Recruitment
Pack
FOR THE ROLE OF TREASURER
EVERYTHING YOU’LL NEED TO APPLY
J E W I S H W O M E N ’ S A I D
W ELCOME
Dear Candidate
Thank you for your interest in joining the Board of Trustees for Jewish Women’s Aid. Our trustees
play an essential role in the governance of the charity and are vital in ensuring that the work we do
meets the needs of the women and their children that we support.
Jewish Women’s Aid (JWA) is the only specialist organisation in the UK supporting Jewish women
and children affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence, while partnering with our community
to build a future free from control, fear and abuse. We provide holistic, culturally specific, and
trauma-informed support that enables women and children to live safely and rebuild their lives with
dignity. Our services include immediate practical and emotional support, counselling and children’s
therapy.
We educate and engage the whole Jewish community to tackle Violence Against Women and Girls
(VAWG) and foster positive cultures. We work in schools, synagogues, youth movements and in
community organisations to reshape attitudes across the Jewish community, challenging norms
around domestic abuse and sexual violence. We have a stable staff structure and good funding,
allowing us to continue to evolve and grow professionally.
This is an exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about supporting Jewish Women’s Aid, then
being a JWA trustee can be incredibly rewarding.
Being a trustee does require a commitment to regularly attend meetings and take on a portfolio role,
take an active role in donor care and support fundraising so please make sure you have the time for
this role before applying. Further details about time commitment and types of experience we are
looking for are in the role description.
We do hope this short introduction encourages you to apply to join our committed group of
trustees. Please submit your application with a letter saying why you are interested and how your
skills and experience meet the trustee roles we are looking to fill. We are happy to answer any
questions before you apply.
Good luck with your application.
Best wishes,
Joanne Black, Chair
Catherine Becker, Chair of Nominations and Recruitment
Company Registration No. 3024499 (England and Wales) Charity Registration No. 1047045
www.jwa.org.uk
HOW TO APPLY
How to apply
If you are enthusiastic, open-minded, self-motivated, friendly, and committed to making a positive
impact in the lives of Jewish women and children affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence,
we encourage you to apply.
Your expertise as a Treasurer or Trustee will be instrumental in ensuring the financial well-being and
success of Jewish Women’s Aid.
To apply for this role, please submit your resume and a cover letter highlighting your interest in JWA
to Joanne Black at noms@jwa.org.uk.
For additional information on being a trustee, please refer to the Charity Commission’s guidance.
We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and passionate Treasurer or Trustee to our team at Jewish
Women’s Aid. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Applications close Friday 23rd January 2026.
Interviews will take place the week of 26th January 2026.
Due to the nature of this role, we will be considering female applicants only for this post in accordance
with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9 part 1).
Our board’s diversity is key to our success in representing our community. We particularly welcome
applications from Modern Orthodox women to ensure consistency of representation on our board.
Jewish Women’s Aid is a feminist organisation and is committed to achieve greater diversity in its
executive team/board, and welcome applications regardless of race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
Company Registration No. 3024499 (England and Wales) Charity Registration No. 1047045
www.jwa.org.uk
AB OU T US
Purpose
Jewish Women’s Aid is the only specialist organisation in the UK dedicated to supporting Jewish
women and children affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. Sadly, the demand for our
services, including client support, outreach and prevention, continues to rise year after year. We
deeply appreciate the contributions of our volunteers and their vital role in enabling our work.
Vision
Our vision is of a world where women and girls live their lives free from all forms of abuse and
violence.
Mission
We support and empower Jewish women and children affected by domestic abuse and sexual
violence. We partner with our community to build a future free from control, fear and abuse.
Our Services
• Freephone domestic abuse and sexual violence
helplines and webchat, to enable women to
contact us confidentially in a way that works best
for them.
• An IDVA (independent domestic violence
advocate) service which enables women to
plan for their long-term safety and offers them
support regarding welfare, legal and housing
issues.
• An ISVA (independent sexual violence advocate)
service which provides immediate practical
and emotional support and long-term safety
planning.
• A specialist therapeutic service for children and
young adults.
• A flexible counselling service for women; face-
to-face in our London or Manchester offices or
online, reaching women across England.
• Educational programmes in schools, universities
and youth settings, aimed at promoting a culture
of consent with a focus on healthy relationships.
