Association for Real Change 
Changing Thinking, Changing Practice, Changing Lives 

Treasurer Vacancy (Voluntary) 

A great opportunity to have a leading role for a successful charity that is achieving real change for people with learning disabilities, autistic people, or people with other support needs, and their families.

The role
We are seeking a Treasurer with experience of financial reporting, oversight and governance to join our Board of Trustees. The right candidate will work closely with the current Treasurer who will provide mentoring support until they step down from the Board in September 2026.

Trustees have individual and collective responsibility to ensure the highest standards of Governance for ARC. You will work with the ARC Chair, Board and Strategic Leadership Team to deliver our strategic vision and help ensure the long-term future and success of ARC. The Treasurer is a trustee that offers strategic and financial oversight of the charity.

The ARC Board of Trustees meet four times a year; one in-person and three online, so the role will require a degree of travel and the occasional overnight stay.  Our Board is inclusive of people with additional needs who are experts by experience. 

This is a voluntary position.  Your travel and other out of pocket expenses will be paid.

About you 
You have experience of financial reporting, oversight and governance of a charity. A financial qualification would be helpful.

We are particularly keen to hear from you if:

·      You have experience of delivering positive social change, either in your professional or personal life. 

·      You are a leader in social care, delivering or improving the support people get. 

·      You have experience monitoring the financial matters of a charity.

See role description and person specification, and strategic vision below.

Terms of Office

This post may be held for a term of 3 years, then the post holder may stand for re-election for a further 3 years, after which time the post holder must stand down.

Person Specification

·      A commitment to the values and principles of human rights, equality and inclusion.

·      Understanding of the experiences of people with learning disabilities, autistic people, or people with other support needs - and their families.

·      Knowledge and experience of accounting practices for corporate governance

·      Knowledge and experience of financial regulations governing charities and companies

·      Qualification in financial management and or financial auditing is desirable.

·      Able to commit sufficient time

·      Ability to think strategically and forward plan

·      Ability to digest, present and critically evaluate a range of information, including written reports, statistics, and verbal communications

·      Willingness to challenge and engage

·      A commitment to the value of partnership approaches to address challenges and capitalise on opportunities.

·      An ability to effectively communicate in groups.

How to apply 
To apply, please send your CV along with a written statement of no more than 500 words to describe why you are interested in the role and how you meet the requirements of the Treasurer Role Description.

ARC is an organisation that values diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. 

Please send your application by 10am on Tuesday 4 August 2026 to Vicky Shirley, Governance Co-ordinator by email to Governance@arcuk.org.uk