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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.
It is our mission to serve young people who have been forced to flee their home country – offering safe homes, education, therapeutic care and support
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Bedford Foodbank has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Trustee Board as we continue to serve the community of Bedford.
Bedford Foodbank is an independant charity, operating as a member of the Trussell Trust network.Over recent years, we have seen client numbers rise significantly but thankfully, the extraodinary generosity of donors has also risen to meet the growing demand for our services.
In 2023, we moved premises to a larger warehouse which is enabling our fantastic team of staff and volunteeers to work in a better, safer environment, and our day to day operations can run more effciently.
Bedford Foodbank is committed to delivering a high standard of service to anyone who engages with our work.We operate our services with a Christian ethos, supported by local churches. You don't need to be an active Christian to be part of the team, but understanding these values is important.
We have recently spent time reviewing our plolicies and processes, developing our strategy and identifying areas where we can strengthen our governance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Family Thing Dance is a small but growing charity that provides inclusive dance classes for people with learning differences and diverse abilities. We are looking for Trustees to join our Board to offer governance and support to grow the charity.
The dance base is commercial dance and hip-hop. Family Thing's mission is to provide opportunities for empowerment, support and a sense of belonging using dance as a vehicle to reach these aims.
Family Thing is passionate about providing these dance opportunities for everyone. There are many reasons why. Mencap lists the main benefits of taking part in leisure activities as improving physical and mental health, personal social skills, self-worth and confidence, and social attitudes (Mencap, 2019). Yet despite these widely understood benefits, only 16.8% of people with a learning disability take part in a sport or physical activities at least once a week, compared with 39.9% of the general population (Sport England, 2018). Additionally, there is a great deal of evidence that inactivity is a major contributing factor of ill health in people with learning disabilities. Only 9% of participants in a 2016 review met the minimum recommended guidelines for physical activity (Dairo et al, 2016).
We know that organisations like Family Thing play a role in the well-being of people with learning disabilities by providing activities that promote good physical health as well as positive psychological and social stimulation, and offers a way to overcome situations such as loneliness and anxiety. We know that a positive impact of Family Thing is the increase in social engagement and improvements in physical and mental well-being for those who participate in our classes.
Activities: Family Thing offers free or subsidised, supportive, fun and creative dance classes to diverse groups of children, young people and adults. During each session, dancers are invited to create their own ‘dance hero persona’, and have opportunities to express themselves as individuals with the support of the group. There is a focus on strengthening their sense of community through the concept of “supporting your crew”. As defined by those who attend the groups, the overall aim is to create a “big family” that’ll dance altogether basically!
What are we looking for?
At this particular time we are keen to find people with a financial services background and someone who may be willing to take on the role of Treasurer in due course and/or someone with marketing skills, including digital marketing.
Experience
- Experience of the dance community (desirable but not essential)
- An understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion and a desire to support those with learning differences and diverse abilities
- Leadership experience (desirable but not essential)
- Experience of delivering strategic organisational change (desirable but not essential)
It is not necessary to have previous board experience as training and support can be given
Skills
- A commitment to the Family Thing
- A willingness to devote half a day a month to this work and be able to attend the bi-monthly board meetings
- Good, independent judgement
- An ability to think creatively
- A willingness to speak your mind and communicate well
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
- An understanding of safeguarding practices
- Some experience of charity finance and fundraising is desirable, but not essential (and candidates do not need prior experience as a charity trustee)
- Knowledge and experience of current and fundraising activities relevant to voluntary and community organisations (desirable but not essential)
Attitude
- Honest, open and trustworthy with an understanding of the duty of candour
- Respectful of confidentiality procedures
Special Conditions
The post requires the ability to attend online meetings and occasional face to face events. All expenses will be reimbursed.
What difference will you make?
We are interested in potential Trustees who can bring experience across of range of areas. At this particular time we are keen to find people with a financial services background and someone who may be willing to take on the role of Treasurer in due course and/or someone with marketing skills, including digital marketing.
We are also keen to hear from people who can bring experience in any of these areas:
- working with charitable organisations
- developing strategy;
- project management;
- fundraising and grants management;
Bringing skills in any of these areas will make a huge difference to the work Family Thing is able to provide.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is an exciting opportunity to be a hands-on trustee at branch level, helping to promote kindness and prevent animal cruelty, reach out to more supporters, and influence how we do things. With your expertise and support we will achieve so much!
