Strategy, Change and Commercial Trustee

2 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Smart works Full time

About the opportunity

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join the Smart Works Newcastle Board of Trustees.

If appointed the trustee will help determine the strategic direction of Smart Works in Newcastle ensuring the plans also align with the Group Charity strategy. The Trustee will review, challenge and lead Smart Works Newcastle strategy plans to ensure decisions are commercially balanced.

You will appreciate the dynamics of Smart Works Newcastle clients and market and ensure the strategy and plan is pragmatic and also has the right amount of stretch so that the Centre can maximise targets and client experience.

The role will support the Centre Manager to develop and track the business plan and objectives and also adapt to ensure they meet the required targets. The trustee will have oversight of the fundraising plans and ensure they develop and grow the approach to maximise opportunities and build on events that work and meet commercial targets.

The trustee will ensure the strategy and plan adapt to change, where needed, and challenge the centre to develop ways of working that bring efficiency and effective approaches.

The time commitment is approx. a half a day every two weeks, but there will be occasions when more time is required during busy periods. The Strategy, Change and Commercial Trustee will be required to sit on relevant task force groups as and when their experience is relevant and

attend (and prepare for) Board meetings every quarterly.

Please note, no previous trustee experience is required as a thorough induction and training programme will be provided. The trustee will also receive a board buddy for ongoing support.

Personal specification

The Strategy, Change and Commercial Trustee will likely have a background in strategy, change and cost optimisation and may have worked for organisations, as a consultant or independent contractor who is good at enabling change to drive improvement in efficiency and effectiveness. The Trustee will be great at planning and turning strategy into meaningful objectives the local team can work towards. They will forecast when the plan needs to change so that client and commercial targets are met.

It is essential that all applicants believe in the mission of Smart Works and align with our core values, share a commitment to fairness and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion, acting at all times with honesty and integrity.

If you are up for the challenge and are seeking to give something back to the community in the North-East, then Smart Works Newcastle would love to hear from you.

General Duties of a Trustee
- Work with the Chair of the Board of Trustees to ensure the centre is well-run and governed effectively.
- Provide support to determine the strategic direction of the Centre.
- Advocate for the Centre, raising its profile and the awareness of the Smart Works service in the geographic area.
- Build strong working relationships with the Chair, fellow trustees, staff, volunteers and supporters.
- Work in a small team and tailor strong interpersonal and communication skills to all levels of seniority.

How to apply

The successful applicant will need to attend the May Board Meeting on 14th May at 6-8pm.


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