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Help make a difference in our community as a volunteer Board Director/Trustee

by Murray Hall Community Trust

As a Director you will bring your skills, experience and insights to ensure the charity is well-governed, financially sound and aligned with our mission and values
• Ensure Murray Hall is compliant with its governing documents, charity law, relevant legislation and regulations.
• Support and provide advice and guidance on Murray Hall’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
• Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
• Oversee Murray Hall’s finances and budgets, monitor and evaluate progress.
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
• Review and approve Murray Hall’s financial statements.
• Provide support and challenge to Murray Hall’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
• Keep abreast of changes in Murray Hall’s operating environment.
• Contribute to regular reviews of Murray Hall’s own Board governance effectiveness.
• Attend Board and Sub-Board meetings adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
As a small charity, there will be times when Directors will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the Director has special expertise.

Murray Hall Directors are appointed for a term of three (3) years and may be reappointed for one or more additional terms.
Pre-agreed expenses will be reimbursed.

Organisation description

Community-based charity in Sandwell delivering programmes and supporting children, families, young people and adults from early years to end of life care.

Contact

Tracey Medlyn
01902 826513
hr@murrayhall.co.uk
www.murrayhall.co.uk

Accessibility

Please contact us to discuss any access requirements

Preferred skills

Murray Hall Community Trust has a diverse range of services and our Board benefits from a variety of skills to guide the organisation strategically. Following a skills audit we are particularly seeking individuals with experience in:
• Marketing, Communications and PR
• Adult Education (Ofsted regulated)
• Digital Technology
• Commercial Trading (Independent Director for subsidiary company)
Person skills and requirements:-
• Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as Directors and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good independent judgement and work effectively as a Board (team) member.
• Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
• Willingness to lead according to our values of: equality; diversity; community development; empowerment; compassion; integrity; respect and; teamwork.
• Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

Experience gained

As a Director you will be collaborating with like-minded, passionate individuals dedicated to the charity’s mission. You will play a vital role in supporting a key community asset in a deprived area, gain insight into the social determinants of health and witness first-hand the positive impact Murray Hall has on individuals and community wellbeing.

Will the organisation carry out a DBS check?

Yes

Minimum age

18+

Age focus

  • Adults

Time of volunteering

  • Weekdays
  • Daytime
  • Weekends
  • Evenings

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

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