The Robins Foundation is inviting applications to join its board of trustees. The Charity is seeking applications with specific professional backgrounds to supplement existing expertise on the board.
We are looking for Trustees with experience in Finance and Charity Accounting, though we welcome applications from all sectors.
We also want our Trustees to be representative of diverse communities, so we actively encourage applications from ethnic minorities, disabled people and anyone who identifies as part of a community that is underrepresented in the charity.
Role Status: Unpaid Role (Voluntary role, but all reasonable expenses will be reimbursed)
Location: Ashton Gate Stadium/Home based
Role Term: Part time, fixed term (Initial 3-year term with an option to extend to a maximum of 9 years)
Application Deadline: 24th June 2022
Background
The Robins Foundation is the Charity of Bristol City Football Club. The Foundation’s mission is to bring the club and community together.
The Foundation work across Bristol with a primary focus on Young People and families, areas of deprivation and South Bristol.
The Foundation delivers programmes and services that support people who feel that they have been written off by society. Our high-quality, targeted work focuses on three key areas: Health and Wellbeing, Education and Employability, and Youth Engagement.
Current Picture
The Robins Foundation has steadily grown programmes and services over the last five years. A new strategy was launched in 2022 to set the direction for the Foundation over the next three years.
Skills and experience required
We welcome applications from any candidate who can demonstrate such expertise and skills as:
All Trustees are expected to uphold and represent the Robins Foundation's purpose, vision, values and mission in a personal and professional capacity. The board of trustees will consider any applicant who brings the right skills and experience forward. Being a Bristol City supporter is not a prerequisite.
The Board comprises of ten trustees; three trustees nominated by Bristol City Football Club and seven independent trustees.
The successful candidate will be required to spend a minimum of 12 days per annum on work for the Robins Foundation,including Board Meetings, the AGM, an annual 1:2:1 performance review with the Chair, and an annual Board away day and at least 4 Board subcommittee meetings per year.
It is expected that the Trustee will support and participate in some Robins Foundation events throughout the year and provide ad-hoc support to the Robins Foundation team and Board as required.
The Robins Foundation is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse Board of Trustees and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from disabled people and those from an ethnic minority background.
All suitably experienced applicants will receive consideration for these positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief(s), gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, or pregnancy or maternity.
The Robins Foundation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and adults at risk and requires all employees to share this commitment and promote the welfare of these groups.
Application Process
• An application form must be completed.
• Applications should be submitted via Breathe HR platform - https://hr.breathehr.com/v/trustee-23587
• The deadline for applications is 6 pm, 24th June 2022
• Applications with the relevant skills and experience will be invited for an informal conversation with the chair of the board or CEO, either in person or via video call.
• A formal interview process will then take place for short-listed candidates with a sub-group of Trustees.
• Successful candidates will be appointed subject to approval at a Robins Foundation Board Meeting/AGM.
Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, and reprimands, including those that are considered ‘spent’ as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check (with children’s barred list check) and references.
Personal Specification:
Essential
Desirable
All trustee roles recruited are required to be filled with individuals who:
The Robins Foundation Board of Trustees is committed to having a diverse board to bring the best governance and support to the staff team.
Duties as a Trustee-