Co-opted Board Member

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom Canal & River Trust Full time

Co-opted Member of the Board Fundraising Committee, a sub-committee of the main Board

(Volunteer)


Non-remunerated – reasonable expenses paid

Term: 3 years

Time commitment: c.6 x 2-3 hour p/a meetings, plus prep work between meetings


We are a charity dedicated to maintaining and enhancing canals and rivers across England and Wales. But we are not just infrastructure and heritage – were about that and so much more too – enhancing biodiversity in often-unique habitats, connecting people with nature, and caring for tranquil and wildlife-rich spaces which provide opportunities for people to walk, run, bike, boat, fish, and rest in cities, towns, and rural countryside. The Canal and River Trust helps people and nature flourish.


Founded as a charity in 2012 our 2,000 miles of interconnected waterways welcome more than 10million visitors annually.


In the most recent financial report, the income of the Trust continues to grow, reaching £225m in the year 2022/23 through strong investment performance and other commercial income.


We now have ambitious plans to build our fundraised income (from a currently low base) and are looking for two co-opted members to join our Strategic Fundraising Committee.


About the role

Reporting to the Board, the Strategic Fundraising Committee oversees our strategic fundraising development and performance.


The successful candidates will join the Strategic Fundraising Committee in a co-opted capacity.


About you

The Charity wishes to appoint two experienced fundraising professionals to join its Strategic Fundraising Committee with at least one co-opted member bringing substantial mass market fundraising experience. The successful candidates will have the following:


Required:

  • Ideally offering 10 years fundraising experience – including successfully managing or overseeing the substantial fundraising growth of a £25million plus portfolio.
  • Board level experience desirable, but not essential – experience in engaging and working effectively with Board members and senior stakeholders required.
  • Experience with a diverse range of fundraising portfolios.


The Trust is committed to supporting diversity and to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and celebrates different cultures and groups and values each individual. We pride ourselves on, and are committed to, a workplace that reflects our values, and embraces inclusion and diversity in all our interactions with colleagues, volunteers, customers, visitors, suppliers, contractors and in the communities that we serve.


Strategic Fundraising Committee composition

Dame Jenny Abramsky – Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees and Chair of the Committee

Sir Chris Kelly – Trustee

Bronagh Kennedy – Trustee

Ian Peters – Trustee

2 Co-opted Members


Closing date: 29 August 2024 at 23:59


For further full details & to request a copy of the role brief, please contact CRT.Recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk stating "Co-opt Board - Fundraising".


To apply submit your CV with a cover letter to the email address below.


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