Treasurer

Help us bring hope and healing to people in prison

Who we are

We are the
leading yoga charity in the UK and Ireland, with 37 years’ experience sharing
meditation and yoga with people in prison. We offer personal support to
prisoners and prison staff through teaching, mentoring, peer-support and
specialist resources. We work with people of any faith or none, honouring all
recognised religions. For people in prison, we bring hope, healing and support
for reintegration into society.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a qualified finance professional who understands and supports the aims and
principles of The PPT, and who would enjoy sharing responsibility for the
strategic direction and governance of the charity.

You would
lead on monitoring
the financial administration of the charity and report to the Board regarding
its financial health, working closely with our
Finance Manager who is responsible for day-to-day financial management.

You will be joining a friendly team of Trustees, volunteers and
paid staff to help support a unique and effective organisation that offers hope
and support to people who live and work in prison.

Skills and qualifications required​

• A
  professional accountancy qualification (ICAEW or equivalent)
• Proven
  ability to communicate and explain financial information to members of the
  Board
• Analytical
  and evaluation skills, demonstrating good judgement
• Good
  communication and leadership skills
• Commitment to
  the aims and principles of The Prison Phoenix Trust

Desirable

• Experience in
  charity finance
• Working
  and/or living within easy access of The PPT’s offices in Oxford

Time Commitment

The PPT employs a Finance Manager who is responsible for
day to day financial management of the charity. The Treasurer’s involvement usually revolves around the quarterly
Trustees meetings. In practice this means:

• Spending
  several hours in the weeks before each meeting to ensure that a
  comprehensive financial report is presented and attending the meetings
• Attending two or three meetings
  with the Director and Finance Manager towards the end of the year to
  facilitate the production of a budget for the year ahead
• Occasional meetings or
  correspondence with the Finance Manager to consult on specific issues
• Attending the office in person
  where necessary to act as a counter signatory
• A day’s work reviewing the draft
  Annual Report and Accounts prior to their submission to the external
  auditors

More information about the role, responsibilities and duties are included in the job pack. To apply, please complete the application form, add your CV, and return it to recruitment@theppt.org.uk by Friday 17 October 2025. For an informal chat about the role with one of our trustees, please email recruitment@theppt.org.uk.