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ALAG is looking to appoint a new Treasurer/Trustee, following the retirement of the current post holder in March 2024. This is a key position on the Trustee Board and the candidate will be joining the charity at a crucial stage in its development. The successful candidate will have a background in finance, strategy, governance and risk management. The Treasurer would be expected to develop a close relationship with the CEO/Lead Coordinator as well as with the Board.
o A good understanding of autism either professionally or through lived experience o Commitment to ALAG and ALAG’s values o Preferred financial qualifications and relevant experience o Some experience of charity finance, fundraising and pension schemes o Competent IT skills, with working knowledge of Xero (or similar accounting software) o The skills to analyse proposals and examine their financial consequences o Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship, and the Treasurer role in particular o Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort o Strategic vision o Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad hoc basis
Opportunity to work with a growing grass roots charity through strategic advise, management accounts, longer term business development
Quarterly board meetings, some additional time in preparing for board meetings/meeting with CEO and Operational Lead
