Organisation description

The Board is overseeing the delivery of £20.4m investment in Wednesbury. The Wednesbury Levelling up Partnership Board (WLUP Board) brings together a range of partners including elected Members, MPs, faith sector, public sector organisations, representatives of the business and voluntary community and young people. It is Chaired by an Independent Person.

Accessibility

Please contact us to discuss any access requirements

Preferred skills

• Your knowledge, experience and connections in relation to the EDI / faith community you represent
• An understanding and awareness of the issues, challenges and strengths of Wednesbury based on your work in Wednesbury
• An ability to work constructively with others from across sectors and provide critical friend challenge
• An ability to act as conduit between the Board and other organisations and/or residents in Wednesbury
• A commitment to equalities, diversity and inclusion
• A passion for making a difference in Wednesbury

Experience gained

• Chance to influence projects in Wednesbury
• Chance to advise and support with getting more people involved in levelling up Wednesbury
• Chance to offer your opinion on how projects will / are impacting residents with EDI protected characteristics and different faiths
• Experience of being a Board Member
• Insight into governance and decision-making
• Understanding of how projects are delivered
• Understanding of issues, challenges and opportunities to regenerate Wednesbury
• Connections with a range of partners

Will the organisation carry out a DBS check?

No

Minimum age

18+

Age focus

• Adults

Time of volunteering

• Weekdays
• Daytime

Categories

• Mainly indoors
• To learn new skills and improve my job prospects
• To share my skills and creativity
• To be a trustee or help on a committee