Volunteer SW London Learning Disabilities charity seeks trustees with finance and/or marketing backgrounds | Balance (Support) CIO
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Balance Support CIO is a specialist provider of learning disabilities services across SW London. We are seeking new trustees to support the charity's widening strategic partnerships and business growth.
What difference will you make?
The difference you will make As a new member of our board you will be joining at an exciting time for the charity. We are increasingly recognised as a quality provider of services to people with a range of specialist and complex needs. The roles we are looking to fill on the board will provide expertise and insight key to our growing portfolio. You will support our growing level of privately sources income, the charity's social enterprise arm and the charity's push to grow its brand for generally. Your commitment to transforming the lives of people with learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health support needs will also inform your application. As a trustee you will instrinsically align with our 6 values Idependence Empowerment Staff Recognition Professionalism Sustainability Partnership And be able to mobilise you knowledge in maximising the boards ability to lead our development in relation to them.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for trustees with the following experience and skills Financial Strong commercial background in a senior finance role. Knowledge of (or willingness to get to grips with) charity SORP and any impending changes. Strong ability to communicate financial information to members of the Board and other stakeholders. Knowledge and experience of fundraising governance and good finance practice. Marketing and Communications Knowledge and experience in a marketing and/or communications role Can provide industry knowledge and adivce on marketing and communications to grow brand and public awareness. Understand the role of strategic planning in relation commuications and market development. Human Resources Experience and knowledge of HR management at a senior level Able to provide insight and strategic direction on our governance obligations in relation managing our workforce and supporting their development. General Skilled in analysis, evaluation, and sound judgement Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties and responsibilities of being a trustee, or a willingness to undertake training at their appointment. A collaborative and team-oriented approach to problem solving and to management. The Board meets at least 6 times a year and each trustee is expected to attend all board meetings (even if remotely) to contribute to discussions and decisions and occasional attendance at other community events, service visits and away days.
What will you be doing?
Reshaping our Board Balance has trustees with substantial experience across a range of disciplines from housing law to management consultancy and information technology. This experience and knowledge have been critical in supporting the charity's executive leadership restructure operations and qaulity assurance standandards. As a result they have steered the charitys growth and development increasing turnover from £2.3 Million in 2022 to £4.2 Million in 2024. With additional new work likely in 2025, the board see's strengthening it's knowledge and specialisms as critical in leading this new phase of our development. Who we are looking for We are looking for new trustees who have a commitment to driving high quality and empowering social care services. You will recognise the importance of your role in being both a critical friend to the executive leadership as well as an expert in your given field. Following some recent resignations the board is looking for trustees who can bring backgrounds finance - insight, support and guidance to help develop a sustainable and financially resilient charity marketing - knowledge of and ability to support the charity's approach to marketing its services to new customers, commissioners and other business partners human resources - a background in HR that provides guidance and support to board in ensuring our personnel governance aligns with our legal obligations Previous experience as a trustee is not necessary as we will offer training and support where there may be gaps in knowledge. However we are particularly keen to hear from candidates who may be from a black and minority ethnic background, women and people living with a disability. Where you live We are a charity based in Kingston with operations across a number of boroughs in SW and Central London. Whilst insight and knowledge of SW london may be an advantage, our flexible approach to attending board meetings in person or online offers wider opportunities for participation from beyond the charity's base.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Job function
* Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Health, Wellness & Fitness
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