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Join a global mission to enhance children's lives globally as a Trustee to Save the Children UK.
Overview
Salary
Voluntary role - no salary
Location
UK (Various Locations) - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Save the Children UK is a charitable organisation dedicated to providing children internationally with a healthy start, an opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. Our commitment is to respond to crises, ensuring children's needs are met and their voices heard. We offer an impactful role as a Trustee, where you will have the opportunity to provide strategic oversight on People, Culture, and Organisational Effectiveness.
Role Summary
- Provide strategic oversight on People, Culture, and Organisational Effectiveness.
- Work closely with the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive, and the Executive Leadership Team.
- Champion our transformation agenda, ensuring it aligns with our strategic ambitions.
Role Requirements
- Strong background in People and Culture management.
- Experience in organisational change.
- Strategic mindset and experience in Agile methodologies.
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Application Process Details
- Trustees are required to attend four Board meetings and quarterly People Committee meetings annually.
- Meetings can be attended at our Head Office in Farringdon, London, or remotely.
- The initial term is for 2 years, with the possibility of reappointment for up to 8 years.
Save the Children UK is seeking a Trustee to join our Board and serve as the Chair of the People Committee. This role is crucial as we continue our transformation journey, focusing on our people, culture, and organisational design to enhance our impact on children's lives globally.
About Us: Save the Children UK is dedicated to giving children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm. We respond to crises, ensuring children's needs are met and their voices heard. Our work, in partnership with others, achieves significant outcomes for children worldwide.
The Role: As a Trustee, you will provide strategic oversight on People, Culture, and Organisational Effectiveness. You will work closely with the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive, and the Executive Leadership Team. Your role will involve championing our transformation agenda, ensuring alignment with our strategic ambitions, and upholding governance and accountability standards.
Job Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in People and Culture management, experience in organisational change, and a strategic mindset. Experience in Agile methodologies and effective meeting chairing are also important. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential.
Benefits: While this is a voluntary position, all reasonable expenses will be covered. We support Trustees on low incomes to ensure no barriers to participation.
Additional Information: Trustees are required to attend four Board meetings and quarterly People Committee meetings annually, with the possibility of additional commitments. Meetings can be attended at our Head Office in Farringdon, London, or remotely. The initial term is for 2 years, with the possibility of reappointment for up to 8 years.
