Fuel Poverty has risen dramatically and more and more households in Scotland are struggling to heat their homes to safe level for their health and wellbeing. Our members work tirelessly to help people in the most difficult of circumstances. In many cases they help transform lives.

The road to the elimination of fuel poverty is more than challenging and it will take many of us, with a breadth of skills and experiences, to make a difference. Our charity is looking to secure a suitably motivated and committed person to join our board of Trustees and be our Treasurer.

It is an exciting time in our development. We are working to expand the support we bring to our members, raising funds, designing projects that will benefit low income and vulnerable households struggling to afford essential energy. We are growing our profile and influence to help bring about the changes necessary to improves the lives of all of those enduring fuel poverty.

As Treasurer you will support the Board to help manage the charity’s financial resources and ensure that we deliver the best that we can with the resources we have.

Although you have lead responsibility for overseeing our financial governance and accounting, you will be aided by our Chief Executive and the financial services of our accountants who provided day to day support, as well as your fellow Trustees.

Key tasks as Treasurer

• Oversee the provision of a quarterly update to the Board on our financial position
• With our Team, review and develop our financial procedures and practices.
• Liaise with our Chief Executive and our day to day financial services provided by our accountants.
• With our appointed accounts, oversee preparation of our annual financial statement.
• Help to ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and good practice.

About you

• Enthusiasm to support people in fuel poverty.
• Available to attend our quarterly online board meetings.
• Attention to the detail of financial arrangements.
• Experience of serving as a Treasurer not essential, but experience in financial management is essential.
• Good communication and team working skills.

This post is unpiad. Expenses incurred whilst acting on behalf of the charity can be recovered.

Further information is available at eas.org.uk.