Vacancy is now closed.
We’re looking for Trustees to join Pregnant Then Screwed!
The current Board is a group of dedicated individuals with a wide range of skills and experiences from the creative, cultural, marketing, charity and business sectors, who volunteer their time to guide the organisation strategically.
Overview
Trustees play an essential and deeply valued role in leading Pregnant Then Screwed. We are looking for passionate, energetic individuals who share our values and are completely committed to our work. You’ll join our diverse, skilled and committed Board of Trustees, as they support the Chief Executive and staff to fight for the women we exist to serve.
Key Responsibilities
Statutory Duties of Trustees
- To ensure that Pregnant Then Screwed complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
- To ensure that Pregnant Then Screwed pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
- To ensure that Pregnant Then Screwed uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects
- To contribute actively to the board of trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the organisation, review policies, goals, and targets and evaluating performance against agreed objectives.
- To safeguard the good name and values of the Pregnant Then Screwed.
- To ensure the effective and efficient administration of Pregnant Then Screwed.
- To ensure Pregnant Then Screwed’s financial stability.
- To protect and manage any property of Pregnant Then Screwed and to ensure the proper investment of the charity’s funds.
- To appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor their performance.
Specific Duties
In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have, to help the board of Trustees reach sound decisions.
You will be asked to:
- Attend a minimum of three out of four board meetings each year. We estimate the total time commitment to be equivalent to around 2 days per quarter.
- Scrutinise board papers and submit comments if unable to attend the meeting.
- Make available time for quarterly sub-committee meetings, occasional disciplinary hearings and recruitment panels.
- Engage in fundraising and engagement activities for Pregnant Then Screwed in whatever ways possible
- Provide guidance on new initiatives and other issues in your area of expertise.
Person Specification
- Strategic vision, integrity, and good, independent judgement
- Ability to think creatively
- Understanding the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
- Experience of committee work
- Tact and diplomacy
- Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort (approx 3 days a month)
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences
- Knowledge of charity law and governance
- Good financial management
- Monitoring and evaluating performance in the charity sector
