As a Trustee, you will be a Director of Glass Door Homeless Charity. Within the Board of Trustees, you will take the lead on overseeing the governance elements of our caseworkservice and participate in the Board’s decision-making in relation to the strategic direction ofthe charity and development of strategic and annual business plans.
You will review and monitor the delivery of the annual business plan, with particular reference to the casework service and review and monitor risk and impact in the casework service on thecharity’s business. You will support the Co Heads of Casework, the Casework team, the CEOand the Board to ensure that activities and interventions are linked to Glass Door’s charitableobjectives, comply with the charity’s governing document and further the charity’s vision, goals and culture.
We are seeking someone with:
* Current or recent experience in the voluntary or statutory homelessness, or significantlyadjacent sector, on a professional level with significant insight into advice work. Service design and delivery experience would also be beneficial. Experience and understanding of working within and / or developing a trauma informedcare environment and /or psychology informed environment.
* Understanding of the statutory framework and social policies that affect homelessness andhousing. An understanding of the welfare benefits system and migrant work would also bebeneficial.
* A willingness and ability to understand and accept the responsibilities and liabilities ofTrustees, to act in the best interests of the Charity and to abide by the charity’s Code ofConduct and in line with the vision and ethos of Glass Door
* An ability to think creatively and strategically, to exercise good, independent judgementand to work effectively and collaboratively as a Board member and with the staff.
* Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion a strongpersonal commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
* Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life selflessness, integrity, objectivity,accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
As a Board member, you will have a full overview of all of Glass Door’s operations and be anintegral part of directing the Charity’s future. You will need to be willing to attend trusteemeetings ( 6 per annum) and meetings with staff as required, including during office hours andincluding in the offices of Glass Door in Fulham Broadway as needed.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role,and who can demonstrate that they have the skills, experience and commitment to deliver therequirements of the role and to support the Board and the staff with the appropriate level of homelessness sector expertise, and organisational/commercial acumen.
Glass Door values diversity, promotes equality and encourages applications from people of allbackgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.
Although Glass Door’s services are often offered within churches or church-ownedproperties, individuals with connections to a variety of faiths or none work for, volunteer at,and use the services of Glass Door.
What’s in it for the Trustee?
Our vision is a world where no one has to sleep on the streets of London and we’re workingevery day to achieve this. Your role as a Trustee will offer you an incredibly rewardingexperience to use your skills and collaborate with the rest of the Board and staff members forthe benefit of people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness.
What impact will you have?
Your advice and guidance will be essential as the Charity grows. You will provide a bridgebetween the staff and the Board, to help the Board understand the opportunities, challenges,risks and mitigation factors inherent in the area of homelessness and you will provide the staffteam with a direct interface with the Board member responsible for this functional area.
Time commitment
The Board meets 6 times a year in normal circumstances. Meetings take place in our office inArgon Mews, London SW6 and attendance is in person, although where circumstancesprevent an individual Board member from attending in person, a remote option is available.
In addition to board meetings, the Sector Trustee will be required to attend Caseworkgovernance meetings every other month ( normally a week or two before the board meeting). These meetings take place during standard office hours. The casework governance meetingscan be attended either remotely or in person.
The Sector Trustee will also on occasion ( quarterly) be invited to attend a meeting with the whole casework team.