Board Of Trustees Volunteer Roles

Join Our Mission: Become All Ways Network Chair of the Board of Trustees!

Are you a visionary leader passionate about empowering Muslim charities? We're seeking a dedicated and dynamic individual to take on the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees for our charity.

Deadline: Tuesday 20th August 2024
Location: Remote/mainly London based with some travel

About Us: We are a registered charity committed to supporting and uplifting Muslim charities, providing essential resources and guidance to help them thrive towards obtaining grants. Our mission is to create a positive impact within our communities, fostering growth, development, and unity.

What You'll Do:

• Lead our Board of Trustees with strategic vision and integrity.
• Oversee governance and ensure the charity's mission and values are upheld.
• Collaborate with a diverse and passionate team to drive impactful initiatives.
• Act as an ambassador for our cause, building relationships and networks.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven leadership experience in the charity/non-profit sector.
• Strong understanding of the needs and challenges faced by Muslim charities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to our mission and values.

Why Join Us?

• Make a real impact in the community.
• Work with a team of dedicated professionals.
• Lead meaningful projects and initiatives.
• Enhance your leadership skills and experience within this unique organisation.

Ready to take on this rewarding challenge? 

How to Apply: Please read our JD for the role and submit an up to date CV and cover letter that details your suitability for the role and explains how you meet the person spcification.

Tushinde Children’s Trust, founded in 2010, believes the best place for children to grow up is in their family units. We work in the informal settlements of Mathare and Kiambiu of Nairobi, Kenya. Our targeted programmes and dedicated social workers provide tailored family care and access to education for the poorest families. We help families strengthen and stay together. We provide families with a path from crisis to independence. We support families to help children thrive.

Tushinde is a child-focused organisation and committed to child protection and the protection of vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be screened prior to joining the board and have background checks that may go beyond contacting referees. Every candidate, regardless of post applied for, will be expected to adhere to the principles of child protection and ensure that those around them do the same.

Tushinde is a UK registered charity, with a board of six trustees. Its programme is delivered through a Kenyan registered NGO of the same name, which has its own independent board of trustees. We are looking for up to three new trustees to join our UK board, to compliment and broaden the skills and knowledge of our existing trustees. 

The Board of trustees meets four times a year and is responsible for ensuring:

• We comply with our governing document and the law

• Act in the charity’s best interest

• Manage the charity’s resources responsibly

• Act with reasonable skill and care

• Ensure we are accountable to our stakeholders

In addition, we focus on:

• Oversight of the Kenyan operations, particularly safeguarding

• Fundraising to support our ongoing programme

• Potential partnership opportunities

• UK charity governance

Beyond the regular board meetings there are plenty of opportunities to support the organisation both in the UK and Kenya. All UK meetings are remote and are typically scheduled at 18:00 UK time.

We are looking for a flexible, committed and reliable individual who has an interest in child welfare in Africa. In addition, we would be particularly interested to hear from individuals with any of the following skills or experience:

• Fundraising, particularly growing or diversifying income streams

• Child welfare, particularly in low or middle income countries

• Risk and charity governance

• And finally, if you have experience of or a connection to Kenya or East Africa even better!

Volunteering opportunity: The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain is seeking new Trustees 

Join us as a Trustee at The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain! As a registered charity, we’re seeking dedicated individuals to guide us in fulfilling our mission with integrity and passion.

Responsibilities include shaping strategic direction, safeguarding the organisation’s values, ensuring financial stability, and actively contributing to board decisions. Trustees play a key role in promoting openness, honesty, and leadership.

We’re looking for committed individuals with a love for brass banding and youth music, and expertise in areas like arts management, funding development, audience development, marketing and communication.

We hold four trustee meetings a year - three online (typically 2-3hrs) one in person (full day). Estimated annual time commitment 20hrs per year. You are also encouraged to attend performances and events.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, join us on this exciting journey! We are seeking applications from a broad range of backgrounds and ages. Don't be put off if this is would be your first charity trusteeship - to develop greater youth voice, applications from under 25s are also welcome.

PECAN is seeking to appoint a new Chair of Trustees as the previous Chair has stepped down after many years of devoted service. Under PECAN’s governing articles of association its trustees, including the Chair, are appointed for a three-year term, which may be renewed for a further two terms (so a maximum of nine years’ unbroken service).

