Treasurer Trustee

Join our board as a treasurer: help us navigate a path to a sustainable future

Are you a finance professional with a passion for making a difference? CMV Action are seeking a proactive and committed treasurer to join our board of trustees, bringing financial expertise and strategic guidance to help our charity navigate a challenging period.

About CMV Action

CMV Action is the only charity in the UK providing support and information to families affected by congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV). Congenital CMV is the most common viral infection that can affect babies before birth, with potential long-term health impacts such as hearing loss, developmental delays and vision loss. It can also cause miscarriage and stillbirth.

As many as 1 in 200 newborn babies are born with congenital CMV.  The majority of these will not have any symptoms.  However, around 1 in 1,000 born in the UK every year will have permanent disabilities as a result of congenital CMV – around 900 children every year.  As congenital CMV is a relatively unknown condition, it is a common misconception that it is rare.  It is in fact more common than Down’s syndrome, Toxoplasmosis, Spina Bifida or Cystic Fibrosis.

The Role

As treasurer, you will play a key role in overseeing the financial health of our charity and ensuring we are well-positioned to continue our work. You will work with us to ensure that the charity complies with its governing document, charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.  This is an opportunity to make a significant difference by contributing your financial expertise to help us develop and implement a sustainable funding strategy.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a Treasurer who shares our values and can bring the following skills and experience to our board:

• Financial expertise: A background in finance, accounting, or financial management, with a qualification in line with a recognised professional body (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW). Experience in charity finance is highly desirable.
• Proactive and purposeful: Ability to think strategically, explore new financial pathways, and drive change to support the charity’s long-term viability.
• Collaborative spirit: Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to working closely with others to build a sustainable funding strategy.
• Accountability and integrity: A commitment to honest, transparent, and ethical financial management and reporting.
• Evidence-based decision making: An analytical mindset, using data and research to guide financial decisions that support our mission.
• Commitment to inclusivity: A passion for ensuring that our work is accessible and equitable for all, embracing the diverse needs of those affected by congenital CMV.

   

What this role involves

• Attendance at monthly finance meetings which will be held remotely during the evenings or at a convenient time for the group.
• Attendance at two in-person meetings (currently held on a Saturday in central London). Papers are circulated a week in advance and generally require two hours of advance reading.
•  Working closely with the charity book-keeper to approve budgets, accounts and financial statements and ensuring that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
• Guiding and advising fellow trustees in the board’s formal approval of the annual report and externally examined accounts.
• Commitment to be a trustee for a term of three years initially, with a view to review this at the end of the second year.

If you are inspired by our mission and values and believe you can help us build a sustainable future, we would love to hear from you.

Want to find out more?

For an informal chat, please contact Sarah Dewar, Chair of Trustees, by emailing recruitment@cmvaction.org.uk who would be happy to speak with you.