Board Director for Charity – Volunteer

Company: Murray Hall Community Trust
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Location: Tipton
Job Description:

We are particularly seeking individuals with experience in

  • Marketing, Communications and PR
  • Adult Education (Ofsted regulated)
  • Digital Technology
  • Commercial Trading (Independent Director for subsidiary company)

What difference will you make?

A Director also, referred to as Trustee, is a voluntary (non‑paid) role and plays a vital part in ensuring Murray Hall Community Trust achieves its core purpose. They oversee the overall governance and management of the charity, ensuring a clear strategy and alignment with the mission. They support and appropriately challenge the executive team, enabling growth and prosperity in pursuit of a vision that empowers community members to thrive and be empowered to exercise agency with equal access to opportunities to live healthy lives within a supportive community so no one is left behind.

Directors/Trustees collectively form our Board of Trustees/Directors, sharing decision‑making responsibilities. Directors act as a group, not individually.

What are we looking for?

  • Willingness and ability to understand and accept responsibilities and liabilities as Directors and act in the best interests of the organisation.
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good independent judgement and work effectively as a Board team member.
  • Effective communication skills and willingness to participate actively in discussion.
  • A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
  • Enthusiasm for our vision and mission.
  • Willingness to lead according to our values of equality; diversity; community development; empowerment; compassion; integrity; respect; and teamwork.
  • Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.

Hybrid

What will you be doing?

Our current board comprises a chair and four other directors/trustees, each having specific responsibility for areas such as Clinical and Safeguarding, People, Culture and Estates, Finance, Governance and Business Development, and chairing the respective sub-groups that govern each area.

Strategic Priorities 2024‑29

  • Strengthen organisational sustainability for resilience.
  • Increase our presence within the community to meet diverse needs.
  • Develop and deliver quality services to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Develop an organisational development programme aligned to our values.

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Posted: May 22nd, 2026