We need volunteers who have expertise in Legal and GDPR matters to help us manage the Branch effectively and within legal limitations. You will get new skills and experience whilst enabling us to help more animals.
Overview of the Branch Trustee opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person, with a legal background, who could devote their time to volunteer as a trustee at our Preston & District Branch and support us with GDPR compliance.
Alongside passing on your expertise, this opportunity will give you the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives. You will serve on the governing body of the charity and be instrumental, alongside fellow trustees, in the running of the Branch and setting out both the short and long term aims. As a minimum, trustees would normally be expected to attend a bi-monthly committee meeting lasting around 2 to 3 hours (virtual meetings are an option). However, the commitment may vary depending on your availability, and if you decide to take on additional duties.Trustee do not need to live within the branch boundaries but occasional travel to Branch sites may be required from time to time.
About the National RSPCA
Founded in 1824 we have been saving animals for 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering. Through our numerous campaigns, we seek to raise standards of care, and awareness of issues affecting animals today. We rely heavily on our volunteers who play a significant role in enabling us to carry out this important animal welfare work every day!
The RSPCA Preston & District Branch
Over 80% of the animal welfare work of RSPCA is carried out through local branches, which are run by staff & volunteers who have the support of the National Society of RSPCA.
The Preston & District Branch is part of a network of 140 branches, and one of only 8 in the North of England with an animal centre. We are a separately registered charity looking after animals in our local area and engaging with the local community. Our mission is to provide safe homes to abandoned, neglected or abused animals, to nurse them back to health, rehabilitate them and find them their forever home.
RSPCA Preston is a well established branch with approximately 20 members of staff and 75 volunteers across 4 locations. The main activity of our branch is providing a rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming centre within the Preston area (close to JCN 31 of the M6). To continue helping animals in need we also operate 3 charity shops in Longridge, Chorley and Penwortham which bring in a regular income to keep our animal centre open.
Take a look at our website to see a little more about the work we do.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee – Legal and GDPR
- Assist the Branch in ensuring that activities are GDPR compliant and reviewing and updating the Branch processing activities register.
- Support the Branch in developing and updating Branch policies, particularly the Branch privacy notice and internal data protection policy, to make sure they are compliant.
- Support the Branch when liaising with external specialist providers such as HR and health and safety specialists.
- The Branch may occasionally enter into new leases with regards to its charity shops; so, liaising with external specialists for advice if it does not fall under your area of expertise.
- To assist the Branch when developing new schemes, such as providing welfare assistance to those on low incomes, to ensure any new schemes are GDPR compliant.
Core Branch Trustee responsibilities
- Appreciate and support the aims and policies of the RSPCA.
- Work in conjunction with fellow trustees and branch officers and jointly act in making decisions for the best interest of the branch and the RSPCA.
- Work with national RSPCA staff to ensure that the branch meets all minimum animal welfare standards (MAWS).
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees and Branch Partnership Manager write, adopt, monitor, and review a development plan setting out the short and long term aims of your branch.
- Actively participate in branch committee meetings and to attend the branch annual general meeting and regional conference.
- Be aware of the outcome of regional board meetings and support regional initiatives.
- Actively promote and advertise the society in an ongoing programme to recruit new branch trustees and volunteers and welcome new members.
- In conjunction with your fellow trustees, ensure the proper management and control of all activities and decisions relating to any premises held or staff employed by the branch if applicable.
What we are looking for in a volunteer:
We are committed to creating a Board which is representative of our society and in particular, our community and surrounding areas so encourage people from any background to apply for any of our opportunities.
Alongside legal and GDPR compliance experience, we are looking for someone who is committed to the RSPCA’s charitable objectives and shares our passion for animal welfare. You would be creative, innovative, bring a fresh perspective, and can put ideas into action.
You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. You do not need to be an expert although commitment, common sense, and the ability to be objective are vital.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Branch Trustee
- We will provide you with a comprehensive trustee training course which will provide you with everything you need to carry out the role.
- Ongoing support is also provided by local and national RSPCA staff in addition to any additional training provided by the relevant branch.
- The platform to utilise your skills and experience to oversee the charity and make decisions that have a direct impact on local animal welfare.
