We are looking for someone to join our family of change makers. Our team is committed to ensuring YUAF’s success and the young people whose lives we transform. We constantly evolve because that’s what the future generation needs to thrive.
What difference will you make? We need someone like you to help us make our dynamic charity even better than it already is, and reap the rewards as we watch the organisation, ourselves, and most importantly, the young people whose lives we transform, all grow together!
Your insight and contribution as a Trustee will help us continue to strategise for the next 5-10 years of YUAF.
As Treasurer, your role will be fundamental in ensuring that the Board of Trustees and CEO are informed about the financial implications of the charity's decisions. Your guidance and support in this time of growth will be invaluable.
What are we looking for?
Essential
- A commitment to realising YUAF’s mission, vision and values
- Experience of operating at Board or Committee level, either executive or non‑executive
- Experience in effective, fair and impartial decision‑making
- Experience in strategic development and implementation
- A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the duties of effective trusteeship
- Some knowledge and understanding of the issues confronted by young people at a socio‑economic disadvantage
- Qualified accountant with demonstrated commercial awareness and knowledge
- Knowledge of charity SORP
- Competent IT skills
- Ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders
- Analytical and evaluation skills, demonstrating sound judgement
- Understanding and accepting the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship
- Effective communication and leadership skills
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of charity fundraising and finance practices
- Dedicated to the YUAF’s cause and objectives and willing to act as a YUAF ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies
- Skills and experience in one or more areas of non‑executive Governance and management e.g. strategic planning, business management, experience of Trusts or other grant‑giving bodies, particularly fundraising and/or legal knowledge
Position is hybrid, allowing a mix of on‑site and remote working arrangements.
What will you be doing?
As the treasurer, your role would be crucial to the success of the YUAF strategy over the next few years. You will be expected to keep an up‑to‑date understanding of YUAF’s financial position and finances in the broader sector so that you can inform the Board and advise the CEO regarding:
- cash‑flow forecasting
- income streams
- outgoing expenses
- YUAF’s financial health
- the overarching strategic management of YUAF’s financial resources
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