Trustee Recruitment

Carers Support West Sussex currently has 9 Trustees, including the Chair. We are looking to add a further two Trustees to our friendly and inclusive Board.

We are looking to recruit Trustees who have interest, enthusiasm and energy to help with our support to unpaid family and friend carers in West Sussex. In particular, we are looking for individuals with either a background in Media Management/PR & Comms, Corporate Fundraising or Carers / NHS Operational delivery. Ideally with some knowledge or direct experience of the role of a carer and the challenges that they face. Within our Board we look to embrace diversity of background, life experience, career path and thinking.

Joining Carers Support West Sussex as a Trustee is a chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of unpaid carers in West Sussex. You’ll form part of a passionate, collaborative team committed to improving services and championing carers’ rights. Whether you are looking to give back as a result of your personal experience as a carer and desire to share your insight and experience, or to share your professional and/or technical experience, we are looking forward to hearing from you.

For full details and how to apply please refer to our website  https://www.carerssupport.org.uk/board-of-trustees

What skills do I need?

Key skills we are seeking:

Media Management/PR and Comms - Individuals will have experience in digital marketing, social media strategy, and/or digital service delivery, with a solid understanding of how these tools can support non profit growth, engagement, and impact. You’ll help provide strategic guidance on our digital presence, support digital innovation, and ensure our online platforms align with our purpose and values.

Charity Fundraising - Individuals will have a proven track record in charity fundraising, at a mid to senior level with a deep understanding of various fundraising streams such as grant funding raising, corporate fundraising or individual giving.

Health and Social care operational delivery - Individuals will bring valuable insight from either a caregiving background or operational experience within the NHS. You will have a strong understanding of the challenges faced by carers or frontline Health and Social Care services, with the ability to offer strategic guidance on service delivery, partnership working, and policy impact. Your professional experience will help ensure our work remains relevant, effective, and responsive to the needs of carers.

When do I need to be available?

Details

The role of Trustee is unpaid, our Board of Trustees are all skilled volunteers. All give around 5 - 10 hours of unpaid time per month to the charity, dependent upon their other commitments. Expenses for travel may be claimed. The Board meets 4 times per year. Two of the meetings are face to face with a workshop starting after lunch followed by the Board meeting and the other two being virtual Board meetings on MS Teams held late afternoon.