Key Functions of the Trustee Board Include:

• Ensuring compliance to PCCF’s governing document (constitution), charity law and any other relevant legislation and regulations by establishing a clear vision, set of values and strategy, and ensuring that there is a common understanding of these by trustees, staff and associated personnel.
• To regularly review the PCCF charitable objectives to ensure the continue to be fit for purpose.
• Ensure that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects. That it defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets. 
• Ensure that the major risks to the organisation are regularly identified and reviewed and that systems are in place to mitigate or minimise these risks. Thus, upholding the good name and values of the organisation and of Plumpton College.
• Ensure that the organisation has a governance structure that is appropriate to a charity of its size/complexity, stage of development, and its charitable objects, and reflects the diversity of is its stakeholders. 
• Using any specific skills, knowledge or experience to help the Trustee Board to make sound decisions in the best interest of the charity.

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from people with a broad range of professional, voluntary and lived experience, who will bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.

Personal Skills and Qualities

• Commitment to the ethos and values of the charity & Plumpton College
• Commitment to promotion of equality, diversity and inclusion
• Experience in one or more of the following areas would be a bonus:
  • Income generation/fundraising
  • The charitable sector
  • The land-based sector
  • Food production and associated industries
  • Campaign and/or event management
• A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. 
• 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 and contribute positively to collective decision-making as a team member.
• Ideally, extensive business and/or social networks

Previous trustee experience is not essential. We welcome applications from first-time trustees who share our values and are willing to learn and contribute to the Board's work.

Commitment

A modest but active commitment, including attendance at currently three Board meetings per year, and occasional engagement between meetings.

Board meetings are normally held in person Plumpton College. 

Time to read, reflect and prepare for board papers.

Join us at Plumpton College Charitable Foundation, where your expertise can make a difference.