We are working in partnership with Veterans Outreach Support (VOS), an award-winning charity that offers welfare, wellbeing, mental health support and services to veterans of the UK Armed Forces and the Merchant Navy, and their partners, in Portsmouth, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight. Over the last 4 years, VOS has seen an increasing demand for the vital mental health services and support they provide and has significantly expanded its range of peer-supported wellbeing activities and social groups.
VOS is now seeking an experienced and committed individual to join its Board of Trustees to oversee the strategic development and direction of VOS, making a major contribution to the future success of the organisation. Following a skills audit, the charity has identified Finance as a key area that would benefit from specific expertise and experience, and candidates with a background in finance, ideally with previous charity or not-for-profit finance exposure are actively encouraged to apply.
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the following:
- Commitment to VOS and its objectives in support of veterans
- Strong leadership skills, with a strong collaborative and team ethic
- Ability to think strategically and contribute to Board level discussions
- Tact, diplomacy and good communication and interpersonal skills
- Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidentiality
Board meetings are held 4 times a year, with other commitments as required.
For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Principal Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage expressions of interest from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Closing date: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Interviews with VOS: Interviews slots are currently held for 6th December and will include an observer session at a Drop-In day.
Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by lunchtime on Monday 27th November prior to shortlisting by close of play.