Could you help us to make Wiltshire, Swindon and Southampton a great place to grow older?
Age UK Wiltshire is the county’s largest charity providing support and services to older people living in Wiltshire, Swindon and Southampton. We are a registered charity but operate as a company limited by guarantee.
As a Trustee you will provide a strategic lead and oversight for the direction of Age UK Wiltshire. This is not an operational role.
The post is unpaid but will provide you with a great deal of experience and satisfaction. It is a chance to develop your leadership skills, understand the issues affecting older people today and be part of a dedicated team that is helping to make a difference to the lives of older people.
We are looking for someone to support our strategic vision as we expand our retail and commercial services. Experience in retail, sales and or marketing would be desired. Moreover, we are looking for individuals with strategic vision, independent judgement, a passion for helping older people, and a willingness to give time and commitment to represent our organisation and its values.
Age UK Wiltshire recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME, women and young people are currently under-represented on our board.
What is involved?
Trustees are expected to:
- Attend bi-monthly meetings
- Get involved in support work including fixed term projects
- Contribute advice and support to the Chief Executive Officer on an ad hoc basis
- All reasonable expenses are reimbursed, and training is provided.