Treasurer in Oxford

Treasurer

Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) is a UK‑registered charity dedicated to reducing global malnutrition through knowledge exchange, research and advocacy. Since its founding, ENN has worked at the forefront of nutrition thought leadership, enabling evidence‑based programming and policy development to improve nutrition outcomes in low‑ and middle‑income countries and crisis settings.

We work in close partnership with national governments, UN bodies, NGOs, academic institutions and funders to strengthen the design and delivery of nutrition interventions. Our areas of expertise include infant and young child feeding in emergencies, the management of wasting and stunting, adolescent nutrition and maternal and infant care for at‑risk groups, including through our MAMI initiative. ENN also publishes Field Exchange, a globally recognised technical publication in humanitarian nutrition.

The Treasurer’s Role

The Treasurer is a key member of the Board of Trustees, overseeing the charity’s financial performance and sustainability and leading the Finance Sub‑committee (FSC) to inform Board decision‑making.

Specific Responsibilities

• Guide the board in its understanding of ENN’s financial strategy, budget management and risk oversight.
• Chair the Finance Sub‑committee, ensuring well‑structured and inclusive discussions, clear decision making and effective follow‑up on actions.
• Build a strong, supportive and transparent relationship with the Finance Manager, providing guidance and challenge as a critical friend and ensuring effective communication between the Board and the Management Team on financial strategy.
• Advise on auditor identification, engagement and management.
• Oversee ENN’s Reserves Policy and their management.
• Oversee compliance with UK Charity and Company Law.
• Review ENN’s financial systems and reporting in relation to project delivery, transparency and accountability.
• Approve banking and investment decisions.
• Back‑stop technical resources to the Finance Manager, CEO and Chair.
• Report any financial improprieties or misconduct.
• Attend quarterly Board and Finance Sub‑committee meetings and contribute to strategic development, safeguarding, respecting and demonstrating ENN’s values, policies and reputation.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive senior management experience in finance, with relevant qualifications (AAT, ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience overseeing annual audits and managing auditors.
• Understanding of the role of a Trustee and how Trustees can interact with ENN’s Management Team to achieve the best outcomes.
• Experience with multiple income/project organisations.
• Experience in the not‑for‑profit sector is desirable.
• Prior board experience is desirable.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship‑building skills.

Time Commitment

The Treasurer will commit to approximately three fixed board meetings per year, each lasting half a day, plus the associated Finance Sub‑committee meetings. The role also includes occasional ad‑hoc meetings and additional support as agreed. Trustees serve a four‑year term, renewable once.

Remuneration

This is an unpaid, voluntary position. Reasonable expenses for attendance at Board meetings and other Trustee activities will be reimbursed in line with ENN’s policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

ENN is committed to diversity and inclusion and to building a culture where every staff member and volunteer is recognised and valued as an individual. We actively encourage applications from a broad range of experiences and backgrounds, and are particularly interested in improving representation of younger people and minority ethnic groups on our Board.