SOUTH EAST DORSET COMMUNITY ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORT
Trustee
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About the Role
Accountable to: Chairperson of the Board, sedcat
Hours: Board meetings are held quarterly
Location: In Person at Kinson Community Centre
sedcat is a charity providing a range of community transport options to support people living independently in the community, helping to prevent social isolation and loneliness.
We are looking to expand our board membership here at sedcat. Could you help support an organisation passionate about helping the community?
We are particularly interested in people who have skills and/experience in the following however not compulsory:
- Finance and company / charity governance
- NHS & Healthcare
- The Care sector
- Service improvement and user engagement
- Experience within the voluntary sector
Location: Meetings will be held quarterly via Teams (usually no more than 1-1.5 hours every quarter) and annually in June face to face (usually no more than 3 hours).
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide Governance and represent it to the community and accept the legal authority for it. Ensure that sedcat exists and takes all necessary steps in the pursuit of the objectives of sedcat as set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association. This position is unpaid and on a voluntary basis. You need to attend quarterly board meetings regularly.
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Main duties
- To ensure that sedcat complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- To ensure that sedcat pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
- To ensure sedcat applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its Purpose.
- To contribute actively to the Management Board in given firm strategic direction to sedcat, setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
- To Safeguard the good name and values of sedcat.
- To ensure the effective and efficient administration of sedcat.
- To ensure the financial stability of sedcat.
- To protect and manage the property of sedcat and ensure the proper investment of the sedcat funds.
- To appoint the Chief Officer and monitor his/her performance.
- Scrutinise Board papers.
- Participate in discussions as appropriate.
- Providing guidance on new initiatives.
- Contributing to input on issues in which the member has special expertise.
- Representing sedcat at functions, meetings and the broader community.
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Person Specification
Experience
- Previous Management /Board Experience
- Experience of committee work
Leadership Experience
- Strategic Vision
- Good Independent Judgement
- Ability to think creatively
- Ability to work effectively as a Team
- Good communication & interpersonal skills
Personal Qualities
- Commitment to the organisation
- Tact and diplomacy
- Impartiality and ability to respect confidences
- Willingness to speak / challenge
Additional Factors
- Willingness to devote time and effort necessary (attend quarterly meetings)
- Trustee understands legal duties, Liabilities and responsibilities
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