Experience and skills
- Senior-level experience in digital, IT or technology transformation
- Experience in leading or overseeing digital strategy in a complex, dispersed organisation
- Strong understanding of digital strategy, systems modernisation, and change management
- Experience of governance, risk and assurance frameworks
- Knowledge of cyber security, data governance and cloud-based technologies
- Ability to operate at Board level offering independent judgement and constructive challenge
- Ability to meet overall Trustee role profile requirements
Board composition and inclusion
The Board recognises the importance of bringing together a broad balance of perspectives, backgrounds and experience. We are committed to ensuring that the Trustee Board reflects the diversity of Cats Protection including representation from our valued volunteers across local teams, branches and the wider organisation.
Cats Protection welcomes applications from volunteers across the charity as well as from individuals who can bring the specific skills and experience required at this time. All applications will be considered on merit against the needs of the Board.
Cats Protection believes passionately that truly inclusive organisations lead to increased cat welfare and social impact. We are committed to increasing diversity at Board level and actively encourage applications from individuals from groups currently under-represented in charity governance. Our aim is to build a Board that better reflects the society we serve.
We are happy to discuss any adjustments that would support you in applying and make the process more accessible.
For volunteers without previous Trustee experience, tailored training and support will be provided to help you develop and succeed in the role.
Practical information Remuneration
This is a voluntary role and does not attract financial remuneration. Reasonable expenses associated with your trustee role may be claimed.
Location
Board meetings (if not virtual) are usually held at various locations in the UK.
Time commitment
Five Board meetings per year plus strategy days up to two sessions annually. Trustees may also serve on a Board committee, with time commitments varying depending on the committee.
Term of appointment
Initial term of three years, with eligibility for up to two further three-year terms.
Reporting and review
Trustees report to the Chair of the Board and will participate in an annual review discussion.
Diversity
The Board undertakes regular skills and equality, diversity and inclusion audits to ensure it remains balanced, effective and representative. Further information about trustee
responsibilities and good governance can be found via NCVO and the Charity Commission (CC3 guidance).
ncvo.org.uk/help-and-guidance/governance/
gov.uk/government/publications/the-essential-trustee-what-you-need-to-know-cc3
Values and behaviours
Our shared values act as a guiding compass to shape our behaviour and the decisions we make at work. They are a call to action for every one of us and the benchmark against which we measure ourselves, both current and future colleagues.
Through our values and behaviours, we help people see the world through cats’ eyes. Together we can make a difference.
Safeguarding
At Cats Protection, we are dedicated to safeguarding both children and vulnerable adults, ensuring the safety of everyone who interacts with us. We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. For certain roles, a Criminal Record Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service, Disclosure Scotland, or Access NI may be required before an offer is made.
This role will not require a Criminal Record check.