Volunteer Trustee – Treasurer
About us
Turquoise Mountain supports artisan communities to protect and revitalise their heritage. Our work is rooted in the belief that cultural heritage has the power to transform lives. Founded in 2006 by His Majesty King Charles III, we work directly with artisan communities in Afghanistan, Myanmar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Palestine and Syria. To date, we have supported over 11,500 artisans across 86 craft traditions, restored more than 170 historic buildings, and provided primary healthcare and education for artisans’ families.
Turquoise Mountain is registered with the Scottish Charity Regulator.
Our current Treasurer has reached the end of their term and as such we are now looking for someone to support our organisation in this role.
About the role
We are seeking a committed and qualified Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees. This is a key governance role, central to ensuring the charity manages its finances responsibly, transparently, and in full compliance with Scottish charity legislation as well as wider UK company finance legislation.
As Treasurer, you will work closely with the executive team to oversee the financial health of the organisation, support strategic decision making, and ensure our financial systems remain robust as we continue to grow our international activities.
Our Board meet four times a year, usually in or around London, but we can also facilitate remote attendance where appropriate. Typically, the time commitment for our Treasurer is around a day a month on average.
Key responsibilities
Working closely with the CEO, the COO and the Group Finance Director the Treasurer will:
- Oversee financial governance and ensure compliance with UK charity finance law, Scottish charity regulation (OSCR), and UK company law.
- Maintain oversight of financial risk management and controls.
- Review management accounts with the Board quarterly.
- Support the preparation and submission of statutory financial reports and annual accounts.
- Support the CEO/Group Finance Director in budget preparation, financial forecasting, and cash flow planning, where necessary.
- Advise the Board on financial strategy, sustainability, and best practice.
- Act as the Board’s main point of contact for external auditors and independent examiners.
- Act as the subject matter expert for the Finance and Audit subcommittee.
Person Specification
Essential
- A qualified accountant (e.g., CA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA) with current knowledge of charity accounting.
- Working familiarity with: UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (UK GAAP)
- Charities SORP (FRS 102)
- Scottish charity regulatory requirements (OSCR)
- Relevant UK company finance legislation.
- Experience in financial management, budgeting, and reporting.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to non specialists.
- Commitment to the values and mission of Turquoise Mountain
Desirable
- Experience working with internationally focused charities.
- Understanding of cross border financial considerations.
- Prior trustee experience.
- Experience of working in, or a significant interest in our regions of operation.
- Experience of working in, or a significant interest in cultural heritage
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. Importantly, you do not need previous Board experience – enthusiasm and commitment matter most.
What we offer
Although this is an unpaid role, you will:
- Play a crucial role in a mission driven organisation with international impact.
- Join a supportive and engaged Board of Trustees.
- Gain valuable experience in charity governance, strategy, and leadership.
- Contribute your expertise in a way that directly strengthens our global work.
- Opportunities to join events and widen networks
How to apply
Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role to: vacancy@turquoisemountain.org
If you can save your CV and cover letter as a single pdf document that would help our team hugely. Please apply before 15th May 2026.
While we strongly encourage in-person attendance at board meetings – usually held within the UK, we will consider trustees from any relevant geographies, based on our countries of operation.
NB: it is not possible for current employees of Turquoise Mountain to serve as a Trustee
