Job Application Form

Trustee, Northern Ireland, £0.00

Employment Type

Part Time, Volunteer

Application Start Date

16-10-2025

Application End Date

29-10-2025

Location

Northern Ireland

Work Style

Remote

Description

ROLE PROFILE

Role Title: Trustee

Role Purpose: To support Adoption UK in the implementation of the charity’s strategy and help to develop our work to increase our impact and influence. We are looking for someone based in Northern Ireland with financial experience.

In addition to the below duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.

Role Description

  • To support Adoption UK by overseeing the implementation of the charity’s strategic planning, policy decision making and measuring outcomes
  • Support the senior leadership team, adding value and expert advice
  • Facilitate change that promotes the care and welfare of potential and existing adoptive children and their families
  • Support the organisation to advance the education of the public regarding all aspects of the adoption processes
  • Ensure the charity remains true to its purpose.
  • Comply with legislation and regulating standards
  • Act with integrity, honesty, and transparency
  • To ensure the organisation utilises its resources effectively
  • To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation
  • Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation

Qualities

  • Committed to improving the lives of adoptive children and their families
  • A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
  • Capacity to understand and to empathise with the issues of concern for adoptive and prospective adoptive families
  • Committed to Adoption UK strategy, values, and mission
  • Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects
  • Acts with integrity, honesty, and openness
  • An ability to think creative and strategic
  • Encourages creativity and innovation
  • Values transparency and consistency 
Downloads
AUK Trustee Candidate Pack (2)-compressed.pdf Trustee Application Form.docx

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