Essential Experience, Abilities and Characteristics – Treasurer
- An inclusive, empathetic, transparent approach to leadership.
- Qualified accountant, with a background senior level finance, with the ability and desire to perform the Treasurer role for Generation UK.
- A demonstrable passion for the cause of Generation UK.
- A balance of independent judgement and an ability to work effectively as part of a cohesive Board.
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- A diplomatic, clear, tactful approach, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.
- A demonstrable understanding of the role of charity Board Members.
- A commitment to staff wellbeing.
- Experience within the skills development sector would be valuable though not essential.
- Candidates with demonstrable political acumen and experience of shifting the dial on societal issues would add value to our Board.
- Please note that prior Trustee experience is not essential, though it will be important to demonstrate your understanding of the role of Board Members throughout the process.
As part of their commitment to equity, diversity and equality of opportunity Generation UK are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group. They are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our people from all forms of harm. The current Board is 57% female and 57% from global majority background.