Director

Our charity can be summed up in 4 words: People, Horses, Development, Enrichment. Horses are amazing animals and through them we have the opportunity to make real and lasting differences to the lives of local disabled adults and children.

Role Purpose

The role of a Director at Scropton Riding for the Disabled Centre will require you to:

• Work with fellow Directors to shape, drive and monitor the charity strategy
• Prepare for and participate fully in board meetings
• Promote the work of the charity externally
• Act reasonably in decision-making and leadership of the organisation
• Ensure the proper management and administration of the charity
• Use any specific skills, knowledge or experience you have to help the board of Directors reach quick and sound decisions by leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or on other issues where you have expertise
• Participate in sub-committees
• Select, manage and support the Senior Management
• Manage risks with a considered, proportionate and balanced approach
• Ensure that the charity's values and the principles of RDA are upheld in the delivery of its objectives

Time commitment

Board meetings are usually held monthly, out of normal working hours. In addition, there may be sub-committees to attend where appropriate. Papers for meetings are circulated five working days in advance.

Outside of board and committee meetings, Directors are asked to represent the Centre at events and champion the work of the Centre and RDA to their contacts and networks. In addition, staff sometimes consult with Directors on particular subjects and there are opportunities for Directors to attend project meetings and events.

Directors will spend a minimum of three to four days per quarter on RDA business, with the exception of the Treasurer role which is significantly more. There is also scope for additional hours supporting specific projects.

We are looking for 3 Directors

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

We are seeking a Director who:

• Is committed to the organisation and has sufficient time and willingness to contribute effectively to board proceedings
• Has an understanding of strategy development
• Is able to work effectively as a member of a team
• Is willing to speak up and can remain independent of any influence from another organisation or individual
• Is able to make quick and sound decisions based on an analysis of information presented to them
• Has a passion for the charitable sector and social change, and an understanding of theory of change
• Can manage risks with a balanced and informed approach
• Is committed to the principles of RDA

Desirable

We are seeking a Director who:

• Has an interest in or experience of activities covered by RDA
• Has a reasonable level of understanding about the legal, financial, audit and regulatory requirements of a charity
• Managing relationships between charitable and non-charitable organisations
• Lives or works within the Centre's catchment area
• Has an understanding of disability related issues

Specific skills, experience or knowledge

We would like our new Directors to have strong skills, experience or knowledge of at least one of the following areas:

• Accountancy
• Legal
• Marketing
• Fundraising including grants
• Operations
• Volunteering
• Equestrian
• IT & Communications

The board of directors play a vital role as custodians of the charity, each member of the board must have a unique skill set that collectively can offer the Centre it's best possible chance of not only long term survival but to think big and help the Centre achieve it's vision to be a progressive community based around horses, providing life enhancing opportunities to people with additional needs.

The application process will include an initial phone conversation followed by a more formal interview process.