Trustee (Board member)

Job Title:  Trustee
Location:  Birmingham based, not for profit organisation
Salary:      Voluntary role, expenses only
Duration:  An initial term of 3 years

Services For Education is a growing charity in Birmingham. We use the power of learning and music to improve outcomes for children, young people and communities.

We wish to appoint up to three talented individuals to join our Board of Trustees and contribute to the development of our strategic plans to 2025 and beyond.

the role

Desired skills and experience:

We are seeking commercially minded professionals who can add tangible value and have the gravitas to influence, challenge and support senior decision makers during a period of growth and consolidation.Prior experience does not need to have been gained from within the charitable sector, but a passion for seeing lives transformed through education is essential!We would particularly welcome applications from individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas:

  • Experience of working at senior or Board level, providing strategic leadership during times of change
  • The legal sector
  • School business management
  • Commercial expertise
  • Experience gained from working in the Arts and Cultural Sector

Time commitment:

Successful candidates would be required to commit to regular attendance at Board Meetings (usually 6 evening meetings per year) with occasional meetings with members of the Senior Leadership Team as appropriate.Our work ‘comes to life’ through our annual programme of events such as the Youth Proms at the Birmingham Symphony Hall. Trustees are warmly welcomed to such events during the year and their attendance is encouraged.

For further information

For further information please email Lindsay Allen, HR Director lindsay.allen@servicesforeducation.co.uk

SFE is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcome applications from all backgrounds.