Trustee - Finance

2 months ago

Cardiff, United Kingdom St John Ambulance Cymru Full time

Job summary

Weare looking for an experienced senior finance leader to chair our Finance andResources Committee (FRC). As well as principal oversight of all financialmatters, you will also overlook the disposition of the investment portfolio andstrategic planning for our whole property portfolio.

Withmulti-million pound annual cash flows from our thousands of volunteers acrossdozens of divisions nationwide, the role requires a deft and experienced handas we move through the final stages of our organisational transformation andfinalise Strategy 2030.

Aswell as attending quarterly Board meetings in Cardiff, you would Chair the FRC,which meets online with a similar frequency. Board Members set the overall direction of the organisation whilst providing insight andconstructive challenge.

Volunteeringas a Trustee and Committee Chair is a unique opportunity to build yourleadership skills and discover new areas of personal development whilst alsosupporting and setting the strategic direction within a worldwide organisationthat traces its roots back a thousand years and has hundreds of thousands ofvolunteers worldwide.

Ifyou'd like to have an informal chat before applying, please contact JamesO'Connor (current FRC Chair).

Main duties of the job

SJAC has ambitious plans in place and we are seeking trustees to join our board helping, supporting and guiding us on our journey, willing to be strong advocates for the charity and with the ability to steer the charity towards achieving its strategic priorities.

We welcome applications of interest from all for this exciting and prestigious opportunity to join us in governing the charity, but key areas of experience we are looking for from applicants are;

Finance - a fully qualified accountant with senior level experience and strong analytical skills, you will be able to interpret and scrutinise financial reports and advise the board on the financial performance and risk profile of the charity.

About us

We have supported people and communities across Wales since 1880. Weexisted before the NHS in Wales and provided the earliest medical support tothose who were sick or injured.

Since March 2020, weve worked closely with NHS Wales, increasing our capacity anddeveloping new innovative ways of working to assist and relieve theoverwhelming pressure on the frontline healthcare. We are first responders andprovide services for people who have fallen and those in crisis. We look afterhundreds of thousands of people at over 1000 events per year from footballcrowds to marathon runners and night time revellers.

We continue to play a major role in strengthening community resilienceand ensuring people are trained in first aid so they can be the differencebetween a life lost and a life saved with a blend of St John People, bothemployees and volunteers.

We provide the opportunity for people from all backgrounds to volunteerwith us and develop their personal skills and confidence to support ourcharitable and income generating services whilst assisting their own careerdevelopment and their community.

Were undergoing an extensive and exciting programmeof modernisation preparing for our new 2025-2030 and beyond strategy. Thisincludes a review of our existing services, financial and workforce models andwere developing a rejuvenated culture aligned to our core vision and values toimprove our overall people experience.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In accordance with our governance rules, our current trustee appointments run for a triennium with potential for a further triennium, presenting an exciting opportunity for suitable persons to join us in governing the charity.

Statutory duties of SJAC trustees

Ensuring the organisation pursues our stated objects (purposes), as defined in our governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy. Ensuring the organisation complies with our governing document ( our trust deed, constitution or memorandum and articles of association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations. Ensuring the organisation applies resources exclusively in pursuance of our charitable objects( the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in our own objects, however worthwhile or charitable those activities are) for the benefit of the public. Safeguarding the good name and values of our organisation. Ensuring the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets. Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place. Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation. Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity's funds. Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the Chief Executive.

Commitment

Preparing for and attending quarterly in person meetings of the Board each year (currently full days during working hours). Attending St John Ambulance Cymru' s AGM (which usually precedes the June Board meeting). Being a member of, and actively participating in, at least one (usually more) of the Boards Standing Committees Audit, Risk & Governance, People, Financial Resource, Fundraising & Engagement, Digital & Data, Priory Honours & Awards which all meet at least quarterly. This will include a mixture of face-to-face, hybrid and online meetings, and the requisite preparation work and following up of actions outside the meetings. Supporting St John Ambulance Cymru events throughout the year, including the annual Investitures. Being responsive to emails and being available to offer ad hoc assistance / advice as required. In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Fully qualified accountant See Person Specification for further information

Desirable

See Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Please refer to the person specification for further details

Desirable

Experience of working in the charitable sector Experience of senior leadership

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