Treasurer

Oversee the financial affairs of World Heritage UK (WHUK), with the assistance of WHUK’s Business Manager, and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice:
• Attend Board Meetings (usually 4 a year) and advise the Board on matters relating to finance and risk
• Be accountable for organisational audit processes, receipts, payments and insurance
• Be responsible for maintaining the WHUK Organisational Risk and Issues Register and Business Continuity Plan.
• Monitor and report on the financial health of the organisation to the Trustees, ensuring they are aware of their financial obligations and interpreting financial data where required
• Take the lead on ensuring WHUK’s financial probity and transparency
• Oversee and be accountable for the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits
• Prepare and deliver the Treasurer’s Report to the Annual General Meeting
• Chair the WHUK Risk & Resources Committee
• Line manage any WHUK staff as delegated by the Chair
• Liaise with relevant staff, committee members and/or volunteers to ensure the financial viability of the organisation by:
• Overseeing the production of an annual budget and propose its adoption at the last meeting of the previous financial year.
• Appointing and liaising with auditors/an independent examiner
• Ensuring proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures and controls are in place
• Maintain knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations.
• Act as a spokesperson for WHUK, deputising for the Chair as required including at the Board meetings or on committees
• Undertake other duties as necessary in pursuance of the adopted aims of the organisation
• Appointed by a majority vote of the WHUK Board of Trustees
• A 3-year term of office is considered standard with the option to extend into a second term. Maximum two terms (6 years). May be reappointed after an interval of at least 2 years.