Job Details

Salary: Volunteer Contract type: Volunteer Working pattern: Part time volunteer

Closing date: Monday 22 August 2016

How to apply: For an informal discussion with Jennifer Twist, Chief Executive, please contact Liz Clarke to make a mutually convenient appointment.

More information about Care for the Carers and an Application Pack is available by clicking on the ‘Job Vacancies’ link or by calling Liz Clarke

About the Role

We wish to recruit new members to join our Board of Trustees

Care for the Carers’ vision is to improve the quality of carers’ lives by helping the local community recognise and value the role of carers, and by enabling carers to access the services and support they require.

We need people who can help direct Care for the Carers towards achieving its mission and ensure the organisation is effectively managed. You will need to be able to make a commitment to Care for the Carers and devote the necessary time; have strategic vision, independent judgement, an ability to think creatively and a willingness to speak your mind. Ideally, our new Trustees will also have skills and experience in one or more of the following areas:

- Human Resources                                    

- Legal Expertise

- Marketing & Fundraising

- Media & Communication

- Health and/or Social Care

- Finance 

We are particularly keen to achieve a diverse Board of Trustees, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We will pay all Trustees’ travel expenses and provide an induction into Care for the Carers’ work.

Our Board Meetings are held bi-monthly in Eastbourne. Board Members are encouraged to become part of a sub-committee, but this is not mandatory. Our Annual General Meeting is on Wednesday 28 September 2016.

For an informal discussion with Jennifer Twist, Chief Executive, please contact Liz Clarke to make a mutually convenient appointment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check 

More information about Care for the Carers and an Application Pack is available by calling Liz Clarke

Closing date for applications is Monday 07 August 2016. Date for interviews – Week beginning 05 September 2016.

Care for the Carers is an equal opportunities employer. 

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.