We need volunteers who have expertise in HR to help us develop a people strategy, HR processes and strive towards a collaborative culture. You will gain new experience as a Trustee whilst enabling us to help more animals.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person, with a background in human resources and aspects of legal compliance that goes hand-in-hand with employing people, who could devote their time to volunteer as a trustee for our RSPCA Canterbury & District branch. They would be crucial to support us in developing the people who are so critical to our charity.
Alongside passing on your expertise, this opportunity will give you the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives. You will serve on the governing body of the charity and be instrumental, alongside fellow trustees, in the running of the Branch and setting out both the short and long term aims.
Primary responsibilities of the Branch Trustee – HR
Core Branch Trustee responsibilities
We are committed to creating a Board which is representative of our society and in particular, our community and surrounding areas so encourage people from any background to apply for any of our opportunities. To enhance the diversity of our board we would very much like to hear from ethnic minorities, disabled people and marginalised groups.
Alongside experience working professionally in the HR sector, an interest in learning and development and volunteer management to help consider the full people context would be welcomed but is not essential for the role. Experience in handling aspects of legal compliance that goes hand-in-hand with employing people would be welcomed, but not essential. HR qualifications and professional registration would be appreciated, but not essential.
You will need to be able to work with people and have good interpersonal skills. Commitment, common sense, and the ability to be objective are vital.
Alongside passing on your expertise, this opportunity will give you the chance to influence how we care for and prevent cruelty to animals and drive the implementation of key initiatives. You will serve on the governing body of the charity and be instrumental, alongside fellow trustees, in the running of the Branch and setting out both the short and long term aims.
