Volunteer Trustee with SEND, adult care services or charity governance experience

What will you be doing?

Our existing trustees bring a wide variety of skills and experiences across fields including education, business and finance, property, and local government. We are currently aiming to strengthen our collective expertise by appointing three new trustees:

a trustee with experience and expertise in SEND education (no previous experience of holding a trustee position is required). a trustee with experience and expertise of adult care services (no previous experience of holding a trustee position is required). a generalist trustee with experience of charity management or governance either through a previous trustee role or as a senior leader in a relevant charity.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role of trustee, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. Ideally, you will have the following personal skills and qualities:

A passion for our cause.  Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.  Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.  Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.  A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.  Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.  Willingness to lead according to our values InFocus Charity.  Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.  Some knowledge of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and adult care would be useful but not essential.

To find out more, please download and read the full role description (attached to this ad).

What difference will you make?

As a member of the board of trustees you will oversee the strategic direction of the charity and ensure its effective management. You will also ensure that InFocus Charity has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, you will support and challenge the executive team to enable InFocus Charity to grow and thrive, and through this, to transform the lives of young people with vision impairment and complex needs.