Trustee – Vice Chair with Governance Portfolio

At this exciting time, the Base71, Barnsley Youth Zone team is seeking to build the Board of Trustees, expanding to bring in new perspectives, skills and experiences. At this point they are specifically looking for a Governance Trustee, who will also take on the role of Vice Chair.

Projects of this scale and ambition come around rarely. There’s a unique opportunity here to create meaningful change and we would very much like you to consider finding out more about the difference you could make in Barnsley – for today and for tomorrow.

Read the Trustee Recruitment Pack

Trustee responsibilities

• Always act in the best interests of the Youth Zone exercising the same duty of care that a prudent person of business would in looking after the affairs of someone for whom he/she had responsibility
• Act as a group and not as an individual
• Ensure that the Youth Zone complies with charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• Ensure that the Youth Zone pursues its purpose as set out in its M&AA, its objectives as defined in the OnSide DNA and other provisions as outlined in the OnSide Network Agreement and in the overall Youth Zone Strategy and Business plans
• Ensure that the Youth Zone applies its resources wisely and applies ‘best value’ principles
• Contribute actively to the board of trustees’ role in giving firm strategic direction to the Chief Executive in setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets
• Contribute actively to Board Meetings and other appropriate events and Youth Zone activities
• Safeguard the reputation and values of the Youth Zone
• Ensure the financial stability of the Youth Zone
• Ensure that there is a suitable framework of internal controls and risk management in place that are regularly reviewed and updated

Support for Trustees

Becoming a charity Trustee is a commitment, but it is also a very rewarding experience.

• A unique chance to give back to the community
• An opportunity to learn new skills
• A chance to make new networks
• Brilliant for your CV

We strive to provide the best support possible so that Youth Zone Trustees feel equipped to fulfil their duty and are enabled to gain the most from the experience.

• We provide training to all our board members on safeguarding and governance along with a comprehensive induction.
• Each member also receives a Trustee’s Handbook which includes all our policies, values and guidance.
• Buddying up and mentor schemes are available to support skill development, if required.
• Chance to join in sessions with the young people, to better understand our values, mission and work.
• National “OnSide Summit” events where Trustees come together from across the country and share best practice.

How to apply

Please email your CV and a brief covering letter stating why you want to be a part of our journey, and why you feel your skill set would be ideal to fulfil the role of Vice Chair with Governance portfolio to –

mandy.carlson@barnsleyyouthzone.org

If you have what we are looking for, we will arrange for a conversation with the Chair and the Chief Executive. This will be a chance for us to get to know you and also give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

We are open to applications until Monday the 24th March, but may close the process earlier if we find the right candidate.

We look forward to meeting you!