Communications & Marketing Trustee - Volunteer
Licensed sponsor Kingston Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom Volunteer Posted 2 weeks ago
Could you help a growing charity be heard? Balance supports people with learning disabilities across South West London. We are looking for a trustee with communications or marketing expertise to strengthen our voice and reach.
What difference will you make?
Specialist focus communications and marketing
In addition to general duties, this role brings specialist expertise to the Board. We are particularly looking for someone who can
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our Board.
Personal Skills And Qualities (all Trustees)
What will you be doing?
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Balance achieves its core purpose. They oversee the governance and administration of the charity, ensure we have a clear strategy, and that our work and goals remain in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable Balance to grow and thrive.
Board members have a collective responsibility — trustees always act as a group, and not as individuals.
What difference will you make?
Specialist focus communications and marketing
In addition to general duties, this role brings specialist expertise to the Board. We are particularly looking for someone who can
- Provide strategic oversight and leadership on Balance's communications, marketing and public profile at Board level.
- Support and challenge the executive team on promotional strategy, brand, and how Balance reaches and engages its communities, funders and partners.
- Champion the charity's story — helping raise awareness of our services, impact and volunteering opportunities.
- Advise on digital presence, campaigns, media, and stakeholder engagement, and help identify opportunities to strengthen Balance's reach.
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our Board.
Personal Skills And Qualities (all Trustees)
- Willingness and ability to understand and accept the responsibilities and liabilities of a trustee, and to act in the best interests of the organisation.
- Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement, and work effectively as a board 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.
- Commitment to Nolan's seven principles of public life selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
- A minimum of three years' experience in communications, marketing, PR, digital or brand — ideally at a senior or strategic level.
- Campaigning
- Copywriting / journalism
- Event management
- Marketing strategy
- Public relations
- Social media marketing
- Experience of raising an organisation's profile and reaching new audiences, whether in the corporate, public or voluntary sector.
- An understanding of how strong communications support fundraising, recruitment and community engagement.
What will you be doing?
Our trustees play a vital role in making sure that Balance achieves its core purpose. They oversee the governance and administration of the charity, ensure we have a clear strategy, and that our work and goals remain in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable Balance to grow and thrive.
Board members have a collective responsibility — trustees always act as a group, and not as individuals.
