5 Part time, Executive / Management / Consulting jobs in Worksop, Nottinghamshire

The board of Trustees of Heeley Trust requires an Honorary Treasurer to monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the Board of trustees at regular intervals on its state of financial health, in line with best current practice, and in compliance with the Trust's governing document and legal requirements. This includes financial commitments to various grant bodies. The Trust works with a wide range of funders and contracting organisations, each of whom has their own reporting and contracting demands. The Trust also runs a specialist bike retail business, meaning that the finances are varied and relatively complex. If you have experience of finance in the charity sector, that would be a distinct advantage. The Honorary Treasurer will work closely with the Trust's Finance Director, and will be involved in the appointment of any new Finance staff of the Trust.Principal Responsibilities

• overseeing budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements and supporting the Trust's Finance Director in presenting these to the board of trustees; leading in the Board's duty to ensure that proper accounting records are kept, financial resources are properly controlled, invested and economically spent, in line with good governance, legal and regulatory requirements; maintaining oversight of the development and implementation of financial reserves, cost-management and investment policies; chairing the Finance committee in line with its terms of reference, and reporting back to the full Board of trustees; monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity; overseeing the implementation of and monitoring specific financial controls and adherence to systems;
advising on the financial implications of the charity's strategic plan; overseeing the charity's financial risk-management process; acting as a signatory on charity cheques and important applications to funders; and Board-level liaison with the Trust's external auditors on specific issues such as the Auditors' Management Letter and the related Board representations.Principal Tasks
• Attend Board meetings on a regular basis and be fully conversant with the business of the Trust
Liaise with the Finance Director on a regular basis Attend relevant projects and events organised by the Trust- Advocate the work of the Trust and represent its interests in a variety of situations Provide specialist knowledge and experience to key staff in the role of advisor or mentor Contribute to appropriate sub-committees or working parties as requiredBackground and Experience Qualification in accounting in public or private sector Experience of charity finance is desirable Ability to work constructively with the Trust's Manager and Finance Director to keep oversight of Trust finances Ability to work creatively within the bounds of responsible finance to ensure the success of the trust Experience of successful grant-funding management would be an advantageRemuneration Charity Trustees cannot be remunerated but can be fully reimbursed for their expenses.Time Commitment The Full Board meets every two months and at the AGM. Some Board members are also on committees which meet from time to time. The time commitment for Board Members will include these meetings, other formal discussions and any necessary preparation. It is anticipated that the overall time commitment will average out at 1 day per month.Duration of Appointment Three years initially with the possibility of further terms.Heeley Trust will:
• Provide induction and opportunities for training and development to enable
Trustees to carry out their role as effectively as possible;
• Give adequate notice of relevant dates and events;
• Provide reports and papers in advance of meetings;
• Respond to information requests and Governance queries. More details concerning the role and expectations of Trustees can be found in the Trustees' Handbook, which will be provided to all new Trustees on successful election.
About the trust. Heeley Trust was founded as a Development Trust and retains these core characteristics: - community owned and led - cultivating enterprise - developing community assets - transforming our communities for good Our Board members play a vital role in ensuring we remain rooted in this community, delivering projects that make a difference. Trustees are local champions and critical friends: they scrutinise the work of the Trust, ensuring that it complies with its articles of association, charity law, company law and other relevant legislation or regulations. The trustees ensure that Heeley Trust pursues its charitable aims as defined in its articles of association, and carries them out only for public benefit, using its resources exclusively to pursue its charitable aims.

Could you help govern Heeley Trust into the future? Heeley Trust is a Community Anchor; a successful charity founded 27 years ago to deliver community regeneration in and around Heeley and Sheffield. Charity number: 1067567 This is an opportunity to bring your knowledge and expertise to our friendly, inclusive board of trustees, to contribute to the direction of our organisation and help in the board's decision-making. It's also a great opportunity to gain experience at board level, enhance your CV and for your personal / professional development. If you have skills and knowledge that you would like to bring to Heeley Trust, if you maintain the highest levels of integrity and are passionate about regenerating our communities, and if you are keen to be part of an organisation that works for the common good, then we look forward to hearing from you., Heeley Trust is the neighborhood's Community Anchor, founded 27 years ago and working to regenerate land, assets and prospects for our community, providing services that genuinely improve local lives and prospects. Charity number: 1067567 We are based around a beautiful and well-loved community park in the heart of Heeley that we designed, and which we now continually develop and manage. Today, our projects and our impact have grown to support a network of community led projects across South Yorkshire, generating an annual turnover of £1.4 million: - We run a thriving specialist bicycle shop and workshop that supports a wide range of community active-travel schemes. - We deliver community services across Heeley and Gleadless Valley including social prescribing. - We have restored one of three beautiful Grade II-listed Victorian School Board buildings, which won several architectural awards and is now let as managed office spaces. Funding is being sought to transform the other buildings into a dynamic mix of arts, business and community spaces.