Who we are
Carers Trust works to transform the lives of unpaid carers. It partners with its network of local carer organisations to provide funding and support, deliver innovative and evidence-based programmes and raise awareness and influence policy. Carers Trust’s vision is that unpaid carers are heard and valued, with access to support, advice and resources to enable them to live fulfilled lives.
The role
We’re in a strong, stable position – strategically and financially – and we’re investing in bold
new ideas to support even more unpaid carers and local carer organisations across the UK.
With a fresh approach, renewed energy and a clear focus, we’re building something
different.
Carers Trust is a £13 million charity, leading a £150 million network of local carer
organisations. Last year we collectively reached over 1.1 million unpaid carers through our
diverse range of local services. As the UK-body, Carers Trust led influencing, campaigning
and income generation on behalf of its network.
As we embark on our strategy refresh, our ambition is to create even more impact, driving
change for both carers and local carer organisations, all of whom are independent charities
in their own right.
To help this, we’re now looking for a Trustee with a deep understanding of what it is to
operate within a network setting. Your background might be within a federated charity
operating nationally or globally; you might work within a not-for-profit which delivers its
impact through a network model or membership body; or you might operate in a corporate
setting, perhaps operating franchises to reach your customers.
You will instinctively understand what it is to lead a like-minded movement of organisations,
who together are far more than the sum of their parts. You will be ready to get stuck into
understanding what makes our local services tick and how best we can help them to have
the voice, capacity and impact to change the world for unpaid carers.
More generally, we’re looking for a strategic, forward-thinking leader, someone who can
challenge and champion our direction and bring fresh ideas. Your insight could shape where
we go next and help steer how we develop our network relationships and local delivery.
If you love collaborating with ambitious teams, challenging the status quo and finding smart,
inventive ways to make an impact – this could be the perfect role for you
Supporting document(s)
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