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 ...
Trustee (Treasurer)
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Volunteering • Organisation role
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Jacob Morton
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Join our Board as a Trustee/Treasurer, providing strategic oversight of financial matters, and advising the Board on their financial responsibilities.
Iceni Partnership Trustee Job Advert
Job Title: Treasurer
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.
The charity's primary aims and activities are centred around managing community facilities: The Iceni Partnership manages and operates the Swaffham Community Centre and the Swaffham 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 prevents food from going to waste.
We need your expertise to ensure we remain financially sustainable, so we can keep the Iceni Partnership making a difference in the local community.
The Role
The board treasurer will advise trustees on their financial responsibilities and liaise with professional advisors, such as auditors. They will oversee the charity's finances to ensure its regulatory and legal responsibilities are met and comply with charity accounting practices.
- Oversee the annual budget, ensure that charity accounts are prepared and that key issues and risks are reported to the Trustee Board in a timely and effective manner.
- Lead in the development and implementation of finance policies, such as reserves, cash handling and systems of internal control.
- Liaise with external auditors or advisors, if applicable.
About You:
You do not need to have previous charity board experience; we welcome fresh perspectives. We are looking for someone with:
- Demonstrable experience in financial management, bookkeeping, or commercial finance.
- Proven history of adhering to regulatory frameworks.
- An understanding of trustee accountabilities
- Experience in auditing, risk management, reserves policies, and safeguarding investments.
- 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 governance skills as a voting member of the board.
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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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