EDUCATION TRUSTEE
To Apply
i) Send letter of interest to josh.pelled@brightfuturesuk.com
ii) Apply using the form at the bottom of the page
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Call BFUK to find out more information
Office No: 02030518671
Mobile: 07853134741
ROLE SUMMARY
As Bright Futures UK Education Trustee, the role will be to advise and support Bright Futures UK’s strategy within the education sector.
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This will include providing guidance on; building and nurturing relationships, developing a presence within the education sector, and using existing relationships to support BFUK goals.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Support the development of a sustainable strategy to access the education sector.
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Oversee the ongoing development of the organisation’s education strategy in conjunction with senior management and the board.
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Work with the board and senior management to recognise internal and external educational development opportunities.
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Define and develop appropriate procedures to be able to take advantage of updated/new developments within the education industry.
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Keep the board informed as to relevant operational or legislative changes in the UK state education.
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Ability to network with other members of the education sector, drawing on your own networks to support Bright Futures UK
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Advise on educational funding – where academic structures receive funding (schools, academies, colleges), restrictions on funding, process of how funding is spent.
External Relations
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Act as an ambassador for the cause and charity.
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Use existing relationships with, for example with schools and education professionals to develop Bright Futures UK presence and understanding of the industry
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Act as a spokesperson for the organisation where appropriate.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Knowledge and Experience
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Have wide-ranging experiences in an educational role – operating at a senior level.
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Ability to network with other members of the education sector
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Understand the strategic use of the education sector as an effective partnership tool to support and enhance Bright Futures UK; services, activities and beneficiaries.
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Understand and have experience in running programmes for young people of educational ages.
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Understand charity interaction within the education system.
Skills and Abilities
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to enthuse people about a vision for the future.
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Strategic perspective and vision.
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Good independent judgment.
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An ability to think creatively.
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The ability to work collaboratively and constructively as a member of the board.
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Experience of working within the charity sector is highly desirable.