About Hannakins
Hannakins Farm Community Centre provides local facilities for hire, and is used by various Clubs, Groups and members of the public. The Centre is run by West Billericay Community Association Ltd, a registered charity, and overseen by a board of volunteer trustees.
We are looking to appoint a new trustee who can bring experience and practical support to help ensure the Centre continues to serve the local community.
About the role
This role would suit someone local to Billericay, possibly retired or semi-retired.
As a trustee, you will share responsibility for the governance and oversight of the charity. You will work with the other trustees and Centre Manager to make decisions in the best interests of the charity.
Alongside the normal duties of a charity trustee, the successful person would need to be able to attend the Centre regularly, usually around once a week, and be available on an occasional ad hoc basis where practical issues arise.
This is not a paid role.
Key responsibilities
- Help set and review the overall direction, priorities and future for the Centre.
- Ensure the charity is acting in line with the charity commission.
- Support good governance, including policies, procedures, records and meetings
- Help with oversight of facilities, maintenance, contractors, health and safety, and operational matters.
- Provide practical support to the Centre Manager through regular and ad hoc site visits.
- Attend monthly trustee meetings and contribute to trustee board decisions.
We are looking for someone who has
- Previous experience in business, management, governance, finance, facilities, operations or similar.
- Good judgement and the confidence to deal with practical and strategic issues.
- A genuine interest in helping protect and improve a valued community facility.
- Bonus if you have experience with community centres, sports clubs, voluntary organisations or local facilities.
Location:
- Billericay CM12 0SY (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Billericay CM12 0SY
