Trustees
Trustee Opportunities, and Chair of Quality Committee
Are you passionate about helping older people to be indepent and fulfilled in later life?
Are you willing to give your time, expertise and skills as a Trustee to support our charity in its hugely important mission?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the board of an impactful and influential local charity, which supports older residents in Sutton by providing valuable advice and support services regarding health, finances and wellbeing.
A Trustee role can be hugely rewarding, as well as helping you to develop and utilise strategic leadership skills, and work with a diverse and dynamic team. You will be supported in your role with a Trustee buddy/mentor and appropriate training.
We are looking for Trustees who can bring their own unique experience and expertise to support the effective governance of our charity. In particular, commercial or social enterprise experience, an accountancy qualification, strong links and networks in the Sutton area, or knowledge of local government or of the health and care sector. An understanding of the charity sector, governance and fundraising would also be beneficial.
We are also seeking an individual who could take on the chair of our Quality Committee, ensuring that our services for older people meet the highest standards, and that our organisational governance is robust. This includes reviewing quality metrics (e.g. safeguarding and complaints), overseeing service development, ensuring older people’s voice in all that we do, and supporting our quality accreditation process.
Who are Age UK Sutton?
Age UK Sutton is a small independent charity dedicated to helping older people in our community to live well in later life. We are a network partner of Age UK, the influential national charity, and benefit from membership of a network of similar independent charities across the UK. We deliver a mixture of social and community activities while influencing strategy in Sutton. We provide vital information, expert advice and practical support. Our work enables older people to make informed decisions on finances, health, care, and wellbeing, and enables greater social connection and independence.
Location: Sutton, South West London (and online meetings)
Time Commitment:
- Quarterly Board meetings, three-hour Board meetings held virtually on Teams (twice a year), and alternately face-to-face meetings
- Quarterly Committee meetings (2 hours, online): Finance & Enterprise and / or Quality (trustees are members of one of these committees, although may be required occasionally to attend the both committee meetings)
- Trustees with the capacity to do so also have the opportunity to support occasional projects or short-term working groups, supporting the CEO and wider leadership team.
Duration: A 3-year term (may be extended for two further 3-year terms)
How to apply
Use the link below to download the full information pack. Application for the role of Trustee is by submitting a CV and a cover letter to Carla Federighi (carla.federighi@ageuksutton.org.uk).
The covering letter should set out the following (in no more than 2 pages):
- Why are you interested in a trustee role at Age UK Sutton?
- How you would contribute to Age UK Sutton as a trustee?
Please highlight all relevant experience, and demonstrate how your skills match the specific requirements of the role as set out in the Person Specification.
Please note that we will focus on your demonstrable experience and potential in the above areas and do not expect candidates to have experience in all responsibilities outlined in the Job Description.
If you would like the opportunity to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Carla Federighi to arrange a discussion with Zoe Lelliott, Chair.
The closing date for applications is Monday 26th October.
Initial, on-line interviews will be held 4 or 5 November, with final in-person interviews to be held on Friday 6th November.
Age UK Sutton is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity to ensure that we reflect the full breadth of the community that we aim to support. We warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.