Frequency: Around 2-3 days per month
(suggested)
Location: Home based / remote with occasional travel
Why we need you:
The Board of Trustees is our most senior governance group providing support and constructive
challenge to the Executive Team. The Board sets the strategic direction and oversee the impact
we make for people living with dementia. Trustees are volunteers who have a legal responsibility
to ensure the Society complies with the law, is well run, financially stable and that decisions are
made in the best interests of the Society to effectively support people living with dementia.
What you’ll be doing:
- Attending Board and committee meetings as a legal member of the Society.
- Utilising the best available evidence to make collective Board decisions on strategy,
finance, compliance, and other matters reserved for the Board. - Analysing performance reports to understand the impact for people living with dementia
against the Society’s strategic and financial aims, agreeing corrective action if required. - Examining compliance reports to identify trends and gain assurance the Society is legally
compliant and safeguarding our people and beneficiaries. - Actively demonstrating the Society’s values, being visible throughout the organisation inspiring a
diverse and inclusive culture.
This role will suit you if you:
- Have experience of how organisations are managed and governed to deliver a strategic
goal. - Are inquisitive and can translate your life experiences into thoughtful, polite, and
supportive challenge of the Executive Team. - Are willing to spend time with a range of people affected by dementia, learn how the Society’s
services are delivered and bring that understanding to Board discussions.
What you can expect from us:
- We will make you feel welcome, included and respected.
- You will receive a tailored induction, specific training, ongoing supervision and support.
- You can claim pre-agreed out of pocket expenses (e.g. travel) in line with our policy.
- We’ll keep you up to date with relevant policies and procedures that apply to your role.
- You’ll have access to learning, development and engagement opportunities suitable for
the role.
What we need from you:
To ensure the safety and security of people with dementia we ask for:
- Two references and proof of identity.
- You will need to complete a criminal record check, in line with the legal requirements. A
criminal record will not necessarily stop you being able to carry out this role. - You will need to complete a Trustees fit and proper persons declaration and sign up to the
Trustees Code of Conduct. - Trustees are appointed for a term of 3 years and can be appointed for up to 3 terms in exceptional circumstances.
Specific requirements to be a Trustee
Attached is a role description setting out the duties and expectations for all Trustees at Alzheimer’s Society.
We are seeking two additional Trustees to join the current Board of Trustees. The term of your appointment is 3 years.
For both roles we are looking for people who:
- Have knowledge and experience of how charities are managed and governed to deliver a strategic goals and plans.
- Have knowledge and experience of dealing with charitable resources and a good understanding what appropriate controls and procedures should be in place to manage these.
- Demonstrate your experience of making balanced and informed decisions.
- Can demonstrate an active commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Are inquisitive and can translate your life experiences into thoughtful, polite, and supportive challenge of the Executive Leadership Team.
- Are willing to spend time with a range of people affected by dementia, learn how the Society’s services are delivered and bring that understanding to Board discussions.
We are wanting to recruit someone with a dementia diagnosis. You must be able to demonstrate your knowledge and experience as listed above and we will make all reasonable adjustments to enable you to fully participate and engage in this recruitment and the role of a Trustee.
Plus, we are seeking someone who can take the lead and chair our Assurance, Audit and Risk Committee. These committee meetings happen 4 times a year, in addition to the Board of Trustee meetings, and committees provide recommendations to the full Board on decision or actions that should be considered.
To be considered for this Trustee role to Chair our Assurance, Audit and Risk you must be able to demonstrate:
- Insight and knowledge of financial reporting and audit process requirements
- Experience and knowledge of internal control and risk management systems
View the Terms of Reference for the Assurance, Audit & Risk Committee.