Trustee (Finance)

Trustees have legal responsibility for the overall direction and decision making in the organisation. Their main job is to have oversight of what’s going on and ensure the work of the charity is carried out as required by the Charity Commission and Companies House and that we carry out our business according to our constitution (The document which sets out our principles and reason to exist)

Trustees delegate the day-to-day management of the organisation to the Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team who report to the Board.

We are seeking a new trustee with expertise in finance to support our work.

The role of a trustee carries significant responsibilities so Impact have structures and policies in place to ensure we meet all legal requirements, and we can easily check these at any time. We also have a strong Leadership Team and long-standing trustees who support those newer in the role.

Benefits

Being an Impact trustee is an opportunity to learn and to work with a motivated committed team to make a positive difference to thousands of peoples lives each year.

You will also give yourself a new challenge and use your skills for for purposes other than financial gain.

Practical Considerations

Our Full board meetings are held in person in central Brighton four times a year.

Finance Committee meetings are held online 2 weeks prior to the full Board meeting. Papers are sent 2 weeks prior to meetings and take 1 - 2 hours to read to prepare for the meeting

Support Disabled

Should an applicant require specific support to be a trustee we would work with them on their individual requirements.

What skills do I need?

You will bring experience in charity finance, accounting, or financial management, with the ability to review and constructively challenge budgets, management accounts, cashflow forecasts, and annual accounts. You will be confident assessing the financial implications of new or innovative service models and have a sound understanding of financial controls, risk management, and organisational sustainability. You will be able to communicate financial information clearly and accessibly, supporting an inclusive board culture.

As a trustee, you will contribute to long-term financial planning and resilience in a changing funding environment, help the Board understand risks, explore options, and make well-balanced decisions, and support responsible innovation aligned with Impact Initiatives’ values and risk appetite. You will comfortable with complexity and ambiguity. Be collaborative, respectful and have a commitment to Equity, diversity and inclusion.