Move On was established in 1997. With four bases in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Move On works mainly in Scotland’s Central Belt. Our purpose is to:
Create a Scotland where every person can confidently navigate through the ups and downs of life and achieve their potential; and to support people experiencing challenging circumstances to achieve personal goals and make positive lasting change in their lives.
Actions at Move on are driven by the organisation’s values:
- Be inclusive: We break down the barriers between service provider and service user. Everyone has something to contribute to our vision and lived experience is key to what we do
- Be empowering: We build confidence and self-belief in the people we work with, releasing creativity and enabling resilience and a sense of responsibility for their own lives
- Be innovative: We constantly review the effectiveness of our work, are willing to try new things and are not afraid to take risks
- Be sustainable: We work towards sustainable impact, sustainable communities, a sustainable planet, and a sustainable organisation
Honorary Treasurer Opportunity.
Move On are looking for an experienced, chartered accountant to join the board of Directors. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with knowledge and experience of current and relevant fundraising and finance practice, and the ability to work on bookkeeping and financial management as well as VAT and trading implications for Charities.
The Honorary Treasurer will be responsible for:
- Advising the board regarding the financial affairs of Move On and whether they are legal, constitutional and conducted within accepted accounting practice
- Advising the board regarding whether proper records are kept and that effective financial procedures and controls are in place
- Making fellow board members aware of their financial obligations and take a lead in interpreting financial data to them
- Liaising with relevant staff and advise the board on a regular basis regarding the financial health/position of Move On and future financial viability
- (and more)
If you’re interested in hearing more about this role or are keen to apply, please get in touch with John at Move On.
