We’re one of Scotland’s fastest growing charities, improving outcomes for children by supporting their Dads and families. We are currently looking for two trustees to join our dynamic voluntary Board team at an exciting time.
Our aim is to improve outcomes for children to ensure the best start in life by providing support to Dads and families. Our hope is through achieving this, there will be a larger shift in society toward accepting the vital role Dads play.
We currently have a vacancy for a Board member to join our Board of Trustees. As a Trustee Board Member, your responsibilities will include:
We're particularly looking for applicants with employment law experience, or applicants who have used Dads Rock services in the past.
Remuneration/Expenses
This is an unpaid role however reasonable expenses associated with the role can be reimbursed.
Time commitment:
Main duties:
To ensure that Dads Rock:
Contribute actively to the role of Trustee by:
In addition to the above duties of all Trustees, each Trustee should use any specific knowledge or experience they may have to help the Board reach sound decisions. This will involve scrutinising Board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, and providing advice and guidance requested by the Board on new initiatives or other issues relevant to the area of work in which the Trustee has special expertise.
Person Specification:
Essential attributes
Desirable attributes
Trustee Induction includes:
An induction meeting with the Chair and if desired to be peer supported by an existing Trustee.
Benefits of becoming a Trustee:
The knowledge that you are playing a vital role in the running and development of Dads Rock; enabling the organisation to continue its work and make a difference to Scottish society.
The opportunity to enhance your existing skills and knowledge relating to the development of an innovative and dynamic voluntary organisation.
The ability to enhance your network and broaden your experience of the third sector.
If you share our vision and are committed to improving outcomes for Dads, children and families, please forward your CV and covering letter to Chair@dadsrock.org.uk for the attention of our Chair, Gavin Wilson.
The closing date for applications is 19th December 2023.