Trustee / Lay Trustee / Legal, Accounting and Finance experience

Lay Trustee with legal experience in the Higher Education or Charity sector and/or experience of accounting and financial governance, who has good, independent, objective judgement and the ability to think creatively is required to join a board of Trustees.
SALARY: This is a voluntary appointment
LOCATION: Coventry, West Midlands
JOB TYPE: Part-Time, Voluntary 5 Board Meetings per year, a mixture of day and evening meetings
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: 3 years initially with potential for a further term of 3 years dependent on attendance and performance
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Lay Trustee with legal experience in the Higher Education or Charity sector and experience of accounting and financial governance, who has good, independent, objective judgement and the ability to think creatively.
The Lay Trustee will help broaden the organisations diversity and add to the skills and perspectives of an already committed and engaged Board .
The organisation is particularly interested in hearing from candidates who offer depth of insight, experience, or influence within one of more of the following areas:
Legal experience in the HE or Charity sector, bringing deep understanding of how to enable and influence the best outcomes for students, whilst balancing the framework of Charity Law
Accounting and financial governance, to maximise funding and diversify income, in order to deliver the best student experience to the diverse communities
This is a values-based organisation, and the Lay Trustee will be a critical part of an organisation that is student-centred and forward-thinking.
DUTIES
The duties of the Lay Trustee will include:
Working collectively and with the Chief Executive and other senior staff to ensure that the organisation has a clear vision that recognises its values and meets the needs of its members
Monitor and evaluate the performance of the organisation against targets and to ensure that it is focussed on achieving its vision
Ensure the organisation complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, including its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
Agree any delegated authority and ensure such delegated authority is clearly expressed
Safeguard the assets of the organisation, taking due care over their security and proper usage, ensuring that they are used exclusively in the pursuit of the agreed objectives
Ensure that the governance of the organisation is of the highest standard and that it follows guidance from any relevant bodies
Recommend the auditors and name the bankers of the organisation
Annually approve and amend the finance regulations, annual budgets and strategic plans
Appoint and appraise the Chief Executive and to appoint the Board of Directors of any direct subsidiary companies
Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees, using any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help reach sound decisions involving scrutinising board papers, focusing on key issues, providing guidance
Take or seek opportunities to enhance your effectiveness as a Trustee through participation in training and development programmes and by increasing own knowledge of the organisation
TRUSTEE PERSON SPECIFICATION
A champion of Inclusion and Belonging with the ability to demonstrate the commitment in all contributions and work
Commitment to the organisation and its core values Democratic, Independent, Ethical Fun, Informative, Enriching and Accessible
Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort, Board meetings 5, a mixture of day and evening meetings
Strategic vision and the ability to develop strategic thinking in others
Good, independent, objective judgement
Ability to think creatively
Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
Ability to exercise leadership when required to do so
Enthusiastic commitment to voluntary and community contribution
Lay Trustees
In addition to the above, external trustees require the following skills, knowledge and experience in one or more of the following key areas:
Finance/ Audit - accountancy professionals, from a practice or commercial background, with strong business skills
Commercial/business professionals with a breadth of experience who can advise and guide on the business of running a £5m-turnover operation. Particular experience of charity trading would be extremely helpful
Fundraising/ Funding professionals with an in-depth knowledge and experience of high-level fundraising and/ or making applications to trusts and grant making bodies
Legal/ Charity Law legal professionals with expertise in charity and / or company law
Human Resources HR professionals with experience in the third, charity or public sector
Marketing or communications professionals - particularly with membership or charity communications background
An awareness of networks and areas of work that influence and inform the activities of the organisation
Commitment to the development of young adults
Appreciation of the Students Union movement and or Higher Education core aims and values
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JOB REF: AWDO-T12400
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