At a glance

Skills

Event management
Marketing strategy
Public relations
Governance
Project / programme management
Service design

Where

London, SE15 5EX

Mainly at home

Travel limit? THIS IS A VOLUNTARY POSITION, BUT REASONABLE EXPENSES ARE REIMBURSED.

Time

Mostly outside office hours Estimate of time needed:
1-3 hours / week Attending four to six board meetings annually. Currently meetings alternate between remote and in person (generally within easy reach of SE15)

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We are seeking a dedicated Trustee to join our Board, a charity focused on providing safe, supervised child contact services for children and parents affected by separation and divorce.

What will you be doing?

We are looking for people with professional experience who can bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the role on our Charity's Board.

Previous governance experience is not required; however, we are seeking candidates who bring at least three years of professional experience in areas such as governance, project management, marketing, public relations, or service design.

Duties:

Support and provide advice on Prime Time’s purpose, vision, goals, and activities.
Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
Oversee Prime Time’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored, and controlled effectively.
Review and approve Prime Time’s financial statements.
Provide support and challenge to Prime Time’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
Contribute to regular reviews of Prime Time’s own governance. Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.• Contribute to the broader promotion of Prime Time’s objectives, aims, and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge, and contacts, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.

Personal Skills and Qualities:

Willingness and ability to understand and accept the responsibilities and liabilities of being a trustee, and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage in discussions and contribute meaningfully to decision-making.
Enthusiasm for the charity's vision and mission, and a strong drive to support its goals and values.
Willingness to lead according to our values and uphold Nolan’s Seven Principles of Public Life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.
An occupational requirement exists for the post-holder to be a practicing Christian, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

There will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings, providing advice and guidance in which the trustee has special expertise.

This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.

You do not need previous governance experience – we will provide a full induction and training.

Personal skills and qualities

Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgment, and work effectively as a board member.
Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
Willingness to lead according to our values
Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.
An occupational requirement exists for the post-holder to be a practicing Christian in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

Terms of appointment

Terms of office

Trustees are appointed for an initial one-year term of office. Renewal may occur for two further terms to a maximum of three years.

Time commitment

Attending four to six board meetings annually. Currently meetings alternate between remote and in person (generally within easy reach of SE15)
Attending strategy / training days as and when required and able to do so

Committee membership

Ad hoc and occasional support through working groups and / or support to the executive team.

What difference will you make?

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause, ensuring that children and families have access to a welcoming, healing environment during difficult times.

Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Prime Time achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that Prime Time has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable Prime Time to grow and thrive, and through this to accomplish with firm intention the Vision we have for the child and parents.We envisage a child to find shalom-wellness whose parents have separated or divorced. Our prime focus is on the child.

As a Trustee, you will provide strategic direction and governance to help our charity achieve its vision. Your skills and expertise will support our leadership team and drive forward our mission of promoting well-being and reconciliation for children and families. We will provide a comprehensive induction and ongoing training to help you succeed in the role.

Join us in making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families!

Terms of Appointment:

Terms of Office: Trustees are appointed for an initial term of one year. Following this, renewal for two additional terms may occur, with a maximum term of three years.
Time Commitment: Trustees are expected to attend four to six Board meetings annually, which alternate between remote and in-person formats (typically within easy reach of SE15).

About Prime Time Child Contact Centre

Causes

Children / families

Organisation type:

Charity

Prime Time Child Contact Centre, is the working name of Prime Time Charity, a charity created to restore the hearts of the fathers & mothers to the children and the hearts of the children to...

NURTURING CONNECTIONS: BECOME A TRUSTEE FOR OUR SUPPORTED AND SUPERVISED CHILD CONTACT CENTRE