Financial Trustee

About this role

We would welcome applications for new Trustees from those who have:

• Financial and Accounting background – Accounting qualifications.
• Experience at strategic level within an organisation.
• Ability to analyse information and have full understanding of the College’s finances.
• Vision, enthusiasm and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.​

We are committed to equality and diversity and aim to ensure that the Board is composed of Trustees who reflect the community at large. We will be honest – our Board of Trustees is not as diverse as we would like. We would strongly encourage applications from under-represented and minority groups.

If you feel you have the skills and experience needed to support and enhance the work of our Trustees, we look forward to hearing from you. Please fill in the interest form on our website, and we will contact you for an informal chat.

When you can volunteer

Requirements

• Relevant qualification or training
• Willing to take a DBS Check

It is essential that the Board of Trustees have a diverse skillset. For this round of recruitment, we are particularly looking for a financial trustee with the following:

- Is a chartered Accountant, who is registered with any of the following: ACCA, ICAEW or the IFA.
- Experience in making financial decisions.
- Experience in financial planning and can make suggestions and recommendations to improve finances.
- Have a proven track record of improving finances and increase its income.
- Experience at strategic level within an organisation.
- Knowledge of vocational provision and experience of operating within the Ofsted education inspection framework.

All trustees must have the following (essential criteria):

- Commitment to the mission of Homefield College
- Willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort
- Strategic vision
- Good, independent judgement
- Ability to think creatively
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- Leadership skills
- Good communication and interpersonal skills

We would also appreciate trustees who have the following (desirable criteria):

- Knowledge and understanding of autistic people and people with learning and communication disabilities.
- Awareness of developments across education, care and charity sectors

Location

Location Homefield College Of Further Education, Loughborough Road, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, UK