Organisation

Morts Astley Heritage Trust

Damhouse

Astley

M29 7TX

 

Role and Opportunity Details  (You must be 18+ to apply for this role)

Deputy Board Treasurer.

In addition to the specific responsibilities of a Trustee (please see separate role advert – VO10563), the Deputy Treasurer has the following responsibilities:

  • Deputise for and support the Treasurer when necessary and assume any or all of the duties in the absence of the Treasurer or as delegated by the Treasurer.
  • Liaise closely with the Treasurer and assist them in the financial management of the charity.
  • Assist the Treasurer in developing the annual budget, and individual event budgets.
  • Support the Treasurer to ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.

 

Specific Skills Required

  • Operational financial knowledge/experience.
  • Good, independent judgement.
  • An ability to think creatively.
  • An ability to express one’s opinion in a constructive manner.
  • An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
  • An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
  • Be willing to undertake any required training in your role, particularly with respect to the Legal duties of a Trustee per the Charity Commission of England and Wales.

Prior Trustee experience is desirable but not essential as the successful candidates will have the benefit of learning the role under the mentorship of the current Treasurer

 

Benefits of Volunteering with this organisation

  • Make a positive impact for the residents of Astley and the surrounding area by ensuring MAHT is sustainable and meeting the needs of the community.
  • Meet people and build relationships with trustees, staff, other volunteers, key stakeholders.
  • Build on your governance, leadership and strategy skills.
  • Develop skills and experience to be an Honorary Trustee Board Treasurer in the future.

 

Level of commitment required 

Ongoing Volunteer Opportunity.

 

Date(s) / Time(s) Required

The MAHT Trustee Board usually meets in the mornings for approximately 2 hours (9.30 am – 11.30 am), every 4-6 weeks.  You will also need to attend other meetings if you’re involved in specific projects, or support events.  This can equate on average to 1-2 days a month.

 

Volunteer Opportunity Number

VO10566    (please make a note of this ‘VO’ number if applying for this role).

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