Join Us Volunteering Opportunities Trustee Vacancy Due to the retirement of a respected and long-serving Trustee. We have a vacancy for a trustee who can demonstrate the following. A solid grasp of risk management is essential. Given the complexity of the business, meticulous attention to detail is crucial. Proficiency in collaborative work within a multidisciplinary board is also key. Additionally, being a robust and assured communicator and networker is important. If this is you please read on and apply Citizens Advice Isle of Wight (CAIW) is the Island charity that provides free, independent, confidential, and impartial advice on rights and responsibilities. We believe everyone is entitled to information that affects their lives. We want all Islanders to have the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem. We aim to: · provide the advice people need for the problems they face · improve the policies and practices that affect people's lives. As a charity we: value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. Who are we looking for? That special person who has a solid grasp of risk management and can demonstrate a track record within a dynamic environment. The Charity is complex due to the funding arena, the number of projects and the need to balance funds so, meticulous attention to detail is crucial. You will be working within a multidisciplinary board so proficiency in collaborative work within such a setting is also key. Additionally, being a robust and assured communicator and networker is important. What will be required of you? To complete an introduction for your role Maintain an awareness of how CAIW is operating Read papers in advance of board meetings (4 per year) and FOCUS operational meetings (4 per year) Work on specific projects under a portfolio agreed with you, under the guidance of the CE/Management Team to further our strategic objectives Take an active part in discussion and debate during board meetings and work with trustees, and the management team: Help set policy, strategy direction, and targets and evaluate the performance of CAIW. Help monitor the financial position of Citizens Advice IW ensuring that it operates within its means and objectives. Help ensure that all the finances and supporting financial control systems are in order With the CE and Management team ensure the charity plans for the recruitment and turnover of staff and volunteers Help the charity review its own work and how effectively it operates including action for improvement. What is in it for you? Utilise your skills and expertise to benefit the Island Community The most comprehensive training in any advice charity is available to you in more advice areas than any other charity. Be part of the Charity that makes a positive impact for people in across the Island. Meet people and build relationships with similar concerns and commitment to serving those in need. Build your governance, leadership and strategy skills. increase your employability. expense’s we will reimburse those too What do you need to have or do? You do not need specific qualifications or skills however you will need to: Learn about and follow the Citizens Advice aims, principles and policies, including confidentiality and data protection (UKGDPR). Undertake training in your role. Understand and accept the responsibilities and liabilities of trustees Be non-judgmental and respect views, values and cultures that are different to yours Have good listening, verbal, and written communication skills Be able to exercise sound independent judgment and exercise the same Have good numeracy skills to understand accounts with the support of the treasurer and CE How much time do you need to give? Trustee boards usually meet in the evenings in person or online, depending on circumstances. You will need to attend other meetings if you participate in specific projects or meet with volunteers and staff regularly within Citizens Advice IW. We can be flexible about the time spent and how often you volunteer, so come and talk to us. Valuing inclusion Our trustees come from a range of backgrounds; we welcome applications from younger people, disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBT+ and non-binary people, and people from Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. Contact details. If you are interested in becoming a trustee and would like to discuss flexibility around location, time, ‘what you will do’ and how we can support you please contact us. For an informal chat about this opportunity, please email Eddy Yates at [email protected] or call 01983 823898 ext 2860 If you would like to apply, please send your contact details to [email protected] . You will then receive an application pack.