Carers Trust is a major charity for the UK’s seven million unpaid carers. We are a dynamic and forward thinking organisation with ambition to extend our reach and services so that with our Network Partners we can increase the support, services and recognition we provide for anyone living with the challenges of caring for a family member or friend.

The number of unpaid carers is increasing significantly, with three in five of us likely to become an unpaid carer at some point in our lifetime. Unpaid carers save the state £132bn worth of care every year and act as a main support to our stretched health and social care systems.

Following a refresh of the Trustee board, Carers Trust are looking to appoint two new Trustees with the following areas of focus:

Chair of our England Board 

One of the new Trustees of our UK Board will also become the Chair of our England Board which is in an exciting developmental phase. 

With growing regional representation, the England Board will be crucial in helping shape the future direction of our work to influence society for unpaid carers and deliver impactful programmes for unpaid carers with Carers Trust Network Partners.

Our England Board is part of our formal governance structure at Carers Trust and will act as a conduit between Network Partners and our Board of Trustees.

As Chair of our England Board and a Trustee of Carers Trust, you will be able to demonstrate:

• An understanding and commitment to the needs of unpaid carers.

• An ability to play a key role in the continued growth and success of Carers Trust.

• The ability to provide leadership to a diverse range of stakeholders across our England network.

In addition, you will bring your in-depth knowledge of the health and social care landscape in England and excellent interpersonal skills to take on the role of Chair of our England Board. 

Legal Trustee

We are also seeking a new Trustee with a legal background to support the UK Board and Carers Trust in achieving our charitable aims.

We are looking for someone who has skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

• A suitable legal qualification.

• Experience in or knowledge of legal requirements relating to charitable/ company law and associated governance.

• Experience of corporate social responsibility partnerships/collaborations.

Both Trustees will play a vital role in the oversight of the charity ensuring that it delivers against its charitable objectives, is financially sustainable, has strong governance and safeguards the name and values of the organisation. We also welcome applications from those who have/have had experience of a caring role.

We are seeking a Board Chair to play an important role in supporting our Executive Director (ED) to drive the organisation forward and deliver our strategic objectives.

Duties include:

• Leading and facilitating the Board to enable it to exercise its responsibilities and ensure the receipt of timely and sufficient information to enable the Board to perform its role.
• Challenging the organisation to think big and be bold.
• Acting as a direct liaison between the Board and the management of the DI Group, through the ED.
• Providing independent advice and counsel to the ED.
• Representing the organisation in an ambassadorial role on occasions.

A commitment of one day a month is expected from the Board Chair, as well as chairing quarterly DIPR Board meetings, preparing for meetings and supporting the ED on other Board matters. These meetings can be virtual. We would expect a total commitment of 18 days a year from the Chair. This position is remunerated.

About you

We are looking for an individual with strong leadership skills, a strategic mindset and a strong desire to support transformation and change, as well as previous experience of chairing or deputising as a Chair, including mobilising members of a Board. Our vision, mission and ways of working underpin everything we do and so we are seeking someone who feels passionately about the change we are trying to achieve through our work.

We are committed to diversity and aim to have a Board that is diverse in geography, race, age, gender and disability, as well as experience.

To apply

Email our HR team for the full Terms of Reference 

To apply, please submit your CV together with a detailed covering letter with the subject header 'BOARD CHAIR CONFIDENTIAL'.

The Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the forefront, the terrible consequences of a global infection. Not many people know that alongside the worst hospitalized cases of the virus, comes a double whammy of a secondary bacterial infection owing to lowered immunity which can be fatal. Antibiotic Research UK (AMTRAK) has been highlighting the problem of antibiotic resistant bacterial infections and the health consequences.

We are now looking for a Charity Chair to lead the charity's Board, taking over from the present interim Chair. We are looking for someone who is as passionate about tackling the problem of antibiotic resistance as we are! It is now more important than ever that we as a society address the problem of antibiotic resistance and AMTRAK is at the forefront of the battle. Eden Brown are delighted to be recruiting a Chair of the Board of Trustees at Antibiotic Research UK. Their vision is no less than saving modern medicine through integrating their various activities focused on researching new antibiotic treatments, educating the public about the problem of antibiotic research and providing support to patients affected by a drug resistant infection.

