We are seeking to recruit a Treasurer to join our dynamic and committed Board of Trustees. This is an unremunerated role with a time commitment of four board meetings per year, alongside responsibility for monitoring and oversight of the charity’s financial affairs.

Position: Treasurer
Location: Remote
Time commitment: Four board meetings per year, plus time spent overseeing the charity’s financial affairs
Remuneration: Reasonable expenses for attendance at meetings

The Role

As per the Charity Commission, the role of a Charity Treasurer is to:

– Maintain an overview of the charity’s financial affairs.

– Ensure financial viability and stability.

– Ensure that proper financial records and procedures are maintained

About You

As Treasurer, you will have a commitment to our organisation’s mission and values. We are seeking a person with sound financial knowledge, skills and qualifications. An understanding of charity finances and accounting for charitable funds is desirable but not essential.

Requirements for the role:

– Committed to the work and values of the charity, and willing to devote the necessary time and effort to support it to grow and prosper.

– Possesses relevant financial qualifications and experience. Knowledge of charity finance and accounting for charitable funds is an advantage but not essential

– Possesses strategic vision, good independent judgement, and the ability to think creatively.

– Understands and accepts the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship.

– Works effectively and creatively as part of a team.

Please apply with a CV and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and explaining how you meet the requirements for the position of Treasurer.

Deadline: 30 November, 2023

About Our Organisation

Plan for Peace was founded by three times peace prize nominee, Dr Scilla Elworthy, and is a global organisation that acts as a catalyst for peace. Our charity is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) whose mission is to generate a groundswell of people from all sectors who believe that a world without destructive conflict is possible and necessary.

Click here to learn more about our board and our mission.