Shaw Trust — Trustees
Shaw Trust is looking for up to three new Trustees, who will either bring senior experience in central / local government or the public sector, public sector contracts or safeguarding. (Deadline: 23 November)
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Shaw Trust is looking for up to three new Trustees, who will either bring senior experience in central / local government or the public sector, public sector contracts or safeguarding. (Deadline: 23 November)
Visit the websiteShaw Trust believes that everyone has the right to live a decent and dignified life and deserves an opportunity for rewarding work. From humble beginnings, finding jobs for disabled people in the village of Shaw in Wiltshire, it has grown to be the UK’s largest not-for-profit social enterprise in the employment sector. Today, it is a complex and diverse charity committed to employment as the core pathway to a better life.
The Trust's 3,000 employees and 600 volunteers share its vision of a future where good employment is accessible to all in society, irrespective of life circumstances. Its beneficiaries are those who face social and economic challenges, and may also be disabled or have complex needs. Having supported nearly 335,000 people across the UK in the last year alone, through a revenue of £296m. The Trust remains committed to employment as the core pathway to a better life, recognising that the right support at the right time can make a huge difference to an individual’s life.
Shaw Trust's vision for the next 10 years centres on its Child to Career tenet which focusses on joining up and layering its nationwide services to provide tailored, people-centric support. It is driven by impact, not profit, and uses a 'charitable heart with a commercial brain' approach. Shaw Trust works in partnership, not competition within an ecosystem of other purpose led organisations who strive for a fairer, more equal society with opportunities for all.
The Board of Trustees holds ultimate accountability for the affairs of Shaw Trust. Its job is to ensure that it is solvent, well-run, and delivers charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public for which it has been set up.
As part of their role, Trustees:
Shaw Trust is looking for two new Trustees, who will bring senior experience in one or more of the following:
Above all, the successful candidates will have passion for the Trust's impactful and important work, and have personal values which align with those of the Trust.
Olly Benzecry CBE, Chair
Paul Baldwin
Diane Cote
Stephen Pegge
Kalm Paul-Christian
Mike Nussbaum
Lara Oyesanya
Audrey Coutinho
Annmarie Hassall MBE
Steve Shaw
Deborah Dorman
James Stewart OBE
Learn more about the Board here.
This role is unremunerated, but reasonable, pre-agreed domestic travel expenses will be reimbursed.
It is estimated that the time commitment will amount to one to two days per month. Board meetings are held four times per year and all Trustees are also members of one of the four Committees, which also meet quarterly. There will also be an annual strategy away day, extraordinary Committee meetings as required, as well as ad hoc engagement with the Trust's staff, stakeholders and the people it supports. Board meetings and the annual strategy day will be in person in different locations but Committee meetings will be held virtually.
The appointment is for a three-year term, which can be renewed twice at the discretion of the Board.
UK - London
The deadline for consideration is 23 November 2023.
If you would like to register your initial interest in this role, please fill in the form below.
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