Charity Shop looking for Trustee / Board members

Charity Shop looking for Trustee / Board members

Trustee/Governor
J98444
At a glance

Skills

  • Social media marketing
  • Fundraising events
  • Governance
  • HR
  • Health and safety
  • Safeguarding

Where

South Benfleet, SS7 5HZ
Mainly at home
Travel limit? Local volunteers would be preferable, as some committee meetings take place face-to-face

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month

We are an independent Charity Shop, raising money for UNICEF. Looking for a Trustee / Board member to join our friendly team.

What will you be doing?

As a small Board of 5 Directors, we are seeking two new members to replace 2 of our existing members who are retiring. We are looking for someone who has some time to spare, to help us guide our established shop management team in their duties of running our independent Charity Shop. Although our shop is an independent retail outlet, all our profit is sent to UNICEF. Our shop management team consists of one well established Manager and 3 new Assistant Managers. Any organisational skills would be beneficial, alongside retail or management experience. Current challenges include the establishment of a Safeguarding Policy, creation of a Policy & Procedure Manual and the take on of some Treasurer duties.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a good communicator who can work effectively with other Board members and the shop management team. Any experience with implementing policies and procedures would be beneficial, as this is an area we need to improve on. 

What difference will you make?

Our Board members play a vital role in ensuring the shop runs as efficiently as possible, maximising profits and therefore supporting UNICEF with as much funding as possible. Being part of our board means you would have a chance to help shape the work we do and ensure processes are properly adhered to, with the ultimate aim of supporting UNICEF.

Before you apply

Please contact us via Reach in the first instance. Face-to-face meeting will be required.

Causes
  • Children / families
  • Organisation type: 
    Small or unincorporated organisation

    Our main beneficiaries are the UNICEF charity, who receive funds raised via our shop and local fund raising activities. Our Charity Shop is our main source of funds raised, but we also organise...