- The opportunity to gain new skills and develop existing ones, whilst making a real difference to the lives of animals.
- A way to expand your professional and personal network through working with like-minded people.
Practical considerations
- Please also note that to become a Trustee, you will need to be aged 18 or over and a member of our branch for three months before you are eligible to be elected at our AGM.
- Trustees are elected for a 12-month term each year.
- Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
- Trustees must sign a Trustee Declaration of Willingness to Act to clarify that they are not disqualified from being a trustee and read the Charity Commission’s guidance for individuals who cannot be a trustee or senior manager of a charity.
- References will also be required.
How to find out more about being a Branch Trustee
For more information on becoming a Charity Trustee, and to ensure it is the right decision for you there is some information on the RSPCA website about Branch Trustees, and we have an online session about Becoming a Branch Trustee, which should hopefully give you more of an idea of what the RSPCA Branch Trustee role will involve.
We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch!
Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview and trial period. We will ask you to provide contact details for two referees, and dependent on the position, you may need to sign an agreement and undergo specific training before starting the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Hello and thanks for looking at our advert! If you are eager to use your talents to contribute to a more equitable society and keen to be part of a dynamic, evolving, values led charity, we would love to hear from you!
Access Social Care is a legal rights charity that exists to make sure disabled people, older people and carers get the social care they need. We educate so people can confidently use legal language to improve their lives. We make sure people can access justice when things do go wrong with legal casework and an online tech product. We gather data and evidence to drive system level change to work towards a future where everyone gets the social care they need.
We are currently seeking three trustees who can align with our organisational culture and values; who are passionate about social care and access to justice; and who can bring fresh perspectives, skills and expertise to help us achieve our goals and maximise our impact.
We are especially interested in people who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applications from candidates with direct experience of drawing on social care, as well as candidates from the Global Majority, older and disabled people, and people from the LGBTQ+ communities.
We are particularly interested in receiving applications from individuals with experience or knowledge in the following areas:
· Lived experience of drawing on social care or experience of the communities we serve, especially individuals who have experience as ambassadors or campaigners on behalf of these communities
· Sales, Business Development, and Marketing
· Financial Strategy, Investment, and Growth
· Communications and Campaigning
If this sounds like you, then please take a look at our Trustee Recruitment Pack!
To arrange an informal chat about the role please contact us
To apply, please send a copy of your CV with a covering letter addressing the requirements set out in the Trustee Recruitment Pack.
Closing date is midnight on Wednesday 16th October 2024 and the selection process will be held during the weeks commencing 4th November and 11th November. Please refer to the trustee recruitment pack for specific dates.
Please note, successful applicants will need to be available to travel to the January board meeting on the 28th January fir an overnight stay in order to attend meetings until 5:30pm on the 29th January.
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The core purpose of Framework’s Board is to determine its vision and strategy and to direct, control, and scrutinise Framework’s affairs. This purpose is achieved by the Board carrying out the following essential functions:
• Ensuring that, as a charity, Framework is carrying out the purposes for which it was set up, for the public benefit
• Setting and ensuring compliance with Framework’s mission, strategic aims, corporate objectives and values, ensuring its long-term success
• Approving strategies, policies and plans to secure the achievement of the above
• Setting a positive culture, with strong service user focus • Ensuring that Framework operates effectively, efficiently and economically
• Monitoring Framework’s performance in relation to the delivery of strategies and plans and the achievement of budgets
• Providing oversight, direction and constructive challenge to Framework’s Chief Executive and Senior Leadership Team (SLT)
• The appointment (and, if necessary, the dismissal) of the Chief Executive, along with the approval of the Chief Executive’s initial salary, benefits and terms of employment
• Satisfying itself as to the integrity of financial information, approving each year’s budget, long-term financial business plan and statutory accounts
• Establishing, overseeing and reviewing a schedule of delegation and systems of internal control
• Establishing and overseeing risk management processes in order to safeguard the assets and reputation of the organisation
• Ensuring that Framework complies with its adopted governance code and includes, as necessary, an explanation of any non-compliance within its annual financial statements
• The appointment (and, if necessary, removal) of the Chair. Personal Qualities of Board Members
• Demonstrates a strong empathy with the purpose, culture and values of Framework
• Champions the right of service users to have influence, and access to excellent services
• Works in a way that builds and maintains trust and credibility with a wide range of people, regardless of background
• Proactively works to build inclusive networks and relationships; recognising and valuing difference and diversity
• Has the time, availability, drive and commitment to effectively discharge the responsibilities of a Board Member
• Self-aware, open to feedback, reflective and prepared to develop
• Behaves in a way that is a positive role model to others.
