Overview
Join to apply for the Trustee with experience in social investment/enterprise or business for an established community based charity role at developmentplus.
Help shape and grow our social enterprise to secure sustainable funding for our charity supporting vulnerable people across Lincolnshire. Use your business or investment experience to drive long-term impact in a challenging funding climate.
What difference will you make?
You will play a key role in shaping and growing our social enterprise, helping to secure sustainable funding and ensure the long-term impact of our work with vulnerable communities.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking a new trustee to join our developmentplus board during an exciting period of strategic development. The ideal candidate will bring experience in social enterprise, business strategy, or social investment, supporting the growth of our social enterprise, LUMINA, which aims to generate sustainable income to support our work within our community.
We welcome individuals who share our commitment to community impact and locally driven solutions.
Essential Skills And Experience
* Experience in social enterprise, income generation, business development, or social investment
* Strategic thinking and the ability to contribute to long-term planning
* Financial literacy and understanding of sustainable funding models
* Ability to bring an enterprising mindset while upholding social values
* Experience in governance, leadership, or board-level decision-making (formal or informal)
Qualities we value
* Commitment to developmentplus’ mission and values
* Collaborative and constructive approach to board participation
* Willingness to offer insight and challenge to support sound decision-making
* Strong sense of integrity, accountability, and strategic focus
* Desire to help improve outcomes for those facing complex social challenges
Diversity and inclusion
We are committed to building a board that reflects the diversity of our beneficiaries and local communities. We actively welcome applications from all backgrounds, and particularly encourage those underrepresented in governance roles—whether by age, ethnicity, gender, disability, or lived experience.
In addition to your area of expertise, all trustees are expected to
* Ensure compliance with charity law, the constitution, and regulatory requirements
* Act in the best interests of the charity and its beneficiaries
* Uphold the charity’s values and reputation
* Provide strategic oversight and help evaluate progress against objectives
* Safeguard the charity’s financial health and resource use
* Support the CEO and senior leadership team
* Prepare for meetings, review board papers, and contribute meaningfully to discussions
* Represent developmentplus positively in the wider community
What will you be doing?
We’ve recently secured further core funding, but further support is essential. A key part of our strategy is the growth of Lumina, our new social enterprise, designed to generate unrestricted income to fund the work we do within our community. Lumina is still in its early stages, with a focus on wellbeing services that meet a clear local need. We\'re seeking a strategic thinker with commercial experience to help shape and scale this initiative. Someone who can bring insight into business planning, income diversification, and investment options. You’ll work alongside a committed board with experience across HR, law, the third sector, and local government. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping our charity thrive in challenging times.
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