ESCAPE Family Support Treasurer

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; North East; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

We aim for our Trustees to find that being a Trustee at ESCAPE provides an existing and fulfilling experience. We believe that the most effective Boards are ones which benefit from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds who each bring their unique and valuable knowledge, skills and experiences.

As a Trustee, you will ensure that ESCAPE fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries through good governance and high-quality service provision and that we deliver on our Vision, Mission, and Values.

You will attend board and other meetings and have the opportunity to get involved in the activities of the charity in a way that reflects your interests and skills and the needs of ESCAPE.

Responsibilities of the Treasurer:

• Chair the Finance Group
• Undertake an annual internal audit to ensure appropriate controls and systems are in place
• Liaise with the Deputy Chief Executive of Business and Finance and Finance and Business Management Officer regarding ad hoc finance tasks/issues
• Review finance policies, scrutinise the budget, oversee the preparation of financial statements and independent examination
• Ensure that proper accounts and records are kept
• Ensure financial resources are maintained and spent in line with ESCAPE's policies
• Ensure ESCAPE maintains appropriate reserves and has financial viability.

Tenure: Initial appointment for 3 years, which may be extended by a further 3 years. Exceptionally, up to a further 3 years may be served.

Board meetings: Predominantly held at the Susan Kennedy Centre, occasionally online via Teams.

Time commitment: 4 Board meetings and 2 strategic meetings per year, working groups and ad hoc meetings, associated reading and correspondence, as required.

If you would like a copy of our full recruitment pack for further details, please email the Chair and current Treasurer Holly Scarfe at [e-mail].