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Role Description and Person Specification – Trustees

Job Title: Trustees x3

Location: Lowlands Equestrian Centre, Old Warwick Road, Shrewley, CV35 7AX

Salary: Trustee positions at the RDA are voluntary. Agreed expenses are reimbursed.

Term of Office: 3 year term renewable for up to 3 terms.

Candidates Should

  • Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to RDA, its strategic objectives and cause.
  • Exhibit strong relationship building abilities and enjoy an ambassadorial role.
  • Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.
  • Demonstrate an ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment.
  • Have a good understanding of charity governance matters.

Skills

Candidates will have significant skills and experience in at least one of the following key areas:

  • Disability
  • Equine expertise (including in the area of education/academia)
  • Fundraising
  • Brand and marketing

Time Commitment 

  • 4 Board meetings per year. In addition, Trustees will be asked to join one of RDA’s sub-committees.
  • All trustees are expected to attend key RDA events and visit RDA groups from time to time.
  • It is expected that the trustee role will require working on average 2 days per month.

We believe that diversity of views and experience are paramount to how we develop and grow our charity. As such we actively encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of disability, BAMER and LGBTQUIA+ communities, and from less advantaged backgrounds.