Area Manager Links Volunteer Roles
Backgrounds in:
finance and clinical and one with skills, knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- HR and organisational development
- Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Digital innovation
- Community involvement
- Voluntary sector
- Service transformation
- Performance management
Location: Blackpool
Salary: £13,500 p.a. (4 days per month)
Do you have the necessary skills and capabilities – not necessarily from the NHS - to support the delivery of the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for the populations of Lancashire, South Cumbria and the Fylde Coast?
Our Trust is situated on the West Coast of Lancashire and provides a comprehensive range of health and care services to the residents and visitors of Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire. The Trust employs over 8,000 staff and has a turnover of around £648 million.
We operate in a rapidly changing NHS and health environment. This provides many opportunities, as well as uncertainty with the challenges facing the Trust and the NHS, can only be addressed through working in close partnership with the Trust’s health and care partners across the Fylde Coast and Lancashire and South Cumbria.
About the role:
Our Non-Executive directors work alongside other non-executives and executive directors as an equal member of the board. They share responsibility with the other directors for the decisions made by the board and for success of the organisation in leading the local improvement of healthcare services for patients.
Despite challenges, the Trust is in an exciting position, working towards its ambitious vision to be high-performing organisation, operating as part of an integrated care system that provides high-quality, safe and effective care across its communities.
Our Non-Executive Directors are appointed for an initial period of three years by the Council of Governors. Re-appointment for a further three-year period will be subject to satisfactory appraisal and agreement by the Council of Governors.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Formulating plans and strategy
- Obtaining assurance and ensuring accountability
- Shaping the Trust’s culture and capability
- Ensuring that the Trust’s governance arrangements conform with best practice and statutory requirements
About You:
We seek experienced Non-Executive Directors - not necessarily from the NHS - who will provide challenge and support to enable us to innovate and improve the delivery of the best possible health and wellbeing outcomes for our communities.
You will have an understanding of, and commitment to, NHS values of accountability, probity, and equality of opportunity, as well as the Trust, our values and the communities we serve. Your personal qualities include:
- Being prepared and able to make complex decisions, maintain an independent mindset and challenge constructively.
- A commitment to continuous improvement and delivery of high-quality services.
- Sound understanding of good corporate governance and risk as well as operating in a regulatory environment.
- Being a collaborative team player who participates and contributes effectively, bringing independent thinking and objectivity, and takes shared responsibility for decisions, outcomes and activities delegated by the Board.
- The ability to demonstrate local knowledge and an understanding and connectivity with the diverse. communities served by the Trust.
- Having the necessary time and commitment to fulfil the requirements of the role.
You will need to become a member of our Trust and live in one of the following areas: Borough of Blackpool; Borough of Fylde; Borough of Wyre or the wider Northwest.
The closing date for an application is Monday 29th April 2024.
We are partnering with our retained and exclusive recruitment consultancy, Peridot Partners, and for full details about the opportunity and how to apply, please follow the link to the recruitment microsite.
Henshaws - Trustee
Founded in 1837, Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations.
Position
Becoming a trustee is a fantastic way to contribute to the life changing work we do. It provides a wealth of skills and connections to support career and personal development whilst playing an integral part of a well-respected highly valued charity.
We are currently seeking additional Trustees who will also be part of our board of Governors to oversee the implementation of Henshaws strategic plan and add value and expert advice to the senior leadership team.
This is a voluntary role and as such is unpaid, however reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
Closing date Sunday 31st March 2024 at 12 Noon
Requirements
What we are looking for:
- A willingness to devote the necessary time, effort and a commitment to attending Trustee Board meetings in the north of the UK and other necessary meetings that might arise.
- Have strategic vision and be able to understand and assess risks
- Have good, independent judgement.
- Understand and accept the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Be able to work effectively as a member of a team and to maintain good working relations.
- Adhere to the Henshaws six key values, Informed, Sharing, Proactive, Inspiring, Compassionate and Empowering.
- Knowledge or experience of physical or learning disabilities is desirable but not essential.
In particular we are looking for trustees with any of the qualities stated below:
- Experience of health and social care and an understanding of CQC regulations. (Trustee and Governor)
Or
- A background in education and an understanding of OFSTED (Trustee and Governor)
Or
- Human Resources expertise.
Or
- Health and Safety
These are the four particular requirements to complement the experience of our current trustees but we would also be interested to hear from all applicants who share our values and can bring additional skills and expertise to support the charity to deliver its charitable purpose.
