At Wirral Society of the Blind and Partially Sighted, we are looking for a Director/Trustee who can bring independent judgement, strategic insight, and a passion for supporting people with sight loss.
Recruiting a new director/trustee will strengthen our organisation’s ability to support people living with sight loss by bringing in fresh expertise that enhances our governance.
A new trustee can expand our networks, improve decision‑making, and help us respond more effectively to the changing needs of our community and within the voluntary sector. Their leadership will play a vital role in ensuring we remain resilient, innovative, and focused on delivering high‑quality services that empower people with sight loss to live independently and confidently.
Personal Skills and Qualities
* Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
* Willing to and be able to meet the requirements of Director Verification for Companies House.
* Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member.
* Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
* Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
Responsibilities
Our directors play a vital role in making sure that WSBPS achieves its core purpose. They oversee the management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that the charity has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the staff team, who sit under the board of Directors, to enable growth and development, and through this, achieve our mission.
As a local charity, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may include out of hours fund‑raising and promotional events, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise. You will need to be able to attend monthly Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions, in person at our Wirral‑based resource centre.
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
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