At a glance

Skills

Campaigning
Business development / Sales
Commissioning / Contracting
Governance
Strategic development and planning
Change management
Management consultancy
Architecture / Surveying
Property management
Rural and town planning

Where

Eastleigh, SO50 9DE

Mainly at home, or mainly at the office.

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month or 1-3 hours / week

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Welcome to Reach Volunteering. We are a community and registered charity that connects people, skills and good causes.

To apply for this role, and any other on our platform, you need to be based in the UK, have at least three years of experience using the skills you wish to volunteer in a professional capacity or have lived experience (for trustee roles). Read more about our criteria.

To deliver our new strategy and exciting capital and activity Masterplan, the Charity is looking to strengthen our Board with an individual who can bring their skills and experience within the area of Major Capital Development.

What will you be doing?

The Role

Wonderseekers has a clear and important mission - to create a more equitable world where all children can treasure science and are equipped and empowered to improve lives and protect and heal our planet. Our strategy, For People and Planet 2030, sets out a clear vision for Wonderseekers and the outcomes we want to influence for children and nature. The impact we already have is hugely significant but we know through the delivery of this ambitious strategy and masterplan, we can do so much more. If you share our values, ambition and commitment to our Charity’s mission, we would love to hear from you.

We value diversity amongst our Board of Trustees and the unique contribution trustees bring to the role through their own lived, loved, laboured and learned experiences. As well as ensuring the Board has the necessary business skills required to effectively govern the Charity, we also seek to represent the audiences we serve across all levels of our organisation.

Our Board of Trustees provides strategic leadership and governance to the Charity to ensure we achieve what we set out to do effectively and always in line with ‘Our promise to children’ and regulatory obligations.

We are offering you a unique and rewarding experience. You will have a key impact on our Charity’s mission, oversee our strategic vision, influence future projects and help manage risk.

You will bring your experience and knowledge in one of the key skills areas to advise the Senior Leadership Team and set the future direction of our Charity.

Thank you for your interest in becoming a trustee of Wonderseekers, and we look forward to receiving your application soon!

What are we looking for?

What we’re looking for

General:

Engage effectively and constructively with Board and Committee discussions
Develop excellent working relationships with other trustees and members of the executive team, in order to constructively challenge and support all aspects of our work.
Have an understanding of the voluntary sector and the roles and legal responsibilities of a trustee including risk management and safeguarding
Think creatively – Wonderseekers is an innovative and forward-thinking organisation, therefore we will be looking for individuals with an ability to shareour ambitions.
Commit to the Charity by attending meetings, reviewing papers and informally meeting with the team as required (see below for time expectations)
Be skilled in analysing proposals and examine their consequences, especially in regard to Capital Developments
Be interested in how we can use science to encourage children to choose to live healthier, more sustainable lives and contribute to a better world for all

Major Capital Developments:

Use experience of working strategically and operationally in previous Major Capital Developments to support the wider trustees in developing their individual and collective understanding of this area. This experience does not have to be related to the museum/visitor centre area however this would be beneficial
Be able to draw on perspectives and previous experience to provide strategic oversight, helping the board to remain innovative, manage risk effectively and adapt to changing environments in relation to our ambitious future plans
Support the executive team where needed through the planning, preparation and delivery of development projects
Ensure the board of trustees and charity as a whole are constantly reflecting, learning and improving on our policies, practices and risks involving major capital works

What difference will you make?

A key role within our Board of Trustees

Before you apply

If you are interested in joining us, please contact us with your CV and cover letter summarising your motivation for joining the Board of Trustees and what you would be able to bring to the role.

About Winchester Science Centre

Causes

Arts

Children / families

Education

Museums / heritage

Organisation type:

Charity

Winchester Science Centre is the only science and discovery centre in the central South of England and one of the largest in the country, with a strategic vision of sparking curiosity and a...

Trustee - Major Capital Developments