Sevenoaks Welcomes Refugees
Trustee Without Portfolio - Volunteer
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We are seeking to recruit two Trustees
We are seeking to recruit two Trustees who will not have an operational role in SWR beyond contributing to Board deliberation and decisions and taking part in our public activities, when possible.
What difference will you make?
This new Trustees roles will be important to the future of SWR as we lean in to our 26-29 Strategic Plan and develop the services we offer refugees, the support we provide for our Volunteers and develop a greater presence locally seeking to positively influence the narrative around refugees settling into the area.
With the wider public narrative around refugees increasingly negative the role of the Without Portfolio Trustees will be an important factor in strengthening our professionalism and our links to the local community and political bodies.
Looking forward a few years it is likely that Sevenoaks district will merge with Tonbridge, Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells, whilst not certain, it is possible SWR will increase its reach matching this pattern.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who can bring energy, enthusiasm and practicality to the role and who will help broaden the diversity of thinking on our Board and lead SWR on our journey to strengthen our Outreach activities.
We would particularly welcome someone with:
- Experience in community engagement, events promotion, business development or working with volunteers;
- Commitment to be an active team player on the Board, happy working with and motivating diverse groups from across Sevenoaks district;
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with other volunteers, donors, partners and community groups;
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, and to balance ambition with realism;
- Confidence in working with volunteers and helping others to organize and deliver activities;
- Enthusiasm for SWR’s mission and a strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion;
- Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
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What will you be doing?
Our Trustee Board has seven members, five have some operational responsibilities (treasure, fundraising, safeguarding, comms and the chair) two are non-operational, both will be leaving over the next three months. In addition we have a fully operational committee (the Volunteer Leadership Team) that is responsible for the services we provide for Refugees and the support we provide for our Volunteers.
Earlier this year we launched a three year strategic plan (2026 -29) and we are now seeking to broaden the set of skills and experience on our Board.
The role of ‘Trustees Without Portfolio’ distinguishes it from Trustees who also perform ‘operational’ roles such as managing Communication, Fundraising or Safeguarding and Risk Management.
Trustees 'Without Portfolio' may take on ‘special projects’ (such as reviewing a policy paper, the risk matrix, or the constitution) but this is exceptional and by mutual agreement. However, a ‘Without Portfolio’ Trustee would be most welcome to take part in our public outreach activities, such as the SWR stalls at local fairs and events and take on / share an operational Trustee role should they have interest, time and aptitude for a more involved role with the charity.
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Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who can bring energy, enthusiasm and practicality to the role and who will help broaden the diversity of thinking on our Board and help lead SWR on our journey to achieve our vision and mission.
We would particularly welcome applicants with:
- Senior experience in the legal, public, private or voluntary sectors, and/or local political / government experience;
- Commitment to be an active team player on the trustee board, happy working with and motivating diverse groups from across Sevenoaks district;
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with other trustees, volunteers, donors, partners and community groups;
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, and to balance ambition with realism;
- Enthusiasm for SWR’s mission and a strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion;
- Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
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