Purpose of the Role:
To support SS Freshspring in maintaining excellent governance and compliance standards. This role ensures the charity operates within legal frameworks and follows best practices in policy development and implementation.
Key Duties:
- Ensure the charity meets its legal and regulatory responsibilities under charity and company law.
- Support the creation, review, and implementation of governance policies and operational procedures.
- Guide the Board on matters such as risk management, safeguarding, data protection, and whistleblowing.
- Align charity practices with the Charity Governance Code and relevant frameworks.
- Advise on structuring working groups and decision-making processes to promote transparency.
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience in compliance, law, governance, or policy development (or a willingness to learn).
- Strong understanding of charity legislation and governance best practices.
Ability to produce and review policy documents. - A methodical approach to documentation and risk.
- Commitment to SS Freshspring’s mission and the time to contribute actively.
Time Commitment & Location:
- Trustee meetings are typically held online (approximately nine per year).
- Remote participation is welcome, though occasional in-person attendance at events or ship visits is encouraged.
- Trustees are expected to contribute to at least one working group aligned with their skills and interests.
- Term Trustee appointments are typically for a term of three years, with the possibility of renewal.
How to Apply
If you're passionate about maritime heritage and want to help shape the future of SS Freshspring, we’d love to hear from you.
👉 Complete our Trustee Expression of Interest form
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal conversation with our Board.
