Appointment Of Non Member Trustee Volunteer Roles
About FrameWorks UK
FrameWorks UK is a not-for-profit communications research organisation. We work with charities, foundations, and other mission-driven organisations to communicate about social issues in ways that will create change.
We’re the sister organisation of FrameWorks Institute in the US, together we have more than 25 years’ experience of conducting and using framing research for nearly 25 years. FrameWorks UK was established in 2021.
We help our partners to use our research to shape the public conversation and build understanding and support for social progress. Our recent work includes:
· Our guide on how to talk about the building blocks of health with The Health Foundation
· Our work to reframe the rule of law and access to justice with the Law Society
· Our Moving Mindsets programme
We do this work because we know that when we change the story, we can change the world.
Our Board of Directors
The FrameWorks UK Board currently has a four Non-Executive Board Directors including a Chair. The Board is legally, morally, and financially responsible for the organisation. Like most charity Trustees, the Board are not renumerated.
As the organisation grows, we are seeking a fifth Board Director with financial expertise to assume the role of Treasurer. This might mean professional qualifications, skills and/or experience in a finance or accounting role. Experience of the not-for-profit sector is especially desirable.
The purpose of this new, additional Board Director - along with the other Board Directors – is to provide strategic direction to the Executive Director and ensure effective governance and strategic leadership of FrameWorks UK and delivery of its mission and vision.
The Board is chaired by Sally Bacon OBE. The three Board Directors are Dr Franklin Gilliam, Imran Hussain, and Dr Deborah Phillips. The UK Board works closely with the Board of FrameWorks Institute in the US, our parent company.
Person Specification
· Commitment to the mission and values of FrameWorks UK.
· Ability to exercise financial oversight of the organisation.
· Experience working in, or closely with, the UK not-for-profit sector.
· Experience of working collaboratively with Board Directors and Executive Director to drive strategic direction and effective leadership.
· Some understanding of FrameWorks UK’s research methods and approach.
· Experience influencing social change, ideally through strategic communications.
· Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of being a Board Director of a not-for-profit organisation.
· Ability to make strategic decisions in line with the organisation’s governance arrangements.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with other Board Directors, the Executive Director, and a range of external stakeholders and communicate clearly, accurately, with diplomacy and cordiality.
· Willingness to speak on the behalf of the organisation.
It is not expected that every Board Director has each of these skills and experience on joining the Board. Rather, we are seeking a Board that has all these skills and this experience between them.
Principal responsibilities of Board Directors
Strategic leadership
With the other Board Directors, to provide leadership to FrameWorks UK and its Executive Director, ensuring maximum impact of the organisation. This includes participating in effective governance and ensuring the organisation operates in a way that is consistent with its articles of association and the inter-company agreement with FrameWorks in the US.
Governance
Ensure effective governance arrangements, engaging in the development of the Board and ensuring their knowledge and keeps pace with current and future organisational developments.
Financial oversight
Provide effective financial oversight and ensure that it is managed in a way that strengthens its financial sustainability.
External Relations
To occasionally act as an ambassador for FrameWorks UK, for example, speaking on behalf the organisation.
Efficiency and effectiveness
Participate in meetings of the Board effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process while ensuring that decisions are taken in the best interests of FrameWorks UK.
Relationship with the Executive
Establish and build a strong, effective and a constructive working relationship with the Executive Director, contributing to the process of holding the Executive Director to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.
Business Development
Supporting the work of the Executive Director by assisting with identifying new funding streams and opportunities as appropriate.
Terms of the appointment
This is an unpaid position. All reasonable out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with FrameWorks UK’s expenses policy.
There is no fixed time commitment for the role, but we estimate a time commitment of around eight days per year is required. This includes Board Meetings (usually three hours long and held quarterly), preparation for these meetings, and may also include representing the organisation at various events and meetings with the Executive Director (and accountants) in relation to financial matters.
Board meetings are usually held online. When they do happen in person, they will ordinarily be in London, but other meetings may be required from time to time across the UK.
Board Members are appointed for a fixed term of three years. This can be renewed for a further three-year term at the request of the Chair, and by approval of the UK and US Boards.
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EnhanceAble’s mission is to impact positively on the lives of local disabled people and their families through the provision of excellent social care. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile in provision of service and placing our customers at the centre of our work.
EnhanceAble is a medium-sized charity in the social care sector. We have a turn over of circa. £2 million per annum. We have a Board of Trustees, and a Senior Management Team (SMT) consisting of our Chief Executive, Deputy Chief Executive, Head of Finance and HR Manager.
As well as fulfilling the duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer maintains an overview of EnhanceAble’s financial affairs. The Treasurer ensures that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and, along with the Head of Finance, reports to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.
