Trustee of SIFA Fireside - 4 vacancies

Dynamic, courageous, supportive, inclusive. Here at SIFA Fireside, we live our values each and every day. We want to ensure that people in Birmingham who are experiencing, at risk of, or in recovery from homelessness are given the opportunity to take back control and lead healthier and more fulfilling lives.

We currently have up to 4 trustee vacancies. We are looking for talented people who align with our values and support our mission.

Why become a trustee for SIFA Fireside?

We want SIFA Fireside to be in an excellent position to drive forward its strategic vision by maintaining effective succession planning. That means ensuring the people we have on our board of trustees are committed to helping the charity move forward and do the right thing by the people it exists to serve.

What would be your responsibilities as a trustee?

• Explore all avenues of funding and activities that can contribute towards our targets.
• Reflect our values and help enhance our work with your talent and skill.
• Demonstrate your understanding of our fundamental principles and provide strategic oversight.

What specific skills are we looking for?

• Social media and Website design
• Marketing and Campaigning
• Income generation and fundraising
• Experience in the private sector
• Social Care and/or Mental Health

What are the trustee time commitments?

The Board currently meets eight times each year with a mix of formal business meetings and seminars/workshops. While it is difficult to quantify the exact time commitments required, the annual requirements for a Board Member is 12 days per year. There are also potentially up to two away events each year to enable the Board to have strategic discussions outside of the formal board business and all Trustees are expected to attend.

Full details are included in the Trustee Information Pack, available at the link below.

SIFA Fireside is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring its board of trustees reflects the background, experience and identity of the community we support. This includes people with lived experience of homelessness. We welcome applications from people who have not been a Trustee before. The Chair and CEO are happy to offer support and mentoring for the right candidate.

If you share the same values as us and if you have the vision and passion to help improve the lives of Birmingham’s most marginalised people, then we want to hear from you.

If you would like to take a look around SIFA Fireside to see first-hand how we support homeless and vulnerably housed adults in Birmingham, please contact Natalie Allen our CEO.

To apply, please send your CV along with a cover letter to martinmolloy as detailed in the Trustee Information Pack. 

Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 11th October.