Board Trustee

Trustees / Non-Executive Directors (Pro-Bono with expenses)

Not for Profit, Yorkshire / Humber Region

Overview

We have been retained to lead the search for multiple Trustees (Non-Executive Directors) on behalf of a successful Not for Profit organisation operating across the Yorkshire and Humber region. An innovative and vibrant charity, which for the last 40 years, has helped thousands of people with a drug or alcohol problem on the road to recovery. Partnering with the NHS, their mission is to work alongside people affected by substance misuse to make positive change.

The Opportunity 

A national Drug (and Alcohol) Strategy was developed based on the report produced by Dame Carol Black (last updated 29 April 2022). If this cause resonates with you and you can spare some time to make a difference you could play an important role and help to strengthen the existing Board.

The Roles

We are seeking to appoint three Trustees in total, including the key role of Charity Secretary:

• Charity Secretary – would likely suit someone with previous Company Secretary experience but we are not specifically looking for a Member of the ICSA; able to steer the Board on matters of the articles of association, statutory duties, responsibilities and compliance

• Other Trustees (x2) – we would welcome interest from professionals with the following backgrounds:

1) Senior Executive from the Charity sector

2) Criminal Justice System (CJS) – Probation Service experience, with offender management and rehabilitation, is particularly interesting

To be considered for any of these roles you will:

• Live within the Yorkshire and Humber region served by the charity (ideally within an hour of Hull where Board meetings take place)

• Be a strategic and creative thinker with a curiosity for new areas or subjects

• Have a team-oriented approach to problem-solving; be collegiate, a good listener, and comfortable participating in discussion but always open to the views of others

• Be emotionally intelligent and an excellent communicator

• Not need previous Non-Executive Director or Trustee experience but aspire to such a role and be keen to utilise your knowledge and experience in a non-executive capacity; we will of course welcome experienced Trustees / NEDs too

• Subscribe comfortably to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership

Time Commitment:

• Quarterly Board meetings

• Communication with other Board members and executives outside formal meetings

• Estimated time commitment between 5 and 10 days per annum

Compensation

These are pro-bono appointments although expenses incurred when carrying out the duties of a Trustee will be reimbursed. 

Application

Please apply as soon as possible, ideally providing a brief overview to outline your interest and any specific relevant experience. 

​Note:

Norrie Johnston recruitment advises this organisation on the basis of an exclusive consulting assignment.

Any Third Party applications and correspondence will be forwarded to NJR for review and no commercial consideration will be available for such unsolicited introductions.