We are looking for a Branch Trustee & Treasurer to help us manage the RSPCA Middlesbrough, Teesside and District Branch.  As a Trustee you will be a full and equal member of our leadership team, making strategies, deciding what we focus on, how we raise and spend money, organising events, working as a team to improve animal welfare in our community.  As Treasurer you will take the lead in ensuring compliance, control and sound financial management of the charity.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Trustees manage the charity.  Like any organisation we get involved in people, finance and legal topics, making strategies and assessing which projects to support, tracking progress on animal welfare programs, working with local vets to offer more support out of hours, or making sure our volunteers are well managed and motivated.  More importantly, we focus on raising funds, managing volunteers and spending money where it is needed to support animals in our community - YOUR community.  So, whatever your background or skills there is a role you can play.

As Treasurer you will take the lead on developing a sustainable financial strategy, managing financial reporting, bank accounts, investments and liaising with the RSPCA national finance team.  In addition you will oversee external processes such as payroll, audit and reporting to HMRC and Charities Commission.

You may be an experienced Trustee or new to the role (we can help with training).  You will be an experienced finance professional (preferably a qualified accountant) who can provide expert financial leadership and translate complex topics for those without a finance background.  You will bring the ability to lead people, motivate teams of volunteers, collaborate with partners and manage change.  You will be able to understand complex topics, ask logical questions and be willing to hold an organisation accountable for fulfilling its responsibilities.  You will be willing to roll up your sleeves and get stuck into the details, make decisions and speak up.  

This is an exciting time to join us, as we undertake significant expansion and conversion to CIO.  Your voice will be heard and you can significantly influence the direction and focus of the charity.  Together we can make a huge impact on animal welfare in our community.

Benefits to becoming a RSPCA Branch Trustee: 

• Using your existing skills to do something useful and learning new ones.

• Delivering a real leadership experience.

• Creating real opportunities to improve animal welfare in our community.

• You’ll have access to the RSPCA Learning Hub and a wide range of training materials

• You’ll be a leader, not a follower - you’ll shape our future direction and make your mark.

Please note that Trustees must be at least 18 years of age.  This is a volunteer role (reasonable expenses will be reimbursed).

To apply for this role please email us at sarah.mason@rspca.org.uk and include your CV.