We’re keen to ensure our board is diverse in every way and we’re committed to ensuring our Trustees reflect our society, our charity and the people we support. We welcome applications from people with a visual impairment or other disability, their families and carers.
To gain a full understanding of the role and to apply please contact Amanda Edwards, People Director
Other information
Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.
Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants. For more information, please contact the HR department
Registered Charity No: 221888
South West Advocacy Network (SWAN) want to strengthen their Board of Trustees with up to 4 new Trustee appointments, including a Treasurer. These are voluntary positions and provide opportunity to help SWAN to develop its strategic direction and sustain innovative services to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities, primarily, but not solely, in counties across the South of England.
SWAN began life in Wiltshire and over the past 25 years has expanded into Somerset, Bristol, Dorset, Isle of Wight, West Berkshire and Portsmouth. We deliver high quality, independent advocacy services supporting a diverse range of vulnerable people. We have developed a model of advocacy which ensures everyone, including the most marginalised, have the same rights and opportunities as their fellow citizens. Our services are free at the point of delivery, confidential and non-judgemental.
We work with people from all walks of life and have already supported thousands of the most disadvantaged people to have their voice heard and their choices respected by those that are making decisions about their future.
We are looking for dynamic and empathetic people to become trustees within our organisation, people who have the passion and drive to support SWAN and help us to ensure that the voices around our Board table reflect and understand the communities we work in. We would encourage people from all sections of our communities to apply , but particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, and LGBTQ+ applicants because these groups are currently under-represented on our Board. We are happy to accept applications from people without prior Board experience but who can evidence their commitment to our purpose, values and ambitions and show a willingness to learn in the role.
The organisation is led and managed by the Chief Executive and the Executive Team who oversee the delivery of our services and the infrastructure that underpins them, and we believe that this, coupled with sound governance, will help us to achieve our vision and maximise our reach and impact.
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate some of the following:
• Experiences that will bring different perspectives to our organisation i.e. being a member of , or working in, diverse or minority communities.
• Having direct experience of using advocacy or support services
• An understanding of, or interest in, the lives of vulnerable adults including those who have been victims of hate crime
• An understanding of, or interest in, the wider voluntary sector
• A commitment and willingness to improving the lives of vulnerable people
• Integrity, strategic vision and relationship building skills
• Governance, finance, and/or entrepreneurial experience
• Good communication skills and knowing how to work as part of a team
· For the treasurer role some experience of managing and understanding budgets and financial reports would also be required.
Time commitment averages 1 day a month, meeting locations are flexible and either face to face or virtual. Trustee expenses, including travel are paid.
Please note that for safeguarding purposes, all our roles require a current DBS check.
If you believe you would add value to our Board we would love to hear from you. Please contact Sarah Gibson for further information on how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
South West Advocacy Network (SWAN) want to strengthen their Board of Trustees with up to 4 new Trustee appointments, including a Treasurer. These are voluntary positions and provide opportunity to help SWAN to develop its strategic direction and sustain innovative services to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities, primarily, but not solely, in counties across the South of England.
SWAN began life in Wiltshire and over the past 25 years has expanded into Somerset, Bristol, Dorset, Isle of Wight, West Berkshire and Portsmouth. We deliver high quality, independent advocacy services supporting a diverse range of vulnerable people. We have developed a model of advocacy which ensures everyone, including the most marginalised, have the same rights and opportunities as their fellow citizens. Our services are free at the point of delivery, confidential and non-judgemental.
We work with people from all walks of life and have already supported thousands of the most disadvantaged people to have their voice heard and their choices respected by those that are making decisions about their future.
We are looking for dynamic and empathetic people to become trustees within our organisation, people who have the passion and drive to support SWAN and help us to ensure that the voices around our Board table reflect and understand the communities we work in. We would encourage people from all sections of our communities to apply , but particularly Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, disabled, and LGBTQ+ applicants because these groups are currently under-represented on our Board. We are happy to accept applications from people without prior Board experience but who can evidence their commitment to our purpose, values and ambitions and show a willingness to learn in the role.
The organisation is led and managed by the Chief Executive and the Executive Team who oversee the delivery of our services and the infrastructure that underpins them, and we believe that this, coupled with sound governance, will help us to achieve our vision and maximise our reach and impact.
We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate some of the following:
• Experiences that will bring different perspectives to our organisation i.e. being a member of , or working in, diverse or minority communities.
