Trustee
South East London Community Energy
• Are you looking for a new challenge? • Are you ready to contribute to creating a fairer and cleaner energy system in South East London and beyond? • Do you have experience of the charity sector or fuel poverty alleviation? • Are you keen to enhance your skills and experience as a leader and innovator? South East London Community Energy are looking to establish a new independent charity focused on fuel poverty alleviation and seeking founder trustees to support this.
Volunteer trustees wanted for fuel justice charity in South East London. South East London Community Energy community benefit society (Selce CBS) has successfully championed local renewable energy production, energy reduction measures and fuel poverty alleviation for eleven years. The Board of Directors are now looking to establish a new independent charity focused on fuel poverty alleviation. We are looking for at least two founder trustees to help us register and set up the charity and who will eventually become trustees on the board. Founder trustees will need expertise in charity leadership and governance and/or significant experience in the delivery of fuel poverty alleviation services. Further trustees with the range of skills needed by the charity will be recruited on a rolling basis up to a maximum of twelve. The charity will be based on cooperative values and will encourage participation and empowerment of people who use our services, local communities, members, volunteers and staff. Our objectives are to: • increase the use of sustainable energy and reduce carbon emissions to protect and improve our environment; • To undertake practical measures to combat fuel poverty and provide healthier housing; • To educate and increase public awareness of the climate crisis and community led solutions.
Trusteeships & Committees
Basic IT skills - internet & email, Evaluating & Reviewing, Organising & Planning, Reading & Writing
Founder trustees will need the following professional experience and knowledge. · Significant experience as a trustee of a charity or in a senior role. · In-depth knowledge of the duties of a charity trustee and the requirements of the Charity Commission. And/or: · Significant experience of fuel poverty alleviation. · In-depth knowledge of the policy context of and fund-raising opportunities in the sector. All trustees with also need to demonstrate the following personal skills and qualities · Willingness and ability to understand and accept their responsibilities and liabilities as trustees 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 and objectives. · Willingness to lead according to charity values. · Commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. f you are interested please contact kate_parker@selce.org.uk for further information about the role and how to apply. Applications to be submitted by 5th January.
A chance to be part of the creation of a new charity, building on Selce's reputation for championing energy reduction measures and fuel poverty alleviation. Enhance your skills and experience as a leader and innovator.
For the first six months estimated time commitment at least 3 days per month. Once the charity is fully established we envisage the time commitment will drop to a minimum of five hours per month.
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