We are seeking new Trustees to join our purposeful and dedicated Board of Trustees in our work to contribute to our organisation and the lives of the children and families. This is an exciting opportunity to join and support innovative, ‘Outstanding’ children’s charity and one of the largest voluntary adoption agencies in the UK.
About us
Adoption Matters is registered children’s charity and one of the largest voluntary adoption agencies in the UK. We recruit, train, support individuals and families as adopters, offer them ongoing support, and training for as long as they need it. We also provide support to birth families and adopted adults. We are the ONLY adoption service in the North West rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for the last five consecutive inspections. We have recently launched a not-for-profit, therapeutic fostering agency, Foster Care Matters.
What we are looking for:
The person we are seeking should share our passion for meeting the long-term needs of vulnerable children and young people and for supporting their new families through adoption and fostering.
All board members should bring the following essential skills and values to the role:
Skills
1. Excellent communications skills and an ability to persuade and influence to promote the interests of Adoption Matters.
2. Good listening skills and an openness to other views and feedback on own contribution.
3. Able to think differently, come up with new ideas and challenge existing thinking.
Values and ways of working
1. Commitment to Adoption Matters mission and values.
2. Commitment to bringing high standards of ethics and transparency to Adoption Matters governance.
In addition, we are looking for individuals who can bring at least one of the following specialisms to the board:
1. Adoption/Fostering
2. Finance
3. Public Relations and Marketing
4. Social Work
5. Fundraising
Other desirable experience includes:
1. Financial Management
2. Charity governance, regulation and law
3. Strategic Management
4. Business Development
5. Equality and Diversity
6. Local Authorities
7. IT
8. Grant proposals
Time Commitment
1. Quarterly Board meeting - Trustees are expected to attend all meetings in person or virtually.
2. Board preparation and follow ups.
3. Sub-committee meetings (all trustees are expected to join at least one sub-committee). These sub-committees meet at least once per quarter.
4. There are occasional board strategy sessions. Recently these have comprised a single offsite day meeting per year.
5. Other relevant activities as required.
Term Commitment
The term of appointment will be three years initially with a review of performance for renewal for a further three years and again after this period for a maximum of nine years. In exceptional circumstances, the term may go beyond this period.
Remuneration and Expenses
This position is unremunerated; however, reasonable expenses will be covered.
If you are passionate about what we do and believe you can add value to the current Board of Trustee’s in this Agency we would be very interested to hear from you.
What we offer in return
Full training is provided, and the opportunity to make a difference, feel valued and achieve the role satisfaction you’ve always wanted.
How to apply
To apply please visit the Adoption Matters website: https://www.adoptionmatters.org/vacancy/trustee-volunteer-role/. Please download the Trustee Recruitment pack and complete the application form and apply with a detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements together with a supporting statement (maximum two pages of A4) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the volunteer Trustee Person Specification requirements before returning it via email along with a copy of your CV to: Email: recruitment@adoptionmatters.org. Early application is encouraged as we review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Closing date: 12:00 (Mid-day) Friday 28th February 2025.
Interview process:
1. Stage one: Call with Chair of Trustees
2. Stage two: Competency based interview with 2-3 trustees (either in person or online)
Adoption Matters is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people therefore please note our recruitment procedure includes DBS checks and other relevant employment checks, including the right to work in the UK.
Please note that we only contact candidates selected for interview and we are unable to provide feedback on individual applications.
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