Job: TRUSTEES NEEDED
| Title | TRUSTEES NEEDED |
|---|---|
| Categories | Trustee Roles |
| Salary | N/A |
| Location | Dorset and Somerset |
| Job Information | We are currently working with the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance who are seeking to recruit new Trustees to their board. The charity needs to raise £1.4m per annum to keep their helicopter flying and they have a strong base of supporters, volunteers and staff who work hard to ensure the income in maintained. The Helicopter is based at Henstridge Airfield, between Sherborn and Shaftesbury and is leased from and operated by Bond Aviation. Their team of Paramedics are supplied and employed by South West Ambulance Services Trust. On average the helicopter is deployed 3/4 times a day. The Trustee role can be very rewarding and enjoyable offering an opportunity to serve the community whilst learning new skills. The Trustees role is to focus on the strategic direction of the charity and to ensure effectiveness and accountability. Day-to-day operational decisions are delegated to the Chief Executive and Senior Management Team. The charity has a number of Trustees planning to retire over the next twelve months and the board has carried out a skills audit in order to determine the skills and knowledge they now need enhance the strength of their board. They are currently well represented in the areas of law, finance, aviation and health. We are interested in hearing from potential Trustees who can offer experience in one the following areas:-
The Board meets every quarter on a Friday at 11 am, there are two sub-committees – Finance, who also meet every quarter, and Remuneration who meet once a year.
If you are interested in becoming a Trustee, please contact Jackie Dawkins (jackie@shinecharityrecruitment.co.uk) for further information |
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