Trustee

Trustee
Recruitment Pack

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Introduction

Join Us as a Trustee – Help Make a Difference in Rochdale

Rochdale AFC Community Trust is the official charity of Rochdale AFC, dedicated to using
the power of football to inspire, engage, and make a lasting difference across our local
community. We deliver a wide range of programmes that improve health and wellbeing,
raise aspirations, and create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds.

We are looking for passionate and committed individuals to join our Board of Trustees. As
a trustee, you will play a vital role in shaping our vision, driving positive change, and
ensuring we continue to grow and make a meaningful impact across Rochdale and
beyond.

If you care about your community and want to help us use the beautiful game as a force
for good, we’d love to hear from you.

Ryan Bradley, Community Director
community@rochdaleafc.co.uk

OUR TOWN.

COMMUNITY.

VISION

We share the vision of
making Rochdale one of
the best places in the
world to live, work and
play – a place where ALL
voices are heard.

MISSION

We use the power of
football and our
community standing to
raise aspirations and
transform lives.

VALUES
Throughout all that we
do the following core
values are exhibited by
everyone connected with
Rochdale AFC
Community Trust.

PASSIONATE

IMPACTFUL

HONEST

HIGH QUALITY

FAIR

The Role

Job Title:

Trustee

Expectations

6 trustee meetings per year, held during the day in person or
on Teams.
6 sub-committee meetings per year, with actions followed up
between meetings.

Employment Type:

Voluntary

Contract Length:

Initial 3-year period

Purpose of the position

As a Trustee you will help govern the Trust, ensuring it remains true to its mission of using
the power of football and the club’s platform to deliver positive community outcomes in
health, inclusion, education and wellbeing.

You will help shape & monitor strategy, ensure good governance, oversee financial health,
manage risk, and ensure the organisation delivers maximum benefit to the people of
Rochdale.

Person Specification – Skills & Qualities (not exhaustive)

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Commitment to the mission and values of Rochdale AFC Community Trust
Relevant experience in one or more of: finance, governance, law, education, health &
wellbeing, sport & recreation, fundraising, marketing, community development
Ability to think strategically and challenge constructively
Good interpersonal skills; ability to work as part of a Board team
Integrity, fairness, and good judgment; able to handle confidential and sensitive
matters
Understanding of or willingness to learn about charity law, regulatory frameworks,
safeguarding, risk management

Responsibilities

Area

Duties / Responsibilities

Governance &
Strategy

Help set, review and approve the Trust’s vision, mission, strategic priorities and
annual plans.
Monitor performance against strategic goals and objectives.
Ensure that the Trust complies with its governing documents (e.g. Articles,
Constitution), legal & regulatory requirements.
Ensure the organisation has appropriate policies (e.g. safeguarding, conflict of
interest, equality, health & safety) and that these are reviewed regularly.

Financial
Stewardship

Risk &
Compliance

Oversee financial health: approve budgets, monitor financial reports, ensure
proper controls in place.
Ensure funds are used effectively and in line with the Trust’s objectives.
Ensure the charity manages its reserves appropriately, and risks associated with
financial management are identified and mitigated.

Identify major risks (operational, financial, reputational) and ensure there are
strategies / systems to manage them.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations (charity law, safeguarding,
data protection, etc.).
Ensure appropriate insurance, reporting and audit processes are in place.

Advocacy,
Representation
& Relationships

Act as an ambassador for the Trust: represent it in the community; help build
relationships with partners, funders, stakeholders.
Support fundraising / income generation efforts (introductions, strategy input).
Provide advice or expertise drawing on your skills / networks to strengthen Trust
programmes.

Board &
Meeting
Participation

Attend Board meetings regularly (prepared, with relevant papers read).
Participate actively—ask questions, challenge, contribute to decision-making.
Serve on committees or working groups as needed.
Ensure decisions of the Board are implemented and followed up.

Support &
Oversight of
Staff /
Volunteers

Provide oversight of senior management / staff performance.
Ensure that volunteer engagement is well managed and politically (and legally)
safe.
Assist with high-level recruitment, induction or training of key roles (including
Trustees where needed).

Application Process

3. CHECKS & REFERENCES
If you are successful with your application,
and at interview stage, we will ask for the
details of two named contacts to act as
references.

Successful candidates will also be required
to undertake a Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) check before officially joining
Rochdale AFC Community Trust.

1. APPLICATION
To apply, please follow the steps outlined
below.

1. Please send the following to

community@rochdaleafc.co.uk, with
the subject title
TRUSTEERECRUITMENT2025
o CV
o Cover letter highlighting your
motivation for the post and
indicating how your skills and
experience meet the person
specification.

2. SELECTION
Those applicants most closely matching our
requirements will be invited to interview.

Due to the volume of applications received
for most roles, we are only able to contact
candidates if they are shortlisted for
interview. If you don’t hear from us within
two weeks of the closing date,
unfortunately on this occasion you should
assume your application has not been
successful.

We aim to provide feedback to all shortlisted
candidates who are unsuccessful at
interview. However, due to the volume of
applications received for most roles,
unfortunately we will not provide feedback
for those who are not shortlisted for
interview.

Our Commitment

Rochdale AFC Community Trust is wholly committed to Safeguarding and promoting the
welfare and safety of children and young people. We fully expect all Board members,
employees and volunteers to always demonstrate and communicate this commitment.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, colour, religion or belief,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, disability, age,
pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partner status or any other consideration
prohibited by law.

We are committed to positively promoting equality of opportunity in all aspects of
employment. All applicants will be considered for employment based on the job
requirements and the individual’s ability and merits in meeting the requirements

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