Core duties include:
Commitment to Ategi; its vision, mission and values
Contribute to its strategic direction, setting overall policies, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating progress.
Ensuring the charity is carrying out its purposes legally and for the public benefit
Providing oversight and taking responsibility for directing the charity’s affairs
Scrutinising board and committee papers; preparing in advance in order to contribute positively to discussions.
Monitoring the charity's resources responsibly
Ensuring the charity is accountable
Ensuring Ategi remains focused on delivering its intended charitable outcomes
Using individual skills, knowledge and experience to help shape its development and enable it to reach sound decisions.
Acting as an ambassador using networks where possible to inform and promote our work
Who are we looking for?
As well as a shared commitment to our vision we are specifically seeking trustees with;
Human Resources - you will have operational or strategic HR knowledge with organisational change expertise
Support services for adults with additional needs - you might be a clinical psychologist, behavioural specialist. You will be qualified in your professional: NCS, BACP, MBACP, MUKCP Psychologist MSc HCPC-Clin. Psych CBP
Fundraising - you might be an experienced fundraiser, have CSR experience and/or have strategic fundraising and marketing expertise
Legal Advice/Risk Management - you will be legally qualified and may be, or have been, a lawyer or solicitor
No experience, no problem – we provide training and support to empower you every step of the way. As a Trustee, you'll play a vital role in shaping our strategy of delivering quality support and social care within our community.
Why join us?
You’ll be part of an organisation that instils its values at all levels of the business, ensuring the people we support are at the forefront of our decisions.
Our people love working here, and most trustees stay for many years, becoming as passionate as we are.
This opportunity will be useful for anyone wanting to learn more about being a trustee, develop a more rounded skill set, or will hold the interest of someone with many years of experience.
If this sound like you, then please get in touch to find out more about Ategi and the role.
Please send your CV to Karen Thomas, Company Secretary karent@ategi.co.uk
Download our Trustee Appointment Brief to find out more.
Shortlisted applicants will have an informal discussion with the CEO followed by an interview with the Chair of Trustees.
If you would like to receive information in Welsh please contact Karen Thomas on 01443 484400 or by email karent@ategi.co.uk and we will arrange this.