Could you help steer and govern a leading, high profile and dynamic East Anglian charity to new heights?
Are you committed to improving young lives?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our organisation as a Trustee (voluntary position).
What We Are Looking For
We are seeking to recruit a trustee to provide oversight of the charity's financial management and reporting, and chair the finance committee.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our Board and ensuring it reflects the young people and families we serve. We particularly welcome applications from:
* People, including young adults, who were in the care system themselves or have lived experience of it
* Applicants from Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic backgrounds
* Applicants with a disability
This is an opportunity to join an experienced and dedicated Trustee Board, working alongside a professional and skilled Senior Management Team that leads an agile and highly qualified workforce, providing the very best care to each young person in our services.
As a Break Trustee, You Will
* Help steer a large and complex organisation through further development of its strategic direction.
* Understand the difference between governance and executive management roles.
* Think strategically and creatively.
* Set clear corporate objectives and effectively performance manage.
* Be a role model and committed to the organisation's values.
* Have a track record of motivating others to strive for excellence.
About Break
Find out if this opportunity is a good fit by reading all of the information below.
Break is a forward-thinking non-profit organisation that has delivered unique support for young people across East Anglia for over fifty years. Co-production with staff, young people, and families is central to our work.
We offer a range of residential services, a fostering agency, Staying Close, Staying Connected, and services for disabled children and their families.
As a trauma-informed organisation, all our young people and employees are supported by our highly skilled therapeutic team. Our lifelong support means that even after leaving our care, we remain there for them.
With low staff turnover and vacancy rates, over 90% of our services have good or outstanding ratings, and we deliver great outcomes for our young people. Our ambition is to grow further, creating an environment where people can develop their talents and see the difference they make.
Break employs around 450 staff and 900 volunteers, mainly in Norfolk, with administrative offices in Norwich. Break is an Investors in People gold accredited organisation.
We have an exceptional training provision, known for being interactive, innovative, and high quality, leading the social pedagogy agenda regionally.
You could be part of making amazing things happen.
Please include a covering letter explaining why you would like to be a Trustee for Break with your application.
If you're interested and wish to have an informal chat with our Chair, please contact Charley Johnston, who will arrange a discussion.
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The Company has experienced unprecedented growth recently, with a large staff and support to clients nationwide.
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