Prospective Chairman of Trustees or Lead Trustee for Major Projects

We are seeking to appoint a new Trustee who can play a significant strategic role in the coming years. The charity is entering a major growth phase, including delivery of a £3-4m capital project, and we are therefore looking for someone who has the capacity and commitment to take on increasing leadership responsibilities over time. This may include, by agreement, becoming Chair in due course or leading our development function.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are particularly keen to broaden the skills, perspectives and long-term continuity of our Board. The role will suit someone who enjoys strategic thinking, is confident engaging with stakeholders, and is able to commit the time and energy needed for effective succession planning for the charity’s future.

We are an equal opportunities organisation and appointments are made on merit. We warmly welcome expressions of interest from anyone who meets the role requirements.

Our service and our development project are in Thatcham. Trustee meeting locations vary locally, according to need.

About West Berkshire Therapy Centre

Our broad aim is to meet the currently unmet health and well-being needs of the local community and to identify opportunities where we, as part of the 'not-for-profit' sector, can fill some of those gaps and provide helpful, much needed, good quality services. We are planning to construct new premises to include a Hydrotherapy Pool service alongside our award winning power-assisted exercise rehabilitation gym.

Many disabled people find it difficult to take as much exercise as they want or as is generally recommended, limiting their lives and potential.

West Berkshire Therapy Centre is a highly specialised rehabilitation gym, equipped with power-assisted exercise equipment, for the benefit of disabled people from the local community. Following assessment from our therapist, Centre users are able to receive exercise therapy provided by a range of carefully designed and selected machines, easing stiff or reluctant muscles, giving them more strength and co-ordination, improved mobility, better ability to perform tasks of daily living, helping also to manage weight, improve circulation, reduce the risks of serious health problems in later years and more feelings of well-being. Plans are under way to develop a community hydrotherapy pool service on similar lines.

What skills do I need?

• Excellent leadership skills. 
• Vision and passion to help disabled people to receive the help they need, not to provide help that others think should be given.
• A background in the health and social care sector would be useful but is not considered essential 
• Dynamic but disciplined thinking.
• Charisma

When is this role available?

This is a flexible role available on various days/times.

Details

Time commitment: Time commitment is likely to be 2-3 days a week, but less if the right supporting team is in place. Trustee meetings are held on weekdays during working hours.

Where does this role take place?