As Chair of the board you will have a pivotal role in moving ANTRUK forward to increase their income dramatically in the next five years and you will be responsible for implementing a strategy to achieve this. Most importantly you will lead the trustees to develop and update strategic plans .Research suggests that by 2050 , 10 million people a year could be dying due to antibiotic resistant infections. You as Chair will be influential in helping prevent this to be the case. You will work closely with the Chief Executive and ensure that the Charity is effectively managed within a framework of corporate strategies and key tasks. You will also actively encourage trustees to challenge the direction of the Charity as well as chairing trustee meetings and reach clear, agreed decisions within them to move the Charity forward.

The main duties involve:

Assisting the charity in developing it's 5 year business plan including the creation of a £1ARMmillion AMR Research Fund bringing multiple stakeholders together
*To be proactive in helping the charity to raise funds to deliver its mission and raising £5 million pa within 5 years and ensuring the board of Trustees demonstrate the highest standards of corporate governance
* Ensuring the expertise of individual Trustees is used appropriately for the benefit of the charity
* Reviewing the performance of individual Trustees and ensures all Trustees are fully briefed on the terms of their appointment and on their rights, duties and responsibilities
* Ensuring that board members understand their responsibility by being prepared for meetings by having considered all papers in advance
* Reviewing board membership every year
* Ensuring that the board maintains an appropriate blend of complementary skills and experience
* Agreeing the charity's strategic objectives and undertakes the annual review of the Chief Executive, in consultation with other Trustees

The chair role is highly important to the success of the Charity and therefore to be successful in this role you will have already have been a Charity trustee or Board executive. Good knowledge of drug resistant infection is essential and you will be kindly utilized to utilise your networks to assist the Charity in meeting it's objectives. Campaigning skills are also key to this role. We would love to consider applicants who have the following backgrounds pharmahealth care healthcare, finance, law, commerce, policy and public affairs. You should have a proven record of success.

The role is a voluntary position and occupies up to two days per month of a person's time. Board meetings ensures are held at least three times every year, at regular intervals, and you will liaise regularly with the Chief Executive to provide a sounding board, advice and support. 

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

London Community Foundation exist to help develop strong and connected communities. They do this by inspiring individual and corporate philanthropy - as well as public sector funds - to invest in London's grassroots charities. The Foundation has unrivalled access to small charities and community groups across London and their role is to inspire London's wealth to support them. Having now made grants totalling £80 million since their founding in 1995, the Foundation has seen their annual grant awards grow from £60,000 to £9.5 million over this period.

Trustees

Unremunerated

London

London Community Foundation now seeks to grow the size of their Trustee Board to greater reflect their role in London's communities. This is an exciting time of growth for the Foundation as they continue to make more grants than ever before and are in the process of establishing a pro-bono advisory network to strengthen their reach into the City and its leaders.

The Board of London Community Foundation seek to recruit four new Trustees to support the continued ambition of the foundation in inspiring the Capital's generosity and investment in frontline, grassroots community organisations.

Specifically, London Community Foundation is interested in candidates who bring a background in one of the following areas:

• Experience of navigating London's philanthropy networks and working closely with donors

• CEO experience in a London based community focussed charity

• A strategic assurance background with experience of managing complex operational risk

• Local authority leadership experience in a London Borough

The successful candidates will be deeply invested in London, its diversity and its communities.

At LCF, we are committed to ensuring that how we are governed, our team and our partnerships all reflect the true diversity of London. We need to challenge ourselves and be challenged. We will fall short at times, but we will continue to learn and to support pro-active long-term change for grassroots organisations and the communities they serve. We actively encourage applications from those that have lived experience of benefitting from community projects in London. We strongly encourage applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates, as these groups will shortly be under-represented on our Board due to the expiry of Trustee Terms.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please read the full appointment brief, on the Prospectus website, which can be reached by clicking on the “Apply on Website” Button.

Closing date: Sunday 25 October 2020

Initial Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 2 & w/c 9 November

Final stage interviews with LCF: w/c 23 November

In these extraordinary times, we are looking for an extraordinary person who has the passion, drive and determination to make a difference to the lives of girls in South Sudan.

Investing in girls’ education transforms communities, countries and the entire world.  Girls who receive an education are less likely to marry young and more likely to lead healthy, productive lives. They earn higher incomes, participate in the decisions that most affect them, and build better futures for themselves and their families.  Girls’ education strengthens economies and reduces inequality. It contributes to more stable, resilient societies that give all individuals – including boys and men – the opportunity to fulfil their potential.

