Visably (formerly British Wireless for the Blind Fund) are looking for a Treasurer to join our board at a genuinely exciting moment. Visably is transforming into a technology empowerment service for people with sight loss, and we’ve recently completed an ambitious rebrand to match. We need a sharp financial mind to help us navigate the road ahead and build the foundations for long-term sustainability.
We want someone who will roll their sleeves up and actively shape our financial strategy alongside the Chief Executive and board, bringing rigour, challenge and sound judgement to some real financial challenges. This is a role for someone who gets energised by turning things around, not just maintaining the status quo.
What we're looking for
Someone with strong financial planning and financial strategy experience, a hands-on approach, and a genuine commitment to the charity's mission. You don't need a background in the sight loss sector, but you do need to care about what we do and be ready to make a real difference.
What you'll be doing
- Leading on financial oversight and reporting to the board
- Working closely with the CEO and Financial Controller to shape long-term financial planning
- Providing strategic financial input as we grow, evolve and rebrand
- Chairing the quarterly Finance Sub-Group
- Supporting the year-end accounts and audit process
- Helping us build a financially resilient organisation fit for the future
What's involved
Four board meetings per year, one in person and three online, plus a festive get-together and ad hoc support as needed. You'll also chair a quarterly Finance Sub-Group and provide support around the audit and year-end accounts. We're mindful of people's time and will make sure the commitment is manageable for the right person.
Trusteeship is a voluntary role, and we're committed to making it work for the right person.
Interested?
We would love to hear from you. To find out more or arrange an informal conversation, please get in touch with Sophie Jones, Chief Executive: sophie@visably.org.uk
To formally apply for this vacancy, please complete the online application form found on our website: https://www.visably.org.uk/about-us/careers/trustees/
We welcome interest from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse board that reflects the communities we serve.
Additional support document Treasurer (Trustee) for Visably
Visably (formerly British Wireless for the Blind Fund) is a national charity helping people living with sight loss to access the technology, audio solutions, services and support that can make everyday life easier and more independent.
We are an established charity with a long history, but we are also an organisation undergoing significant change. Our recent rebrand from British Wireless for the Blind Fund to Visably reflects a much broader evolution in what we do and the role we want to play in the future.
Technology has transformed the way people access information, communicate and navigate everyday life, but it can also create barriers for people living with sight loss. Visably is evolving to meet that challenge. Our ambition is to become a go-to organisation for innovative, inclusive and trustworthy audio solutions and information services, helping people with sight loss navigate modern technology with greater confidence.
This is therefore an exciting and important time to become involved with us. We are a small, agile charity where trustees have the opportunity to make a genuine contribution, not only through good governance but by bringing their professional expertise to the decisions that will shape our future.
As we develop Visably and work to increase our impact, building long-term financial resilience is a key priority. We are looking for a Treasurer who wants to play an active part in that journey, working collaboratively with our Chief Executive, Financial Controller and fellow trustees to help us build a strong and sustainable organisation for the future.
About Visably
Our mission is to provide audio solutions, services and support that enhance the lives of people living with sight loss.
Our vision is to become the go-to organisation by developing innovative, inclusive and trustworthy audio solutions and information services that truly empower people to navigate modern technology with confidence.
We are proud of our heritage as British Wireless for the Blind Fund, while recognising that the needs of the people we support – and the technology available to them – have changed considerably. Our move to Visably represents our commitment to remaining relevant, innovative and responsive to those changing needs.
We are a relatively small organisation, which means trustees can have a meaningful influence on our direction. Our Board works collectively, with trustees contributing their individual experience and perspectives to strategy, governance and organisational development.
For our Treasurer in particular, this is an opportunity to do more than review figures at Board meetings. The role provides the opportunity to bring financial insight and strategic thinking to the organisation as we strengthen our financial planning, build resilience and consider how Visably can grow its impact over the longer term.
We welcome people who are enthusiastic about our mission and who value a collaborative, practical approach. Previous experience within the sight loss sector is not required; what matters is a genuine interest in what we are trying to achieve and a willingness to use your expertise to help us get there.
