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The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
Burghfield Common, Reading
Job ID-91
Deadline for applications: 13th November 2022
Guide Dogs is one of the UK’s best known and best loved charities. Since the first guide dog partnerships were formed in 1931, they have transformed the lives of thousands of people with sight loss, helping them to get out of their homes and to live independent lives.
Guide Dogs are very keen that new Trustees actively share the enthusiastic, positive and ambitious commitment of the Board to do their absolute best for people with visual impairments and are prepared to contribute their skills and expertise constructively both in and outside of the formal meetings.
All candidates should collectively bring a mix of skills appropriate to the governance of the Charity. All candidates will need to demonstrate:
- Understanding of the role of the Trustee /Director / Independent Committee Member and how this interacts with the Executive to create maximum positive impact.
- Strong evidence of holding a senior oversight or governance role in a medium or large organization.
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trustees / Directors.
- Attention will be given to improving the diversity of the Board and they are particularly keen to attract individuals with experience of being a Guide Dog owner or living with a visual impairment or experience of living with somebody with a visual impairment.
There are three roles available:
IS Trustee: (Substantial experience of working at a senior level in a digitally focused or major technology organisation ideally with experience of modern technologies such as Cloud, AI, RPA)
Fundraising Trustee: (An individual with senior executive leadership and fundraising experience in a significant UK charity. Of particular interest is experience in direct marketing investments and developing digital strategies)
Safeguarding Independent Member of Audit & Risk Committee: (Monitoring the organisational strategic plans to ensure they reflect safeguarding legislation, regulations specific to their activities, statutory guidance, and the safeguarding expectations of the Charities Commission.)
For more information about the roles at Guide Dogs UK, please download the candidate pack by clicking on the link below:
Guide Dogs Candidate pack (PDF)
Please ensure you have downloaded and read the information before applying.
Application is by CV and a supporting statement of no more than 250 words outlining the reasons for your interest in the post and why you believe yourself to be suitable.
Please include your full contact details including daytime and evening telephone numbers, together with details of two referees. The preferred method of application is online at www.inclusiveboards.co.uk/opportunities If you are unable to apply online, please email your application to guidedogs@inclusiveboards.co.uk.