We are the UK’s only charity dedicated to lymphoma, the fifth most common cancer. We’ve been providing trusted information and support for over 35 years, helping thousands of people affected by lymphoma. Our services and activities can be broadly grouped as follows:
- Information and publishing – high-quality information leaflets and publications
- Lymphoma TrialsLink – an online clinical trials database and information service
- Helpline – open five days a week and providing much-needed emotional support
- Peer support – we operate a network of online support meetings across the UK supplemented by topic specific meetings and meetings for specific groups such as for young people
- Live your Life – our award-winning survivorship and education programme
- Preparing for Treatment Service – information and support to help individuals with lymphoma prepare for, and cope with, the impact of treatment
- Events – a mixture of national and regional, in-person and digital events
- Healthcare education and training – online training events and conferences
- Website – lymphoma-action.org.uk offering a range of information and support to circa 1.2 million web site users a year.
About the role
After five years of dedicated service, our current Treasurer, Keith McLeod, has decided to step down. We are therefore seeking a finance specialist to join our Board to continue the oversight of both our financial affairs and risk management. You may be in a senior management role at another charity, or you may be in the commercial sector with an interest in getting involved with a charity.
Whatever your background, we’re looking for someone skilled at translating complex financial matters into everyday language to enable the Board to engage with the issues in an educated and informed way. You will also chair our Finance and Risk Committee to ensure that our financial monitoring and risk management is robust and fit for purpose, as well as attend the annual Remuneration Committee meeting.
Requirements/Person Specification – Skills and abilities:
- Certified accountant or equivalent
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical ability and good independent judgementCapacity for clear, creative and strategic thinking and vision
- A willingness to speak their mind
- Tact and diplomacy
- Understanding and acceptance of the role of a Board of trustees for a charitable organisation (including the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship)
- A willingness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort to attend Board and other meetings, including preparing and reading for those meetings, and to participate in the effective governance and management of the organisation.
If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please email Lucinda at Eastside People to arrange a convenient time at [email protected] Having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Lymphoma Action is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity to ensure that we reflect the full breadth of the people we aim to support. We warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
