South West International Development Network

The South West International Development Network (SWIDN) are the membership network bringing together people and organisations from the South West who are working to tackle global injustice. Founded in 2005 and registered as a charity in 2017, SWIDN have over 100 members and a wider community of 5000 people working in the international development sector in the UK's South West and beyond. We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Board for the next phase of our work, to be appointed in June 2025. SWIDN are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation. We want to increase the diversity of our leadership and particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience from a country considered as 'lower or middle income', people identifying as from the Global Majority, from LGBTQI+ communities, people living with disabilities, and people from diverse socioeconomic and education backgrounds. We are particularly looking for a treasurer with any one of the following experiences: Experiencing of grant management, including for UK Aid Experiencing working with micro and small charities Understanding of the UK's international development sector We don't require applicants with previous trustee experience, applicants with a specific education level or experience of management or leadership. SWIDN work flexibly within our whole team capacity and not all trustees are expected to give the same time commitments. SWIDN's Board of Trustees The Board of SWIDN currently consists of: Treasurer 7 further Trustees What is expected from SWIDN Trustees? Each Trustee should have: An active curiosity to engage in the historical harms, current challenges, and future opportunities of 'international development' and global solidarity A commitment to SWIDN, the South West or the 'international development' sector in the UK A willingness to commit time, efforts and resources to support SWIDN as a trustee Integrity, sound judgment, a willingness to reflect and learn, and to speak their mind An understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship which can be found here What is involved in being a SWIDN Trustee? In addition to the legal responsibilities of a charity trustee and those outlined in the below Job Description, we ask SWIDN Board members to attend quarterly online board meetings of 2 hours, including 1 in-person meeting in Bristol each year (March), to stay informed of the activities of the organisation, and to safeguard the good name and values of the organisation. Attend at least one Strategy Away Day per year in Bristol, UK Attend at least one in-person SWIDN networking event per year (July or Nov/ Dec) Contribute to the delivery of the SWIDN Annual Conference, including through supporting content with advice and being ready to chair events where needed. Remuneration The SWIDN Treasurer role is unpaid, but we will reimburse all reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out these responsibilities. How to apply Please send a 2x A4 page CV and 1 page covering letter to by Monday 9 June 2025 . Please include why you are interested in the role and any links you have to SWIDN in your covering letter. We will respond to all applications sent in. SWIDN membership is open to any person or organisation who state they are working internationally towards the SDGs.

Permanent 40 hours per week (including lunch breaks) Based in central Bath with dynamic and hybrid working: Minimum of 2 days per week in the office, with the core team day being Wednesday. The second day is usually a Thursday or a Tuesday. Ethiopiaid is a small international fundraising charity based in Bath that connects like-minded donors with the work that we support in Ethiopia. Our approach is to raise funds in the UK to support locally led implementing partners who deliver a wide range of projects including those that focus on maternal health, education, disability, women and girls, neglected tropical disease, supporting the vulnerable, and post-crisis recovery. This is an exciting opportunity to be our next CEO and work with our small passionate team to provide strategic management and oversight and ensure that fundraising and grant making is cost effective, sustainable and appropriate. We are seeking someone who relishes a wide remit, is skilled in fundraising, enjoys supporting and developing an effective team and who is willing to 'get stuck in' and make things happen. Key responsibilities include: Delivering strategic and fundraising plans aligned to the charity's vision and values Responsible for all financial, legal and corporate functions Ensuring robust financial management and the overall financial health of the charity Delivering strong leadership to inspire, empower, motivate and maintain productivity Leading on all partner relationships in Ethiopia and in the UK 'Dotted line' interim management of our sister charity Ethiopiaid Ireland The post holder will be expected to travel to Ethiopia.