We’re Recruiting a New Treasurer

• Role Title: Treasurer
• Where: Hybrid, Salisbury (SP1 2LP) | Ideally within 25 miles
• Time Commitment: 3-7 hrs/week
• Deadline: 28 February 2026
• Skills Needed: Accountancy / Auditing, Financial Management

This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed (e.g. travel to meetings etc).

Our Treasurer plays a vital role in making sure that Salisbury Samaritans achieves its core purpose - our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. 

They oversee the branch financial management, working closely with our branch leadership and volunteers to achieve our mission.

Key responsibilities include:

As a Trustee

• Attend four Branch Leadership Team meetings per year (currently held online).
• Attend the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

Be actively involved beyond Board meetings, including:

• Scrutinising board papers.
• Leading discussions.
• Focusing on key issues.
• Providing advice and guidance on new initiatives.

Manage day-to-day financial activities, such as:

• Banking cheques.
• Paying invoices and expenses.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Reclaiming Gift Aid.
• Liaising with the investment company that manages our small investment portfolio.
• Submitting regular financial reports to the Branch Leadership Team.
• Completing the year-end processes (31 March).

Time commitment

• Approx. 3-7 hours per week on routine finances (from home or at the branch)
• 1–2 weeks additional time required to complete the annual year-end.

Volunteer training

• The Treasurer does not need to train as a Listening Volunteer.
• However, being Treasurer does not prevent them from applying to train if they wish.

Supportive volunteer environment

• Join a warm, friendly branch of around 130 volunteers.
• The current Treasurer will work alongside the new Treasurer to ensure a smooth handover.

We are looking for someone willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. We will provide a full induction.

• Numerate with good attention to detail
• Financial acumen and understanding
• Some experience of financial management and record-keeping, could be from a voluntary rather than commercial role
• Professional qualifications (accountancy technician / ACA) would be a bonus but is not essential
• Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities as a trustee and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
• Able to explain key financial information in ways that all non financial volunteers will understand.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
• Willingness to lead according to our values.

Our Treasurer does not need to be a listening volunteer, but an empathy to that role would be helpful.

We are trained to provide emotional support to our callers, but we are not trained in finances. We have been very fortunate to have our current Treasurer (and their predecessors) in post, but after a successful term they are stepping down. In order for our volunteers to provide the best possible 24-hour service, we need to ensure that they are working in a safe and comfortable environment and feel fully supported. The Branch Leadership Team is responsible for this and the Treasurer, in looking after our finances, is a vital part of that team.

Interview Schedule:
We will be holding interview in the first 1–2 weeks of February in person at our branch.

The Process:
The process will include:

• An informal conversation with our current Treasurer
• An interview panel meeting with a Trustee, one of our Deputy Directors and our Branch Co-Director

Opportunities During the Process:
There will be interview opportunities to allow us to get to know you and your skills and then time for any questions you may have about us.

Preparation Materials:
In advance of this we will send our annual report and accounts for the last 3 years.