Key tasks:                              

The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each Trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also support the management team and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely to achieve agreed objectives. They will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the CEO.

Key responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the organisation and the Board by ensuring that everyone remains focused  on the delivery of the organisation’s charitable purposes to provide greater public benefit.
• Chair and facilitate board meetings, oversee and ensure proper record-keeping
• Ensure that decisions taken at meetings are implemented.
• Give direction to board policy-making.
• Ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic plan, and that there is a common understanding of these by the management team and the Trustees.
• Develop the Board of Trustees including induction, training, appraisal and succession planning
• Ensure that the Board is able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and manage and mitigate the risks.
• Ensure that the Board fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity, with systems in place to ensure financial accountability.
• Encourage positive change where appropriate and address and resolve any conflicts within the Board.
• Act as an ambassador for the cause and the Charity.
• Bring impartiality and objectivity to decision-making
• Address conflict within the Board and within the organisation and liaise with the CEO to achieve this.
• Foster, maintain and ensure that constructive relationships exist with and between the Trustees.
• Liaise with the CEO to keep an overview of the organisation’s affairs and to provide support as appropriate.
• Lead the process of supporting and appraising the performance of the CEO.
• Sit on appointment and disciplinary panels where required.

With the CEO:

• Plan the annual cycle of board meetings and other general meetings where required, for example annual general meeting.
• Set agendas for board and other general meetings.
• Ensure that the Board receives sufficient and timely information to make informed decisions.

Relationship with the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the wider management team:

• Establish and build a strong, effective and a constructive working relationship with the CEO ensuring they are held to account for achieving agreed strategic objectives.
• Support the CEO, whilst respecting the boundaries which exist between the two roles.
• Ensure regular contact with the CEO and develop and maintain an open and supportive relationship within which each can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges.
• Liaise with the CEO to maintain an overview of the charity’s affairs, providing support as necessary.

About you:  

PECAN is a Christian charity whose values are kindness, belief and hope. There is a requirement for all Trustees, including the Chair, to sign a statement of belief. The CEO is also required to be a Christian.

In addition to the qualities required of a Trustee of the charity, the Chair should have the following qualities:

• Leadership
• Experience of committee work, including at least one previous Trustee role.
• Tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage
• Good communication and interpersonal
• Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect
• Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team
• Empathy

It would be desirable to demonstrate experience of the Chair role and/or be willing to join the Association of Chairs to increase their knowledge that will help with the role.

We are a registered charity and Limited Company by guarantee with our own Board of voluntary Trustees/Directors. Croydon Mencap’s purpose is to provide advice, information and support through a range of projects and services. Croydon Mencap is affiliated to Royal Mencap but is not financially supported or governed by its National body.

As a trustee you will be able to use your skills and experience and have a direct influence over the Charity direction and governance. It is a rewarding role, but there are responsibilities meaning you will need to give enough time to help your charity succeed.

Being a Trustee of a Charity means you are there to look after the charity’s work and ensure that it uses its money and resources properly, and that it is managed effectively through the paid staff. Trustees are also Company Directors as Croydon Mencap is registered as a company limited by guarantee.

The Board of Trustees meets on average 4 times a year, and everyone is also expected to attend the Annual General Meeting and an annual ‘Away Day’. Trustees may also be involved in short-term specific interest task groups if necessary, training is made available where needed e.g. to raise greater awareness to the needs of people with learning disabilities or carers’ issues.

Initially the Chair and Vice Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer will interview applicants. Trustees can be co-opted throughout the year by the Board. A number of checks are carried out prior to appointment, including a declaration that the potential trustee is not disqualified from standing.

Track Acadermy is a small but highly respected sport for social change charity in North West London. We are essential in the local community and are currently seeking a proactive and postive Chair of Trustees to lead and bolster our board and give the support to staff, volunteers and coaches to help change young lives in London.

The Chair will hold the Board and Executive Team to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also support, and where appropriate, challenge the Chief Executive and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire Executive of the charity to achieve agreed objectives. They will act as an ambassador of the charity in partnership with the Chief Executive.

