Job Overview
Apply on employer's website The Migrants' Rights Network is seeking a committed individual to act as Treasurer to achieve the organisations strategic objectives and governance duties. What are we looking for? - Some experience of governance or, offering strategic direction, and assessment to ensure the organisation meets its charitable objectives- Competency to assess the charity's financial information - Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations Knowledge of bookkeeping and financial management (as necessary). - Good financial analysis skills - Ability to communicate clearly Understanding of the migrants rights' sector in the UK Key duties and responsibilities: - Oversee the financial affairs of the organisation and ensure they are legal, constitutional and within accepted accounting practice. - Ensure proper and effective financial procedures are in place. - Monitor and feedback on the financial health of the organisation - Oversee the production of necessary financial reports/returns, accounts and audits. - To assist the Board to support MRN in delivering its overall strategy - To ensure MRN follows effective governance to meet regulatory and statutory requirements - To offer support to the Director in monitoring progress - Be an active champion of Migrants' Rights Network We would encourage applications from individuals outside of London, and from diverse backgrounds. Previous trustee experience is desirable. Time Commitment: You will be required to commit to around one day of your time per quarter for Trustee Board meetings (held in the afternoons in London), and other meetings or events, as necessary Interested? Please send a CV and a covering letter (max one page) explaining why you are interested in joining the board as a governance trustee, and detail which skills you could bring to the board. Please use the subject line of 'Treasurer Application' Practical Considerations Please contact Fizza Qureshi, if you have any questions about the role or Migrants' Rights Network About Migrants' Rights Network Migrants' Rights Network is an innovative UK- based NGO working and campaigning for the rights of all migrants Our work brings together migrant activists and support organisations, think tanks, academics, faith groups and public sector representatives to advocate for a rights-based approach towards migration in the UK. Launched in 2006, we have worked to create the foundations for a UK civil society movement in support of migrants, through building lobbying and campaigning, online and media work, public events and providing support to migrant community activism. We particularly promote the concerns of migrant groups creating space for them to voice their views and experiences. Our work is based on the following core activities: - Developing a dynamic and diverse network that builds bridges across different sectors and interests, helping to get migrants' voices heard where it matters; sharing information and expertise, and building knowledge and skills across different migrant communities;- Keeping the sector informed with news and analysis, including providing up-to-date policy analysis, informing campaign priorities and co-ordinating action - Supporting local and regional debates about immigration issues - Strengthening local voices at national level - Raising awareness among government and those in the public sphere about migrant interests and needs so that they can be involved in debates about migration.