Trustee (Voluntary)

**Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees is searching for new Trustees to join our Board.**

Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees is a registered charity that helps older people ‘_love later life’. _Our aim is to improve the quality of life of older people by providing a variety of practical support services across Calderdale and Kirklees.

We are seeking new members for our Board of Trustees. With a proven track record, you will be a strategic thinker, with the time and skills to commit to this important role. The role is very much strategic, rather than operational.
- Bid writing
- Finance and Accountancy
- Safeguarding
- Use of technology to improve services
- Strategy and Innovation
- HR - Employment Law

**Trustee positions are unremunerated - reasonable travel and subsistence expenses can be reimbursed.**
- Do you have a passion and commitment to improving the quality of life of older people in your local community?
- Do you believe that listening to what older people want and need is a good way to improve services?
- Are you able to work as part of a team?
- Do you want to share and develop skills?

Then, we’d like to hear from you

Applications are invited from people who live in, work in, or have another connection to Calderdale or Kirklees. We would also like to hear from applicants who reflect the diversity of the people who live in our communities.

Successful applicants will receive a structured induction, to learn more about Age UK and the Trustee role.

**Application and Selection Process**

**Recruitment process**:
Applications will be shortlisted and an interview with the Chair, Vice Chair and Chief Executive will be offered at a mutually convenient time.

References will be taken up before formally offering a place on the Age UK Calderdale & Kirklees Trustee Board.

Thank you for your interest. We hope to hear from you soon.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent, Volunteer

**Salary**: £0.01 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Free or subsidised travel
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in HALIFAX