Friends of Ibba Girls School, South Sudan (FIGS) is a UK charity set up to support the foundation of a girls’ boarding school in Ibba County, a remote rural area of South Sudan.  Amidst all the challenges facing the country, Ibba Girls School has not lost a single day of schooling since it opened in 2014, until the current pandemic enforced temporary closure.  The aim of the school is to provide high quality primary and secondary education for 360 girls aged 10 to 18 years, from across Western Equatoria State in South Sudan (an area the size of Scotland).  The long-term aspiration of the school is to educate girls to become knowledgeable and empowered women who are able to contribute to the development of their communities, and contribute to the leadership of South Sudan to secure its future stability.  

The Trustees of the Friends of Ibba Girls School, South Sudan are searching for a new Chair to lead it from a successful start-up into a sustainable and resilient organisation for the next 5 to 10 years.  The Trustees are keen to find the right person for the next phase of the Charity’s development and someone who will share our vision and values.  With the pandemic, all charities are facing challenges, but FIGS has risen to the challenges and has a great deal to offer for the future.  The aim is for the school is to become fully self-sustaining but for the time being, it is funded predominantly by charitable donations.  Securing donations remains a key focus for the Chair. 

This position offers a rare opportunity to lead a small and successful UK based organisation, which is already making a significant difference to lives of girls, their families and communities, and to national and international thinking and action about how to improve the quality of education in South Sudan.  At this pivotal time of change, the next Chair will need to act as ambassador for the school, fronting relationships with key stakeholders and providing strong leadership for the board. The new Chair will be expected to demonstrate a visible passion and commitment to girls’ education in sub-Saharan Africa, along with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

The Trustees would welcome applications from people of all backgrounds including from the South Sudanese diaspora. 

The role is voluntary and the time commitment is flexible.

For a candidate pack, please email Julie Lodrick on the application email stated

We are looking for four exceptional people to join us as trustees who can help ensure that we have a high performing Board during a period that we may end up looking back on as among the most crucial in our history.

We are hugely proud of the impact we have had on behalf of people affected by blood cancer. The £500 million we have invested in research over the last 60 years has saved many thousands of lives, and we are now in a position where the day we will beat blood cancer is finally in sight. But with the coronavirus crisis already having had a big impact on our income, it is more vital than ever that we have the strong strategic leadership to keep our mission to beat blood cancer on course.

As a Board, we know we need to become more diverse to better reflect the community we serve and share with us new ideas and opinions, so we would welcome approaches from the following:

• Individuals from black and ethnic minority communities.
• Younger people who may not have had previous board experience but have other experiences, for example: of committee work, associations and other team decision making experience.
• Individuals who have personally been affected by blood cancer who have the capacity to support us as a trustee
• Experience in the following fields would be of interest to us: Medical Research, Audit, and Finance.
• Individuals who have experience of information support for blood cancer patients and health policy.
• Influencers who have experience with fundraising and have celebrity or VIP connections that could be further explored.
• Members of a minority group through physical or cultural characteristics.

This is a challenging but very rewarding role and your contribution could assist the blood cancer community in a huge way.

If you would like an opportunity to make a difference and contribute in a positive way we would encourage you to apply to join us on our journey, please share with us your CV, along with a brief Cover Letter outlining your interest and how you feel you could add value to our cause.

If you would like to know more prior to applying please feel free to get in touch with Louise Keegan - Recruitment Officer at Blood Cancer UK for an informal discussion about this exciting opportunity. 

The closing date for this opportunity is: Midday on Saturday, 31 October 2020.

Thank you for your interest in Blood Cancer UK and we very much look forward to hearing from you!

Please note: Should we be successful in our search for suitable individuals prior to the closing date we reserve the right to close this opportunity early.

We are the Jubilee Sailing Trust, a charity that changes lives through adventure and exploration onboard our tall ship, Tenacious. 

We are the Jubilee Sailing Trust, a charity established in 1978 that changes lives through tall ship sailing experiences. Our voyages are for people of all backgrounds and abilities, giving everyone the freedom to explore their own potential through inclusive adventures at sea.

We’re a charity and receive no government funding, so we rely on the support of others through fundraising and donations.

It’s critical we continue our work. Our voyages build confidence and resilience in those who sail with us. They bring people together in diverse teams where differences disappear. Voyage Crew tell us their perceptions change and they are able to achieve things they previously did not think possible.

These experiences transform lives, which is why we are determined to rise to the challenge we currently face and continue sailing for years to come. 

Role

To work in partnership with the Chief Executive to ensure that the charity has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and that the charity, the Trustees and the Chief Executive are focused on achieving these.