Desirable experience/expertise
• Empathy with the services and client groups that Framework seeks to serve
• Able to support and build on the strategic vision
• Able to influence, engage and build strong working relationships
• Capable of balancing the bigger picture with more immediate needs; avoiding getting bogged down in detail
• Able to build credibility and maintain the trust of the Board
• Contribute to the organisation’s commitment to embedding Equality, Diversity and inclusion in its thinking, planning and actions
• Governance experience would be desirable, either as a member or Chair of a Board or similar
• Experience in any walk of life, however expertise in Finance and Risk and Housing and Supported Housing would be an advantage
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Upbeat Communities achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity, and they also ensure we have a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the leadership team to enable Upbeat Communities to grow and thrive, and through this, empower refugees to thrive.
Through regular meetings, strategy days and written reports provided to the board, trustees are able to set the direction of the organisation, develop its strategic objectives and support and keep the staff team accountable in delivering on these
strategic goals.
Trustee meetings are currently held every 2 months either in person in Derby or online (hybrid). We have an annual strategy away day and trustees are also invited to be part of our sub-committees. Trustees are requested to be available to attend occasional ‘unscheduled’ meetings or engage in email communications which address urgent business as it arises, join working groups when needed and spend time preparing for meetings by reading and considering the papers circulated before meetings.
Benefits of Being a Trustee
We believe being a trustee of Upbeat Communities offers a number of fantastic
benefits:
- Strategic decision-making that positively impacts the lives of over a thousand
- asylum seekers and refugees every year
- Supporting an innovative, talented and passionate staff team as they develop
- our work and explore new services and ways of working
- Being part of a committed and focused trustee team working to see the charity
- grow
- Using your skills, experience and passion to contribute to an effective and wellfunctioning
- board
- Opportunities to learn new skills and experiences to contribute to your own
- personal development
Duties
Any individual acting as a trustee for Upbeat Communities would be required to
carry out the following:
- Promote the vision, mission and values of the charity
- Ensure Upbeat Communities and its representatives function within all legal and
- regulatory requirements applicable, and in line with its constitution, continually
- striving for best practice in governance
- Determine the overall direction and development of Upbeat Communities
- through good governance and clear strategic planning
- Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their
- implementation
- Oversee Upbeat Communities’ financial plans and budgets and monitor and
- evaluate progress
- Review and approve the charity’s financial statements
- Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively
- Provide support and challenge to Upbeat Communities’ Chief Executive in the
- exercise of their delegated authority and affairs
- Contribute to regular reviews of Upbeat Communities’ own governance.
- Attend Board meetings, and be adequately prepared to contribute to
- discussions.
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and
- protect the charity’s interests, avoiding any personal conflict of interests
- Take appropriate professional advice in all matters where there may be a
- material risk to the charity
- Maintain confidentiality about all aspects of the trustee’s business
Finance Specific Duties
- Lead on the strategic financial management of the charity at board level
- Liaise with our outsourced finance team (including our Finance Director)
- Chair the finance sub-committee (which meets 6 times per year ahead of every
- board meeting)
- Maintain a clear grasp of the charity’s financial position and ensure full and
- timely financial transparency and information disclosure to the board
- Support the board of trustees in financial decision making processes
- Review and approve annual budgets
- Advise on banking and investments
- Take an active role in the financial audit process
- Contribute to the financial management of our trading subsidiary (Upbeat
- Enterprises Limited)
Empowering individuals and families to thrive as they rebuild their lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Role
As a Flyer Distributor you will play a crucial role in helping to raise awareness about our services and events within the Enfield community. You will be responsible for disseminating promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, and event announcements to various locations within the Enfield area.
- Distribute promotional materials provided by Age UK Enfield to designated locations across the Enfield area. This may include community centers, libraries, local businesses, healthcare facilities, and other relevant locations.
