The overall role of the Treasurer at National Energy Action is to be satisfied that effective arrangements are in place and maintained to secure the financial viability of the charity, the keeping of proper financial records, appropriate policies and procedures and that the Board of Trustees receives the information they need to discharge their responsibilities.
Alongside all trustees, the Treasurer contributes to shaping National Energy Action’s strategic direction and planning.
The Treasurer chairs the Committee for Audit, Risk and Finance (CARF), the remit of which is attached to this job description.
Working with trustees, the senior management, leadership team and National Energy Action’s finance staff, the responsibilities of the Treasurer are to:
- Ensure that trustees understand their responsibilities for finance and be satisfied that they receive the information they need to effectively fulfil those responsibilities, in a way that is meaningful and understood by trustees;
- Ensure that financial resources remain available to safeguard National Energy Action’s continuing charitable functions and ensure those resources are used effectively and efficiently;
- Ensure that appropriate policies are maintained and operate for accounting and reporting, risk management, fraud prevention, reserves, investments and income;
- Ensure that external auditors are appointed in line with statutory requirements and that effective working is maintained between trustees, management and the auditor;
- Be satisfied that legal requirements are fulfilled with particular regard to financial record keeping, governance and reporting;
- Be satisfied that best practice, continuous improvement and a focus on good value is promoted and supported as part of National Energy Action’s overall culture.
The Treasurer may also contribute advice regarding risk, financial implications and financial governance whenever professional experience or particular expertise provides a valuable supplementary source of advice.
Person specification
In addition to the qualities required of all trustees, the Treasurer should also:
- Be a good communicator, able to listen, understand, explain and at times interpret both technical and lay terminology to ensure good understanding across professional disciplines;
- Have knowledge and understanding of the key features of charity finance and regulation, ideally backed by a professional accountancy qualification;
- Be a strategic thinker and team member, recognising and valuing the importance of diversity;
- Actively share National Energy Action’s public benefit ethos and be keen to contribute to the mission of eradicating fuel poverty.
Time commitment
A time commitment of a minimum of 10 to 12 days a year.
For more information on the role of Honorary Treasurer, please download the Trustee Pack and Job Description.
To apply
Please send a covering letter with your CV setting out your reasons for applying and highlighting the skills and experience you will bring to the role of Honorary Treasurer.
For an informal chat about this role please contact Tracey Archer (Company Secretary) on 07903 266902. No agency or advertising enquiries please.
Send your letter and CV to:
Tracey Archer
National Energy Action
West One, Forth Banks
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 3PA
or email to: tracey.archer@nea.org.uk
National Energy Action aims to be an equal opportunities employer, and this also applies to our Board. We welcome applications from all people with the necessary skills and experience for the post. Charity Registration No. 290511. Company Registration No: 01853927