The River Thame Conservation Trust (RTCT) isa local environmental charity set up in 2013. RTCT works across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire to improve the biodiversity and water quality of the River Thame and its surrounding freshwaters and to improve public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment of the river catchment and its wildlife.

RTCT has a wide portfolio of projects fundeddirectly by organisations such as the Environment Agency, Thames Water and charitable trusts. RTCT has an active volunteer community with work that contributes to River Thame specific and wider initiatives. RTCT is well-placed to secure major new funding which could mean a step change in its capacity to deliver, with a requirement for important finance resourcing and strategic decisions to enable the delivery. The treasurer role would play a key part in shaping such decisions.

River Thame ConservationTrust | www.riverthame.org
Unit 16, Wheatley Business Centre, Old London Road, Wheatley, Oxford,OX33 1XW

Role of RTCT Treasurer:

RTCT is looking to appoint a new Trustee totake the role of RTCT Treasurer. The Treasurer is a Trustee who provides oversight of the charity’s financial position and ensures good financial governance. They support the Board to understand key financial matters and make informed decisions.

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As well as fulfilling the general duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer will be expected to:

Support financial oversight

● Maintain a high-level view of the charity’s financial health and sustainability

● Review budgets, management accounts and annual accounts in advance of Board meetings

● Ensure the Board is aware of its financial responsibilities and can act on financial risks

Ensure good governance

● Support the Board in approvingfinancial policies (e.g. reserves, investment)

● Chair the Finance Committee, working with fellow Trustees and senior managers to monitor financial matters

● Help ensure appropriate financial controls and scrutiny (e.g. through independent examination) is in place

Act as a bridge between the Board and finance staff

● Liaise with the Chief Executive andrelevant staff on financial management as needed - offering challenge andsupport, not day-to-day input

● Be available for questions or support, but not as an ongoing operational resource

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Have the following

● Financial experience and/or qualifications

● Understanding of charity finance (or willingness to learn)

● Ability to present financial information clearly and accessibly to non-financial trustees

● Sound judgement, and confidence to challenge or raise concerns when needed

● Ability to take a strategic, oversight role (not hands-on)

Contact our Chair for more information and to express interest:  

Ben Piper, RTCT Chair     

07703 647128              

ben@riverthame.org

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