Are you passionate about giving back to the community? Love working with
numbers? Tynemouth District Scouts is looking for a dedicated Treasurer to join our Trustee Board. Help shape our financial strategy and ensure we continue to inspire young people.
๐ Who we need: Someone with financial expertise, a passion for making a
difference, and an eye for detail.
๐๏ธ Time commitment: Flexible hours with regular board meetings of 2 hours every
other month.
๐ Why youโll love it: Impact young lives, grow your leadership skills, and join a
committed, fun team.
Apply today and be part of something amazing.
Overview:
Whilst all trustees are collectively responsible for the management of the
resources, the Treasurer will provide sound financial administration, support
and information to the Trustee Board and District in accordance with the
Policy, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association.
Responsible to:
- The Tynemouth District Scout Trustee Board
Role of Treasurer - Manage and monitor the financial activities of the District and Trustee Board.
- Act as Treasurer for Tynemouth Scout Council.
- Prepare and present financial reports and accounts to the Trustee Board.
- Leading the Trustee Board in the creation of budgets and financial planning
and monitoring of these. - Ensuring that all financial reports, annual statements of account and
supporting documents (including receipts, cheque books and bank
statements) are maintained accurately and in accordance with legal
regulations. - Ensuring that the District is financially able to function, has appropriate
reserves and accounting procedures and controls in place. - Prepare the Annual Statement of Accounts for independent examination and
approval by the Trustee Board and presenting these at the Annual General
Meeting. - Administering the process of Independent Examination of the Annual
Statement of Accounts in accordance with Policy, Organisation and Rules. - Membership and attendance of any finance working groups or sub-
Committees set by the Trustee Board where appropriate.
To achieve the above the Treasurer is expected to have the following skills:
- Strong organisational skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to think creatively and solve problems
- Previous experience of financial management or the role of a Charity
Treasurer - Able to analyse financial information effectively
- Good IT skills
- Ability to summarise financial information for different audiences
- Willing to speak oneโs mind and listen to the views of others.
- Able to maintain independent and objective judgement
Note: any other tasks are to be agreed with the Board of Trustees.
Application pack is available from Elizabeth Hay –
Elizabeth.Hay@northumberlandscouts.org.uk
If you would like to discuss the opportunities further, please contact the Chair,
Liz Hay by email: elizabeth.hay@northumberlandscouts.org.uk
Please submit your CV with a covering letter highlighting your suitability and
why you wish to join Tynemouth District Scout Board.
Closing date: 31st March 2025
Return applications to: Liz Hay via elizabeth.hay@northumberlandscouts.org.uk
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