Board of Trustees opportunity

Posted on 7 January 2025 by Emma McNally

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Are you interested in becoming a Trustee of Tourettes Action?

Trustees are volunteer members of the Board who oversee TA’s activities and set the strategic direction of the charity.  We are looking for committed individuals who have a determination to make a difference and have a passion for our cause, to work alongside our existing Board members.

You may have previous Trustee experience or be considering such a role for the first time. We are open to all experience, skillsets and backgrounds that candidates might bring so that we can maintain and develop a diverse Board representing a wide range of views and perspectives.

The Board is a supportive team of trustees who bring insights from diverse and varied backgrounds, it comprises of individuals with Tourette syndrome, parents or family members of someone with Tourette syndrome and clinicians and academics working in the field of Tourette’s. Each member of the Board also brings different professional knowledge, skills and experiences that are needed to oversee the charity effectively. This includes expertise in functional business and finance skills, IT, as well as experience or skills working in the public, health, education and charitable sectors. You can find out more about our existing trustees here

Current Vice chair Ed Palmer says;

“Being a trustee of TA has been a truly enjoyable experience. As well as contributing to the bright and creative Tourette’s community, and ultimately trying to improve the lives of those who, like me, live with Tourette’s, it has been a brilliant opportunity for my own personal growth. I have learned about finance, management, staff appointments, fundraising and project management, all while being supported by and learning from the diverse experiences and skills of the other board members.”

Interested to find out more?

If you are interested in finding out more, please send an email expressing your interest to recruitment@tourettes-action.org.uk with the title of ‘Trustee Recruitment’.  Application deadline is Tuesday 21^st January.

Trustees will then consider all applications and choose a shortlist of candidates to interview. We aim to contact shortlisted candidates by Monday 27th January. 

Interviews: Interviews will take place on Teams/Zoom with a panel of trustees and will provisionally take place in early February and will be scheduled on a weekday evening, or on a weekend morning

We want to make all stages of our recruitment process as inclusive as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the process, we will be happy to discuss this.

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