• Having direct experience of using advocacy or support services
• An understanding of, or interest in, the lives of vulnerable adults including those who have been victims of hate crime
• An understanding of, or interest in, the wider voluntary sector
• A commitment and willingness to improving the lives of vulnerable people
• Integrity, strategic vision and relationship building skills
• Governance, finance, and/or entrepreneurial experience
• Good communication skills and knowing how to work as part of a team
· For the treasurer role some experience of managing and understanding budgets and financial reports would also be required.
Time commitment averages 1 day a month, meeting locations are flexible and either face to face or virtual. Trustee expenses, including travel are paid.
Please note that for safeguarding purposes, all our roles require a current DBS check.
If you believe you would add value to our Board we would love to hear from you. Please contact Sarah Gibson for further information on how to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Vacancy – Barnsley Hospice Trustees
Barnsley Hospice is a registered charity, and we are currently recruiting Trustees to support our existing Board of Trustees. We provide specialist support for adults living with a life-limiting illness and those close to them through a range of outstanding palliative and end of life care services. These include a 10-bedded inpatient unit, counselling and bereavement support service, complementary therapy, support and wellbeing service and more.
We are looking for two candidates with a proven track record of significant achievement within the business/commercial sector at a senior level. Retail or legal experience would be particularly welcome. Charity experience is not a prerequisite, but the ability to maintain the balance between care, compassion and commercialism will be a real benefit. You must be someone who recognises and fulfils their responsibilities and is able to practice good governance. It is important that you are someone who can see the bigger picture, keeping the aims and objectives of the charity in mind at all times.
These are voluntary positions with expenses paid.
Details of all our trustees and their terms of office can be found on our website
More details about the role of trustee can be found in the trustee role description
We are particularly keen to achieve a more diverse Board of Trustees, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Location and time commitment
We are based in Barnsley and if successful you will receive a full induction to the hospice. The estimated time commitment total is approx. 2 days/month (day/evening) however, regular dialogue/correspondence is required.
The process
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 10th April 2024.
Please ensure your covering letter describes how you meet the requirements outlined in the role description.
If you would like to have an informal conversation with Carole Gibbard, our Chair, prior to submitting your application, or arrange an informal visit to the hospice, please contact Nicki Jordan by contacting the Hospice
Interviews will take place on 23rd April. Please note and keep this date available.
Barnsley Hospice
Trustee Role Description
The members of the Board are responsible for the governance of the hospice. They must ensure that it operates in a manner that:
- enables it to fulfil the objectives set out in the governing documents (Articles of Association and Memorandum of Agreement)
- its assets and resources are used for charitable purposes in line with the governing document
- due attention is paid to charitable and company law
- keeps to the hospice’s mission, vision and values, and
- upholds the reputation of the hospice
Trustees must at all times act in the best interests of the hospice. Trustees must work together, and must not pursue personal or sectional interests at the expense of hospice interests. Trustees should declare any conflict of interest.
Main Responsibilities of Trustees
- To understand the hospice aims and objectives as set out in its governing document and ensuring that it operates in accordance with them. To plan what the hospice will do, and what you want it to achieve. To understand how all of the charity’s activities are intended to further or support its purposes and how the hospice benefits the public by carrying out its purposes
- To ensure the hospice operates within the law and complies with its governing document. This includes compliance with Charity and Company law as well as other laws that apply to the hospice.
- To attend and contribute to meetings of the Board and Committee as relevant. Attending other hospice events such as the Annual Meeting and fundraising events.
- To maintain a governance perspective by ensuring that the Board:
- establishes the hospice’s strategic direction and goals;
- contributes to the development of the hospice’s strategy and business plans;
- makes balanced and adequately informed decisions, thinking about the long term as well as the short term and taking advice where needed.
- understands and acts upon financial and other monitoring information presented to it, questioning such information when appropriate;
- defines the boundaries of management authority;
- delegates the implementation of its decisions to the senior staff;
- ensures the hospice delivers on its accountabilities both those demanded by law and those of hospice good practice;
- monitors key performance indicators on a regular basis and holds the Chief Executive accountable for outcomes; and
- ensures that the Chair reviews the Chief Executive’s performance and development annually.
- To act in the best interests of the hospice and act with reasonable skill and care
- Manage the hospice resources responsibly, not operationally, whilst acting reasonably and honestly.
- Ensure appropriate procedures and safeguards are in place to manage risks.
- To represent the Board’s agreed position when speaking publicly on behalf of the hospice.
- To contribute towards an annual review of the Board’s performance.
