About the Role
Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity which makes a positive difference to the everyday lives of others?
Then why not consider becoming a director with the Charity of Elizabeth Janes Jones and the David Henry Waring Home? We are an Almshouse and provide 103 units of high‑quality accommodation for people of limited financial means in Bedfont, Southwest London and have plans to create a further 31 new units.
Being a director for the Charity of Elizabeth Janes Jones and the David Henry Waring Home is an exciting and challenging role, bringing with it opportunities for applying strategic thinking, planning, creativity and stewardship which can help guide the Charity to achieve its goals in the management of its properties and the site redevelopment – a significant milestone in the Charity’s history.
Our directors are responsible in law for managing the incorporated entity, and as a charitable organisation our directors are also trustees at law and have formal responsibilities under the Companies Act 2006. Directors give their time voluntarily and the positions are unremunerated, but reasonable out‑of‑pocket expenses may be allowable.
As a director, you’ll work as part of a board alongside our other directors and will also have opportunities to work with the CEO, staff, and volunteers, adding to the range of knowledge, skills and experience within the Charity’s team. In addition to bringing fresh ideas future property management and development projects, the director role also has responsibilities for the governance of the Charity, regulatory compliance matters and the effective stewardship of our finances and resources.
We are looking to recruit new directors to the board. If you would like to become a director and have an interest in property and housing, we’d be delighted to hear from you!
Commitments
* Dedicating the necessary time to prepare for and attending scheduled meetings and other obligations.
* Understanding and accepting the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of directorship of the Charity.
* Respecting and upholding the Charity’s values, staff policies and processes and applying the generally accepted principles of directorship, selflessness, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and personal leadership.
* Think creatively and identify new directions while preserving the overall purpose of the Charity.
Qualifications
* Practical skills and knowledge of social housing and the housing sector and an understanding of the difficulties faced by individuals with disadvantaged backgrounds.
* Practical skills and knowledge of accounting and budget management, using financial data to run a team, function or organisation and to make financial decisions which optimise budgets and contribute to the smooth running of the operation.
* Charity law and governance, with a practical understanding of a director’s legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities.
* Familiarity with personal responsibilities and liabilities like that of a director and acting in the best interests of the team and organisation.
* Time management and decision‑making skills.
* Management and mitigation of risk, including areas such as finance, media and PR.
* Interacting with others and people skills, and a track record of being able to get along with boards, employees, service users and the public.
* Working with and interpreting data and management information to develop plans and help make and support the making of informed decisions.
* An understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Time Commitment
The full Board meets every 2 months and meetings last for about 2.5 hours. In addition, Board members are expected to be members of at least one sub‑committee. These meet when needed but typically monthly.
Equal Opportunity
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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