Who we are
Humanimal Trust drives collaboration between doctors, vets and researchers so that all humans and animals benefit from sustainable and equal medical progress, but not at the expense of an animal’s life. This is One Medicine.
As a charity, we are unique leaders and drivers of this vision in the clinical environment and in public. The pursuit of One Medicine is not the sole preserve of professionals; we can all influence those with responsibility for achieving change.
The role
Join us as Treasurer and Trustee of Humanimal Trust
Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion
for good governance and a commitment to making a difference? Are you skilled at
translating complex financial information into clear insights? If so, we would
welcome your application to join our Board of Trustees as Treasurer.
This is a pivotal role at the heart of our charity, helping to shape our
strategic direction and support our mission to drive collaboration between
human and animal medicine, for the benefit of both.
About the role:
The Treasurer works alongside fellow trustees and relevant
staff to oversee Humanimal Trust’s financial strategy, planning and management.
You will provide the Board with clear, comprehensive information to inform
decisions, ensure financial systems and controls are sound, and advise on the
financial implications of strategic and operational plans.
You’ll bring:
- Professional
financial expertise (e.g. accounting and financial management expertise). - A
strong understanding of charity finance and governance, or a willingness
to learn. - The
ability to analyse, explain and present financial information clearly to
non-specialists. - Strategic
thinking and sound judgement. - Commitment
to the mission and values of Humanimal Trust.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing
the preparation of budgets, management accounts, financial statements and
cashflow forecasts. - Ensuring
effective financial systems and controls are in place. - Supporting
compliance with relevant legislation and reporting requirements. - Ensuring
the Board understands and fulfils its financial responsibilities. - Advising
on financial risks and opportunities in relation to strategy and
operations. - Overseeing
the preparation of the annual accounts and reports for submission to
relevant authorities.
What’s in it for you?
- A
unique opportunity to use your financial skills to make a lasting impact
on healthcare for both humans and animals. - Development
of career enhancing skills and experience, including charity finance,
governance and leadership. - The
opportunity to be part of a team of passionate trustees, staff, and
volunteers.
Appointment term: A minimum term of three years,
with the possibility of two consecutive terms (six years) in total.
Time commitment: Quarterly Board meetings, c.2h
per meeting, plus preparation, with some additional input for finance-specific
matters.
Preferred background, knowledge and experience: An
experienced accounting professional, ideally with knowledge of charity finance
This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will
be reimbursed.
If you would like to use your financial skills to help drive
positive change in human and animal medicine, we would love to hear from
you.
If you would like to use your financial skills to help drive positive change in human and animal medicine, we would love to hear from you. Please contact joeb@humanimaltrust.org.uk to apply.
Supporting document(s)
- treasurer-role-description.pdf - Download
