Non-Executive Director - Action Breaks Silence Limited

Non-Executive Director - Action Breaks Silence Limited

We are now looking for a new trustee to join our Board of Trustees and would particularly welcome applications from individuals who is a qualified Chartered Accountant with a strong financial background. Please note that this is a voluntary position.

Who we are

Our mission is to ‘Create a world where women and girls can live their lives free from the fear of male violence; and the threat of such violence.’ Action Breaks Silence is an educational charity. To ensure long-term success we adopted a multi-pronged approach, rolled out through the Action Breaks Silence Community Intervention to end violence against women and girls delivered in school settings.

The role

Purpose

· to work with the Board of Trustees and executive team to set the strategic direction of Action Breaks Silence;

• to monitor management’s performance in meeting agreed-on goals and objectives;
• to ensure appropriate standards of corporate governance;
• to ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies, procedures and controls in place;

· to provide advice for the Chief Executive and senior management related to the financial well-being of the organisation;

· to ensure that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objectives for the benefit of the public

• to ensure the integrity of financial information and that controls and risk management strategies are robust and defendable;
• encourage the best use of financial resources;
• to review and approve the group financial statements;

· appointing and removing executive directors, and succession planning;

· contribute to the broader promotion of Action Breaks Silence’s objectives, aims and reputation by applying skills, expertise, knowledge and utilising appropriate contacts

· attend and actively participate in Board meetings

be a positive representative for Action Breaks Silence and work to safeguard, uphold and promote the charities’ brand and values.