Society for Companion Animal Studies ( SCAS)

Who we are

SCAS was established in 1979 to promote the study of human-companion animal interactions and raise awareness of the importance of pets in society.

Over the past forty years SCAS has established itself as the leading human-companion animal bond organisation in the UK through providing education, raising awareness, encouraging best practice and influencing the development of policies and practices that support the human-companion animal bond.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic volunteer to work with the Chairman ,staff and Board as a trustee to give legal and risk guidance on all aspects of the charity’s activities. Ensuring obligations are met in a legally compliant manner. To input into the strategy and capability of this rapidly growing national charity, whilst embedding good governance. As a young charity we still need practical, hands on support from the trustees in their area of expertise while we work to mature into an organization where the trustees can focus on a purely governance role.

Broad Description of Role

• Contribute actively as a member of the Board of Trustees to provide strategic direction, set overall strategy and policy, set targets and evaluate performance

• Oversee all legal and risk aspects and ensure it is undertaken legally, honestly and accountably

• Work with the Chairman of the Trustees , staff  and Board of Trustees to develop and implement any legal and risk frameworks to strengthen our sustainability and integrity internally and with wider stakeholders.

• Overview the development and use of campaigns, social media and celebrity engagement so that they are undertaken within contractual agreements 

• Input and Time Commitment:
• • Attend quarterly board meetings, held in the evenings lasting 1 – 2 hours
  • Attend 1 day annual conference 
  • Attend annual strategic review

  Attributes:

  • Leadership
  • Integrity
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
  • Good time management and personal motivation, and ability to work flexibly with a small fast-growing organisation
  • Belief in the vision, mission and values of SCAS

   

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