- Engage with members of the public in a friendly and courteous manner while distributing flyers. Answer any questions they may have about Age UK Enfield's services and provide basic information about upcoming events or initiatives.
- Keep accurate records of the locations visited and the quantity of promotional materials distributed. Report back to the supervisor on to provide updates on distribution progress.
- Act as an ambassador for Age UK Enfield by promoting the organisation's mission, values, and services to the community. Help to increase brand recognition and visibility within the local area.
General Key Skills:
- Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
- Comfortable with walking and standing for long periods in various weather conditions.
- Maintaining professionalism and addressing public inquiries effectively.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality, with a strong sense of responsibility.
Time Commitment
2-4 hours Between 10 am - 2 pm (there are other volunteer opportunities available)
Requirements
A DBS Enhanced check will be required. Training to be provided around safeguarding.
Other Information
Please note: It is a unpaid position however travel costs and other volunteering expenses will be covered.
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.
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ROLE SUMMARY
How this role fits into the vision and objectives of Causeway
Our trustees bring strategic oversight and direction; to ensure Causeway is true to its purpose and effective in its strategic objectives, whilst ensuring all governance responsibilities are fulfilled. They champion the people we support, promote the charity and its work and bring expertise in order to purposefully develop Causeway and its impact. The Charities Act 1993 defines charity trustees as those responsible under the charity's governing document for controlling the administration and management of the charity. At Causeway the charity trustees are the board of directors and are known as the trustee board.
Who are we looking for?
Causeway are looking to recruit a Treasurer to the Board who is willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and support the strategic growth of the charity. We are particularly looking for our Treasurer to have:
• A relevant accounting qualification.
• Experience of charity accounting and relevant accounting standards.
• Ability to maintain overview of the financial affairs of the charity, ensuring its viability and proper financial records and procedures.
• A confident networker who will bring relevant connections and facilitate introductions for the benefit the charity.
• Experience in working with the Chief Financial Officer, Board and subcommittees.
It is important that trustees reflect our geographical reach in the North, and that we have diversity of knowledge, experience and background on the trustee board. If you have lived experience relevant to our work or can bring a perspective that is under-represented, we strongly encourage you to come forward.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Role Title: Treasurer Trustee
Salary: Voluntary (Trustees can claim out of pocket expenses incurred in travelling to meetings)
Location: Applications are welcomed from applicants across the United Kingdom.
Closing date for applications: Rolling.
We aim to make trustee appointments by 31st October 2024. Roles will be provisionally offered, before being finalised subject to DBS check, references and due diligence check, in line with our Safer Recruitment policy.
Interview Date: TBC (October 2024)
RESPONSIBILITIES
The role of the trustee board is to receive assets from our partners and donors, safeguard them and apply them to the charitable purposes of Causeway. The trustee board must always act in the best interests of the charity, exercising the same standard of duty of care that a prudent person would apply if looking after the affairs of someone for whom they have responsibility.
The legal responsibilities of a trustee are to:
· Ensure that Causeway complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
· Ensure that Causeway pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
· Ensure Causeway applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects
· Contribute actively to the board of trustees by providing strategic direction, setting overall policy, and defining goals and targets
· Ensure the financial stability of Causeway
· Safeguard the good name of Causeway, scrutinise board papers and other key communications
In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee will use their specialist skills, knowledge and experience to identify key issues, provide advice and guidance to the Chief Executive Officer and Senior Leadership team, and help improve the decision making of the trustees board.
· Our trustees will seek to promote Causeway, drawing upon their strategic contacts and networks and supporting fundraising efforts in order to maximise the charity’s impact and brand.
Trustee Criteria (skills and expertise)
Each trustee must be:
· Support and provide advice on Causeway’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
· Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
· Oversee Causeway’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
· Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
· Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
· Review and approve Causeway’s financial statements.
· Provide support and challenge to the CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
· Keep abreast of changes in the landscape that Causeway operates in
· Contribute to regular reviews of Causeway’s governance.
· Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
· Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Causeway’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third party interests.
· Contribute to the broader promotion of Causeway’s objectives, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and networks.
[There may be times when the 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.]
Specific responsibilities as Treasurer:
· To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document and its own financial rules, charity law, company law, and other relevant legislation or regulations.
