Trustee

Overseeing the management and administration of the charity and contributing to our strategic direction. As a Trustee, you will help ensure the charity delivers on its vision and keeps to its values.What will you be doing? The Board of Trustees are both jointly and individually responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health and its activities in accordance with our governing documents and legal and regulatory guidelines. You will preferably be able to provide the charity with expertise in a particular area and lead our activities and approach related to one of the following: training, fundraising, sales, human resources, marketing, public relations. This role requires a time commitment averaging 2 hours per week, including attendance at Board of Trustee meetings (every 6 weeks, alternating online and in Bristol) and meetings with the Founder. Responsibilities:

• Ensuring the charity complies with its governing document, charity law and other relevant legislation and regulations
• Ensuring the charity is financially sustainable in both the short term and long-term and does not spend money on activities that are not part of its charitable objects
• Contributing to the strategic direction of the charity, setting overall policy, defining targets and evaluating performance
• Safeguarding the good name and values of the charity and managing risks Sharing your expertise in a particular area (preferable)
• Leading the charity's activities in a particular area (preferable) Supporting the wider work of the Plus Importance Project
  
  Marketing strategy
• Public relations
• Social media marketing
• Governance
• Project / programme management
• Market research, Essential:
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to think creatively and strategically
• Passion for the work of the charity
• Personal or professional interest in the work of the Plus Importance Project
• Able to offer at least 2 hours per week
• Experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas: training, fundraising, sales, human resources, marketing, public relations
Preferable:
• Experience of being a charity trustee or a similar role overseeing the management and administration of an organisation
• Ability to scrutinise financial budgets and processes
We particularly welcome applications from people that have lived experience that is currently underrepresented on our Board of Trustees, such as people who are Black, Asian, intersex or aromantic.