Volunteer Trustee to join sporting charity | Wrexham Tennis Centre

WREXHAM TENNIS CENTRE; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable sporting organisation in Wrexham seeks enthusiastic individuals for its board of trustees. Applicants will help oversee management and strategy while promoting community participation in healthy recreation. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a commitment to equity and diversity. Previous governance experience is not required, as training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to act in the best interests of the organisation.
• Willingness to accept responsibilities and liabilities as a trustee.
• Strong personal commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management and administration of the charity.
• Support and challenge the executive team.
• Promote community participation in healthy recreation.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Creative thinking

Strategic thinking

Commitment to equity and diversity

Job description

Wrexham Tennis and Padel Centre (WT&PC) is the largest indoor tennis facility in Wales, and one of the largest in Great Britain. Our charity provides sporting opportunities for individuals across North Wales and beyond.

What difference will you make?

As part of our board you will play a vital role in making sure that Wrexham Tennis and Padel Centre achieves its core purpose. As part of the board you will oversee the overall management and administration of the charity, and ensure that WT&PC has a clear strategy. Just as importantly, you will help to support and challenge the executive team to enable the Centre to grow and thrive, and through this, support our customers and users as best as we can.

What are we looking for?

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. Whilst experience as a trustee is valued, you do not need previous governance experience – we will provide a full induction and training. We are not expressly seeking candidates with experience in tennis, or sport. We would welcome applications from anyone interested in supporting our charitable organisation. We would prefer applicants to live locally to Wrexham, or be willing to travel to attend meetings in person where possible. Personal skills and qualities Willingness and ability to understand and accept your responsibilities and liabilities as a trustee and to act in the best interests of the organisation An ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement and work effectively as a board member Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion Enthusiasm for our vision and mission; promoting community participation in healthy recreation, in particular through tennis and padel

What will you be doing?

As a registered charity, we exist to Promote community participation in healthy recreation, and Advance the physical education of young people, and others, within our community We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to support our experienced board of trustees. In particular, we are keen to recruit individuals with experience in communications and digital marketing, fundraising or human resources, but we would welcome applications from any interested party.