About the organisation
Herts Disability Sports Foundation is where everyone (absolutely everyone!) is empowered to experience the joys of belonging, achieving and physical activity. Through our diverse activities, individuals become functionally fitter, but also develop self-esteem, confidence and life skills as they connect to and belong to a safe community of others like them. And we have a lot of fun!
We operate in Hertfordshire and are now being recognised across the county as a source of expertise for disability sport and physical activity - from our track record, the skills of our staff and our open commitment to ‘practise what we preach’ on a daily basis.
HDSF believes that quality of life can be improved through involvement in sports and physical activity opportunities - and that everyone should have access to these benefits. The Charity exists to provide support, education, training and the opportunity to take part in sporting activities for individuals who struggle to access sport and physical activity - to improve physical health and wellbeing.
We aim to provide and support opportunities in sports and physical activity that can be accessed by everyone, whether it be through participation, volunteering, coaching or education in a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
About the role
HDSF is looking for a Treasurer who will bring enthusiasm to the role and broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. This is a crucial position that will help guide our financial strategy and ensure the sustainability of our programs. We are an inclusive organisation, and welcome applications from anyone interested to support our purpose.
Above all, our Treasurer should be passionate about what HDSF is striving to achieve.
HDSF Trustees meet face to face 5 times per year (usually in the Hatfield area); 4 Board meetings and one full day for strategic planning and teambuilding. We also have online meetings in the intervening months for training or a briefing on a specific topic. Trustees are also encouraged to visit HDSF activities at least once a year.
Role Description
In this role, as part of the Board of Trustees, and with the Charity Director and Senior Management Team (SMT), you will have the opportunity to help inspire, set and maintain HDSF’s vision, mission and values, as well as developing strategy. Trustees are expected to be familiar with the work of HDSF through attendance at activities and events. With fellow Trustees, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance and accountability for finance, legal and governmental obligations.
Role Purpose:
· To assure the Board that the Charity’s financial affairs are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practices.
· To oversee all financial aspects of the charity on behalf of the Board to ensure the Charity’s short and long term viability. Ensuring the Charity’s strategic and operational plans are underpinned by robust and fit for purpose financial management.
· To assist the Chair, other honorary officers and the Charity Director (CD) in ensuring that the Board fulfils its duties and responsibilities for the proper financial governance of the charity. This includes the provision of advice, guidance, challenge and reassurance on all aspects of the Charity’s financial activities.
· Oversee the transformation of the Charity’s financial procedures and protocols, including implementation of current and any new accounting software.
Our ideal candidate
The ideal candidate would have;
- Commitment to the vision and aims of HDSF and the willingness to devote the necessary time and effort,
- The ability to communicate and clearly explain financial information to non-finance Board members,
- A willingness to contribute fully to Board discussions,
- An accounting qualification,
- An ability to challenge in a constructive manner,
- Strategic financial planning and financial analysis skills,
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team,
- Be prepared to make unpopular recommendations to the board,
- Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis,
- A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
The following skills and experience are desirable but not essential;
- Experience of charity accounting,
- Experience of charity SORP.
What’s in it for you
HDSF is a relatively young charity and are seeking to expand the services we offer across Hertfordshire, with an increased focus on income generation and fundraising. We are developing our financial systems to improve our anyalysis and forecasting to improve the quality of financial data provided to the Board of Trustees. As Treasurer, you will have a key role to play in improving our current systems and developing high quality processes and procedures to support decision making. You will have real opportunities to influence and change the work of HDSF, helping us develop short and long term strategies to improve our sustainability. A challenging role - but with the full support of the Board and an enthusiastic and adaptable finance team.
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