Board Trustee

The Roles

At this crucial time for the organisation, the Board now seeks to recruit two or three new Trustees who will fulfil all the general responsibilities of the position of Trustee as well as bring specific expertise in order to complement the current skillset of the Board.

The Trustee Role

General capabilities and responsibilities:

All Trustees will:

• Ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• Attend quarterly Board and committee meetings and contribute actively in the role of the Trustee in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation.
• Safeguard the reputation and promote the values of the organisation.
• Contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the organisation, working collaboratively with other trustees as well as the Chief Executive and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Be prepared to actively contribute to debate and decisions pertaining to the current operation and future development Community Impact Bucks.
• Make themselves familiar with Charity Commission Guidance

In addition to these general capabilities, we are keen to attract Trustees with the following experience or expertise:

Specific skills & experience

Experts by Experience

We welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, in particular those with direct experience of our services, or of the issues our clients face. This could include: people who have set up or run a small charity; people who have volunteered extensively in the community; people from under-represented communities such as people who experience racism, disabled people, young people, older people or their carers, people from rural communities, and people who have experienced financial insecurity.

You do not necessarily need previous board experience. You will receive a full induction and will be supported by other Board Members and the Chief Executive in your role.

This list is not exhaustive; if you are unsure whether your experience would be useful in this role, please let get in touch to arrange a conversation with our Chair of Trustees, Mike Schindler.

We are particularly looking for trustees with experience in HR, fundraising and income generation, business skills and charity experience.  

Personal qualities

All the candidates must be willing to demonstrate the following personal qualities:

• Commitment to the aims, objectives and values of Community Impact Bucks
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to the organisation
• Strategic vision
• Independent judgement
• Ability to think creatively
• Willingness to express her/his opinion
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
• Ability to bring specific needed skills, experience or perspective to the board
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

Knowledge /Experience/ Qualities

The following Knowledge, Experience and Qualities are essential:

• High levels of personal and professional integrity, taking responsibility for own decisions and actions
• Personal values congruent with Community Impact Bucks and which comply with the Seven Principles of Public Life

The following Knowledge, Experience and Qualities are desirable, although each Trustee will receive a full induction and will be supported by other Board Members and the Chief Executive in their role:

• Experience of working with trustees, a board or equivalent body.
• An appreciation of the wider voluntary sector, including current national policies
• A broad appreciation of charity and/or company law; safeguarding; health and safety; and HR legislation

We look forward to hearing from you.