OverviewParenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) is looking for a motivated and socially-committed finance professional to serve as the legal-focused trustee on PLH’s trustee board. The Finance Trustee will provide expert advice on PLH’s financial management, ensuring financial sustainability, compliance, and robust financial governance. Our leadership team is keen to shape the role with the trustee’s input; examples of support the Finance Trustee could provide include:• Overseeing financial strategy, budgeting, and long-term financial planning.• Ensuring compliance with financial regulations, reporting standards, and auditing requirements.• Providing oversight of financial reporting, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and transparency.• Supporting income diversification strategies and sustainability planning.• Reviewing financial risks, internal controls, and risk management processes.• Working closely with the PLH Leadership Team to ensure robust financial policies and procedures are in place.• Providing guidance on investment and funding allocation decisions. Responsibilities• Ensure that PLH complies with its governing document, UK charity law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.• Contribute to the strategic direction of PLH and support its mission and values.• Oversee financial stability and ensure responsible resource management.• Provide scrutiny and oversight of PLH’s operations, ensuring accountability and transparency.• Act as an ambassador for PLH, promoting its work and building relationships with key stakeholders.• Attend and actively participate in board meetings, contributing to effective decision-making.• Support risk management by identifying and addressing potential finance and regulatory challenges.For more information on the role of trustees in the UK, please see the Charity Commission and Companies House guidance. Time Commitment• Trustees are expected to attend quarterly board meetings (virtual or in-person) and contribute additional time for strategic planning, committee meetings, and advisory support as needed.• The estimated commitment is 6-10 hours per month. Term + Remuneration• The term is three years, renewable for an additional term.• This is a voluntary role, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed. Desired Qualifications• Finance professional with qualifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or significant experience in financial management.• Experience in UK charity finance, risk assessment, and financial sustainability.• Ability to interpret financial reports and guide financial strategy.• Commitment to PLH’s mission and governance responsibilities. ContactTo ask questions about the role, or to arrange a meeting with our CEO, or to submit your CV for consideration, please contact us at recruitment@parentingforlifelonghealth.org.
