Trustee

     BRITISH RACING SCHOOL

    JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

Trustee

DEPARTMENT:  Board

REPORTS TO:

Chair of Trustees

DATE:

March 2026

The statutory duties of a Trustee are:

•  To ensure the organisation complies with its governing articles of association.
•  To ensure that the organisation pursues its objectives as defined in its articles

of association.

•  To ensure the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of

its objectives.

•  To contribute actively to the Board of Trustees' role in giving firm strategic
direction to the organisation, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting
targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
•  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 organisation and to ensure the

proper investment of the organisation's funds.

•  To appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor his or her performance.

In addition, with other Trustees, to hold the charity “in trust” for current
and future generations by:

•  Ensuring that the BRS has a clear vision, mission and strategic direction and

is focused on achieving these.

•  Being responsible for the performance of the BRS and for its “corporate”

behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory
requirements.

•  Acting as guardians of the BRS’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking

all due care over their security, deployment and proper application.
•  Ensuring that the BRS’s governance is of the highest possible standard.

As well as the various statutory duties, a Trustee should make full use of any specific
skills, knowledge or experience to help the board make good decisions.

The above list of duties is indicative only and not exhaustive. The Trustee will be
expected to perform all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with
the role.

The Board of Trustees are jointly and severally responsible for the overall
governance and strategic direction of the BRS. All Trustees should also be aware of,
and understand, their individual and collective responsibilities, and should not be
overly reliant on one or more individual Trustees in any particular aspect of the
governance of the charity.

Experience:

•  Successful  experience  of  operating  within  a  board  in  a  charitable,

public sector or commercial organisation.

•  Demonstrable experience of building and sustaining relationships with
key stakeholders and colleagues to achieve organisational objectives.
•  A  proven  track  record  of  sound  judgement  and  effective  decision

making.

•  A  history  of  impartiality,  fairness  and  the  ability  to  respect

confidences.

•  A track record of commitment to promoting equality and diversity.

Knowledge, skills and understanding:

•  Commitment  to  the  organisation  and  a  willingness  to  devote  the

necessary time and effort.
•  Willingness to speak their mind.
•  Willingness to be available to staff for advice and enquiries on an ad

hoc basis.

•  Good, independent judgement and strategic vision.
•  An  understanding  and  acceptance  of  the  legal  duties,  responsibilities

and liabilities of trusteeship.

•  An ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
•  An  understanding  of  the  respective  roles  of  the  Chair,  Trustees  and

Chief Executive.

The successful postholder will be required to undergo a Disclosure and
Barring Service enhanced check along with a Section 128 check.

The British Racing School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of trainees and young people and expect all staff to share this
commitment.

The British Racing School is an Equal Opportunities Employer.