Inside Travel Foundation Trustee
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Inside Travel Foundation Trustee
The role:
Were setting up the Inside Travel Foundation to take our Giving Back work further and were looking for a small group of voluntary trustees to help shape it from the start.
As a trustee youll bring perspective ask the right questions and help ensure funding is used thoughtfully and effectively.
The Foundation will be supported by the Inside Travel Group team so trustees can focus on what matters most: oversight sound judgement and staying true to our purpose.
You dont need prior trustee experience were keen to hear from anyone interested in getting involved and bringing a thoughtful independent perspective.
If youre someone who likes getting into the detail when needed but stepping back to see the bigger picture - and youre willing to challenge constructively youll add real value in this role.
Key responsibilities:
Helping make sure the Foundation is set up and run properly legally responsibly and in line with its purpose
Taking part in decisions on where funding goes and sense-checking recommendations
Reading board papers and asking questions where things arent clear or need further challenge
Bringing your own experience and perspective into discussions
Playing your part in a small board preparing properly contributing openly and backing collective decisions
What we are looking for from you:
Were less interested in perfect CVs more in how you approach decisions and discussion.
You can take in information and use it to form a view
Youre comfortable speaking up and listening when others do
Youre committed to the Foundations purpose and acting in its long-term interests
Youre willing to challenge but do it in a constructive way
Youll show up prepared and take the role seriously
An understanding of charity governance is helpful but not essential youll be able to learn as you go.
You dont need to meet every requirement. If youre motivated passionate and think youd be a great fit we would love to hear from you. Were committed to making our recruitment process inclusive accessible and welcoming for everyone. If you require any adjustments or accommodations to support you during the recruitment process please let us know.
What the role involves:
This is a voluntary role with reasonable expenses covered.
UK-based (required for set-up and governance requirements)
Remote / hybrid with occasional in-person meetings
Around 1 x 2-hour meeting per month 24 hours preparation
3-year term (renewable)
About the Inside Travel Foundation:
The Inside Travel Foundation is being established to build on Inside Travel Groups long-standing commitment to giving back. We believe travel can change how people feel connect and cope yet many of the families who could benefit most from a break are the least able to access one. Through our Giving Back Fund we commit 5% of adjusted profit after tax each year to support organisations in our branch countries and destinations that help families get a break and strengthen the communities that host our customers.
Since making this commitment Inside Travel Group has donated over 250000 to charities and causes and this will be the Foundations main source of income at launch. The fund has supported charity partners in the UK US Australia and Japan providing short breaks for families who need them most non-profit hospitality training schools in Cambodia and funding relief efforts for disasters and emergencies that occur in our branch countries and destinations.
We celebrate the different cultures perspectives lifestyles and experiences that shape our team and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.
How to apply:
We will be reviewing and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Due to the high volume of applications we may close the application process before the stated deadline if we receive enough qualified candidates. Please note that youll need to be UK-based for governance and set-up purposes and able to act as a trustee of a UK charity.