Treasurer role
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Working with the Head of Finance on the presentation of budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees.
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Ensuring, at a board level, that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
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Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity.
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Overseeing financial controls and adherence to systems, regularly liaising with the Chief Executive and Head of Finance.
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Being knowledgeable of the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, including overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process
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Ensuring investments and assets are maximised.
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Working with the Head of Finance to oversee the development and implementation of systems for appraising, mitigating and reporting corporate risk.
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Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by relevant statutory bodies, for example, the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies.
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Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities and liaising with the Chief Executive to develop the financial understanding of the Board of Trustees.
What we are looking for
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A finance professional. A knowledge of charity finance is an advantage. Otherwise an enthusiasm to learn, drawing from sound commercial experience and an understanding of SMEs.
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A strategic thinker with the ability to balance risk and opportunity.
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Clear communicator with the ability to bring financial information alive to non-finance specialists.
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Willing to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting budgets, liaising with auditors
In addition to the above, the Treasurer will also have the responsibilities and qualities of all trustees:
Responsibilities of all trustees
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Support and provide advice on EnhanceAble’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
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Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
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Oversee EnhanceAble’’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
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Quality assures the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
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Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
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Review and approve EnhanceAble’s financial statements.
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Provide support and challenge to EnhanceAble’s CEO and Head of Finance in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
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Keep abreast of changes in EnhanceAble’s operating environment.
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Contribute to regular reviews of EnhanceAble]’s own governance.
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Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
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Use independent judgement, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect EnhanceAble’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
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Contribute to the broader promotion of EnhanceAble’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
Attributes and qualities
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
You do not need previous governance experience – we will provide a full induction and training.
Personal skills and qualities
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Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
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Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
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Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
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A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
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Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
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Willingness to lead according to our charity values
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Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
Terms of appointment
Terms of office
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Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term of office, renewal for 3 further terms to a maximum of 12 years.
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This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Time Commitment (Estimated at 10 hours per month)
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Attending 4 Board meetings annually. Currently meetings are held in person at our head office KT1 2TW
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Monthly scheduled meeting with the Head of Finance with flexibility to respond swiftly to the occasional ad hoc issue. Other members of the senior management team will join some of these meetings.
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Attending a number of training and strategy sessions plus some events.
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As well as fulfilling the duties of a Trustee, the Treasurer maintains an overview of South Kent Mind’s financial affairs. The Treasurer ensures that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and reports to the Board’s quarterly meetings about the financial health of the organisation.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Ø Overseeing the presentation of budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees quarterly meetings.
Ø Ensuring that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
Ø Ensuring that robust and comprehensive financial policies are in place and being implemented, and supporting the development of policies covering financial reserves, and cost management.
Ø Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity.
Ø Overseeing financial controls and adherence to systems, regularly liaising with Chief Executive.
Ø Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, including overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process
Ø Ensuring investments and assets are maximised.
Ø Lead on the appointment of and liaison with external auditors.
Ø Oversee the development and implementation of systems for appraising, mitigating and reporting corporate risk.
Ø Ensuring that the accounts are prepared and disclosed in the form required by relevant statutory bodies, for example, the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies.
Ø Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities and liaising with the Chief Executive to develop the financial understanding of the Board of Trustees.
Ø Chairing the Board’s Finance & Risk Subcommittee
What we are looking for
Ø A finance professional with extensive experience and a background in finance and accounting. A knowledge of charity finance is an advantage. Otherwise, an enthusiasm to learn, drawing from sound commercial experience and an understanding of SMEs.
Ø A strategic thinker with an ability to balance risk and opportunity.
Ø Clear communicator with the ability to bring the financial information alive to non-finance specialists.
Ø Experience of being a trustee is an advantage.
Ø Willing to play an active role in areas such as forecasting, setting budgets, liaising with auditors.
Ø Strong business acumen.
Ø Experience of being a trustee is an advantage
Ø The available time to play a meaningful and active role in the financial processes and decision-making of the charity.
In addition to the above, the Treasurer will also have the responsibilities and qualities of all trustees:
Responsibilities of all trustees
Ø Support and provide advice on South Kent Mind’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
Ø Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
Ø Oversee South Kent Mind’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
Ø Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
Ø Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
Ø Review and approve South Kent Mind’s financial statements.
Ø Provide support to South Kent Mind’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
Ø Keep abreast of changes in South Kent Mind’s operating environment.
Ø Contribute to regular reviews of South Kent Mind’s s own governance.
Ø Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
Ø Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect South Kent Mind’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.
Ø Contribute to the broader promotion of South Kent Mind’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
Trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
Attributes and qualities
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm, time and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
Personal skills and qualities
Ø Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
Ø Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
Ø Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
Ø A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Ø Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
Ø Willingness to lead according to our values and ethos (attached).
Ø Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity.
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