Opportunities

East Court, College Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 3LT

Registered Charity No: 305211 UK Company No: 468425

Registered Address: 7, Bells Yard, London WC2A 2JR

Click here to apply by emailing Lloyd Richards

Trustee

Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that East Grinstead Memorial Estate Ltd (EGMEL) achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that we have a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the status quo to enable EGMEL to grow and thrive, and through this, achieve our mission.

Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that trustees always act as a group and not as individuals.

Duties:

  • Support and provide advice on our purpose, vision, goals and activities.
  • Approve operational strategies and policies, and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
  • Oversee our financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
  • Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
  • Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
  • Review and approve EGMEL’s financial statements.
  • Provide support and challenge in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
  • Keep abreast of changes in our operating environment.
  • Contribute to regular reviews of our own governance.
  • Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
  • Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect our interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests.
  • Contribute to the broader promotion of EGMEL’s objects, aims and reputation by applying your skills, expertise, knowledge and contacts.

As a small charity, without any employees, there will be times when the trustees will need to be actively involved beyond Board meetings. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, presenting externally, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.

What we are 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.

You do not need previous governance experience – we will provide an induction and full training.

Key attribute needed that you have an interest in the enjoyment, protection and enhancement of a 100-acre community green/ woodland space in the centre of East Grinstead.

Personal skills and qualities:

  • Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
  • 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 discussions.
  • A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
  • Willingness to lead according to our values.
  • Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

Terms of appointment Terms of office:

  • Trustees are appointed for a 3-year term of office, renewal for 2 further terms to a maximum of 9 years.
  • This is a voluntary position, but reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

Time commitment:

  • Attending 4 Board meetings annually. Currently meetings are held in person at Chequer Mead, East Grinstead.
  • Attending occasional meetings as necessary with our key tenants and other stakeholders.

Committee membership:

  • Ad hoc and occasional support through working groups.
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