Equality Diversity & Inclusion Trustee Lead

Equality Diversity & Inclusion Trustee Lead

Volunteer remotely
To take the lead in Council for Equality Diversity & Inclusion.

Position details

Commitment:

Any Day

Key Duties
1. Support the wider Trustees in developing their individual and collective understanding of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and that it is regularly considered throughout all relevant debates
2. Ensure the information being provided to the Board regarding Equality Diversity & Inclusion is adequate, appropriate and easily understood by all Trustees
3. Help provide additional scrutiny and support to the senior staff leading on Equality Diversity & Inclusion ensuring policies, practices and risks are regularly reviewed and effectively reported on to trustees
4. Promote and support inclusive leadership throughout Council as part of the RSWT Equality Diversity & Inclusion strategy

Additional Duties
– To act as a member of other RSWT Committees and panels, as agreed with the Chair.
– To play a full role as RSWT Trustee by fulfilling Trustee duties
– Be aware of their safeguarding responsibilities and take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding
people and ensure that this is a priority for the charity.
– Complying with the legal duties of a trustee as laid out by the Charity Commission. 

Essential Skills
– The skills to analyse proposals and examine their consequences, especially in regard to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
– Experience of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in any sector,
– An ability to engage effectively in Board discussion. 

Desirable Skills
– Experience of charity governance procedures
– Experience of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion within a charity
– An interest in nature and wildlife
– Experience of wider charitable resources such as ICT and HR

Full training and support will be given.

Contact details

We would love to hear from you. To find out more about this role and for an informal chat, please contact Amy Rose arose@wildlifetrusts.org