Trustee

The Plus Importance Project is a newly registered charity that improves understanding and inclusion of people in the + of LGBT+, defined as “sexualities, gender identities, relationship orientations and sex characteristics including, but not limited to, asexual, genderfluid, genderqueer, intersex, non-binary, pansexual, polyamorous and queer”.

We provide training and support to organisations, educate the public, conduct research on + identities and advocate for people in the +.

As a Trustee, you will help ensure the charity delivers on its vision and keeps to its values. The Board of Trustees are both jointly and individually responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health and its activities in accordance with our governing documents and legal and regulatory guidelines.

You will preferably have experience in a particular area and provide the charity with expertise in any of the following areas: training, marketing, fundraising, sales, human resources, public relations.

Responsibilities as a Trustee:

• Ensuring the charity complies with its governing document, charity law and other relevant legislation and regulations
• Ensuring the charity is financially sustainable in both the short term and long-term and does not spend money on activities that are not part of its charitable objects
• Contributing to the strategic direction of the charity, setting overall policy, defining targets and evaluating performance
• Safeguarding the good name and values of the charity and managing risks
• Sharing your expertise in a particular area (preferable)
• Leading the charity’s activities in a particular area (preferable)
• Supporting the wider work of the Plus Importance Project

Person Specification

Essential:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to think creatively and strategically
• Passion for the work of the charity
• Personal or professional interest in the work of the Plus Importance Project
• Able to offer at least 2 hours per week

Preferable:

• Experience of being a charity trustee or a similar role overseeing the management and administration of an organisation
• Ability to scrutinise financial budgets and processes
• Experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas: training, fundraising, sales, human resources, marketing, public relations

We particularly welcome applications from people that have lived experience that is currently underrepresented on our Board of Trustees, such as people who are Black, Asian, intersex or aromantic.