Trustee - London, United Kingdom - NFP People Limited

NFP People Limited

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Trustee

We are seeking to hire up to two trustees and a new Chair of the board at a decisive and dynamic point in history.

The charity is a leader in the field of climate change engagement, bridging the gap between research and practice and helping to build a social mandate on climate action.

Working with the new, recently appointed CEO, you will join a board whose role will be to inspire and lead, to help the organisation build and develop for the years ahead.

Positions: 2 Trustees and 1 Chair of Trustees

Location:

UK

Time Commitment:
Four Board meetings per year, two held online, two at our Head Office in Oxford. The Chair is expected to have regular meetings with the Chief Executive. The charity does not currently operate a Committee structure, although hopes to develop this in the coming year.

Terms of office:
The Charity's trustees - including the Chair - will serve for one three year term with eligibility for reappointment. Trustees may serve a maximum term of six years.

Salary:
The post is unremunerated, although expenses for travel and out of pocket expenses may be claimed.

Closing Date: 17:00, Thursday 13th April 2023. If shortlisted, interviews will take place on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st April so we invite you to keep some time free on these days.

About the roles:
Trustee and Chair of Trustees
As a Trustee you will be part of a board ensuring the charity fulfils its mission, vision and values. You will provide oversight to the CEO and Executive team to achieve the organisation's mission and objectives.

As Chair of the board, you will lead the Board of Trustees, chairing meetings, ensuring governance processes work well such that the board is effective, and work closely with the CEO to ensure the organisation's strategy is delivered.

About You
We are seeking highly organised, professional individuals with the ability to demonstrate strong leadership and management skills.

You'll be the right fit if you have:

The ability and vision to lead and represent the organisation, giving a clear sense of strategic direction
A strong understanding of the respective roles of the Chair and Chief Executive and the Board and executive
The ability to listen to others' contributions, challenge in a constructive way and build consensus through persuasive discussion
The ability to make balanced and informed decisions
Excellent communication skills. Able to read, understand and analyse both written and numerical reports presented to the Board for decision and information and to draw out points for discussion
A passion for the mission and values of the organisation
A commitment to accountability, openness, transparency and equality of opportunity.
Knowledge of charity regulation and law
Suitable time commitment for the role

You may have gained your key skills in areas such as business development, strategy, fundraising/income generation, external communications, HR, DEI and leadership.

About the Organisation

The charity are placing people at the heart of tackling climate change and exist because climate change doesn't communicate itself, even with the increasing number of climate impacts.

Helping people understand this complex issue in ways that resonate with their sense of identity, values and worldview.

Informed consent and support from people across society and around the world creates what we call a social mandate for climate action - and we believe it's how real change happens.

Diversity, equity and inclusion
The charity is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all of its employment programs and decisions.

We recognise the need for a diverse and inclusive approach to addressing climate change and for those directly impacted - particularly those who have been excluded in the past - to be at the centre of the movement for change.

If you are invited to interview for the role, do let us know if you would like any carer's costs that you incurred due to attending this interview to be reimbursed.

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.