Age UK Sutton Trustees - Age UK Sutton

A fantastic opportunity to join the board of an impactful and influential charity, supporting older residents in Sutton by providing valuable advice and support regarding health, finances and wellbeing.

About the Organisation

Age UK Sutton is a small independent charity dedicated to helping older people in our community to live well in later life.

What you will be doing

Are you passionate about helping older people to live well in later life? Are you able to give your time, expertise and skills as a Trustee to support our charity in its hugely important mission?

We are looking for trustees who can bring their own unique experience and expertise to support the effective governance of our charity, in particular in areas such as data and digital, commercial experience, and knowledge of the health and care sector. An understanding of charity governance, fundraising or an accountancy qualification would be beneficial.

What's in it for you?

Becoming a Board member is a rewarding and fascinating way to engage in the not-for-profit sector. It’s a role which will give back just as much as you put in and often much, much more. A Board role will reward the ambitious with a wealth of personal and professional skills which are valuable for both work and personal life. It will empower you with a new sense of contribution in the pursuit of a wider purpose.

What skills will you need?

Age UK Sutton Trustees will have:

  • A commitment to being an effective and responsible advocate for the organisation.
  • A commitment to attending and actively participating in all Board and committee meetings as set out below.
  • An understanding of the importance of effective governance of voluntary sector organisations, including the respective roles and responsibilities of the Chair, the Board and the Chief Executive.
  • An understanding of the social and political environment within which Age UK Sutton operates.
  • The ability to think strategically and understand the importance and impact of Age UK Sutton.
  • An understanding of the demands inherent in Age UK Sutton’s role as both being anadvocate as well as a provider for older people in the community.
  • The ability to work effectively as a team member, to challenge constructively and respectfully, and demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop.
  • An understanding of the challenges facing organisations such as Age UK Sutton in delivering high standard services within limited budgets.
  • An ability to adapt and apply your own skills, knowledge and experience - and bring these to your trustee role, as appropriate and relevant.

A DBS check will be undertaken for all prospective trustees.

What's the time commitment and where? 

Time Commitment:

Quarterly Board meetings, three-hour Board meetings held virtually on Teams (twice a year), and alternately face-to-face meetings
Quarterly Committee meetings (2-3 hours): Fundraising and Enterprise and / or Quality and / or Finance, Risk and Audit (most trustees are expected to attend 2 of the 3 standing subcommittees)
Trustees with the capacity to do so also have the opportunity to support occasional projects or short-term working groups, supporting the CEO and wider leadership team.
Duration: A 3-year term (may be extended for two further 3-year terms)

Role Address: 

Mostly remote, with some in-person Board meetings

How can I apply?

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