Trustee

About Hamelin

Hamelin exists to reimagine life for autistic adults and people with learning disabilities, enabling limitless possibilities. Through person-centred care, we foster compassionate communities where everyone can realise their dreams.

As a new trustee, you will need to evidence and demonstrate commitment and be fully engaged and motivated by our vision for Hamelin and bring the necessary experience, expertise, and energy to ensure we are able to achieve all that we hope to achieve.

Hamelin relies on the support and guidance of a dedicated and skilled Board of Trustees, who are actively involved in the charity's strategic direction, governance, and decision-making and who will be fundamental in driving the future direction and achievement of our strategic ambitions.

This role provides the opportunity to undertake an influential and valuable role and benefit from and witness the positive impact on people’s lives, on the communities we serve, and on the strategic direction of the charity.

Additionally, this role requires working collaboratively with our Chief Executive and the senior team, ensuring that services continue to be developed in partnership with stakeholders and especially the people, families, and communities we serve.

Experience required

• Significant senior strategic leadership experience.
• Successful track record of achievement throughout your career.
• Entrepreneurial, with the ability to successfully navigate strategic, financial, operational and reputational challenges.
• Experience in external representation, delivering presentations, and managing stakeholders.

Knowledge & Skills required

• An understanding and acceptance of the role and responsibilities of a trustee.
• Broad knowledge of the charity sector and current issues affecting it.
• Sound independent judgement, strategic vision, and the ability to think creatively.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and relationship building skills, with the ability to engage with staff, volunteers and the people we support.
• Commitment to fairness and to promoting equality and inclusion.

Attributes

• Palpable passion and commitment to our work and the impact we achieve.
• Curiosity to interrogate and challenge how we work to drive operational efficiency and improvements.
• Ability and willingness to contribute to the work of the Board, optimising your skills, perspectives, experience, and knowledge and actively engaging in subjects and agenda items outside your areas of expertise.
• Ability to commit the necessary time and effort to conduct the role well, including travel, preparing for Committee and Board meetings in advance and attending events

Additional requirements will be specific to the area of expertise e.g. care, finance, marketing.

Time Commitment

• Attendance at four in-person Board meetings per year in Billericay.
• Attendance at quarterly online subcommittee meetings.

• Additional activities as required to fulfil trustee responsibilities.

   

Safeguarding

Hamelin is dedicated to safeguarding the individuals we support. Trustees must adhere to Hamelin’s Safeguarding and Whistleblowing Policies and complete relevant safeguarding training.