An exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join a team with a proven record of positive community impact. We are recruiting a Trustee to shadow our Chair taking over at AGM in summer 2025.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
To support Larkhall & District Volunteer Group(LDVG) Trustees and staff to ensure the objectives of the Charity are met.
Trustees for LDVG have responsibility for governance of the charity and overseeing the management and administration of the organisation. Trustees have, and must accept, ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of LDVG, ensuring that it is solvent and well run, delivering quality services for people in Larkhall and District for which it was set up. Trustees are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public, funders and service users.
Time Commitment
The Board meets 6 times per year normally from 5pm to 7pm on 3rd Tuesday of the month. The Charity now has an interactive communications system which will allow for the occasional opportunity to join online.
There will, from time to time, be the opportunity for Trustees to join subgroups such as Fundraising, HR, Finance & Evaluation and Research which meet outwith the main Board meeting. Trustees are also expected to attend the AGM, which is normally held in the summer.
Communication between meetings usually takes place by e-mail, letter or occasional phone call.
More information available in the attached role profile.
We are looking for an individual keen to give back to their community at a strategic level. They require excellent team building/team development skills as they take a lead role within our Board. Knowledge of charity sector governance would be beneficial. The Charity needs support and guidance in gaining Corporate sponsorship. Can you provide this? Experience of HR and GDPR/cyber security is welcome.
LDVG have a proven track record of positive community impact. Our Chair, Vice Chair and Trustees are integral to our ongoing success as they steer and guide our strategic direction.
We work with over 90 volunteers and have over 350 members who enjoy the benefits of being involved with our organisation. Managed by the staff team, we offer a wide variety of services and activities, from our daily call line, our lunch clubs, our free handy person service, our various activity groups, to our community transport's shopping services and NHS community car support. The impact of our work is reflected in the awards we have won or been shortlisted for, and the strong partnerships we have made with our partner organisations.
This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and forward thinking team and to contribute to the ongoing success of a local charity making a big difference.
The Chair of Trustees is a key role in our organisation. Your leadership and commitment will ensure we continue to provide our range of much-needed support and services to our beneficiaries.
Please apply through Reach in the first instance. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our Chair and invited to attend an informal chat.
