Charity Trustee

The Association of Senior Children’s and Education Librarians (ASCEL) has been a membership organisation for library staff for over 20 years, but it has only recently become a charity. We have appointed a dynamic new Chief Executive who will work with the Board of Trustees to lead and grow ASCEL and have set up a new head office in Wolverhampton Library.

We are looking to expand our board to 15 people, including young people and independent trustees with the skills and experience to help our organisation grow sustainably and achieve its strategic objectives.

We need at least one trustee with strong finance skills and experience to be both a trustee and a member of the Finance Committee. This could be someone with a good understanding of finance from any sector, but understanding of charity finance, SORP submissions and/or experience of finance management in a charity of arts organisation would be ideal.

As we are a new organisation, we have a lot of work to do. Becoming a trustee at this time will give you the opportunity to help shape ASCEL’s culture, strategy and ways of working. We need help to plan strategically and create a  strong, diverse, financially sustainable and caring organisation with a high national profile.

Our trustees must have a passion for expanding the life chances and opportunities of children, young people and families, for the future of libraries, and for equality, diversity and inclusion. We are looking for a range of skills and experience among our trustees.

To find out more please email Katie Pekacar at katie.pekacar@independentmind.co.uk for the full role description.