ABOUT THE ROLES
SLOW is seeking individuals with skills and experience in the following areas:
Strategic planning and charity development
Charity law and compliance
The trustees would assist with the development of SLOW’s strategic plan and vision and help increase the charity’s impact and influence. There is the opportunity for one of the trustees to move into the Chair of Trustee’s role later down the line. The applicants should be committed to helping bereaved families and have significant governance experience.
General responsibilities
To ensure that SLOW complies with its governing document, charity law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
To ensure that the charity applies its resources to pursue the objectives outlined in the Constitution.
To contribute actively to the board of trustees in giving firm strategic direction to SLOW, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
To safeguard the good name and values of the charity.
To ensure the effective and efficient administration and financial stability of the charity.
Trustee Specification
Strategic vision and ability to think creatively.
Good, independent judgement.
Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
Experience of committee work and governance of a small charity.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
An understanding of bereavement and/or social and health care systems.
TIME COMMITMENT
There are currently four Trustee Board meetings a year, plus a strategy away day. These are usually held in Islington, North London.
The post is unremunerated, though reasonable travel expenses will be covered.
APPLICATIONS
Please apply by sending a CV and covering letter of no more than two A4 pages describing your interest in, and suitability for, this role to recruitment@slowgroup.co.uk.
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed by the current Chair and members of the Trustee Board, in person or via video conferencing, as the situation allows.
The deadline for applications is 31st August 2020.
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