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  • Job Title: Trustee
    Salary: Voluntary
    Hours: Quarterly trustee meetings and Ad Hoc advice
    Location: Online meetings plus 1-2 in person meetings per year
    Responsible to: Chair of Trustees

    Elayos Vision and Values

    Elayos exists to bring compassion, support and advocacy to vulnerable and isolated birthing people in Birmingham. As a charity, we come alongside, build relationships, listen and equip with the information needed to empower our clients to have a positive and informed pregnancy, birth and postnatal period.

    Our staff and volunteers offer continuity of care as we assist with emotional, practical and physical needs. Where appropriate, we signpost and collaborate with other organisations to ensure that the greatest range of support is given. 

    As a charity we are particularly interested in increasing the diversity of our board. We are especially interested in hearing from individuals representative of the communities in which we work. This includes people from BAME, disability and LGBTQ+ communities.

    In addition to increasing the diversity of our board Elayos aims to recruit board members who cover a wide range of skill sets. In particular those with a background in strategy, EDI, risk management and finance.

    Trustee of Elayos

    The duties of a trustee are as follows.

    • Ensuring that the organisation pursues its stated objects (purposes), as defined in its governing document, by developing and agreeing a long- term strategy

    • Ensuring that the organisation complies with its governing document (ie its trust deed, constitution or memorandum and articles of association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations

    • Ensuring that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects (ie the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in its own objects, however worthwhile or charitable those activities are) for the benefit of the public

    • Ensuring that the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets

    • Safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation

    • Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place

    • Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation

    • Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity’s funds

    • Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the chief executive (if the charity employs staff)

    In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.

    Person specification

    • A commitment to the organisation

    • A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort

    • Strategic vision

    • Good, independent judgement

    • An ability to think creatively

    • A willingness to speak their mind

    • An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship

    • An ability to work effectively as a member of a team

    Apply here