Job summary
Your
fundraising knowledge could make a big difference to our life saving
charity!
If
you have a strong background in Fundraising or Impact, your skills could be
just what our Board needs to enhance our team as we provide strategic
leadership for the Charity. Each Trustee brings a different skill to the Board
and we are specifically looking for an individual with a background in
fundraising or impact to provide strategic input to St John Ambulance Cymru as
we move forward.
Board
Trustees are volunteers that set the overall direction of the organisation
whilst providing insight and constructive challenge to the Charity. This is
largely achieved through Board meetings which are 4 times a year (usually in
person, in Cardiff) and for this role, also by chairing our Fundraising and
Impact Committee which meets online 4 times a year and reports into the
Board.
Volunteering
as a Trustee is a unique opportunity to build your leadership skills and
discover new areas of personal development whilst also supporting and setting
the strategic direction of the organisation.
If you'd like to have an informal chat before applying, please contact Helen Willson (Trustee and current Chair of Fundraising and Impact Committee) or Caryn Cox (Trustee and Deputy Chair and Chair of the Board)
Main duties of the job
SJAC has ambitious plans in place and we are seeking trustees to join our board helping, supporting and guiding us on our journey, willing to be strong advocates for the charity and with the ability to steer the charity towards achieving its strategic priorities.
We welcome applications of interest from all for thisexciting and prestigious opportunity to join us in governing the charity, but key areas of experience we are looking for from applicants are:
Fundraising & Impact- a strong background in fundraising at a senior level. You will understand the challenges of fundraising in Wales and support our leadership team on our fundraising strategy, including attracting major donors, legacies, corporate sponsors and regular givers. An understanding of fundraising regulation and governance is key, in addition to experience in marketing and engagement to ensure the charitys brand and impact reaches a wide audience.
About us
We have supported people and communities across Wales since 1880. We
existed before the NHS in Wales and provided the earliest medical support to
those who were sick or injured.
Since March 2020, weve worked closely with NHS Wales, increasing our capacity and
developing new innovative ways of working to assist and relieve the
overwhelming pressure on the frontline healthcare. We are first responders and
provide services for people who have fallen and those in crisis. We look after
hundreds of thousands of people at over 1000 events per year from football
crowds to marathon runners and night time revellers.
We continue to play a major role in strengthening community resilience
and ensuring people are trained in first aid so they can be the difference
between a life lost and a life saved with a blend of St John People, both
employees and volunteers.
We provide the opportunity for people from all backgrounds to volunteer
with us and develop their personal skills and confidence to support our
charitable and income generating services whilst assisting their own career
development and their community.
Were undergoing an extensive and exciting programme
of modernisation preparing for our new 2025-2030 and beyond strategy. This
includes a review of our existing services, financial and workforce models and
were developing a rejuvenated culture aligned to our core vision and values to
improve our overall people experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In accordance with our governance rules, our current trustee appointments run for a
triennium with potential for a further triennium, presenting an exciting opportunity for
suitable persons to join us in governing the charity.
Statutory duties of SJAC trustees
- Ensuring the organisation pursues our
stated objects (purposes), as defined in our
governing document, by developing and
agreeing a long-term strategy.
- Ensuring the organisation complies with
our governing document (i.e. our trust deed,
constitution or memorandum and articles of
association), charity law, company law and
any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Ensuring the organisation applies resources
exclusively in pursuance of our charitable
objects(i.e. the charity must not spend money
on activities that are not included in our own
objects, however worthwhile or charitable
those activities are) for the benefit of
the public.
- Safeguarding the good name and values of
our organisation.
- Ensuring the organisation defines its
goals and evaluates performance against
agreed targets.
- Ensuring the effective and efficient
administration of the organisation, including
having appropriate policies and procedures
in place.
- Ensuring the financial stability of
the organisation.
- Protecting and managing the property of the
charity and ensuring the proper investment
of the charity's funds.
- Following proper and formal arrangements
for the appointment, supervision, support,
appraisal and remuneration of the
Chief Executive.
Commitment
- Preparing for and attending quarterly in
person meetings of the Board each year
(currently full days during working hours).
- Attending St John Ambulance Cymrus AGM
(which usually precedes the June Board
meeting).
- Being a member of, and actively participating
in, at least one (usually more) of the Boards
Standing Committees Audit, Risk &
Governance, People, Financial Resource,
Fundraising & Engagement, Digital & Data,
Priory Honours & Awards which all meet at
least quarterly. This will include a mixture of
face-to-face, hybrid and online meetings, and
the requisite preparation work and following
up of actions outside the meetings.
- Supporting St John Ambulance Cymru
events throughout the year, including the
annual Investitures.
- Being responsive to emails and being
available to offer ad hoc assistance /
advice as required.
- In addition to the above statutory duties,
each trustee should use any specific skills,
knowledge or experience they have to help
the Board of trustees reach sound decisions.
This may involve scrutinising Board papers,
leading discussions, focusing on key issues,
providing advice and guidance on new
initiatives, or other issues in which the
trustee has special expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In accordance with our governance rules, our current trustee appointments run for a
triennium with potential for a further triennium, presenting an exciting opportunity for
suitable persons to join us in governing the charity.
Statutory duties of SJAC trustees
- Ensuring the organisation pursues our
stated objects (purposes), as defined in our
governing document, by developing and
agreeing a long-term strategy.
- Ensuring the organisation complies with
our governing document (i.e. our trust deed,
constitution or memorandum and articles of
association), charity law, company law and
any other relevant legislation or regulations.
- Ensuring the organisation applies resources
exclusively in pursuance of our charitable
objects(i.e. the charity must not spend money
on activities that are not included in our own
objects, however worthwhile or charitable
those activities are) for the benefit of
the public.
- Safeguarding the good name and values of
our organisation.
- Ensuring the organisation defines its
goals and evaluates performance against
agreed targets.
- Ensuring the effective and efficient
administration of the organisation, including
having appropriate policies and procedures
in place.
- Ensuring the financial stability of
the organisation.
- Protecting and managing the property of the
charity and ensuring the proper investment
of the charity's funds.
- Following proper and formal arrangements
for the appointment, supervision, support,
appraisal and remuneration of the
Chief Executive.
Commitment
- Preparing for and attending quarterly in
person meetings of the Board each year
(currently full days during working hours).
- Attending St John Ambulance Cymrus AGM
(which usually precedes the June Board
meeting).
- Being a member of, and actively participating
in, at least one (usually more) of the Boards
Standing Committees Audit, Risk &
Governance, People, Financial Resource,
Fundraising & Engagement, Digital & Data,
Priory Honours & Awards which all meet at
least quarterly. This will include a mixture of
face-to-face, hybrid and online meetings, and
the requisite preparation work and following
up of actions outside the meetings.
- Supporting St John Ambulance Cymru
events throughout the year, including the
annual Investitures.
- Being responsive to emails and being
available to offer ad hoc assistance /
advice as required.
- In addition to the above statutory duties,
each trustee should use any specific skills,
knowledge or experience they have to help
the Board of trustees reach sound decisions.
This may involve scrutinising Board papers,
leading discussions, focusing on key issues,
providing advice and guidance on new
initiatives, or other issues in which the
trustee has special expertise.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details
Desirable
- Experience of working in the charitable sector
- Experience of senior leadership
Qualifications
Essential
- Strong background in fundraising at a senior level
- See Person Specification for further information
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Please refer to the person specification for further details
Desirable
- Experience of working in the charitable sector
- Experience of senior leadership
Qualifications
Essential
- Strong background in fundraising at a senior level
- See Person Specification for further information
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
