Overview
nasen - the National Association for Special Educational Needs – a membership charity that supports and champions those working with, and for, children and young people with SEND and learning differences. We are looking for Trustees with Digital, Marketing or Legal experience.
What difference will you make?
As a trustee with digital, marketing or legal skills, you can help our board steer the charity with confidence in a fast‑changing landscape and ensure nasen continues to champion inclusive education for all and the opportunity for all children and young people to thrive.
What are we looking for?
* Skills, knowledge, experience in Digital, AI, Cyber security, Marketing or Commercial/Charity Law
* A commitment to inclusion, equality and diversity
* An interest in SEND and inclusion
* The necessary time and availability to undertake the role effectively
* Experience of effective governance arrangements (or a willingness to develop it)
* Ability to step outside party politics and support the charity in political neutrality
* Recognition of the importance of collective decision-making, balancing challenge with assurance and support
* Excellent interpersonal skills – calm under pressure, able to challenge constructively, develop creative solutions, manage a wide variety of situations in a meeting and ensure that outcomes are in the best interest of nasen
* Strategic thinking with an eye on the bigger picture while understanding practical constraints
* Creative thinking with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
* Commitment to working as part of a team
* Strong commitment to the values of accountability, openness, probity and equality of opportunity
* An affinity with the values of nasen and the ability to demonstrate them
Remote
This role is remote.
What will you be doing?
As a trustee you'll play a vital role in contributing to the future direction of the charity and making a difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND. You will contribute to both board meetings and one of our two subcommittees.
Board Diversity
We want to increase the diversity of our Board to better reflect 21st century society, building a board with diverse experience and mindset. We currently have Trustees with depth of knowledge in Education, SEND and Inclusion, along with others who bring knowledge of Finance, Risk and Audit.
Desired Expertise
We are seeking Trustees who have currency in matters related to digital – whether that is strategic or analytics, cybersecurity or the ethical use of AI. We would like to hear from you.
We would welcome Trustees bringing knowledge of marketing, especially in the public or non‑profit sector, and a Trustee with UK legal experience.
Can you also bring experience of diversity? You may be from a global majority or have demonstrable experience of allyship. We would welcome a diverse range of voices to our friendly and supportive board.
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