West Midlands Heritage Trust, along with its three partner project trusts, is seeking to appoint a new Trustee Treasurer to its board. This is an exciting opportunity to help guide our work in rescuing, restoring, and finding sustainable new uses for historic buildings in our region. We are four building preservation trusts all based in the West Midlands, working together to share our knowledge and experience to save Historic Buildings at Risk. West Midlands Heritage is made up of: West Midlands Historic Buildings Trust, Worcestershire Building Preservation Trust, and Wolverhampton Heritage Trust. Our previous projects range in age and type from a 16th Century farmhouse to a Georgian townhouse and a Victorian Cemetery Chapel. As well as projects to protect and rescue historic buildings, the Trusts organise a range of activities and events to encourage and involve our members and local communities, as well as contribute to professional development within the sector. We are seeking a volunteer Trustee Treasurer with an interest in saving historic buildings at risk and contributing to their local community. The Treasurer plays a key role in supporting the financial governance of the Trusts and helping to ensure their long-term sustainability. Working with fellow Trustees and staff, including a Finance Officer, the Treasurer will oversee financial reporting, budgeting and financial controls, and provide advice on financial matters affecting the organisation. Finance, accountancy or bookkeeping Financial management of charities, businesses, or within the public sector Strategic financial planning Risk management or governance A recognised accounting qualification would be advantageous but is not essential. It is not necessary to have previous trustee experience, as support and guidance will be given. Attendance at up to SIX evening meetings of The Council of Management per year, plus the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Attendance at finance sub-committee meetings. Preparation of financial reports for the Council of Management and the AGM Responsible for overseeing Finance Officer role and activities Oversight of Trust bank accounts and authorisation of payments, monthly, with Finance Officer Oversight of Restricted Fund Management, with Finance Officer Liaison with the Trust’s appointed accountants (book-keeping) and auditors, with Finance Officer Trustees are elected for a 3-year term of office, and may offer themselves for re-election thereafter. We are keen to make the role of Trustee Treasurer accessible to all and will endeavour to make necessary arrangements for individuals unable to attend in person, including the use of online meeting platforms.
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West Midlands Heritage Trust Recruitment Team
