Honorary Treasurer

The Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) is seeking an Honorary Treasurer to join its esteemed Board of Trustees. This role is essential for ensuring that IPEM maintains robust governance and complies with all financial legislation and best practices for charities.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to IPEM during a period of ambitious growth, with plans set for the next five years.

The Honorary Treasurer will chair the Finance and Business Planning Committee (F&BP), which convenes four times a year, typically online. Additionally, the Treasurer will serve as a Trustee and Director of IPEM, participating in four Board meetings annually—two in York and two in London.

The Honorary Treasurer is also an ex officio member of the Board of IPEM Enterprises Ltd, IPEM’s wholly owned trading subsidiary, which meets three times a year, generally via teleconference. Furthermore, the Treasurer will chair the IPEM Remuneration Committee, which meets once annually by teleconference.

IPEM expects a commitment of 12 to 15 days per year, with meetings scheduled during weekdays, 9 AM to 5 PM.

You do not need to be a member of IPEM, though it is essential you have either senior voluntary sector finance experience, or you are a qualified accountant.

Anderson Quigley is acting as an advisor to IPEM, an executive search process is being carried out by Anderson Quigley in addition to the public advertisement.

The closing date for applications is Friday 8th November, 2024.

Applications should consist of:

• A full CV.
• A covering letter (ideally two pages) outlining how you meet the eligibility requirements of the person specification and your motivations in joining IPEM.
• Please include details of two referees in either your CV or covering letter, though please note that we will not approach your referees without your prior consent and only should you be shortlisted.
• Please also include details of how you will meet the time commitment required.
• You must also complete and send a copy of:

• the declaration of eligibility AND
• the automatic disqualification declaration.

Further Information:

• Full Job Description
• IPEM Strategy 2025
• IPEM Governance

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence, please contact Helene Usherwood on +44 (0)7719 322 669 or helene.usherwood@andersonquigley.com or Sophie Rees on +44(0)7719 313 982 or sophie.rees@andersonquigley.com