Responsibilities

• Leading the committee and the organisation to enable it to fulfil its purpose.
• To ensure an effective relationship between:

othe committee and the staff/volunteers

othe committee and the external stakeholders/community

• Acting as a spokesperson and figurehead as appropriate.
• To supervise and support the CEO.
• To act as a Member of the Finance Committee

Duties

• Plan and prepare the committee meetings and the AGM with others as appropriate.
• Chair committee meetings ensuring:

oA balance is struck between time-keeping and space for discussions.

o Business is dealt with and decisions made

o Decisions, actions and deliberations are adequately minuted

o The implementation of decisions is clearly assigned and monitored.

• Ensure adequate support and supervision arrangements are made for the CEO and any other staff or volunteers as required.
• Assist the fundraising team with major gift meetings and attending fundraising events etc
• Assisting the fundraising team with legacies where needed.
• Liaising with our lawyers and accountants about relevant advice for the Board and the Trust generally.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual with the following skills

Essential

• leadership skills
• experience of chairing meetings & committee work
• facilitation skills 
• tact & diplomacy 
• excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences 

Desirable

• knowledge of maritime

What difference will you make?

The role of the Chair is vital to the organisation. JST is an organisation run by people with drive and commitment.

We are looking for someone to help us develop and implement a strategy to meet the challenges which lie ahead and to add strength to our Board. JST has the exceptionally talented staff and volunteers. You will be joining a proactive Board of Trustees who are open to new ideas and who work well together.

What's in it for the volunteer?

The role of the Chair is vital to the organisation. It will bring many challenges but an equal amount of satisfaction. This is a rare opportunity to make a real difference in your local community. This is particularly true in the context of COVID-19; JST is playing an important role in supporting vulnerable members of the community.

Appointment Process All expressions of interest and any discussion regarding these positions will be with the HR Manager in the first instance.

Closing Date - 31st October 2020

Start date – no later than December 2020 ideally.

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. JST provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, or any other protected category under UK Law.

Transforming Communities in Lichfield Diocese - the Black Country, Stoke, Staffordshire and Shropshre

Are you an experienced, passionate leader who feels called to energise and sustain this vibrant and established charity into a new phase of its development?
Do you have initiative, creativity, and the ability to think, plan, and act strategically? Most importantly do you have a heart for social justice that longs to see communities flourish and those who are vulnerable, isolated, and disadvantaged enjoy life in its fullness?
If the answer to these questions is a resounding yes, then please consider applying for this role!

Trustee

London

Share your expertise as a Trustee of London’s most vibrant community for adopters

We Are Family (WAF) is an adoption community group providing opportunities for adoptive and prospective adoptive parents to meet and share experiences of parenthood. We strongly believe in and advocate supporting the parent to support the child. We also pride ourselves on being a parent to parent group offering not advice but a shared experience.

We have recently been successful in securing some substantial grants to help develop our capacity and sustainability, and to provide online services specifically tailored to the needs of our community in the current context.

We have now established a team of two members of staff to drive this work and provide a platform for the Trustees to lead WAF to an exciting new level.

We are looking to strengthen and enhance our board of trustees with new skills and ideas. We want to appoint new board members to help consolidate and broaden our influence and capacity to provide support for adoptive parents.

In particular we are seeking trustees with experience in one or more of the following areas:

professional experience of working with or in the adoption sector, preferably at a senior level;

• Information Technology and/or Digital Media;
• Human Resources;
• a qualified lawyer;
• a qualified or part qualified accountant with experience of financial management in any commercial or not-for-profit organisation.

Although many of our current trustees are adopters themselves, we are also keen to recruit suitably qualified people who are not, but who can demonstrate a commitment to the values and mission of WAF.

One of the great strengths of We Are Family is that it is volunteer and member driven, and that it represents a diverse community across London. We particularly welcome trustees from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds to ensure that the board can benefit from this diversity of experience. We would also welcome single adopters to the board.

Board meetings currently take place six times a year – currently these are conducted remotely but longer term we aim for at least four of these to involve attendance in person. Trustees are also expected to serve on at least one Board committee and will need to be able to do around 10 hours of work per month. The normal term of appointment for a trustee is three years.

If the opportunity to join an exciting, rapidly growing new charity appeals to you as someone able to make a valuable contribution, please send your CV and a covering e-mail setting out why you would like to join us and how you meet the requirements set out above to us via the link.

Closing date for applications is 15th November 2020.

