Finance trustee

• Chair the Finance and Fundraising sub-committee of the Board
• Oversee the production of Big Leaf Foundation’s annual budget, management accounts and annual financial statements
• Provide advice, scrutiny and support to the finance coordinator and Board
• Act as the Board lead on scrutiny of financial strategy and risk
• Ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place
• Advise on the financial implications of the organisation’s strategic plans
• Ensure the organisation complies with its governing document
• Ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document
• Ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives
• Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
• Safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
• Ensure the financial stability of the organisation
• Protect and manage the property of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of the organisation's funds
• If the organisation employs staff, to appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor his or her performance
• Ensuring that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and is focused on achieving these
• Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its “corporate” behaviour
• ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
• Acting as guardians of the charity’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application
• Ensuring that the charity’s governance is of the highest possible standard

• Commitment to our vision, mission and values
• Excellent teamwork and leadership skills and effective decision-making
• Willingness to commit time and effort to the role
• Good, independent judgement, strategic vision and ability to communicate ideas
• History of impartiality, fairness and commitment to promoting equality and diversity
• Financial qualifications and/or experience
• Experience of charity finance
• The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences
• Willingness to make unpopular recommendations to the board

• Demonstrable interest in the plight of displaced young people
• In-depth understanding of our work and ambitions

voluntary (+ expenses)