Director and Treasurer

Chase Community Solar Working from home with occasional face-to-face meetings in Staffordshire/the Midlands This is a voluntary position Chase Community Solar (CCS) is a Community Benefit Society, registered with the FCA under the Co-operatives and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. CCS was established in 2014 with the twin aims of addressing the climate emergency by installing solar PV to reduce carbon emissions, and tackling fuel poverty. The main route to achieving this goal was the installation of solar PV on 314 Cannock Chase Council bungalows which has enabled a saving of over 900,000 kg of carbon dioxide to date. CCS has recently been able to install batteries in a quarter of these properties to enable a greater level of self-consumption and therefore financial savings to the tenants, the majority of whom are elderly or with limiting circumstances. The Society has also played an active role in the Zero Carbon Rugeley Initiative which included the installation of solar PV on the local Community Centre – and aims to play an influential role in local and sub-regional climate policy. CCS has an established Community Fund which is deployed to provide additional benefits to the tenants and to the local community – and is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. We are seeking a committed and skilled individual to join our Board as a volunteer Director and Treasurer. As the Treasurer, you will play an important role in managing the Society’s financial affairs, working in partnership with our administrative and accounting contractor, Sharenergy. The Treasurer must be a member of the Society or become one by purchasing (at least) 100 £1 shares, and is appointed by the Board. The position is unremunerated, as is that of all CCS Board members. Location:

Working from home with occasional face-to-face meetings in Staffordshire/the Midlands. Key Responsibilities: In liaison with Sharenergy, provide regular financial reports and updates for the Board; Work with Sharenergy to ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting requirements; Provide financial insights to support strategic planning; Identify financial risks and propose risk mitigation strategies; Work with the Board to establish financial policies; Collaborate with other Board members; Provide financial guidance to support decision-making; Check quarterly and annual Management Accounts to identify and understand or correct any unexpected changes in performance; Maintain a 12 month cashflow forecast for presentation at Board meetings. Qualifications and Skills: Financial management or accounting background; Strong analytical skills; Good communication and interpersonal skills; Commitment to the Society’s objectives. Time Commitment: The role of Volunteer Treasurer is part-time, with an estimated commitment of 3 hours per month. Additional Information: There is currently a Board of 7 members (with a maximum of 12 allowed). The Board meets quarterly with occasional intervening meetings of the Board or the officers. CCS does not have any employees but does retain contractors for financial support and accounting, for maintenance and for occasional other tasks. For further information:

Please contact the current Treasurer, Dave Crosby, via dave_j_crosby@hotmail.com. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and covering letter outlining their relevant experience and motivation for applying. Please email your application to the Society Secretary iansmout@aol.com by 30th September 2024.

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