Volunteer Trustee (Voluntary)

What will you be doing?

Trustees plays an enormous role in charities up and down the country, and host legal responsibility for the their charities management and administration. Trusteeships are unpaid, and those who take this role in Pride Action North will significantly contribute to the health and wellbeing of LGBTQIA+ people across the North. Being a Trustee of any charity can be demanding at times, particularly in using your skills, knowledge and abilities in decision making but is equally rewarding. We’re initially looking for individuals with a background and/or experience in legal or business development. However, if you have a background and/or experience you think we need then we’d encourage you to apply. This could include individuals with significant senior management experience, marketing, promotions and public relations and local regional and national policy. We plan on appointing at least two Trustees, however will appoint more if a candidate is suitability matched to the gaps identified by the board. You don’t need to have been a Trustee before, it’s more important that we have the right people who can spearhead our three-year strategy. Our strategy is  designed to guide Pride Acton North towards being the leading champion in the North of England for the LGBTQIA+ community and Trustees that join us are key to making our vision a success. We have eight strategic priorities for the next 3 years which you can read in our strategy document. They embody our commitment to growth, inclusivity and positive change. LGBTQIA+ people need us more than ever and by refocusing power and resources, our strategic vision we will ensure that both the needs of rural and urban members of our community are met. With the collective efforts of our staff team and a strong Trustee board we Pride Action North will be determined, strong and thriving. #LI-Remote

What are we looking for?

1. Proven ability to think strategically and contribute to the development and execution of long-term plans. 2. An understanding of and commitment to equity, quality, diversity and inclusion. 3. Ability to work effectively as part of a team 4. Demonstrated passion for and alignment with Pride Action North’s mission and values. 5. Willingness to actively advocate for and promote the Pride Action North’s goals. 6. Ability to understand financial statements. 7. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 8. Ability to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely. 9. Experience in shaping and implementing organisational strategies. 10.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people. 11.A commitment to responsible and accountable decision-making. 12.Willingness and availability to commit the necessary time to fulfill trustee responsibilities, including attending board meetings and committee work. 13.Demonstrated commitment to personal and professional development. 14.Experience in fostering a positive and inclusive organisational culture. 15.Previous experience serving on a board of trustees or in a similar governance role. 16.Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements relevant to the charity sector. 17.Experience in financial oversight, budgeting, and financial management. 18.Ability to leverage personal and professional networks for the benefit of the charity. 19.Understanding of the charity sector, current trends challenges and opportunities. 20.Ability to assume a vice- chair position in the future or as Chair of a subcommittee.

What difference will you make?

The work we deliver is vital to supporting the needs of so many LGBTQIA+ people who otherwise would have nowhere to turn to and our mission responds to the ever changing needs of our communities and act as a voice for their needs.