Vacancy – DCA Trustee (Finance)

Trustee with Financial Experience required

Want to make a difference to local communities in Dorset? We’re looking for a finance professional, with the right skills, experience and motivation, who’d love to give a little back to these communities by supporting one of Dorset’s leading charities: 

• Be part of a dynamic and well-respected charity championing and supporting the voluntary sector in Dorset.
• Help Dorset Community Action become more enterprising and market-driven to better achieve its charitable aims whilst maintaining its core values.
• Use your financial experience and professional skills to benefit Dorset’s communities.

The role

Dorset Community Action’s (DCA’s) mission is to bring people together to develop community-based solutions that deliver better services for the benefit of Dorset’s communities. We find innovative ways to solve complex community/social problems by:

• developing neighbourhood solutions through practical community projects
• offering training and developing skills in the community;
• developing the capability of Dorset’s voluntary sector
• representing community organisations

DCA is independent and has a strong management team and experienced Board of Trustees.  Our ideal candidate is likely to have:

• A strong understanding of financial accounting and reporting procedures.
• The ability to support our Finance Manager, and give guidance when required.
• Some experience in strategic financial planning.
• Direct experience of the charity sector is helpful but not essential.

Whilst a commitment to attend monthly Finance and Operations Committee meetings, and Board meetings four times per year, is important, so too is a willingness to get to know, and provide guidance to the operational team.

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to work with a passionate and committed staff and Trustee team, who are supporting community organisations across Dorset to realise their aspirations.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us for further information by emailing camilla.payne@dorsetcommuntyaction.org.uk

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