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To take an active role in the charity activities. Responsible for governance, safeguarding and strategic direction of the charity with other board members. To work in partnership and to support contractors and volunteers helping them to achieve the aims of the organisation.
- Ensure the charity is run in accordance with the governing document, charity law, company law and that the decisions of the board and any other appropriate legislation or regulations are upheld.
- Ensure the charity pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
- Work within SDAC’s Safeguarding Children and Adults policies at all times.
- Assisting with the development of strategic plans and ensuring the charity operates efficiently.
- Assisting in setting organisational aims and objectives and setting priorities.
- Supporting other trustees in their roles.
- Assisting with reports and being responsible for own secretarial work.
- Attending and actively participating in monthly Zoom board meetings on a Tuesday from 6.30 to 8.30pm and yearly AGM.
- Seek out new opportunities to work with vulnerable residents in Surrey to promote the success of SDAC Ltd.
· Take delegated roles/tasks for the Board as discussed and agreed with the
Chair and report back to the Board.
· Ensure the charity’s confidentiality and safeguarding policies are adhered to with regards to the management of the charity.
· Attending in person meetings with volunteers in Guildford.
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of Trustees and Staff, helping some of the most vulnerable children in Medway to build a future and reach their potential, by supporting the board with your experience.In 2023 our current Chair will be Stepping down from the Board at the end of their extended term in office. We are therefore seeking a Trustee with experience to join the Board with the view of stepping into the role of Chair in the future. The Chair holds a pivotal role in guiding the board and the governance of the organisation of Home-Start.
What are we looking for?
Experience:
Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation
Successful track record of achievement through their career
Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
Significant experience of chairing meetings and events
Qualities:
Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to the charity, its strategic objectives and cause.
Exhibit strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities.
Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.
Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the charity.
Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment.
Ability to commit time to conduct the role well.
Knowledge and Skills:
Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate staff and volunteers and bring people together.
Financial management expertise and a broad understanding of charity finance issues
Good understanding of charity governance issues
Ability to make good use of technology to drive effectiveness.
What difference will you make?
As a Chair for our board, you will be instrumental in shaping the work and strategic direction of Home-Start Medway. Your commitment and Leadership will ensure that we continue to provide a range of much needed support and services to families in Medway.Our small, friendly team of trustees are vital to the success of our charity and the role of Chair is key on the Board.
Home Start is committed to The 2010 Equality Act & 1998 Human Rights Act by developing an organisational culture that respects equality & human rights
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The Merchant’s House is embarking on an exciting new phase as we embed our new strategic plan, having opened for full visitor access for the first time in 2024. As the Merchant’s House looks to expand its work and programmes with improved visitor experiences, education, and events, we are seeking to enhance our board.
We are seeking two additional trustees who can bring experience in the following specific areas:
1) A trustee with practical experience and knowledge of the Museum or Heritage sector, to help guide our work to process our collections, improve interpretation and visitor experience, seek grant funding, and achieve Museum Accreditation. This Trustee will also sit on our Heritage Committee.
2) A trustee with retail or visitor services experience, to help guide direction for our gift shop, located in the ground floor of the House and a vital part of our revenue generation. As we embark on a new phase of visitor access, we need to breathe fresh life into our shop and ensure it is both commercially viable and supports the overall visitor experience to the historic house. This Trustee will also be a director of our Limited Trading Company.
Role on Trustee board:
· To oversee the strategic development and growth of the charity in line with its aims and objectives.
· To take an active lead in your agreed areas, agreeing short and long term objectives and ensuring the delivery of results.
· To be part of the Museum’s active management, working with other trustees and paid staff, running the museum as a business.
· To work effectively with other Trustees, employees and volunteers to improve the Trust’s operations and activities.
About the Role
As a result of increased awareness and signposting for individuals receiving a positive CACNA1C diagnosis, our community is increasing in size. Therefore, we are seeking new Trustees who will take an active role in the board, bringing new skills and ideas for how to support our community, advocating for improvement to CACNA1C diagnosis, outcomes and quality of life and to support CACNA1C research initiatives.
