Community Trust Trustee

ROLE OVERVIEW

Luton Town FC Community Trust is the official charity of Luton Town Football Club, using the power and reach of football to create positive change across Luton, Bedfordshire and the communities we serve.

We are seeking committed and experienced individuals to join our Board of Trustees and help guide the next phase of the Trust’s development.

Trustees are collectively responsible for the governance and strategic direction of the charity. Working alongside fellow Trustees and the Head of Community Trust, Board members provide strategic oversight, constructive challenge and support to ensure the Trust remains well governed, financially sustainable and focused on achieving its charitable objectives.

This is a voluntary, non-executive position. Trustees are not responsible for the day-to-day management of the Trust but play an important role in ensuring the organisation is effectively led, appropriately scrutinised and positioned for long term success.

JOB PURPOSE

As a Trustee, you will share collective responsibility for the governance of Luton Town FC Community Trust and ensure the charity is managed in accordance with its governing document, charitable objectives and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

You will contribute your skills, experience and perspective to Board discussions and decisions, helping to shape organisational strategy, oversee performance and risk, and ensure the Trust continues to deliver meaningful impact for the communities it serves.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Contribute to the development, approval and oversight of the Trust’s strategic direction and priorities.

· Ensure the Trust pursues its charitable objectives and operates in accordance with its governing document and relevant charity law and regulation.

· Provide appropriate scrutiny, support and constructive challenge to the Head of Community Trust and Senior Management Team.

· Monitor organisational performance, impact and progress against agreed strategic objectives.

· Maintain appropriate oversight of the Trust’s finances, resources, risk management and long-term sustainability.

· Ensure appropriate standards of governance, safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion are maintained.

· Contribute effectively to Board discussions and collective decision making, always acting in the best interests of the charity.

· Attend and actively participate in Board meetings and an appropriate Board Sub-Committee.

· Use relevant professional knowledge, experience and networks to support the development of the Trust where appropriate.

· Act as an ambassador for Luton Town FC Community Trust, promoting its work and reputation within professional and community networks.

· Attend Trust activities, events and other engagements where appropriate.

MAIN JOB REQUIREMENTS AND PERSON SPECIFICATION

Education/Qualifications/Training:

Essentials

• A genuine commitment to the vision, mission and values of Luton Town FC Community Trust.

• An understanding of the legal duties and responsibilities of a charity Trustee.

• Ability to think strategically and contribute effectively to Board-level discussions and decision making.

• Sound judgement and the confidence to provide constructive challenge while working collaboratively.

• Commitment to acting with integrity, accountability and in the best interests of the charity.

• Ability to analyse information and contribute to decisions relating to performance, finance, risk and organisational development.

• Commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.

• Willingness and ability to dedicate sufficient time to Board meetings, Sub-Committee responsibilities and wider Trust activity.

• Ability to work collaboratively with fellow Trustees and maintain an effective relationship with the Head of Community Trust and Senior Management Team.

We particularly welcome experience in:

• Commercial development, marketing and communications

• Fundraising, philanthropy and income generation

• Strong connections to Luton and Bedfordshire

• Lived experience relevant to the communities the Trust serves

• Public health and reducing health inequalities

Time Commitment

Trustees are expected to attend up to four scheduled Board meetings each year and contribute to an appropriate Sub-Committee. Trustees should also allow reasonable additional time to read Board papers, attend occasional Trust events and provide advice or support between meetings where appropriate.

Trustees are encouraged to engage with the work of the Trust beyond formal meetings to develop an understanding of our programmes, participants and communities.

Additional Information

• This is a voluntary role.

• Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

The Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Club has systems in place to ensure that the welfare of vulnerable groups is dealt with appropriately and sensitively. Everyone working at the Club has a duty of care to safeguard the welfare of children and young people by creating an environment that protects them from harm. Our standards of practice ensure all staff are fully aware and understand their responsibilities under safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.

The Club ensures that all staff that have a direct responsibility for children, young people or vulnerable adults, have been subject to the most stringent of recruitment practices which include Criminal Record Checks and reference checks. These staff are alert to signs of abuse or maltreatment and will refer concerns to the relevant Designated Safeguarding Officers using the agreed safeguarding procedures.

EQUALITY STATEMENT

The individual must at all times, carry out their duties with due regard to the Clubs policies and procedures and in particular the Club’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.

The individual must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation, or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders. The individual must contribute to encouraging equality and respecting diversity by embedding such values in the workplace and challenging inappropriate behaviour and processes.