Role

Trustee

Accountable to

Board of Trustees and Charity Commission

Liaising with

Board of Trustees and Senior Management

Pay Scale

This is an unpaid role

Hours

Approximately 2 days per month

Term of Office

2 years

Ensure that SCIP is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit

·   Ensure you understand SCIP’s purposes for which it was set up and no other purpose.

·  Plan what SCIP will do and what SCIP will achieve.

·  Be able to explain how all of SCIPs activities are intended to further or support its purposes.

Comply with SCIPs governing document and the law

· Comply with charity law requirements and other laws applicable to SCIP

·  Take reasonable steps to find out about legal requirements, for example reading guidance or taking appropriate advice where needed.

Act in SCIPs best interests

· With your co-trustees, make balanced and adequately informed decisions, thinking about the long term as well as the short term

· Avoid putting yourself in a position where your duty to your charity conflicts with your personal interests or loyalty to any other person or body

· Not receive any benefit from the charity unless it is properly authorized and is clearly in the charity’s interests; this also includes anyone who is financially connected to you, such as a partner, dependent child or business partner

Manage SCIPs resources responsibly

· You must act responsibly, reasonably and honestly. This is sometimes called the duty of prudence.

· Make sure the SCIP’s assets are only used to support or carry out its purposes

· avoid exposing the charity’s assets, beneficiaries or reputation to undue risk

· not over-commit the charity

· take special care when investing or borrowing

· comply with any restrictions on spending

Act with reasonable care and skill

· Complete all mandatory training necessary to your role.

· Commit to expanding your knowledge and understanding though reading relevant guidance and attending any further training.

·  Ensure you have enough time, energy and are fit enough to carry out your role.

· Share knowledge and experiences with the board which are of benefit to SCIP.

· Actively participate and attend all board meetings.

Ensure SCIP is accountable

· Be able to demonstrate that your charity is complying with the law, well run and effective.

Essential Criteria

· At least 18 years of age

·  Not disqualified from acting as a trustee, unless authorized to do so by a waiver from the commission.

·   Not bankrupt or having an involuntary arrangement.

·   Not have an unspent criminal conviction.

·   Not on the sex-offenders register.

·  Must have the  right to work in UK

·  Must agree to background checks which include enhance disclosure and barring checks.

·  Willingness to expand current knowledge as required to carry out the role of trustee.

· Willingness to adhere to all policy’s and procedures as set out.

·  Commitment to promote and support a culture of inclusivity within SCIP.

Experience and knowledge

·  Knowledge of Charity Commission requirements.

·  Knowledge of charity law and legislation.

·  Experience of being a trustee, this is not essential but desirable as we increase our board.

·  Knowledge of safeguarding policy and procedures.

Skills and Abilities

·         Ability to manage time and commitments effectively.

·         Negotiation and problem solving skills.

·         Good, independent judgement.

·         Able to relate well to all levels of the team.

·         Self- Motivated.

·         Good oral and written communication skills

·         IT skills relevant to post i.e. Microsoft.

·         Recognize own strengths and use these to advise and support the board and staff.

Equalities

·         Commitment to understanding of equal opportunities.

·         Supportive of SCIP encouraging and supporting diversity and inclusion within the board and the charities beneficiaries.

Other Requirements

·         Able to work to deadlines.

·         Commitment to SCIP.

·         A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

·         Understanding and acceptance of legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.

·         Ability to undertake additional training required (i.e. safeguarding training).