Join Our Team

Are you a finance professional who wants to make a real difference in your community? 

Our charity, dedicated to Tackling Household Affordable Warmth (THAW), is seeking a passionate and experienced Volunteer Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. 

Use your financial expertise to ensure our resources are strategically managed and effectively deployed to help vulnerable people stay warm and healthy. This is a vital voluntary role providing     governance and financial leadership. 

Insight      

• Provide financial oversight and strategic governance to support the charity's mission of reducing levels of fuel poverty and achieving affordable warmth
• Manage and report on the charity's finances, ensuring statutory compliance and efficient resource allocation. 
• Attend regular board meetings, contributing strategic advice on budgets, funding, and financial sustainability.
• Ideal for a qualified accountant or finance professional with a passion for social impact

If you are interested in helping your community stay warm, please email info@thaworkney.co.uk. 

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Trustees as 

Volunteer Board Members.

As a Board Member, you will play a crucial role in the strategic governance of THAW Orkney, ensuring we meet our charitable objectives, maintain financial sustainability, and effectively deliver our essential services to the community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic direction and oversight to ensure the charity fulfils its mission.
• Ensuring the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring the charity's financial performance and sustainability.
• Contributing to the development of robust policies and practices.
• Supporting and guiding the staff team.
• Acting as an ambassador for THAW Orkney and its work.

We welcome expressions of interest from individuals with a genuine commitment to our cause. We are particularly interested in candidates who can bring expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Charity Governance and Law
• Finance, Accounting, or Fundraising
• Energy Efficiency, Policy, or the Renewables Sector
• Welfare Rights, Benefits, or Income Maximisation
• Marketing, Communications, or Public Relations
• Lived experience or deep understanding of community issues in Orkney, particularly fuel poverty.

You will need to demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to the mission and values of THAW Orkney.
• The ability to think strategically and contribute to effective decision-making.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to dedicate the necessary time to Board meetings and preparation.

Commitment

This is a voluntary, unremunerated position, but reasonable expenses will be covered. 

The Board meets regularly throughout the year for board meetings.