Trustee

SJMT is a family of charities & community of people supporting those most in need in the West Midlands. This is an extremely exciting time to join the Trust. Our family of charities have been providing services to local people in need for over 370 years and whilst our history is important to us, we have a strong vision of the future we want to help create. Over the past 5 years, we have been through an exciting period of transformation and growth which has led to an increase in services, the size and reputation of the organisation. In 2023, we will launch our new 5-year Strategy which will see us further improve and expand the work we do.

We're looking for Trustees with experience in finance, housing development, working with older people or IT to join our historic, yet forward thinking charitable Trust at an exciting time and development and growth!  

 

 

 

What will you be doing?

 

Trustees fill an essential role in ensuring our Trust improves the lives of vulnerable people in the West Midlands. We have space for up to three new Trustees and we are particularly looking for people who have knowledge, skills, and experience in Finance/Accountancy, housing development, working with older people or IT.

 

At SJMT, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. Therefore, we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented at Board. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, and women.

 

What are we looking for?

 

We are seeking Trustees with skills, experience and knowledge in the following areas:

 

a. Finance/accountancy

 

b. Housing design/development

 

c. Working with older people

 

d. Information Technology

 

At SJMT, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. Therefore, we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented at Board. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, and women.

 

It is essential that our Board of Trustees collectively reflects a broad range of skills and experience whilst also reflecting the diversity of the communities we serve.

 

 

 

What difference will you make?

 

Trustees fill an essential role in ensuring our Trust improves the lives of vulnerable people in the West Midlands.  As part of our board you will support and shape our work and strategic direction, as well as help us achieve our purpose to offer people in need access to opportunities, hope and a place where they belong through the provision of quality housing, care, support and education.

 

 

 

Time commitment

 

4-6 hours per quarter for a general Trustee. Chair of Finance & Performance will need to commit approx. 8 hours per quarter

 

 

 

Before you apply

 

To get the process started, please send us your CV, via the Reach platform, with a covering letter explaining why you think you would make a good Trustee for Sir Josiah Mason Trust. Be clear about how you think your skills and/or experience will contribute to the effective governance of the charity. 

 

Deadline: 02 Sep 2022