We are looking for a Trustee

Join Our Board of Trustees

Are you passionate about making a difference to people with disabilities who live independently? Do you have the skills and dedication to help steer our organisation towards an exciting future? If so, we want to hear from you.

We are looking for someone to join us who has experience of sitting on a Board of Trustees and ideally, someone looking to become Chair within the next 12 months.

Position: Trustee
Location: Coventry
Commitment: Bi-Monthly hybrid format meetings, which can be attended in person or remotely.

About Us

We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities or long-term health conditions to live independently. We work across England, primarily under contract to local authority and NHS partners. We were established in 1988 and have a staff team of over 200 people, based across England. We are currently working on two exciting digital projects which will have a significant impact both on how we work and how we support the people we work with.

Role and Responsibilities

As a trustee, you will:

• Provide strategic direction and oversight.
• Ensure the organisation is financially stable and compliant with legal requirements.
• Support and challenge the executive team to achieve our mission.
• Act as an ambassador for the organisation, promoting our work and values.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for individuals who have:

• A strong commitment to our mission and values.
• An understanding of governance, excellent financial acumen and experience of strong leadership
• Vision and be able to inspire others to work towards it
• A strategic focus and able to guide the board and management team to set and achieve long-term goals
• Integrity and accountability to stakeholders
• Experience and knowledge of the health and/or social care sector

How to Apply

Please email pwalkington@penderelstrust.org.uk for an application pack, quoting reference CT424.

Or,

If you are interested in joining our board of trustees, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and what you can bring to the role to pwalkington@penderelstrust.org.uk by 9th December 2024.

For more information, please visit our website www.penderelstrust.org.uk, email us at pwalkington@penderelstrust.org.uk.

We look forward to hearing from you!