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About the organisation
Hackney CVS has been supporting, connecting and championing voluntary and community organisations across Hackney for more than 25 years. Rooted in Dalston in Hackney, and grounded in the legacy of our founder, Adiaha Antigha, we have a long history of convening communities, tackling inequality and racism, and providing a collective voice for organisations working closest to residents.
This is a pivotal moment for the organisation. We are rebuilding for the future, deepening relationships across City and Hackney, and working proactively to secure the resources needed to continue convening, advocating for and building the capacity of the sector. As we do so, the role of our board has never been more vital.
We are now seeking new trustees who share our values, our commitment to equity and social justice, and our belief in the power of a strong, confident voluntary and community sector to transform lives.
About the role
The role purpose is to work with fellow trustees to provide oversight, strategic guidance and support to the CEO and leadership team, ensuring Hackney CVS is well governed, impactful, and financially sustainable.
The role includes contributing to informed and considered decision-making on the use of resources, offering external perspective and challenge, and helping to ensure that the organisation is accountable to its members, communities and funders. You’ll also serve as a sounding board and critical friend to the CEO, supporting Hackney CVS to lead with confidence, integrity and ambition.
Time commitment
Meetings are quarterly, usually from 6 – 8.00pm, with the addition of sub-committee and
working group meetings for trustees to lead on specific issues. Quarterly board meetings are held in person at Hackney CVS’ offices, whilst sub-committee and any other additional
meetings are held online.
Our ideal candidate
To guide Hackney CVS through this new chapter, we are looking to strengthen our Board with individuals who bring specific professional and lived experience. Professional experience -
Finance:
• A Treasurer and/or Chair of our Finance, Audit and Risk Sub-Committee.
• Senior finance professionals with expertise in strategic financial management with experience of liaising with external investment managers and an understanding of investment policies and practice.
• Experience of charity finance including understanding of Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP).
Change, culture and people management:
• Senior HR professionals or Chiefs of Staff with a strong track record in organisational culture, people development, and leading change in purpose-driven organisations.
Lived experience:
We strongly encourage applications from local residents, and individuals with lived experience of the specific challenges and opportunities in Hackney and the City of London, and those representing the diverse communities we serve.
What’s in it for you
There are many benefits to being a trustee at Hackney CVS.
Hackney CVS sits at the centre of the local voluntary and community sector – supporting the organisations that quietly do some of the most important work in the borough.
As a trustee, you’re not managing the day-to-day, you’re there to help the organisation make good decisions, keep things on track, and make sure leadership has the support it needs.
In practice, that means four board meetings a year plus some lighter touch involvement in between. It fits around a busy life.
The five key benefits of being a trustee are:
-Contributing to a great cause - play an integral part in the good governance of a charity.
-Strategic experience - develop problem-solving and analytical skills.
-Professional networks - connect with a wide variety of professional contacts.
-Developing skills and experience - apply existing skills in a new context.
-Team-working - work together as a team on a common cause.
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