Our new Trustees will be responsible for setting the overall strategy and direction for TSA, as well as monitoring the charity’s activity to evaluate progress towards our objectives and goals.
This can include making sure the charity complies with regulations, overseeing financial management and monitoring financial performance, creating and implementing policies and procedures to mitigate risk, and supporting the charity’s operations. Additionally, you will also have the chance to help develop fundraising strategies, including applying for funding and grants to support TSA’s work. Whilst representing the charity externally, there will also be plenty of opportunities to advocate for TSA’s mission of supporting individuals and families affected by CACNA1C-related disorders and raising awareness for this rare disease.
FAQs
How big is the current Board and what opportunities might there be in the future?
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The board currently consists of 7 Trustees. As the charity’s turnover continues to grow, they are currently going through an evolution in their structure and the operations of the charity. This means the new Trustees will be presented with enormous opportunities to shape the future of the charity and to play a leading role on the board moving forward. As a result, it is expected that there will be an opportunity for a new Trustee to develop into the Chair of Trustees role soon.
What are you looking for in candidates?
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As a small team, we are ideally seeking those who have prior experience of being a Trustee at a UK based charity or working within the UK charity sector, who can bring demonstratable experience of navigating the challenges that face small charities.However, we also welcome applications from candidates with an interest in or prior knowledge of charity law and compliance; the change management process; volunteer management; financial planning, processing and auditing; regulatory or policy issues; data management or fundraising. UK based candidates are preferred, however this is not essential.
What time commitment do you expect from Trustees?
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As well as our Board of Trustees meetings, which currently take place 4 times a year, we ask Trustees to dedicate around 2 hours per week to the work of the charity. However, this may fluctuate during busy or quiet periods.
I haven’t heard of TSA or CACNA1C-related disorders before. Can I still be a Trustee?
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Absolutely! We are working in the rare diseases space and raising awareness is one of our key goals. Therefore, we have plenty of resources that can help you to learn more about this disorder and how it affects our community. We just ask that people have a passion for helping people and improving patient outcomes.
Benefits
As well as supporting the charity and members of the TSA community, we will provide you with opportunities to grow and develop. For example, in this role you will be able to:
- Develop new professional and personal skills: Our current Board of Trustees have expertise in leadership, safeguarding, chairing meetings, strategic planning, learning and development, stakeholder engagement, marketing and branding. This is an opportunity to work with, and learn from, a new group of people and build skills in different areas.
- Take on a new challenge: The role of a Trustee is unlike many other professional positions, giving you the chance to take on a brand-new challenge which many of our Trustees find hugely motivating. Additionally, there are many challenges facing small charities as well as the wider rare diseases community, for example fundraising during a cost-of-living crisis as well as connecting with our members after the pandemic. Considering new and innovative approaches to tackle these issues is essential, pushing you to think creatively.
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Delve into a selfless and rewarding role: Given the under-represented nature of rare diseases, as well as the challenges surrounding research, diagnosis and treatment, the work of charities like TSA is crucial. We can sometimes be a family’s only support network, so you will be deeply motivated by seeing firsthand the difference the charity makes to families. Real-life impact is at the heart of everything we do for our growing community.
How to Apply
We anticipate that the recruitment process will involve an initial telephone call, followed by an interview with members of the Board. Your application should be submitted by Sunday 1st September. Once applications have closed, we will be in touch in the week commencing 16th September regarding next steps.
About the Charity
The Timothy Syndrome Alliance (TSA) is a charity set up to improve diagnosis, treatment and care of individuals with CACNA1C-related disorders, including Timothy Syndrome and LongQT8, and to support the families and carers of those diagnosed worldwide. The charity it is run entirely by families and volunteers, who work with scientists, researchers and medical professionals.
