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Why join us
Rebuild with Hope was established in 2021 and began supporting people facing multiple barriers to employment. From our humble beginnings we have seen continued and exciting growth which has allowed us to further develop and expand our support programmes alongside the opening of several retail outlets, high street stores and a community hub and café.
Our additional retail stores are in Runcorn (two stores), Earlstown, Kirkham, Thorn Cross and Wrexham. Our mission is to support those facing multiple barriers to employment by providing mentorship, employment opportunities and holistic support. Rebuild With Hope provides opportunities and delivers comprehensive support making transitioning back to work as smooth as possible.
We offer training, volunteering, work experience and progression to real work opportunities, coupled with wrap around support to foster independence, promote self-esteem and provide hope for people when they need it most. Employment and volunteering opportunities continue to help us support communities with the ongoing and ever challenging cost of living crisis.
Overview
The Rebuild with Hope Foundation is a fast growing and impactful charity supporting those facing barriers to work. Due to our continued growth we are looking to increase and diversify our Board membership. We are looking to appoint Trustees, no former experience is required as training will be provided. We are also looking to appoint a Treasurer a long with an experienced Chair of the Board. There are separate recruitment packs for each of the three roles, with each outlining the different knowledge and experiences required .
As Trustee you will help steer the charity towards achieving its mission. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful community initiatives, support sustainable growth, and foster positive relationships with stakeholders. As a Trustee, you will play a key part in shaping the charity’s future, ensuring accountability, transparency, and effective governance. This paid position invites passionate individuals eager to make a lasting difference through dedicated service and innovative thinking.
Role Description
Board Members are jointly and severally responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, probity of its activities, developing the organisation’s aims, objectives, and goals in accordance with the Constitution, legal and regulatory guidelines. All Board Members should be aware of and understand their individual and collective responsibilities and should not be overly reliant on one or more Members in any aspect of the governance of the charity.
Chair Specific Duties
- Rebuild with Hope operates within the law, and according to its constitution and its commitments to stakeholders and is adequately resourced to meet its commitments.
- Rebuild with Hope develops an effective strategy in line with the core values of the organisation
- All Board Members are fully involved in discussions and decisions, and the contribution of individual Members is monitored. The Chair will encourage group decision making, teamwork, and a sense of shared purpose, and will foster a sense of inclusivity and shared mission by informing the Board at each meeting of any ‘Chair’s business’ which has taken place since the last meeting
- The Board’s agenda is appropriate and focuses on the key strategic issues, all planned business is dealt with in an equitable, fair manner and a conclusion is reached in each case, and that decisions are clearly and accurately minuted
- The Board continually monitors Rebuild with Hope’s progress, and that Board Members have regular, timely and relevant information on strategic and financial issues and key risks
- Board Members have a proper knowledge and understanding of their roles and responsibilities
- The Board delegates, as appropriate, to its Committees and to its Chief Executive
- Regular reviews of Board, Committee and Chief Executive performance are undertaken, and a programme of development processes for the Board, its Members, and the Chief Executive is established
- Periodic reviews of the composition and workings of Rebuild with Hope are undertaken to ensure it continues to respond appropriately to changes in the wider environment
- Effective use is made of the Board’s time within, and between, meetings
- The Board receives professional advice when necessary
- The support and commitment of Rebuild with Hope’s partners and key stakeholders are developed and sustained
- They represent Rebuild with Hope as required and foster positive relationships with a range of stakeholders. The Chair will ensure that a high profile is maintained for the organisation, and that stakeholders are kept informed of our work
- Positive working relationships are maintained among Board Members and with the Chief Executive to enable an appropriate balance of challenge and support to be provided
Duties
- Ensuring the charity complies with legislative and regulatory requirements and acts within the confines of the Constitution and its charitable objects.
- Acting in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries, and future beneficiaries.
- Promoting and developing the charity to help it grow and maintain its public benefit.
- Maintaining sound financial management and control of the charity’s resources.
- Ensuring a fully effective and appropriate system recruitment, for appointment the and monitoring of the work and activities for the CEO and Senior Management team.
- Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the charity and its resources, striving for best practice in good governance.
- Maintaining absolute confidentiality about all aspects of Trustees’ business
This role offers an inspiring opportunity to contribute your skills and experiences toward creating positive change while working alongside passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference in our communities.
How to apply
Please download the relevant recruitment pack for either Trustee, Treasurer and Chair. The application process is outlined within the pack.
We request no contact from external agencies
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Would you like to join our Board of Trustees of Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust?
This year we are looking for three people to join our Board of Trustees at our AGM in October 26.
Trustees of the Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust (SRWT) are volunteers who together lead the organisation in the planning, resourcing and delivery of its activities, so that it can achieve its charitable objectives. An enthusiastic, committed and active Board of Trustees, with a good range of knowledge, skills, experience and personal qualities is vital to the healthy and effective running of the organisation.
The Board of Trustees:
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lead the strategic development and planning of the Trust
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develop and adopt appropriate policies
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aim to ensure that the Trust is legally compliant and works to best practice wherever possible
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supports, guides and advises the Trust’s staff and volunteers, especially the CEO and the Executive Team
This year, we are especially keen to hear from people who:
Have expertise, knowledge and experience in one or more of the of the following areas:
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Marketing
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Commercial management, business acumen, profit for purpose experience (with reference to our consultancy)
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Green finance.
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Enterprise development
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Income generation
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Legal experience
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Health, Safety and safeguarding policy and compliance
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Have a good knowledge of communities and/or natural environment in Rotherham
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Can represent more of our diverse community in Sheffield & Rotherham
We are also recruiting for a Trustee to be our Treasurer who will have:
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Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT)
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Ability to analyse proposals and understand financial consequences
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Understanding of financial risk
Skills & Experience
Trustees should demonstrate some or all of the following:
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Passion for nature
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Interest in and enthusiasm for the work of the Wildlife Trust
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Experience of working as part of a decision-making group, board or committee either in a business or voluntary environment
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Experience or knowledge of the legal requirements of a charity
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Local knowledge of the places in which the Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust operates
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Experience of financial management and budgeting in a business or voluntary environment
The following areas of expertise are always welcome on the Board:
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Environmental Law/ Protected species
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Land Management and Conservation
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Community Outreach and Development
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Education & Training, Working with Children and Young People
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Advocacy & Campaigning
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Research: relevant to the work of the Trust
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Fundraising
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.