Finance TrusteeDerby County

Derby County Community Trust has a clear mission. We empower communities to improve lives through sport, physical activity, health and education – harnessing the power of Derby County Football Club. We help more than 40,000 people per year and our work is recognised and respected at regional and national levels. Since 2008 we have been encouraging participation and achievement in sport, improving health and wellbeing, providing and enhancing education and promoting equality and diversity.

We care about our community; we care about our people. We are looking to strengthen our already experienced and committed Board of Trustees through the recruitment of a new Finance Trustee.

The Finance Trustee will bring financial expertise and strategic insight to the Board, supporting Derby County Community Trust in maintaining strong financial governance, sustainability, and accountability. Working alongside fellow trustees and the executive leadership team, the Finance Trustee will help ensure that the Trust’s financial resources are managed effectively in support of its charitable objectives.

Salary: Unpaid. Expenses incurred while travelling to meetings can be reimbursed.
Hours: Four full board meetings a year. Additionally, trustees are invited to the AGM, annual trustee away day and membership/attendance at any relevant sub-committee.

Please use the email above to clarify any aspects of this application or the recruitment process. The appointments will be made subject to satisfactory references and clear enhanced DBS.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Derby County Community Trust believe our workforce should be as diverse as the communities we serve. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity & inclusion throughout our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Safeguarding

Derby County Community Trust have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children, young people, and adults at risk to keep them safe and is committed to working in a way that protects them. The Trust expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As part of the Trust’s commitment to providing a safe environment for children and young people, applicants should be aware that they will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Criminal Record Check (CRC) as part of the recruitment process.