Trustee (Voluntary)

Job description

Do you want to play your part in supporting one of the UK’s leading disability charities to achieve its ambition for growth, providing more education and long-term living opportunities for people with complex disabilities?

Then join National Star as a Trustee, guiding the charity as it implements its recently agreed five-year strategy.

We are seeking several people who share our vision of a world in which people with disabilities are able to realise their potential as equal and active citizens in control of their lives. As a member of our Board, you will also be a company director as the charity is also a registered company.

You will be part of a highly respected national charity, investing in services that will enhance the lives and independence of young people with complex disabilities and learning disabilities.

Our ideal Trustees will:

• Adhere to our values
• Have personal integrity and be able to demonstrate a passion and commitment to National Star
• Prepare and participate actively in meetings
• Work collaboratively with fellow Trustees and Governors, demonstrating empathy and awareness of the needs of others
• Have good communication skills, tact and diplomacy
• Have experience, or a willingness to learn, about strategic thinking and risk
• Have knowledge, or a willingness to learn, about issues affecting people with disabilities and the specialist education sector
• Be prepared to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours.

We encourage Trustees and Governors to attend annual leavers’ ceremonies in Ullenwood, Wales and Hereford, as well as the colleague recognition awards and colleague long-service awards.

We are looking to recruit people with a broad range of experience and are particularly interested in attracting candidates with knowledge of local authority commissioning, change management and risk management in any setting.

National Star is a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, including those currently under-represented on our Trustee board, which includes women, people with disabilities and members of black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

Your commitment to us

The Trustee Board meets four times a year, generally during the week between 4pm – 7pm. In addition, Trustees are expected to become active members of a sub-committee. Board papers are distributed in advance to allow Trustees to prepare for each meeting.

Benefits of joining our Trustee board

By joining our Trustee board, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that you are playing a part in the future development of one of the leading disability charities in England and Wales. Your fresh perspective could help us to see things in a different light and your professional expertise could be utilised to support our staff team in delivering our vision and values.

You will gain a broad understanding of the challenges faced by young people with complex disabilities and be able to build your professional network.

Trustee roles at National Star are volunteers. Out of pocket expenses are reimbursed. New Trustees are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check.

Discover more about becoming a Trustee at National Star

Please note this role is voluntary and therefore not eligible for the benefits listed below.

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About us

National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.

How we will reward you

Our Golden Hello

It’s motivating to feel valued at work. That’s why all new staff will receive a ‘Golden Hello’ up to the value of £250 for full-time staff (pro-rata for part-time employees) upon successful completion of their probation.

Staff benefits

Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme - theory and practical

Staff minibus from Cheltenham and Gloucester to our Ullenwood site Monday to Friday.

Award-winning training

Use of fitness suite and swimming pool and staff clubs.

Westfield medical cover

Life insurance cover

Employee helpline

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card

Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more