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Hawkwood Trustee Opportunity
Hawkwood is committed to bringing a wider range of voices, perspectives and lived experiences onto our Board. As part of this commitment, we are looking to appoint an additional trustee. We particularly welcome interest from people from Global Majority backgrounds, who are currently underrepresented on our Board.
We have a big vision for Hawkwood and exciting plans for the years ahead. You would be joining an established and supportive Board, alongside a recent intake of new trustees, helping us to deliver an ambitious strategy and shape Hawkwood’s next chapter.
We are interested in the perspective, experience, curiosity and ideas you could bring. You do not need to have been a trustee before, and we warmly encourage people who may not previously have seen themselves represented on charity boards to get in touch.
Role Description:
As a Trustee, you will share Hawkwood’s commitment to education, the environment, and the arts. You will provide Hawkwood with leadership and ensure it is governed appropriately. You will need to develop a good understanding of all we do in order to support the charity. The role of a Trustee at Hawkwood requires a commitment of time and engagement with the activities of Hawkwood.
The rewards are debate and discussion over a wide range of interesting and important topics, a collaborative spirit among Trustees and staff, and respect for each other’s expertise and personalities. The opportunity to guide the strategy and develop the meaningful long term vision of a special place set in beautiful surroundings with generous hospitality, will hopefully add to the pleasure and satisfaction of working with us.
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Key Trustee Responsibilities:
- Make sure that Hawkwood is carrying out its purpose for public benefit
- Have a good understanding of Hawkwood’s purpose
- Agree on a strategy for Hawkwood which will deliver a challenging programme that reflects our values and is financially sustainable
- Comply with Hawkwood’s governing document and the law
- Make sure that Hawkwood complies with its charity law requirements
- Be able to demonstrate that Hawkwood is well-run and effective
- Act in Hawkwood’s best interests
- Make balanced, adequately informed decisions, for the long-term as well as the short term
- Avoid putting yourself in a position where your duty to Hawkwood conflicts with your personal interests or loyalty to any other person or body
- Not receive any benefit from Hawkwood unless it’s properly authorised and is clearly in the charity’s interests; this also applies to anyone who is financially connected to you, such as a partner, dependent child or business partner
- Manage Hawkwood’s resources responsibly
- Act responsibly, reasonably and honestly
- Make sure Hawkwood’s assets are only used to support or carry out its purpose
- Not take inappropriate risks with Hawkwood’s assets or reputation
- Take special care when investing or borrowing
- Comply with any restrictions on spending funds
- Act with reasonable care and skill
- Use reasonable care and skill, make use of your skills and experience and take appropriate advice when necessary, and give enough time, thought and energy to your role as a Trustee.
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What We're Looking For:
Having recently appointed four new Trustees, we are now looking for one further person to join the Board. We particularly welcome applications from people from Global Majority backgrounds, and are interested in the perspective, experience and ideas you could bring, as well as your curiosity, judgement and enthusiasm for contributing to Hawkwood’s future. We are also looking for a collaborative style to ensure a supportive Board culture.
- Committed to the values and objectives of Hawkwood
- Committed to promoting Hawkwood using your networks to support our work
- Good independent judgement
- Commitment to maintaining Hawkwood’s reputation as an educational establishment and a creative and socially impactful charity with innovative land management practices and enterprise
- An ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary board whilst contributing your independent perspective and expertise
- Generosity of spirit, curiosity and openness to progressive ideas and new possibilities
- A sense of fun, compassion and boldness
How to Apply:
Expressions of interest can be submitted in any form – by letter and CV, video, or other forms that best represents you and the talents that you can bring to Hawkwood. Please send your application to Alicia Carey, Chief Executive and Company Secretary: alicia.carey@hawkwoodcollege.co.uk by Monday 21st September.
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