Being an ENN Trustee is an important, influential and valuable role and as well as ensuring that we are an accountable and well governed organisation you will make an important contribution to our current work and future direction.,

Guide the board in its understanding of ENN's financial strategy, budget management and risk oversight.
Chair the Finance sub-committee, ensuring well-structured and inclusive discussions, clear decision making, and effective follow-up on actions.
Relationship with the Finance Manager: Build a strong, supportive, and transparent relationship with the FM. Providing guidance and challenge as a critical friend and ensuring effective communication between the Board and the Management Team on financial strategy.
Advise on Auditor identification, engagement and management.
Oversight of ENN's Reserves Policy and management
Oversee compliance with UK Charity and Company Law.
Review of ENN's financial systems and reporting, to the extent they serve project delivery, transparency and accountability.
Approval of ENN's Banking and Investments
Backstopping technical resource to Finance Manager, CEO and Chair.
Reporting any financial improprieties or misconduct
Attend quarterly Board and finance sub-committee meetings and contribute to strategic development Safeguard, respect and demonstrate ENNs values, policies and reputation, Your commitment in an average year is likely to be 3 pre-fixed board meetings, each of half a day. Each of these are preceded by sub-committee meetings, usually of ninety-minutes, and each trustee is expected to allocate time to prepare for all meeting and participate in one sub-committee. The Treasurer chairs the Finance sub-committee. Other committee and ad hoc meetings and additional support will be arranged as agreed. We encourage active participation and engagement, and Trustees often give more time outside of this, on their own terms.

Extensive senior management experience in finance, with relevant qualifications (AAT / ACCA or equivalent)
Experience in overseeing annual audits, identifying and managing auditors
Understanding of the role of a Trustee and how Trustees can interact with ENN's Management Team to best effect.
Experience of multiple income/project organisations.
Experience in the not-for-profit sector is desirable.
Prior experience of working with or on a board is desirable.
Strong inter-personal and relationship-building skills

Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) is a UK-registered charity dedicated to reducing global malnutrition through knowledge exchange, research, and advocacy. Since its founding, ENN has worked at the forefront of nutrition thought leadership, enabling evidence-based programming and policy development to improve nutrition outcomes in low- and middle-income countries and crisis settings.

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