Introduction
As a result of planned retirements and Board renewal, we have two opportunities to join our Board as Trustees for Shelter Scotland:
Role 1 Trustee
Role 2 Chair of the Scotland Committee and Vice-Chair to the Board of Trustees.
We’re looking for people with a range of professional and personal experiences. Strong candidates will relish the chance to join a high-performing Board, working with an extremely talented and highly motivated Executive Leadership Team.
We need ambitious, best-in-class individuals who are passionate about our cause to join us at this exciting time. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve in Scotland.
Experience in the following areas would be key:
- Knowledge and understanding of the operating environment for third sector organisations in Scotland.
- Experience of public affairs or social policy development in a Scottish context.
- Experience of delivering anti-racism policy and in practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of fundraising in the Scottish context.
What is the Voluntary Sector?
The ‘voluntary sector’ refers to organisations whose primary purpose is to create social impact rather than profit. It is independent from local and national government, and distinct from the private sector. Charities are the largest single category within the voluntary sector.
About Shelter and Shelter Scotland
We are united by our purpose to defend the right to a safe home. Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. We believe that to win that fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement for change. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, fair, equitable and transparent.
Our Trustees play a vital role in making sure that we achieve our core purpose.
Being a Trustee
Our Board of Trustees is a non-executive Board with overall legal responsibility for the direction, management and control of Shelter and is collectively accountable for compliance with charity law, company law and other legislative and regulatory requirements.
As a Trustee, you will have the chance to support and shape our work and strategic direction.
Trusteeship can help you gain experience of strategy and leadership. It will give you experience of setting a strategic vision, influencing and negotiation, and managing risk. If you already have significant experience in these areas, it can be stimulating to use it in a different and potentially challenging context.
As a Trustee, you will be part of a team and will have the opportunity to apply your unique skills and experience while learning from others. Working closely with a passionate team of people who have different perspectives is often one of the most enjoyable aspects of the role.
People with lived or learned experience of homelessness can bring powerful perspectives to our Board and play an important role in shaping our strategy.
Terms of Appointment
Terms of office are normally limited to a maximum of two terms, each of three years.
Remuneration
Trustees receive no fees, remuneration, salary or other financial benefits nor any other material benefits in their role at Shelter. However, they can claim reasonable expenses for attendance at Board and other meetings or events in line with the Trustee Expenses Policy.
Application Criteria
Charity Commission CC30 Guidance and the Charities Act 2011 disqualifies some people from acting as a trustee. Shelter will not appoint a person who is not allowed by law to be a trustee.
Interview Process
Interviews will be held in Edinburgh week commencing 12th May.
How to Apply
You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include your responses to the points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description of no more than 1500 words in total.
Please provide specific examples following the STAR format.
When applying, please specify which role you are applying to - Role 1 Trustee or Role 2 Chair of the Scotland Committee and Vice-Chair to the Board of Trustees.
Who to Contact
Should you have any questions regarding these roles or the application process, please reach out to our Resourcing and Talent Team at recruitment@shelter.org.uk or the Governance Officer juliet_verri@shelter.org.uk.
|
