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Be a part of ThinkForward's mission to empower disadvantaged youth and shape brighter futures as a Trustee.
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Organisation summary: ThinkForward is a dynamic organization championing the cause of underprivileged young people, aiming to level the playing field by helping them overcome socio-economic barriers. The organization inspires and prepares them to transition successfully into the workforce and overcome life's challenges.
Role Summary:
- Act as a Trustee with a passion and dedication to manage risks and shape the organization's future.
- Help raise our profile by converting our evidence base into effective policy and strategic campaigns.
- Support our development team and aid in growing our income.
Role Requirements:
- Demonstrable experience in philanthropy, fundraising and statutory development or policy and campaigning at a senior and strategic level.
- A strong understanding of the governance and risk management requirements of a Trustee role.
- Ability and willingness to act as a representative, spokesperson and cause leader, generating donors and business opportunities for ThinkForward.
Application Process Details:
- Interested applicants are expected to email their CV and a cover letter that highlights their motivations for applying, outlines their specialist skills to contribute to ThinkForward's governance, and addresses the key points in the person specification to jobs@thinkforward.org.uk.
ThinkForward exists to support young people to create better and brighter futures. We want them to be able to identify, realise and shape their aspirations, and be ready to make a successful transition into work. Young people experiencing barriers such as challenging relationships, living in low-income households, or growing up in areas with a lack of access to opportunities can be confronted with hurdles. Without the right support, these barriers can lead to a high risk of unemployment and long-term effects on career and life chances.
As a Trustee you will have the belief, passion and resilience to help us succeed in shaping our future whilst managing risk. We are looking for specific skills in two areas to help strengthen the Board: Firstly, someone with the ability to help grow our income and support our development team; and secondly, to help us raise our profile by turning our strong evidence base into policy and campaigns.
You will be well respected, have active networks in philanthropy, fundraising and statutory development or in policy and campaigning which has generated systemic change. You will have a proven track record of working at a senior and strategic level and will understand the governance and risk management requirements of the role. You will also be keen to act as a representative, spokesperson and cause leader creating and identifying donors and business opportunities for ThinkForward.
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter summarising your motivations for applying for the trustee role, an outline of the specialist skills you can bring to the governance of ThinkForward and addressing the key points in the person specification to [email removed - click apply for more details]
ThinkForward is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. ThinkForward is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
