Trustee responsible for Strategy and Impact

Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support (OBS) is a small charity (a charitable incorporated organisation or CIO) providing free direct breastfeeding support to the families of Oxfordshire - via a mixture of virtual one to one appointments, in-person sessions, Zoom groups, a private Facebook group, antenatal workshops and work targeted at groups that are under-represented. Although founded as an independent charity in 2018, OBS’s work is a continuation of 12 years of breastfeeding support under the Baby Café umbrella. OBS is well known and respected in the community, with strong and valuable relationships with other service providers in the NHS, Local Authority and voluntary sectors. OBS is committed to being an actively anti-racist organisation, with a focus on social justice, equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of all backgrounds, gender identities and life experiences to become trustees.

OBS is seeking to recruit a trustee to responsible for strategy and impact for a period of 2-3 years. In addition to the responsibilities of a general trustee, the strategy and impact trustee will :

• Lead the development and review of the charity's strategic plan, collaborating with fellow trustees and senior management to set ambitious goals and objectives.

• Monitor the implementation of the strategic plan, regularly assessing progress, and providing guidance to optimize impact.

• Establish clear metrics and indicators to measure the charity's performance and effectiveness in achieving its mission.

• Analyze data and insights to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement in the charity's programs and initiatives.

• Support the Charity Director and senior management in aligning their strategies with the overall mission and goals of the charity.

• Collaborate with other trustees to ensure all aspects of the charity's operations are in line with its strategy and values.

• Stay informed about the external landscape and developments in the charity sector, incorporating relevant trends and best practices into the charity's strategies.

• Provide expert advice on impact assessment methodologies, helping the charity understand and communicate its outcomes to stakeholders.

• Ensure that the charity's decisions are evidence-based and driven by commitment to maximizing positive social and environmental impact.

This work is likely to involve around six hours per month.