- To help to identify, recruit and induct new Board members, the Chair and the Chief Executive.
To support the Chief Executive and other staff in carrying out their work when requested to do so.
Time Requirements
There will usually be 6 Board meetings per year lasting up to three hours. Board meetings are held at the end of the day, commencing at 5.30pm. In addition, four half-days per year may be held for strategic planning and Board development. A schedule of Board and Committee meetings is agreed at the end of each year for all meetings to take place in the following year. Trustees are expected to commit to 100% attendance at Board and Committee meetings as detailed in the schedule. However, it is acknowledged that trustees are volunteers and have individual career responsibilities and that 100% attendance may not always be possible.
Any planned non-attendance should be discussed with the Chair of the Board of Trustees. Trustees must ensure that their attendance does not fall below 75% for both board and committee meetings in any one calendar year. Attendance will be monitored on an annual basis and discussed with each trustee via the Trustees Annual Performance Review. There may be times when the scheduled meetings have to be re-arranged and it is accepted that individual trustees may not be able to attend the re-scheduled meeting
There are 2 Board sub-committees:-
- Governance and Quality Committee
- Finance and Resources Committee
Board sub-committee meetings are held bi-monthly and trustees are usually expected to serve on at least one of them and to take part in working groups from time to time.
Trustees are expected to keep in regular contact with the Chair outside of Board meetings.
Trustees are expected to maintain a reasonable level of contact with the hospice so that they understand what it is doing and feel confident about the quality of its work.
Advocacy
Trustees are expected to assist the Board and senior staff in promoting the hospice and, where appropriate, in fundraising by meeting and communicating with potential supporters.
Contact with Staff
Trustees will mainly have contact with hospice senior staff. Trustees will be given the opportunity to get to know the main areas of the staff’s work. Their role is to support and motivate staff and provide advice and guidance, when invited to do so by the CEO and Hospice Executive Leadership Team, rather than to give instruction.
Induction
There is a process for the induction of trustees, an information pack is provided and each new trustee is offered a specified 'buddy' who is a current trustee on this Board.
Training
Trustees must attend all mandatory training and updates and are expected to participate in Board Development Programmes to ensure their knowledge and skills are continually updated. In addition, trustees are required to participate in the annual Personal Development Review process.
Advice
The trustees have access to specialist professional advice in a number of areas as deemed necessary by the Board, and as advised by the staff. The Hospice Executive LeadershipTeam also provide professional advice and support.
Conflicts of interest
There may be times when trustees faces a conflict of interest. Any such conflicts should be declared. (For example, having interests in organisations that might wish to provide services to the hospice.) To minimise the risks of conflicts of interest, trustees will be asked to complete a form covering the main areas of potential conflict as part of their induction process, and to declare their interests at each Board and committee meeting.
Trustees:
- have a duty to declare any interests relevant to their trustee role and to take steps to resolve any conflicts that may arise. Where private interests conflict with trustee duties, the trustee must resolve this conflict in favour of the trustee role
- must declare any financial interest in a matter under discussion and withdraw from the room unless he/she has a dispensation to speak
- must withdraw from discussion of any matter which creates a real danger of bias
- must declare an interest in any matter which might reasonably cause others to think it could influence their decision. He/she should state the nature of the interest but may remain in the room and participate in the discussion
- should consult the Chair if in any doubt about the application of these rules
It is a requirement that trustees' interests be formally documented.
Leadership
Trustees:
- should promote and support the principles of leadership by example
- must respect the role of the Chief Executive both as leader of the Hospice Executive Leadership Team and as the primary link with the Board of Trustees.
Confidentiality
Maintaining confidentiality of information relating to the hospice and its patients and families is essential. Trustees must not at any time disclose any confidential information about the affairs of the hospice, patients/families or staff to any unauthorised person. Hospice staff will only disclose confidential information to trustees for authorised purposes.
Trustees must comply with the hospices policies on information governance.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 10th April 2024.
If you are interested, please send a covering letter and CV
Please ensure your covering letter describes how you meet the requirements outlined in the role
description.
If you would like to have an informal conversation with Carole Gibbard, our Chair, prior to
submitting your application, or arrange an informal visit to the hospice, please contact Nicki Jordan
by calling Barnsley Hospice
Interviews will take place on 23rd April. Please note and keep this date available.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Chair who is passionate about science and promoting trust in the profession and work closely with trustees and our Chief Executive to lead the organisation. They will need to have strategic leadership experience to drive and support our development and growth, bring a strong understanding of good governance, and be adept at leading and building inclusive, collaborative teams and cultures. Our current strategy runs until 2025, and the next Chair will play a key role in shaping the Science Council’s future.
