Cyrenians board — Treasurer
Closing date: 5 October 2026
How to Apply
To apply: Please email your CV and covering letter to peopleteam@cyrenians.scot, telling us:
- why you’d like to be a Cyrenians trustee.
- what key skills and expertise you bring.
- please include details of two referees
If another format would work better for you, such as a video, slide deck or voice note, we’re happy to receive it provided it contains the information above. Cyrenians is a Disability Confident Committed employer and will provide reasonable adjustments to support applicants with disabilities.
Note that applications need to be submitted before the closing day at noon.
https://cyrenians.scot/get-involved/volunteering/1251-cyrenians-board-treasurer
Job Description
Further Info
About the Employer
Our 190 staff and 300 volunteers deliver 47 services and enterprises across Edinburgh, Falkirk, West Lothian and Midlothian. Our work is values-led, person-centred and relationship-based. Our support is wide ranging, including: help into employment, managing conflict, sustaining a tenancy, recovery from addiction, access to food, and reconnecting with the community.
About the Vacancy
Trustees are collectively responsible for making sure the charity is well governed, acts in line with its charitable purposes and uses its assets responsibly.
Each trustee must act in the charity’s interests, with care and diligence, and manage any conflicts of interest appropriately. A board of trustees is responsible for a charity’s governance and strategy, ensuring it is well run and accountable for its activities and impact.
As well as fulfilling trustee duties, the Treasurer oversees Cyrenians’ finances and keeps the Board informed about the organisation’s financial health.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee budgets, accounts and financial statements.
- Ensure effective financial controls, records and policies.
- Monitor financial sustainability, risk, assets and investments.
- Liaise with the Chief Executive, finance lead and external auditors.
- Ensure accounts meet statutory and regulatory requirements.
- Support the Board to understand its financial responsibilities
Key Competencies
You do not need previous board experience. We are interested in people who can think strategically, work collaboratively and bring curiosity, commitment and sound judgement. Some examples of the experience or expertise you may bring include:
- Finance and accounting (Treasurer role).
- Digital strategy, including cybersecurity, data and AI.
- Commercial expertise.
- Strategic fundraising.
- Legal background