Volunteer Trustee Treasurer

Hawk and Owl Trust

Remote UK-wide
Voluntary
Part Time
Closing on Mon, 16th Dec 2024

Conservation & Wildlife


We’re seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join us as Treasurer (Trustee) for our charity. With our current Treasurer reducing his workload after many years’ valuable service, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute your financial expertise to make a meaningful impact for our organisation.

About the Role: As Treasurer, the role is voluntary, you’ll oversee our charity’s finances, budgets, and deliver financial reports for the board when required, and work closely with the Operations Director & Finance Officer, who are responsible for the day-to-day matters. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring we meet compliance standards and sustain our financial health.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and the financial transactions and end of year reporting, working with our existing accountants
  • Joint approval of spending when required
  • Advise the board on financial strategy and planning
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for the statutory accounts
  • Attendance at Board and committee meetings, delivering financial reports
  • Delivery of the annual written financial statement to members at the AGM

What We’re Looking For:

  • Financial/accounting/charity background or relevant experience and qualifications
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Passion for making a difference and supporting our cause

What You’ll Gain:

  • The chance to make a direct impact for our organisation
  • An opportunity to shape and support our charity’s future
  • Satisfaction of contributing to a great cause alongside a passionate and well qualified board

The Charity has eight Trustees who are also Directors of the Trust. The board consists of the Trustees plus the Operations Director. The Trust also retains the services of some ex-Trustees as voluntary consultants to advise the board on specialist matters, which includes Governance, Birds of Prey, Land Management and Agriculture.

If you’re ready to help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Deadline for applications: Monday 16th December 2024.

Join us in building a brighter future!

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About Hawk and Owl Trust

At the Hawk and Owl Trust, we are passionate about conservation, education, and community engagement to ensure a thriving future for birds of prey and their ecosystems.We believe in a world where birds of prey and their habitats are safe, thriving, and accessible for all to experience and protect. Through dedicated conservation efforts, research, and education, we work tirelessly to preserve these magnificent species and the environments that support them.

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