Trustee - Voluntary

Voluntary Trustee Position for the Molly Huggins Foundation

Location: A combination of in-person/virtual - Travel will be required on occasions to London. Out of pocket travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Time commitment: 5 meetings per year including a strategy day, with time to prepare before meetings and collaborate in between

Remuneration: Voluntary (expenses reimbursed)

Help shape the future of a new, ambitious charity

Launched in 2024 by Metropolitan Thames Valley Housing (MTVH), the Molly Huggins Foundation was created to deliver long-term, place-based investment in communities facing inequality and disadvantage. MTVH is one of the UK's leading not for profit housing associations providing a range of social and affordable housing across London, the south east and East Midlands.

Our purpose over the next decade, is to raise and distribute £75 million into initiatives that strengthen communities and improve people's lives.

We're now looking for up to four Trustees to join our Board at an exciting stage of the Foundation's development.

The role

As a Trustee, you will:

Help shape the Foundation's strategy and priorities
Provide governance, support and constructive challenge
Act as an ambassador for our mission and impactWhat we are looking for

You may bring:

Experience at Board, senior leadership or strategic level in a charity, social enterprise, or mission-led organisation
Knowledge of governance, accountability, and organisational oversight
Strategic thinking, sound judgement, and the ability to influence at Board level
Understanding of fundraising, social investment, grant-making, or income generation
Knowledge of housing, regeneration, or community development
Experience in the health, education, employment sectors or working with people seeking asylum, refugees and migrant communities.We also welcome applicants who are looking to build their first Trustee or Non-Executive role.

We are particularly interested in people who demonstrate:

A strong commitment to social justice, equality, and community impact
The ability to work collaboratively and think corporately as part of a Board
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Confidence to provide challenge and contribute to strategic decision-making
Emotional intelligence, resilience, and a willingness to listen and learn
An understanding of the importance of resident voice and lived experience in governance. To this end, we particularly welcome applications from MTVH residentsIf you are inspired by our mission and would like to help shape the future of the Molly Huggins Foundation, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Why join us

This is a unique opportunity to:

Play a meaningful role in shaping a growing, high-impact foundation
Contribute to decisions that direct significant investment into communities
Gain experience of Board-level governance and strategy
Build or enhance your non-executive portfolio in a supportive environment
Develop skills to enhance future employment prospectsAs part of the application process, we will require a CV and supporting statement of no more than 3 sides of A4.

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