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Home-Start Trustees Recruitment - Trustees including Chair of Trustees
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead (HSEEB) is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families and children. Staff and Volunteers offer regular support, including providing emotional and practical help to families in the families’ own homes and connecting families with specialist services within the community.
We are looking to recruit a new Chair of Trustees and additional Trustees; who will increase the range of skills and experience on the Board. This is essential for us to make the best decisions for HSEEB and our families. For the Chair role, you will need leadership skills and a good understanding of governance. For the Trustee roles, there is no requirement for you to have been a trustee before, however, you do need to be passionate about improving the lives of children and the families we support.
You will be good at working with others, ready to speak up and ask questions, be thoughtful and open to learning and able to stand back to see the bigger picture. You must take the responsibilities of a Trustee seriously.
We are looking to better reflect the experiences of our community, to bring the skills and experiences of diverse Trustees to the Board, as well as recruiting Trustees with lived experience of or insight into socio-economic disadvantage.
We would like to hear from people who can bring some of the following skills and expertise: Contracting; Governance; Event Planning; Bid Writing; Early Years; Mental Health; IT and Media
An enhanced disclosure check will be required.
Closing date for applications: Monday 30th September 2024 at 5pm
Interviews: October
For more details about how to apply, please see our website.
Please note: We do not accept CVs
Registered Address: 128 Great Tattenhams, Epsom Downs, Surrey, KT18 5SE
Home-Start is committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is committed to safer recruitment practice as an important part of safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable adults
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is a Company Limited by Guarantee No 8765689 & a Registered Charity No 1156539
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Bright Shadow is a creative organisation where people with dementia and our supporters live well and enjoy making our own high-quality art in Kent and Medway. As we continue to build upon and develop our ambitious work, we are seeking a new Chair of Trustees to join our existing board, alongside new trustees including those living with dementia.
Who are we looking for?
In conducting a wide search, we’re hoping there will be people who put themselves forward that we may never otherwise have been in touch with. So, if you don’t see yourself represented here, please do put yourself forward; this is in no way an exhaustive list. We are keen to hear from people with lived experience of dementia, whilst also recognising that other life experiences may give you insights and understanding that could help the organisation to develop.
- Do you have experience of working in or supporting larger charity structures, the health and social care sector, or fundraising and philanthropy?
- Are you an artist or arts sector leader?
- Are you living with dementia, or supporting someone with a dementia diagnosis?
- Are you a disabled person and/or someone who in other ways has rights under the Equalities Act 2010?
Length of service: This is typically an initial three-year appointment; you may choose to stand down or be re-appointed after this time.
Time commitment: There is a board meeting each quarter, one of which is also our AGM. We’d anticipate contact between meetings, typically via email. We will also have an annual away day.
Recompense: This is a voluntary position; Bright Shadow reimburses expenses incurred whilst carrying out trustee duties.
Personal development: Training, support, and mentoring are available to all trustees.
Key responsibilities as a trustee:
- Champion the values and work of Bright Shadow, including but not limited to our position as a disability equality driven, anti-racist organisation
- Ensure that Bright Shadow pursues our stated objects (purposes), as defined in our Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governing document, and does so complying with relevant charity law
- Ensure that Bright Shadow runs well, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place
- Ensure our financial stability through good governance
- Bring strategic influencing skills and contacts
And additionally, as Chair:
- Provide leadership to the organisation and the board
- Chair and facilitate board meetings, including agenda setting with the Chief Executive
- Support the Chief Executive including through an annual appraisal
- Represent Bright Shadow at functions and meetings, and act as a spokesperson as appropriate
- Bring impartiality and objectivity to decision-making
What’s next?
One or both of the following steps may be useful to you:
- Reach out to us for more info and to arrange an informal conversation.
- Arrange to come along to a Zest session, and get to know more about our work
To apply, please send in your CV with a covering note about your interest, and whether you would like to be considered as a trustee, or as Chair.
We will review interest and interview as appropriate on a rolling basis; we intend to invite shortlisted candidates to our next board meeting in October 2024.
