Citizens Advice Eastbourne is looking to recruit a Trustee
Citizens Advice Eastbourne is looking to recruit a Trustee who will bring a different kind of experience to our Board. We are working to develop a more diverse and inclusive Board of Trustees. We would encourage people from a broad range of different backgrounds to apply. We are particularly interested in recruiting someone who would not normally apply for this kind of role - perhaps because they think they don’t have the right kind of experience or are not the right kind of person to be a Trustee. You might, for example, be a young adult, long-term unemployed, disabled, or from a minority background.
It is important that we do our best to represent Eastbourne’s communities as well as we can. We have decided to create this new role to bring someone with different life experiences onto the Board, but we are aware that some people with the kind of background we would value might not feel they have the experience or skills to be a trustee.
For this role, you do not need to have any previous experience of being a committee or Board member, or of managing a team or organisation. You do not need to have had any previous involvement with Citizens Advice.
You will need:
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an interest in volunteering
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some understanding of what Citizens Advice does
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plenty of enthusiasm for learning and helping us with the work we do
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an ability to get on with others and work collaboratively
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a commitment to equal opportunity and inclusion
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good reading, writing and communication skills.
We are looking for someone who shares our values and is keen to take on a voluntary role helping us to develop Citizens Advice in Eastbourne. You will need to devote the necessary time, a willingness to contribute, an ability to think creatively and a desire to learn.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for directing our strategy and policy and ensuring we manage Citizens Advice effectively and within the law.
You will be asked to attend five board meetings per year, an annual away day and either to join a sub-committee or otherwise become actively involved in at least one area of the charity. In addition, you will need to spend time preparing for these meetings and undertaking any follow up work. As a guide, we anticipate you will be expected to contribute 1-2 days per month, although this will fluctuate through the year.
In return, we are offering
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training and support to enable you to develop your skills and become confident in your role over time
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a unique opportunity to support and develop an organisation which plays an important and well-respected role in the civil society of this town, and is a true lifeline for many local people
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travel expenses.
There will be an initial probationary period, and you will be appointed a full Trustee when both you and the current Board feel confident that you are able to take on the formal role.
To apply
If you are interested in becoming a trainee Trustee with Citizens Advice Eastbourne, please email our Chief Officer, Alan Bruzon, at manager@eastbournecab.cabnet.org.uk with
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your CV,
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some information about your background (e.g. if you have been involved in any community groups or activities or have any personal experience of using advice services),
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any work you have done (paid or unpaid) and
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a short paragraph saying what interests you about this role.
Deadline for applications: 5pm on 30th September 2024
Please include your contact details including email address and phone number and we will contact you to let you know whether or not you have been invited to interview.