Trustee (finance and audit expertise)
Summary
Volunteer board role overseeing the charity’s finances and governance; reviews budgets, audits, and risk to ensure long-term sustainability for pet welfare services.
Help strengthen the financial sustainability, governance and accountability of Blue Cross
Blue Cross has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1897. Today, we support thousands of pets and their owners through veterinary care, rehoming, behaviour support, pet food banks, education, campaigning and pet bereavement services. Our vision is simple: every pet will enjoy a healthy life in a happy home.
The Board's future needs have been considered in light of Blue Cross' strategic priorities and organisational ambitions. We are therefore seeking a Trustee with significant finance and audit expertise who can bring strategic insight, financial acumen and constructive challenge to Board discussions. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future direction of Blue Cross, supporting the charity's long-term sustainability and our mission to improve the lives of pets and their people.
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in:
- Finance, audit or accounting leadership
- Risk management and assurance
- Financial governance and controls
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Audit and Risk Committee leadership
- Organisational sustainability and stewardship
We are looking for someone who can bring:
- Significant senior-level finance, audit or accounting experience
- A recognised accountancy qualification or equivalent professional expertise
- Strong understanding of governance, risk and assurance
- Experience influencing decisions at executive or Board level
- The ability to interpret and constructively challenge financial information
Approximately 1-2 days per month, including quarterly Board meetings, committee participation and occasional events.
Key dates
Key dates
Closing date: Tuesday 25 August 2026
First interviews: Week commencing 14 September 2026
Second interviews: Week commencing 21 September 2026
To learn more about the role, please review the candidate information pack.
Blue Cross is committed to creating a Board that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from people currently underrepresented on charity boards.