Volunteer Trustee - to join RSPCA Sunderland, Hartlepool & South Tyneside branch | RSPCA Sunder[...]

RSPCA Sunderland, Hartlepool & South Tyneside; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Trustee to join their team and contribute to improving animal welfare. This vital role involves supporting and shaping the charity's strategic direction while ensuring the smooth operation of its services. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, and a passion for animal welfare. As a Trustee, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of animals and help secure the financial viability of the organization. If you're driven to make a difference in your community, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as a trustee or chairperson is beneficial.
• Passion for improving animal welfare is essential.

Responsibilities

• Chair meetings and ensure smooth operation of the charity.
• Promote the charity's cause to the community.

Skills

Accountancy

Financial planning and budgeting

Developing commercial/traded income streams

Strategic planning

Charity retail

Chairing meetings

Business planning

Marketing

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Trustee to join our team and contribute to our mission of helping animals in need.

What difference will you make?

We cover a large area in the North East of England within the Sunderland, Hartlepool and South Tyneside district and fundraise within this area. The animal welfare services that we offer include:

• Subsidised microchipping, neutering and emergency treatment for owned animals
• Advice and education
• Pet food bank
• Vet clinic days
• Seminars

As one of our trustees, you will support and shape our charitable work and strategic direction to help us achieve our goals in increasing the quality of animal welfare within the Sunderland, Hartlepool and South Tyneside areas. This is a vital role, helping ensure we can continue our work in animal welfare. You will have a real opportunity to use your skills to benefit the community and protect animals.

What are we looking for?

We welcome applications from people of all social and cultural backgrounds who are passionate about improving animal welfare. Experience as a trustee or chairperson is beneficial. We are particularly interested in candidates with knowledge or experience in:

• Accountancy
• Financial planning and budgeting
• Developing commercial/traded income streams
• Strategic planning
• Charity retail
• Chairing meetings
• Business planning
• Marketing

This role aims to fill a gap in the skills shared by our current board of trustees and to help secure the future financial viability of our branch.

What will you be doing?

As a Trustee, you will play a vital role in chairing meetings, ensuring the smooth operation of our charity, and promoting our cause to the community. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and leadership skills, be well-organized, and possess a genuine passion for animal welfare. If you are driven to make a positive impact on the lives of animals and are committed to furthering our charity's reach, we want to hear from you!