Board Member & Treasurer

The Welcoming Association; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Job description

Community Development & Social Enterprise

Position: Treasurer

The Welcoming Association is seeking a Treasurer to help take forward its strategy for a more welcoming, diverse, and inclusive city of Edinburgh. The current Board of Trustees and staff are a highly dedicated, committed, and passionate set of people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, and we are excited to open up the opportunity for a new Board Member.

The Treasurer is a key volunteer role within our governance structure. As our Treasurer, you will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chair, and Finance Manager to advise the Board of Trustees on all aspects of business management and finance matters related to the work of the Welcoming Association.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chair, and Finance Manager.
2. Advise the Board of Trustees on business management and finance matters.
3. Report financial performance to Board members.
4. Prepare budgets and forecasts, management accounting, and statutory financial reporting.
5. Ensure compliance with charity accounting requirements and relevant legislation.
6. Implement internal control frameworks.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Professionally qualified (CA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA, or similar designation).
2. Experience in a finance-based role (accountant, financial controller, financial director, etc.).
3. Experience of reporting financial performance to Board members.
4. Experience in preparing budgets and forecasts, management accounting, and statutory financial reporting.
5. Knowledge of charity accounting requirements and relevant legislation.
6. Experience with internal control frameworks.

Additional Information:

Please note that you must already be eligible to work in the UK to be employed by The Welcoming Association. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of The Welcoming. We welcome applications from BAME people, LGBTIQA applicants with lived experience as refugees, or those who are or have worked with refugees, asylum seekers, and vulnerable adults.

Application Notes

Interested applicants are asked to submit their CV and cover letter via email to our Treasurer, Graeme Gibson ([e-mail]).

If candidates wish to learn more about the role or have questions, Graeme is happy to have an informal conversation before an application is submitted.

The closing date for this position is Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:30 AM.

Time Commitment:

1. 6 x in-person Board meetings per year, usually held in Edinburgh on a Thursday mid-afternoon.
2. 2 in-person strategic away days (taking place over 2 days with an overnight stay).
3. Annual visits to housing developments across Scotland.
4. Option to attend sector and other events throughout the year.

What You Will Get in Return:

• Training opportunities.
• Enhance your network and knowledge.
• Satisfaction in giving something back.
• Out of pocket expenses (such as travel expenses and a contribution to childcare for attending meetings).

We are looking for committed individuals from a variety of professional and diverse backgrounds to join our Board to be part of a people-centred organisation on an exciting change journey. Supported by technology and data, we are transforming how we work and deliver services to our customers.

If you share in our values and have the time and expertise to support us in our efforts, we would love to hear from you.