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Treasurer (Trustee Board Member)

Location: Hybrid (London-based charity with flexible arrangements)
Commitment: 4 Board Meetings & 4 Finance Sub-Committee Meetings per year plus ad-hoc support
Type: This is a voluntary role. Reasonable expenses incurred in relation to trustee duties can be reimbursed, subject to prior agreement with the Chair or Chief Executive.
Closing Date: TBC

Help shape better lives for older people in Lewisham and Southwark

Age UK Lewisham and Southwark is a dynamic local charity committed to improving the lives of older people across two of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. We support over 5,000 older people each year through life-enhancing services: from day centres to advice, befriending to wellbeing activities, and much more.

As part of the national Age UK network, we combine grassroots community knowledge with trusted service delivery. Our goal is a community where older people are valued, supported, and empowered to lead fulfilled lives.

The Role – Treasurer

As Treasurer and Trustee, you will play a key role in helping us achieve our mission. You will:

  • Oversee the charity’s financial strategy and health, ensuring good governance and sustainability.
  • Chair our Finance Sub-Committee and lead Board discussions on finance, investments, reserves, and risk.
  • Support and challenge the CEO and Finance Director, providing strategic advice and guidance.
  • Help drive long-term impact by ensuring robust financial planning aligns with our services for older people.

You will work closely with a committed group of Trustees and a skilled management team, making a meaningful contribution to the community.

What We Are Looking For

We’re keen to hear from people who:

  • Are qualified accountants (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or experienced senior finance professionals.
  • Have excellent financial acumen, with the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance colleagues.
  • Have some experience of charity finance, fundraising and pension schemes.
  • Have an interest in good governance and strategy and are effective team members.
  • Share our commitment to improving the lives of older people and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Experience as a trustee is helpful but not essential - support and induction will be provided.

Time Commitment

  • Board of Trustees: Meets 4 times per year (evenings, hybrid).
  • Finance Sub-Committee: Meets 4 times per year (Treasurer chairs).
  • Additional availability to liaise with the Chair, CEO, and Finance Director (typically monthly).
  • Attendance at the Annual General Meeting and Annual Away Day.

Total commitment: approx. 6-8 days annually with flexibility and remote options.

Why Join Us

  • Make a tangible difference in your local community.
  • Gain or deepen non-executive leadership experience.
  • Join a friendly, committed Board with a positive culture of teamwork.
  • Be part of an organisation that values diversity, inclusion, and personal development.

How to Apply

Please send a CV, Equal Opportunities Form and a short covering note outlining your interest to: [recruitment@ageuklands.org.uk]. We welcome conversations ahead of application—please contact our Chair of Trustees via [chair@ageuklands.org.uk].

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and particularly from underrepresented groups.

Please download our Recruitment Pack for more information.

 

 

Passenger Driver (Bank Staff)

Age UK Lewisham and Southwark (AUKLS) is looking for a number of enthusiastic Drivers who will work as bank staff, operating from our Stones End Day Centre. Working as part of a team, you will provide a comfortable and dignified transport service for older people in
Southwark, providing cover for our regular drivers.

You will be passionate about working with people, have flexibility around when you are available to work, have previous experience of driving a minibus or community vehicle and hold a valid UK driving licence.

Shift pattern: 8.30 – 11.00 and/or 14.30 – 17.00, Monday to Friday. As required, you will be contacted in advance to confirm your availability to work.

Salary: £14.31 per hour

Hours: Zero hours

For more information, please view the Passenger Driver Job Description.

If you would like to apply and have the skills and experience required, please complete the following and email to recruitment@ageuklands.org.uk

• Up-to-date CV
• Declaration Form
• Equal Opportunities Form

 

Age UK Lewisham and Southwark enjoys an open and participative working environment.

We work to our core values of being supportive, professional and enterprising. These are reflected in the way we work with each other, our service users and through our business relationships. Teamwork, collective responsibility and delegated authority are central to this process. A key element of all roles is to develop and maintain the organisation's working ethos.

Age UK Lewisham and Southwark strives to provide a supportive working environment for all staff and volunteers, in order that they can develop personally and professionally and acquire new skills. The contribution made by staff and volunteers in achieving the organisation's goals is recognised by all.

Age UK Lewisham and Southwark is an accredited London Living Wage employer

The London Living Wage is set by the Greater London Assembly, and its calculation takes into account the Joseph Rowntree Foundation Minimum Income Standard research in which members of the public identify what is needed for a minimum standard of living. This is then combined with an analysis of the actual cost of living including essentials like rent, council tax, childcare and transport to produce the London Living Wage figure.

Age UK Lewisham and Southwark is firmly committed to the principles of the Living Wage and is delighted to be accredited by the Living Wage Foundation. You can find out more about the scheme on their website.

Age UK Lewisham and Southwark is a Disability Confident employer

Disability Confident employers play a leading role in changing attitudes for the better. They’re changing behaviour and cultures in their own businesses, networks and communities, and reaping the benefits of inclusive recruitment practices.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:

  • ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
  • communicating and promoting vacancies
  • offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
  • anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
  • supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
  • at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people

Find out more about Disability Confident at: www.gov.uk/disability-confident