Trustee

Role Requirements

·       Ensure the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law, and other relevant legislation.

·       Ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its governing document.

·       Contribute actively to the role of Trustee by using your skills to help shape the strategic direction of the organisation.

·       Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.

·       Ensure the financial stability of the organisation.

·       Protect and manage the property of the charity and ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds.

·       Monitor the performance of the executive against the organisation’s strategic and operational plans.

·       Contribute to the identification and monitoring of risk.

·       Use any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the Board reach sound decisions.

·       Scrutinise Board papers, ask appropriate questions and challenge constructively.

·       Participate actively in discussions, providing advice and guidance on issues you have relevant expertise in.

·       Maximise your networks and identify opportunities that will benefit BucksVision.

·       Build constructive and positive relations with other Trustees and staff with a willingness to listen and understand.

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Desirable

·       Knowledge of the charity sector.

·       Knowledge/experience of the disability sector.

·       Experience of project planning.

·       Understanding of risk management.

·       Knowledge of networking and local business communities within Buckinghamshire.

Previous experience of being a Trustee is not required as training and support can be provided.

Skills and abilities

·       Able to distil complex information and bring a pragmatic approach to its application.

·       Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

·       The ability to galvanise external relationships and build support for BucksVision is highly desirable.

Personal style and behaviour

·       Independent, strategic, and innovative thinker.

·       Willing to debate constructively and challenge rigorously while working to achieve a shared consensus.

·       Collaborative team player.

·       Exercise sound judgement.

·       Commit to the values of BucksVision; lead by example in upholding these values and demonstrate the utmost integrity.

Required Commitment

·       The current Board are flexible about meeting times and the method of meeting with options to meet both in person and virtually.

·       The Board currently meets every other month. Ideally potential Trustees should be able to commit to attending at least three meetings a year.

·       You may be required to attend events from time to time including fundraising events.

·       Between meetings you may be required to review documents and correspondence via email.

·       Reasonable expenses incurred will be reimbursed.