Intelligent, influential and focused finance trustee wanted for game-changing yet embracing charity

Brain Tumour Research is a high-profile national charity, striving to fund a network of seven dedicated research centres whilst challenging the Government and larger cancer charities to invest more in brain tumour research.

Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer… yet just 1% of the national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease.

All of us at Brain Tumour Research are passionate about finding a cure and stopping the devastation.

Due to resignation, we are looking to replace a long-standing trustee who has brought technical finance skills to the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees plays a key role in the development of the charity, setting the overall strategic direction and providing scrutiny to our processes and decisions as well as ensuring standards of governance are upheld.

This role is pro-bono with meetings held three times a year in Milton Keynes (virtually during the current pandemic)

You will also be expected to Chair the Finance, Audit and Risk sub-committee as well as attend and contribute to a relevant annual workshop.

All trustees are invited to lobbying and other events.

First time trustees will be considered, and full induction and training will be provided.

Closing Date – 31st October 2020

Please click the apply button to register your interest. 

No agencies please.

 Summary of Role

We are seeking to recruit three Trustees with professional backgrounds in either Legal, Business Change/Transformation and International Programmes for a duration 3 years.  As well as two Co-opted members with professional background in either Finance (for the Finance & Audit Committee), and Safeguarding (for the People & Culture Committee) for a duration one year. 

The Trustee and Co-opted member is a key member of Muslim Aid’s Board with the expertise to ensure the strategic oversight of the charity’s finances and to support appropriate decisions and good governance by the Board.   

About the Role

 The main responsibilities of this role will be to: 

• Giving strategic direction to the charity; setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets 
• Agreeing key strategic principles and policies and, when required, procedures for agreeing ad-hoc, exceptional, matters which fall outside established policy provisions 
• Ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and regulatory responsibilities 
• Ensuring the charity acts within the constraints of its constitution;  
• Safeguarding Muslim Aid’s good name and values;  
• Ensuring that the charity’s governance is at the highest possible standard;  
• Guarding the long-term ability to advance the charity’s objectives, holding its assets in trust for the benefit of current and future beneficiaries;  
• Maintaining oversight of the charity’s fundraising 
• Ensure the financial stability, effective and efficient administration of the charity, reviewing and approving financial strategies and monitoring income and expenditure, to ensure the organisation is in good financial health;  
• Manage risk (legal, security, reputational) and determine risk appetite;  
• Protect and manage the property of the charity;  
• Monitor the human resource and organisational development strategies and their implementation 

About You

To be successful in this role:

• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship   
• Direct experience of operating within the voluntary and community sector organisations as a trustee 
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort 
• Strategic vision  
• Problem solving and conflict resolution/change management.  
• Legislative and operating framework for charities/voluntary and community sector organisations 
• Knowledge of the principles of corporate governance 
• Strong commitment to Muslim Aid’s mission, visions and values 

Why you should Apply

By becoming a Trustee or Co-opted member, you have the opportunity to not just talk about how charities should be run but rather do something about it yourself. The role allows you to utilise your skills and make the changes you want to see. By joining Muslim Aid, you have the opportunity to work towards a cause that you feel passionate about and be a part of something special.  

If you are interested in either of these roles, please review the information pack  before applying which you can find on our website by clicking on the apply on website option below. 

We are seeking a highly efficient, experienced Administrator to join our small professional team. You must have excellent communications skills, be thorough and accurate, be able to multi-task, remain calm under pressure and add to our team dynamics. You must possess a range of administrative and secretarial skills including good IT skills. The post will involve supporting evening training events during term time approximately once a week.
Good interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential as is a sense of humour and the ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and sensitivity.
You need to be committed to our vision of ‘Developing Church of England Education’, be in sympathy with the aims and objectives of the Christian Church, and ideally have an understanding of the workings of the Church of England in Education.

This post is initially part of maternity cover arrangements and is expected to continue for approximately 12 months in the first instance.

Closing date for applications: 5pm Thursday 22nd October 2020
Interviews and assessment: Tuesday 10th November 2020
Commencement of employment: 4th January 2021

(part time voluntary role)

Can you help us change lives?

We are looking for volunteers to join our board of trustees to help lead the charity and support the management team in developing our services and securing the vital resources we need to meet demand.

We seek four enthusiastic individuals who can spare a few hours a month alongside any existing role or commitments to make our board up to 15 people. Our aim is for a diverse board who represent our population and all those that use our services. No specific skills or experience required, but ideally applicants will live, study or work in or nearby the areas we service.  

