Committee Vacancies
Salary: Expenses Paid
Location: The majority of meetings will take place in London
Overview of the opportunities
We are looking to strengthen our Committees by recruiting new members. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals, who are inspired by our mission, to play a leading role in the next phase of our development. We draw our Trustees from our Committees and anticipate that future Board vacancies will be filled from our Committees.
Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is committed to building a culturally diverse team and therefore strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.
In particular, we are seeking to recruit;
- an evaluation, measurement and impact expert to join our Programmes Committee,
- a qualified accountant to join our Finance and Audit Committee and;
- an individual with knowledge of income generation to support across the organisation.
About Dame Kelly Holmes Trust
We are a UK youth sports charity which supports 11-25-year-olds who are harder to engage in both education and in the community. We use the power of world class athletes to train and mentor young people to achieve their potential through personal, social and emotional development programmes. In partnerships nationally and locally, our programmes increase young people’s self-esteem, confidence and resilience which enables them to move into employment, become leaders within their communities, achieve in education and to improve their wellbeing through sport and physical activity.
Since 2008, we’ve empowered tens of thousands of young people facing disadvantage to realise their full potential. This includes leading a healthy lifestyle, enjoying career success and becoming involved in meaningful activities. We’ve also developed the skills of over 400 world class athletes transitioning out of competition, supporting the long-term welfare of the UK’s athlete community.
Across the next 3 years, we will support at least 3,000 young people who are harder to reach, to achieve their potential. Each of these 3,000-young people, will inspire 5 more people within their community through their social action projects.
At any one time, we will be supporting between 1,200 – 1,500 young people facing disadvantage.
200 World class athletes will be trained to make the most of their high performing behaviours to empower young people.
The role of our Committees
The Programmes Committee oversees the strategic aspects of the Dames Kelly Holmes Trust’s programme activities and accountabilities and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees of the Trust. This Committee also monitors the relevant KPI’s and Risks from all of Strategic Goals (ensuring a sustainable legacy for our founder).
The Finance and Audit Committee oversee the strategic aspects of the Trusts financial activities and accountabilities and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees of the Trust. This Committee also monitors the relevant KPIs and Risks and oversees the audit process, ensuring a high level of governance and control at all times.
Both Committees have the authority of the Board to have access to any information or employee of the Trust in the course of undertaking its responsibilities, and to obtain outside legal or other independent advice where required. Person specification for all Committee roles
Essential
- Good independent judgement, evaluation skills and an ability to think analytically
- Strong team player, able to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Willingness and ability to commit the time and energy necessary to support and develop the organisation
- A commitment to the vision and mission of Dame Kelly Holmes Trust
Desirable
- Experience of working with small organisations; managing organisational change; fundraising
- Understanding of charity finance practices including management of restricted and unrestricted funds
- Experience as a trustee or working with a charity board in an executive role
Please view more details here
How to apply
Please send your covering letter and CV to benh@damekellyholmestrust.org.
The closing date for applications 5pm on the 4 March
Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 18 March.
If you would like further information or for an informal discussion about any aspect of the role and / or the work of Dame Kelly Holmes Trust, please contact: Ed Bracher Chair of the Programmes Committee Email:Ed.Bracher@damekellyholmestrust.org or Paula Harris Chair of the F&A Committee Email:Paula.Harris@damekellyholmestrust.org
The Dame Kelly Holmes Trust is committed to building a culturally diverse team and therefore strongly encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds.
