Use your skills and experience to help us set a clear business plan and support and work of our small staff and volunteer team, enabling us to achieve our mission to help people feel less socially isolated.
Purpose of the role of a trustee is: to play a vital role in making sure that Moorland Community Caring (MCC) is carrying out its charitable purpose and overseeing the overall management and administration of the charity. Trustees comply with the charity’s governing document and the law. Trustees also ensure that the charity has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, trustees support and work with the Manager to enable MCC to grow and thrive and through this, achieve our mission. The role requires acting in the charity’s best interests and managing the charity’s resources responsibly. This is a vital role which allows our organisation to deliver its service to the best possible standard and support as many people as we can.
Trustee Board Members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.
What this involves:
● Support and provide advice on MCC’s purpose, vision, goals and activities
● Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation
● Oversee MCC’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 MCC’s financial statements
● Provide support and challenge to MCC’s Manager in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs
● Keep abreast of changes in MCC’s operating environment
● Contribute to regular reviews of MCC’s own governance
● Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions
● Use independent judgement, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect the charity’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests
● Contribute to the broader promotion of the organisation’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts
As a small charity, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve carrying out organising or attending promotional or fundraising events, researching, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, representation or presenting at external meetings.
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. Here are the skills, experience and qualities we are looking for:
● 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 judgement 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 charitable purpose
● Willingness to lead according to our values
● Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
Your contribution will help to reduce social exclusion and improve well-being in the communities we serve.
You'll get greater knowledge about your local community and the Health and Social Care Sector. Gain experience of charity governance, organisational development and people management. Make your impact in the charity sector!
Please apply through Reach in the first instance. We will be in contact within 10 days of your contact with us.