This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.
We are recruiting for a new Trustee to contribute generally to the strategic decision making and medium-term planning. We are particularly interested in hearing from young people from all backgrounds and all experiences and welcome individuals who want to apply their knowledge and learn from our young people, staff and fellow Board members. A full induction and training on the work of Sculpt will be provided.
Ideally, we are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in any of the following:
- Business Development
- Legal / Compliance
- Third sector/ charity sector
Role Description
· Key tasks:
- Assist in ensuring that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document and legally operates
- Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
- Safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
- Represent the organisation at functions and meetings as appropriate
- Declare any conflict of interest whilst carrying out the duties of a trustee
- Take collectively responsible for the actions of the organisation and other trustees
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
- Abide by all relevant policies and procedures
- Ensure the financial stability of the organisation
- Protect and manage the property of the organisation and ensure the proper investment of the organisation’s funds
- Ensure the organisation is properly insured against all reasonable liabilities
- Assist in the appointment and support Senior Managers and monitor their performance
- Provide feedback on board papers, lead discussions, focus on key issues, provide advice and guidance on new initiatives
- Attend meetings and to read papers in advance of meetings
- Attend sub-committee meetings as appropriate
- Participate in other task as arise from time to time, such as interviewing new staff, helping with fundraising
About Us
Sculpt is a UK-based charity with over 20 years’ experience of working with young people aged 14-25 empowering them to shape their futures. Sculpt works with disadvantaged young people in their transition to adulthood, equipping them with life-skills, knowledge and practical work experience to support them to shape their futures. We work directly with young people and professionals/employers to break down barriers to opportunity.
All our work is guided by young people themselves and based on carefully researched evidence. We:
· Facilitate forums for young people to make their needs and their voices heard
· Conduct research to uncover young people’s real needs and what works to empower and support them
· Deliver training to build young people’s confidence, skills, ambition, resilience and sense of responsibility, so they can shape their futures and change their communities for the better, as leaders, social entrepreneurs and active participants in civic life
· Deliver training for professionals who work with young people, drawing on our research and expertise
· Engage with employers to facilitate work experience and employment opportunities for young people to develop skills and access diverse jobs
· Facilitate international exchange opportunities to encourage and enable young people to experience and appreciate other cultures, perspectives and ways of life.
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The Board is seeking to expand its current membership to support the ongoing growth and development of the Charity (in line with the board of Trustees vision) and the organisations values, mission, and vision.
This is an exciting time to join Guidepost. We are seeking to complement the existing skills and knowledge and grow our Board, in line with our strategic ambitions. We wish to appoint new Trustees with high-level experience and expertise in the following areas:
1. Learning and Disability Trustee
We are looking for a Trustee with skills in developing frameworks, material and support and advise the local leadership Teams.
2. Clinical Trustee (Dementia and Mental Health)
We are looking for a Trustee with skills in developing frameworks, material and support and advise the local leadership Teams.
3. Legal / Governance Trustee
We are seeking an expert with a legal or a governance experience, supporting the Board of Trustees meet Its statutory obligations. The role involves oversight of major policies and processes in place to support the Charity.
4. Business Development Trustee
We are seeking an individual who can support the Board of Trustees with its mission to grow and sustain Guidepost Trust UK. This is a critical role, responsibility will include developing long term partnerships and networking.
5. Marketing Trustee
We are seeking a communication expert to advise the board and the Operational Leadership Team how we can further enhance our engagement and awareness to deliver its aims. Our new Trustee will have strong background in a related field such as, brand development, marketing, advertising or PR.
6. Finance Trustee
We are seeking a finance expert to monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the board of trustees at regular intervals on its state of financial health, in line with best practice, and in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements to provide the board with the confidence and knowledge to better make strategic decisions.
For the full Job Description and how to apply please visit our website.
Application Process
To apply for this post please send in your covering letter detailing why you are interested in the role and how you meet the Person Specification also complete the volunteer application form and forward it to Trustee Mariam Ahmed and cc careers.
