Join our Board!
ADD International is seeking a new Treasurer to serve on its Board as existing Trustees step down after serving their full terms. This is a very exciting opportunity for a new Trustee to join us and be part of the next steps in a transformational phase of ADD’s work.
Role: Treasurer
Estimated Time commitment: 1-2 days a month.
Term: All our Trustees serve a 4-year term that may be renewed for an additional term of 4 years.
Remuneration: None. In line with current UK charity legislation these are voluntary roles. However reasonable expenses to undertake the role are covered and agreed on in advance.
Location: Virtual, but we aim to hold one in person board meeting a year to allow deeper reflection and in-person connections to support the work we do.
Closing date: 30 July 9am UK time
As an organisation that works with disability justice activists in Africa and Asia we are clear that lived experience of disability is hugely important to our mission. Priority for this role will be given to disabled people. We want to see you at your best and so please let us know if there are any adjustments at all that we can make to the recruitment process to ensure that it works for you. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout recruitment and employment.
What is the role of a Trustee?
Trustees will contribute to the development of ADD International through:
- Shaping, sustaining and reviewing ADD’s aims and strategies and ensuring they remain relevant to the vision, purpose and values of the organisation throughout the transformation process, and beyond
- Providing appropriate advice, guidance and assurance on policies including safeguarding
- Attending Board meetings, convened by the Co-Chairs
- Providing independent support, guidance and challenge on operational and financial management
In addition to the above, the Treasurer will:
- Monitor the financial administration of ADD and report to the Board on its financial health
- Chair the Board’s Risk and Finance & Safeguarding Sub-Committee
- Monitor and advise on financial viability
- Oversee budgets, management accounts and annual financial statements
- Lead the Board’s duty regarding accounting records and stewardship of resources
We would like the Treasurer to have the following:
- Relevant finance qualifications and experience
- Significant finance experience within an INGO or grant maker, including senior-level experience, or previous experience acting as a Treasurer
- Appropriate personal motivation and empathy with the values and aspirations of ADD
- Ability to think strategically, challenge constructively and exercise independent judgement
- Ability to listen openly, work well with difference and gain trust and respect
- Openness to reflect and learn as a Trustee
- Willingness to devote time, enthusiasm and effort to the role
Please see the terms of reference below for further information on the role and what is required.
How to apply
Interested applicants should send the following attachments by email:
- A CV of no more than 2 pages, including names and contact details of two referees (that we will only contact after asking permission).
- Completed equal opportunities form
- Answers to the following questions. (It is important to note that these will be anonymised and reviewed before the shortlisting panel looks at the CVs of candidates, so it is requested that applicants do not include their name on these responses). These questions can either be answered in written form, of no more than 900 words or or as an audio/video file lasting no more than 5 minutes.
- What assets, experiences and skills would you bring to the ADD Board?
- What are the key trends in the disability and international development sectors that you think the Board at ADD will need to be aware of over the next 5 years?
- How do you think a Board of Trustees can best support an organisation going through transformation and change?
We ask that applications are in English, however we recognise and will take into account the fact that for most people this will be a second language.
These should be sent to recruitment@add.org.uk and the deadline for submitting applications is 30 July at 9am UK time.
If you need an accessible format, please contact recruitment@add.org.uk and specify which format you require.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted.