Iceni Partnership runs Swaffham Community Fridge, where we give away surplus food from local businesses to the community to stop it going to waste. We have volunteers for A) collecting the food in the ...
Finance Trustee & Company Director
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Volunteering • Organisation role
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Jacob Morton
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Help this local charity to thrive by providing financial and strategic oversight and leadership. Act as Company Secretaty, ensuring effective compliance.
Iceni Partnership Trustee Job Advert
Job Title: Company Secretary & Finance Director
Location: Swaffham, Norfolk PE37 7RB
Time commitment: approx. 1 day per month
Role Type: Unremunerated Volunteer
About Iceni Partnership
The Iceni Partnership is a registered charity and social enterprise dedicated to promoting the economic, social, and environmental well-being of Swaffham and its surrounding villages. It acts as a focal point for community development by managing vital local assets and coordinating services to improve the area's overall quality of life.
The charity's primary aims and core activities are centred around Managing Community Facilities: The Iceni Partnership manages and operates the Swaffham Community Centre and the Assembly Rooms. These venues host a wide range of social groups, adult learning courses, and provide office space for vital support organisations, together with our Community Fridge that promotes saving food waste going to landfill.
We need your expertise to ensure we remain financially sustainable, and legally and statutory compliant, so we can keep the Iceni Partnership Charity making a difference in the local community.
The Role
We are seeking a dual-hatted Company Secretary and Finance Director to ensure our operations are legally compliant, financially sound, and well-governed. You will work closely with our management team to ensure we have the solid infrastructure needed to maximize our social impact.
Key Responsibilities:
Finance Director
As our financial lead, you will provide strategic oversight and guidance to fellow trustees and our team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Strategic Oversight: Advising the board on financial strategy, reserves, and long-term sustainability.
- Financial Reporting: Overseeing the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and annual accounts.
- Governance: Ensuring robust financial controls are in place and that we remain compliant with Charity Commission guidelines.
Company Secretary
- Legal & Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring that the charity submits its annual returns, reports, and accounts on time. Acting as the "guardian of governance" to ensure the board complies with its governing document (Articles of Association) and charity law.
- Record Keeping: Maintaining statutory registers, updating trustee details.
About You:
You do not need to have previous charity board experience; we welcome fresh perspectives.
We are looking for someone with:
- Proven experience in finance, accounting, or corporate governance, ideally with charity sector knowledge.
- You hold a relevant qualification in accountancy or possess equivalent demonstrable experience
- You understand the Companies Act 2006, Charity Governance Code, and charity law.
- Proven history of adhering to regulatory frameworks
- You are enthusiastic about our mission and eager to contribute your skills to help a small charity thrive.
What We Offer:
- A meaningful role at the heart of a values-driven organisation making a tangible difference.
- The opportunity to develop your non-executive director (NED) portfolio and governance skills.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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About Iceni Partnership, Swaffham
Iceni Partnership runs Swaffham Community Fridge, where we give away surplus food from local businesses to the community to stop it going to waste. We have volunteers for A) collecting the food in the evenings from supermarkets and bringing back to the community centre and B) handing out food from the community centre in the mornings, interacting with visitors and making sure people have a fair share
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