The closing date for applications is the 25th October 2024, with interviews likely to be held week commencing 4th November 2024.
We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the closing date may be brought forward at any time.
Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend the interview on the 8th.
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat or further information please contact our Trustee Mariam Ahmed
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We're recruiting for new members of ReachOut's Board of Trustees, as well as members of our governance committees.
If you’re passionate about supporting young people from under-resourced communities to thrive, and you have the skills and experience to help shape and guide our organisation to achieve our vision, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re currently recruiting for the following roles:
- Trustees.
- Committee members for our Programmes and Impact Committee and Finance, Audit and Risk Committee.
For more information on the roles please download our information pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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CAN YOU HELP US SET UP A NEW YOUTH WORK CHARITY FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS LONDON?
We're creating a new youth work organisation called Urban Youth.
Urban Youth is a dynamic start-up youth work charity dedicated to transforming the lives of young people across London and beyond. Our mission is to create a brighter future by providing opportunities, essential life-skills, support, and a safe space for young people to thrive. We believe in the power of community and the potential of every young person to rise above challenges and achieve greatness.
Set up due to the huge increase on youth-on-youth viloence and increase in youth crime, Urban Youth, aims;
- To be a beacon of hope for young people, providing vital youth work and making a profound impact on their lives.
- To offer a safe and supportive environment where young people can develop essential life skills and access opportunities.
- To reduce youth violence and crime by addressing the root causes and providing positive role models.
We are looking for volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds and experience who could come onboard as a start-up Trustee, to help us set up and register Urban Youth as a youth charity and getting us set up and ready to run services for young people. This includes fundraising, grant writing, raising our profile, creating campaigns and much much more, ensuring we are able to help stop the youth-on-youth violence across London and beyond.
The role of Trustee is vital, especially for a new start-up charity and you will be providing much needed support and advice, supporting the Founder and CEO to make Urban Youth a huge success. This includes, setting strategy including overall, fundraising and others, networking and helping to raise our profile, writing grant applications and carrying out fundraising activities to raise much needed income and being the governance body for the new charity, working closely with the volunteer team, charity commission and other key stakeholders.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Volunteer your time to support us and we will be able to change young peoples lives by providing them with the skills, knowledge and experience to help them in life and also to help divert young people from risky behaviours and encourage them to make a positive contribution within their communities.
JOIN OUR TEAM! CHANGE A LIFE!
URBAN
YOUTH
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We are looking for two people with current or recent experience in
- Commissioning background ideally with local authority experience; experience and understanding of social care ideally in the voluntary or public sector; or
- Academic, research, policy background in the care environment;
As a trustee, you'’ll bring broad experience to the role, identifying strategic risks and proposing effective and practical solutions. An ability to grasp the essence of complex situations, to challenge the management team or fellow board members and to contribute constructively to their resolution are also required.
**Contact us for an informal discussion. Closing date for formal applications 30th Sept 2024
We are passionate about improving outcomes for carers of all ages and delivering a range of services to support carers. It’s an exciting time for CIB, with an ambitious strategy to build on our achievements to date.
We were proud winners of the 2023 UK Charity Governance ‘Transforming with Digital’ award in recognition of the success of our digital transformation plan. It was a good year as we also took home the award for Breakthrough of the Year at the Third Sector Awards, in recognition of our hard work on Service Delivery Transformation.
Our Board of trustees has an important part to play in helping the charity to achieve its mission of supporting more unpaid carers to be recognised, respected and supported in their role.
If you join the Board, you can make a real impact and be part of our success story.
Our aim is to bring together a Board who are diverse in ideas, in background, in experience, in outlook and in the views they express. If you think you can make a difference and are willing to commit the time, please consider applying.
We'd like to have an informal conversation before we send you our online application form. Please make sure you give us a phone number and email address, together with an idea of a good time slot we can reach you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking to appoint a Trustee Safeguarding Lead to provide strategic oversight and leadership for the organisation, particularly in the area of Safeguarding.
