TRUSTEE ROLE

We consider governance to be an incredibly important part of our organisation. Trustees play a critical role in the safe running of our trust and seek to hold us to account and to raise standards.

The board of trustees are both charity trustees and company directors. Their remit includes: • Ensuring clarity of vision, ethos and strategic direction.

• Holding executive leaders to account for the educational performance of the organisation and its pupils, and the performance management of staff.

• Overseeing and ensuring effective financial performance.

The trustees must ensure regularity and propriety in use of the trust’s funds, and achieve economy, efficiency and effectiveness – the three elements of value for money. It is important the 7 principles of public life are upheld and enacted by our trustees when performing their duties and holding leaders to account.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE REQUIRE?

Trustees will be required to attend seven board meetings per annum that vary in length from 2 - 3.5 hours and are held either on Teams or in person. In addition to board meetings, trustees will lead on or join the committees that form part of our governance structure. This is likely to be 3-4 meetings per annum.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

It’s important we have a diverse board of trustees that reflect our communities and beyond and one that has a strong mix of relevant expertise and experience. We are seeking to appoint a new trustee to our Board and would particularly welcome applications from individuals with a legal background, although we remain open to a broad range of experience. Across the CLF we invest in people. As part of our commitment to Equity through Education, we have an EDI strategy which focuses on advancing diversity and inclusion. We believe that representation is important and would particularly welcome applications from the following underrepresented groups – those from a global majority background, LGBTQIA+ and those who consider themselves to have a disability. We have much more work to do, but we believe that this investment will secure a workforce that is fit for our future generations.

WHAT DOES THE ROLE OFFER?

• A chance to develop your own personal skills

• Access to a programme of free training in respect of education/ governance matters

• A sense of achievement in helping make a difference to children reaching their potential

• Support and guidance from fellow trustees.

If you have a query on any aspect of the application process, need additional information, would like to visit or wish to have an informal discussion, please contact Liz Tincknell, Head of Governance Governance@clf.uk

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