At a glance

Skills

Business development / Sales
Commissioning / Contracting
Fundraising events
Strategic development and planning
HR
Data protection / GDPR
Health and safety
Safeguarding
Service design
Social care / Counselling

Where

Handforth, SK9 3HQ

Mainly at home

Travel limit? 25 miles

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month Commitment to attend a minimum of 4 trustee meetings per annum including the charity’s AGM Available early evenings during the week for 1 to 2 hours

Deadline

31 May 2025

Time Out Group are looking for Trustees with knowledge and experience in the following areas: business development, HR and social care. Mission, Values, and Aims following the governing document, and legal and regulatory guidelines.

What will you be doing?

Trustee Duties

To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law, and any other relevant legislation and regulations
To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects:
To contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets
To scrutinise agenda/minutes and prepare in advance of meetings
To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.
To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
To ensure the financial stability of the organisation
To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charity's funds
To appoint the Charity Manager and monitor their performance
Use their specific skills, knowledge and/or experience to help the board of trustee’s reach sound decisions, and invite advice from external experts where relevant

What are we looking for?

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Knowledge and experience in business development, HR and social care
Has experience of the charity sector
Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
Strategic vision
Good, independent judgement
Ability to think creatively
Willingness to speak their mind
Has influence and connections across wide-ranging networks
Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
Ability to work effectively as a member of the team
Nolan's seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

What difference will you make?

As part of our board, you will support and shape our work and strategic direction, as well as help us achieve our purpose to ensure we have governance and leadership.

This may involve:

Leading discussions
Focussing on key issues
Guiding new initiatives
Taking an active role in board sub-committees
Other issues in which the trustee has special expertise

Before you apply

Please submit a CV and cover letter via the Reach platform.

About Time Out Group (North West)

Causes

Learning disabilities / difficulties

Organisation type:

Charity

Time Out Group aims to improve the lives of adults with learning disabilities by supporting them in a range of experiences that enhance enjoyment, increase confidence and encourage independence.

North West Learning Disability charity seeks Trustees