We have an exciting opportunity to join BBC Media Action as one of our Trustees. This is a rare and excellent opportunity to contribute towards the impactful work that BBC Media Action does around the world. You will also be joining the organisation at a time of transformational change and your expertise will be needed to inspire and engage others to rally around our shared strategic goals. We are currently seeking to appoint 5 new Trustees to our Board.
- Main Duties and Responsibilities:
a. The duties of a Trustee board member are to:
Contribute actively to the Board of Trustees, working with the Chief Executive and Management Team team, to develop and agree strategic goals and objectives
Define the parameters on which the budget will be based, agree the budget and monitor financial performance to ensure the financial sustainability of BBC Media Action
Monitor the charity’s progress towards the achievement of its strategic goals and objectives and monitor the impact of its activities on its programme participants
Safeguard the good name and values of BBC Media Action
Ensure that BBC Media Action complies with its governing document (its Articles of Association), charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
Ensure that BBC Media Action uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects: the charity must not spend money on activities which are not included in its own objects, no matter how worthwhile or charitable those activities are
Be accountable to stakeholders for the way in which they have discharged their responsibilities as Trustees
Act in good faith and in the best interests of BBC Media Action to further its aims