The purpose of your role is to work alongside the other trustees to ensure that the Association is working towards its charitable purposes, is complying with all applicable rules and laws, and is making best use of its resources to achieve its aims.
Whilst safeguarding is the responsibility of all trustees, as Trustee Safeguarding Lead, you will provide support to the CEO and the Operational Safeguarding Lead in their operational roles, promoting safeguarding within the organisation and our affiliated Nightlines, providing a strategic, advisory and governance role.
Being a charity trustee with the Association is a rewarding experience and gives a unique opportunity to support and shape a national mental health charity at the highest level. Now is an exciting time to join us as we have recently transitioned from a volunteer-led organisation to a staff-led model, which is opening up new opportunities.
Trustees have legal responsibility for the Association’s management and administration. They are ultimately responsible for the Association’s work and are accountable to both the Association’s legal members and its regulators such as the Charity Commission for the good governance of the Association.
Trustees take considered and informed decisions in the best interests of the Association. Trustees are not expected to be experts on all areas of their work but are expected to seek guidance and support where necessary and to bring their own knowledge and experience to contribute to discussions.
You can find out more about being a Charity Trustee from the Charity Commission, the Scottish Charity Regulator and the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland.
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Job Description Chair of Trustees
Introduction
The Lucy Rayner Foundation (LRF) is a charity set up in May 2013 by the Rayner family after the loss of daughter and sister Lucy to suicide. The LRF is an organisation that supports young people to deal with their mental health issues and provides them with tools and techniques to improve and maintain their mental health in the long term. This is done through education, training and support services.
Mental health has reached an all-time high and the demand for our services is increasing every day. We became incorporated in July 2022 to grow the charity to meet those demands and we have ambitious plans for 2024/25.
Currently we are without a Chairperson due to unforeseen circumstances and we are now looking for a dynamic leader to help steer the Charity in the years ahead.
The Role
The Chair will lead the Board in its role to ensure that the clear strategic direction of the charity is met as laid out in the regulatory framework, that governs LRF through its compliance, financial management and people performance.
The Chair will also support and, where appropriate, challenge the Chief Executive, use effective collaboration, constructive engagement within the Board and between the Board Members and support with the management team, staff and volunteers where necessary.
The Chair should also act as an Ambassador and the public face of the charity as part of the LRF external communications efforts. The Chair also line-manages the Chief Executive with governance and HR procedures.
Time Commitment - Four Board meetings a year and Chair the meetings and is to hold regular meetings with the Chief Executive by agreement.
Reporting to: - The Board of Trustees
Terms: - 3 years (there will be a three month probationary period following the appointment
Renumeration: - Unremunerated. Out of pocket expenses incurred can reimburse
Role & Responsibilities
- Establish a culture within the Board the fosters integrity, inclusion and openness
- Working closely with the Chief Executive, to shape the work of the Board to ensure constructive challenge and support in the development, implementation of policy frameworks, organisational strategies, financial management and effective risk management whilst ensuring that it meets all the charitable objectives.
- Responsibility for governance arrangements working in the most efficient way
- Esure that there is the right level of governance in place
- Develop the knowledge capability of the Board of Trustees
- Encourage positive change, where appropriate, address and resolve any conflicts within the Board
- Ensure that the Trustees understand the balance between governance and management
- Chair the meeting of the Board of Trustees
- Supporting the Chief Executive, whilst respecting the boundaries which exists between the two roles
- Ensure that the Chief Executive has the opportunity to grow and develop professionally and has the appropriate professional support
Personal Description
- Has 3 years of experience as a Chair
- Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation
- Have a passion for supporting those with mental health
- Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
- Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate and bring people together
- Financial management skills with an understanding of charity finance issues
- Experience of chairing meetings and events
- Demonstrate a strong and visible commitment to the Charity, its strategic mission and objectives
- Strong networking abilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the Charity
- Ability to commit time to conduct the role to the best of your ability, including attending events out of office hours.
