General person specification

The following characteristics, knowledge and experiences  would be advantageous to the role of charity trustee: 

• a high level of understanding and interest in the issues the charity seeks to address/represent
• a commitment to the values and principles of the charity 
• strong business and/or financial acumen
• experience of committee work 
• highly developed interpersonal and communication skills 
• ability to understand complex strategic issues, critically assess, analyse and resolve difficult problems 
• sound, independent judgement, courage, common sense and diplomacy
• politically astute, with the ability to grasp relevant issues and understand relationships between interested parties 
• clear understanding, and acceptance, of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of trustees
• sound knowledge of charity governance 
• sufficient time and commitment to fulfil the role 
• ability to listen to and welcome alternative opinions and experiences
• flexibility in thinking
• a desire to implement the highest standards of governance

Term of office 

Trustees are appointed for a four year term from the close of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at which their appointment is announced. 

Remuneration 

There is no remuneration attached to this role. Reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the role of Trustee will be reimbursed in line with BACP’s Business Expenses Policy. 

Time commitment 

The time commitment attached to this role is expected to be around 20 days per year.  

 The Board meets four times a year, holds an annual strategy day, which may require an overnight stay, and Trustees are expected to attend BACP’s AGM.