Requirements

• A commitment to the Charity’s mission, vision and values
• Be at least 18 years old
• Not have been disqualified under the Charities Act or be an undischarged bankrupt
• Comply with Disclosure and Barring Service Checks
• Be prepared to complete specified training, especially in respect of Safeguarding responsibilities, General Data Protection Regulation and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
• Be willing to meet the minimum time requirement to attend Committees, which typically convene four to six times a year during the working day on a hybrid and/or in person basis, with meetings lasting up to four hours

You must demonstrate

• • Experience of working effectively as a member of a committee or board at a senior organisational level and to take decisions for the good of the organisation
  • An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities outlined in Charity Commission documents and Company legislation
  • A willingness to speak your mind and to challenge colleagues constructively
  • Integrity
  • An inquiring mind
  • Strategic vision
  • Sound independent judgement
  • An ability to think creatively

In addition to the above, the Board of Trustees are particularly seeking to develop skills and experience within its committees, acquired at a senior level in the following areas:

• Information and Digital Technology / Cyber Security
• Social Policy
• Marketing, Communications and PR
• Property Development and Management

Other opportunities may also exist in the following areas:

• Human Resources Management
• Investment / Treasury Management

Additional Information

Appointees would expect to serve an initial period of three years extendable by no more than two additional three-year periods up to a maximum of nine years at the discretion of the Chairman. This may either be as a Non-Executive Committee Member or, at some future point, as a Trustee of the Charity. 

You do not have to be a Freemason to apply for this position. As part of this process, we will continue to embrace the principles of equality, inclusion and diversity to ensure we have an inclusive team.

For those who are successful and enjoy being a non-executive committee member, there may be the future opportunity of becoming a full Trustee.