supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Board Trustee
with Seescape.
About this opportunity: | Seascape is the leading charity provider of support services for people with visual impairment in Fife • We offer a range of services including information, advice, rehabilitation, technology training, befriending and social groups • They are looking for Trustees to join their Board • To enable Seescape to meet its aims, the role of Trustees is to: -set and maintain the vision, mission and values -develop direction, strategy and planning -ensure the organisation has the appropriate structure and resources for its work -establish policies and procedures to govern organisational activity, including guidance for the board, volunteers and staff -establish and manage systems for reporting and monitoring -manage risk and ensure compliance and accountability with our governing document, external regulators and the law -make certain that the financial affairs of the organisation are conducted properly and are accurately reported | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | We have a yearly Board away day to develop Trustees. The Board is supported by the CEO and Operations Manager | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Reasonable travel costs are reimbursed at 45p per mile if using a private car. Public transport costs will be reimbursed on submission of receipts | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | They are keen to hear from people who have the following skills and experience:
-IT / digital, including digital transformation and improvements
-Accounting / finance
-Business management, including planning, development and change
-Human resources
-Legal expertise
-Accessible technology and/or digital
-Fundraising and income generation
-Marketing and communications | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | Yes: A comprehensive induction will be provided | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Board meets 6 times per year and meetings last up to 3 hours. Meetings can be in person or via Teams. Our office is based in Glenrothes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |