THAT Food Bank is a charity based in Queensway, Newton Abbot which is actively working to alleviate poverty in our community.
Assisting those struggling financially and the homeless by supplying them with essential items such as food and toiletries. We also provide home start packs, fuel key top ups and offer information and a place to chat.
We are looking to appoint a new Trustee of the Foodbank, a voluntary unpaid role leading and steering the charity to fulfil its aims.
The role
As a Trustee of THAT Foodbank, you will provide leadership and direction as a member of the Board of Trustees, supporting it to fulfil its responsibilities for the overall governance and strategic direction of the Foodbank. You will have oversight of the charity’s activities guiding it within its core purpose ensuring the Foodbank abides by its constitutional, financial and legal obligations. Working with the other Trustees you will oversee the charity’s resources and long-term plans. Your support will make a real impact within the community, ensuring families and individuals who are facing the very real issue of food poverty are not alone and receive the help they need.
The qualities you will need
You will have experience in working as part of a team and networking inside and outside of the organisation, ideally in a charity environment. You will have a broad range of experience in business or public service
You will have excellent interpersonal, decision making and relationship building skills as well as team working, IT and presentation abilities. You will be able to demonstrate tact, integrity, accountability and objectivity and you will be passionate about the work we do and have a commitment to our charity and its cause.
The position is initially for a period of 1 year, is unpaid and the hours are completely flexible and may involve evening and weekend attendance at events and meetings. May involve travel and working from home.
To Apply:
Please email [email protected] indicating your interest and we will send you a full role description and person specification to enable you to make a formal application. Please mark your email: For the attention of the Trustees. If you wish to phone for an informal chat, please call 01626 437310.
Closing date for formal applications: 4 October 2024
Interview date: 11 October 2024