Trustee

Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire are a charity providing respite support to unpaid Carers; providing a regular break each week by stepping in to take care of their loved one for a few hours enabling the Carer to have some rest and relaxation of their choice.  The organisation supports the communities of Kirklees, Wakefield, Leeds and Calderdale and is a charity of significant size with around 120 employees.

Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire are now seeing new members for our Board of Trustees and are particularly interested in speaking to individuals with experience in the following areas:

·        Charity Governance

·        Marketing / Brand Strategy

We are looking for Trustees who are strategic thinkers with the time and skills to govern and support the organisation ensuring the charity meets it’s obligations and legal responsibilities.

We welcome applications from anyone with the empathy and inspiration to give their time to Carers Trust Mid Yorkshire. 

Time commitment is approximately 5-8 hours per month engaging in a range of activities including bi-monthly Board meetings.

Why Become a Trustee

·      Apply your expertise in a way that will benefit your local community and charity

·      Play a fundamental role in the strategic development of the organisation

·      Learn more about the management of a charity and the strategic decisions to be made

·      Enhance your network with people from a variety of backgrounds and continue to develop your own career

If you would like to express an interest in joining our Board of Trustees please apply outlining why you are interested in the role and the skills that you may offer to the organisation.