Role Description  - Trustee

Remuneration:

The role of trustee is not accompanied by any financial
remuneration. Expenses for travel may be claimed.

Time commitment:

Four Board meetings per year. Trustees may also be a
member of sub-groups which may require additional time
commitment.

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to ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, organisation
law, and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
to ensure that the  organisation pursues its objectives as defined in  its governing
document
to contribute actively to the board of trustees' role in giving strategic direction to
the organisation,
to declare any conflict of interest while carrying out the duties of a trustee
to be collectively responsible for the actions of the organisation and other trustees
to ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation
to abide by relevant policies
to ensure the financial stability of the organisation
to attend meetings, and to read papers in advance of meetings
to attend sub-committee meetings as appropriate
to participate in other tasks as arise from time to time, such as interviewing new
staff,
to keep informed about the activities  of the organisation and wider issues which
affect its work

In addition to the above duties of all trustees, each trustee should use any specific knowledge
or experience they have to help the board reach sound decisions. This will involve scrutinizing
board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance
requested by the board on new initiatives, or other issues relevant to the area of, the
organisation's work in which the trustee has special expertise

Time commitment and location

  The Board meets at least 4 times a year.
  There are a small number of sub-groups of the board which also meet 4 times a

year, of which trustees can become members.

  Attendance at organisational events is optional but encouraged.
  Board  meetings  are  held  at  the  organisation’s  premises  in  Dewsbury,  West

Yorkshire (accessible by train, bus and car)

Person specification;

We are looking for trustees who have;

•  integrity
•  a commitment to the organisation and its objectives
•  an understanding (or willingness to learn) and acceptance of the legal duties,

responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship

•  a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to their duties as a trustee
•  strategic vision
•  good, independent judgment
•  an ability to think creatively
•  willingness to speak their mind
•  an ability to work effectively as a member of a team

In addition, we are particularly looking for trustees with skills and experience in
the areas of;

•  Marketing
•  Human Resources
•  Fundraising.
•  Business Development
•  IT