The Guardian
Board Member
We are seeking committed and experienced individuals to join a trust as a Member, helping to ensure strong governance, accountability and strategic oversight.
Position: Member
Salary: This is a voluntary role however expenses can be paid in line with the allowances policy
Location: Being local to Derby, or at least having an understanding of the community is important.
Time commitment: Around 2-3 meetings a year in the evening
Closing date: 29th June
About the role:
Local Governors sit within the Trust’s overall governance structure. The Department for Education sets out that in an academy trust, the purpose of governance is to provide:
- strategic leadership
- accountability and assurance
- strategic engagement
The board has collective accountability and strategic responsibility for the trust. It has a focus on ensuring the trust delivers an excellent education to pupils while maintaining effective financial management and must ensure compliance with:
- the trust’s charitable objects
- regulatory, contractual and statutory requirements
- their funding agreement
Members ensure that the Board of Trustees and governance generally functions well.
Key responsibilities will include:
Directing Trustees: In rare events, Members can, by special resolution, direct Trustees to take a specific action where Trustees are unable, or unwilling to act in the best interests of the Trust.
Appointing and removing Members and Trustees: Subject to the Articles of Association and Terms of References, all Members and most Trustees are appointed by existing Members.
Amending the Articles of Association: Members can amend the Articles of Association (in some cases, subject to Charity Commission approval), change the name of the Trust and wind it up. Local governance arrangements.
Appointing auditors: Members appoint auditors to carry out the annual external audit function. Internal auditors are appointed by trustees.
About you
We are looking for individuals who can bring independent judgement, integrity and a commitment to good governance.
You will ideally have:
- An interest in education and charitable governance
- Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills
- The ability to provide constructive challenge and scrutiny
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to acting in the best interests of the organisation
- An understanding of accountability, leadership and organisational oversight
Previous experience as a trustee, governor, board member or senior leader would be beneficial but is not essential.
About the organisation
The organisation is a trust that was formed to provide opportunities for collaboration, support, and challenge for the schools of Derby while allowing each school to retain its identity and accountability to its local community.
Areas of expertise you may have experience with could include: Finance, education, legal, estates management, compliance, charity work, health.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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