Would you consider bringing your skills to be a trustee of a charity that is passionate about supporting people who are experiencing homelessness, extreme poverty, and other disadvantages to make positive changes in their lives?
The roles
We are looking for two motivated individuals to join NOAH’s board as we work together to embrace forthcoming opportunities and tackle challenges. We’re keen to welcome someone with a senior social care background as well as someone who brings strong retail experience, skills that we would value having on our board to strengthen our work including our strategic planning and delivery. We are also particularly keen to improve the balance of diversity and perspective on our board and are seeking two women, at least one of whom is from an ethnic minority background, with the skill areas/knowledge highlighted.
Key accountabilities include the following:
- Collectively oversee the strategic direction of the Charity and work towards the achievement of the Charity’s vision and mission.
- Ensure that the Charity complies with legal, regulatory, and fiduciary responsibilities, in accordance with the terms of its constitution and as described in ‘The Essential Trustee’.
- Identify potential development opportunities for the charity, and leverage relationships to facilitate this.
- Protect the property, reputation and resources of the Charity through ongoing identification, monitoring and management of risks.
- Advocate for the Charity’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
What you will bring, amongst others:
- Expertise in social care and the ability to scrutinise the effectiveness of NOAH services
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- Expertise in retail leadership including knowledge and experience of a successful high street retail operation at senior management or board level
- A commitment to the mission, values, and ethos of the Charity.
- Understanding of the role and responsibilities of being a trustee.
- Interest in and commitment to collective leadership through facilitating, enabling, and consensus-building.
- Ability to challenge constructively and supportive.
- Interest in and commitment to operating strategically, noticing trends, opportunities, and risks.
What you will get
This is a great opportunity for people with the backgrounds we’re seeking who are looking to enhance their experience and skills. Becoming a trustee is a fascinating way to engage in the not-for-profit sector. These are roles that will give back just as much as you put in and often much, much more. Trustees bring a wealth of personal and professional skills that they apply for the benefit of others, and you can learn new skills that you can apply outside of your trusteeship.
About NOAH
NOAH helps people experiencing homelessness, extreme poverty, and other disadvantages to make positive changes in their lives. We provide care and advice services, employment and well-being workshops, and opportunities for employment. We work with people who are not supported by ‘mainstream’ support services, and we work effectively with these people by earning their trust. Our incredible team of staff and volunteers not only all manifest NOAH’s values, but many have lived experience of the issues our beneficiaries face.
Contact Eastside People if you have any questions about the role:
If you would like a call to discuss the role in more detail, please email Lucinda Shaw, [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 Lucinda if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help make the application process work for you.
We are dedicated to creating a Board that is a true reflection of the communities we serve and believe that this will also enhance our ability to deliver the best services possible for the people we work with. We are committed to ensuring diversity across our organisation and are therefore specifically targeting women for these roles, with at least one being from an ethnic minority background as per Schedule 9, part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. If you are a woman, and maybe also come from an ethnic minority background, and have the skills and experience to fulfil one of these roles then we would love to meet you for an interview.
