Trustee - Towcester Foodbank

The Role:

The foodbank is managed by a team of 8 trustees, all of whom are local to the NN12 postcode area. They bring a mix of skills and experiences to the board and meet on a monthly basis. We are looking for one trustee to join our board and specifically need someone with strong planning and organising experience and skills. We also welcome experience and skills in other areas such as fundraising and marketing.

Trustee Responsibilities:

• Governance: Ensure compliance with the charity’s governing documents and legislation.
• Strategic Planning: Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans.
• Financial Oversight: Manage resources responsibly, ensuring assets are used effectively to support our mission.
• Volunteer Management: Perform various management tasks to support the overall management of the volunteers. Identify and support opportunities for volunteer onboarding, development and training. Implement strategies to motivate volunteers and ensure their ongoing satisfaction and retention
• Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for volunteers, providing timely and effective communication.
• Problem-Solving: Address and resolve scheduling conflicts and other related queries that arise with volunteer shifts.
• Leadership: Attend at least one session per month to stay connected with our volunteers and beneficiaries, and provide leadership.

We are looking for people who want to help their local community and work towards the eradication of food poverty. Our ideal candidates would demonstrate:

• A knowledge of and commitment to the work of Towcester Foodbank.
• A knowledge and passion for your local community.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to actively participate in discussions concerning the needs of the foodbank’s beneficiaries, staff, and volunteers.
• Willingness to act in the best interest of the charity.
• Sound, independent judgement and an ability to think creatively.
• A willingness to learn and develop.

We value diversity and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Your unique perspective and ideas will help us make more informed decisions and better serve our community.