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Trustee

Organisation

Carers in Bedfordshire

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Website

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What you will be doing

We are looking for special people to join our trustee team with current or recent experience in

- Digital
- Fundraising
- Marketing and communications

As a trustee, you'’ll bring broad experience to the role, identifying strategic risks and proposing effective and practical solutions. An ability to grasp the essence of complex situations, to challenge the management team or fellow board members and to contribute constructively to their resolution are also required.

**Contact us for an informal discussion.

We are passionate about improving outcomes for carers of all ages and delivering a range of services to support carers. It’s an exciting time for CIB, with an ambitious strategy to build on our achievements to date.

We were proud winners of the 2023 UK Charity Governance ‘Transforming with Digital’ award in recognition of the success of our digital transformation plan. It was a good year as we also took home the award for Breakthrough of the Year at the Third Sector Awards, in recognition of our hard work on Service Delivery Transformation.

Our Board of trustees has an important part to play in helping the charity to achieve its mission of supporting more unpaid carers to be recognised, respected and supported in their role.

If you join the Board, you can make a real impact and be part of our success story.

Our aim is to bring together a Board who are diverse in ideas, in background, in experience, in outlook and in the views they express. If you think you can make a difference and are willing to commit the time, please consider applying.

Activities

IT, Technology & Websites,Fundraising,Marketing, PR & Media,Trusteeships & Committees

Skills & Attributes

Evaluating & Reviewing, Organising & Planning

Skills Description

Please visit https://carersinbeds.org.uk/get-involved-become-a-trustee/ to view the role description and person specification for this role

What is in it for you

Give your skills and experience to a cause that affects 1 in 5 people Make strategic decisions about the future direction of the charity Keep our focus on carer-first services Gain valuable experience which may help you in future leadership or other roles Learn new skills - whether you are an experienced trustee or just starting out, there's always something new to learn Volunteer for a forward-thinking, excellent local charity Our Board of trustees has an important part to play in helping the charity to achieve its mission of supporting more unpaid carers to be recognised, respected and supported in their role. If you join the Board, you can make a real impact and be part of our success story.

Time Commitment

Four 3-hour meetings per year Two strategy meetings per year

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

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Contact Person

Carol Solaiman

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How to find out more

email volunteering@carersinbeds.org.uk; visit https://carersinbeds.org.uk/get-involved-become-a-trustee/

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

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