Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
As a member of the Board of Trustees, to be accountable for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, for the development of the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines. The Board holds ultimate responsibility for Safeguarding and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within Reading FC Community Trust as well as the setting of the Strategic Plan.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
To ensure that the charity and its representatives function within the legal and regulatory framework of the sector and in line with the organisation’s governing document, continually striving for best practice in governance.
To uphold the fiduciary duty vested in the position, undertaking such duties in a way that adds to public confidence and trust in the charity.
To take appropriate professional advice in all matters where there may be material risk to the charity, or where the Trustees may be in breach of their duties.
To maintain sound financial management of the charity’s resources, ensuring that expenditure is in line with the organisation’s objects, and that investment activities are in line with accepted standards and policies.
5 To maintain absolute confidentiality about all sensitive/confidential information received in the course of trustee’s responsibilities to the charity.
To determine the overall direction and development of the charity through good governance and clear strategic planning. To avoid any personal conflict of interest.
To ensure that the charity complies with legislative and regulatory requirements and acts within the confines of its governing document and in furtherance of the organisational activities contained therein.
To act in the best interest of the charity, beneficiaries and future beneficiaries at all times.
To promote and develop the charity in order for it to grow and maintain its relevance to society.
To attend and contribute to actively to board meetings using any specific knowledge and experience to support the board and trustee staff to meet the aims of the Trust. This will include meeting staff and scrutinising board papers focusing on key issues offering advice and guidance requested by the board on initiatives or issues relevant to the area of work in which the trustee has special expertise.
To take the lead for projects as directed by the Chairperson and reports back to the board at each meeting. A list of tasks for Trustee will be kept by the Governance Officer for the Board storing reports and recommendations along with minutes. A letter will be sent to individual trustees when they agree to take on a special area of expertise with further guidance on the board’s expectation and requirements.
To prepare notes in advance of board meeting for circulation on any projects on which the Trustee is leading.
