Do you want to improve the lives of people with disabilities and vulnerable people?

Humanity & Inclusion (HI) is an award-winning international humanitarian and development organisation.

HI UK is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed individual to become our Treasurer and Chair of the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. If you have strong financial skills, experience in audit, governance and risk, and a commitment to disability inclusion and international development, we’d love to hear from you.

Background Information and Purpose of Post

HI UK is a UK charity and part of the HI Federal Network. The successful candidate will be an active member of the HI UK Board of Trustees, contributing financial oversight and supporting effective governance.

A key element of the role is chairing the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARC), providing detailed scrutiny of financial performance, internal controls, audit processes, and organisational risk.

As a trustee of a UK charity, you will:

·       Ensure HI UK is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit

·       Comply with the HI UK Articles of Association and the law

·       Act in the best interests of HI UK

·       Ensure responsible management of HI UK’s resources

·       Act with reasonable care and skill

·       Ensure HI UK is accountable

As part of the larger HI Federal Network, you will:

• Commit to respect and defend HI’s purpose, mission, range of activity, founding values and principles that led to its creation
• Adhere to the HI Federal Network principles of solidarity, common good, delegation, mutual accountability and representation
• Contribute and adhere to the strategic direction and organisational and operational structure defined collectively for the future of the Network

As Treasurer and Chair of the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee (FARC), you will bring your financial expertise to the Board, help embed strong risk and audit practices, and ensure the organisation remains on a sound financial footing as it pursues its mission.

The role combines the strategic oversight of a Board Trustee with the specialist responsibilities of Treasurer and committee leadership. You will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer and the Finance team to provide independent scrutiny, expert guidance and constructive challenge.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Board Responsibilities

As Trustee, you will share collective responsibility for the governance and strategic direction of HI UK. This includes

·       Contributing to the Board’s strategic direction, governance and decision-making

·       Reviewing organisational performance and ensuring accountability of the executive team

·       Championing strong financial stewardship and the long-term sustainability of HI UK

·       Acting in accordance with HI UK’s values, governing documents and all relevant legal and regulatory requirements

Treasurer Responsibilities

As Treasurer, you will act as the Board’s lead voice on financial matters:

·       Overseeing the audit of the annual accounts and ensuring they present a true and fair view of the organisation’s financial position

·       Supporting and advising the HI UK Finance team on financial matters, offering expertise and constructive guidance

·       Reviewing HI UK’s financial performance and reporting regularly to the Board, helping Trustees understand and fulfil their financial responsibilities

·       Ensuring robust and effective financial control and policies are in place and fit for purpose

·       Advising on the financial implications of strategic decisions and major proposals

Chair of Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FARC) Responsibilities

As Chair of FARC, you will lead the Committee in providing focused governance oversight:

·       Working with the CEO/COO to set and prepare agendas for quarterly committee meetings

·       Chairing quarterly FARC meetings, ensuring effective discussion and clear, timely outcomes.

·       Leading review of budgets, management accounts, forecasts and annual financial statements

·       Overseeing risk management frameworks and internal controls, ensuring they remain effective and are regularly reviewed

·       Engaging actively with internal and external audit processes and ensuring appropriate financial governance is maintained

·       Providing expert guidance and constructive challenge to the management team, supporting a culture of openness and continuous improvement.