YSS is currently embarking on an exciting journey of growth and development and are seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join their Trustee Board.
About YSS:
YSS is a register charity established in 1986, providing support to individuals across Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Telford, and Shropshire. Annually, the charity works with approximately 2,000 people and their services span the criminal justice system, children’s services, and health and social care.
YSS is looking for Trustees who can help strengthen and deepen their reach with stakeholders, communities, and funders. There are a minimum of 3 positions available, focussing on the following areas:
- Finance Experience – professional operational experience of working within finance, such as overseeing budgets and forecasting.
- Criminal Justice – professional operational experience of working within the criminal justice system.
- Regional knowledge and experience of Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin.
Summary of the role:
All trustees have a shared responsibility for setting strategic aims, objective, and direction. Volunteers should ensure YSS achieves its objectives, represents stakeholder’s interests, and act as an ambassador for the charity.
Trustees should also:
- Support and challenge the management team to deliver the strategic plan of YSS.
- Always act in the Charity’s best interest with care and skills to ensure the organisation is accountable. This would be accountable to its purpose, staff and volunteers, funders, users and the law.
The trustees have responsibility for helping to ensure the aims and objectives of the charity are aligned with the financial position of the charity and providing guidance on the financial planning and management for the organisation. Specific duties include liaising with the management team on financial matters and supporting any engagement with the charity’s auditors or other such regulatory requirements.
How to apply:
- Deadline for applications is the 28th February 2025.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
- Appointment is subject to eligibility in line with The Charity Commission criteria
Worcestershire businesses interested in applying should send their CV and covering letter to stuart.mcculloch@yss.org.uk
To arrange a formal discussion, please contact Debb Grantham at Deb.Grantham@yss.org.uk or on 07989304695.
To find out more about YSS and the full Trustee Recruitment pack, please visit – Home | YSS
