ILP is seeking a Treasurer for its Board of trustees to advise on financial governance. In addition to usual governance responsibilities, the Treasurer will support the Chair in providing advice to the Board of trustees and the Executive Director on financial issues. The incoming Treasurer would start by Q3 2026 (by our September board meeting), including a handover period with our current Treasurer.

All Board members are also responsible for providing oversight to the operations of the charity in accordance with their obligations as trustees. They are required to review Board papers and play a key role in decision making in relation to ensuring the effective running of the charity, ensuring it fulfils its purpose; maintain oversight and control over financial matters; monitor the delivery of programme work; and engage in strategic decision-making affecting the future development of the charity.

ILP is a growing and ambitious organisation, with its budget doubling in size in recent years. Currently with an annual budget of approx. £635K and additional £6M+ in pro bono support, we are looking to strengthen succession planning for the Board’s leadership, including the Treasurer role, as we continue to grow and move to the next level. We are therefore seeking a qualified accountant (eg CIMA, ACCA, ACA, CIPFA or AAT). We welcome applications from people with experience in the private, public or charitable sector, although some experience working with small to mid-sized charities would be desirable.

Person Specification

• Fully qualified chartered accountant or equivalent qualification;

• UK charity or similar accounting experience;

• Interest in the thematic areas and support for the objectives of the charity;

• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to effectively support the charity;

• Good communication skills and independent judgment.

Key Responsibilities

1.      Strategic

• Assist and advise in the implementation of the Charity’s strategy with particular focus on ensuring that the Charity has the necessary resources for its delivery;

• Advise on taking on new donors / new compliance requirements.

2.      Financial

• Support the Chair to present financial advice and reports to the Board in a format that helps the Board understand the charity’s financial position;

• Advise on appropriate financial policies and accounting procedures and controls, as these come up for regular review.

3.      Governance

In collaboration with all other members of the Board:

• Ensure the charity is carrying out its purpose for the public benefit;

• Comply with the charity’s governing document and the law, particularly as it pertains to the charity’s financial duties and responsibilities;

• Act in the charity’s best interests;

• Help to manage the charity’s resources responsibly by ensuring financial stability and the proper investment of charity funds;

• Act with reasonable care and skill;

• Safeguard the good name and values of the charity;

• Declare any conflicts of interest while carrying out the duties of a trustee;

• Attend meetings and subcommittee meetings as appropriate and read board papers in preparation.