Trustee (Finance) – St Elizabeth’s Centre

Location: Much Hadham, HertfordshireCommitment: Approx. 10–12 meetings per year + preparationType: Voluntary position (reasonable travel expenses reimbursed)

Make a lasting difference as a Trustee at St Elizabeth’s

Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact? Do you have strong financial expertise and a desire to use your skills to support a charity with a 120-year legacy of transforming lives?

St Elizabeth’s is looking for a committed and values-driven Trustee (Finance) to join our Board and play a vital role in shaping our future. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership of a specialist organisation supporting children, young people and adults with epilepsy and a wide range of complex needs.

Set within 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, St Elizabeth’s includes a non-maintained Special Education School, seven registered Children’s Homes, a Sixth Form, a specialist Further Education College, Supported Living services, adult learning and Day Opportunities, and 24-hour health provision delivered by expert nurses and therapists.

As we continue to grow and evolve, your insight and expertise will help us ensure our services remain safe, sustainable, and outstanding.

What will you be doing?

As a Trustee, you will:

• Provide strategic oversight and help drive our long-term vision.
• Use your financial skills to support our Finance, Audit & Risk Committee, and Investment Committee
• Offer constructive challenge and strong governance.
• Help monitor performance, risk, investment decisions, and financial sustainability.
• Champion our values of Joyful, Aspirational, Compassionate and Collaborative
• Act as an ambassador for our mission and Catholic ethos.

This is a rewarding role where you will work alongside talented Trustees and leaders who are deeply committed to improving outcomes for the people we support.

What we’re looking for

We welcome applications from individuals who can bring:

• Senior-level experience in finance, accounting, audit, banking, or investment
• Strong strategic thinking, independence of mind and sound judgement
• A commitment to good governance and ethical leadership
• The ability to collaborate, support, question, and influence at Board level.
• A willingness to embrace and support our Catholic ethos.
• Time and dedication to prepare for and attend meetings.

Professional finance qualifications (e.g., accountant or auditor) are highly desirable, particularly for the Finance, Audit & Risk Committee.

Your commitment

• Around 5 Board meetings per year(4 half-day, 1 full day)
• Membership of at least one Board committee(4–6 meetings annually)
• Occasional monitoring visits to site
• Preparation time for reading papers and training.
• Meetings are normally held in Much Hadham, with remote attendance available where necessary.

This is a voluntary role, and we reimburse reasonable travel expenses.

Why join us?

By becoming a Trustee at St Elizabeth’s, you’ll be part of an organisation with deep roots, strong values, and an unwavering commitment to enabling people with complex needs to thrive. Your contribution will directly support the sustainability, quality, and impact of our services — and help shape the next chapter of a remarkable charity.

Interested in joining us?

We would love to hear from you. Apply now!

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