Finance Trustee
| Company: | Web Recruit Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Meets national minimum wage |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Working pattern: | Remote |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Dec 2026 |
Summary
Finance Trustee
Home-based (with occasional travel to London for meetings)
About Us
We are iCatCare, the global cat welfare charity improving care for cats by educating and driving positive change worldwide through trusted, science-backed and expert-led education, advice and support. Our ambition is that cats experience Cat Friendly care in every interaction they have with people and in environments where care is provided, from homes and veterinary clinics to communities and homing centres.
We are now looking for a Finance Trustee to join our Board in a voluntary capacity.
You will need to be available to attend four Board meetings each year during normal office hours, including at least two in person in London, alongside four virtual Finance and Risk sub-committee meetings of approximately two hours each.
The Role
As a Finance Trustee, you will provide financial oversight and strategic guidance to help ensure the effective governance and long-term sustainability of our organisation.
Working as a key member of our Board of Trustees, you will contribute to the development and implementation of our strategy, ensuring our activities align with our charitable purpose and monitoring progress against agreed objectives.
You will also play an active role in the Finance and Risk sub-committee, providing guidance on financial management, charity accounting compliance, investment decisions and risk management to support our financial stability.
Additionally, you will:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and governing documents
- Review financial performance, including management accounts and reserves
- Support compliance with Charity SORP requirements
- Monitor strategic and financial risks and recommend appropriate controls
- Contribute to investment portfolio oversight
- Approve operational strategies and policies
- Ensure resources are used in accordance with the charity's objectives
Please note, you will be expected to attend an induction session before your first Board meeting and undertake relevant training as required. Out-of-pocket expenses incurred when travelling to meetings can be claimed.
About You
To be considered as a Finance Trustee, you will need:
- Experience of developing and implementing a strategic vision
- An understanding of the charity financial framework, including funds, reserves and review of quarterly management accounts
- Knowledge or awareness of Charity Commission guidelines and Charities SORP compliance requirements
- Knowledge of identifying, monitoring and mitigating strategic and financial risks
- A practical understanding of investment portfolios to support the Board and Executive Team on investment decisions
- A willingness to actively participate in discussions and challenge the status quo when required
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship and to act in the best interests of the organisation
- A willingness to meet the minimum time requirements
The closing date for this role is 13th December 2026.
Other organisations may call this role Trustee, Charity Trustee, Financial Trustee, Board Trustee, Finance Board Member, Trustee Board Member, Finance and Risk Trustee, or Charity Finance Trustee.
Webrecruit and iCatCare are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to join us as a Finance Trustee, please apply via the button shown.
This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.