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We are recruiting for three positions: Chair of the Board of Trustees and Finance Trustee. More information on each post is set out below

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Chair of the Board of Trustees

Solihull Action through Advocacy (SAtA) is seeking a Chair to join our board of trustees.

We are a local charitable organisation that provides free, independent and expert advocacy to ensure that people at risk of social exclusion in Solihull have access to their full rights and privileges as citizens.

Working predominantly though not exclusively with adults with learning disabilities and autism, we ensure that those at risk of being marginalised are able to make their voices heard when important decisions are being taken about their lives; that they have the opportunity to be actively involved in their community; that behavior and practice which excludes certain groups and individuals is challenged and that vulnerable people are inspired to make positive changes in their own lives.

The organisation has 17 staff and is funded through a combination of Local Authority contracts and awards from trusts and grant making bodies. The team of 7 trustees meet quarterly and in addition individual trustees attend other sub-committees intermittently throughout the year.

We would be very pleased to hear from experienced business professionals. Applicants may be from any business or charity sector. We also welcome applications from existing trustees seeking their first role as a Chair.

The position is voluntary and reasonable expenses are paid.

Why join the charity?

· Play an integral part in the way the charity is run, ensuring it remains sustainable and financially viable

· Use your skills and expertise

· Helping a local charity to deliver its strategic objectives and give something back to the community

· Meet new people from different backgrounds

The link contains the job description/person specification.

For a full job description and person specification, please CLICK HERE and full Trustee Role description, please CLICK HERE.

To Apply

Please submit an up to date CV and covering letter setting out why you are suitable for this role to office@solihulladvocacy.org.uk - we look forward to hearing from you!

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Christine Forde, CEO, on 0121 706 4696

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FINANCE TRUSTEE

We are looking for someone with the following qualities:

Knowledge and experience of current finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations, preferably with regard to fundraising.
Knowledge and experience of financial management
Good financial analysis skills
Ability to communicate clearly

ROLE DESCRIPTION
Overall Purpose

The Finance Trustee will also be the Chair of the Board’s Finance Committee, and oversee the financial matters of the charity in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements and report to the board of trustees at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation. The finance trustee plays a lead role for the Board of Trustees in ensuring that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are in place, and are appropriate for the charity.

Although the Finance Trustee leads for the Board of Trustees in overseeing the financial matters of the charity, all trustees continue to be jointly and severally responsible, and therefore accountable, for the administration of the charity.

Main Responsibilities

· To oversee, and present budgets, accounts, management accounts and financial statements to the Board of Trustees after discussion with the finance officer, where applicable.

· To ensure that proper accounts and records are kept, ensuring financial resources are spent and invested in line with the charity’s policies, good governance, legal and regulatory requirements.

· To be instrumental in the development and implementation of financial, reserves and investment policies.

Main Duties

· Liaising, where applicable, with the finance officer or other appropriate member of staff responsible for the financial activities of the organisation.

· Chairing the finance committee in line with the governance policy and terms of reference, and reporting back to the Board of Trustees.

· Liaising with the charity’s auditors or independent examiner, where appropriate.

· Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity after liaising with the charity’s independent examiner/auditors.

· Creating, in liaison with the finance officer, sound financial instruments for the control of charity assets.

· Implementing and monitoring that specific financial controls and systems are in place and adhered to.

· Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan.

· Liaising with the charity secretary and finance officer, where applicable, to ensure that the charity’s annual accounts are compliant with the current Charities SORP.

· Acting as a counter-signatory where appropriate and for certain applications for funds.

· Maintaining sound financial management of the charity’s resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the charity’s objects.

· Contributing to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.