About the organisation
The team at Derby County Community Trust has a clear mission. We will harness and use the power of Derby County Football Club to improve the lives and communities of local people through sport, physical activity, health and education. We help more than 38,000 people a year and our work is respected and recognised at a national level. We have twice been named English Football League Community Club of the Year. Derby County has played a major role in Derbyshire life since 1884. The club helps unite our community. It excites and it inspires. As a charity, Derby County Community Trust has built on that relationship since 2008 - encouraging participation and achievement in sport, improving health and wellbeing, providing and enhancing education and promoting equality and diversity. We care about our community. We collaborate with local and national partners to help people fulfil their potential. We have an outstanding team of more than 70 full-time staff, supported by hundreds of volunteers, who are out there in our community every day, making a difference. We are proud of what we do. We are proud of our people. And we are proud of the thousands of participants who are improving their lives as a result of their association with us.
About the role
Salary: Unpaid. Expenses incurred while travelling to meetings can be reimbursed.
Hours: Four full board meetings a year. Additionally, trustees are invited to the AGM, annual trustee away day and membership/attendance at any relevant sub-committee.
Location: Derby County Community Trust, 14 Pride Point Drive, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8BX
Who are the charity's trustees?
The Charities Act 1993 defines charity trustees as those responsible under the charity’s governing document for controlling the administration and management of the charity. This is the case regardless of the terminology used to describe the role. For Derby County Community Trust, the charity trustees are the board of directors of the charity known as the trustee board.
The trustee board comprises:
• Chair
• Up to nine appointed trustees
The trustee board appoints a vice chair from among the trustees.
2. The Role of the Board of Trustees
At its simplest, the role of the trustee board is to offer governance, leadership and support of the charitable purposes of Derby County Community Trust. The trustee board must always act in the best interests of Derby County Community Trust, exercising the same standard of duty of care that a prudent person would apply if looking after the affairs of someone for whom they have responsibility. The trustee board must act as a group and not as individuals.
3. Duties of a Trustee Board Member
The duties of a trustee board member are to:
• Ensure that Derby County Community Trust complies with its governing document (its Articles of Association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• Ensure that Derby County Community Trust pursues its objects as defined in its governing document.
• Ensure Derby County Community Trust applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects. For example It must not spend money on activities which are not included in the objects, however worthwhile they may be.
• Contribute actively to the board of trustees by giving firm strategic direction to Derby County Community Trust, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets, and evaluating performance against agreed targets.
• Safeguard the good name and values of Derby County Community Trust.
• Ensure the financial stability of Derby County Community Trust.
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 leading discussions, identifying key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, and evaluating or offering advice on other areas in which the trustee has particular expertise.
Our ideal candidate
We are looking to strengthen our already experienced and committed Board of Trustees through the recruitment of a new Finance Trustee. The Finance Trustee will bring financial expertise and strategic insight to the Board, supporting Derby County Community Trust in maintaining strong financial governance, sustainability, and accountability.
Working alongside fellow trustees and the executive leadership team, the Finance Trustee will help ensure that the Trust’s financial resources are managed effectively in support of its charitable objectives. Key responsibilities to include:
• Chair a new Finance Committee (following a period of support and transition)
• Financial Oversight: Providing scrutiny and oversight of the Trust’s financial performance, budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial planning to ensure continued financial stability and sustainability.
• Governance and Compliance: Ensuring the Trust complies with relevant financial regulations, charity governance requirements, accounting standards, and reporting obligations.
• Risk Management: Supporting the Board in identifying, understanding, and managing financial risks, helping to ensure appropriate controls and mitigations are in place.
• Budget and Strategic Planning: Contributing to the development and review of annual budgets and strategic plans, ensuring financial considerations are appropriately reflected in organisational decision-making.
• Monitoring Financial Performance: Reviewing financial reports and management accounts, providing constructive challenge and guidance to help the Board understand the Trust’s financial position and performance.
• Support and Accountability: Acting as a trusted source of financial expertise for the Board, helping trustees fulfil their collective responsibilities and ensuring that financial matters remain a key component of effective governance. • The Finance Trustee plays a vital role in supporting Derby County Community Trust’s mission, helping to safeguard the organisation’s financial health and ensuring that resources are used effectively to maximise impact for the communities we serve.
• Supporting the Finance Manager and the wider finance team.
What’s in it for you
The work of Derby County Community Trust has been recognised at local at national levels, and this is a rare opportunity to join a successful team in a role that will lead and guide the organisation to continue to benefit the people of Derby and Derbyshire.
Within this role you will have the opportunity to be part of an organisation that supports over 40,000 people per year, providing a chance to influence decision making, support innovative community programmes and ensure that the Trust continues to make a positive and lasting impact.
You will be able to combine your professional expertise with purposeful community leadership, contributing to the governance of the organisation and helping to maximise our social impact, whilst providing many personal and professional development opportunities through supporting our activities.
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