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Trustee Role Description:
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Age UK Surrey achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that Age UK Surrey has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision:
For people to improve their wellbeing and independence to get the most from later life.
Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable Age UK Surrey to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our aims.
Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.
Duties:
• Support and provide advice on Age UK Surrey’s purpose, vision, goals and
activities.
• Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their
implementation.
• Oversee our financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate
progress.
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of our charity.
• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
• Review and approve our financial statements.
• Provide support and challenge to our CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority.
• Keep up to date about changes in our operating environment.
• Contribute to regular reviews of our governance. Attend Board and Committee meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
• Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect
our interests, to the exclusion of your own personal and/or any third party interests.
• Contribute to the broader promotion of our objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.
There will 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.
What we are looking for:
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:
• Willingness and ability to understand and accept your responsibilities and liabilities as a trustee and to act in the best interests of Age UK Surrey.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement
and work effectively as a board member.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
• Willingness to lead according to our values.
• Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity,
objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
Terms of office:
• Trustees are appointed for a 3 year term of office, renewal for 1 further term to a
maximum of 6 years.
• This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Time commitment:
• Attending quarterly Board meetings as well as committee meetings throughout the year. Currently meetings are held in person at the Clockhouse Centre, Milford, Godalming.
• Attending annual staff/trustee meetings and ad hoc meetings as required.
• Completing safeguarding training and induction training as required.
Areas of expertise/ experience relevant to Age UK Surrey are:
Finance and accounting
Social welfare/care
Operating a community hub
Human Resources
Fundraising
Digital communications/ IT
Marketing/ public relations
Governance
Strategic Planning
Monitoring and evaluating performance
Legislation relating to Age UK Surrey
Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Knowledge of the sector
An enhanced DBS is required for this role.
Interested Applicants:
If you are interested in joining our Board of Trustees please contact our Chief Executive, Catherine Hodgson, for an informal chat.
A current CV and covering letter should be sent to our Volunteering and Wellbeing Manager, Debra Davies.
Must include full CV of relevant senior management experience appropriate to the role advertised with your contact details including your location, email address and telephone number.
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