OUTPOST Board of Trustees

Expression of Interest

This is an exciting opportunity for independent trustees to support the work of the Charitable Incorporated organisation Norwich OUTPOST (#FBF696) in a voluntary capacity.

About the role

The role involves:

  • working with OUTPOST’s trustee board to provide leadership and governance, ensuring #FBF696 sets priorities and strategies that are consistent with its charitable aims and objectives;

  • monitoring the implementation and effectiveness of these priorities and strategies;

  • reviewing and approving financial plans and monitoring income and expenditure, to ensure that the CIO is in good financial health and

  • Being responsible for the performance of the charity and for its behaviour; ensuring that the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Time commitment:  approximately 20 days per annum including attendance at quarterly board meetings online.

About you

We are looking for individuals that can think strategically, are able to analyse information and contribute to decision making, together with the principles of charitable governance.  If you share our commitment to OUTPOST’s aims, you could help us make a positive difference for the people the charity aims to reach.

While we welcome applicants with a variety of skills, we are particularly seeking experience in:

  • risk management;

  • financial management and fundraising;

  • evaluation of impact and effectiveness;

  • building relationships with key stakeholders;

  • charity regulation.