• Prevention work in synagogues and other
community settings to promote understanding
of domestic abuse and sexual violence, including
events such as JWA Shabbat.
• Culturally specific training for professionals
working with Jewish women, equipping them to
support members of our community affected by
domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Jewish Women’s Aid works closely with other domestic abuse agencies across the sector and model best
practice, having achieved our Women’s Aid Quality Standards. We work with other organisations across and
beyond the Jewish community.
We are proud that these services are provided by a skilled professional team which has sector qualifications,
is experienced and up to date with best practice in its field. This team is supported by a dedicated and well-run
team of volunteers.
Company Registration No. 3024499 (England and Wales) Charity Registration No. 1047045
www.jwa.org.uk
TREA S U RER
J O B D E S C R I P T I O N ( 1 / 2 )
Role Overview
As the Treasurer of Jewish Women’s Aid, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the organisation’s
financial and governance requirements to ensure the successful delivery of its mission. This position
offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving and dynamic organisation.
Accountable to
Chair/s
Working relationships
Chair/s, board members, Chief Executive Officer
Key Responsibilities
Financial Oversight:
• Oversee and present management accounts, budgets, and financial statements to the board
of trustees.
• Ensure that proper accounts and records are kept in compliance with regulatory standards.
Trustee Duties:
• To chair the Finance Committee.
• Actively participate in the organisations’s governing board, attending four Board meetings per year.
• Chair four Finance meetings per year.
• Ensure good governance, legal compliance, and effective performance by addressing critical issues
during Board meetings, seeking professional advice, and holding the staff team accountable.
• Utilise your professional skills to support the organisation’s work.
Advocacy and Ambassadorship:
• Act as an ambassador for the charity, representing Jewish Women’s Aid in high-level decision-
making circles within the Jewish Community and Domestic Abuse/Sexual Violence sectors and
among your peers.
• Attend and support the charity’s events and initiatives.
Company Registration No. 3024499 (England and Wales) Charity Registration No. 1047045
www.jwa.org.uk
TREA S U RER
J O B D E S C R I P T I O N ( 2 / 2 )
Knowledge and Commitment
• A willingness to understand and appreciate the issues of Violence Against Women and Girls
(VAWG) and its intersection with the Jewish Community.
• Some experience of charity governance (ideal but not essential).
• Good communication skills.
• A sound understanding of financial management.
• An appreciation of the need for Jewish Women’s Aid to grow and diversify its income.
Time Commitment
• Willingness and availability to commit time to the role and the organisation, including
attending internal meetings and acting as an ambassador and advocate.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, promoting the aims and objectives of Jewish
Women’s Aid.
• Attend 4 Board meetings per year (held on Thursdays mornings) and one away day per year.
• Chair 4 Finance Meetings per year.
• Attend any Strategy meetings when necessary.
Location
All board meetings are at JWA’s offices, and subcommittee and strategy meetings are held online.
Appointment Details
Please note that Trustees of Jewish Women’s Aid are appointed for 2 terms of 3 years, with the option
to extend for one further and final term in some circumstances.
Company Registration No. 3024499 (England and Wales) Charity Registration No. 1047045
www.jwa.org.uk
J E W I S H W O M E N ’ S A I D
O R G A N I S AT I O N A L C H A R T
Registered Charity No. 1047045
B O A R D O F T R U S T E E S :
Joanne Black – Chair
Gabrielle Adlestone
Debby Amias
Catherine Becker
Joanna Benarroch
Kate Daniels
Emma Edelson
Deborah Joseph
Penny Simmons
Anna Turner
Aliza Weinstein
Director of Client
Services
Advocacy Services
Manager
Therapeutic Services
Manager
Helpline & Volunteers
Manager
Youth Engagement
Worker
ISVAs
Senior IDVAs
IDVAs
VAWG Outreach
Lead
Advocacy Team
Administrator
Welfare Benefits
Advisor
Counsellors
Children’s
Therapists
Volunteers
B O A R D O F T R U S T E E S
CEO
Directors of Outreach
& Prevention
Schools Worker
Operations
Manager
Community
Engagement Officer
Finance Director
Finance Manager
Communications
Manager
Donor Care
Consultant
Fundraising
Assistant
Trusts & Foundations
Consultant
K E Y :
Blue boxes - Contractors
ISVA - Independent Sexual
Violence Advisor
IDVA- Independent Domestic
Violence Advisor