Principal responsibilities:

• Strategic leadership
• Governance
• External Relations
• Efficiency and effectiveness
• Relationship with the Chief Executive and the wider management team

For more detail see attached job description.

We are particularly keen for a Chair with expertise in:

• Strategic leadership
• Charity governance.
• Charity fundraising.
• Service delivery and community work.

Desirables:

It would be great if a candidate has insight into any of the following: 

• Youth sports and athletics.
• Education sector.
• Small charities.

Goals 4 Girls is a dynamic charity that leverages football as a powerful educational tool, empowering young women and girls from low-income communities to overcome barriers and excel in sports and education. Our programs focus on enhancing physical and mental well-being, improving school engagement, and supporting young women in making successful transitions into adulthood.

Goals 4 Girls (G4G) is thrilled to announce the search for a new Chair of the Board of Trustees. This is a pivotal moment for our charity as we continue to expand our impact, guided by our strategic vision to empower young women through sport & education. The Chair position is central to our governance & strategic direction, ensuring that we remain committed to our mission of breaking down barriers & fostering resilience & confidence among young women. We are eager to embark on this journey with a leader who is as passionate and dedicated to our cause as we are.

The Chair of the Board of Trustees will lead the strategic direction and governance of Goals 4 Girls, ensuring the charity achieves its mission of breaking down economic barriers within sports and education for girls. This role requires a leader who is not currently serving as a chair or trustee on another board, therefore able to dedicate and commit to Goals4Girls. The Chair will oversee the charity’s governance, strategic development, and financial management while embodying the values and passion for empowering young women and girls as well as complying with the Charity Commission and other regulatory bodies requirements.

This is an active role, where time will need to be invested regularly outside of meetings to support this small charity so would suit an individual who has the availability to fulfill this requirement. Please note that we unable to accept applications from individuals who already have trustee committments at another charity. 

Application Process: Please view the full role specification document attached below for further information. 

Interested candidates should email a CV & a one-page cover letter detailing their suitability & qualifications for the role.

Please note that this is a voluntary role and only expenses will be reimbursed. 

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

About The Role

Would you like to help shape the future of The National Youth Orchestras of Scotland?

NYOS is seeking to appoint up to four new Trustees to our Board. We are looking for candidates who share our dedication to ensuring that Scotland’s young musicians, from all backgrounds, can access world-class classical music-making opportunities.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience of environmental sustainability, arts policy, public affairs advocacy, HR, orchestral management, marketing and communications, young people’s wellbeing/mental health, and EDI.

The NYOS Board meets four times a year, and each Trustee may also be part of a smaller committee or working group which meets up to four times a year. NYOS Trustees are asked to serve a four-year term, with the option to serve a second term.

No prior governance experience is necessary. NYOS will offer training and development opportunities, as well as 1-2-1 mentorship from an existing board member if required, to ensure you are fully supported in your role.

This is a voluntary role. However, NYOS is committed to removing financial barriers for all Trustees and can cover reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation, and remuneration for loss of earnings.

NYOS also recognises that there is a lack of diversity amongst the leadership of youth music organisations and the wider charity sector. We therefore encourage applications from underrepresented groups, a list of which can be found below. We look forward to hearing from you!

You can find out more about the role by downloading a copy of the job description from the NYOS website.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter, outlining your experience and reasons for your interest in the role. If you feel more comfortable applying in a different format, we are happy to accept an audio or video recording.

We would also request that you complete the equal opportunities monitoring form, which is available on our website

A shortlist of candidates will be invited individually to an informal conversation in August with members of the NYOS Board, following which up to four trustees will be appointed.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any further questions.

The deadline to apply is 5pm on Friday 2 August

As TRAIN's Chair, you’ll lead our Board of Trustees, and oversee the work of our CEO ensuring we deliver brilliant outcomes for the young people we support every day!

Your tasks include:

• Leading our Board meetings
• Supporting our CEO and staff team
• Shouting about our work, and act as our biggest advocate
• Helping make sure our Board fulfils its responsibilities and requirements

***DEADLINE NOW EXTENDED TO 2 AUGUST***

Alike is a charity with one simple mission: To end the loneliness and isolation that people impacted by cancer experience. We exist to empower our community to make meaningful connections through seamless digital experiences which help people find their sense of belonging. We were created for people impacted by cancer, by people with cancer.

