Trustee

1 month ago

Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds33 Full time

Job Description

Leeds33 are looking for people with expertise across sectors, who are passionate about cultural education, collaboration, and the creative growth of young people in Leeds.

We are seeking new Trustees to be part of our organisation to help shape our future and enable the best possible cultural offer for children and young people in our city.

In general, your role as a Trustee is:

  • As part of the Board of Trustees, work as a team on the organisation's strategic aims, ensuring the financial health of the organisation and that resources are in place to meet Leeds33's objectives.
  • Work with fellow Trustees and Staff to set the organisation's values and ensure that its obligations to its partners, stakeholders and key funders are understood and delivered.
  • Provide leadership of the organisation, ensuring that risks are assessed and managed.
  • To be a critical friend to the organisation.
  • Use your knowledge and expertise to keep the organisation up to date with any changes in your field which might impact Leeds33.
  • Represent the organisation at networking opportunities and events, being an advocate for the work we do.

    We are looking for up to 5 new Trustees who can offer professional experience in any of the following areas:

    • HR
    • Finance and Accounting
    • Fundraising
    • Marketing and Comms
    • Charity Law

      This will be an opportunity for you to support our strategic planning, consolidate your leadership skills and to expand your network.

      Leeds33 is at an exciting time in its history, as we have recently successfully applied to become a Charity Incorporated Organisation (CIO). We are looking for Trustees to join us from October 2024, at the beginning of the new academic year.

      For full details, email hello@leeds33.com for an application pack.

      Job Requirements

      • An interest in the arts and in education.
      • Extensive experience from the public sector, the world of business and/or the arts; we are keen to hear from individuals with a range of skills, including but not limited to HR, Finance and Accounting, Fundraising, Marketing and Comms, Charity Law.
      • A desire to work in the best interests of Leeds33, without regard to personal financial gains.
      • Effective advocacy and communication skills.
      • A willingness to play an active role in fundraising.
      • An understanding of good governance in business, the public or non-for-profit sector and the duties and responsibilities of Trustees.

        Job Responsibilities

        • Contribute in a constructive manner to the organisation's strategic direction, policies, objectives and targets.
        • Take an active role in the development and approval of the business plan.
        • Comply with Leeds33's policies, governing document and to observe charity and company law and other regulatory requirements.
        • Act as the employer of Leeds33's employees.
        • Effectively evaluate Leeds33's operations.
        • Safeguard the organisation's financial stability, including approval of annual accounts, budgets and advice on major resource issues.
        • Share knowledge and expertise for the benefit of the organisation and keep Leeds33 up to date with any changes in your field which might impact the organisation.
        • Represent the organisation at networking opportunities and events, being an advocate for the work we do.
        • Support Leeds33 with its fundraising endeavours.

          How to Apply

          Please send a CV and a covering letter explaining why you are interested in becoming a Trustee and outline how your skills and experience meet the Trustee Profile in our application pack. If you prefer to send us an audio recording or a video application of up to 4 minutes, please do so via WeTransfer.

          Please email your application to hello@leeds33.com with the subject: Leeds33 Trustee Application.

          The deadline for applications is Monday 16th September 2024 at 9am.

          We will hold an informal interview online via Teams at a time convenient for both you and our current Trustees.

          If you have any questions about this opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the Leeds33 Team

          • Contact name: Hannaa Hamdache
          • Contact email: hello@leeds33.com

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