Trustees x3

Role description: Trustee (x3)

Location: Hybrid Time commitment: Initial term of three years Remuneration: Unpaid (approved travel and subsistence expenses will be met)

BUBIC (Bringing Unity Back Into the Community) continues to grow and evolve, we are seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees.

Role overview: As a Trustee, you will be jointly responsible with other Board members for directing BUBIC’s affairs. You will ensure that the organisation is solvent, well-run, and delivering the outcomes for which it has been set up. You will safeguard and promote the values and mission of BUBIC, determine its strategy and structure, and ensure that it operates effectively, responsibly, and accountably. Additionally, you will ensure the effective functioning of BUBIC’s Board of Trustees and act in line with the Seven Principles of Public Life (available on gov uk)

Key responsibilities:

• Attend at least monthly Board and other meetings.
• Participate in one or more Board sub-groups.
• Scrutinise Board papers and other communications.
• Lead and contribute to discussions, providing guidance based on your specific skills, knowledge, and expertise.
• Abide by BUBIC’s policies and procedures.
• Act as a signatory where required.
• Promote BUBIC to our beneficiaries, funders, and the wider public.

Treasurer-specific responsibilities: For our Treasurer, we are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong working knowledge of financial management of companies, and if this is not specifically charity finance, is willing to learn more.
• Can explain financial information to others who have less financial expertise.
• Is willing to convene our finance sub-group.

Please see the attached Trustee role description for a full outline of the role.

About you

You have a strong personal commitment to the BUBIC’s aims and objectives. You will bring specific skills, knowledge and expertise to the role including one or more of the following:

• experienced Finance Director ideally a qualified accountant
• lived experience (people who are in recovery from, and family members affected by, problem alcohol or drug use)
• HR
• fundraising
• health and social care
• social enterprise
• social researcher
• communications
• legal/contract law

There are no legal or other barriers to your appointment.

Benefits:

• Contribute to the success and growth of BUBIC, supporting a peer-led initiative and its beneficiaries
• Develop new skills and experience.
• Work with a diverse and dynamic team.
• Approved travel and subsistence expenses will be met.

For more information about the role of charity trustees, please refer to the Charity Commission The essential trustee guide

Join us in making a meaningful impact in our community!