Director / Trustee

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity which makes a positive difference to the everyday lives of others? Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates. Then why not consider becoming a Director with the Charity of Elizabeth Janes Jones, the David Henry Waring Home and Cranford Cottage Homes charities?

We are an Almshouse charity and provide 103 units of high-quality accommodation for people of limited financial means in Bedfont, Southwest London and have plans to create new units. The charity has been undergoing a review and strengthening of its Governance and has recently agreed a new committee structure of five specialist sub committees, with delegated powers, reporting to the full Board.

Being a Director for our charities is an exciting and challenging role, bringing with it opportunities for applying strategic thinking, planning, creativity, and stewardship which can help guide the Charity to achieve its goals in the management of its properties, a site re-development which is a significant milestone in the Charity’s history. As a Director, you’ll work as part of a board alongside our other Directors and will also have opportunities to work with the CEO, staff, and volunteers, adding to the range of knowledge, skills and experience within the Charity’s team.

As well as bringing fresh ideas to current and future property management and development projects, the Director role also has responsibilities for the governance of the Charity, regulatory compliance matters and the effective stewardship of our finances and resources. We are looking to recruit a new Director to the board. If you would like to become a Director and have an interest in property and housing, then we’d be delighted to hear from you!

The positions are not renumerated and require the following commitments:

• Dedicating the necessary time to prepare for and attending scheduled meetings and other obligations.
• All Directors as well as being required to attend full Board meetings are expected to join at least one of the Charity’s Sub Committees.
• Understanding and accepting the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of directorship of the Charity.
• Respecting and upholding the Charity’s values, staff policies and processes and to applying the generally accepted principles of directorship, selflessness, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and personal leadership.
• Think creatively and identify new directions, whilst preserving the overall purpose of the Charity.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about making a difference to the housing sector we would love to hear from you if you’d like to contribute. There are no specific qualifications required, ideally, we are hoping to find volunteers with experience and knowledge in the following areas:

• Charity law and governance, with a practical understanding of a director's legal duties.
• Housing regulations and management and contributing to the smooth running of a senior management team.
• Familiarity with personal responsibilities and liabilities like that of a director and acting in the best interests of the team and organisation.
• Time management and decision-making skills.
• Management and mitigation of risk, including areas such as finance, reputational and organisational areas.
• Interacting with others and people skills, and a track record of being able to get along with boards, employees, service users and the public.
• Working with and interpreting data and management information to develop plans and help make and support the making of informed decisions.
• An understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Property management and or housing or the legal, accountancy, insurance, risk or building professions.