At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee financial governance and guide strategic direction for a leading charity.
- Company: Join the Emergency Nutrition Network, a UK charity tackling global malnutrition.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in governance and make a real impact in nutrition.
- Other info: Flexible commitment with opportunities for professional development and networking.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven team improving lives through better nutrition.
- Qualifications: Senior finance management experience and understanding of charity governance required.
The predicted salary is between 59576 - 70000 £ per year.
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.
We are now seeking a Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees, oversee financial governance, and support ENN’s strategic direction as we enter our next phase of growth and impact.
The Treasurer Role
Being an ENN Trustee is an important, influential and valuable role. The Treasurer plays a vital role in overseeing the charity’s financial performance and sustainability; leading the Finance sub-committee (FSC) to inform the board in its decision making. Specific responsibilities include:
- 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.
- Advise on Auditor identification, engagement and management.
- Oversight of ENN’s Reserves Policy and management.
- Oversee compliance with UK Charity and Company Law.
- Review of ENN’s financial systems and reporting, to the extent they serve project delivery, transparency and accountability.
- Approval of ENN’s Banking and Investments.
- Reporting any financial improprieties or misconduct.
- Attend quarterly Board and finance sub-committee meetings and contribute to strategic development.
- Safeguard, respect and demonstrate ENN’s values, policies and reputation.
Required Knowledge and Skills
- Extensive senior management experience in finance, with relevant qualifications (AAT / ACCA or equivalent).
- Experience in overseeing annual audits, identifying and managing auditors.
- Understanding of the role of a Trustee and how Trustees can interact with ENN’s Management Team to best effect.
- Experience of multiple income/project organisations.
- Experience in the not-for-profit sector is desirable.
- Prior experience of working with or on a board is desirable.
- Strong inter-personal and relationship-building skills.
Time Commitment - And our Commitment to You
Your commitment in an average year is likely to be 3 pre-fixed board meetings, each of half a day. Each of these are preceded by sub-committee meetings, usually of ninety-minutes, and each trustee is expected to allocate time to prepare for all meeting and participate in one sub-committee. The Treasurer chairs the Finance sub-committee. Other committee and ad hoc meetings and additional support will be arranged as agreed.
Trustees serve a four-year term, renewable once. Board meetings are held virtually, with an intention to hold one facilitated face to face meeting at, or near, the ENN office in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, every two years. Sub-committee meetings are convened remotely.
Remuneration
This is an unpaid, voluntary position. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed for attendance at Board meetings and other Trustee activities in line with ENN’s policies.
Our Values and Commitment to Equality, Diversity
At present our annual turnover is around £1.5m, we employ 20+ staff and engage up to a dozen consultants. With our 2024-28 strategy, we are keen to drive even greater impact by exploring new and innovative approaches and increasing our reach further still.
Vision
Our vision is: ‘Every individual confronted by malnutrition has access to the knowledge, tools, services and resources they require to meet their needs’.
Our History
Founded in 1996 in Ireland, ENN has a long and rich history in global nutrition. ENN was generously hosted by Trinity College Dublin for its first eight years, before relocating to Oxfordshire in 2004 and is now a UK registered Charity.
Who We Are Now
Our Strategy aims to enhance the effectiveness of nutrition policy and programming by improving knowledge, stimulating learning, building evidence and providing support and encouragement to practitioners and decision-makers involved in nutrition and related interventions.
ENN is highly committed to diversity and inclusion, to enabling and promoting flexible working for our staff, and to supporting continued professional development.
Our Governance
ENN is a UK-registered charity governed by the Board of Trustees and a set of ‘Articles of Association’. The Board currently has three sub-committees.
Remote Treasurer in Southend-on-Sea employer: The Emergency Nutrition Network
Emergency Nutrition Network (ENN) is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to global nutrition efforts while working within a supportive and inclusive culture. As a UK-registered charity based in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, ENN fosters professional growth through active participation in board governance and strategic decision-making, all while championing diversity and inclusion. Joining ENN means being part of a dedicated team that values collaboration and integrity, making a meaningful impact on the lives of those affected by malnutrition worldwide.
Contact Details:
The Emergency Nutrition Network Recruitment Team