Driven by our mission and inspired by the start-up mentality, we operate with agility and pace. In 2021, we launched our ground-breaking iOS and Android app as a space exclusively for the cancer community to connect. Now we’re looking to scale nationwide, and we need your help to do it. Alike is the only non-for-profit organisation providing a large scale, tailored peer support platform across all ages and diagnoses, whether someone’s facing a sleepless night or a lonely weekend.

We're looking for up to 3 new trustees to join our scaling charity! We are particularly interested in people who have a background or experience in leadership in the charity sector, healthcare delivery, health policy and campaigning, and UK law. Read more about what we are looking for in more detail below. If this doesn't sound exactly like you but you feel you have something to give, we'd still love to hear from you. ​

Our Trustees:

Our board of trustees is essential to Alike’s mission. Working as a team, they take shared responsibility for maintaining alignment between our vision, strategy and day-to-day operations. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team, driving Alike’s growth, inspiring new approaches, and helping us scale. Their perspective, insights, passion and collective experience is crucial to our mission as we continue combating loneliness and isolation throughout the cancer community.

Your Responsibilities:

Joining our board of trustees is a commitment to Alike’s mission as well as our products. We need our trustees to not just believe in our potential, but to authentically champion it. Our ideal trustee can clearly envision Alike taking a leading role in combating isolation in the cancer community - and in making a lasting, positive change. We’re looking for active, engaged and experienced trustees to join our existing board during this thrilling period of growth and innovation.

Beyond that, you would be required to collaborate on certain statutory duties (listed below), and to provide advice and guidance throughout Alike’s new initiatives. The power of our board lies in a diversity of viewpoints, so your unique combination of specialist knowledge, skills and experiences is key to success in this role.

We would expect you to contribute this set of skills to the board’s shared responsibility: making sound decisions for the charity’s direction. This would include - but by no means be limited to - scrutinising board papers, leading meetings, chairing discussions and taking an active role in board meetings.

Time Commitment:

• Regular board meetings (6 per year, 3 in-person meetings, 3 virtual)
• Additional time for sub-committee work and strategic planning
• Flexible availability for brief ad-hoc advisory calls or meetings
• Attendance at our Annual General Meeting in central London

Skills and Experience:

• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of trusteeship
• An understanding of the challenges faced by those living with cancer and the impact of emerging technology in addressing these challenges
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style
• Strategic and critical thinking skills - a problem-solver with a lateral thinking style
• Familiarity with the processes behind bringing a tech product to market
• Strong financial literacy - preferably within the charity sector or a regulated industry
• An understanding of the tenets of employment law and GDPR compliance at scale -preferably within the charity sector and/or a regulated industry

We need trustees with a diverse range of skills, experience and knowledge, and would love to hear from people who could bring one or more of the following:

• Leadership within NHS digital transformation, or commissioning, procurement and care delivery
• Experience in UK law, ideally in employment law, data protection or intellectual property
• Background in youth activism, social change or health policy and campaigning
• Senior leadership experience within the charity sector, preferably with experience of scaling

If you’re interested in joining Alike on our mission to bring comfort, support and community to the millions of people impacted by cancer across the UK, then we would love to hear from you.

You might not necessarily tick every single box - and that’s okay: if you’ve got the passion and you feel confident that this role is for you, please do get in touch anyway. You may still be the perfect fit.

Statutory Duties

1. To ensure the organisation complies with its governing document - sometimes known as a trust deed, constitution, or articles of association.

2. To ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.

3. To ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives - the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objectives, no matter how 'charitable' and 'worthwhile' those activities are.

4. To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.

5. To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.

6. To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.

7. To ensure the financial stability of the organisation.

8. To protect and manage the property of the organisation and to ensure the properinvestment of the organisation's funds.

External Relations

1. Act as an ambassador for the cause and the charity.

2. Maintain close relationships with key stakeholders.

3. Act as a spokesperson for the organisation when appropriate.

4. Represent the charity at external functions, meetings, and events.

5. Facilitate change and address any potential conflict with external stakeholders.6. Introduce the charity to potential supporters and foster new relationships.