· To ensure that adequate financial procedures and controls are in place and that the organisation operates within a sound financial framework.
· To advise the Trustees on the financial implications of their strategy and policy objectives.
· To ensure that the organisation has appropriate financial risk management and reserves policies in place.
· To create and chair the Finance, Audit and Risk Committee where the following aspects are discussed on behalf of the Board of Trustees; and attend the Remuneration Committee.
· In association with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Finance Officer, to ensure all financial dealings are properly accounted for.
· To lead the production of an annual budget, propose its adoption to the Board and, assisted by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Finance Officer, monitor performance against budget.
· To liaise with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Finance Officer to ensure that financial information (e.g. balance sheet, cash flow, bank balances, fundraising performance, reserves reporting) is provided to the Trustees in a timely manner and to be satisfied that this is comprehensive and accurate.
· In association with the Chief Finance Officer ensure all financial dealings are properly accounted for and that grants and other funds received for specific purposes are appropriately spent and accounted for as appropriate.
· To discuss the auditor's report and annual accounts with Trustees at the Annual General Meeting.
· To manage the process of appointment of auditors.
· To be involved in closely managing the Investments of the organisation, and provide Tax/Investment advice where necessary, with attention to the Pensions provision. provide advice on Causeway’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
Person Specification
· Enthusiasm for Causeway’s vision and mission.
· Understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship in the UK charity sector.
· Able to demonstrate strategic vision and think creatively.
· Relevant experience and knowledge of managing finances.
· Experience and knowledge of current practice relevant to charities or SME finance.
· The skills to analyse proposals, examine their financial consequences and make concise recommendations.
· A recognised financial and/or accounting qualification would be highly beneficial but is not a prerequisite.
· Ability to communicate financial information clearly.
· Willingness to be available to employees with financial responsibilities on a scheduled or ad hoc basis to provide advice and answer queries.
· Willing to speak their mind and exercise independent judgement, whilst operating with tact and diplomacy.
· Ability to work with others in a way that supports positive board dynamics.
· Ability to represent the organisation credibly externally.
· Availability and commitment to perform the role and dedicate the time required to fulfil the role.
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We’re seeking excellent Teaching Assistants who want to enjoy a completely different way of working!
Our Outreach Teaching Assistants and Teachers support students who aren’t currently able to attend school, for example because of mental or physical health needs or challenges in previous schools.
This is a mobile role which requires flexibility; you and a teacher will work from a designated space in the family home, or at a local library, and offer personalized education for each student. Our ideal candidate is inclusive and uses the child as the starting point to plan an engaging and suitable curriculum which helps each child to meet their EHCP outcomes and grow academically too.
We work hard to match the right student with the right teacher and Teaching Assistant; you may be an expert with students in a particular age group (our students range from 6 to 16), subject, or enjoy working with students who have particular needs such as SEMH, hearing impairments or Autism Spectrum Condition. Almost all of our students have EHCPs, though their needs are quite varied. Our students benefit from creative approaches to learning so you can have fun with how to you teach!
Because of their vulnerabilities and often disrupted learning experiences, our students need a caring approach and our work is underpinned by the principles of Attachment Theory. To flourish in this role you must care about children and believe that every child deserves the best opportunity to achieve their potential, whatever that looks like.
The ideal candidate will also be able to develop positive relationships with parents and carers. Experience working with students with SEND or in a Special School is advantageous but not essential. We’re also interested in hearing from applicants who have other experiences in the SEND arena for example, parents and carers of students with SEND often have a wealth of valuable knowledge and experience to offer.
We are happy to be flexible; you may want to work every day, or only a few hours per week!
We can offer you:
- Flexibility; you may want to work every day, or only a few hours per week!
- High levels of support and care from our school, which is rated Good
- The chance to work independently
- The chance to give children what they need, by helping them with their personal and academic development. We aim high for students, but aren’t just measuring our success in terms of exam results. We want our children to be happy, independent and capable.
- The chance to make a real tangible difference for some of the children who need it the most
Please note that we can only accept our standard application form and not CVs.
The Southover Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share the same commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a range of other recruitment checks. All adults employed by the school have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
The Southover Partnership welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this position.
PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.
The Southover Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share the same commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and a range of other recruitment checks.
PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right depending on the number of applications received to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date.
No CV's are accepted
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.