Closing date for applications:
The Lucy Rayner Foundation operates an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating
and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage
applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual
orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil
partnerships.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are a small, friendly, experienced board seeking additional trustees who bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, who broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. Our trustees play a vital role in ensuring that Power to Connect achieves its core purpose. They oversee the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring effective management and alignment with our vision.
We are particularly interested in candidates with the following experience, though we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds to support our work:
- Charity fundraising experience
- Outreach and communications experience
- Business Development Experience
- Charity management or governance experience, either through a previous trustee role or as a senior leader in a relevant charity
DUTIES
- Help set Power to Connects purpose, vision, goals and activities.
- Provide creative and innovative ideas and input into forward planning.
- Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
- Provide oversight and scrutiny of financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
- Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
- Identify, monitor, and control key risks.
- Stay informed about changes in the operating environment.
- Contribute to regular reviews of the charity’s governance.
- Attend monthly board calls, prepared to contribute to discussions.
- Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect the charity’s interests, excluding personal or third-party interests.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
- Passion for our cause
- Willingness and ability to understand and accept responsibilities and liabilities as trustees
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good judgment, and work effectively as a board member.
- Effective communication skills and active participation in discussions
- Strong personal commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Strong networking capabilities that benefit the charity
- Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities with all stakeholders, including staff and volunteers
- Personal gravitas and ability to influence
- Willingness to devote necessary time and effort to fulfil the role effectively
Devon Air Ambulance Trustees & Devon Air Ambulance Trading Company Ltd Non-Executive Directors
Trustees and Non-Executive Directors are crucial to Devon Air Ambulance and ultimately contribute to helping us save lives.
It’s important that our Trustees and Non-Executive Directors reflect the community that Devon Air Ambulance serves and bring different experiences and backgrounds that add a huge amount of value to our organisation. By having diverse Boards, for both the Charity and Trading Company, we will be better able to make great decisions, be more innovative and creative. DAA has been through a significant period of change in the past few years with becoming a Care Quality Commission regulated independent healthcare provider, welcoming a new H145 helicopter and three critical car cars into service, an organisational restructure, not to mention of course a pandemic that impacted every aspect of our organisation. We continue to plan for growth and development of our service with exciting plans for a new HQ and operations centre that are in the early stages of development.
We are looking for people who can support our journey, be critical friends and help shape our organisation to be fit for the future. We would also like to receive Expressions of Interest for the Chair of the DAA Trading Company Board. Additionally, DAA is particularly keen to have Trustees or Non-Executive Directors who can bring the following areas of expertise: pre-hospital or emergency care, clinical governance, leadership, organisational development, fundraising, property development, finance and environmental sustainability.
It is essential applicants are familiar with or able to learn how to use Microsoft Teams and standard MS Office software to a reasonable level.
What can a Trustee expect from Devon Air Ambulance?
- Training – our Trustees receive an induction and then a phased training programme including governance and finance training. Some training may be role specific.
- Trustee Buddy – you’ll be paired with one of our experienced board members who can offer guidance and support.
- Skills development – you can expect to develop the following skills in your role as a Trustee: critical thinking, strategic planning, good governance practice, charity sector, aviation and health service provider experience.
How to apply
Please submit a written expression of interest, of no more than one side of A4 in length, giving us details about you as a person, any relevant qualifications or experience and, importantly, what you feel you can bring to the board and what you are looking for from us! Please refer to the Application Pack for further information on expectations of a Trustee and Non-Executive Director.
Application deadline: Midday on Monday 30th September 2024
Interviews will be held at the end of October 2024
If you would like to have an informal chat to find out what life as a Trustee or Non-Executive Director of DAA is like, please contact us and we will organise a suitable time for you to speak with Will Matthewman, Chair of Trustees, to find out more information.
Trustees are selected without regard to sex, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, marital status, gender orientation and religious beliefs in accordance with the organisation’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.