Treasurer

What does the opportunity involve doing?

ABOUT THE ROLE
The treasurer leads on financial oversight for the board. This means they help the board understand the charity's financial position and ensure that proper controls are in place, acting as a resource for other trustees, helping the board engage with financial information confidently. ​

In practice, this means reviewing and interpreting financial reports and flagging any concerns to the board. They will also be required to offer a level of mentorship to internal finance staff, and will meet with them regularly.​​

The treasurer also oversees the annual accounts and audit or independent examination process, and ensures the charity meets its financial reporting obligations to the Charity Commission.​
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TIME COMMITMENT
Minimum: 3 hours/month (2-hour board meeting + prep), in person (evenings)​

​Initially: up to 1 day/month depending on audit cycles or exceptional needs (with flexibility around your personal and professional commitments) ​

Two in-person events per year (e.g., Away Day, AGM)​

Potential increased involvement during periods of change, audit season and other key financial needs.

What induction, training and support is offered?

The Treasurer will receive a full induction with the Community Base Board of Trustees.

What skills or qualities are needed?

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Professional experience in charity finance, governance, audit or a closely related field, for example as a treasurer, trustee, finance director or CEO​

Strong financial literacy, with full confidence reading, interpreting and questioning financial information​

Working understanding of budgeting, cash flow management, financial controls, reserves and managing financial risk​

Ability to communicate financial information clearly to colleagues who are not finance specialists​

Experience related to buildings, leases, service charges, property costs or long-term asset management would be an advantage, but is not essential

PERSONAL QUALITIES
Sound judgement backed up by scrutiny and charity law​

The confidence to offer constructive challenge​

A collaborative approach to working with fellow trustees, staff and external advisers​

A genuine commitment to Community Base’s purpose and values​

Committed to transparency, accountability and good governance

HOW TO APPLY:

Please click on the 'More info' button below to download the full recruitment pack.

TO APPLY, please email the following to director@communitybase:

A short CV or summary of your relevant professional experience​

A short covering statement explaining your interest in Community Base and the financial and governance experience you would bring to the role​

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.​
For an informal conversation contact Olivia Canham, director, on the email above.