Volunteer SCF Trustee and Director – Governance Lead | Sussex Cancer Fund

Sussex Cancer Fund; Brighton; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate individual to join their board as a Trustee and Director for Governance. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the governance framework of a charity dedicated to improving cancer care in Sussex. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience from the commercial sector, particularly in governance and compliance, and will be committed to promoting fairness and diversity. This volunteer position allows you to make a significant impact while collaborating with a dynamic team focused on strategic goals and operational excellence. If you are enthusiastic about contributing to a meaningful cause and shaping governance practices, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Management and governance experience, preferably from a commercial environment.
• Functional leadership expertise in Compliance from various perspectives.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the SCF governance framework aligned with best practices.
• Contribute to strategy, operational plans, and risk management.

Skills

Governance experience

Compliance expertise

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Volunteer SCF Trustee and Director – Governance Lead | Sussex Cancer Fund

Bring your expertise in compliance & governance to help shape our strategies & improve cancer care in Sussex. Experience in the not-for-profit sector is welcome but not essential.

What difference will you make?

This is a wonderful opportunity to lead and further shape the SCF governance framework – ensuring the Board’s strategies, processes, policies and accountability mechanisms are consistently aligned with best governance practice – and to contribute to achieving our strategic goals and delivering on our annual plans.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a business leader with management and governance experience, who is approaching retirement or recently retired from a commercial environment – in for example the medical, care, retail or hospitality sectors, focusing on outstanding service to patients/clients/customers. Must have functional leadership expertise and experience in Compliance – which may be from a Legal, Regulatory, Human Resources, or Sustainability perspective. We value transferable governance and leadership experience from a range of sectors.

Personal skills and qualities

We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board. A clear communicator with strong influencing skills and the ability to manage change effectively, and who fully understands the importance of governance in supporting innovation. Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organization. Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good independent judgement and to work effectively as a board member. A strong personal commitment to fairness, diversity and inclusion. Enthusiasm for our purpose and vision. Willingness to lead/participate according to our core values.

What will you be doing?

• Work as a key member of the SCF team to deliver our strategy and operational plans.
• Lead and actively further shape the SCF governance framework – ensuring the Board’s strategies, processes, policies and accountability mechanisms are consistently aligned with best practice appropriate to the size of the charity.
• Bring energy, business experience, enthusiasm & commitment to the leadership team and broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
• Lead on reviewing and proposing updates to the SCF Memorandum of Association & policy reviews.
• Support and provide input to SCF’s purpose, vision, goals, operating plans, budgets & activities.
• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored & controlled effectively.
• Review & approve SCF’s financial statements.
• Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
• Contribute to the broader promotion of SCF’s objectives, aims & reputation by applying skills, expertise, energy, knowledge & networks/contacts.
• As a smaller charity, be actively involved beyond Board meetings, which may involve leading & contributing to projects.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Volunteer

Job function

Governance

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care