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HR/employment law and communications, marketing and/or PR trustees

Charity: Age UK Sutton (AUKS)

Location: Sutton, SM1 4LE

Role Type: Board

Work Type: Hybrid

Salary: Voluntary positions but reasonable expenses are paid

Closing Date: 09 September 2024

About Age UK Sutton

Age UK Sutton (AUKS) is an independent, local charity with a turnover of around £1.4m. The charity is a brand partner of Age UK, and as such benefits from membership of a network of similar independent charities across the UK, whilst being able to maintain a focus on local issues in the London Borough of Sutton.  The charity delivers a mixture of ‘on demand’ services, commissioned services, social and community activities, and is increasingly involved in local influencing and strategy. In recent years, Age UK Sutton has undergone steady growth and transformation. We have a solid foundation, enjoy a positive culture where our values are central to all that we do and have consistently great feedback from our staff satisfaction surveys.

About the role

The Board of Age UK Sutton comprises eight Trustees including the Chair. There are currently two vacancies, providing an opportunity for new people with a desire to support a vibrant, ambitious charity to join this highly effective Board. Boards govern effectively by:

Focusing on their governance responsibilities
Being clear about the role of the Board vs the role of the Executives – and fostering good relationships between both
Ensuring the Board itself operates effectively.

As an Age UK Sutton Board member, you’ll be an ambassador for the organisation and its work. You’ll share our vision to help the most disadvantaged in the local community

Requirements/Person Specification

We are looking for new Trustees with experience in the following areas, to complement the broad skill base of the current Board members:

HR and employment law
Communications, marketing and/or PR.

If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please email Lucinda at Eastside People [email protected] to arrange a convenient time.

Having a call of this kind will not influence the success or otherwise of your application.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential. Please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustments so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Age UK Sutton is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity to ensure that we reflect the full breadth of the people we aim to support. We warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

The closing date for applications is Monday 9 September 2024 and interviews will take place the following week.

Download Candidate Pack

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How to apply

Eastside People is supporting Age UK Sutton in the recruitment for this role. Please ensure you read the candidate information pack which contains important detail about the role before applying.

Apply via Hireful using the button below to submit your CV and cover letter. Please use the cover letter as an opportunity to add to the information you have shared in your CV, and ensure that you cover the following:

○ Why are you interested in a trustee role at Age UK Sutton
○ How you can contribute to the Board as a trustee.

Please highlight relevant experience and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the Person Specification.

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