Trustee with governance experience - Volunteer

Hsguildford; Guildford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community charity in Guildford seeks a volunteer Trustee to provide strategic direction and support its fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in governance, legal compliance, and policy development. This role requires approximately 2-4 hours a month and attendance at meetings every 6-8 weeks. You'll play a crucial part in ensuring robust governance practices that directly impact local families and children.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development or governance.
• Understanding of charity regulatory frameworks.
• Enthusiasm for collaborative work.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and risk management.
• Support governance and compliance for the Board.
• Work closely with staff and fellow trustees.

Skills

Policy development

Governance or legal compliance

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Trustee with governance experience - Volunteer

We are an independent charity based in Guildford committed to promoting the welfare of local families and children. We are looking for a trustee to provide strategic direction to support our fundraising efforts.

Responsibilities

• Strategic oversight and risk management to support the Board’s long‑term sustainability.
• Policy oversight: review, update and ensure implementation of assigned policies.
• Governance and compliance support the Board in meeting its legal and regulatory obligations, including safeguarding, data protection, charity law and the Home‑Start UK Agreement.
• Collaborative working: work closely with staff and fellow trustees to support effective governance and policy oversight.
• Continuous improvement: help strengthen governance practices and ensure policies reflect current best practice and legislation.

Qualifications

• Passionate and dedicated individual with experience in policy development, governance or legal compliance (e.g. charity law, employment law, safeguarding).
• Understanding of the legal responsibilities of trustees and charity regulatory frameworks.
• Enthusiasm to work collaboratively as part of a small, ambitious team.
• Eager to take the initiative and get hands‑on with a positive “can do” attitude.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise.
• Friendly and approachable; honest and trustworthy.

Your time commitment

• Attend Management Committee meetings, which are held every 6‑8 weeks.
• Contribute approximately 2‑4 hours per month, with flexibility around policy review cycles.
• Availability to engage with staff and volunteers to understand the charity’s operations and impact.

We’re at a pivotal moment. Following recent changes in local government structures and funding priorities, strong governance has never been more important. This role is key to maintaining strong governance and ensuring our policies are robust, up‑to‑date and effectively implemented. By helping us strengthen our governance framework and uphold best practice, you’ll be directly contributing to the wellbeing of families who need us most.