. In addition to general trustee responsibilities, the Treasurer leads on ensuring the charity's financial wellbeing, accountability, and sustainability.
What are we looking for?
We are looking to appoint individuals who share our values in social justice and legal empowerment and would like to become involved. In particular, we would also like to hear from people who have experience in any of the following areas People with experience in financial management, accounting, audit, or a senior finance role in a relevant sector. Professional experience in working with or advising Boards on financial matters, particularly in a charity context. Leadership or governance experience in charity & non-for-profit, justice & human rights, health, or technology sectors. People with lived experience of legal, social, or financial challenges similar to those faced by Advicenow's service users, offer a first-hand perspective on their needs and barriers to access. We are searching for people from all backgrounds and sectors but are particularly keen to enhance Board expertise from people with lived experience of discrimination, poverty or access to justice needs.
What will you be doing?
We are looking for ambitious and passionate Treasurer to join our Team at Advicenow at a time of growth for the charity but also substantial social and economic challenges for our beneficiaries. Advicenow has been providing legal support to individuals and communities since 2011. We provide routes to access to justice for people who are otherwise unable to secure basic rights and entitlements to their income, their home and to protect their families. We have a strong track record in leading technological innovation, and educational and research design to tackle legal needs at scale. As a member of the board you will ultimately be responsible for the overall direction, vision and strategy of Law for Life. We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Treasurer to work alongside the Chair, Board, CEO and Finance Manager to ensure the charity's financial wellbeing, accountability, and sustainability. You will have the ability to innovate, to think strategically, while demonstrating sound judgement. You will help us to move on to the next stage of our three year strategic plan. We are looking to appoint individuals who share our values in social justice and legal empowerment and would like to become involved. In particular, we would also like to hear from people who have experience in any of the following areas People with experience in financial management, accounting, audit, or a senior finance role in a relevant sector. Professional experience in working with or advising Boards on financial matters, particularly in a charity context. Leadership or governance experience in charity & non-for-profit, justice & human rights, health, or technology sectors. People with lived experience of legal, social, or financial challenges similar to those faced by Advicenow's service users, offer a first-hand perspective on their needs and barriers to access. We are searching for people from all backgrounds and sectors but are particularly keen to enhance Board expertise from people with lived experience of discrimination, poverty or access to justice needs.