Trustee

Job Description

Could your leadership skills help shape the future of a charity that supports the UKs nursing and midwifery workforce

Charity People is excited to be partnering with Cavell the UKs largest funder of nurses and midwives in hardship and crisis as they recruit a new Trustee with experience in the commercial sector experience to join their Board at an exciting point in the charitys growth journey.

Location: UK-wide head office Birmingham with key meetings in London
Time Commitment: Approx. 4 Board meetings 1 strategy day per year
Term: Initially four years with option for renewal
Renumeration: Voluntary with reasonable expenses covered

With an ambitious new vision and mission underpinned by a three-year strategy Cavell is entering a significant new phase of development strengthening its role in supporting the wellbeing of nurses and midwives and contributing to the resilience and retention of the UK healthcare workforce.

As living costs rise and workforce pressures grow more people are turning to Cavell for help. Through person-centred emotional support financial guidance grants and wellbeing conversations Cavell provides vital support when it is needed most. By helping nurses and midwives stay in the profession they care deeply about Cavell also strengthens the workforce that underpins patient care across the UK and ultimately improving care for everyone.

About the role

Trustees play an active role in shaping strategy addressing key opportunities and risks and offering support and constructive challenge to the Executive Team. You will join a supportive engaged and professionally diverse Board to provide strong governance and strategic leadership working closely with a talented internal team.

We want to be crystal clear that previous Trustee experience is not required Cavell welcomes both first-time Trustees and experienced Board members. They are committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the UK nursing and midwifery workforce. Applications are warmly welcomed from people of all backgrounds particularly those currently under-represented on charity boards.

Who are we looking for

The Board already benefits from the significant expertise of medical professionals and qualified nurses. For these vacancies we would particularly welcome applications that strengthen the Boards commercial capability especially from individuals with experience in banking and finance legal practice particularly within healthcare and construction especially in hospital environments.

Personal attributes matter just as much. Cavell is looking for people with:

• A strong and visible passion for the charitys purpose and mission
• An open collaborative and inclusive leadership style
• Excellent judgement independence of thought and the highest levels of integrity
• Ability to build a collegiate board environment always valuing diverse perspectives

How to apply

A short CV or profile is a great starting point but not essential. If youd like the full application details or to arrange an informal conversation about the role please get in touch.

Our Regional DirectorAmelia Lee is leading this opportunity and an exploratory call with her forms part of the process ahead of shortlisting.

Deadline:9am on Monday 22^nd June
Interview dates to be confirmed soon likely to be happening early July.

Charity People is a forward thinking inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age disability (including hidden disabilities) gender gender identity or gender reassignment marriage and civil partnership pregnancy and maternity race religion or belief or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.