The appointment will be for an initial three-year term starting in September 2024 with the potential for renewal for a further three years.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is midnight Monday 15th April. Interviews will be held in person in central London on Monday 29th April and the Science Council Board will make an appointment on Wednesday 22nd May. The successful candidate will start their term in office at the end of the Board Meeting in September.
You will need to be an employee or a member of one of our Member Bodies to apply. A list of our Members can be found on our website (sciencecouncil dot org).
Prior to making an application we invite you to have a discussion with Adam Donnan (Chair of the Board). Please contact the Governance and Corporate Services Manager Oliver O’Hanlon to arrange an informal discussion.
If you do wish to apply, please send an up to date CV (which should be no more than 2 pages in length) and covering letter (which should be no more than 2 pages in length) outlining your suitability for the role to Oliver O’Hanlon. Please title the email ‘Science Council Board Chair application’. Please state in your covering letter whether you are an employee or a member of one of our Member Bodies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About New College Durham
New College Durham is a high performing Further and Higher Education college both educationally and financially with strong building blocks in place for future development. Following the appointment of a new Executive Leadership Team and Chair of Governors in July 2020, the College entered an exciting period of change which has presented many opportunities. During this new period, it has been crucial to take advantage of the changing environment and the new possibilities offered. New College Durham has achieved and is consistent in its high standards in both its academic results, student recruitment and progression and its financial performance.
Our Vision
New College Durham will be recognised as a leading provider of Further and Higher Education in the North-East region, nationally and internationally.
What will you be doing?
New College Durham is looking for volunteers to join its Board of Governors and use their personal and professional knowledge and experience to shape the strategic direction of the College.
The Board is responsible for the success of the College. Its role is to establish a vision, mission and strategy, provide financial oversight, hold the College’s senior leaders to account for the quality of education and ensure risks are managed appropriately. As a Governor you will support and challenge our executive management team and help the Board make decisions that will impact on student achievement, their longer-term outcomes and the future direction and growth of the College. We want people who bring new ideas, strategic thinking, are willing to ask questions and speak their mind - we are ambitious, dynamic and forward focused and we hope you are too.
This voluntary role offers great opportunities for personal and professional development. We will work with you to align your expertise and interests with the Board’s needs. You will receive ongoing training, have access to a mentor and be reimbursed for expenses. You would be expected to attend six corporation meetings throughout the year, one or two committee meetings per term and the Annual Strategic Planning Day. We would also encourage you to get involved with College life by attending College events to meet students, staff and stakeholders such as award ceremonies, staff and student conferences, performances, exhibitions and stakeholder events.
You will be part of a thriving organisation with an excellent reputation and you will gain experience working alongside our Senior Leadership Team and Board members from a wide variety of backgrounds.
What are we looking for?
We welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds - people who can contribute their professional and specialist skills to the Board as well as their lived experience. We are keen to recruit a diverse Board with a mix of skills and perspectives to ensure effective governance, supportive challenge, sound decision-making and membership that reflects our wider community.
We are currently seeking applications in particular from those with experience in health and life sciences, digital, STEM disciplines, HR/people management, sustainability and green skills manufacturing but we operate in a fast-moving environment and would encourage applications from all individuals with a passion for education whatever their skill set.
What difference will you make?
Our Board members (Governors) are vital to guaranteeing our students’ success. They help ensure that the College offers the best qualifications and has the most up to date resources, so our students develop the skills and knowledge that employers want.
As a Board member you will use your skills and experience to help our senior leaders shape the College’s strategy and meet our vision of becoming a leading provider of Further and Higher Education in the North East region, nationally and internationally. You will contribute to the College’s wider strategic plan including finance, estates, IT, HR, curriculum and student experience and help us make the big decisions that will drive the future direction of the College.
It's an exciting time to join the Board with a number of major initiatives in development as we continue to grow our high quality professional technical and general education provision and invest in our fantastic facilities.
Commitment:
Estimated time needed is up to five hours per month.
Six corporation meetings per year plus Annual Strategic Planning Day / one to two committee meetings per term. Meetings are usually 4.00pm to 6.00pm. Meetings are usually in person, with the option of online attendance where required.
