Trustee
- Recruiter
- Samaritans
- Location
- Wales
- Salary
- Voluntary, Unpaid but all expenses reimbursed
- Posted
- 26 Nov 2015
- Closes
- 11 Dec 2015
- Sectors
- Charity & Voluntary
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
This is an exciting opportunity to shape Samaritans future: do you have the skills to gain the cooperation and confidence of Volunteers and staff in leading the organisation in Wales?
We are looking for a trustee with detailed understanding of the cultural and political context of Samaritans work in Wales. In this role, you will use your knowledge and expertise to inform Samaritans policy and strategy and will:
- Reside in Wales
- Have an understanding and respect for the Welsh language (ability to speak is an advantage but not essential)
As Trustee from Wales you will have a particular responsibility for leading the development of Samaritans strategy in Wales as Chair of the Samaritans Cymru Board.
Being a Trustee:
As a Trustee of our Central Charity you will be helping to promote and develop Samaritans to increase its efficiency, effectiveness and relevance to society. You will make sure that Samaritans and its representatives’ act within the legal and regulatory framework of the sector and in line with the organisation's governing documents and accepted best practice. You will carry out the duties of a Trustee in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in Samaritans as well as making sure that policy development takes account of the views of the wider organisation and Council of Samaritans.
Person description
The Trustee from Wales will have a sound understanding of the cultural and political context of Samaritans work in Wales; understanding and respect for Welsh language considerations is essential, the ability to speak Welsh is an advantage but not essential . The Trustee from Wales will be able to gain the cooperation and confidence of volunteers and staff in contributing to the leadership of the organisation in Wales.
All Trustees will require:
• Commitment
• Focus
• Communication and team working
• Accountability
• Experience
What impact the opportunity will have?
As a Trustee for Samaritans you will use your specialist skills to influence a major charity. People rely on Samaritans every day of the year at significant times in their lives. Decisions made by the Trustee Board have a direct impact on who our service reaches, as well as how - and how well - it is delivered.
This role provides the opportunity to make the most of your skills. Being the expert in your area, there is often no greater satisfaction than fully utilising your experience for a charitable purpose and knowing that a particular decision is of a higher quality thanks to your involvement.
Being a trustee is a challenging and rewarding experience, and no matter what your achievements to date, there will always be something to stretch you a little bit further.
Time commitment
Mostly outside office hours. All trustees should attend 6 Trustee Board meetings each year (4 of which are face to face, at weekends) and 2 Council meetings (also weekends)
For further details, an application form and role description can be obtained via our website via the "apply" button.
Applications must be received by midday Friday 11th December 2015 and should be sent to trusteerecruitment@samaritans.org If you have any queries about the role or application process please contact Gemma Clemson, Volunteer Safer Recruitment Manager on 020 8394 8319