Project trustee for genealogy charity - Volunteer

Free UK Genealogy; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A genealogy charity is seeking a Project Trustee to support their strategic growth and oversee their projects. This volunteer role requires experience as a transcriber or coordinator, along with the ability and flexibility to meet commitments. Trustees are expected to participate in meetings and manage resources responsibly. The compensation is unpaid with a term of three years, with the possibility of reappointment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a transcriber or coordinator with FreeREG, FreeBMD, or FreeCEN.
• Time and flexibility to fulfill trustee commitments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure organization carries out purposes for public benefit.
• Comply with organization’s Constitution and the law.
• Manage organization’s resources responsibly.

Skills

Transcriber experience

Coordinator experience

Ability to meet commitments

Flexibility

Job description

Project Trustee – Genealogy Charity (Volunteer)

Do you have experience as a transcriber or coordinator with FreeREG, FreeBMD or FreeCEN? Could you help us move Free UK Genealogy forward in this exciting time as we develop our projects?

What difference will you make?

We are in an exciting period of change, with a new strategy to take us to the end of the decade and new projects launching soon. Offering your support would have a wide-reaching impact on thousands of volunteers and family history researchers.

We are looking for…

The successful applicant will ideally have experience as either a transcriber or coordinator with one of our projects. Applicants with experience outside of one of these areas but with experience highly pertinent to our operations would also be considered. They will also have the ability, time and flexibility to meet the commitments of the role.

Meetings & Committees

The Board of Trustees meets every two months, mostly via video conferencing. There are seven board committees which typically meet monthly and we would be looking for the new trustees to be a member of at least one of these:

• FreeREG Steering Committee
• FreeCEN Steering Committee
• FreeBMD Steering Committee
• Technical Steering Committee
• Finance Committee
• Risk Committee
• Fundraising Steering Group

Trustees are also often involved in work outside of the meetings mainly through email exchanges and assisting in their area of expertise.

Key responsibilities of trustees

• Ensure Free UK Genealogy is carrying out our purposes for the public benefit
• Comply with Free UK Genealogy’s Constitution and the law
• Act in Free UK Genealogy’s best interests
• Manage Free UK Genealogy’s resources responsibly
• Act with reasonable care and skill
• Ensure Free UK Genealogy is accountable

Compensation & Term

The role of Trustee is unpaid and Trustees are expected to take part in all meetings that they have committed to. Trustees are appointed for a term of three years. At the end of this term they may be reappointed for a maximum of two more terms. Details of the current trustees is set out at https //www.freeukgenealogy.org.uk/about/trustees/

Free UK Genealogy is the UK charity that administers the FreeREG, FreeBMD and FreeCEN projects. Our strategy focuses on three main elements Quality, Value, and Growth. We’re seeking a capable, motivated individual to join our Board of Trustees to help shape the strategic growth of the organisation and to complement the skills and experience of the existing Trustees. We have recently launched a new transcription platform - FreeComett - which is being rolled out and in development of a new website - FreeBMD2 - and new project - FreePRO.

Additional Information

Seniority level: Not Applicable. Employment type: Volunteer. Job function: Business Development and Sales. Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting.