Treasurer Volunteer manager
Chair Where you will be based
Community Why we want you
By volunteering with us you’ll be helping to find positive solutions for the issues facing the countryside and the environment. By applying your skills and experience you can make a real difference and be a central part of a friendly and passionate charity. As treasurer you’ll ensure our financial affairs are conducted within legal requirements and good practice. You’ll work closely with the chair and trustees to oversee the financial sustainability and development of our charity. We’re ideally looking for volunteers with experience in financial management and a passion for environmental and countryside issues. What you will be doing
Keeping accurate records of income and expenditure in line with legal regulations Helping us to set an annual budget Being a signatory for cheque payments and reimbursing invoices and expenses Preparing financial reports and submitting accounts for independent audit Updating National CPRE about our charity finances Assisting with funding applications and accounting for external funding Where relevant, ensuring employment regulations are met eg staff salaries Being a positive advocate for CPRE and encouraging others to support our work Safeguarding the good name and values of our charity We ask that all trustees are, or are willing to become, members of CPRE The skills you need
A commitment to CPRE policies, brand, campaigns and initiatives Ability to keep accurate records and confidence in handling finances Experience of setting and managing budgets Experience in financial software and spreadsheets Experience of forward planning income and expenditure Be able to provide financial updates and present information in an understandable way Access to a computer and the internet at home Be able to commit to volunteering regularly to suit your availability including attendance at meetings Happy carrying out tasks independently and as part of a team Good written and verbal communication skills What's in it for you
Use your skills and experience to contribute to the success of our charity and make a positive difference to the countryside Meet like-minded people and enjoy being part of a team Enhance your CV by developing new skills and gaining valuable experience We’ll support you to develop in your volunteering role and provide you with relevant training We’ll give you a reference for your future work or volunteering Get involved with social events and workshops on a local and national level, including the annual CPRE conference The opportunity to attend a volunteer induction day at CPRE’s national office in London or a regional centre We provide out-of-pocket travel expenses Disclaimer #J-18808-Ljbffr