Efficiency and Effectiveness

1. Effectively and efficiently, impartiality and objectivity are brought to decision-making processes.

2. Engage and support that all decisions are taken in the best, long-term interests of the Charity and that the Board takes collective ownership.

3. Foster and maintain relationships between the Trustees.4. Work closely with all trustees and the senior leadership team to give direction to Board policy-making and to ensure that meetings are well planned, meaningful and reflect the responsibilities of all trustees.

5. Ensure accountability that decisions taken at meetings are implemented.

Relationship with the Chief Executive and the Wider Executive Team

1. Foster an open and transparent working relationship with the Executive Team – CEO,Head of Operations and Head of Finance. Embed clear lines of communication to ensure the Chair and Board work together.

2. Ensure you develop and maintain an open and supportive relationship within which trustee can speak openly about concerns, worries and challenges.

3. Liaise with the Chief Executive to maintain an overview of the Charity’s affairs

4. Support the Chair conduct an annual appraisal and remuneration review for the Chief Executive in consultation with all other Trustees.

As well as the various statutory duties, any trustee should make full use of any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the board make good decisions.

The above list of duties is indicative only and not exhaustive. Trustees will be expected to perform all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role.

Are you passionate about putting the voice of disabled children and young people centre stage?  Do you believe that disabled children and young people have the right to a fulfilling life?

Bexley Snap are seeking a Chair for our Trustee Board.  In addition to the core responsibilities of all Trustees, the Chair is overall responsible for ensuring the Board works well together and supports the organisation to fulfil its purpose.Specifically, the Chair will:

• provide leadership to the Board of Trustees to ensure the Board gives firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• chair meetings of the Board of Trustees effectively and efficiently, bringing impartiality and objectivity to the decision-making process.
• ensure the Board is able to regularly review major risks and associated opportunities, and satisfy itself that systems are in place to take advantage of opportunities and manage and mitigate the risks.
• ensure that trustees are fully engaged and that decisions are taken in the best, long-term interests of the Charity and that the Board takes collective ownership.
• monitor that decisions taken at meetings are implemented.
• appraise the performance of the Trustees and the Board on an annual basis.
• monitor the Director's performance through robust bi-monthly supervisions and appraisals.
• be the final point of decision making for any appeals for disciplinary/complaints escalated to Board level.
• ensure our operational business plan is utilised as a dynamic , current, working document, used to achieve our strategic objectives.
• foster, maintain and ensure constructive relatioships exist with and between the Trustees.

Relevant experience

Individuals are sought who have a strong empathy  with our mission to provide positive opportunities for disabled children and young people and their families in Bexley.

We are looking for someone who:

• has effective experience of leading a Board/management committee.
• has a high degree of emotional intelligence, showing empathy, tact and diplomacy to others with the ability to listen and engage positively.
• demonstrates strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and bring people together.
• has a good undersanding of charity governance issues.
• has relevant experience as a parent, carer or professional.
• has a track record of commitment to promoting equality and diversity.

Job Title: Trustee (3 roles) – with one or more areas of core expertise 

Responsible to: The Board of Trustees

Salary: Non-salaried post 

Level of commitment required: 4 Main meetings a year (evenings) and 1 full day.  The member may also be linked to a sub-committee who meet prior to each main meeting. Additional time may be assigned to visit staff and the offices and for reading and additional research. 

Genuine Occupational Requirement: Must strongly align with the charity’s Vision, Mission and Values. 

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

The Baca Charity is currently looking for Trustees with expertise in at least one of the following areas: 

• Property /social housing expertise including an understanding of housing law, regulations and property market/trends.
• Education – access to education, apprenticeship, progression to FE or HE education to facilitate development of opportunities to support vulnerable people towards employment / entrepreneurship. Safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Relational Fundraising and Financial Governance.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

Knowledge 

• Good understanding of the role and function of a Charity Trustee role
• Expert in specific area of Charitable Operation (see areas of Technical Expertise listed in Job Description above)
• Good understanding of the nature of challenges and or opportunities linked to the work carried out by Baca is desirable.
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship 

Experience 

• Lived experience as an individual who has sought refuge, been trafficked and experience of the immigration system is highly desirable.
• Experience of being a Trustee in charitable organisation is desirable but not essential. 
• Experience of working in teams, contributing to strategic decision making in a group is desirable.

