Save JobEmail job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsSupport a charity to change legislation and attitudes surrounding accidentsThis is a voluntary roleAbout Our ClientRoSPA's vision is for 'life, free from serious accidental injury'.Accidents are the biggest threat to you and your family for most of your life. In fact, more than 14,000 people die as a result of accidents across the UK each year, while thousands more are maimed and millions are injured. And yet, accidents don't have to happen and RoSPA's vision is for 'life, free from serious accidental injury'.For more than 100 years, RoSPA has been quietly working behind the scenes to change both legislation and attitudes surrounding accidents, from the compulsory wearing of seatbelts and the campaign to stop drink driving, to the Cycling Proficiency Test and to the more recent ban on handheld mobile phones behind the wheel. As a registered charity and through campaigning, carrying out research, influencing legislation, informing and educating, auditing and providing expert consultancy to businesses, we have maintained our position as the leading advocates for the wellbeing of people everywhere.RoSPA has an annual turnover of circa £9m per year and employs over 90 staff, working in England, Scotland, Wales and other countries. While most staff work within RoSPA's commercial businesses (consultancy, training, qualifications, events and awards) a significant minority work on research, evidence, policy formulation, communications and campaigns. The charity enjoys multiple accreditations including recognition by Ofqual as an Awarding Body and ISO9001 by the British Standards Institution. As well as delivering courses that lead to its own qualifications, RoSPA is an accredited training provider for NEBOSH and IOSH. Job DescriptionRoSPA is now seeking to recruit an independent Trustee to the Board.They should have a professional qualification(s) with broad experience of marketing in the commercial sector. They will be expected to contribute actively to the broad range of RoSPA interests in safety matters across road, leisure, water and the home.Currently this voluntary role usually takes about 8-12 days per annum including four Board meetings, committee meetings, away days, the AGM and keeping-in-touch time.The Board has nine Trustees with varied backgrounds in business, health and safety and the health service.The Successful ApplicantWe are looking for candidates that have previous Trustee experience. The skill set that we are focusing on here is Marketing in particular brand.Ideally we would also like candidates to have experience working in partnership with other organisations and an understanding of PR.What's on OfferThis is a voluntary role due to start in February 2024.The organisation are based in Birmingham but candidates can be based anywhere in the UK. Reasonable expenses will be paid.Frequency of meetings Four a year, plus attendance at the Annual General Meeting if required with additional meetings if a member of a Board Sub-Committee.**Currently this voluntary role usually takes about 8-12 days per annum including four Board meetings, committee meetings, away days, the AGM and keeping-in-touch time. ContactRochelle GeorgeQuote job refJN-102023-6227083Job summaryFunctionBoard LevelSubsectorBoard Level SubsectorIndustryPublic Sector & Not-For-ProfitLocationBirminghamContract typePermanentConsultant nameRochelle GeorgeJob referenceJN-102023-6227083
