- Advertised from 23rd November 2023
Role
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:
- Setting and maintaining the strategic direction of the organisation
- Sharing responsibility for Board decisions
- Maintaining an overview of the organisations financial performance
- Ensuring appropriate governance is in place
- Attend quarterly Board Meetings.
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:
- You will be expected to commit to serving on the Board for a minimum of three years.
- Board Meetings take place approximately every quarter and are usually on Zoom. Dates for the following calendar year are circulated prior to, and agreed at, the last meeting of the year.
- To represent Dads Rock at other internal and external events depending on your availability.
- To participate in appropriate sub-committee groups – depending on your area of expertise and availability.
- To attend any other meetings and events by agreement of the Board, as well as our Annual General Meeting.
Main duties:
To ensure that Dads Rock:
- Complies with its governing documents, such as our Constitution and Policies
- Pursues its charitable objects as defined in its Constitution
- Applies its resources exclusively in furtherance of its objects, i.e. Dads Rock must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are
- Has an effective and efficient administration
- Is financially stable.
Contribute actively to the role of Trustee by:
- Attending Board meetings and other meetings and events
- Offer support and challenge to board colleagues and staff, adhering to collective responsibility once decisions are made
- Setting and reviewing operational policy and practice
- Defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
- Safeguard the good name and values of DR
- Protect and manage the tangible assets (property etc.) of the organisation and to ensure the proper investment of all funds
- Promote and represent DR externally as required.
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
- An interest in the ethos and aims of Dads Rock.
- An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.
- Commitment to preparing for and attending board meetings and other meetings and events.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality on personal and sensitive information.
- The ability to work as part of the team of Trustees in order to reach sound and fair decisions.
- Ability to understand and analyse complex information, often presented in report form.
- Ability to contribute to Dads Rock strategic planning process.
- To be able to represent at least one key skill/knowledge area on the Board.
- To ensure that you are not disqualified from being a trustee for any reason.
Desirable attributes
- Given the aims of the charity, trustees with experience of one or more of the following areas is beneficial:
- Third Sector
- Finance
- Fundraising
- Fatherhood
- Marketing and Communications (including digital)
- Legal
- Early Years
- Healthcare (NHS)
- Local Authority (i.e. Education and/or Social Work)
- Social Enterprise
- Human Resources
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.
Application notes
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.
The Relationships Scotland Network is the largest provider of family and relationship support in the country. We offer relationship counselling, family mediation and child contact centres through a network of 21 member services across Scotland, which provide face-to-face support to around 18,000 people each year.
We are looking for two new Trustees to help build upon the strong existing skills within our current Board. In particular we are looking for people with the following:
To help build upon the strong existing skills within our current board. In particular we are looking for people with the following:
• Knowledge of the challenges facing children and families today
• Scottish Government, Local Authority or other public sector experience
• Traditional and Social Media/IT skills
The trustee role would include four board meetings a year (currently two in person, and two online), along with the potential to take on some additional responsibilities as required.
We want our Board to reflect the diversity of the modern communities we work with, and value the benefits of having different experience and points of view on our Board. We particularly welcome applications from people living with a disability or long-term health condition, LGBTQ+ people, younger people and those from ethnic minority communities
Relationships Scotland is the largest provider of family and relationship support in the country. We offer relationship counselling, family mediation and child contact centres through a network of 21 Member Services across Scotland. Around 18,000 people receive a face-to-face service each year.
We are looking to appoint a new treasurer to join our Board. The treasurer will be responsible for overseeing financial matters on behalf of our Board and will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation has robust financial processes to ensure it meets its legal and constitutional requirements. While we encourage and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, we are keen to hear from candidates that have experience of charity financial management or are chartered in a suitable accountancy field.
This role would include four board meetings a year (currently a mix of in person and online), along with four online Office Bearer meetings each year, and our AGM.
We want our Board to reflect the diversity of the modern communities we work with, and value the benefits of having different experience and points of view on our Board. We particularly welcome applications from people living with a disability or long-term health condition, LGBTQ+ people, younger people and those from ethnic minority communities.
Board Trustee – Honorary Treasurer
- Management Board
- Unpaid
- Hybrid: Edinburgh, Glasgow or Remote
- Closing 12th August 2024
The role can be based in Edinburgh, Glasgow or undertaken remotely.
To help govern and lead us we are recruiting a trustee who will succeed the position of honorary treasurer. Working alongside the current trustee before their planned departure there will a period of crossover to ensure a smooth transition. Our volunteer trustees must share our values, believe in our purpose and be passionate about putting children first.
You must be able to demonstrate sound, independent judgement and have an ability to be strategic, open minded and to work collaboratively and collectively. You should have great interpersonal skills, have an ability to challenge constructively where required and be able to critically assess and analyse complex issues. Good listening and communication skills are essential.
The specific skills required for this role are accountancy, and specifically experience in any or all of financial reporting, management accounting delivery or oversight, auditing or general financial management. Fulfilling an existing role or a recent past role in any of these domains will be required, and any experience of non-executive roles using your financial specialism in the charity sector would be a bonus.
We are especially keen to attract trustees with experience in digital technologies and specific knowledge of professional practice in health, social work, justice with experience of strategic service delivery for children in need of care and protection.
We are proud of the way we do things at Children 1st, we put relationships, rights, respect and compassion at the heart of everything we do, and we believe that with the best people delivering the best quality support, amazing transformation can take place. With this in mind we are actively recruiting those who have been historically excluded from governance roles and want to broaden our representation, inclusion and diversity so that we truly represent all of Scotland’s children. If you think you don’t fit the traditional profile of a board member but believe in our purpose and want to make a contribution to our work, please do get in touch. We will offer support and flexibility to ensure any barriers to your involvement are removed.
Our team is expanding and we are looking for an additional part time Dads Worker to Support Dads, children and families across North Ayrshire. This role involves engaging with Dads and families to offer bespoke support and signposting in both one to one and small group settings.
Working alongside our existing Dads worker and health and social care professionals in the universal early years team, you will help provide Dads and other male carers with the tools they need to become more confident and resilient and ensure the best start in life for their children.
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