About us Join the team Join the team Vacancy For Trustee / Director Wellspring is welcoming members of the community to apply for a Trustee position on their board of management to help support and shape the future of Wellspring and act as its Treasurer. The board are keen to grow its current board and expand its range of skills. It is open to all applicants with a keen interest in supporting Wellspring. The board particularly encourages those with expertise and experience in charity governance, property maintenance, fundraising or IT. The Board is responsible for the financial and legal welfare of Wellspring and for the broad operational strategy. The Board is also ultimately responsible for ensuring that Wellspring is fulfilling its objectives as stated in the Articles of Association. The Board works closely with the Clinical Services Managers and Administration and open communication is an important factor in the Board's ability to perform its duties. Board members will typically be active for 4 hours per month, plus attend scheduled board meetings in Edinburgh every 8 weeks and expected to attend the AGM. Responsibilities include: Ensuring that Wellspring pursues its stated objects (purposes), as defined in its governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy Ensuring that Wellspring complies with its governing document (ie its trust deed, constitution or memorandum and articles of association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations Ensuring that Wellspring applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects (ie the charity must not spend money on activities that are not included in its own objects, however worthwhile or charitable those activities are) for the benefit of the public Ensuring that Wellspring defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets Safeguarding the good name and values of Wellspring Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of Wellspring, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place Ensuring the financial stability of Wellspring Protecting and managing the property of Wellspring and ensuring the proper investment of the charity’s funds Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the staff. What are we looking for? A commitment to the aims and values of Wellspring A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort Strategic vision Good, independent judgement An ability to think creatively A willingness to speak openly and constructively An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship An ability to work effectively as a member of a team A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. Experience in charity governance, property maintenance, fundraising or IT is desirable What difference will you make? Help support and shape the future of Wellspring which provides affordable high quality psychotherapy and counselling to individuals; couples, groups, families and young people. What's in it for the volunteer? An opportunity to use your knowledge and experience to make a real difference to, and help shape the future of Wellspring. Before you apply Please apply with a brief CV and intention statement that helps show why you are interested in joining the board by Tuesday 31 March. The board will contact you to arrange an informal interview to meet you. Applications should be made via Reach Volunteering by clicking on the following link: https://reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp/trustee-director-wellspring-scotland-ltd-leith-edinburgh?utm_source=notification&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new-role-m You can find more information about the role by following the link below. Trustee Role Description Trainee Vacancies Our deadline for accepting trainee applications closed on 05/07/2019. You can stay informed about any upcoming vacancies by visiting this webpage.