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Role type: Voluntary / Unpaid
About Stick 'n' Step
Stick 'n' Step provide free conductive education sessions to children with cerebral palsy. Our support improves mobility, independence and boosts self-confidence, enabling each child to reach their personal potential.
"We work together to help everyone achieve their full potential while having fun".
Our values apply to the complete person, in accordance with the holistic principles of conductive education, and every person - our children, young people, family members, employees and volunteers.
Our values are:
* Working together.
* Involving the whole person.
* Achieving our full potential.
* Having fun.
Stick 'n' Step currently provide vital support to over 100 children and their families from our centres in Wallasey and Runcorn. Our Runcorn centre opened in the summer of 2017 enabling us to reach out to more families across the North West of England.
Role Overview
Stick 'n' Step is seeking a Trustee with professional marketing experience to join its Board. The successful candidate will help guide the strategic direction of the charity and use their marketing expertise to strengthen awareness, engagement, and long-term sustainability.
Trustees share collective responsibility for the governance of the charity and play a key role in ensuring Stick 'n' Step continues to deliver meaningful impact for children and families.
Key Responsibilities
* Act in the best interests of Stick 'n' Step, ensuring it operates in line with its charitable objectives, values, and legal obligations
* Contribute to the overall strategic direction and governance of the charity
* Provide marketing insight and constructive challenge to support:
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o Brand awareness and public profile
* Marketing and communications strategy
* Digital presence, social media, and content
* Fundraising campaigns and supporter engagement
* Review marketing plans, performance metrics, and risks related to reputation and visibility
* Act as an ambassador for Stick 'n' Step, promoting its mission and impact
* Attend board meetings and contribute to discussions, decisions, and sub-committees where appropriate
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven experience in marketing, communications, branding, or digital marketing
* Ability to think strategically and apply marketing expertise at board level
* Strong communication skills and the ability to explain marketing concepts clearly
* Willingness to collaborate, challenge constructively, and support collective decision-making
* Commitment to Stick 'n' Step's mission and values
Desirable (but not essential)
* Experience in the charity, nonprofit, healthcare, or children's sector
* Knowledge of fundraising or donor marketing
* Previous board or trustee experience
* Familiarity with digital analytics, CRM systems, or campaign evaluation
Time Commitment
* Four board meetings per year, plus preparation
* Occasional involvement in working groups or strategic sessions
* Term of office: [e.g. 3 years, renewable]
Remuneration
This is a voluntary, unpaid role. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed in line with Stick 'n' Step policy.
Next steps
Please send an expression of interest to to arrange a chat and find out more.