About Us
We are the awarding body for qualifications in walking, climbing and mountaineering leadership in England. We also administer two personal skills schemes, one for walking and one for climbing.
Mountain Training England is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a registered Charity. Mountain Training England consists of a council of representatives of elected member organisations. The members support the board of Trustees and act as a consultation body. They have the authority to elect Trustees. The responsibilities of the Trustees include setting the budget and organisational strategy, overseeing its implementation by the staff and running the company. The Trustees are supported by an executive officer who in turn is supported by a staff complement.
About the Role
The Honorary Treasurer is a key voluntary post within Mountain Training England and the wider network of related mountaineering organisations. As a member of the Board of Trustees, the Treasurer shares the responsibility for overseeing the management of the organisation and implementing the strategic objectives of its members.
The Treasurer has an oversight role over all aspects of financial management, working closely with other members of the Board of Trustees to safeguard the organisation financially. They act as an informed reference point for the Chair and other Trustees. Although it is the Treasurer’s responsibility to ensure proper financial records and procedures are maintained, much of this work is delegated to the Finance and Audit Sub-committee and paid staff.
Our annual statement of accounts can be seen at Companies House. Role of Mountain Training England Treasurer • The Treasurer oversees the financial matters of Mountain Training England in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements of the Charities and Companies Acts and reports both quarterly to the Board and also to the Members at three Council meetings per year about the financial health of the organisation.
• The Treasurer ensures that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are in place.
• The Treasurer takes the lead on the formulation of policies for finances, reserves and investments. Specific Responsibilities
• To oversee/verify and present budgets, accounts, management accounts and financial statements to the Board and Members after discussion with the Finance Committee.
• To ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
• To ensure that full and accurate accounts and records are kept.
• In conjunction with the Executive Officer maintain sound financial management of MTE’s resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the charity’s objects.
• To ensure compliance with relevant legislation e.g. Companies and Charity legislation and contractual agreements with external agencies such as funders and statutory bodies
• Chairing the Finance and Audit Committee in line with its terms of reference and reporting back to the Board.
• Present the annual statement of accounts to the Members at the Annual General Meeting.
• To liaise with designated staff about financial matters
• Advising on the financial implications of MTE’s strategic and operational plan.
• Liaising with the independent examiner to ensure that the annual accounts are compliant with the current Charities Statement of Recommended Practice.
• Ensure any recommendations of the independent examiner are implemented
• Contribute to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.
• Advise on reserves policy and investment policy
• Ensure that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of MTE or partner organisations
• Ensure that MTE has sufficient liquidity to meet its future commitments.
Further Information
Please send your CV together with a letter/personal statement giving your reasons for wishing to become a Trustee of Mountain Training England to: cath@mountain-training.org
• Applications are welcomed after 2 September 2024.
• A webinar for interested applicants will be held on the evening of Tuesday 1st October at 7pm. For anyone interested in attending, please contact cath@mountain-training.org and you will be emailed the joining details.
• The closing date for applications is 6October 2024
• Interviews (online) will held as follows:
• Treasurer role – Evening of 14 October 2024
• Adventure sector role – Evening of 15 October
• MTE Council to receive details of successful candidates and accept nominations – 23 October 2024.
• Induction to role and organisation – November/December 2024.
• Successful candidates to attend first Board meeting in January 2025. If you have any questions about the roles and would like to talk to one of the Trustees, please email us via our governance officer cath@mountain-training.org who will arrange for a call back to you.
