Trustee for Advantage Schools

Advantage Schools has an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional looking to develop new skills as well as making a positive contribution to the local communities across Bedfordshire.

Ideally suited to professionals with experience of leadership and decision-making, the role of Trustee is challenging but very rewarding with real scope for personal and professional development as well as enhancing the life chances of our pupils.

· HR recruitment and personnel management

· Mergers and acquisitions

· Audit

· Risk

· Finance

No specific qualifications are required to become a Trustee, but there are certain expectations. We are seeking people who have enthusiasm, time, a skill set and a real desire to make a significant difference to children. You will need to be able to work as part of a team and commit to attend meetings, training and school and trust monitoring visits. You will need to take a strategic view of the priorities in running a charity. The majority of trust board and committee meetings are held on-line; however, you will be expected to attend a strategy day and at least one trust board meeting in-person.

We'd love to hear from you if you feel you have skills that the board and trust would benefit from.

If this opportunity interests you and you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Mikhaela Chapman ***email_hidden*** who will be able to arrange a meeting with Stuart Lock, CEO or Mark McCourt, Chair of the Trust Board.

TO APPLY

To apply for this position, please complete the application form which is attached below and return it to Mikhaela.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount and all our staff share this view. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.