Chase Community Solar (CCS) is a Community Benefit Society, registered with the FCA under the Co-
operatives and Community Benefit Societies Act 2014. CCS was established in 2014 with the twin
aims of addressing the climate emergency by installing solar PV to reduce carbon emissions, and
tackling fuel poverty. The main route to achieving this goal was the installation of solar PV on 314
Cannock Chase Council bungalows which has enabled a saving of over 900,000 kg of carbon dioxide
to date.
CCS has recently been able to install batteries in a quarter of these properties to enable a greater
level of self-consumption and therefore financial savings to the tenants, the majority of whom are
elderly or with limiting circumstances. The Society has also played an active role in the Zero Carbon
Rugeley Initiative which included the installation of solar PV on the local Community Centre – and
aims to play an influential role in local and sub-regional climate policy. CCS has an established
Community Fund which is deployed to provide additional benefits to the tenants and to the local
community – and is expected to increase significantly in the coming years.
We are seeking a committed and skilled individual to join our Board as a volunteer Director and
Treasurer. As the Treasurer, you will play an important role in managing the Society’s financial
affairs, working in partnership with our administrative and accounting contractor, Sharenergy. The
Treasurer must be a member of the Society or become one by purchasing (at least) 100 £1 shares,
and is appointed by the Board.
The position is unremunerated, as is that of all CCS Board members.
Location: Working from home with occasional face-to-face meetings in Staffordshire/the Midlands.
Key Responsibilities:
In liaison with Sharenergy, provide regular financial reports and updates for the Board;
Work with Sharenergy to ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and reporting
requirements;
Provide financial insights to support strategic planning;
Identify financial risks and propose risk mitigation strategies;
Work with the Board to establish financial policies;
Collaborate with other Board members;
Provide financial guidance to support decision-making;
Check quarterly and annual Management Accounts to identify and understand or correct any
unexpected changes in performance;
Maintain a 12 month cashflow forecast for presentation at Board meetings.
Qualifications and Skills:
Financial management or accounting background;
Strong analytical skills;
Good communication and interpersonal skills;
Commitment to the Society’s objectives.
Time Commitment:
The role of Volunteer Treasurer is part-time, with an estimated commitment of 3 hours per month.
Additional Information
There is currently a Board of 7 members (with a maximum of 12 allowed). The Board meets
quarterly with occasional intervening meetings of the Board or the officers. CCS does not have any
employees but does retain contractors for financial support and accounting, for maintenance and for
occasional other tasks.
For further information and an informal discussion please contact the current Treasurer, Dave
Crosby, via dave_j_crosby@hotmail.com.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and covering letter outlining
their relevant experience and motivation for applying. Please email your application to the Society
Secretary iansmout@aol.com by 30th September 2024.