Trustee - Bognor Regis, England

Job summary

Trustees share the ultimate responsibility for governing a charity and ensuring it is effectively managed. As a Trustee of The Sussex Reptile Rescue Centre, you will help ensure the organisation is well-run, financially secure, and delivering its mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and care for reptiles in need.

Qualifications

• Finance, accounting, or business management
• Fundraising, income generation, or marketing
• Animal welfare knowledge — particularly relating to reptiles
• HR, governance, or legal expertise
• Networking, partnership building, or community engagement
• Strategic planning and organisational development

Responsibilities

• Ensure the charity fulfils its purposes and delivers public benefit
• Comply with the governing document, charity law, and all relevant regulations
• Act at all times in the best interests of the charity
• Manage resources responsibly, ensuring financial sustainability
• Safeguard the charity's reputation, values, and integrity
• Contribute to developing the charity's strategy and long-term plans
• Monitor performance against agreed objectives and targets
• Prepare for and attend trustee meetings, contributing constructively
• Represent the charity positively within the community and at public events

Benefits

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to animal welfare in Sussex
• A rewarding chance to apply your skills and experience to a vital cause
• Insight and experience in charity governance and strategic leadership
• Being part of a supportive, passionate, and dedicated team

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