SWALLOW is an independent charity supporting teenagers and adults with learning disabilities in and around Bath and North East Somerset.

We are seeking Trustees, specifically with legal or HR experience to join our Board of Trustees. In addition to fulfilling the duties, obligations and responsibilities of a Trustee, the successful people would provide additional support to either the Senior Management or HR teams, to oversee matters and support the teams to report to the Trustee Board at regular intervals.

We would love to hear from you if you would like to know more about these roles to help us to continue to improve the lives of local people with learning disabilities.

If you are interested in joining the Trustee Board in this role, please email BeverleyCraney, Chief Executive on bevc@swallowcharity.org.

Deadline: 17 th April 2025

www.swallowcharity.org

The Old Engine House, Old Pit Road, Westfield BA3 4BQ

01761 414 034

Registered Charity Number: 1045893

Role Description

Title: Trustee – HR and Legal

Salary: Voluntary

Hours of work: Various, Trustee meeting every eight weeks plus other ad hoc meetings

Responsible to: Chair of the Board of Trustees

Responsible for: Helping to manage and govern SWALLOW

Place of work: Office attendance for meetings on Monday evenings every eight weeks

Role Summary:

Working in partnership with other trustees and the senior management team to help

achieve the aims and goals of the charity while taking the lead on HR and legal

responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

1. To help plan the strategic direction of the charity.

2. To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.

3. To ensure that SWALLOW uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects.

4. To oversee the financial budgets for the organisation to ensure financial

stability of the organisation.

5. To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation.

6. To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure proper investment of the charity’s funds.

7. Whenever possible to attend trustee board meetings, usually held every 6 weeks on a Monday evening and periodic work days.

8. Declare any conflict of interest when carrying out the duties of a trustee.

9. Attend sub-committee meetings as required.

Person specification

1. Commitment to the organisation

2. Strategic vision

3. Willingness to devote necessary time and effort

4. Good independent judgement

5. Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and

liabilities of trusteeship.

6. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.

7. Experience in legal compliance and/or human resources.