We are recruiting for a Chair & Trustees to join our Board.
Age UK Wiltshire is the county’s largest charity providing support and services to older people living in Wiltshire and Swindon. 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’s a chance to develop your leadership skills, really understand the issues affecting older people today and be part of a dedicated team that is helping to make a difference in their lives.
We are looking for people from all walks of life 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. We are particularly interested to hear from people with skills and experience in the following:
- Adult Social Care
- Communications, Marketing and PR
- HR
- Fundraising and/or Finance
- Legal/Governance
Trustees are expected to:
- Attend bi-monthly meetings, usually Mondays @ 10am
- get involved in support work including fixed term projects and sub-committees
- contribute advice and support to the Chief Executive Officer on an ad hoc basis;
All reasonable expenses are reimbursed, and training is provided.