Director

Organisation overview

Spring into Action is a community interest company based in Accrington in East Lancashire. We set up in 2012 and have a vision of an inclusive society where people with learning disabilities can fully participate. Our aims are to provide opportunities for people with learning disabilities to engage in activities, volunteer within services and find employment. Our services are co-developed and co-delivers with people with lived experience.

Role Details
- Time Commitment: 0-5 hours / month
- Attendance: Mostly at the office. Mostly outside office hoursEstimate of time needed: Attendance at quarterly board meetings, plus additional as descibed or as required - to be discussed

Role Description

Following a skills audit we have identified gaps on our board and wish to fill these gaps in order to expand the breadth of its skills, expertise and diversity.  We are looking for people with skills in Finance, Fundraising, Marketing, Legal, Strategy, Commissioning or a mix of these. We are looking for at least 2-3 people to join our board.

We are seeking individuals who are passionate about our cause and who are willing and able to devote the necessary time and effort to the organisation, able to think creatively, speak up and have an understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of the directorship (Please note that we are a CIC - community interest company registered with Companies House)

Please note below the commitment we expect from our board:

4 board meetings per year, 1 away day, plus commitment to joining a sub-group (4 meetings per year) and/or taking lead on a specific area, which might include working closely with the managing director and/or staff members. Board meetings take place in BB5 in person so you must be able to travel to this location. Meetings normally take place in the evening, around 6pm - 8pm

Additionally, if you have finance skills, we would like support 1-3 hours per month to support some of the day-to-day finances, this may initially include helping to recruit a volunteer to support this function, or this may be something you could take on. Experience in managing or overseeing grant funding / charity finances would be preferred.

Required Skills & Experience

We are ideally looking for people who have experience of operating on a board or committee in a charitable, public sector or commercial organisation, or who have worked closely with a board in their professional careers. 

As well as the key skills we are looking here we are looking for people who can give a commitment to the organisation and a willingness to devote the necessary time and effort required.

Due to a board member stepping down we have an immediate need for someone with finance skills as described but also have vacancies which skills and experience in marketing, fundraising and legal.

This opportunity is available through Reach Volunteering - please apply here