Volunteer Director Vacancy/Assistant Treasurer
OFFERED BY:
Notts and Lincs Credit UnionLocation(s): Castle
Address where volunteering takes place: 69 Maid Marian Way Nottingham NG1 6AJHow many places are on offer? 1
Purpose of Role:
We are seeking a Director to join the board of Notts & Lincs Credit Union, who can bring his/her own experience and voice to help us make further progress in serving our current and future members as we move forward. The Board is entirely voluntary.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Notts & Lincs Credit Union is a community and payroll savings and loans co-operative set up to support people to become more financially resilient across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. It currently has c 13,000 Members
The role of a Credit Union Director is to help shape its strategic direction as well as ensure that it maintains a sound financial state and operates within the law, the rules and the Credit Union’s policies and procedures.
We are seeking an Assistant Treasurer, working with the current Treasurer, to take on this senior role in the future. This will be a “hands-on” role and will require an understanding of the Credit Union’s accounting system. The Treasurer oversees and presents budgets, accounts and financial statements to the Board as well as working with relevant staff, external auditors and regulators, managing the overall risk appetite of the Credit Union and directing the analysis of the loan portfolio to monitor this.
The Board of Directors, all volunteers, meets monthly (on a Tuesday at 6 pm). There is a requirement to attend the AGM and occasional planning/strategy days as well as the Finance Committee which also meets once a month.
Applicants must live or work in the area.
If you are interested, we would be very pleased to hear from you by emailing info@nottsandlincscu.co.uk
The role of a Credit Union Director is to help shape its strategic direction as well as ensure that it maintains a sound financial state and operates within the law, the rules and the Credit Union’s policies and procedures.
We are seeking an Assistant Treasurer, working with the current Treasurer, to take on this senior role in the future. This will be a “hands-on” role and will require an understanding of the Credit Union’s accounting system. The Treasurer oversees and presents budgets, accounts and financial statements to the Board as well as working with relevant staff, external auditors and regulators, managing the overall risk appetite of the Credit Union and directing the analysis of the loan portfolio to monitor this.
The Board of Directors, all volunteers, meets monthly (on a Tuesday at 6 pm). There is a requirement to attend the AGM and occasional planning/strategy days as well as the Finance Committee which also meets once a month.
Applicants must live or work in the area.
If you are interested, we would be very pleased to hear from you by emailing info@nottsandlincscu.co.uk
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Finance & Accounting
WHEN REQUIRED:
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
Over 18
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? Yes