How to apply:
Reach Volunteering’s TrusteeWorks team are supporting New College Durham recruit for this role. Please apply via the URL provided. Please provide a cover letter detailing why you are applying for this role and summarising the skills and experience you could offer the Board of Governors of New College Durham. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an informal interview with members of the Search and Governance Committee and a tour of the College. They will also be asked to complete our additional skills audit form as part of this process.
If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact us via Reach.
Please note this role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Culture Trust is a progressive, Luton based, arts and cultural charity focused on connecting communities through meaningful culture and creativity. We do this through our accredited museums, theatres, galleries, creative workspaces and Arts Centre in Luton. We celebrate and presenting the diversity of Luton through a year-round programme that celebrates contemporary culture. We co-creating events, festivals, exhibitions and collections with our neighbours, volunteers and partners and we sharing and caring for historic buildings, museum collection and sites welcoming over 200,000 visits pa.
The Trust plays a vital role in drawing together culture, heritage and arts for the benefit of the local community. We present multicultural year-round events across 6 sites in Luton including the Hat Factory Arts Centre, Hat House creative workspace, Wardown House Museum and Gallery and Stockwood Gardens and Museum. The Hat District heritage regeneration project, led by The Culture Trust, serves to reanimate and reuse historic hat factories and transform them into inspiring and much needed creative workspace
We have been in existence since 2008 and have grown a reputation for delivering high quality and inspiring Museum, Arts and Heritage programmes. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion also drives our commissioning and engagement processes ensuring we mirror the diversity of the community we serve. Drawing from our experience we are ambitious for an exciting future for the Trust. We aim to continue to grow our existing broad based cultural activities to support our 9 Business Plan priorities, our Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation (NPO) delivery, our Heritage Development Trust place based improvements and our local and national partnership.
We are now seeking new Trustees to join our Board to work with our highly accomplished Chief Executive and her team to guide the Trust as it strives to achieve its exciting ambitions. It is a great time to join us, to add new perspectives and to help guide and inspire the Trust as it strives to achieve its new business plan ambitions.
Growing on our existing strong and diverse board, led by Chair Andrea Stark, we are seeking new Trustees to join the Culture Trust. We are seeking individuals with professional experience of advising on finance or those with professional experience of advising on legal issues. Applications from under-represented groups are particularly encouraged and welcome.
We believe that everyone stands to benefit when we embrace and value the diversity of thoughts, ideas and ways of working that people from different backgrounds, lived experiences and identities bring. It improves decision-making, boosts engagement and innovation, and enables us to better meet the needs of the diverse community we serve, our business goals and objectives. The Culture Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fair and open competition. Applications from under-represented groups are particularly encouraged and welcome.
About the Legal Education Foundation (LEF)
A Stronger Sector•Fairer Systems•Smarter Justice
LEF is an independent grant-making foundation, distributing around £6 million a year through our own grants and programmes, and partnering with other funders. We also use our expertise in the arena of social justice law to influence others. The organisation has evolved significantly over the past 12 years since it became an independent charitable foundation, with assets from the sale of the College of Law.
Power, Culture and Inclusion: LEF takes the journey to achieving justice extremely seriously. As a funder we are committed to shifting power in the systems that we are part of. We have a diverse staff team and are committed to increasing diversity and inclusion on our Board. As such we are encouraging candidates with lived experience of social welfare legal issues and where they intersect with structural racism, disability and other forms of discrimination to apply.
About the role: Trustees play an active role in strategic planning, scrutiny, questioning the impact of our work and holding the programmes to account and, where necessary, acting as a critical but supportive friend. They are also responsible for the legal, financial and compliance duties of a Board.
About the new Trustee: LEF is an interesting and rewarding organisation to be part of, and this is a key moment for someone who enjoys finance and strategic thinking to join us. Your financial expertise could come from a wide range of backgrounds and roles: you may be a senior finance person in the not-for-profit sector, or you may have a private or legal sector career in finance and have some understanding of the charity sector. You are also likely to be a qualified accountant but if not, you will need an equivalent amount of knowledge and experience of charity accounting. You’ll also need to bring passion and commitment to our mission, purposes and aims, and willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
Previous trustee experience is not essential.
We value, welcome and respect all the differences that make us who we are, including: age, cultural background, disability and mental health, ethnicity and race, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, neurodiversity and socioeconomic background.
How to express your interest
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Allyson Davies via the info in the Trustee information pack, which also contains more information about the LEF and the requirements of the role, and how to apply. The deadline is 10am on Monday 15 April.