VACANCY: Treasurer Trustee
PLEASE NOTE: CLAPA is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and will assess all prospective employees in line with this commitment. See the recruitment pack below for more details.
About CLAPA
The Cleft Lip and Palate Association (CLAPA) is the national charity for people affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom.
CLAPA supports people affected by cleft to take control of their journey, connect with others, and use their voices to impact the future of care. Our vision is that no one affected by cleft lip and palate in the United Kingdom will go through their journey alone. Find out more.
Treasurer Trustee (Part Time, Volunteer)
Role Description
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity. This covers the development of CLAPA’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. You would be joining our board at an exciting time, as we create and implement our new 5 year strategy for 2025-2030.
The responsibility of the Treasurer is to maintain an overview of the charity’s affairs, ensuring its financial viability and that the charity has policies and systems in place to ensure robust financial planning, implementation and reporting.
Key Tasks
Specific financial duties:
• To draw any major financial concerns to the attention of the Board of Trustees and Senior Management Team in a timely manner.
• To review the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plans and Board decisions.
• To support the review of the reserves and risk management policies in relation to finance, ensuring the Board of Trustees is regularly kept updated.
• To ensure that appropriate accounting policies and procedures are in place and adhered to and reporting any significant issues to the Board.
• To present the Annual report and audit to the Board, and the Treasurer’s report to each Board meeting to ensure that the Board is aware of the current financial status of the organisation.
• To work with CLAPAs Senior Management Team and external auditors on financial issues and ensure that the organisation’s finances are responsibly managed for the betterment of the organisation’s work and for the beneficiaries it serves.
• To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds.
• To implement a robust long-term Finance Strategy and Investment Strategy in line with the charity’s objectives and growth.
• Advising on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans.
• Ensuring that the charity has appropriate reserves and investment policies.
• Ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
• Being assured that the financial resources of the charity meet its present and future needs.
• Ensuring that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and object, policies and legal responsibilities of the charity.
The duties of a Trustee are to:
• Ensure that CLAPA complies with its constitution/memorandum and articles of association, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• Ensure that CLAPA pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
• Ensure CLAPA applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects, i.e. it must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those organisations are
• Contribute actively to the board in giving firm strategic direction to CLAPA, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance
• Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions and adhere to the Trustee Code of Conduct. Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect.
• Safeguard the good name and values of CLAPA
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of CLAPA
• Protect and manage the property of CLAPA and ensure the proper investment of CLAPA’s funds
• Contribute to the broader promotion of CLAPA’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
• Appoint the Chief Executive and monitor their performance
• Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as Trustees and to act in the best interests of the charity.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Personal empathy for our vision and mission.
Person Specification
Essential
• Qualified accountant with demonstrated commercial awareness and knowledge
• Knowledge of charity SORP and impending changes
• Competent use of IT skills
• Ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the Board
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship – training will be provided.
• Good communication and leadership skills, and an ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Integrity and good, independent judgment; analytical and evaluation skills
• Skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences.
• Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
• An understanding of issues affecting the charity sector, both internally and externally.
• Able to attend meetings outside of work hours.
• A commitment to CLAPA and willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the charity, and to act as the charity’s ambassador to external bodies, charities and companies.
Desirable
• Experience of working for a charity or other similar organisation
• Strategic vision
• An ability to think creatively
• A willingness to speak their mind
• Knowledge and understanding of cleft lip and palate and its impact on people with clefts and their families
Terms of Office
1. Trustees will normally hold office for two three year terms.
2. Usually a maximum of two terms can be served.
3. This is a voluntary position.
How to Apply
Please complete the online Application Form
Treasurer Trustee Recruitment Pack (PDF)
Applications close: Tuesday 2nd July
First Stage Interviews: Friday 5th July
Start date: As soon as possible
If the interview or start dates will be an issue for you because of religious festivals or other key dates, we will make every effort to accommodate this. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
If you have not heard from us by Thursday 4th July please assume your application has been unsuccessful. We regret that due to our small team, we are unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We request no contact from agencies about this listing.
