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ShareAction is seeking a passionate Trustee to lend their expertise to a strategic role in our responsible investment charity.
Overview
Salary
Voluntary role - no salary
Location
London, United Kingdom - Hybrid
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
ShareAction is an innovative charity striving to make financial systems prioritize the health of the planet and its people. Through high standards and advocacy, we engage shareholders to influence companies' positive actions on key issues including climate change, workers’ rights and public health, and aim to align financial regulations with societal benefits.
Role Summary
- Participating in Board meetings and contributing to strategic decisions
- Serving on sub-committees like Finance, Audit, Risk, Controls, HR and Remuneration
- Reviewing documents, engaging in discussions and supporting the executive team
- Fundraising and promoting the mission of ShareAction as an ambassador
Role Requirements
- Potential Trustees should ideally possess legal expertise, particularly in areas such as charity law, pensions law, governance or financial regulation
- Experience in senior management within the UK charity sector, especially involving community engagement
- Skills in charity accounting and fundraising
- The commitment to spare around 1-2 days per month for the role
ShareAction is an independent charity focused on responsible investment. We aim to create a financial system that prioritizes our planet and its people. By setting high standards and campaigning for widespread adoption, we engage shareholders to influence companies towards positive actions on climate change, nature conservation, workers' rights, and public health. In the UK and EU, we advocate for financial regulations that align with societal benefits.
The role of a Trustee at ShareAction involves significant responsibilities in governance and strategic direction. Trustees ensure that ShareAction remains legally compliant, financially robust, and true to its charitable goals. They participate in Board meetings, contribute to strategic decisions, and may serve on sub-committees like Finance, Audit, Risk and Controls, or HR and Remuneration. Trustees review relevant documents, engage in discussions, and support the executive team. They also act as ambassadors, aiding in fundraising and promoting ShareAction's mission.
We seek passionate individuals who can bring diverse perspectives and experiences to our Board. Ideal candidates will have legal expertise, particularly in charity law, pensions law, governance, or financial regulation. Experience in senior management within the UK charity sector, especially involving community engagement, is highly desirable. Skills in charity accounting and fundraising are also valuable.
This is an unpaid role, requiring a commitment of about 1-2 days per month. While specific skills are preferred, we value transferable experience and encourage applications from those who may not meet every criterion but are committed to our values and objectives.
