About you

We are looking for 2-3 trustees to join our friendly board to oversee the management and administration of the organisation; ensuring that the ECG has a clear strategy and that our work is in line with our vision.

Essential criteria:

• Enthusiasm about social justice, environmental issues, Catholic Social Teaching, and community participation.
• A willingness to learn about the charity, to understand its work and governance, and to embrace the responsibility of acting in the best interest of the ECG.
• To understand and accept the legal duties of being a charity trustee.
• To be able to think creatively and strategically in order to advance the purposes of the charity.
• To communicate effectively and actively participate in board meetings, exercising good judgement for the benefit of the organisation.
• To have an understanding of confidentiality, conflicts of interest, professional standards and an ability to act with integrity.
• A commitment to respect and adhere to Catholic values in the management of the ECG.

We particularly welcome applications evidencing expertise in the following areas:

• Experience in HR, employment law, and staff/volunteer management.
• Experience in development of governance and charity policies.
• Experience in financial management and strategy.