Our board comes from many different backgrounds. What they all share is a passion for representing the local community and the diversity of clients who benefit from our free and impartial advice.

This is an unpaid role but all reasonable expenses are reimbursed. A role as trustee can provide you with a great deal of experience and satisfaction, the opportunity to develop your skills, and utilise any expertise and knowledge to benefit the local community.

“I really believe in the work we do as trustees - supporting and overseeing an organisation that truly makes a difference to local people's lives.” Linda, trustee

Who we are.

Citizens Advice is a network of 300 local independent charities, and Derbyshire Districts (covering residents of Amber Valley, Derbyshire Dales, Erewash and High Peak) is a well funded and high performing member with over 150 staff and volunteers.

Last year our advice helped people in crisis stay in work, prevented families being evicted from their homes, helped thousands of people tackle crippling debt and enabled people to access the welfare rights they are entitled to. In addition, we provide free advice on everything from neighbour disputes to consumer rights.

We know just how important our services are for local people, and this has never been more evident than now as we all strive to cope with the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

We would love to hear from you.

We welcome local applicants from any background who want to help us make a difference. If you have recent experience with fundraising, communications, HR or ICT we are particularly keen to hear from you.

Closing date for applications:  9am, Monday 2 November 2020

Interviews will be held:  Monday 9 November 2020 via Zoom

Founded in 1963, we operate as an independent charity with a vision to make a real difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of mathematics education and learning.

We are passionate about mathematics and mathematics education, and the users of our services are at the centre of what we do. We offer professional development for teachers and innovative resources for teachers and students, and are recognised national experts in mathematics curriculum development. We find our work hugely rewarding and stimulating, and our innovative and collaborative work with a range of partners, including government, enables us to deliver flagship mathematics education development programmes for teachers, as well as informing national policy. We run some government contracts, in partnership with others, where we believe they are consistent with our charitable objects. We also promote innovation through ground-breaking development work and awareness raising.

We work at the forefront of innovation in education. To maintain and build on this innovation and leadership we hope to work with a wider range of donors who share our aspirations for improved maths education for everyone. The fundraising trustee is a new role to help us steer this new ambition.

If you have the experience to support us, and you are passionate about the development of the next generation, we would love to have you on board!

We are looking for a Trustee with experience of fundraising with corporate funders and high net worth individuals. In addition to the standard trustee responsibilities of setting strategy and policy for the organisation while ensuring that it is operating efficiently and in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, the Fundraising Trustee supports the development and overall governance of MEI’s fundraising and related communications strategy, working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO and the contracts and finance committees.

This is a new post and an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to a national charity at a critical stage in developing its ambitions for the future.

The statutory duties of a trustee:

• To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: it must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
• To contribute actively to the Board by giving strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• To ensure the financial stability of the organisation and its sustainable growth.
• To secure the appointment of the Chief Executive and monitor his/her performance.

It is expected that the new Trustee will:

• have senior strategic level experience or as a charity Trustee;
• understand the role of the Trustee and be able to add value to the charity through expertise, counsel and sound judgement;
• understand the competing pressures (financial, operational, personnel) involved in running a complex organisation;
• have experience of dealing with the challenges associated with delivering organisational and governance changes;
• have a broad range of business and financial skills and experience;
• be able to contribute strategically on a wide range of issues;
• take collective responsibility for the direction of the organisation, be good at working in teams, and able to be effective in a complex organisational environment where significant cross-boundary collaboration and partnership are essential.
• In addition to these generic duties and responsibilities, the specific responsibilities of the fundraising trustee will entail the following:
  • To have a substantial background in either a corporate giving/CSR or fund/foundation management role, or as a senior charity fundraiser with a sound understanding and experience of charity fundraising at strategic and operational levels.
  • Bring overall leadership and drive as the Fundraising Trustee, supporting the development and overall governance of MEI’s fundraising and related communications strategy, working closely with the CEO and Trustee for Finance.
  • To ensure that there is the right breadth and depth of fundraising and related communications skills within MEI and the Board of Trustees, with access to the right networks, in order that the charity is in the best possible position to develop and deliver high quality strategies in fundraising and related communications.
  • To be an active member of the Finance, Audit and Risk (FAR) Committee, ensuring that fundraising and related communications strategies are aligned to the wider budget strategy.

MEI is committed to promoting and ensuring equality and valuing diversity. We will not discriminate unlawfully in any aspect of employment and want MEI to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Further information available on application.