Skills and Abilities 

• Strong ability to think strategically is essential
• Ability to communicate your ideas verbally and in writing to other board members 
• Ability to relate to others with cultural sensitivity 
• Capacity for self-reflection and active learning is essential.
• Ability to work in a team 
• Ability to analyse information, make decisions and influence others 

 Personal Qualities 

• Ability to behave in line with values of the organisation and therefore a strong role model that represents Baca with integrity is essential.
• Be willing to undertake training in the role is essential.
• A team player, able to encourage and maintain focus during periods of pressure.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace.
• A willingness to meet the minimum time commitment 
• Qualities of Integrity, Selflessness, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty and Leadership is essential.
• Motivated by compassion.
• An ability to think strategically. 
• Good, independent judgement.
• Ability to think creatively.
• Willingness to speak their mind.
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team and to take decisions for the good of Baca.
• Capacity for self-reflection and active learning 

Applicants must be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

LEVEL OF COMMITMENT 

All trustees are required to attend quarterly evening and one full day Board meetings.  Board meetings usually take place at the Baca main office, Loughborough, Leicestershire. As appropriate, meetings could also take place virtually.

In addition to reading papers and preparing for meetings/conference calls, Trustees may be called upon for specific advice if they have particular expertise in a given area. 

According to their individual skills and experience, Trustees may also be invited to serve on Baca’s Finance or Staff & Young People Wellbeing Committees or on ad-hoc Working Groups. Committees meet quarterly, usually in advance of Board meetings. 

Further details of the role are contained in the Recruitment Pack.

Dorset Visual Arts - Information for Potential Trustees
Thank you for your interest in joining the Dorset Visual Arts’ Board of Trustees. Dorset Visual Arts has a proud history of bringing together artists and makers across the county of Dorset. As the county’s association for contemporary artists and makers it takes a dynamic approach to activity that supports our members and enhances the opportunities for them countywide and beyond. Being a Dorset Visual Arts Trustee is a great opportunity to contribute to the future of Dorset’s thriving Arts Scene and be at the heart of what is happening. The Dorset Visual Arts’ Board takes its responsibilities seriously, but we operate in a relaxed way which makes membership as part of a small team enjoyable.

Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members 
Board Members are in charge of the overall strategic direction of DVA. Their roles and responsibilities are broadly similar to those of the directors of limited companies, and, whilst the staff team (currently 4 freelance employees) undertake the day to day work, they hold overall responsibility for the DVA’s activities, solvency and business practices. In brief, the principal duties and responsibilities of board members are: 

- to act within the powers of the organisation's constitution and articles of association

- to promote the success of the organisation

- to exercise reasonable care, skill and diligence 

- to avoid conflicts of interest

- to exercise independent judgement 

- to declare any personal interests in transactions or arrangements 

Structure and Practice 
DVA Board of Trustees directs and supports the work of the staff through its meetings which usually take place between four - six times a year. Decisions in Board meetings are made on the basis of a simple majority vote of all board members.

Board meetings currently take place either in Sherborne or online using Zoom and are intended to last no longer than two hours. Apart from participating in meetings, board members need to be able to allocate time for reading and thinking about DVA papers and reports so that they can effectively discharge the responsibilities outlined above. 

Skills, Experience and Abilities 
We are particularly looking for individuals who have experience and expertise in the following areas: 

1. Fundraising
2. Diversity and Inclusion
3. Business Management 
4. Marketing 

Further information 

To find out more about the role or if you have any questions please contact Izzie Jobbins who will be happy to help or put you in touch with one of our current board members.

You can find out more about Dorset Visual Arts and our current board members and team on our website.

How to Apply 
To apply please send a CV and Cover Letter outlining why you would like to join the board of trustees and why your skills and experiences make you suitable for the role. 

It is not necessary to have previous trustee experience as training will be provided. At DVA we are committed to equality and inclusivity and strive for our staff and board of trustees to be from diverse backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from those who are currently underrepresented in the Arts and Cultural Sector including those who are from Global Ethnic Majority backgrounds, are disabled, D/deaf, neurodivergent, or identify as LGBTQIA+.