Volunteer Board Trustee

What will you be doing?

General person specification The following characteristics, knowledge and experiences  would be advantageous to the role of charity trustee: 

a high level of understanding and interest in the issues the charity seeks to address/represent a commitment to the values and principles of the charity  strong business and/or financial acumen experience of committee work  highly developed interpersonal and communication skills  ability to understand complex strategic issues, critically assess, analyse and resolve difficult problems  sound, independent judgement, courage, common sense and diplomacy politically astute, with the ability to grasp relevant issues and understand relationships between interested parties  clear understanding, and acceptance, of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of trustees sound knowledge of charity governance  sufficient time and commitment to fulfil the role  ability to listen to and welcome alternative opinions and experiences flexibility in thinking a desire to implement the highest standards of governance

  Term of office  Trustees are appointed for a four year term from the close of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) at which their appointment is announced.     Remuneration  There is no remuneration attached to this role. Reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the role of Trustee will be reimbursed in line with BACP’s Business Expenses Policy.    Time commitment  The time commitment attached to this role is expected to be around 20 days per year.    The Board meets four times a year, holds an annual strategy day, which may require an overnight stay, and Trustees are expected to attend BACP’s AGM.     

What are we looking for?

General person specification The following characteristics, knowledge and experiences  would be advantageous to the role of charity trustee: 

a high level of understanding and interest in the issues the charity seeks to address/represent a commitment to the values and principles of the charity  strong business and/or financial acumen experience of committee work  highly developed interpersonal and communication skills  ability to understand complex strategic issues, critically assess, analyse and resolve difficult problems  sound, independent judgement, courage, common sense and diplomacy politically astute, with the ability to grasp relevant issues and understand relationships between interested parties  clear understanding, and acceptance, of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of trustees sound knowledge of charity governance  sufficient time and commitment to fulfil the role  ability to listen to and welcome alternative opinions and experiences flexibility in thinking a desire to implement the highest standards of governance

What difference will you make?

The Board Trustee  is a key role in our organisation. Your leadership and commitment will ensure we continue to provide and extend our range of much-needed support and services to our members. BACP’s Board of Governors is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the Association, ensuring that it meet its objects and strategic aims.  Trustees work collaboratively on the Board to fulfil responsibilities set out in charity and company law, drawing upon skills, experience and other qualities to apply effective decision-making, advice and oversight of BACP as a company limited by guarantee and registered charity.