Volunteer Trustee (national focus) | Pain UK CIO

Pain UK CIO (Pain UK) is an umbrella organisation, currently 45 UK charity members providing a voice for people in pain. Through signposting and other core activities, we provide a stronger voice for those living with pain in the UK.

What difference will you make?

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive Board of Trustees who work together to make a difference, helping to provide a voice for people living with pain.

What are we looking for?

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Our skills matrix assessment has identified that the board requires additional skills/capacity in the following areas Treasurer responsibilities - reconcile monthly bank statement and report to board, annual interface with accountants in relation to financial statements, and input into Annual Report); and/or Administrative/secretarial duties - core activities associates with good governance, e.g. board meeting logistics, document management, general quality assurance. In addition, as a Trustee there are certain duties and responsibilities which you will be expected to discharge with due care and diligence. Before applying for this role, all applicants should read and understand the following guidance note "Charity trustee what’s involved" (https //www.gov.uk/guidance/charity-trustee-whats-involved) PERSONAL QUALITIES We are looking for a committed team player, interested in improving the lives of people living with pain. Our perfect candidate will contribute a combination of time, experience and enthusiasm towards our shared success as a board of trustees. Many hands make light work! DIVERSITY We are a friendly and inclusive Board that greatly values diversity, in all its forms.

What will you be doing?

YOUR CONTRIBUTION Our organisation is entirely volunteer-based and so your contribution as a trustee will be as much about "doing", as "being". You will be able to contribute across a diverse set of activities, whether that be something you are already highly skilled in, or an area where you can learn new skills while still making a positive contribution. Examples of what we do as trustees include governance and accountability (e.g. preparing for and attending monthly meetings of the Board); financial management (e.g. monthly financial report and annual financial statements); event management (e.g. prepare for Annual General Meeting, Pain Awareness Month, etc.); marketing and communications (e.g. website content, social media, surveys); engagement with our member charities; involvement in advisory boards (e.g. clinical); and advocacy with key stakeholders (e.g. government). We will work with you to find one or more areas that you can take a lead, on behalf of the Board.