Volunteer Trustee with business development experience

What will you be doing?

Trustees are given a full induction, receive training opportunities and can claim reasonable expenses to enable them to carry out their duties.  Main Tasks 

Reflect the organisation’s vision and values, strategy and policies  Work closely with the board to formulate and review the strategic aims of the organisation  Ensure the policy and practices of the organisation are in keeping with its aims  Ensure that the organisation functions within the legal and financial requirements of a charity and company limited by guarantee  Use resources effectively and efficiently  Ensure best practice is developed and applied Monitor and evaluate the performance of the organisation  Take part in training sessions Contribute specific skills, interests and contacts  Fulfil other duties as required from time to time by the Board of Trustees

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with experience of business development - for example, experience of developing social enterprise, trading; property management. Skills, attributes and experience 

Commitment to the organisation and the needs of female survivors  Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort  Strategic vision  Sound, independent judgement  Ability to think creatively  Willingness to speak one’s mind and listen to others  Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship Ability to work effectively within a team

We aim to achieve equity, diversity and inclusion at every level of our workforce. As a result, we're prioritising applicants with lived experience of gender-based violence, displacement, exploitation or racism. We believe organisational diversity matters and we will be more accountable and better able to assess the needs of the women we support if we have a good range of perspectives within our team.

What difference will you make?

We are a charity that works alongside women who've experienced gender-based violence, exploitation and/or displacement. Through the power of baking, women are able to lead safe, purposeful, independent lives.  We have a clear strategy, an expanding staff team and ambitious plans for growth. None of this would be possible without the input and support of a skilled and engaged Board of Trustees.