PATA (UK) are looking for Trustees from diverse backgrounds to take on an active role of our Board, attend & engage in six board meetings over the year (90 minutes each plus preparation time), with the potential to extend participation to subgroups if desired.

With specific reference to PATA (UK)’s Financial Policy and Procedures, control of a charity’s activities lies with the Trustees.

General Responsibilities (for all Trustees):

• to ensure that PATA complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
• to ensure that PATA pursues its objects as defined in its governing document
• to determine PATA’s mission
• to be involved in strategic planning and contribute actively to the Trustees' role in setting overall policy, defining goals and setting targets, approving and monitoring PATA’s programmes
• to safeguard the good name and values of PATA and enhance its public image
• to ensure the accounts are scrutinised in the manner required (independent examination or audit) and any recommendations are implemented
• to understand and respect the relationship between Trustees and staff

If you have a commitment to child welfare and community development, are approachable and have a collaborative team manner and are wishing to enhance your skills and knowledge base of our current team, we’d love to hear from you. Experience in marketing and events management would be a plus.

For full details including a job description please click here. Applications should be made by emailing your CV and cover letter to chiefexec@pataglos.org.uk. 

If you would like to discuss the position with us before you formally apply, please email us or call 01452 541244.

To help PATA meet the aims and commitment of the orgainsation’s equality policy, please help by clicking here to complete our Equality and Diversity monitoring form.

Closing date: Friday 24 January 2025.